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Old 12-27-2010, 06:28 PM
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Pretty interesting article about Cantor Fitzgerald (The bond brokerage) getting in on the Vegas Sports Book Scene. Anyone who thinks playing the market doesn't have shades of gambling is kidding themselves and they agree. Us sports bettors get a bad rap.

Cantor Fitzgerald Expands in Las Vegas Sports Book - NYTimes.com
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good article spark. Cantor has allowed me to do a limited amount of in-running betting on golf.
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In many cases gambling on stocks is much more risky than playing sports.
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Old 12-27-2010, 06:46 PM
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i am curious about the handheld devices. cant really see walking around with an ipad sized device so i can play sports. i guess in your room it would be handy.
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Old 12-27-2010, 06:49 PM
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You can take it by the pool or even if you are in the book, you don't have to get up to make a bet.

And yes, the stock market can be more dangerous than betting on sport. Take it from me on that one.
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3. COURSE. Does the course layout favor the strengths of the golfer and does it expose their weaknesses. Previous form can change immediately for those who feel comfortable on a course and its greens.
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Old 12-27-2010, 06:52 PM
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i'm old school - i like getting the ticket and then tearing it up!
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Pretty interesting article about Cantor Fitzgerald (The bond brokerage) getting in on the Vegas Sports Book Scene. Anyone who thinks playing the market doesn't have shades of gambling is kidding themselves and they agree. Us sports bettors get a bad rap.

Cantor Fitzgerald Expands in Las Vegas Sports Book - NYTimes.com
Change the headline to The Future of Sports Betting and you will get more hits
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2. RELAXED CONFIDENCE, FOCUS and a HUNGER to win. It's a mental game and their mind has to be in the right frame with a determination and focus. As Harry Vardon said: "To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain."
3. COURSE. Does the course layout favor the strengths of the golfer and does it expose their weaknesses. Previous form can change immediately for those who feel comfortable on a course and its greens.
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Old 12-28-2010, 02:02 PM
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i am not forum savvy enough to know how to do that.
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