February 1st, 2010 at 4:09:09 PM
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I can admit with 100% certainty the Wizard of Odds sites are the best - second to none.
On the lighter side...no math involved.
The questions are: Is Michael Shackleford the "NEW" Wizard?
Is this person, Lou Guild, the "OLD" wizard?
I saw something about the old wizard years ago on late night TV. He was a unique author.
here is a link
a quote from the book:
"Up to the time I first met Leo Guild I thought that figures went into sweaters and not books."
-- Bob Hope, from the foreword to "What Are The Odds" by Leo Guild.
Thanks Wizard for all your great hard work. Hope this puts a smile on your face.
On the lighter side...no math involved.
The questions are: Is Michael Shackleford the "NEW" Wizard?
Is this person, Lou Guild, the "OLD" wizard?
I saw something about the old wizard years ago on late night TV. He was a unique author.
here is a link
a quote from the book:
"Up to the time I first met Leo Guild I thought that figures went into sweaters and not books."
-- Bob Hope, from the foreword to "What Are The Odds" by Leo Guild.
Thanks Wizard for all your great hard work. Hope this puts a smile on your face.
winsome johnny (not Win some johnny)
February 1st, 2010 at 4:42:17 PM
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Thanks for the kind words, and that link. I've always been the only "wizard" behind my sites. However, I'm not the only one to use the moniker that I do. I will have to add Leo Guild to the list. Personally, I got the idea from Donald' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Angelini]Donald Angelini. When he went to prison I figured he wouldn't need it any longer.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 5th, 2018 at 8:45:36 AM
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hehe
there are many others that use "Wizard of Odds"
one reference in an article today (about sports betting)
cbssports.com
"The "Wizard of Odds" is on a red-hot 20-11 MLB run, hitting on 65 percent of his picks and raking in nearly $1,000 to $100 bettors in a short amount of time."
only 65%?
I am at 91.8% for the year (winning picks over NFL, NBA and MLB)
and my longest win streak so far this year is 57 bets in a row
I keep my system a secret
of course the "Wizard of Odds" is soooo cloooose to "the "Wizard of Oz"
they almost sound the same when spoken quickly
but from a photo, quite easy to distinguish between the two.
Sally
there are many others that use "Wizard of Odds"
one reference in an article today (about sports betting)
cbssports.com
"The "Wizard of Odds" is on a red-hot 20-11 MLB run, hitting on 65 percent of his picks and raking in nearly $1,000 to $100 bettors in a short amount of time."
only 65%?
I am at 91.8% for the year (winning picks over NFL, NBA and MLB)
and my longest win streak so far this year is 57 bets in a row
I keep my system a secret
of course the "Wizard of Odds" is soooo cloooose to "the "Wizard of Oz"
they almost sound the same when spoken quickly
but from a photo, quite easy to distinguish between the two.
Sally
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July 5th, 2018 at 8:50:01 AM
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Quote: mustangsallyhehe
there are many others that use "Wizard of Odds"
I've been using that moniker for 18 years in the gambling space, so don't respect these other so-called wizards. However, I'm in no legal or moral position to complain. I fully admit I borrowed the name from Donald Angelini and that Alex Trebek hosted a game show, before Jeopardy, called the Wizard of Odds. I've always thought that would be a good chatting point if I ever get on the show.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
July 5th, 2018 at 12:28:44 PM
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1946, who knew.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pwilley/529859524/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pwilley/529859524/
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
August 8th, 2018 at 4:07:17 AM
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It's good to know more about the "Wizard of Odds" usage. Never knew that they may be utilized in many aspects as well.
August 8th, 2018 at 4:37:45 AM
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Quote: mustangsallyhehe
there are many others that use "Wizard of Odds"
one reference in an article today (about sports betting)
cbssports.com
"The "Wizard of Odds" is on a red-hot 20-11 MLB run, hitting on 65 percent of his picks and raking in nearly $1,000 to $100 bettors in a short amount of time."
your link refers to Stephen Oh, who, I think you are referring to. these are his results thru 8/7 according to https://www.gameadvisers.com/handicappers/stephen-oh/9079
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