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    Posted: Aug. 23, 2011 - 8:52 PM ET #1

    I need advice for betting sports with the labourchere. every time in the past when I tried to use the labourchere I under estimated the amount of money needed I think because I didn't know how to figure out units. can someone plaease explain how to figure out units. is there a math equation and when it's a 100 units like in basketball does that mean per line?
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    I need advice for betting sports with the labourchere. every time in the past when I tried to use the labourchere I under estimated the amount of money needed I think because I didn't know how to figure out units. can someone plaease explain how to figure out units. is there a math equation and when it's a 100 units like in basketball does that mean per line?
     
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    Just make your starting unit be 1% of your bankroll.  There are various ways you can do it, but a safe start would be to have 2 units per line.  Example:  If you have a $1000 bankroll your base unit would be $10.  Your line would be 5-5-5-5.  This is based on the more conservative 2-strike labby where you strike the first and last number on the line when you win.  I prefer the more aggressive 4-strike labby.  I also have a stop loss plan where I throw in the towel and reset when things start getting out of hand, and they will eventually.

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    Just make your starting unit be 1% of your bankroll.  There are various ways you can do it, but a safe start would be to have 2 units per line.  Example:  If you have a $1000 bankroll your base unit would be $10.  Your line would be 5-5-5-5.  This is based on the more conservative 2-strike labby where you strike the first and last number on the line when you win.  I prefer the more aggressive 4-strike labby.  I also have a stop loss plan where I throw in the towel and reset when things start getting out of hand, and they will eventually.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 25, 2011 - 12:40 AM ET #3

    jv040 u  are  always putting that website up about that guy who does the labby line. You are full of shit needing help with the labby.  I dont believe u.
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    jv040 u  are  always putting that website up about that guy who does the labby line. You are full of shit needing help with the labby.  I dont believe u.
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by SUPEREAGLE43:

    Just make your starting unit be 1% of your bankroll.  There are various ways you can do it, but a safe start would be to have 2 units per line.  Example:  If you have a $1000 bankroll your base unit would be $10.  Your line would be 5-5-5-5.  This is based on the more conservative 2-strike labby where you strike the first and last number on the line when you win.  I prefer the more aggressive 4-strike labby.  I also have a stop loss plan where I throw in the towel and reset when things start getting out of hand, and they will eventually.

    Supereagle43

    Would you mind elaborating on your stop loss plan?

    bettor2win

    I thought the samething as you but I think JV understands the labby it's the unit's that seems to be the confusion.

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    Just make your starting unit be 1% of your bankroll.  There are various ways you can do it, but a safe start would be to have 2 units per line.  Example:  If you have a $1000 bankroll your base unit would be $10.  Your line would be 5-5-5-5.  This is based on the more conservative 2-strike labby where you strike the first and last number on the line when you win.  I prefer the more aggressive 4-strike labby.  I also have a stop loss plan where I throw in the towel and reset when things start getting out of hand, and they will eventually.

    Supereagle43

    Would you mind elaborating on your stop loss plan?

    bettor2win

    I thought the samething as you but I think JV understands the labby it's the unit's that seems to be the confusion.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 25, 2011 - 8:15 PM ET #5

    I'll try help you here,english is mu second language,so if you don't understand,just ask me and sorry for that in future..

    I moved to Vegas and making living from sportsbook,so my unit size is serious,so I can't afford try this and that and when I lose,change system for something else like for example mr.Eagle..

    Here is what I do..playing everyday 4 games,every game has it's own labby lane.In labby is always ups and down,if any of lines go higher,I devide that loosing line between all four lines.These is axample:
    1line   X 100 100 X
    2line   X X 100 X 100 100
    3line 100 100 100 100 200 300 400 500
    4line X 100 X X

    So now I divide 2400 : 16=150 and new line looks like this: 
    150 150 150 150
    150 150 150 150
    and so on..
    You can divide it by 3 if you want,but that is little be more risky.

    About unit size,0.5% is relatively safe,but is still progressive system,so anything can happen..

    GL
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    I'll try help you here,english is mu second language,so if you don't understand,just ask me and sorry for that in future..

    I moved to Vegas and making living from sportsbook,so my unit size is serious,so I can't afford try this and that and when I lose,change system for something else like for example mr.Eagle..

    Here is what I do..playing everyday 4 games,every game has it's own labby lane.In labby is always ups and down,if any of lines go higher,I devide that loosing line between all four lines.These is axample:
    1line   X 100 100 X
    2line   X X 100 X 100 100
    3line 100 100 100 100 200 300 400 500
    4line X 100 X X

    So now I divide 2400 : 16=150 and new line looks like this: 
    150 150 150 150
    150 150 150 150
    and so on..
    You can divide it by 3 if you want,but that is little be more risky.

    About unit size,0.5% is relatively safe,but is still progressive system,so anything can happen..

    GL
     
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    Posted: Aug. 25, 2011 - 8:17 PM ET #6

    Of course,this is example,so you have to add juice..
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    Of course,this is example,so you have to add juice..
     
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    Posted: Aug. 25, 2011 - 8:34 PM ET #7

    One more thing..in baseball,lines on favorites can go really high sometime,so if is line -150 or above,i split 65%ML and 35%RL and that really works,but patience is key..
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    One more thing..in baseball,lines on favorites can go really high sometime,so if is line -150 or above,i split 65%ML and 35%RL and that really works,but patience is key..
     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2011 - 1:40 PM ET #8

    lol
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    lol
     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2011 - 2:15 PM ET #9

    The labby can be confusing at times. My lines always end up too long and the wagers get too high for my taste
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    The labby can be confusing at times. My lines always end up too long and the wagers get too high for my taste
     
     
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    Posted: Aug. 27, 2011 - 9:04 AM ET #10

    thanks guys, I think my problem is I let it go too long and didn;t have a plan on when to break down the line. I'm going to try it again this year. starting with football.
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    thanks guys, I think my problem is I let it go too long and didn;t have a plan on when to break down the line. I'm going to try it again this year. starting with football.
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