All Forums | General Discussion

Should I try to get a loan to pursuit a gambling career

...
Participants:
Search
Views: 2963
Posts: 40
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Oct, 2012
Posts: 117
Posted: #1
I need 10K to be able start what I truly believe it would be a successful career in sports betting. What do you guys think?
 
Banned
Participation Meter
Joined: Mar, 2012
Posts: 2049
Posted: #2
From who?
 
Legend
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2010
Posts: 35351
Posted: #3
Read this to learn what NOT to do

https://www.covers.com/postingforum/post01/showmessage.aspx?spt=12&sub=102030309


 
Hall of Fame
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2010
Posts: 25178
Posted: #4
Quote Originally Posted by Ravid32:

I need 10K to be able start what I truly believe it would be a successful career in sports betting. What do you guys think?

Why do you believe it will truly be successful? I'm thinking if you were a truly successful gambler, even playing small bets, you'd have the 10K stockpiled by now. What am I missing?  
 
Captain
Participation Meter
Joined: Feb, 2005
Posts: 9457
Posted: #5
Regardless of endeavor,  you should pursue your dream if you can afford failure.  Only a minority are pro gamblers.  Majority  gamble as a hobby.  Perhaps, you might  be successful or not?
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Oct, 2012
Posts: 117
Posted: #6
Quote Originally Posted by BWS77:

Read this to learn what NOT to do

https://www.covers.com/postingforum/post01/showmessage.aspx?spt=12&sub=102030309



I can't read through all that. What was the conclusion. 
 
Banned
Participation Meter
Joined: Mar, 2012
Posts: 2049
Posted: #7
Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

Regardless of endeavor,  you should pursue your dream 

Hitler followed his dream
 
Legend
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2010
Posts: 35351
Posted: #8
Quote Originally Posted by Ravid32:


I can't read through all that. What was the conclusion. 

$80,000 down the drain, empty 401K, jobless, taking out loans, getting credit cards, nearly homeless and down to his last $100 losing ML parlays.   
 
Captain
Participation Meter
Joined: Sep, 2008
Posts: 5238
Posted: #9
ABSOLUTELY!

Good Luck. 
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Oct, 2012
Posts: 117
Posted: #10
Quote Originally Posted by BWS77:


$80,000 down the drain, empty 401K, jobless, taking out loans, getting credit cards, nearly homeless and down to his last $100 losing ML parlays.   

jesus
 
Veteran
Participation Meter
Joined: Mar, 2009
Posts: 3144
Posted: #11
If you need to take a loan, you're not ready. Build your bankroll so you learn all the mistakes along the way. If you can't win with a small bankroll, you won't win with a big one. 
 
Banned
Participation Meter
Joined: Mar, 2012
Posts: 2049
Posted: #12
Quote Originally Posted by dj_destroyer:

If you need to take a loan, you're not ready. Build your bankroll so you learn all the mistakes along the way. If you can't win with a small bankroll, you won't win with a big one. 

So many truths in so few words
 
Captain
Participation Meter
Joined: Jun, 2003
Posts: 8346
Posted: #13
Yes
 
Veteran
Participation Meter
Joined: Apr, 2015
Posts: 2874
Posted: #14
Quote Originally Posted by BWS77:


$80,000 down the drain, empty 401K, jobless, taking out loans, getting credit cards, nearly homeless and down to his last $100 losing ML parlays.   

Wow.....
Haven't checked in on him in a while, but I see that much like when Hulk Hogan "reinvented" himself, he goes by "Hollywood" now even though he's from Jersey and living in Vegas 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CeBuSQHY0w


When this guy inevitably ends it all, someone needs to take that thread and all his videos and option it for a movie. I'd go see it!
 
Legend
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2003
Posts: 32362
Posted: #15
Quote Originally Posted by dj_destroyer:

If you need to take a loan, you're not ready. Build your bankroll so you learn all the mistakes along the way. If you can't win with a small bankroll, you won't win with a big one. 



^^^^^ This


Believe in yourself.  Discipline. 
~~~~~ZOSO~~~~~
 
All-Star
Participation Meter
Joined: Sep, 2002
Posts: 12927
Posted: #16
Definitely get a loan.  And don't get one from a bank.  Get one from a loanshark that will charge 20% interest a week and will break your legs if you don't pay.  That way you'll be more focused to win.  
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2016
Posts: 369
Posted: #17
go for it!  I tried to be a pro poker player 10 years ago did well at first but poor money management  led to my downfall.  Even though I wasnt successful i had a great time following my dream.  It was the happiest time of my life
 
Captain
Participation Meter
Joined: Apr, 2006
Posts: 6290
Posted: #18
No too many ups and downs to have that much of a bankroll. 
 
Banned
Participation Meter
Joined: Mar, 2012
Posts: 2049
Posted: #19
There's always an edge out there, just have to have the discipline to recognize it and stick to it
 
Veteran
Participation Meter
Joined: Sep, 2006
Posts: 3329
Posted: #20
This thread has potential.


 
Veteran
Participation Meter
Joined: Sep, 2014
Posts: 1183
Posted: #21
Yes, by all means take out a loan to bet sports, that's a wise decision.
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Jan, 2016
Posts: 369
Posted: #22
10k is not enough id say minimum 50k that way you can bet $200-$500 per game
 
Banned
Participation Meter
Joined: Jul, 2003
Posts: 27850
Posted: #23
Would love to hear what your strategy is going to be 
 
Prospect
Participation Meter
Joined: Oct, 2012
Posts: 117
Posted: #24
I'm really good at betting sports. I'm at 55 percent for the year. I just need a large bankroll to be able to make decent amount. I also need to learn displace because I've lost my fair share at the cosinos.
 
 
All-Star
Participation Meter
Joined: Oct, 2009
Posts: 14400
Posted: #25
the cosinos eh 

you sound incredibly sharp.

if i was you, i would sell everything you have and everything your family has as well to get the bankroll you need because you're clearly going to make a ton of money, i'd wish you luck but its clear to me someone as "talented" as you doesn't need it 
All Forums | General Discussion
About Us
Contact Us
Careers
Our Team
Brand
Testimonials
Betting Guides
Sportsbook Reviews
Betting News
Podcasts
Responsible Gambling
Betting Sites
US Betting Sites
Canada Betting Sites
Canada Casinos
Best Betting Apps
Contests
Streak Survivor
King of Covers
Ultimate Race
Office Pools
The Covers community has
810,221
lifetime members worldwide
Covers 30 Years Logo Established in 1995,
Covers is the world
leader in sports
betting information.
21+
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
Help Privacy Privacy Choices Terms of Service Cookies Sitemap Forum
Covers is verified safe by:
Evalon Logo Logo GPWA Logo GDPR logo Logo GeoTrust logo Logo PCI DSS logo Logo
Copyright © 1995 - 2026 Genius Sports. All Rights Reserved.
If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.