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    hagop11
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    Posted: Jul. 28, 2008 - 6:33 AM ET #1

    let m eknow?curious
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    To remove first post, remove entire topic.
    let m eknow?curious
     
    thedegenerate
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    Posted: Jul. 28, 2008 - 11:26 AM ET #2

    nobody here at covers.  this site is mostly college kids and amatures.  there are a few serious players.  i don't consider myself a pro but i am a player.  i will make 25 to 50 $1000 to $2000 plays during the course of a NBA/NCAA basketball season.  my regular plays are $200 to $500
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    nobody here at covers.  this site is mostly college kids and amatures.  there are a few serious players.  i don't consider myself a pro but i am a player.  i will make 25 to 50 $1000 to $2000 plays during the course of a NBA/NCAA basketball season.  my regular plays are $200 to $500
     
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    Posted: Jul. 28, 2008 - 1:30 PM ET #3

    I wager approximatly $400-$500 a day.  I got into offshore books 8 years ago and have taken my beatings learning the ropes.  I have carved out a good nich gambling on baseball/basketball/football.   My goal is to one day tender my resignation at my current post and work out of my home offfice wagering on ball games!!  Luckily I have a job that has enough flexability to get a few hours a day to study the card, stats, trends, etc.   I agree with degenerate that most of the payers in the forum are not pro's but if you follow things a few guys will stand out as serious players. 
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    I wager approximatly $400-$500 a day.  I got into offshore books 8 years ago and have taken my beatings learning the ropes.  I have carved out a good nich gambling on baseball/basketball/football.   My goal is to one day tender my resignation at my current post and work out of my home offfice wagering on ball games!!  Luckily I have a job that has enough flexability to get a few hours a day to study the card, stats, trends, etc.   I agree with degenerate that most of the payers in the forum are not pro's but if you follow things a few guys will stand out as serious players. 
     
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    Posted: Jul. 28, 2008 - 1:43 PM ET #4

    Jim Feist
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    Posted: Aug. 7, 2008 - 6:49 PM ET #5

    ALL THOSE TAUTS AROUND HERE TILL THEY GET BARRED
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    ALL THOSE TAUTS AROUND HERE TILL THEY GET BARRED
     
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    Posted: Aug. 7, 2008 - 9:48 PM ET #6

    Quote Originally Posted by thedegenerate:

    nobody here at covers.  this site is mostly college kids and amatures.  there are a few serious players.  i don't consider myself a pro but i am a player.  i will make 25 to 50 $1000 to $2000 plays during the course of a NBA/NCAA basketball season.  my regular plays are $200 to $500


    How the fuck would you know? Seriously..I mean who the fuck are you? Other than an ignorant, arrogant fuck...
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    Quote Originally Posted by thedegenerate:

    nobody here at covers.  this site is mostly college kids and amatures.  there are a few serious players.  i don't consider myself a pro but i am a player.  i will make 25 to 50 $1000 to $2000 plays during the course of a NBA/NCAA basketball season.  my regular plays are $200 to $500


    How the fuck would you know? Seriously..I mean who the fuck are you? Other than an ignorant, arrogant fuck...
     
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    Posted: Aug. 9, 2008 - 2:49 PM ET #7

    Quote Originally Posted by RickeM:



    How the fuck would you know? Seriously..I mean who the fuck are you? Other than an ignorant, arrogant fuck...

     

    so share with me some information since you seem to know more than i do. 

     

    RickeM.... you prove my point that there are plenty of amatures here. 

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    Quote Originally Posted by RickeM:



    How the fuck would you know? Seriously..I mean who the fuck are you? Other than an ignorant, arrogant fuck...

     

    so share with me some information since you seem to know more than i do. 

     

    RickeM.... you prove my point that there are plenty of amatures here. 

     
    garmongi
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    Posted: Aug. 11, 2008 - 2:43 AM ET #8

    Sure coudn't tell ya, but thats my goal.  Ingredients are a large bankroll, flat betting, consistent winning percentage, discipline to stick with your betting format, and only betting sports you know well...
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    Sure coudn't tell ya, but thats my goal.  Ingredients are a large bankroll, flat betting, consistent winning percentage, discipline to stick with your betting format, and only betting sports you know well...
     
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    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 - 7:19 PM ET #9

    I have been gambling professionally and advising other bettors through my service for quite some time now. 
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    I have been gambling professionally and advising other bettors through my service for quite some time now. 
     
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    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 - 10:15 PM ET #10

     too funny
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     too funny
     
    thedegenerate
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    Posted: Aug. 18, 2008 - 10:17 AM ET #11

    Quote Originally Posted by OSA:

    I have been gambling professionally and advising other bettors through my service for quite some time now. 

     

    if you had to randomly guess, what do you think is a good BR to start with to be considered a professional?  i know it ranges depending on your bet sizes but of the people that you know, what would you say is average?

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    Quote Originally Posted by OSA:

    I have been gambling professionally and advising other bettors through my service for quite some time now. 

     

    if you had to randomly guess, what do you think is a good BR to start with to be considered a professional?  i know it ranges depending on your bet sizes but of the people that you know, what would you say is average?

     
    OSA
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 5:27 AM ET #12

    Quote Originally Posted by rekamyenoM:

     too funny

    Yes you are.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by rekamyenoM:

     too funny

    Yes you are.....
     
     
    OSA
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    Posted: Aug. 19, 2008 - 5:30 AM ET #13

    Quote Originally Posted by thedegenerate:

     

    if you had to randomly guess, what do you think is a good BR to start with to be considered a professional?  i know it ranges depending on your bet sizes but of the people that you know, what would you say is average?


    I consider a professional to be someone that wagers on sports as their source of income. For some its $300 per play and for others its $3,000 per play, it all depends on what your goal is and what you have to work with. My wagers start from $500 and go to $5,000 depending on the sport.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thedegenerate:

     

    if you had to randomly guess, what do you think is a good BR to start with to be considered a professional?  i know it ranges depending on your bet sizes but of the people that you know, what would you say is average?


    I consider a professional to be someone that wagers on sports as their source of income. For some its $300 per play and for others its $3,000 per play, it all depends on what your goal is and what you have to work with. My wagers start from $500 and go to $5,000 depending on the sport.
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