Sports betting

[Cyinthenorth]

Been using Fan Duel since the 1st. Huge improvement over William Hill as far as the app goes.

Late to the party here, but totally agree. WH was my only choice for the first 15 months or so that IA had legal betting, unless I wanted to go to the local casino that was non-affiliated with any of the big books. Terrible platform at first, and even though they just introduced several upgrades I find it lacking to the new options. Draft Kings is really good, Fan Duel is somewhere between WH and DK IMO. My favorite so far that I've been messing around with for the last month or so is BetMGM. Still need to check out BetRivers and PointsBet

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Draft Kings app user here. Started last Sunday for the Chiefs/Browns game. Up to $400 in the bank already after initial $100 deposit. I only bet the specials like boosts. Biggest bet I've made was $11. I am going the low and slow route rather than trying to hit it big.

Good on you! Low and slow for me would be turning $20 into like $34.65 over the course of 2 weeks

 

[Clonehomer]

The Super Bowl deal on Fan Duel was quite nice. Signed my wife up and threw $5 on the Bucs to win $275. Pretty much free money they're giving away since I'm sure she won't ever have any interest in any wagering in the future.

 

[Clonefan32]

Late to the party here, but totally agree. WH was my only choice for the first 15 months or so that IA had legal betting, unless I wanted to go to the local casino that was non-affiliated with any of the big books. Terrible platform at first, and even though they just introduced several upgrades I find it lacking to the new options. Draft Kings is really good, Fan Duel is somewhere between WH and DK IMO. My favorite so far that I've been messing around with for the last month or so is BetMGM. Still need to check out BetRivers and PointsBet

I've found DK and FD as the bets so far, with a lean towards DK. I didn't like WH or MGM.

 

[Dandy]

Draft Kings app user here. Started last Sunday for the Chiefs/Browns game. Up to $400 in the bank already after initial $100 deposit. I only bet the specials like boosts. Biggest bet I've made was $11. I am going the low and slow route rather than trying to hit it big.

Lost about $160 since this post pls make it stop

 

[Dandy]

I've found DK and FD as the bets so far, with a lean towards DK. I didn't like WH or MGM.

I like DK but might switch to FD for their Same Game Parlay bets.

 

[VikesFan22]

I like DK but might switch to FD for their Same Game Parlay bets.

Por que no los dos? I have three sportsbooks and as long as you can control your betting, it's nice to have options. You can compare odds and get more boosts and promos.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Por que no los dos? I have three sportsbooks and as long as you can control your betting, it's nice to have options. You can compare odds and get more boosts and promos.

Right. I have accounts with 4 and actively use 3 to shop around for the most favorable lines/ best price. I use the Action App and am able to track which book is offering the best option without having to open and log in to each app individually too

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

Anyone interested in PointsBet? Happy to provide a referral for us to both get free bets. A ton of other promos too. I started off hot with TB and just hit on a teaser KU -9.5.

 

[Clonefan32]

Right. I have accounts with 4 and actively use 3 to shop around for the most favorable lines/ best price. I use the Action App and am able to track which book is offering the best option without having to open and log in to each app individually too

I should do this, but my type A brain for some reason likes just having one app.

 

[BettonCy]

Right. I have accounts with 4 and actively use 3 to shop around for the most favorable lines/ best price. I use the Action App and am able to track which book is offering the best option without having to open and log in to each app individually too

The Action app is a lifesaver. Just tell them what books you're registered with and they provide all the live lines on the same page. Makes shopping for the best line too easy!

 

[BigJCy]

The books had a nice Super Bowl for themselves:

Bucs equal bucks as U.S. sportsbooks win big

Sportsbooks in Nevada ($12.6 million), New Jersey ($11.3 million), Illinois ($7.7 million) and Pennsylvania ($9.4 million) all won big on Super Bowl LV.

www.espn.com

 

[CapnCy]

Full disclosure, not a sports better here and sometimes am annoyed at how it's so a part of the sports discussions on the radio, etc (but get that if folks are doing it, there is a market to talk about it)
Anyway, saw this: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...VNq1k9ySUxzgzxY56e7LWiS1EzyRSU4YroS4PJjb-ndyE

I've been thinking about this after hearing some talk on the radio about Pete Rose and why he did the "ultimate" baseball sin of betting on baseball.

The article states they didn't bet and NFL guys can't, but i could see how this could be a slippery slope with the prop bets and other things and could potentially influence performance in some way.

Tangentially, heard an interesting discussion about player bonuses and how the spirit of them are sometimes abused on the last day of the season. You hear a player getting a play or two to get their yard count for the year....if in garbage time or whatever, seems like takes away the whole reason those are in contracts. LOL I digress.

What i'm getting at...i could see how with more public discussion about these things (prop bets, etc) the creep into the players heads or those in the know could impact how the game is played.

 

[Rural]

Full disclosure, not a sports better here and sometimes am annoyed at how it's so a part of the sports discussions on the radio, etc (but get that if folks are doing it, there is a market to talk about it)
Anyway, saw this: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...VNq1k9ySUxzgzxY56e7LWiS1EzyRSU4YroS4PJjb-ndyE

I've been thinking about this after hearing some talk on the radio about Pete Rose and why he did the "ultimate" baseball sin of betting on baseball.

The article states they didn't bet and NFL guys can't, but i could see how this could be a slippery slope with the prop bets and other things and could potentially influence performance in some way.

Tangentially, heard an interesting discussion about player bonuses and how the spirit of them are sometimes abused on the last day of the season. You hear a player getting a play or two to get their yard count for the year....if in garbage time or whatever, seems like takes away the whole reason those are in contracts. LOL I digress.

What i'm getting at...i could see how with more public discussion about these things (prop bets, etc) the creep into the players heads or those in the know could impact how the game is played.

A can of worms on a slippery slope.

 

[CloneinWDSM]

DK running a promo on tonight’s NBA game. Over Under is set at 1 so it’s a free bet. Can bet up to $25

 

[cyfan21]

How many of you have seen the latest college football championship odds? I like what I’m seeing!!!

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

So, am I the only PointsBet user?
I’ve been killing the Paiges promo, $3 for every 3 made win or lose with a $50 bet. I’m 5/6 since I started. I always end up throwing the free bet credits on a ridiculous parlay and have yet to hit but it’s fun non the less.

 

[wxman1]

Stupid Texas Tech.

 

[cyfanatic13]

I really like Akron today at Ohio. Won by 20 the last time they played and a little birdie tells me Ohio might have some players out

 

[Clonefan32]

Had a nice night last night with the Oklahoma State M/L and Bulls M/L.

I really like WVU to cover -6.5 tonight. That seem super low to me-- TCU is bad.