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Old 09-27-2006, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Gander

3) Dont quit your job, I am with you on that. I imagine both of us work in professional enviroments and make pretty decent money. Why would we want to give that up to hang around OTBs with crispy critters all day to sweat out a living? Or sit home and make bets on a computer?
Maybe because

(1) making a living by finding good betting opportunities can be both challenging and a lot of fun.
(2) there is zero need to go to an OTB.
(3) it's nice to be able to take days off whenever you feel like it.

Your points are valid, too, Gander. There is a good chunk of stress that comes with the uncertain income. But if one is very disciplined and understands risk, the rewards are there.

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