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Does Sports Betting Champ actually work? Many people are wondering if this program is a scam. As a huge gambler and sports fan who’s tried all the top betting systems, I’ll give you my honest opinion in this Sports Betting Champ review.
We’ve all heard about the mythical “perfect betting system.” A system for MLB and NBA games that seems to never fail! A system with an near perfect record…but is there such a thing?
Being a huge baseball and basketball fan, and an even bigger gambling fan, I’ve tried pretty much every kind of system out there to win big! I had some luck with a few systems, but nothing really impressive. My attitude was that none of these systems really worked and they were not worth my time…but when I came across John Morrison’s system, it totally changed my opinion!
When I first discovered the Sports Betting Champ System by PhD statistics graduate John Morrison, it sounded too good to be true. Could an extremely intelligent statistics professor really “crack” the sports betting code???
The truth is that John has created an amazingly powerful system that will help you net huge amounts of cash winnings! The Sports Champ Betting system is simply amazing. John has put in years of research in order to create this system and he’s personally made over $375 000 from using his own system. That figure also never stops growing, week by week.
My good friend Bryan who started using John’s system last year has already raked in tens of thousands of dollars. This is what first turned me on to this system and you can bet I regret not discovering Sports Betting Champ earlier. There is really no better feeling then having your picks come up 7 times in a row!
I have now been using this system for 6 months, and I have won every single bet without even a single loss. I don’t think there is any other system that I could achieve such a success rate with.
John Morrison has put together a truly powerful and successful sports betting champ program and if you are a huge gambling fan you can utilize this system and rake in the cash effortlessly.
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Like many rules in the gambling business, the Kelly Criterion should just be a guideline. If you’re new to statistical betting, you may want to follow it almost blindly until you get the hang of it but over time you’ll develop your own skills that will allow you to take the Kelly Criterion into consideration but to use it as one of several different ways to weigh the information at hand.
Unfortunately, the Kelly criterion is far from perfect. Like any type of system in which a mathematical construct is used in place of human reasoning, there will be cold hard numbers used as the sole guide, rather than the “guts” and “intuition” factor that people bring to the table. That’s why we advocate so strongly to use the Kelly Criterion ALONGSIDE your own experience and intuition. At first, you may want to use the Kelly Criterion solely but as you gain experience, you’ll rely on it less and less until you look to it as a reference before formulating your own decisions.
Some of the problems with the Kelly Criterion include:
- The Kelly Criterion assumes that it can bet on fractions of a penny when, in reality, the smallest unit of currency on which you can place a bet is likely $5 or so. The solution to this is to simply round it up or down, where appropriate.
- The Kelly Criterion assumes that you are willing to do whatever it says, no matter what, even it continues to suggest that you increase your betting amounts more and more beyond psychological thresholds you may have. The solution is to recognize your psychological thresholds and use the Kelly Criterion to overcome them while at the same time balancing that with the realism that your gut may tell you not to bet more while the Kelly Criterion tells you otherwise.
- The Kelly Criterion can only calculate what it receives. It’s the old principle of “input equals output”. As long as your numbers (including probability and value) are accurate, it will churn out accurate numbers. If you input inaccurate numbers, you’ll get an inaccurate result. Solution: Put all of your statistical algorithms into a spreadsheet so you’re not finding the numbers, inputting them, AND calculating them. That last step is the largest spot for errors. Simply input them and let the spreadsheet do the work.
- The Kelly Criterion can maximize your bank growth over a period of time however it does not have upper or lower limits – no “ceiling” or “floor” if you will – which means it can make calculations that can completely wipe out your bank. The solution is to use the fractional Kelly Criterion to reduce the numbers you have to work with at one time so you don’t wipe yourself out in just a couple bets.
- The Kelly Criterion has an interesting effect with odds: the shorter the odds, the more dramatic the change in percentage. This can lead to volatility in your betting and possible volatility in your bank. The solution is to use smaller fractions when the odds are shorter and to avoid backing favorites.
By: Robert Thatcher
About the Author:
This has been an excerpt from Robert Thatcher’s flagstaff manual, the Statistical Betting Guide.
Sun Tzu said: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt”. Making money with sports betting has nothing to do with gambling. Do you want to learn the secret methods successful bettors apply each and every day?
Robert Thatcher explains in easy words how to make money with sports betting. Download your copy at http://www.statisticalbettingguide.com.
The continent is studded with the casino destinations. It can be called the oriental gambling or the eastern gambling extravaganza. The most happening spots for gamblers can be found all over the continent of Asia. The legalization of gambling in most of the Asian and specially the South-East Asian countries had given a spurt to the industry in this part of the world. Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, India etc. all have superb possibilities for gambling and they are coming up with gambling destination along with all the works.
Gambling might have taken up slow on the Asian grounds because of its importance as a tourist destination. But the answer too lies in the problem. Tourism-Gambling. The hot destination for national and especially international tourists in India is Goa. It offers fabulous outings and exotic beaches to the sun lovers. It is fast coming up with full service casinos and the main attraction is the floating casinos that take the gamblers away in to the sea.
Singapore had not given legal sanction to gambling u till 2005. But looking at the trends in other Asian countries it decided to. The tourist inflow in Singapore is very high and as a shopping destination it attracts people from all over the world. The casinos will now be mushrooming all over the place and the tourists as well as the locals can enjoy the fun betting. Singapore can be called to have adopted a very competent and open policy towards gambling. They are improvising on the gambling services in order to compete with best in the business.
Although Chinese people are mad about gambling, but the practice is completely illegal in china. Having a communist regimen the greater good was seen in not letting the poor into this social vice. However they are into games of chance and they have made popular these games throughout the world. It remains to be seen whether they are ever going to adopt gambling in all its vigor and glory.
The influence of the oriental culture can also be seen on the games that are played in the casinos of Asia. Apart from the usual games like poker, blackjack, lotto etc. there are indigenous games that are played in the casinos of Asia. For example there is “PaiGow†which in Cantonese means nine. This is a very difficult game to play and understand. It is commonly played at the casinos of South East Asia. The use of tiles instead of cards is very common in Asia. For example the traditional gamble of china ‘Maha Jong’ requires a player to assemble the like pairs of tiles to score over the other. Instead of the illegality of gambling in China, it is played throughout China.
Then there is ‘Sic Bo’ which is a mixture of roulette and dice game. Thus it is simpler and thus followed by more people. Asians are thus coming up with fantastic destinations and offers for the traveling gamblers. It is yet to compete with the Las Vegas clubs but the owners of such establishments too are heading towards the more lucrative and virgin markets of Asia. Soon enough the Asians will see the gambling industry loom large.
Mansi aggarwal writes about asian gambling resorts. Learn more at http://www.playasiangames.com
Betting on sports is a hobby for millions of people. For the people that know what they are doing it is more than just a hobby, it is a good source of income. However, most of these people have a secret, they are using a sports betting system.
Sports betting systems have helped thousands of people win bets and win bets consistently. The NBA and MLB betting system was developed by a statistician who got his PhD from Cornell University. He discovered, after 5 years of research, some games can be predicted correctly at a rate of 97%.
This is not betting on all games. It is about 80 games during a basketball season and about 40 games during the baseball season. That’s much less than 10 % of the total games for the season. This selective betting pattern forces the bettor to wait for conditions to be perfectly right before risking any money.
This system has allowed the creator to win over $12,000 every week. It takes less than 5 minutes a day to place your bets, which leaves you a full day to do whatever you want. This extra time and money will allow you to lay back on a beach somewhere or pursue dreams you never thought possible without this financial security.
The sports betting system has been proven over years of success. It has accurately predicted 292 games out of 300 in the past 5 NBA seasons. That includes a 7 wins, 0 losses, thus far in the 2008 season. During the past 5 baseball seasons, he has only lost 1 bet, winning 194.
By: Charles Tyler
About the Author:
I use the Sports Betting Champ system. After only 2 months using it, I’ve won 24 out of 25 bets. I regret not signing up years ago but I’m making up for that everyday now.
Because is combines two big pop culture situations, sports betting has become big business. Whether it is an office pool at the local Catholic parish or a seedy downtown club, here are a few important tips that can h help you as you venture out into the sports bettering world.
For one, trends mean very little. When it comes to a sporting event, each one acts independently. So when it comes time to place your bets, don’t look at trend. You can look at other factors, but remember just to pay attention to what is going on now.
Next, don’t be scared by underdogs. When a team has lower odds, it does not mean anything to your chances. In many cases, you will even get the opportunity to take advantage of higher points spreads for the underdog. In fact, if you get the chance, keep an eye on how often the underdog covers when there is a large point spread. Many times the favorite gets a big lead, in whatever sport, and pulls starters in order to rest them. This results in a small comeback by the underdog and thus a cover of the spread.
Another tip is to take advantage by betting on the big cards. This means that the bookmaker will be forced to make a line. Your best bet from there is to look for small schools which often get the best lines. Since the bookkeeper will likely know less about the small school, it is a great option for getting a good line and a chance at winning.
Avoid teasers and parlays. These are simply ways of making some more money for the casino or sports book. In the end they are too hard to win so you are better off with your individual picks with which you are both familiar. These are almost impossible to hit unless you are just absolutely positive, and if that were possible then don’t you think everyone would be making their living betting on sports?
The best way to help yourself is to watch the line and when it moves find out why. Also know injuries, schedules, and the overall makeup of the team you are betting on. Lines move, but knowing why will help you make decisions on where to place your money.
Sports betting can be very exciting since you likely think you have some ability in picking the spread. So in order to do well in it, whether at a Catholic school or the local bar, it is important to know the best tips you can use to get the information you use. Follow some of the tips above and manage your bets well and you will be on your way to enjoying sports betting.
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