Would meeting a profitable sports bettor change your mind?

[Beparanf]

My general opinion is that the success of sports betting is determined not only by luck, but also by the experience and knowledge of the bettor. And something else. If I had met such a person (who constantly wins), then in the end I would have decided that he was winning because he has something else - insider information, and/or participates in match-fixing schemes, for example, as a figurehead for betting and receiving money.

I would also assume that the bettor winning consistently has some kind of hack into the system or a way an insider just like you said because winning isn't easy and no one can be lucky enough to be profitable from betting without having a means to do so. well, some people use the arbitrage betting system, this is capable of putting them in profit but not every bettor makes profit from it

There’s some bettor that is just good on sports analysis by taking a bet with controlled risk involved without the need to risk on higher odds for good returns.

But you’re right too about other players that involved on shady tricks. I saw some member here in the forum that always encountering problem on multiple casino with same issue for not paying the profit that he made on sports betting.

Either way, there’s truly some sports bettor that is problematic for the sportsbook due to their win.

[fortunecrypto]

And if you already believe it’s possible, would that motivate you to seriously try the same path and aim for real profitability, not just casual betting?

Simple question, curious to hear honest answers.

Gamblers chase winning and success, so if a particular sports bettor claims he can make a living from his sports predictions and can show his stats and earnings, then I'll take him seriously, provided I can imitate his effort.

Not all gamblers are created equal; some gamblers have the hidden talent of making an insight on every game, I mean, a hunch that is their subconscious working; these people developed it through many years of practice.

[m2017]

If you believe sports betting can’t be profitable, and you meet someone you know is consistently winning long term, would that change your opinion or would you still say it’s just luck?

A positive example of one gambler who consistently wins versus a negative example of many gamblers who fail to replicate the first one's success? I don't think meeting a winning gambler will fundamentally change my opinion about the possibility of winning at gambling. Even purely statistically, such a gambler's success won't inspire me with hope of long-term winning at gambling. Most likely, I'll stick to my old belief that it's due to luck, even if only for a long period. I know one such example of people who are simply pathologically lucky. I'm not inclined to believe in the supernatural, but there are people who, for inexplicable reasons, "luck smiles upon" them, and it's not due to some "special gambling technique or strategy".

And if you already believe it’s possible, would that motivate you to seriously try the same path and aim for real profitability, not just casual betting?

Simple question, curious to hear honest answers.

Let's say I believed this. But even so, I wouldn't try to repeat the same path, because I don't "feel the strength" to consistently earn money through gambling. I'm simply unlucky in this field. And what works for one person isn't necessarily the same for another. We are, after all, different from each other, and "the same path" may prove completely unworkable for others.

[lovesmayfamilis]

I've always believed that sports betting can be profitable, but it requires not only luck but also some knowledge of the teams you're betting on. I have a lot of people around me who are professional sports fans; they're naturally familiar with all the intricacies that can arise during the game, know some players in the local championship, and sometimes they manage to win. I also try to bet on local sports, but I'm rather clumsy at it, as I'm still learning the ropes, although I did enjoy a couple of wins last year.

[Tungbulu]

I've always believed that sports betting can be profitable, but it requires not only luck but also some knowledge of the teams you're betting on. I have a lot of people around me who are professional sports fans; they're naturally familiar with all the intricacies that can arise during the game, know some players in the local championship, and sometimes they manage to win. I also try to bet on local sports, but I'm rather clumsy at it, as I'm still learning the ropes, although I did enjoy a couple of wins last year.

It takes more than just being lucky and being familiar with the teams you’re betting on to be profitable in gambling. While these contributes to it, it also takes one with self control and discipline, because even if you have all the knowledge in world about the teams and your predictions are almost flawless, but lack self control and discipline, you’re definitely set to meet your doom because you’ve already lost even before you started betting and even with all the knowledge and luck.

[Peanutswar]

If you believe sports betting can’t be profitable, and you meet someone you know is consistently winning long term, would that change your opinion or would you still say it’s just luck?

And if you already believe it’s possible, would that motivate you to seriously try the same path and aim for real profitability, not just casual betting?

I'd rather say some gifted people are lucky in life and people who are skilled and knowledgeable but of course before having this they learned a lot of things and effort to extend their research about the game, and an advantage to others such as other information that could be used for their bet,s if it has the potential to win or not. Now if ive seen others become profitable with their bets its good thing to them but if you are friend of mine you can seek an advice to them what are their edge against the game could be a good if you share each other an information so you can learn from them too but if not you must need to rely with yourself only. I do recommend not to much take much pressure with yourself like that because there's an envy could affect your emotion and create an uncessary decisions too when it comes your turn to make bet.

[Rashlyowl]

If you believe sports betting can’t be profitable, and you meet someone you know is consistently winning long term, would that change your opinion or would you still say it’s just luck?

I will change my opinion with the 'if' context you provided. In fact, I do believe that we can profit in the long run in sports betting. Sports betting is different from slots, we can choose to have strategies to increase our chances. Whatever the gambling type, luck has its own place, but in some types, luck can be in 2nd or 3rd place (luck is below skill & strategy).

[capokmerah]

Simple question, curious to hear honest answers.

Betting on sports is not 100% down to luck alone. If I meet someone who has a long term win, the first thing I want to ask is just the technique first, I don't want to start straight away because as I said, betting on sports is not about luck but analysis, knowledge andspecific understanding of the sport.
It will indeed be very tempting to see other people win, but the same conditions are not easy to get just like that

[abaeze]

To be honest, I don't see sports betting as just luck because it involves a lot of calculations, statistics and how players play in a team, which results in winning and losing the game. However, sometimes winning matches have to be lost due to match fixing, which is very bad to accept. However, I don't believe that long-term profit is impossible.

If in reality I see someone who has been winning consistently for years, I will ask him about his strategy and his betting techniques and other tips for winning. Because sports betting does not depend only on luck, but also on sporting knowledge, planning, courage and confidence.

[Numeral]

Sports betting can be profitable. I've even heard that there are professional bettors who make a living solely from betting, but that's more of a different activity than what we do when we look at the bookmaker's line and decide to place a bet. The approach is completely different there. Strategies may vary, but often some additional information is used to gain an advantage over the bookmaker and make a profit.

Knowing the success stories, I personally would not want to become a professional in this field, as there are too many parameters to consider in order to succeed. There are areas of activity where it is much easier to earn money. And if you treat betting not as a job, then it becomes a game of chance, in which you cannot earn much.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

If you believe sports betting can’t be profitable, and you meet someone you know is consistently winning long term, would that change your opinion or would you still say it’s just luck?

And if you already believe it’s possible, would that motivate you to seriously try the same path and aim for real profitability, not just casual betting?

Simple question, curious to hear honest answers.

First, why should I still doubt when I already know someone who is consistently winning whether long or short term?
And secondly, I would still believe it's luck because this is something that is unique with everyone, whether you believe it or not, we all are lucky differently.
There are people who are lucky in the area of business and are not lucky in anything that has to do with gambling, there are others who are lucky in every thing that has to do with gambling but are not lucky with setting up and managing their own business.

This is why destinies are different, I can't become a heavy gambler because someone I know is gambling and hitting it big everytime, that it is working for him does not mean it will work for me except he or she is close enough and decide to carry me along.

[Hatchy]

If you believe sports betting can’t be profitable, and you meet someone you know is consistently winning long term, would that change your opinion or would you still say it’s just luck?

And if you already believe it’s possible, would that motivate you to seriously try the same path and aim for real profitability, not just casual betting?

Simple question, curious to hear honest answers.

Like they say, seeing is believing.. most times we as humans tend to agree with what we can see or have some kind of proof. Gambling is just one thing that might seem to many impossible to become profitable at. And that's because of the rate of losses we encounter everyday while gambling. But if we can get some one who is actually very good at sport betting or gambling in general it would boost our confidence to learn from them. I had a friend then who is used to be very good at sport betting. He didn't just play one kind of sport but different kinds that I myself haven't even thought of playing on before.. upon hearing from him his success stories, I was motivated to learn from his as well..

[Pandu Geddon]

And if you already believe it’s possible, would that motivate you to seriously try the same path and aim for real profitability, not just casual betting?

I will not make gambling something serious to pursue, let alone aim for consistent profits. You must have seen many gamblers who end up losing their jobs or damaging family relationships because of gambling. The more focused and serious you are about gambling, the more it allows you to neglect other things. 
Bet as usual, you can still win or lose.

[YOSHIE]

Would meeting a profitable sports bettor change your mind?

No, I remain in my own opinion, in my view sports gambling is different from other types of games, I once followed a friend of mine where when he placed sports bets he always won, but he never gave the right advice and goals.
For example: he bets on club A but he tells us that it is good to place a bet on club B, but the information he gives is not entirely reliable.

So, I taught myself about sports betting, for now I managed to do it, for that I have no influence on anyone I know even though he is an expert in sports betting, I am satisfied with my own predictions and analysis, even if it wins or loses.

[Rabata]

If you believe sports betting can’t be profitable, and you meet someone you know is consistently winning long term, would that change your opinion or would you still say it’s just luck?

I don't like to gamble by watching others win. Because I believe that the way luck helped him will not be the same in my case. I have seen some people who have made good profits in the long run but there are more who have lost their wealth in the long run. That is why I don't get excited by seeing the profits of others gambling, but I try to gamble according to my ability. I don't believe that anyone can profit by following someone else in gambling. It is not possible. The results may be good in one or two bets but in the long run it is not profitable. Even if I meet someone like that, nothing will change in me, but I will praise their luck.

[Akbarkoe]

If you believe sports betting can’t be profitable, and you meet someone you know is consistently winning long term, would that change your opinion or would you still say it’s just luck?

And if you already believe it’s possible, would that motivate you to seriously try the same path and aim for real profitability, not just casual betting?

Simple question, curious to hear honest answers.

Given the opportunity and the evidence is real only a fool and does not like gambling will reject it, I personally will definitely learn how he can win his bets, isn't that what we want from gambling, I want to feel what it's like for the bookie to reject me because I always win wherever I am, I'm not a hypocrite and I want it, so have you found a person who can do that? Please introduce it to me, even if I have to pay to meet him I will do it.

[JunaidAzizi]

Luck is also a main character in sports betting, but it is not the only one. There are other factors that can be used for consistent winning. If someone fails in luck and experiences losses in betting, they can simply rely on their knowledge and experience. If that fails, then luck will be the one that can uplift their bet.

And yes, if I am losing again and again and encounter someone who wins consistently from sports betting, it would directly divert my mind from skipping and encourage me to give sports betting some more time.

[eisen33]

Luck is also a main character in sports betting, but it is not the only one. There are other factors that can be used for consistent winning. If someone fails in luck and experiences losses in betting, they can simply rely on their knowledge and experience. If that fails, then luck will be the one that can uplift their bet.

And yes, if I am losing again and again and encounter someone who wins consistently from sports betting, it would directly divert my mind from skipping and encourage me to give sports betting some more time.

Luck alone won't allow you to consistently win at gambling, because luck is fickle. If someone can win consistently, it's clear they must be applying something else, some knowledge, and perhaps their approach is different. I'd love to talk to someone who can make money from gambling, but I don't know anyone I know who's into gambling, so I don't even know how I could meet someone who makes money from gambling.

[bitzizzix]

i wouldn’t want to pop his bubble it clearly works for him so i won’t discourage him but i also wouldn’t want to try it myself just to end up disappointed at the end

There’s nothing wrong with trying as long as you’re not blindly following anyone.
The smart thing to do is to test whether the method is actually profitable.

You can start with the minimum bets and test it for months to see if there’s real consistency. If it works, then that’s the time you slowly scale up and go bigger.

Of course, if you're interested in trying it, I think it wouldn't hurt to verify its validity. And as you said, we can test it with minimal bets until you find results. And if it produces consistent wins, that's luck, but I don't think there's a perfect method in any form of betting that can produce consistent wins. Because generally, the percentage of losses is greater than the percentage of wins, and there may be ways to reverse this. I mean, a way to produce more wins than losses is possible, but it won't produce consistent wins.

[Davidvictorson]

If you believe sports betting can’t be profitable, and you meet someone you know is consistently winning long term, would that change your opinion or would you still say it’s just luck?

And if you already believe it’s possible, would that motivate you to seriously try the same path and aim for real profitability, not just casual betting?

Simple question, curious to hear honest answers.

It would be interesting to meet someone who’s been winning consistently or rather who has been profitable. In my estimation, what I would take out of it is that , it takes years to become profitable. I’ll ask him how long he has been gambling and when did he start becoming profitable. Keeping in mind that profitability is an umbrella word that doesn’t just including winning but knowing when to walk away and take takes, knowing when to read more to increase your knowledge, knowing about bankroll management and how it works. These are all part of profitability.