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It’s an awful sensation when you hope to strive for excellence but your growth is artificially stunted by red tape, rules, and regulations. There are many bettors out there who are experiencing this exact frustration because their favorite sportsbook will only let them succeed up to a certain point. Sportsbooks appreciate your business, but they are wary of players who win too much money. ...

There is perhaps no name more infamous in the high stakes gambling world than that of Billy Walters. He is widely regarded by experts to be the most successful sports bettor of all time, suffering only one losing year over a period of 39 years. How he got to this point is an amazing story of dealing with roadblocks on life’s journey, passion for the work you love, and outthinkin...

Is it legal to bet on high school sports? As many of you know, the 2018 decision by the United States Supreme Court has paved the way for legalized sports betting across the United States. The court specifically nulled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, deeming it unconstitutional. Does this mean that it will become legal to bet on high school sports? ...

If you’re serious about making money and consider yourself a true sports expert, live betting might be the perfect wagering option for you. The reasons live betting has become so popular over the years are clear. It’s fun and interactive, more accessible than ever due to an abundance of online gambling platforms, and it allows you to find high-value plays in nearly every game. ...

Over the past 24 hours, a number of the most popular online gambling sites in the United States have mysteriously shut down. It’s a frustrating situation for gamblers across the country. Today, I’ll explain why SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline crashed and look at some of the other great US gambling sites still available to play at. It’s unusual to see a shutdown like this ...

To most sports gamblers, a professional bettor seems to have a perfect life. They wager on sports for a living, make their own hours, and earn serious profits. That said, professional sports gambling may seem like a glorious career. However, it actually involves a long and slow climb to the top. This guide discusses the realistic points of the path towards becoming ...

People unfamiliar with the sports often mistakenly call disc golf “frisbee golf. “ George Costanza, on Seinfeld, called it “frolf.” That caught on, too. But the real name of the sport is disc golf. And, according to the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), it’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. From its humble origins of college students throwin...

Virtual sports have been around at least since Atari invented the game of Pong was in 1972. If you didn’t realize Pong was a virtual sport now you do. It is based on table tennis (you know – ping pong). And if you’ve never lost a bet on a Pong or table tennis game then you’re probably not a real sports bettor. Many a Pong game decided the fate of empires in bars around the world. Up until 20...

One of the things I like about betting at online sportsbooks is there’s not just one way to pick winners. Some successful handicappers find favorites to profit on using moneylines or spread lines that offer value. Other bettors find value in underdogs that have a chance to win the game outright. Many sports bettors simply look for value, whether it’s on the favorite or underdog. But one thing ...

Sports betting is supposed to be extremely hard to beat. In fact, only a small percentage of bettors win long-term profits through this type of gambling. Arbitrage betting (arbing) offers you a shortcut toward making money. You can be the world's worst handicapper and still win through arbing. This method involves wagering on all outcomes of a match in a way that guarantees profit. To do...

You may have heard that sportsbooks ban people just for winning. This rumor has created the impression that you can't earn profits without getting booted. The reality, though, is that bookmakers don't ban you simply for winning. Instead, they target specific types of gamblers and will either limit their max bets or ban them. Arbitrage bettors are one of the most common groups that are hu...

Millions of Americans love betting on sports. The sad reality is that the vast majority of them will lose money over their gambling career. Understanding why so many people end up in the red is a complex proposition. With that being said, there are a few main reasons why even the most knowledgeable sports fans end up losing in the end. In this article, I’ll lay out some of the most commo...

Value. Risk. High payouts. Betting on the moneyline combines all the factors that make gambling on sports such an exciting venture. If you’re not familiar with the term, the moneyline is best described as the odds you get when you bet on who will win a game straight up. When you take the spread out of the occasion, betting becomes less about luck and more about spotting your opportunities and t...

You may not need any incentive to bet on sports. After all, wagering on sports is an exciting activity. However, you'll find that sports betting does have some additional benefits beyond just excitement. These advantages can make you even more pumped about sports wagering versus other forms of gambling. Of course, you also have to consider the reverse in that sports betting has its downsides...

Sports bettors are thrilled to win any kind of money from their hobby. But can you imagine being able to earn $1 million through sports gambling? You may simply see this as a fantasy. After all, few people are good enough to beat sports betting on a consistent basis, let alone win seven figures. You might be surprised to know that earning $1 million in sports wagering profits is simple in te...