Scamdicappers

Betting on sports is a hobby that spreads far around the globe.Most people just do not have the time to research games dayin and day out. Sports Handicappers come into play to assistand inform the average bettor on what games to place wagerson against the Las Vegas Spread. One main problem is for everylegitimate hard working service there is two or three serviceswhich we call scamdicappers. Scamdicappers sole intention isto "scam" the public into believing they are goingto make them a ton of money. The truth is, you will not getrich betting on sports unless you are betting a lot of moneyand you are actually winning the majority of your games. SportsBetting can be very profitable, but you are not going to quityour day job and go on million dollar shopping sprees. Beloware a few examples on how you know a sports handicapping serviceis out just to get your money or trying to win you money.

1. Inside Information
"I have an absolute winner for you! This game is a guarantee,just send me $29.99 for this pick and you can unload on thisgame."
Just ask yourself one thing. If you had inside info on a game,would you be calling people asking for $29.99 or would you gatherup ever dollar you had to fly out to Vegas to make your bet?

2. Vegas Contacts
Avoid the services that claim to have "Vegas Contacts."Being in Vegas gives you no more of an advantage then beingin the North Pole. The only significant fact about Las Vegasis that its the only place in the USA that you can legally makea sports wager at. Again, if someone has these contacts whywould they be wasting time collecting money from you.

3. Common Names
"Joe Smith, Mike Brown, Billy Thomson"
Does it seem quite odd that a service can have 10 members toit and they all have common household names? If they are tryingto hide their identity that should put up the red flag rightaway.

4. Telemarketer Handicappers
I am sure you have received the phone calls promising you thegold at the end of the rainbow. Did you ever wonder how theseguys even got your number to begin with? All you have to dois sign up with one scamdicapper and you will then need to changeyour phone number because they will call you every night andif they stop calling you they will just call back posing asanother sports service.

5. Outrageous Winning Percentages
Most of the scam artist claim to hit over 70% of their games.This kind of winning percentage never happens and you will justlose all of your money. A good winning percentage is anythingthat is not losing. Legitimate handicappers that are good atwhat they do can hit in the low 60% range.

6. Flashy Words
Words like Locks, Game of the week, month, year or century.All of this talk is the hype that the average gambler gets suckedinto. Not one single game ever has been a lock and as you knowanything can happen. Remember a game is a game. This goes fora late April baseball game to a game seven conference finalgame. If you bet the same amount of money then you will increaseyour odds to coming out on top.

If you can remember that sports betting is a marathon and nota race then you will increase your chances of winning. The housedoes have the edge, so you are put at a disadvantage beforeyou even place a bet. Discipline and money management are theonly way to get on top and actually stay there!

Good Luck
Bob Balfe
BobBalfe.com