Prop bets are for losers.

[twenty4seven]

Vegas always wins.

Just drive the strip one day and you will see lights erected on the backs and lost paychecks of losers.

Prop bets are designed to recover any straight bet losses. Sure, there are some who can brag of a once-in-a-lifetime win, but even bookies are eating filet mignon at the end of the day.

If you gamble for fun then enjoy the laugh you get after the high of pitching your money.

If you gamble for for the dream of hitting then do it until your dignity is swallowed by obsession.

If you gamble fully expecting to lose... well the only reward you will achieve is "Another Loser Award"

The sole purpose of this thread is to possibly fortify the notion that a gambler only fortifies the pocket of wolves.

Please think about it.

If you lost money to Super Bowl bets, it may be time to reevaluate your direction. If you are upside down and are hoping to 'recover' your losses then it may be time to consider professional help.

I am not kidding. Gambling destroys lives, family, and relationships.

The only way to not be a loser: Don't gamble. bet, or hedge wagers.

A gambling free life is one free of disguise, predators, or chains.

Gamblers Anonymous (http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/)

Always time to go back. I promise.

[Zacy87]

Thanks Dr Phil!

[Ray27Ray52]

WTF. Like seriously wtf?

Papa please don't preach before I've had my morning coffee.

[QuinEarlyDoucet]

Lol - this has potential!

[Brobocop]

Sounds like someone lost more than they could afford this past Sunday? What's the over/under on how many pages this goes? What's the Vegas money line of it getting locked at 7 pages? WHERE CAN I PLACE MY BETS ON THESE THINGS?

[marinocollector]

Sounds like someone lost more than they could afford this past Sunday? What's the over/under on how many pages this goes? What's the Vegas money line of it getting locked at 7 pages? WHERE CAN I PLACE MY BETS ON THESE THINGS?

I'll start collecting the bets.... Props only... Daddy needs a new steak dinner!

[byronscott4ever]

Vegas doesn't make much on SB bets, they make it on everything else those people buy

[theblemishedone]

While I respect your views and virtues, it's a little tough for me to want to "save" myself when you make posts like this in other threads. Again, no disrespect, but...

When I was in Vegas once, I lost $100 quickly on a Roulette table.

Shortly after that consignment I spent $105 on a chocolate malt and hooker and Vegas tasted alot better.

[Hess687]

This guy probably thinks Ryan Reynolds deserved an Oscar for his work in the movie Green Lantern.

[codered]

This guy probably thinks Ryan Reynolds deserved an Oscar for his work in the movie Green Lantern.

Hey!! Keep Ryan Reynolds out of this! He's a beautiful Canadian national treasure!! :-)

[preakness]

You're right.
I screwed up my life betting Denver, the under, and also over 37.5 rushing yards on Cam


What a mistake
I ruined my life

Guess my buddy was a fool for his Denver to win super bowl
Bet at 18-1

[Hess687]

Hey!! Keep Ryan Reynolds out of this! He's a beautiful Canadian national treasure!! :-)

He'll redeem himself this weekend with Deadpool

[Ray27Ray52]

Over/under on Deadpool making $100 million this weekend?

[Boo]

Over/under on Deadpool making $100 million this weekend?

Under. Cold as S this weekend in the NE and it is Valentine's Day weekend. Only people going to see Deadpool are dudes without women.

[JosieD]

What step are you on?

[theblemishedone]

My ladyfriend and I are going to see the movie together. Only way we would do it is at an AMC theater that was not general admission (dine-in with the big seats).


I say over $100 million because it is Valentine's day weekend, they have no real competition movie-wise, the movie might actually surpass the hype and it's Ryan Reynolds.

Under. Cold as S this weekend in the NE and it is Valentine's Day weekend. Only people going to see Deadpool are dudes without women.

[mrmojorisin71]

My buddy actually bet that Von Miller would win the mvp...pretty rough odds there

[jlzinck]

My buddy actually bet that Von Miller would win the mvp...pretty rough odds there

I want to say I saw him at 35-1 on Bovada.

I thought it was going to be a FG Fest and wagered $5 of Gano at 66-1 for MVP:D

[armyatc22]

I have a feeling this is one of the steps in a step plan to get clean of gambling

[huskerman47]

So don't gamble but buy cardboard for hundreds of dollars:coffee:

[MasterPattie]

Vegas always wins.

Just drive the strip one day and you will see lights erected on the backs and lost paychecks of losers.

Prop bets are designed to recover any straight bet losses. Sure, there are some who can brag of a once-in-a-lifetime win, but even bookies are eating filet mignon at the end of the day.

If you gamble for fun then enjoy the laugh you get after the high of pitching your money.

If you gamble for for the dream of hitting then do it until your dignity is swallowed by obsession.

If you gamble fully expecting to lose... well the only reward you will achieve is "Another Loser Award"

The sole purpose of this thread is to possibly fortify the notion that a gambler only fortifies the pocket of wolves.

Please think about it.

If you lost money to Super Bowl bets, it may be time to reevaluate your direction. If you are upside down and are hoping to 'recover' your losses then it may be time to consider professional help.

I am not kidding. Gambling destroys lives, family, and relationships.

The only way to not be a loser: Don't gamble. bet, or hedge wagers.

A gambling free life is one free of disguise, predators, or chains.

Gamblers Anonymous (http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/)

Always time to go back. I promise.

Nothing you said was out of line, and I think most people would even agree with the majority of this.

The problem is, people don't like it when they are told what they can and cannot do when it comes to their money. It comes off as really preachy.

There are plenty of people who can gamble responsibly. Then there are those who can't and take it too far. I am sorry for anyone who has someone they know whose life has been destroyed by a gambling addiction.

[bojesphob]

The thing I find interesting is this was posted on a football card forum. If you're here reading this and you've broken product recently, then you're a gambler.

[xavieronly1]

Sound like you have a little "gamble" evil in you.

"It wasn't hard to catch on to the game that most card companies play by making one card uber hard to find to complete a set. I still remember the joy I felt when I finally opened a pack and there it was!"

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/welcome-new-members-read-here-first/957614-started-garbage-pail-kids.html

[RogerGodahell]

Just keep doubling down until you win again....you'll be fine. I kid i kid.

[imbaked247]

Under. Cold as S this weekend in the NE and it is Valentine's Day weekend. Only people going to see Deadpool are dudes without women.

LOL I see your cold in NE and raise you the record breaking heat here in SD. All this sunny warmth is tuff but gotta do what I gotta do. :D:)!:) Over.

[imbaked247]

Just keep doubling down until you win again....you'll be fine. I kid i kid.

I gambled on a fart and crapped out no way I'm doubling down :eek:

[Grid]

Feb 3rd, we were in vegas for the Bears Super Bowl run. Damn you Rex Grossman. Hester was on fire all season. My buddy placed the following bets.

Hester to score the 1st points of the game 100-1. Bet $20
Hester to win MVP 1000-1. Bet $20.00.

And the Bears to win for $50. and $10 on some other prop. Like the OP I thought it was sucker bets.

I put my hundo on the Bears to win. I lose $100.

His money? He walked away with $1900. I'm the sucker now. If he had bet that Hester would return the opening kickoff that was something crazy like 2000-1 since it was never done before.

Years later I was in vegas and hit for $10,365 on a slot machine at Monte Carlo. I wanted a prop bet to go big on. I thought about taking the $10K and going for the biggest long shot i could find. If the Giants scored the 1st points of the game over the pats it was like 2-1. If they did so via Safety it was like 2000-1. I was a pussy and didnt place my bet. I didnt win my millions

[seabass97166]

You failed OP....I guess you didn't read this part:

The Twelve Traditions of Gamblers Anonymous


11. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion, we must always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films and television.

[Dbacksbaseball]

Op does realize he posted on a forum of gamblers right. Every time you open a pack of cards its like playing a $5 scratch off. Opening a box? Thats like playing roulette and putting your money straight on 0. A Case? Betting on the long shot horse at the track.

Thanks for the advice but it was never going to be received here lol.

[Bostonsports1]

I took Von Miller to win MVP(was in Vegas), was awesome to hit that. Also took Broncos ML and Under as well as a few others that hit. A few of my props hit but most were just for fun. Wish I bet more on Von but 5 to win 175 was still pretty solid.

[paparoke]

I bet $80 on a ton of $5 props during the superbowl, and came out $20 up. Makes the game much more fun to watch and as long as people can wager what they are willing to lose, I don't see a problem with doing it.

[Earlsnake07]

Its only a problem when you lose............well....my problem got bigger last weekend.

Don't worry OP - March madness is just around the corner!

[dbaks]

Damn I had no idea....I really thought I could make some serious money on prop bets. Thanks OP for setting me straight.........back to my dice game on the street corner

[majestik101]

Under. Cold as S this weekend in the NE and it is Valentine's Day weekend. Only people going to see Deadpool are dudes without women.

^^^^^^^^^^^

Harsh. But true.

[Hess687]

Under. Cold as S this weekend in the NE and it is Valentine's Day weekend. Only people going to see Deadpool are dudes without women.

^^^^^^^^^^^

Harsh. But true.

Actually not true at all. As one poster already stated he is going with his gf. I, myself, am going with my wife, after she got hooked on Iron Man and his witty-ness she can't get enough of these movies now. She's the one that actually recommended seeing Deadpool.

It may not bank over a hundred mill, but it will be close. Cold weather is even more of a reason to camp out in a movie theater and the only people celebrating Valentine's Day are high school kids for the most part.

[RandysHobby]

Its a jehova witness

[NickM]

I bet the OP is not long for this board.
[Note to mods - wordplay/figure of speech, not actual offer to gamble]

[Brobocop]

Speaking of prop bets, what's the over under and money line for the Deadpool weekend gross? I'm willing to bet that it doesn't cross $60 million. Rated R, niche character, Valentine's Day weekend, bad weather coming in.

[Ray27Ray52]

This is why I love BO. The OP's well intentioned, though woefully misguided post is being completely ignored. Thread hijack complete with prop bets on Deadpools weekend gross.

Deadpool opens up against Zoolander 2 and How to be Single so it will face some stiff competition. How to Be Single should fare well since a ton of poor young men will be forced to take their significant other to see it. Zoolander 2 will pull in around 40-45 million is my guess and will finish 2nd. Deadpool should gross around $65-70 million. Book it now.

[pejc300]

Check out the other posts from the OP from the bottom up. I'm thinking possible PBM. Only has 29 posts because he has to look up every word in a dictionary/thesaurus.

I fancy the lad is quite the peculiar fellow myself.

[jasonm2121]

Tell that to Carrot Top

[pgisback]

There was so much Cam Newton hype it was actually plus money to bet that he wouldn't win the Super Bowl MVP. Easy money!!

[preakness]

4-1 odds OP doesn't respond

-170 that if he responds, he responds to one of my posts

[jasonm2121]

4-1 odds OP doesn't respond

-170 that if he responds, he responds to one of my posts

dibssss

[pgisback]

Under. Cold as S this weekend in the NE and it is Valentine's Day weekend. Only people going to see Deadpool are dudes without women.

The commercials on national television make it look so cheesy. But if you watch the NSFW on Youtube it actually looks like some fun. My favorite part is when he chops a dudes head off and kicks it like a soccer ball. It's definitely not your normal PG-13 comic movie.

[TimBuckTwo]

It is okay to gamble but once you have your "F*** You " money, you should quit.

[Hess687]

The commercials on national television make it look so cheesy. But if you watch the NSFW on Youtube it actually looks like some fun. My favorite part is when he chops a dudes head off and kicks it like a soccer ball. It's definitely not your normal PG-13 comic movie.

It's Rated R.

[pgisback]

It's Rated R.

I know

[TheHeel]

I am up many, many times over. ;)

Gambling is great.

[skillovermyluck]

if there is one other holiday , besides Halloween , that women actually take on the part of being slutty ... i would say its Valentines Day .. women will want to go see Deadpool because he is so vulgar and witty .. that will make them feel dirty and lusting for the D***

over on 60 million on Deadpool .. i have a Mark Sanchez patch card on it

[brendanb438]

During the good ole days of online poker back in the early and mid 2000s I turned a $10 freeplay from an online poker site into roughly $120,000 in less than 3 years Green Lantern.

Sure I once lost a bet on WSEX of $1400 trying to clear a bonus with live in game betting on an NFL over under. Sure it was $1400 to win like $12 being 8 minutes into the 2nd quarter needing 5 points more to hit the in game over bet to win my $12. Score was already tied 17-17 with zero defense so far in the game. Sure each team missed an easy field goal from that point on and each team turned the ball over at least once in the red zone in the 2nd half. Yup the game ended on a field goal for the win and for the loss on my over bet of $1400 to win $12. Got greedy throttling through a $300 bonus.

#@#@#@#@ happens and do not gamble outside of your comfort zone and what you can afford to lose. I made a ton of money during this time as mentioned above from NL holdem, bonus whoring and a ton of sports betting, prop betting, etc. This was my worse bad beat during that run. My best beat was betting the over/unders on Movie gross opening weekends. I had bets on over/unders at different sports betting sites on one of the Saw (horror movie) sequels. The lines were being moved up and down on the amount of millions the move would do opening weekend in the US at different times on these sites based on each sites individual bets coming in. When it was all said and done I had roughly $5800 bet across the board on both overs and unders on like 7 or so different sites. Worst case I was tying this money up for about 5 days and was gonna walk away with like $400 in profits. Depending on what it exactly ended at the winnings went up from there. I had a $250,000 sweet spot that if the movie ended there I would win ALL bets for roughly $5800 in winnings. Preliminary gross ticket sales came in and I looked like I was gonna be up around $1500. When the final $$$ amount was posted online for all sportsbooks to pay out the movie hit that sweet spot and I made $5800 off of a damn Saw sequel.

Be smart, look for ways to angle shoot and you will come out ahead. Damn I miss those days, just found my old Neteller debt card out of the Bahamas. Nothing like having a numbered bank account in the Bahamas with no name or SS# attached to it in which you could move money across sites in minutes or roll up to an ATM and take out as much cash as you desired. No daily limits just had to deal with individual transaction limits on the ATM.. :)

The IRS got their share though because the first few times I withdrew from Neteller I did transfers into my personal checking account creating a clear paper trail and wasn't gonna screw with a possible audit later on.

[twenty4seven]

I am regretfully sorry if this thread came across as preachy or soapbox sounding. Not the intention at all.

Over the years I have witnessed a few sad stories of a friend and co-worker lose their families and livelihood to gambling addiction. What sparked this thread was yet another story I read recently about someone who committed suicide after trying to recover gambling losses during the Super Bowl.

If you don't have a gambling problem then this post was not necessarily meant for you.

My intentions were to hopefully reach someone who may be in a very narrow spot or a dark place. I have posted similar content on other forums but did not receive the mocking attitude elsewhere like it did here.

Gambling can be fun but there are many who struggle with it and you may even be personally effected by it someday. It's hard to watch.

Cheers.

[twenty4seven]

You failed OP....I guess you didn't read this part:

The Twelve Traditions of Gamblers Anonymous


11. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion, we must always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films and television.

I have never been to Gamblers Anonymous nor have any affiliation with them but thanks for the tidbit.

[twenty4seven]

While I respect your views and virtues, it's a little tough for me to want to "save" myself when you make posts like this in other threads. Again, no disrespect, but...

This is an excerpt from a thread about gambling when it comes to opening packs/boxes. Such was a tongue-in-cheek response to the gambling nature of purchasing card products.

I have only been to Vegas once and it sadly did not include a hooker.

[twenty4seven]

Sound like you have a little "gamble" evil in you.

"It wasn't hard to catch on to the game that most card companies play by making one card uber hard to find to complete a set. I still remember the joy I felt when I finally opened a pack and there it was!"

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/welcome-new-members-read-here-first/957614-started-garbage-pail-kids.html

For sure, though I am a collector at heart, this was probably one of my first lessons in life.

[pgisback]

Early lines out for next years Super Bowl.

Led by the Patriots for some reason...

Pats +700
Seahawks +1000
Steelers +1000
Packers +1000

Cleveland Browns are so miserable they double every other team...

Browns +15000

[theblemishedone]

If I knew a Vegas book that would've taken this bet...

Box Office: 'Deadpool' Makes History With $132.4M Weekend, Colossal $152.2M Holiday - Hollywood Reporter (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-deadpool-makes-history-865143)

Speaking of prop bets, what's the over under and money line for the Deadpool weekend gross? I'm willing to bet that it doesn't cross $60 million. Rated R, niche character, Valentine's Day weekend, bad weather coming in.

[jasonm2121]

Early lines out for next years Super Bowl.

Led by the Patriots for some reason...

Pats +700
Seahawks +1000
Steelers +1000
Packers +1000

Cleveland Browns are so miserable they double every other team...

Browns +15000

Vegas is assuming teams are healthy at this point

[IronMonkey415]

I gamble every day.

[jasonm2121]

I gamble every day.

What is your avatar? A bladder? Thing is legit

[IronMonkey415]

Yea it is from a commercial during this year Super Bowl.
Not many people saw it..hah

3Hnldf3z4bY

[jasonm2121]

Haha thought so, love a good pharma commercial

[Brobocop]

If I knew a Vegas book that would've taken this bet...

Box Office: 'Deadpool' Makes History With $132.4M Weekend, Colossal $152.2M Holiday - Hollywood Reporter (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-deadpool-makes-history-865143)

Blew that one. Thankfully they don't take prop bets like that.

[theblemishedone]

It's all good. I had reserved seating at the AMC dine-in theater and nothing was sold out as of Thursday night.

Yeah, the sub-zero temps here in the northeast didn't deter many people it seemed. Parking lot was packed.

Blew that one. Thankfully they don't take prop bets like that.