Submitted by rsteel on
The business of sports betting is constantly changing and evolving. I began betting on sports when I was in my late teens. I remember my first bookie handing over my winnings of 2K cash and thought this was the easiest thing in the world and I can now retire. Just when you think you have things figured out you realize there is always more to learn. This obviously is a good thing. It keeps you sharp keeps you hungry for more. I HATE to lose EVER.
Oh yeah after that initial 2K win the next 5 years brought many heartaches going belly up having to go to the sidelines to replenish my bankroll. It is all part of a person’s growth in the business. Many fall to the side never to recover. However if you have persistence, a willingness to learn and adapt, like with most endeavors success can be achieved.
Fast forward again 20+ years and I have had one losing year during that time. Realize there is NO strict set of rules or a computer whereby you input a bunch of numbers and out spits value and winners. The marketplace is constantly changing sometimes day to day or season by season. If you are stuck using old methods outdated techniques you simply will not succeed.
In an upcoming Grapevine I will talk about some of the myths old beliefs that hold some handicappers back.