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Originally Posted by classhandicapper
Let's face it, even if you have an edge on this game, the amount time, work, and dedication involved in keeping it typically makes it a bad use of time unless you love the sport and challenge of trying to show a profit at the end of the year. To make any significant money you need the bankroll and psychological makeup to put large sums of money through the windows and deal with the ups, downs, and stresses of that long term. Not everyone is wired for all that. It's easier to write a book, sell information, or get paid to give away your picks and insights. |
No matter how good the horseplayer is, his income remains very irregular and inconsistent...and this can fray the nerves of all but the most stoic players. I applaud those who leverage their gambling knowledge into a steady income. It's hard to overrate a regular paycheck.
