Hello everyone, I'm a new member here and have just been looking around this site. It looks great with absolutely loads of information to go through. I've been looking around a few different IM forums recently but this is the first one that I've actually decided to post on because it looks like the best one I've seen so far. My main online trade is writing and I also dabble in a little sports betting / investing when I get the time (hence my username!). I'm looking forward to getting more familiar with this forum and its members in the future and hopefully learning and contributing a fair amount as well. As I'm still trying to get my bearings on here, I'd be interested to know what other people's opinions are on how this site compares to some of the other well known IM forums out there and in what way this site stands out from the rest. Thanks!
Hey boldpunter , I'm new on this one too. Yeah I'm jealous I wish our government would loosen up some so i could get in on the sports betting thing too.
Hi seadog, Yeah I know its hard for you guys in the states because I don't think they let you use betting exchanges over there which makes it very difficult to turn a meaningful profit from punting IMHO. It seems amazing to me that your government won't let you do this but I guess that's just the way it goes. Bookmakers and Sportsbooks pretty much have all the odds sown up in their favour and will limit your stakes right down even if you do manage to make a long term profit with them so its like fighting a losing battle. That said, only a small percentage of betting exchange users manage to make a long term profit - but at least it is possible.
Hey, boldpanter! Welcome here! Impressive intro! I’m sure you’ll find everything you are looking for here! Good luck to you and successful bets!