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Posted: #226

Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

45 people paid $1k to enter the Circa Survivor contest but didn't make a pick for week 1 and are eliminated. I would love to hear those stories.

That blows my mind VZack..

 
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Posted: #227

Quote Originally Posted by LAUBERHORN:

Quote Originally Posted by vanzack: 45 people paid $1k to enter the Circa Survivor contest but didn't make a pick for week 1 and are eliminated. I would love to hear those stories. That blows my mind VZack..

Me too.  This kind of stuff breaks my brain.

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Quote Originally Posted by vabirdsfan:

seems like a good chain and author to get my first post under my belt with - obviously very new to gambling but looking to pick up on any bits of knowledge you give out during the year! was on a few of the same teams you had so maybe i'm in better shape than I thought. best of luck!! anyone has any other follow recommendations for NFL?
yes my best recommendation is don’t gamble lol it is more fun to just watch. If you haven’t started gambling at this point in your life there is no reason to start now. I should be rich and gambling has ruined my life. Now literally my mindset is I have to get it back gambling and it’s totally wrong. I understand there are others who win but you better be very good. Look at someone like VANZACK he is so great and sharp and even he couldn’t beat week 1 this year. They have all the metrics , all the numbers, all the AI on their side. They have the best handicappers working for them. Do it for fun if you do it literally like no money. I completely ruined my life I am almost 40 and I have nothing. It’s sad my life revolves around gig jobs and gambling now. I have ruined every great career I had over gambling bc I used to tell my coworkers I’m gonna make it big in sports and just embarrassed the fk out of myself. I used to quit Monday mornings bc I couldn’t take the humiliation. Please learn from someone like me. Positivity doesn’t mean anything and being negative doesn’t mean crap either bc I have been on both sides. I’ve listened to different music Hz trying to meditate and actually was stupid enough to think that stuff was going to work. I am a degenerate fkn idiot who didn’t learn the game until it’s to late. The reason they are legalizing everywhere is because they know it’s a guaranteed billion dollar industry they will make straight profit and ruin lives they don’t care

 
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Posted: #229

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 even he couldn’t beat week 1 this year.

 

Only one week in.....Its a marathon, not a sprint..... an_light

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Posted: #230

On to week 2

Lets Go

 
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Quote Originally Posted by DefenseWinsSB:

Quote Originally Posted by vabirdsfan: seems like a good chain and author to get my first post under my belt with - obviously very new to gambling but looking to pick up on any bits of knowledge you give out during the year! was on a few of the same teams you had so maybe i'm in better shape than I thought. best of luck!! anyone has any other follow recommendations for NFL?yes my best recommendation is don’t gamble lol it is more fun to just watch. If you haven’t started gambling at this point in your life there is no reason to start now. I should be rich and gambling has ruined my life. Now literally my mindset is I have to get it back gambling and it’s totally wrong. I understand there are others who win but you better be very good. Look at someone like VANZACK he is so great and sharp and even he couldn’t beat week 1 this year. They have all the metrics , all the numbers, all the AI on their side. They have the best handicappers working for them. Do it for fun if you do it literally like no money. I completely ruined my life I am almost 40 and I have nothing. It’s sad my life revolves around gig jobs and gambling now. I have ruined every great career I had over gambling bc I used to tell my coworkers I’m gonna make it big in sports and just embarrassed the fk out of myself. I used to quit Monday mornings bc I couldn’t take the humiliation. Please learn from someone like me. Positivity doesn’t mean anything and being negative doesn’t mean crap either bc I have been on both sides. I’ve listened to different music Hz trying to meditate and actually was stupid enough to think that stuff was going to work. I am a degenerate fkn idiot who didn’t learn the game until it’s to late. The reason they are legalizing everywhere is because they know it’s a guaranteed billion dollar industry they will make straight profit and ruin lives they don’t care

Classic "let me tell you why nobody can do it.  Its because I cant do it!"  idiocy

It has nothing to do with your lifestyle, your unwillingness to put work in, your totally undisciplined approach, or your "feed me because I deserve it" mentality.

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Posted: #232

@vanzack

 

Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

Quote Originally Posted by DefenseWinsSB: Quote Originally Posted by vabirdsfan: seems like a good chain and author to get my first post under my belt with - obviously very new to gambling but looking to pick up on any bits of knowledge you give out during the year! was on a few of the same teams you had so maybe i'm in better shape than I thought. best of luck!! anyone has any other follow recommendations for NFL?yes my best recommendation is don’t gamble lol it is more fun to just watch. If you haven’t started gambling at this point in your life there is no reason to start now. I should be rich and gambling has ruined my life. Now literally my mindset is I have to get it back gambling and it’s totally wrong. I understand there are others who win but you better be very good. Look at someone like VANZACK he is so great and sharp and even he couldn’t beat week 1 this year. They have all the metrics , all the numbers, all the AI on their side. They have the best handicappers working for them. Do it for fun if you do it literally like no money. I completely ruined my life I am almost 40 and I have nothing. It’s sad my life revolves around gig jobs and gambling now. I have ruined every great career I had over gambling bc I used to tell my coworkers I’m gonna make it big in sports and just embarrassed the fk out of myself. I used to quit Monday mornings bc I couldn’t take the humiliation. Please learn from someone like me. Positivity doesn’t mean anything and being negative doesn’t mean crap either bc I have been on both sides. I’ve listened to different music Hz trying to meditate and actually was stupid enough to think that stuff was going to work. I am a degenerate fkn idiot who didn’t learn the game until it’s to late. The reason they are legalizing everywhere is because they know it’s a guaranteed billion dollar industry they will make straight profit and ruin lives they don’t care Classic "let me tell you why nobody can do it.  Its because I cant do it!"  idiocy It has nothing to do with your lifestyle, your unwillingness to put work in, your totally undisciplined approach, or your "feed me because I deserve it" mentality.

Woof wasn't that inspirational - just here to have fun and pick up some insights. been a huge football fan all my life and always figured there were deeper statistics pros look at when picking games. historically, would've never ever even looked at betting some putrid dogs that get recommended here and inevitably come in. looking forward to a great season and picking up some winners from you! peace_5

 
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Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

For those new, or need a reminder – this is what to expect from me this NFL season: What I do: · · Give out NFL sides with widely available spreads / prices · Assign a unit value of 1-5 · Keep a posted record · Games posted between Sat night and Sun morning, and day of game for Thurs / Mon games. · Release all at the same time · All are based on my own personal process developed over time which consists of a simulation model, and lots of experience. What I won’t do: · Ask for money (I actually make more money than it would ever be worth to tout) · Make any affiliate money (I make money from sports gambling) · Give out plays that I don’t bet with my own money (I make money betting) · Keep vig in my units record. Assign whatever vig you want. One of my core principles is finding best lines and prices. If you choose to pay -110 for something that is widely available at -102, then that is on you. I don’t mind if you assign -110 to all of my plays – do whatever you want. I post very fair widely available lines that average -104ish prices. I have had 7 winning seasons no matter how much vig you assign. Why I do this: · I have been in the online sports gambling space for 25 years. I like it. · I will occasionally ask you to support your local animal shelter. I like to think that some do. My Record: · I have won documented for 7 straight seasons. Last season I won 64 units, and went about 58% (which has been about average for the 7 year run). Probably means I am due to lose. You bet, you take responsibility. What I ask from you: · Play nice at all times. Remember what you are paying for these picks · If you win, or if you lose and had fun – please consider donating to your local animal shelter
Cn we get why on the gmz? or r we gona read everthin bt da mst imptrnt prt?an_roll_laugh

 

 
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Posted: #234

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 Bro u need to touch some grass. The obsession is a bit much

 
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Posted: #235

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Thank you for helping to support local animal shelters! 

 
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 vanzack My Record: · I have won documented for 7 straight seasons. Last season I won 64 units, and went about 58% (which has been about average for the 7 year run). Probably means I am due to lose. {You bet, you take responsibility.}   i pulled out my notebooks from last 2 years ... for regular joe using (-110) juice at 100 per unit .. last year was (-4785) the year prior year was (+5480)   read post #1 to see how it works .... wish nothing but the best this season vanzack ...best of luck this year    thumbs_up

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Posted: #237

Wasnt there a function on Covers where you could make your own picks and track yourself?

Ive been away a few years.

Best of luck this season!

 
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Quote Originally Posted by SECONDand11:

Wasnt there a function on Covers where you could make your own picks and track yourself? Ive been away a few years. Best of luck this season!

2nd post….cool I smell a rat.  You know the answer to your question….. 

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Posted: #239

NFL Football is back !!!  Great to see you Van, good luck this season. clover

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Posted: #240

Did I miss something? I don't see a 2025 post from him. One of the best cappers here

 
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Quote Originally Posted by Torok9r2:

Welcome back Brother     Loving your top 5 and liking your leans The 2 - Im questioning is Panthers and Colts and mainly Carolina, Im not a Carr fan but don’t see panthers keeping pace with NO. WHat Im I missing? I see N.O. as a stronger play, similar to your Boys or Packers play. What Im I missing? Any insight is appriecated.

 

The Panthers are not playing NO...

 
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  The Panthers are not playing NO...[/Quote]

 

They did in 2024.confused

 
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Nothing from Van yet. This is indeed a year old thread. Still hoping he'll share again this season. paint_help

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 I'm sure he will. I'm no expert nor have I paid attention to when Van posts but IF he was going to make a play on the Eagles, I figured he would get a better line with an early wager. Then again, that doesn't necessarily mean that he will be taking the points with the Cowboys with all the public money pouring in on the Eagles at the last minute.

 

clover on your wager tonight..

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What happened to him? 

 
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 You just became my go to capper for two reasons.  Anyone who prioritizes our animal friends can't be all bad. And you manage to slip in the absolute necessity to place a premium on the entertainmet aspect of sports gambling. (Not to mention pretty dam good resoning in your write up).

I donate $100/mo to my local SPCA from whom I recently adopted a new BFF male terrier mix named Deefer (D for Dawg). I will consider adjustment to that upwards correlating with any success this NFL season thanks to you. Missed last year. Let's see how 2025 goes...

Let's git 'em Van!

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Quote Originally Posted by Brewmeister:

@vanzack  You just became my go to capper for two reasons.  Anyone who prioritizes our animal friends can't be all bad. And you manage to slip in the absolute necessity to place a premium on the entertainmet aspect of sports gambling. (Not to mention pretty dam good resoning in your write up). I donate $100/mo to my local SPCA from whom I recently adopted a new BFF male terrier mix named Deefer (D for Dawg). I will consider adjustment to that upwards correlating with any success this NFL season thanks to you. Missed last year. Let's see how 2025 goes... Let's git 'em Van!

Good man Brew! an_cheers Awesome to hear about Deefer and your contributions…an_worship

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Posted: #248

Why is this thread being bumped still ? LOL . Go make your own picks you heathens !!!! 

 
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VAN DIDNT HAVE A LOOSING SEASON LAST YEAR….HE WAS DOWN LIKE 34 UNITS AND ON A COWBOY GAME HE BET THE 34 UNITS AT ONE TIME AND WON. HOPEFULLY THIS YEAR HE WILL POST AGAIN. 

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