One year ago today we lost maybe the best handicapper ever. I think about him everyday this time of year and I know I'm not alone.
Thank you for all the lessons and RIP
@dinkinc
Forever missed
I've known a lot of legendary gamblers and worked with quite a few... I've never heard of anyone calling themselves the best. Most prefer the opposite and if you do find a guy calling themselves the best... They're probably the opposite.
Just my 2 cents of the circa guy
If a sportsbook is scared of taking $100 bets its not a sportsbook. I dont know what it is but it's intentions were to never take bets to begin with. You can't convince me otherwise.
I suppose I'll never understand how it's fair for a sportsbook to state they want to you gamble responsibly but unless you LOSE you're not allowed to play at said sportsbook.
They want you to responsibly not try to win as that's frowned up but please gamble responsibly?
A friend to so many. From gamblers to wrestlers and a man who dedicated his life to horse race charities and his dogs who means so much to so many. If you could please 🙏, keep in your thoughts and send well wishes to
@dinkinc
at this time it would greatly appreciated.
How is having positive CLV being over rated still a freaking topic of debate in 2022????
Stating you'd prefer not to have the best of a number is the most bizarre thing I've ever seen people try to justify.
I have tested positive for Covid 19 after heading to the ER this morning with a slight fever and major leg ache/cramping the last 4 days.
I'm pretty strong & have a great support team. Will more than likely be away until recovered which hopefully won't be long. With Love, Eddie
@dinkinc
I never got tired of your voicemails telling me about game weather at 6 am, your constant pep talks every Friday to try to convince me we were gonna win (and we did) your calls everyday for a month after I lost smoochee, the calls every holiday on my way to my mom's
Dad is out of surgery. He had 3 new stints put in. He will be kept overnight for observation. I'll be in LA tonight to give him a hug and listen to some music together.
He's going to be fine, thank God.
I'll be in Vegas at some point this week. Ty 4 the messages. Much love
Am I the only one who follows the NBA closely who is completely freaked out that everyone is suddenly in awe of Jokic like he was this mystery man. He won 2 MVPs and they make the playoffs every year. I can't recall this happening in any other sport ever?
Next month will be exactly 20 years where my primary income was gambling. Do you know how many really intelligent men and women have gone broke? Hundreds, thousands. I'm still yet to meet the guy who hangs with jamie foxx and iverson because of their ability to hit parlays.
I told you i only wanted to follow people who fessed up to losing. I was on a heater then. Im hear to tell you I got destroyed yesterday. I move on. The work was there, numbers were there. Happens. Not fun. Its a grind... Always is.
Does everyone actually realize what's happening?
Every new bettor I meet thinks that parlays are the only bets you can make. Long shot parlays is the way you win, SGPs and -ev props are the way you win. Its very scary what's been created. People think this is the new lottery
I know this is somehow controversial today...
I wake up everyday of my life hoping that sportsbooks make mistakes and Im smart enough and worked hard enough to take advantage of that. You hang a number, I bet a number.. I lose take my money, I win pay me my money..
The end
As someone who's probably bet 100k totals in their life. I think the best aspect is the absolute delusion mid game when you have a dead one...
Maybe they'll play 6 ots, maybe they'll get bored with scoring, maybe there will be a bomb scare.
Never gets old
Your dark humor, love for animals, ability to talk on the phone for hours to explain what I was doing wrong in the beginning, your sweating end games for me. To the best mentor anyone could ever have. Hazel needed you and deserved you more than the rest of us.
RIP Alan.
Anyone know how to mute the big winners? I'm only interested in people who admit to losing from now on. Tilting waking up sunday and while grading with red & black ink scrolling down to see everyone won 100 units.. no losses ever
Did you know that I've never met a professional gambler who didn't have a mentor or someone who helped him/her in the beginning?
Always listen, jump in and help when you can. One great bettor can lead to a lifetime supply of many. One good idea can lead to a lifetime of them.
There needs to be more comedy in sports betting twitter community. We are literally betting on other people (mostly teenagere in my case) to do what we think and hope they will. Its the most ridiculous shit ever if you really think about it
College football games are now too long?? Oh just gtfo here. Baseball fine whatever. Who has even been to a game and said oh god sure hope I get outta here soon? There's 6 home games a year ffs.
Why is every sport trying to kill itself for people who don't like their sport?
This is my first wsop where
@dinkinc
and I didn't have lunch or dinner everyday I was here. Pulling very hard for my mentor, friend and the most knowledgeable sports bettor who never didn't take the time to help me in the beginning.
I'm using my one time today.
If you're tweeting or saying anything negative to a athlete regarding your bet you're the nut low of this industry. Seek help immediately and do better.
The amount of mainstream reporting on the Ohtani betting scandal who are completely clueless how betting works let alone on credit has reached epic proportions.
Reminds of when weed became legal but if only mormons were allowed to explain the side effects of weed
I never got a chance to meet Dave Cokin.
If you ever want to know what kind of guy he was. This was the first ever DM he sent me.
Taking time out of your life to complement someone else is the best trait anyone will ever possess.
Rip sir and ty for all the advice
If you are starting to think about college football season and feel overwhelmed with all the conference realignment and it's wackiness (join the club) I'll break down in a sentence or two how I view each teams chances in their new conference 👇 🧵
To everyone reaching out. I am doing well. Attempting to do 2 sports at once & as many of you know it takes me a long time to get through a entire cfb card, add in nba every night and trying to balance a life outside of work hasnt left much time to tweet. Appreciate the support
A thread on how i make a number. The games will not match for obvious reasons and they're all at least 3 weeks old.
On tuesday or Wednesday ill begin making numbers for the next week. No weather, no injuries, no dui's, fired coaches etc. 1/x
I continually keep getting this question.
How do you win without modeling?
It's a complicated answer but I think the simplest answer is just know everything you possibly can about whatever sport your focusing on. Your subjective opinion,
#s
and confidence will really carry you
Apparently we are reaching that point in
#sportsbetting
twitter where if you win for a bit you are now a self entitled dbag. This game is going to humble you at some point. Be kind, be humble & help who you can.
Every Thursday I'll answer any questions on games you have for college football. I'll also give my best side and total of a widely available number. I know it's not the same of a podcast where I run through my entire card but I feel it will be worthwhile for all involved
I completely understand local pphs banning or limiting accounts. A guy with a sheet is one thing. A global company who spends billions in advertising with a 67% hold on futures market worried about nickel and dime players? What are we even talking about at that point.
@dinkinc
your dream became a reality buddy. Everyone take a moment and watch this. Not many people on earth will have a effect and leave a absolute positive impression on so many because you not only shared the same passion but you embraced theirs.
I'll tweet some stories, share pics and give more gratitude once I'm ready. I wrote a blog when I learned
@dinkinc
was sick to try to put in perspective what he meant to me and my career, to say thanks & it didnt even touch the surface. I was in complete denial & tbh remain so.
So tired of people saying well I had CLV and still lost.
If you win 1 unit a lifetime based on good CLV then you realize it's worth. Stop acting like it's not important, it's literally the ONLY JOB YOU HAVE is to beat the number.
The rest is out of your control.
I had someone try to shame me recently for beating up on openers and overnights. I didn't realize it at the time. Don't let anyone dictate what, how or when you bet. Your bankroll growth is independent. The market isn't waiting for just you. Make a number, bet a number. Good day
My father had a heart attack this morning the 3rd of his life and 2nd in the last 3 years.
He will be fine they tell me. Sedated but he brought some books they tell me (ofc he did) and drove himself when symptoms increased.
Procedure in the morning to replace stint. ❤️ U pops
I dont know how to say this eloquently enough. If you are legitimately rooting for the downfall for a fellow sportsbettor for any reason at all.
Seek help
I haven't tweeted in a few days & haven't responded to dms or texts from many of you.
My stepfather Wally was hospitalized Thursday morning and will not be leaving anytime soon. This was a long time coming with emphysema and atrophy. Still we weren't prepared.
Much love 2 all
If you haven't caught on yet. I sent
@dinkinc
a joke every single morning from 2 weeks before his surgery until he left us.
I'll keep sharing them daily. I miss him everyday and I know you do too.
I had thousands saved that he never got to read so now you will everyday.
If you are downswinging this is my best advice. Take a day or 2 off and do whatever you really enjoy.
Don't think about your bad luck as much as possible/stay away from the screen. If you don't feel any joy after how many days keep taking them until you do.
Confidence& joy R🗝️
Pro life tip
If someone actually considers you in high enough regard to share with you that they just lost someone close to them. Dont ask how they died. Just offer condolences, listen and be thankful that person shared that with you.
Mom asked me when I'm gonna find a nice girl and settle down. If there are any women who are fine with a man laying fetal for 35 minutes yelling at a fiu/Tulane 4th quarter and repeating I need one f***ing point. Hmu & be nice. Thanks
Co-signed, Eddie's mom
0-3 NFL and awful week financially but sometimes it takes a backseat. I'm proud as hell and humbled.
Someone is in her home as of last night. Still weak but improving by the minute.
I don't understand the complaining of the transfer portal by gamblers. I want chaos. Ever changing rosters. The harder it is for them to make a number is good by me.
5k followers?
I don't think I realized I had reached that many
Some of you have been around since I would post MLB picks and CFB plays everyday.
Some of you read every blog I write and some of you are here for my jokes obviously.
Tysm for the space & much love to you and yours
I've met every kind of advantage gambler you can think of but last night I met a man who does nothing but go from sports book to sports book and look in the cushions of chairs. I don't know what it pays but as he put it, "the closer the game, the more they leave behind"
10k tweets? Impossible! I always just wanted to play games and or bet on them. Apparently I never shut up about it...
To all of you for the constant thought provoking content and banter. To all the relationships & friendships that were created irl & on here. Thank you sincerely
I'll try to do every afternoon.
Dink jokes
Wrestling might be the most non logical sport of all time.
It's a bunch of guys not wearing pants fightng each other for a belt
I'll never figure out the guy who jumps on Twitter to defend his 2nd amendment the moment a major mass shooting has happened.
It reads to me like, "fuck the victims and there'll be more and fuck them too because no one's taking my guns from me!"
Anyone here have to wire transfer say 10k? If so do you remember how crazy it was and how much paperwork or E-signatures it took?
Now hear me out... 4.5 million and the account holder wasn't aware? How many transactions? What kind of bank is this? 😂
Alan talking about his phone call from Billy Walters. This isn't exactly how it went down but I prefer this version and yes it was such a bad beat for us that they changed the rule the following year.
Miss you everyday
@dinkinc
NEVER BUY PICKS....but
Please listen to this apple podcast & please click on subscribe, please join this YouTube channel so you can hear me carry on for 45 minutes about nothing that you can use in the market place that will actually earn you a penny
If you suffer from anxiety or just want, need to talk to someone who can relate to at least some of what you're going through. Please feel free to reach out. I probably need to talk as well
I can't believe how many people on twitter just show up on friday give out a few cfb plays with no clv, no explanations grab a few hundred likes and have like 20k followers. What am I missing? I don't think ive noticed before this evening
I leave in the morning to LV to see
@dinkinc
knowing it's likely the last time.
We spoke yesterday & he was hysterically funny & ofc genuine. I was emotional.
I booked everything 2 minutes later. My denial ended.
I cant keep telling jokes and answering funny story dms.
1/2
Nothing like the broke guy who has owed me 1600$ for 4 years complaining about the btc drop when he literally couldn't afford his electricity bill, diapers etc everytime I've seen him/heard from him in that span. Lol everyone is a god damn millionaire unless they owe you money.
Striving for a a monopoly so -110 becomes-120 and 30 cent baseball moneylines become the norm. But dont worry if you have a gambling problem, they care. If you line shop, they have a problem with you.
In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the American Gaming Association (
@AmericanGaming
) urges the Department of Justice to crack down on illegal gambling operators. Excerpt on offshore sportsbooks below from letter below:
I put off going to a support group for almost 3 years. I lost one of my best friends Jay June 22, 19 to a opiod induced suicide. I was the last person he ever spoke to. Twice a week for 3 weeks now.. I urge everyone if you think you might need to talk with others. You do & its ok
There will be a time for that, when I need to tell everyone about those fun times and those jokes. It's not time now for me though.
I hope you'll understand.
Help everyone that wants to get better become better. That's what Dink would suggest I'm pretty sure.
Thanks
If anyone is interested and doesn't know how to use a computer etc. I can walk us through how i come up with a final number later this week. Its no problem. Its a grind but enjoyable and profitable if you love what you do... its a ton of work
Thread
Been getting a lot of dms about denver. Yes it's expensive, yes there is weed (tons of it)and shrooms, breweries yup, bike paths, hiking trails, great resteraunts, concert halls (when they reopen)12 of them, casinos w sports betting 30 miles away.1/4
Turning off dms for a few days
I'm not selling plays this year anywhere
I did 3 podcasts in the last 2 week giving plays. I will not be doing a regular pod where I give my entire card this year.
Rutgers 52ov is my limit and smaller play
Appreciate the support sincerely
GL2US
I've said this before but I'll say it again. I don't mind being your emergency contact when your in a terrible downswing but I also better hear from you when things are going well.
I've been through it all but I prefer the term friend over trauma counselor
I'll never understand my father. He hates I'm a atheist. I don't believe in 3000 religions. He is devout christian and doesnt believe in 2999 religions. We aren't that different
Is anyone really interested in my CFB most improved team list and coaches who are hot seated lists? I feel like writing but there is a 90 day fiance tell all on my DVR just saying
I've actually become disgusted by legal books. I don't bet NFL much but to think
@DraftKings
won't let me bet but $23 on a NFL total 2 hours before kickoff is so ridiculous. What's the negotion room look like. Zero CLV in the most efficient market ever.. 700$ let's offer 23$ lol
My 77 year old stepfather plays in 9 free espn fantasy baseball leagues treats them as if it's the final table of the wsop. I had to confess I couldnt help as I haven't been keeping up w MLB..
He hasn't spoken to me in 2 hrs & continues to shake his head when he looks at me lol
If when 3 people have sex they call it a threesome and when 4 people have sex they call that a foursome...
It's no wonder I'm often referred to as handsome
There is nothing more difficult in life than overcoming the loss of a pet or a loved one. No pain like that type of heartbreak.
Be kind always. You never know what someone else is dealing with.
I finished my notebook at 3:30 a.m. and this was my most work I've ever done. I had a good season last year but I left so much on the table and ended it very disappointed. That lead to incredible motivation this year.
I gave myself the best chance possible I'm pretty sure.
Someone DM'd on here awhile ago and asked why I don't bet NFL
Dink used to say this often so I'll repeat it for those that weren't lucky enough to hear him often.
The more a sport moves in the market the more beatable it becomes and vice versa.
Chan was admitted to ICU at denver health at 4 am this morning. Mother admitted her. Thoughts and prayers please. I need this win more than any other in my entire life
I don't understand how privileged someone's life must have been to the point that wearing a mask was the biggest travesty/obstacle they ever had to endure.
#MBN
2 good nights in a row for Chan and she will be moving tomorrow and while she has several days to go. Optimism is a reality currently. Thanks for the best wishes
Tuesday this time of year is when dink would always call. If there's one thing I can pass along that he believed in. Always beat the number. He would rather beat the number than win money. Both is ideal but the first is the only one you have control over.
Always remember this.
@BudElliott3
P5 onlx
1. Ohio State needing 2 OTs a starter from ULM
2. Colorado raiding ODUs OL
3. N. Dame getting a QB but forgetting to get Wr's
4. Clemson standing pat
5. Wake losing everyone and standing pat
6. Louisville getting everything that brohm needs to win 10
I got 20 more in me
Every bettor on twitter is somehow able to pay all their bills, travel and live in luxury playing first half team totals, props, esports, 3 on 3 ball etc.
Idk how any of u keep this many outs when the rest of us are asking relatives to borrow their ID just until Tuesday🤣
Thank you sincerely to everyone who made
@bet_bash
possible. It was incredible to put a face to a name after so many years for many of you. Bettors get a bad rap but so many of you were beyond kind.
@spanky
tysm for putting on a great event. Gl 2 all this season & many more
The biggest difference between a pro bettor & a rec bettor?
I work everyday at this. It's a perfect day outside and I'll be damned if I'm not struggling through entire pens trying to figure out Umass and their 20 transfers and new staff for the 3rd x this winter/spring/summer.
If you are in need of a mental health conversation regarding gambling or life my dms are open.
Good chances I need the talk as well.
Thank you and GL2all as always
Dink would want it no other way. I'm happy to report we finished first.
He was with me all bowl season where in the past I've always struggled. It's been a rough few months without his guidance and calls. So happy right now. Thank you
@jackiehaz
and congratulations. Miss you bud
I worked on college football for 15 hours today. This is the opposite of a brag. I wish that I could let go sometimes #'s move and I just can't ever feel like I let others outwork me & I didn't give it my all. I fear too much and love the work too hard.
Hope you're well friends
First champ game without
@dinkinc
. I remember one year Frank and I had like 10 prop bets.
@TiesWin
doesn't sweat games, Alan and I sweat. We sweated this one together every year
Every play when you have props going matters. Pure misery as Dink would call it lol. Enjoy
They should make 2 lines at every sportsbook. One for parlays and one for normal people. Theres nothing quite like being directly behind a guy who has 5 scratchers hanging out of his shirt pocket who starts off by saying what's a ten teamer pay?
I get asked about what it's like working for
@RASPicks
more than anything when talking to bettors.
Today I let you behind my curtain of working with the best group in my experience in a new blog entry
@bettingtalk_
Walls blog channel
Thank you for taking the time
I'm probably a little more sensitive than most but someone has to say this.
If you're mocking new bettors, recreational players who make mistakes or people who clearly have mental issues for clout, humor, RT's & likes
YOU'RE A FUCKING CLOWN
Have a nice day to the rest of you
Good luck to all my fellow NBA bettors. Here's to every intentional foul getting you over the total and every meaningless 3 to end a game gets you the cover you needed.