Win-Win with Liv Boeree #9 - Haralabos Voulgaris: Being the Best at Sports Betting
Sep 29, 2023
World-renowned sports bettor Haralabos Voulgaris shares his analytical approach to gambling, his work with the Dallas Mavericks, and his ambitious endeavor of buying a Spanish football team. Topics include finding edges in betting, building data-driven models, ethics in gambling, addiction to pressure, passion in sports, AI in sports, and advice for younger self.
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Formative Gambling Anecdote
- Haralabos Voulgaris learned early about the failures of emotional gambling by observing his father's superstitious and inconsistent betting on horse racing.
- This experience shaped his rational, data-driven approach to betting, rejecting emotional decision-making.
NBA Halftime Over-Under Edge
- Haralabos found a strategic edge in NBA halftime over-unders due to teams playing differently in halves, creating predictable scoring patterns.
- This edge was so strong he regularly bet huge amounts and won consistently before bookmakers adjusted.
Hide Your Edge Betting Strategy
- Avoid betting big on sharp sportsbooks early to keep your edge hidden from line makers.
- Use less sophisticated or "fish" accounts to place large bets without moving the line or alerting bookmakers.