Submitted by _Hack_The_Planet_ t3_10p6new in boston
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jabbanobada t1_j6ilp1n wrote
Funny how Charlie Baker's friends are getting their payout on sports betting just as he takes over at the NCAA.
Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6imcb3 wrote
Just another tax on stupid
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mkv t1_j6iymrz wrote
Anyone who makes a sport wager is stupid? Are you talking about longshot parlays?
Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6j0y4d wrote
Generally speaking, people will lose.
philpaschall t1_j6j3zqa wrote
Anyone making a sports wager to make money is stupid. Doing it for fun is your business.
georgelopezshowlover t1_j6j49fe wrote
Took how many years since we voted? And when is online happening? Cmon MA.
Ferfuxache t1_j6jfvfh wrote
If the NFL keeps replaying downs
hitbyacar1 t1_j6jgb8c wrote
J_Worldpeace t1_j6jmaee wrote
Or $10 poker rake? 🤢
TheColiny t1_j6jmno2 wrote
For you maybe….
Maxpowr9 t1_j6jnk24 wrote
I thought we couldn't bet on college sports in MA?
guitmusic12 t1_j6jpt4d wrote
How about doing it to hedge my emotional response to my teams losing big games?
orangehorton t1_j6jpvns wrote
"it helps millions of people except me, therefore it is useless"
SpindriftRascal t1_j6jy4s3 wrote
If it were otherwise, the casinos would have to be not-for-profits.
charons-voyage t1_j6jy9v6 wrote
Yep same thing with alcohol and nicotine…but who am I to tell someone how to live their lives lol
MagicElephante t1_j6jysbr wrote
Is there an explanation for why mobile doesn’t happen until March? I have to imagine all the apps are ready to basically just remove the location block for MA and turn it on
quiksilver123 t1_j6kaf4j wrote
My understanding is that college sports betting will be allowed except for in-state schools like BC or UMass. However, betting will be allowed for in-state schools like them in some circumstances like March Madness..
What isn't allowed at all for college sports in Massachusetts is Daily Fantasy and that has been the case for a while now.
LivingTheHighLife t1_j6kmret wrote
So we can bet on the Super Bowl?
candidcamerapeepshow t1_j6knv1m wrote
They’re adding an additional $2 for the high hand and bad beat jackpot next month
J_Worldpeace t1_j6kxzkr wrote
12 bucks for a 1/3 pot? In five minutes the house makes more than the entire table's hourly rate.
candidcamerapeepshow t1_j6l1aqh wrote
That’s assuming the pot is $100 at least.
J_Worldpeace t1_j6l1lrp wrote
Yup. I figured 20 bucks in rake is totally possible in 2 out of 60 hands...
candidcamerapeepshow t1_j6l1xc1 wrote
Better off playing PLO. Just like 6:5 Blackjack.. the writing is on the wall with poker. I reckon Encore is 5-8 years ahead of the industry’s time with the rake and promo drops.
Anustart15 t1_j6laboj wrote
Probably because the casinos paid very good money to grease some palms and get to keep all the Superbowl betting money.
J_Worldpeace t1_j6lbs07 wrote
Yeah. 2/5, 5/10 is really where it's going. I feel that as a player, even without a bank roll. A $200 win 20 years ago at 1/2 should probably a 550 win at 2/5 now. The extra 50 bucks is saving in rake!
transferStudent2018 t1_j6ln711 wrote
Does Encore have especially unfavorable blackjack?
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PuritanSettler1620 t1_j6mh6ge wrote
Nooooooo!!!!!! The Moral degradation of our society continues and that dream of a shining city on the hill, a beacon to the nations, seems further than ever from being a reality! I weep for our faire commonwealth and city!
password-is-taco1 t1_j6mj3uu wrote
Really judgmental here. A lot of people bet on games just for fun knowing the odds aren’t in their favor. Betting $10 on a three hour game gives the user much more value/enjoyment rather than the lottery or scratchers which are done in a couple seconds
password-is-taco1 t1_j6mj82g wrote
That’s not what the original comment said tho, the majority of people will do it for fun knowing it’s more likely then not you lose money
Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6ml68b wrote
Sorry, you’re right, that’s brilliant analysis. You guys are doing a great job entertaining yourselves.
password-is-taco1 t1_j6mmtcr wrote
Dude don’t need the sarcasm, calling anyone who bets on sports stupid is pretty idiotic in its own right
Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6mrayw wrote
My entertainment is you
Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6ms358 wrote
I love that people aren’t satisfied with being able to bet but also need the approval of random internet commentators. GOOD JOB BETToRS! Sweet moves!
password-is-taco1 t1_j6mt6du wrote
Trust me, i really don’t care what you think. I just made a counter argument to what you said because I disagreed with it. If I knew you would just refuse to even defend your own view point and just attack me I wouldnt have commented in the first place
Wizard_of_Rozz t1_j6mv8n5 wrote
I grew up hearing horror stories about a relative losing a fortune to gambling. It’s that one vice that can outspend any other. Check out Terrance Watanabe’s story for example. I personally believe gambling should be regulated and legal. It’s a tax on folks that fall into the trap. It’s not anything to be celebrated.
ThisOneForMee t1_j6og3xh wrote
Hope you enjoy having no choice but FanDuel
password-is-taco1 t1_j6pbqul wrote
Sure some people will become addicted and lose a ton of money gambling, but the vast majority will not and just gamble small amounts of money for fun. Pretty similar to drinking in that regard, some people are alcoholics but the majority will just drink socially in relatively healthy amounts. Like all vices, it’s about moderation
cocktailvirgin t1_j6ikj8p wrote
Will the payout be akin to Encore's blackjack odds?