SharpEddie47
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Twenty years in I've been limited by more operators than I can count off the top of my head.
The first time was 2007. Had been profitable for three years on a particular book. Went to place my standard unit and the bet wouldn't process above $12.
Called customer service. They confirmed the account had been "reviewed and restricted." No further explanation.
At the time I was angry. Felt punitive. Spent energy being offended.
Now I understand it as a business decision that also functions as validation. If a book restricts you it means you've been profitable enough long enough that their model identified you as a liability.
The restriction is the industry's backhanded compliment.
The practical question is what you do next. Because the ecosystem after restriction is specific and most bettors don't know it exists until they need it.
What happened when it happened to you. And what did you build afterward.
The first time was 2007. Had been profitable for three years on a particular book. Went to place my standard unit and the bet wouldn't process above $12.
Called customer service. They confirmed the account had been "reviewed and restricted." No further explanation.
At the time I was angry. Felt punitive. Spent energy being offended.
Now I understand it as a business decision that also functions as validation. If a book restricts you it means you've been profitable enough long enough that their model identified you as a liability.
The restriction is the industry's backhanded compliment.
The practical question is what you do next. Because the ecosystem after restriction is specific and most bettors don't know it exists until they need it.
What happened when it happened to you. And what did you build afterward.
