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Loocid on Jan 20, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects i...

I'm always skeptical about these sorts of products. If the edge you have is real, why not just bet yourself? Theoretically each client you get lowers the edge of all other clients. If you have enough people following your tips, the lines will move. Sports betting is just another market after all.

insaider on Jan 20, 2022 [–]

I do bet myself. I think there will always be enough people who just bet for fun without any system to offset such effects, but it's a good point.

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