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TaffyTipster replied to the thread Market Maker vs Market Taker: Should Bettors Use Exchanges or Traditional Books?.Can't use Pinnacle in the UK though. We've got Betfair which is almost as good. And loads of shite bookies that limit you to a tenner... -
TaffyTipster replied to the thread The Gambler's Ruin Problem: Is Betting Mathematically Impossible Without Infinite Bankroll?.Prof that's the hard part innit. You're losing and your bets get SMALLER not bigger. Feels wrong even though it's right.
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KKlaus replied to the thread At What Win Rate Does Betting Stop Being Gambling and Become Investing?.Both scenarios lead to poor outcomes. Honesty about activity purpose essential. Entertainment gambling: acceptable with proper...
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FFadeThePublic replied to the thread Algorithmic Betting: At What Point Does the Human Element Become Obsolete?.So basically none of us except Klaus are using actual algorithms, but we're all worried about being beaten by them. Classic.
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FFadeThePublic replied to the thread Does the Physical Act of Placing a Bet Matter? App vs Desktop vs In-Person.Some books are testing it. "Alexa, bet $50 on the Cowboys." Terrifying concept honestly.
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KKlaus replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Time opportunity cost analysis critical. If 15 hours weekly generates 3% ROI on $25,000 bankroll = $750 annual profit. $750 divided by...
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Mmeher4real replied to the thread SCORPIOBETS.https://www.scorpiobets.com ESTRELA VS ESTORIL Date: 19 JANUARY 2026 at 21:15 BET ON: Both teams to score- Yes Odd: 1.73 - For BTTS -...
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CoachTony_Bets replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.That's what I'm struggling with. I spend 10-15 hours a week on betting research. My ROI has dropped from 6% to maybe 3%. Is that worth... -
SharpEddie47 replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Fair Fade. Maybe not impossible but approaching impractical for most people. The ROI required to justify time investment keeps decreasing. -
Ooli_sussex replied to the thread Market Maker vs Market Taker: Should Bettors Use Exchanges or Traditional Books?.Pinnacle unique among traditional books. Operates more like exchange philosophy. Accept all action, charge higher juice, use market to...
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TThePuntingProf replied to the thread The Gambler's Ruin Problem: Is Betting Mathematically Impossible Without Infinite Bankroll?.The psychological difficulty of Kelly betting cannot be overstated, during our 2011 losing streak when Margaret and I lost forty-seven...
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FFadeThePublic replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Okay I'll concede the market is harder. But "impossible" is too strong. Difficult, yes. Impossible, no.
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Ooli_sussex replied to the thread The Moral Hazard of Betting Sponsorships in Sports - Are We Corrupting the Games We Love?.Regulation required. Leagues won't self-regulate when money involved.
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KKlaus replied to the thread The Information Arms Race: Is Betting Becoming Impossible for Non-Professionals?.Accurate analogy. Even improving bettors fall behind if market improves faster.
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Blazers +3 Case for Portland (Blazers) Recent head-to-head edge: Portland has beaten Sacramento in recent matchups, showing they can...