Sports Book Bummer

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FAA
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Sports Book Bummer

Post by FAA »

I won my first NFL AC wager today and am 1-6 lifetime. I bet the Giants-Lions >49.5. As expected, the shootout materialized. Once these defenseless car wrecks hit 50 in the fourth quarter, I hit the window. I was told that the game must be “graded” before any payments would be made. What an inconvenience. Just glance at the scoreboard. I know there are stringent checks and balances. But they needlessly drag out the process.
I must hit Happy Hour in the future! I returned to VP for a second quad. I got it, but -$17. Sack, fumble and turn over $17 of my $18 bet profit.

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Post by Tedlark »

Congrats on your small victory at the sports book FAA. I've never placed a wager at a sports book so I'm no expert but it may be slightly illegal to pay off a wager before the end of a game. I could be wrong though.

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Post by FAA »

This is likely the issue. But those fifty points will not be forfeited by any means. I have clearly placed six wagers too many at the sports book. No knack for it. It’s a step above slots. Maybe a half step.

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Post by jetermacaw »

Had a friend bet $100 Yankees would get over 100 wins for 2019 season. He tried to cash ticket when they had 101, told him to come back when season was over.

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Post by FAA »

Thanks Jeter. What counterintuitive claptrap. But rules are rules. What was his net?

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Post by Carcounter »

Good call FAA. On Saturday bet a parlay OSU/Wisconsin under 47.5, Penn St/MSU under 42.5. Bet $50 and won $129. I like the over/under bets. had to sweat the OSU game, but pulled it out.

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Post by FAA »

Over/Under are fun. It’s great to not be invested in a winner. Just score, baby! Just crank out or suppress points. I also had to sweat until the fourth quarter. Held hostage by Book. But great to get into the winner’s column.

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Post by FAA »

Over/Under are fun. Great to not be invested in a winner. Just score, baby! Just crank out or suppress points. I also had to sweat until the fourth quarter. Held hostage by Book. Nice to get into the winner’s column.

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Post by advantage playe »

sports betting is beatable long run if u know what u are doing ! I wish I knew what I was doing !!! lol !

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Post by Carcounter »

I look for bad offensives and weather and get a good under number. Knew Wisconsin and Michigan state weren't going to score a lot of points, but Ohio State kept pouring it on

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