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     Hi...How long do you expect this winning streak to last? I signed up...and I can't believe my eyes...Not a single losing day yet! Are we going to go 31-0...? Many, many thanks!  - K. S.
     Easy does it...Just like everybody else, we have winning streaks as well as losing streaks. We've had 6 straight winning days. The trouble is, there is no way to know when you're "in" a winning streak. That's a common fallacy. In reality, you can only know when you've just "had" a winning streak. We can only be confident in the fact that we have the equivalent of a 55+% expectation each day, no matter what happened the day before. Please stick to your money management plan. Don't get overconfident. We're up more than 10 units for those 6 days, but we never know when that first losing day will jump out of the weeds and bite us. Keep your bets level.  - J. R. 

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     Congratulations on beating the NFL preseason. I really didn't think anybody could do it.  - James T.
     Thanks for noticing. Preseason games can be beaten so long as one understands what the determining factors figure to be. Those determining factors are not the same as those in a regular season NFL game. One example: the primary goal of an NFL coach during preseason is not necessarily to win the game; his primary goal is to get ready to win in the regular season.

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     I wanted to tell you that your book that I bought last year really put me on the right track. Learning how to study properly, managing my money, etc.
     I was in a pool last year (of straight picks, no spreads) and I won it with 172 correct picks, winning a little over $1000.00.
     And my spread betting last year was also productive.
     This past weekend so far I am 7 for 7.
     Of course I realize, as you teach, there are ups and downs and again because of you I've approached this with an educated mind and objectivity.  Thanks.  - Bugsy
     I wish WE had a winning record last weekend. We went 6-8-1 in the NFL last week. Thanks for the note..... - J. R.

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    ...I subscribed to your newsletter 4 days ago and you're 17-7-1...Many thanks!...What's the longest winning streak you've ever had?.....R.K.
     In our newsletter we won 24 winners in a row in January, 2006. It included NFL, NBA and NHL bets. My "best" winning streak was in 1997. I had 16 plays against the NFL, but I didn't want to risk 16 units at one time, so I grouped the 16 plays into eight 2-bet parlays. Some of the bets were simple risk-11-to-win-10 plays and some were moneyline plays. I was in Las Vegas and the 8 parlays were spread around between the Mirage, the Stardust, and Caesar's Palace. I won all 16 bets, all 8 parlays, just shy of 28 units. My brother, R.J., said, "Now, let's go over to Lake Mead and bet somebody you can walk across it."

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     .....You were on the Pistons (+4.0) tonight and they lost (at the Spurs) 108-76. You really suck..... Alfred
     It's those close ones that hurt the worst (LOL).
     The Detroit players simply failed to show up. Were they hung over? Pissed with the coaches? Exhausted by a late party? Fighting among themselves? Looking forward to theyr next opponent? Who knows. It happens in all pro sports that a team sometimes simply takes the day off. Did anyone expect them to lose by 32 points?   - J. R.

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     Congratulations on going 8-0 today!  I have learned enough about you to know that you do not cheer about your winning days or cry about your losing days, but you get up the next morning and do it all over again with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. I want you to know how much I respect that about you.
     However I am going to take the liberty and cheer for you today and praise you for the outstanding work that went into today's card. With a sample size of 8 plays the RARITY of going 8-0 is 1 in 100, the TRUE ODDS of an 8 team parlay going 8-0 is a giant payoff of 255 to 1...so forgive me if I am a bit excited to say that you are GOOD you are really GOOD!
     You my friend are truly an inspiration to the up and coming sports investors, not only in your ability to share your knowledge regarding the importance of money management, professional handicapping, but also showing all of us the type of composure that is needed in order to become a part of the elite 2 percent that success in this business.
     Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your wisdom with all of us knowledge seekers. Respectfully,  Gabriel N.
     Wow.....Thanks, Gabriel.

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Dear Sirs,
     Many years ago I purchased all of Bob McCune's books and I also have a copy of J.R. Miller's manual (How Professional Gamblers Beat the Pro Football Pointspread). Mr. Millers' manual is well written and is in the minority of handicapping books today that actually teach you how to handicap in a logical and professional manner. As you well know, 99% of the books available are oriented to trends and past analysis that for the most part has little bearing. I highly recommend (Mr. Miller's book) to beginners, intermediates, or even seasoned betting individuals. I actually re-read this book every few months and especially right before football begins every year. The Money Management section is also good...I have been flat betting for over 10 years and believe it is the most reliable and safe process to follow.
     The section on "Key Numbers" and "Key Totals Numbers" is outstanding. This is a strategic component of how I determine my wagers for both Professional (NFL, CFL, Arena) and College football...
     I use the same technique for basketball, looking for a difference of 3-6 points... For hockey, I typically wager on the teams that I have predicted to win AND are getting a half puck (i.e., the underdog). I have found over many years of betting hockey that laying a half a puck (i.e., about 40 cents) is tough to beat. I actually convert the puck line to a money line. For example, +0.5-$1.35 is actually +$0.40-$1.35 or $105.
     Another section that really helped me was the prediction of real football scores. I must admit that prior to reading the book, I did not convert my predicted scores to realistic football scores. I NOW DO!...I believe it really helps...
     Your website is a real pleasure and one of the very few that is not a scam or touting some "lock" game. You have an excellent Order Page and the selection of articles are excellent. I imagine that over 90% of the people betting sports today have no idea of realistic expectations. You should be congratulated on a job well done and respected for posting your record on a daily basis.
     Since 1992 I have been doing subcontract work for Jerry Patterson. Jerry is a blackjack professional and has written several books. I do not play Table Games or BlackJack. However, I have been providing a basic handicapping service to those clients of his who wish to wager on sports...
     Do you have any plans for other manuals similar to the Football book? (i.e., Basketball?)
     ...Once again, my compliments on your website. It is professional and brings respect to the handicapping industry.
     Regards,  Max Feierstein Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
     email: southpaw@mts.net   (Name and address used by permission)
     Thank you for the endorsements, Max. I suspect you are probably as good a handicapper as me (or better), and I am always flattered by compliments from knowledgeable players.
     We do currently have a book in progress that spans how to handicap basketball, baseball and hockey. Trouble is, the popularity of our own newsletter, along with writing articles and attending to the 'business' end of the website, severely limits the time we have available to work on the book...  - J. R.

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     JR, I never had more fun or more "success" since I been disciplined to formulated money management. This is great, it's the way I run my business... Thanks for the great service you and your crew provide.  - J.A.
     Thanks for the nice words. You're right about sports betting being "great." Next to sex, it's the "funnest" thing I can think of.  - J. R.  

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     Okay, the Jets were +6.0 (against the Raiders, Monday night, and you took them on the money line at +245. The Jets lost, 26-20, tying the point spread. You lost. Wouldn't you get a higher win percentage if you stuck with the point spreads?  - L. W.
     Sure, but it isn't about win percentages, it's about profit. We thought the Jets offered better value at +245 than at +6.0 -110. Winning percentages are only incidental to the real goal, which is to make money. Remember, it doesn't matter if you win 90% of your bets, if you're laying 10-to-one odds, you'll lose money. It's all about the money. - J. R.

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     .....I have ordered two books from your site.  Once I read those books and get serious about sports handicapping I will definitely look into getting your newsletter.....I have been tracking your results and I am very impressed (especially with your honesty and integrity).   Keep up the good work.  Should be joining you within a year. Thanks again,   - Future Pro
     Thank you for the nice words. - J. R.

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     Your newsletter and website sounds "for real". I have been handicapping NHL for several years using basic Statistical Analysis and minor situational events to add or take away from my original scores...I don't have the time anymore to do my comparisions... Could you please give some general insights into how you come up with (your) base statisic analysis of NHL Games? Scores, Shots accuracy comparision etc, road and home effects etc.   Thanks    - John M
     We use all the things you mention and more, - shots, shots-per-goal, shots allowed, shots-allowed-per-goal-allowed, injuries, travel effects, quality level of recent opponents, motivational factors and penalties are the most important factors. We attach values to the differences relative to the league as a whole. - J. R. Miller

.....Do you think it's possible to make a living playing roulette if you have a good betting plan?....  - Jerry S.
     No.
     Sorry, but I can guarantee that it is NOT possible. There is no such thing as a professional roulette player.
     .....That doesn't mean you should never play roulette (or craps, or slots, bingo, etc.) If you treat casino games as entertainment and keep your losses at a reasonable level, casino games can be great fun. They sure beat watching re-runs of "Scags in the City."  - J. R.

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