A Gamblers Life

A Gamblers Life The life of an every day sportsbook gambler is a life ripe with big ups and big downs. I wager on the big 3 sports non stop, day in and day out. Baseball, football and hoops. It seems to never end. I look forward to every day, up before 5am looking and betting the card and when time permits, peeking ahead at future cards. I'm usually online all day, every day. I live out of the state of Nevada so 99% of my wagers are at offshore books. It's all about the gamble and I have no thoughts of ending the life style I currently lead. I'm chuckling as I write this because I am listening to a friend of mine, Erin Rynning, on his SportsMemo radio show breaking down the NBA while I try to get this completed. [B]My message[/B]: If you want to gamble daily be prepared for the wild ride. Sometimes it gets to me like a couple weekends ago when I had a terrible weekend losing every close game and getting on the wrong side of many others. At that point I just went to bed, curled up in the fetal position, closed my eyes and went to sleep. The next morning I was refreshed and at least willing to look at the small card going that day. [B]I hate laying that juice[/B]: I have had a good hoops season so far. A couple weeks ago I was sitting at a 55.68% win rate in baskets so far this season. Since then I have gone 22-22 over my last 44, dwindling my win rate to 54.79% but also chipping away at the bankroll paying that vig. Even with reduced juice wagers on many of my bets it still irks me to "push and lose", so to speak. [B]What's the goal[/B]?: I try to make a 7-10% return each year on my wagers. My 2011 goal is to "Bet less Games" and "Win at a Higher Rate". I'm not so sure I've accomplished the former so far but I'm working on it. [B]Today's Darts[/B]: I actually found three games in college hoops today on this short card. I almost lowered it down to 2 but couldn't quite figure out which one to drop so I went for all three. [B]725 VCU OVER 142 [/B]( I think the score will get close to 150) [B]740 Ball St -2[/B] ( I see a 5-7 point win) [B]741 Rider +1.5[/B] (Winner outright by 3-5) [B] Disclaimer[/B]: I'm a coin flip the last couple weeks. Buyer Beware.

Thanks Tim. Very well-informed and well-written piece.

great post! love reading a day in the life of tim patterson

2-1. Nice Job.

Tim Patterson... One of my all time favorite forum posters. 2-1 and the only loss was a 2 pt loss in a complete cluster fuck by the home team who lead by 10 at the half and forgot they had to play the 2H.

not a pro by any means but have been in the fetal position many a saturday evening after some wild rides

thanks to all who read and especially to those who replied. The worst feeling for a gambler who blogs to keep his life interesting are the ones that hardly anyone reads or nobody replies. Yeah, life can be up and down. 2-1 is great for the night. I can't complain although the one loser should have not. Thats life in the trenches. I very much appreciate the replies. I feel like I know each and every one of you. Tomorrow is a new day. It never ends. Just try to grind out that small profit each and every month. Don't worry about the homerun. Try to hit a bunch of singles and doubles.

Hidden message in there is how much it actually does help to just go to bed and wake up fresh. Good luck Tim.

Good post Tim. Refreshing to read something down to earth and sensible: no whining, no complaints, just getting on with business. Fun to read. Thanks

Great read Tim Enjoyed reading your posting...good stuff