• @elauso@feddit.de
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            137 months ago

            Yeah wtf! I thought this was a great “Ken M”-style troll, well done really. But this guy being serious makes this absurd.

          • @Jiggle_Physics@lemmy.world
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            367 months ago

            He is a pusher, but his enablers are more like major casinos, sports organizations, etc. He is a dealer high on his own supply

        • @SuddenDownpour@sh.itjust.works
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          177 months ago

          gives advice, predictions, etc.

          Can you not abuse this position by betting on the option contrary than the one you’re promoting, in order to increase your winnings?

          • @Jiggle_Physics@lemmy.world
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            97 months ago

            yeah, however these types of jobs have existed for a long time. That is what Nate Silver of 538 did before doing what he does now. He might still do it too, don’t know though. So, I assume, they have contracts and other methods of mitigating that conflict. I also assume that clients/employers do what they can to know if someone like him is trying to fuck them over. There are probably some pretty nasty consequences for getting caught too. I doubt they can ever get rid of all risk but, if the person is good, I imagine the risk benefit analysis falls into the favor of using people like him. You will find these types of entities scouting university math departments, especially statistics majors.

            • @enki@lemm.ee
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              187 months ago

              The odds for lots of sports betting literally change based on the bets made. Bookies, legitimate or not, shift the line and odds to account for the money on the line - they’re never going to lose money if they can help it. The house always wins.

          • @Jiggle_Physics@lemmy.world
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            47 months ago

            If there is a way to make money there will be a industry made for it. If there is an industry for something there will be consultants for the businesses in the industry.

  • @XEAL@lemm.ee
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    907 months ago

    That moment when you can’t tell if John is a great troll or a terrible addict…

  • @BigBananaDealer@lemm.ee
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    327 months ago

    i will say that Uncut Gems made me understand why people can get so invested in sports gambling. i was shaking near the end and was so into that basketball game being played

    • @Ookami38@sh.itjust.works
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      217 months ago

      That movie was concentrated anxiety for me. The gambling was one thing but just for a second, I wanted a moment of near silence instead of people yelling lol

      • @tabris@lemmy.world
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        37 months ago

        That’s exactly why I couldn’t finish that movie, so many people talking, no one listening.

    • @Akasazh@feddit.nl
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      27 months ago

      I’ve experience with a family member succumbing to addiction. I couldn’t watch that movie.

    • Captain Janeway
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      I think the ending of that movie was a little disappointing. I enjoyed the movie throughout, but I felt like the

      spoiler

      Everybody dies

      cliche was a bit frustrating. The high and sudden low took so much out of it. It was good. Maybe it was the right call, but it was so hard to experience.

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        I never finished the movie because it was painfully obvious where it was going, and none of the characters had any redeeming qualities. The guy was a narcissist and a gambling addict, and he was going to get himself killed. Having known a few people like that, I didn’t feel any suspense or even interest in what would happen next. If he wins, he’s still on a self-destructive course. If he loses, he’s dead. Or maybe something else happens outside of his control, but who gives a shit? It was just constant yelling and unnecessary friction.

  • @Okokimup@lemmy.world
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    97 months ago

    This is like a joke from MASH. Paraphrased:

    Colonel Potter offers Radar a cigar.

    Radar: Aren’t they habit forming?

    Potter: I’ve been smoking every day for 40 years, never picked up the habit.

  • @Emerald@lemmy.world
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    57 months ago

    Image Transcription: Twitter Post and Replies


    John Hyslop, @sloprules

    Can’t wait to gamble today. Literally shaking. That’s called dedication.

    NickWit2437, @wit2437

    That’s called an addiction

    John Hyslop, @sloprules

    Buddy, I’ve been gambling everyday for 20+ years. It’s all I think about and I still haven’t gotten addicted so doubt it’s happening.