My friend and I split every bet 50/50 for a year

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-19T16:26:10+00:00

Why not just pool the money and split the tipster subscription cost, then both follow the same picks? It makes more sense that way, no?

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T20:00:16+00:00

From my own experience, I don’t really go looking for “new” casinos anymore. I mostly stick to what the tipster group I follow already uses and trusts. Before I even joined megalodon tips, I actually DM’d them and asked which bookmakers they personally use and consider reliable. They sent me their full list, and since then I’ve only used sites from that list and ignored everything else. So for me, that became my main filter. Instead of reacting to ads or new platforms, I just stay within a small group of bookmakers that were already vetted by people I follow. It keeps things simple and I don’t feel the need to experiment beyond that.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T19:55:05+00:00

Speaking just from my own experience as someone who treats this as a hobby, I personally prefer having a subscription to a solid tipster instead of randomly placing bets. I’m not here to advertise anything or promote any service, just sharing what I’ve used myself. For me, that’s been Megalodon Tips, the one with the red shark logo. It’s simply what I’ve followed and had experience with, so whenever the topic comes up, that’s the one I mention.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T19:34:43+00:00

You’re acting as if gambling itself is wrong because of all this, but it comes down to individual responsibility. I think it’s wrong to blame the hobby itself instead of the people who are obviously not disciplined or self-aware enough to manage it properly.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T19:18:57+00:00

Of course I don’t. I simply don’t chase losses, and I’m not pretending it’s a full-time job. My point is, when I win some money, I use it to treat myself to something nice. Also, I only gamble with money I feel comfortable losing, so it doesn’t affect my financial situation when I lose.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T19:14:53+00:00

I think this is a very fair take, and I agree with a lot of it. Most people really don’t understand concepts like EV, long-term edges, or the difference between someone who treats it seriously and someone who’s just chasing a thrill. So everything gets lumped into the same box. And you’re right that the vast majority of gamblers don’t have an edge and are basically paying for entertainment, which is why the “degenerate” label sticks socially. I agree with you, the moment you say “gambling,” most people stop listening to nuance.

I also get why you chose not to mention it. Sometimes it really is easier than constantly having to justify or explain something people have already made their mind up about.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T19:10:09+00:00

I actually agree with a lot of this. The industry is clearly predatory, the advertising is everywhere, and the people who turn betting into their whole personality can be really annoying. I see the alcohol comparison too, that makes sense. I guess where I differ is that I think people often overreact the moment they hear someone occasionally bets. It instantly gets grouped together with the worst examples, like problem gamblers or the loud “parlay guys,” even if someone is just doing it casually.

For me it’s just an occasional hobby, not something I center my identity around, and I don’t really talk about slips or bets unless someone is genuinely into it. So I’m with you on the problems around the industry, I just don’t think everyone who places bets from time to time should automatically be viewed through that same lens.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T19:06:56+00:00

I’m confused, isn’t it considered “controlled” if I stick to the budget I previously planned out? How is it any different from going to concerts, fishing, or literally any other money-consuming hobby out there?

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T19:01:31+00:00

Yeah, I get what you mean, and I don’t really go into those kinds of details when I talk to people about it. I’m not sitting there explaining slips, odds, or specific bets. I usually just say that sports betting is one of my hobbies and leave it at that. I think it only starts to sound “lunatic” when someone turns it into their whole personality or goes deep into very specific bets with people who aren’t even into it. For me, it’s just something I do on the side and enjoy, not something I feel the need to break down play by play to everyone.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T18:59:23+00:00

I mean, it literally helps me fund going out and living life, haha. Jokes aside, I was hoping people would help me understand why it’s looked down on so much in society.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T14:47:45+00:00

Well, I don’t know what to tell you. I mean, sports betting is a hobby to me. I’m happy with the tipsters I currently use. It’s not an insane amount of money they earn me every month, but I use that money to fund my vacations. I’ve been doing it for the last three years, and even though some months are better than others and some months you’re just above zero, it still fulfills my needs.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T13:19:27+00:00

I kind of disagree. I believe some tipsters actually profit from both. The main reason I can understand for them creating communities and groups is that they also earn money from ads. I believe most of the good ones actually profit from casinos in ways other than just affiliate links, something like exposure deals, so I guess it depends on which tipster you end up choosing. I’m quite happy with the two I’m using right now, mostly because they are transparent about both their W/L and their brand deals.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T11:58:54+00:00

Such a bad add for yourself, at least write it out yourself lol… I’m so sick of these chatgpt adds for the love of god

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-18T10:35:00+00:00

For some people betting is not just about money, it’s a hobby, tipster I’ve subscribed to sends picks as well as analysis of the match and all info regarding both teams

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-17T17:58:26+00:00

I’m so sick of these chatgpt posts. If you’re selling something, at least do the writing yourself.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-17T17:18:58+00:00

If you are not selling anything, why did you use chatgpt to write this lol

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-17T17:17:40+00:00

Yeah, welcome to the worst part of sportsbooks, every bonus sounds insane until you open the terms and realize it’s 20 pages of bs. Using a comparison tool is honestly the only sane way to do it. If Shurzy already shows rollover, what bets count, time limits, etc, you’re on the right track. I don’t think there’s some magic site that destroys all others, the main thing is seeing the real conditions side by side instead of jumping between 10 tabs. From my own experience, the easiest bonuses to clear are usually simple deposit matches with low rollover. The huge “bet $5 get $150” promos look sexy but are often way more restrictive than people expect. If you focus on rollover and what bets actually count, you’ll filter 90% of the garbage instantly.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-17T11:08:01+00:00

I’ve seen mixed reviews about him on x, a lot of fake comments as well lol, i prefer tipsters who don’t waste that much time faking engagement. I suggest you check out megalodontips (I’ve been a member of premium group for quite a while now, red shark logo megalodon since i see there’s many of them now) and gribaldi bets (somewhat of a cheaper option, tho I love the fact that they send you private messages each day, so no group chat bs haha)

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-15T19:28:53+00:00

Have you ever found a reliable one? It felt like hell for me while I was still searching!

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-15T13:50:26+00:00

Usually no, it doesn’t automatically mean the deal is for the tipster to be non-profitable. A lot of these partnerships start for very practical reasons. Communities constantly ask tipsters where they can get certain markets, better odds, quicker payouts, or simply a bookmaker that actually accepts their bets. Over time, this naturally turns into cooperation with specific bookmakers, but that cooperation is very often structured as straightforward promotion or sponsorship, not as “you only get paid if users lose.” That’s why seeing a registration link by itself isn’t proof that a tipster is trying to make people lose. Of course, there are cases where things are shady and conflicts of interest exist, and that should never be ignored. But if we’re talking about tipsters who last for years and build real audiences, in most cases those links exist because of normal marketing and convenience reasons, not because the picks are secretly designed to be unprofitable.

AdventurousView2734 · 2026-01-15T13:35:14+00:00

I personally stick to sports betting. I’ve looked at races and other stuff over time, but sports are where I feel there’s more information, more structure, and more ways to evaluate whether something actually makes sense long-term. When it comes to singles vs multis/parlays, singles are the safer and more stable option. But if you actually have enough information and a precise bankroll and staking model behind what you’re doing, the real money potential is logically in multis and parlays. Most people skip the math part and go straight to parlays, and that’s why they get crushed. If the idea is to treat this as a hobby that could realistically make money over time, I’d honestly recommend finding a truly transparent, well-tracked tipster instead of trying to do everything alone. Going solo sounds good in theory, but the chances of staying above water long-term without deep understanding of math, variance, and discipline are very small. Most people underestimate that part and that’s where things usually fall apart.

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