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    Local Bookies vs. Big Platforms

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    Goodfella333
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    Posted: Sep. 23, 2025 - 11:13 PM ET #1

    Curious to hear how folks are placing their action these days.Are you sticking with your local guy — the one who’s been around forever and gives you that personal edge?Or have you shifted to the big platforms like DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, etc. for the promos and slick apps?I’ve noticed some sharp players still prefer the old-school route for flexibility and privacy. Others swear by the bonuses and live betting features on the big names.What’s working best for you? Any pros/cons you’ve noticed?(No judgment either way — just trying to get a feel for how the game’s evolving.)

    Funny like a clown? Funny, like I’m here to amuse you ?
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    Curious to hear how folks are placing their action these days.Are you sticking with your local guy — the one who’s been around forever and gives you that personal edge?Or have you shifted to the big platforms like DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, etc. for the promos and slick apps?I’ve noticed some sharp players still prefer the old-school route for flexibility and privacy. Others swear by the bonuses and live betting features on the big names.What’s working best for you? Any pros/cons you’ve noticed?(No judgment either way — just trying to get a feel for how the game’s evolving.)

     
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    Posted: Sep. 23, 2025 - 11:39 PM ET #2

        To much drama with locals. I had one local who couldnt get my end of week figures correct, was even worse when I carried the weeks winnings over.  This happened on more than one occasion. Found out from the guys wife he was on mega doses of meds. 

       Another local I had: I would win a few K on a Sat & Sunday, then pass on the MNF game to make sure I collected that Tuesday instead of giving him some back. He would cop an attitude like " why didnt I play the MNF game to give him a chance to win some back ..lol. I told him I didnt like the game, he use to say..play it anyway..lol.  After a few years of dealing with these clowns, they were gone, went offshore until it became legal. Best thing that ever happen. 

        I like the features from the big legal platforms, ie live wagering, line manipulation, teasers, ML dogs that most locals wont give you. I can even travel 30 minutes to a Casino Sportsbook in my area. Locals are extinct in my bookpeace_5

    - The storms will come, the storms will pass -
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        To much drama with locals. I had one local who couldnt get my end of week figures correct, was even worse when I carried the weeks winnings over.  This happened on more than one occasion. Found out from the guys wife he was on mega doses of meds. 

       Another local I had: I would win a few K on a Sat & Sunday, then pass on the MNF game to make sure I collected that Tuesday instead of giving him some back. He would cop an attitude like " why didnt I play the MNF game to give him a chance to win some back ..lol. I told him I didnt like the game, he use to say..play it anyway..lol.  After a few years of dealing with these clowns, they were gone, went offshore until it became legal. Best thing that ever happen. 

        I like the features from the big legal platforms, ie live wagering, line manipulation, teasers, ML dogs that most locals wont give you. I can even travel 30 minutes to a Casino Sportsbook in my area. Locals are extinct in my bookpeace_5

     
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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 12:35 AM ET #3

    Only option is a local. It's not that phone in action anymore, it's all online like a normal book

    It's all probabilities
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    Only option is a local. It's not that phone in action anymore, it's all online like a normal book

     
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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 12:51 AM ET #4

    Tax free is best btw

    It's all probabilities
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    Tax free is best btw

     
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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 1:01 AM ET #5

    Nothing beats cashing out of your bet at 100% and placing at another book with a better number. 

    to win 1u unless noted
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    Nothing beats cashing out of your bet at 100% and placing at another book with a better number. 

     
    maxwagers781
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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 1:14 AM ET #6

    I have fun at casinos 

    Nuthin but a g thang baby
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    I have fun at casinos 

     
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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 1:22 AM ET #7

    sweat the game not the payout

    Go offshore

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    sweat the game not the payout

    Go offshore

     
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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 2:33 AM ET #8

    Local. Same guy over a decade. Not one issue, no matter the winnings its always on time and in full.

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    Local. Same guy over a decade. Not one issue, no matter the winnings its always on time and in full.

     
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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 11:10 AM ET #9

    I stay local.

    benefits , I play with house money , given a line of credit , awesome free plays when I lose , no taxes , never cut off or size of wagers reduced . Awesome website. 

    Funny like a clown? Funny, like I’m here to amuse you ?
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    I stay local.

    benefits , I play with house money , given a line of credit , awesome free plays when I lose , no taxes , never cut off or size of wagers reduced . Awesome website. 

     
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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 11:29 AM ET #10

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    Posted: Sep. 24, 2025 - 12:22 PM ET #11

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     My book (Fanatics) actually has kiosks inside the OTB in my area. I was told the other day that I am not allowed to put more than $2500 into a machine in one day and that if I’m using multiple machines I will be banned. They don’t want smart or large size action. They’re perfectly content with the guys doing the 12 leg parlays for $5 and $10 each. That’s the action that the retail books want. I laughed at the lady working and said “you know, it is possible that I lose the $2500+, but if you guys don’t want the money that’s fine”

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     My book (Fanatics) actually has kiosks inside the OTB in my area. I was told the other day that I am not allowed to put more than $2500 into a machine in one day and that if I’m using multiple machines I will be banned. They don’t want smart or large size action. They’re perfectly content with the guys doing the 12 leg parlays for $5 and $10 each. That’s the action that the retail books want. I laughed at the lady working and said “you know, it is possible that I lose the $2500+, but if you guys don’t want the money that’s fine”

     
     
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