Winning is Just the Beginning: The Toughest Part of Being a Pro Sports Bettor

Submitted by Ean Lamb on

Written by :

Ean Lamb

Published on :

In this installment of Be Better Bettors, pro gambler Gadoon “Spanky” Kryollos talks about what it's like to bet sports, the trials and tribulations, and to show that this is not easy.

"99% of those listening to this, you're going to fall flat on their face.  If you can't win, it doesn't matter," Spanky says.

"It's not easy to win.  This is not a given.  This is not an occupation that you go to work and are guaranteed a paycheck.  You actually have to pick winners, bet and you have to win more than you lose.  Very difficult to do this professionally."

Spanky notes that he and other pros are able to get past the obstacles, but it takes work.

"Winning is just the beginning.  Once you know how to win, that's when the real challenge begins.  Having to go through the struggles of losing.  Can you handle that 45% when you are losing?  Can you handle that rough week, two weeks, month, two month stretch where you haven't earned a penny.  That is not inherent in us as people to work so hard and have nothing to show for it.  That is the hardest thing, honestly."

betonline_50.png

Interview with Mr. St Laurent from Major League Wrestling: New TV Deal & More! | The Fight Guys

In this week's special interview from The Fight Guys, we welcome Mr. St. Laurent (a.k.a. MSL) COO from Major League Wrestling (MLW) to discuss some of the exciting news that came out last week when it was announced that MLW had found new TV home in the REELZ network.

Also, MSL will tell us more about the MLW roster ahead of their debut on their new TV-home, as well as the detail of how the relationship between MLW and BetOnline came about.

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com

Related Content

PPH World Cup Game Prop Bets - France vs. Spain

PPH World Cup Game Prop Bets - France vs. Spain

Bookies across the globe are making out like bandits this World Cup, assuming of course they have the very best in soccer betting software.
Venetian Will Have to Pay $7.2M Fine Over Orange County, California Bookie Case

Venetian Will Have to Pay $7.2M Fine Over Orange County, California Bookie Case

The Venetian Casino becomes the fourth having to pay a fine for its relationship with a San Juan Capistrano, California bookie.
Tennis Betting Software for Wimbledon: Why Some Bookies Are Missing Out

Tennis Betting Software for Wimbledon: Why Some Bookies Are Missing Out

It goes without saying why bookies are loosing out in a big way by failing to offer the very best in tennis betting software to their players, especially with events such as the French Open, Wimbledon (currently underway as we write this) and the upcoming U.S . Open.
PPH World Cup Game Prop Bets - England vs. Mexico

PPH World Cup Game Prop Bets - England vs. Mexico

Sportsbook operators across the globe will be excited about this classic World Cup match competition taking place Sunday between two soccer powerhouses, England and Mexico.