Doggin94it Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 This only works if you don't have accounts with the online sportsbooks already, but both Bet365 and FanDuel are running "get free bonus bet dollars when you join" promotions (Bet365 is an automatic $150 after you bet $5, FanDuel is $200 if you win your first bet of $5 or more). FanDuel has Rodgers at +2500 for MVP; Bet365 has him at +2000. Put all the bonus bets on Rodgers and you're set to win 8K if he gets the MVP, for a risk of $10. To me, Rodgers is basically the lock MVP if he stays healthy; everyone's already seen what the Jets are without him, so if he has a decent year and we're the top-tier team everyone is predicting, it'll be hard to call him anything but the "most valuable". So I figure what the hell, may as well take a swing. (BTW, if you're going to sign up for these, please message me for my FanDuel referral code, since we'd both get an extra $50 in bonus bets) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicketybam Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 This is sad. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 3 minutes ago, Doggin94it said: To me, Rodgers is basically the lock MVP if he stays healthy; everyone's already seen what the Jets are without him, so if he has a decent year and we're the top-tier team everyone is predicting, it'll be hard to call him anything but the "most valuable". So I figure what the hell, may as well take a swing. Did you confer with @FidelioJet though? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doggin94it Posted July 23 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 23 3 minutes ago, bicketybam said: This is sad. 800-1 odds on a much better than 800-1 shot should be shared. 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 I don’t see him winning MVP, but those are admittedly better odds than i ever imagined you’d get 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 46 minutes ago, Doggin94it said: This only works if you don't have accounts with the online sportsbooks already, but both Bet365 and FanDuel are running "get free bonus bet dollars when you join" promotions (Bet365 is an automatic $150 after you bet $5, FanDuel is $200 if you win your first bet of $5 or more). FanDuel has Rodgers at +2500 for MVP; Bet365 has him at +2000. Put all the bonus bets on Rodgers and you're set to win 8K if he gets the MVP, for a risk of $10. To me, Rodgers is basically the lock MVP if he stays healthy; everyone's already seen what the Jets are without him, so if he has a decent year and we're the top-tier team everyone is predicting, it'll be hard to call him anything but the "most valuable". So I figure what the hell, may as well take a swing. (BTW, if you're going to sign up for these, please message me for my FanDuel referral code, since we'd both get an extra $50 in bonus bets) Gambling is for fools. With that said, my brother said he put some nominal sum on a big parley for Week 1, picking the winner of all games. If he wins it, and hits all the game winners that week, he gets something close to $100K, lol. Long odds, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Save those $10 for your next happy meal at McDonald's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted July 23 Author Share Posted July 23 3 minutes ago, Bronx said: Save those $10 for your next happy meal at McDonald's. Anyone want to fill this guy in on why that's not gonna work? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted July 23 Author Share Posted July 23 7 minutes ago, Warfish said: Gambling is for fools. With that said, my brother said he put some nominal sum on a big parley for Week 1, picking the winner of all games. If he wins it, and hits all the game winners that week, he gets something close to $100K, lol. Long odds, of course. If you're gambling money you can't afford to lose, you're a fool. If you're gambling money you can afford to lose, on something that'll increase your enjoyment, you're fine. If you're this guy ... https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-03/the-gambler-who-cracked-the-horse-racing-code 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmnj Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 he is not winning it -he is a 40 year old QB past his prime coming off a major injury sequels usually are worse than the original movie which we already saw in Brett Farve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 7 minutes ago, Doggin94it said: If you're gambling money you can't afford to lose, you're a fool. If you're gambling money you can afford to lose, on something that'll increase your enjoyment, you're fine. If you're this guy ... https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-03/the-gambler-who-cracked-the-horse-racing-code Every gambler convinces themselves they "can afford to lose it". Just like every alcoholic convinces themselves they can afford that next bottle of hooch. You do you, this is one thing I will never join in on. Especially if the Jets are involved, lol. Plus, I already do the hooch thing, so yeah. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 hour ago, Doggin94it said: This only works if you don't have accounts with the online sportsbooks already, but both Bet365 and FanDuel are running "get free bonus bet dollars when you join" promotions (Bet365 is an automatic $150 after you bet $5, FanDuel is $200 if you win your first bet of $5 or more). FanDuel has Rodgers at +2500 for MVP; Bet365 has him at +2000. Put all the bonus bets on Rodgers and you're set to win 8K if he gets the MVP, for a risk of $10. To me, Rodgers is basically the lock MVP if he stays healthy; everyone's already seen what the Jets are without him, so if he has a decent year and we're the top-tier team everyone is predicting, it'll be hard to call him anything but the "most valuable". So I figure what the hell, may as well take a swing. (BTW, if you're going to sign up for these, please message me for my FanDuel referral code, since we'd both get an extra $50 in bonus bets) Good for you dude. I hope you win. Rodgers has a shot to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicketybam Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 16 minutes ago, Bronx said: Save those $10 for your next happy meal at McDonald's. Maybe some razor wire to go on top of that concrete wall. You can never be too safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaJet Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 21 minutes ago, Warfish said: Gambling is for fools. With that said, my brother said he put some nominal sum on a big parley for Week 1, picking the winner of all games. If he wins it, and hits all the game winners that week, he gets something close to $100K, lol. Long odds, of course. Agree....gambling just never seems to work out for anyone. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 @Doggin94it I recomend checking into rehab today. This is a gateway bet. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaJet Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 hour ago, Doggin94it said: This only works if you don't have accounts with the online sportsbooks already, but both Bet365 and FanDuel are running "get free bonus bet dollars when you join" promotions (Bet365 is an automatic $150 after you bet $5, FanDuel is $200 if you win your first bet of $5 or more). FanDuel has Rodgers at +2500 for MVP; Bet365 has him at +2000. Put all the bonus bets on Rodgers and you're set to win 8K if he gets the MVP, for a risk of $10. To me, Rodgers is basically the lock MVP if he stays healthy; everyone's already seen what the Jets are without him, so if he has a decent year and we're the top-tier team everyone is predicting, it'll be hard to call him anything but the "most valuable". So I figure what the hell, may as well take a swing. (BTW, if you're going to sign up for these, please message me for my FanDuel referral code, since we'd both get an extra $50 in bonus bets) The key to using bonus bets....particularly those you get for placing a losing bet (i.e. those "risk free" promotions), is putting the bonus bet on a "plus" money wager. For example, say you have a promo that allows you a "risk free bet" for up to $100. You place a $100 bet on the Yankees money line tonight. The Yankees lose so your down $100 - but wait - it was risk free - so the sportsbook gives you a free $100 bet. In all cases, the amount of the "free bet" is never paid out in you winnings....you only get the winnings from the wager itself. So, if you use the free bet on the Yanks to win tomorrow night at -110 odds and the Yankees win - you "win" $90.91, but you were down $100 so all total your risk free bet prop netted you a negative $9.09. It's a lose/lose proposition unless you use the bonus bet on a plus money wager. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicketybam Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 16 minutes ago, kmnj said: he is not winning it -he is a 40 year old QB past his prime coming off a major injury sequels usually are worse than the original movie which we already saw in Brett Farve Actually Favre played well in the first 11 games until he tore a bicept tendon. 20 TD's, 13 Int's, 70% comp rate, 2461 yards. The team was 8-3. The following year with Minnesota he posted his career best passer rating of 107 at age 40. So not really the best example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman10023 Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 hour ago, Doggin94it said: 800-1 odds on a much better than 800-1 shot should be shared. intellectually dishonest to say it's 800-1 odds. those Bonus bets can be placed on any bet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 12 minutes ago, IndianaJet said: Agree....gambling just never seems to work out for anyone. Exceptions prove the rule, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 You pissed that money away . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green&white Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 58 minutes ago, Warfish said: Every gambler convinces themselves they "can afford to lose it". Just like every alcoholic convinces themselves they can afford that next bottle of hooch. You do you, this is one thing I will never join in on. Especially if the Jets are involved, lol. Plus, I already do the hooch thing, so yeah. This is a moronic take. You're equating anyone who gambles to an alcoholic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 3 minutes ago, green&white said: This is a moronic take. You're equating anyone who gambles to an alcoholic. Gambling is stupid. That is the start and end of my take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trotter Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 minute ago, Warfish said: Gambling is stupid. That is the start and end of my take. I will assume you do not invest in any type of stock market, fund etc because that is gambling 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicketybam Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 2 minutes ago, Warfish said: Gambling is stupid. That is the start and end of my take. The world is a better place for knowing how you feel 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 hour ago, Warfish said: Every gambler convinces themselves they "can afford to lose it". Just like every alcoholic convinces themselves they can afford that next bottle of hooch. You do you, this is one thing I will never join in on. Especially if the Jets are involved, lol. Plus, I already do the hooch thing, so yeah. You can eat your betting money but don't bet your eating money. That's the philosophy that works for me. I can certainly "afford" to lose the little amounts that I bet most days. I enjoy sports gambling. It's entertainment for me. I've never really enjoyed casino games, but used to go there with friends. Aside from poker and craps, they are all abysmally boring after a few minutes. Even poker gets boring. But I love sports and do some sports betting most days. My bankroll is pretty good too with it for the last couple years. And, your Nats have been real good to MLB bettors this season. Hope they keep it up. Only 5 more weeks of MLB betting because around labor day, the floodgates open for the minor leaguers and everything becomes even less predictable. But that's when NFL starts up so OK! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Just now, Trotter said: I will assume you do not invest in any type of stock market, fund etc because that is gambling It sure is. Even with a ton of research, it's still a bet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Harper Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 There is not "lock" MVP. That's silly. There are a lot of good players in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgivs21 Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 FYI for anyone in NY, you can't bet on MVP (or Cy young, ROY, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green&white Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 27 minutes ago, Warfish said: Gambling is stupid. That is the start and end of my take. No, you also equated anyone who gambles with someone who has a serious problem with alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicketybam Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 14 minutes ago, bgivs21 said: FYI for anyone in NY, you can't bet on MVP (or Cy young, ROY, etc.) Terrible news for @Doggin94it 😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy 2 Times Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 1 hour ago, Bronx said: Save those $10 for your next happy meal at McDonald's. I’m not sure $10 buys you a happy meal anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicketybam Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Just now, Jimmy 2 Times said: I’m not sure $10 buys you a happy meal anymore. #inflation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 33 minutes ago, Trotter said: I will assume you do not invest in any type of stock market, fund etc because that is gambling It's very entertaining to me watching all the inveterate gamblers get butthurt because someone doesn't like gambling as much as they do. Also, investing =/= sports gambling. If you think they're the same, it's you that I hope doesn't do any investing, lol. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 I remember when a $25 or $50 bet seemed like a lot. But I have still not upped my betting to keep up with inflation. It is rare that I ever place a bet with 3 digits or more. Trying to keep it fun. No butt-hurt here @Warfish. Just explaining what and why so you can understand that others don't share your view. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 32 minutes ago, Dcat said: And, your Nats have been real good to MLB bettors this season. So my brother has told me. Glad they're good for something at least, lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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