Education of a Sports Bettor (Plastic Comb)

by Bob McCune (Author) "I might have entitled this chapter, "The Profile of a Sports Bettor" or "The Growth of a Sports Bettor", or maybe something else; however, when..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"When things go bad for professional athletes they go back to their teachers. We professional gamblers turn to Bob McCune." -- Steve Ryzner, Professional Gambler

"…(Bob McCune) has reached the elite of our industry. I consider him an expert. I highly recommend this book." -- Sonny Reizner - Sportbook Manager/Professional Gambler

"…Before you blow a few bucks on a losing wager, invest those dollars in yourself. Read this book!" -- Mort Olshan, Publisher, The Gold Sheet

Product Description
I have never met a professional-level sports bettor who has not read the first edition of Education of a Sports Bettor. Most pro gamblers can quote passages from that first edition even years after having read it, and there can be no better testament than that to the value of this work. The purpose of writing this review is supposed to be to sell this 2nd Edition to sports bettors, but that purpose seems entirely unnecessary and redundant. It is as though the gods of sports betting are saying, "Of course, sports bettors will want this book. Just tell them it's available, then get out of the way and tell them where to buy it."

If you're already a successful handicapper get ready to improve your bottom line immediately and dramatically. If you're a recreational bettor wanting to expand your hobby this work will cut years from your learning time. Expert or beginner, you will be glad you got this book. The author covers everything it takes to be a successful sports bettor, including sections on how to predict winners in football, basketball and baseball, along with a thorough explanation of successful money management. Includes interviews with successful pro gamblers explaining 'how they do it'.

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Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 160 pages
• Publisher: Flying M Group (March 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963650068
• ISBN-13: 978-0963650061
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,310,146 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring read, bad poetry, useless advice, February 20, 2004

By	obediah (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This is a book about sports gambling. It is supposed to provide the reader with an education, equipped with which he or she can finally beat the bookmaker. In a word it is horrible. The book is poorly written and it was a real struggle to force myself through the text. The chapters are littered with bad attempts at poetry.

Although there may be one or two useful points, they are buried under a massive proliferation of obvious statements, paragraphs that lead nowhere and gushings of "Bob's Law", an example of which reads "Just when you're getting ready to call your bookie, someone always calls you".

The book is ring bound and the presentation is very shabby. Although there are few things that are blatantly incorrect, I cannot find any redeeming attributes which would lead me to recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not applicable to Present Day Sports Gambling, November 22, 2007

By	Qofspades - See all my reviews

Bob McCune's book "Education of a Sports Bettor" contains little advice which would actually help one become a professional gambler. JR Miller, (who is a long term losing tout) sells McCunes books on his website. Much of the book consists of long ramblings which offers no help (maybe some wisdom) on handicapping.

His baseball methodology will not work in todays market.. Sabermetrics is the way to go. I would suggest reading Michael Murray's "Betting Baseball" and the basketball information is rather outdated. You'd be better off learning how to statistically rate teams rather than use the simplistic method that Bob suggests. Betting the NBA is nowhere near as easy as when they article in this book was written (in the 1980's)

I do not recommend buying this book.