Quote: bigpete88Does Billy Walters pay his stat guys? .
Absolutely. He has a bunch of handicapper sites
he subscribes to. At least thats what he says.
Exactly correct. Does someone think that the stat guys work for free while Walters makes millions?
I make a killing off those guys. Love it!
Quote: bigpete88Does Billy Walters pay his stat guys? I would think so or he might place bets for them. Some sort of arrangement beneficial to all parties.
The Smart Money is a thinly veiled account of working of the experience of one of Walters' runners. There was also a 60 Minutes piece on him about a year ago. He is secretive about how he chooses what to bet, but I'm sure there are handicappers on his payroll. As I recall, the runners are paid according to how the team does, but it might be negotiable.
Quote: WizardTo answer the question in the title, I'm highly dubious of touts (people who sell picks). Like those who sell betting systems, if what they had to say was so good, why aren't they rich doing it themselves?
One big reason is, there's only one place in the US
to legally place bets and thats NV. Most of these
guys don't live in NV or want to live there. They
can make a good living selling their picks without
ever having to leave their home office. I know a
guy who is on a betting forum that sells picks, and
he says 90% of his customers are in EU. Sports
betting is legal everywhere there, and they love
betting on baseball and basketball. Football, not
so much.
A percentage or a small flat fee and % would be a good way to go.
Thanks for the reply and the link!!
I just bought "The Smart Money" off ebay for $5 with free shipping.
I read Konik's other book "The Man With the $100,000 Breasts And Other Gambling Stories" What a title!!
Quote: bigpete88I read Konik's other book "The Man With the $100,000 Breasts And Other Gambling Stories" What a title!!
It's a very enjoyable read. I've always wondered if the censors would allow showing them on network TV.
Quote: WizardIt's a very enjoyable read. I've always wondered if the censors would allow showing them on network TV.
There was a program a few years back..and YES they showed them...but this has been a few years back, so things may have changed by now..
To me he looked like a fat Jaime Gold...
Quote: WizardIt's a very enjoyable read. I've always wondered if the censors would allow showing them on network TV.Quote: bigpete88I read Konik's other book "The Man With the $100,000 Breasts And Other Gambling Stories" What a title!!
He already did (albeit on British TV): £50 Says You'll Watch This
I can maybe do screenshots if you really want. ;)
Quote: WizardTo answer the question in the title, I'm highly dubious of touts (people who sell picks). Like those who sell betting systems, if what they had to say was so good, why aren't they rich doing it themselves?
ZERO Doubt about it !!! If someone could beat a game they are NOT going to sell you their secret at any price.
I was actually beating Horse Racing for 2% on my money and decided that because of pari mutual wagering if i bet bigger my 2% would become 1/2% and even at 2% I could make more money with an average real job.
Rule One....No One is going to sell their secret at any price.
Rule Two....SEE Rule One
That was smart of you to not press your bet to keep the % up. Less variance too with increased %. Can't you bet offshore to not affect track odds or bet with a bookie?