Really Off Topic: Careers in Sports Betting
 

What is the best way (I am not interested but still curious FWIW) on delving into a career in sports betting or "handicapping"?

How do these guys make a name for themselves?

Is there an entry level here?

Do they start in sports research positions (do they even have these?)?

Are there positions that gather stats that give ATS info, etc. for teams or do these guys do it for themselves?

A lot of questions here...any answered would be appreciated.

Re: Really Off Topic: Careers in Sports Betting
 

Most touts (aka 'handicappers that sell their picks') suck and are full of [censored], if that's what you're asking.

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Most touts (aka 'handicappers that sell their picks') suck and are full of [censored], if that's what you're asking.

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Re: Really Off Topic: Careers in Sports Betting
 

read Smart Money by Michael Konik... well written - easy read.

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Key is not to be good at betting sports but good at building a convincing sales pitch on your website as well as having good business acumen in terms of retaining customers despite having no actual edge on your picks.

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You can be my slave and do research for me and I'll teach you to arb/middle in exchange.

Guranteed winners if you are smarter than monkey albeit a very smart monkey.