Be Better Bettors Christopher Bruno Interview
Nov 30, 2020
Christopher Bruno, a retired bookmaker and sports betting expert known for his extensive career and insights into prop betting, shares his riveting journey from a chaotic bookmaking office in Brooklyn to operating offshore in Costa Rica. He dives into the gritty realities of running a betting business, including handling violent robberies and navigating legal troubles leading to prison time. Bruno reveals the appeal of prop betting, offers strategic advice for aspiring bettors, and emphasizes the importance of research and ethical practices in the betting world.
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First Big Bet Hooked Him
- Christopher Bruno started gambling as a teenager and hit a four-for-four football ticket that hooked him for life.
- Early wins led him to place straight bets through a bookmaker and begin a decades-long career in bookmaking.
From Gopher To Trusted Clerk
- Bruno began working at bookmaker Dana's office doing paperwork and figures, which led to more responsibility and his first paycheck.
- He learned bookkeeping details like duplicate carbon sheets, tallying yellows and whites, and checking figures every day.
Long-Term Players Matter More Than Short Gains
- Letting small losses preserve a customer's long-term play is more profitable than 'shaving' juice off them.
- Dana taught Bruno to avoid antagonizing regular customers by changing lines or adding juice.