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I am new to online gaming. Have always used a local bookie until recently. I have heard about people getting kicked off online gaming sites for various reasons and have a question.

Let's say I wager $440 to win $400 on the Rockets pickem vs the Nets. Then during live betting, The line comes up Nets pickem +400. Now I want to wager $200 on the Nets to ensure I win no matter what the outcome.

Is this frowned upon by the industry and can I get booted from the site?

Thank you in advance.
 
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A good book isn't going to have a problem with you betting that way.  You are taking a profit, but you're also reducing the books risk IMO because they are paying out less regardless of the outcome.  

Situations like this are tough to get into to begin with (where you bet one team and then the other team is a huge dog Live)  For one, if you're getting such good odds on the opposite team, chances are your first wager is going to win.  So you're essentially giving away some of your winnings in a lot of cases.  


 
 
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Thanks for your response. The way I see it, if they don't want me to bet it, it shouldn't be available. Have a great day!
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