Can you believe Vegas,????

Question

When they say all the money is coming in on the Panthers?

Blazoo · Answer

When they say all the money is coming in on the Panthers?

KeyElement · Answer

Yes

garmongi · Answer

Public loves the Panthers. Give me 5-6 points, I'm comfy taking Denver all day. Denver has a defense like the Spurs, but not that unknown. I bet this game comes down to turnovers. Watch the public bang on Carolina and the sharps come in late a grab a greasy 6 points. And oh ya, that under looks like it could be everyone's winner.

braves5795 · Answer

vegas wins again, when will the squares ever learn

KeyElement · Answer

As usual both the money line and spread dropped before game time, when the serious money nailed the Broncos. I have not checked the NFL forum (and I won't bother) but how many idiot jerks are screaming "FIX"?

As for whether or not Vegas made money, you can not know until they state how how hard the big boys popped Denver. Big money, late, costs a lot more than little bets coming in all week and slowly inflating the line. No doubt they made money, thanks to the juice, but whether or not it was a banner payday is yet to be known.

Not understanding these things is a major problem on Covers, always has been, and will continue forever as the average small bettor continues to think Vegas is setting traps for him to lose his $10, $50 or $100 bet (yes $100 is a very small bet), already knowing the outcome.

I have been (successfully) engaged in sports wagering for about 45 years now and would guess 90% of all sports bettors still believe the same things now they believed in from the start, when they learned from consistent losers how to handicap games.

To quote an old adage "If I knew then what I know now" I would choose an entirely different career path, that of a bookie.As long as 90% of sports wagering remains in the hands of uneducated, inexperienced amateurs, that don't even realize they are that, there is no chance bookmaking will ever be anything but what it has always been, a highly lucrative profession.

undermysac · Answer

First off, probably one of the best posts I&#x27;ve read on coversThanks that was refreshing.My buddy turned me on to covers a few years ago. Football was the flint that sparked me into "wagering" so that&#x27;s where I started reading and eventually posting.It seems like every year that forum has exponentially gained a whole slew of conspiracy theorists. The major flaw in my opinion, is that they are just perpetuating the classic "public perception" laws of gambling into these wild misconstrued ideas. Like you said Key, (damn 45 years worth) of doing this, do the betting patterns and signs ever really change? Heavy money absolutely came in late!I completely disagree w/ you on "not bothering" to check the nfl forum, you are missing a few good laughs. One thread blames the Illuminati for the outcome of the superbowl Many more gems I promise

KeyElement · Answer

undermysac ~ I kid you not, I am dead serious. What happens is the same year after year, generation after generation. New bettors think they "KNOW SPORTS" and that is the start of their downfall. Most do not know sports or they would not believe in the overwhelming power of the favorite, that team that is simply going to crush their opponent, especially in PRO Sports, where the top to bottom potential is actually very slim. Attitudes (problem #2) regarding that are learned, not from any education or experience, but from dad, uncle, older brother, and eventually their buddies. None of the above were winners, no matter how much experience they had with losing (cutting of your fingers with a meat cleaver does not make you a journeyman butcher). Rather than getting educated the next generation of losers just adopts the same methods and beliefs. No feces, if you are under 30 and looking for a career change hire out as a bookies runner tomorrow. Learn, advance in steps, serve an apprenticeship, all the while building your bankroll and accumulating clients. Never fear a huge favorite, parlay, teaser, pleaser, or any other exotic bet. Take 45 years off my life and that is exactly what I would do. BOL

KeyElement · Answer

I got over laughing at those posts long ago. Eventually I even quit crying for the guys I found sincere about them and all the backers they had in the forum.The Illuminati? No kidding? More pathetic than ever.

ncdcbag · Answer

Ain&#x27;t to late to start taking 90% of the money, sou ds lime a good way to go. Great stuff in this thread

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