Posts by Joshua Garcia8

George Peterson3 said:Why on earth did they scrub my post from DraftKings? =) I’m talking about that one from last Tuesday where I only posted pictures of my winning tickets.

Could be a few things:
-maybe it doesn't show proof of payment
-file size might be too big
-or maybe because the image in that thread looks like this now:

If you don't have anything actual to say about the NBA, just keep it to yourself. Don't derail the thread with off-topic chatter and stop bothering the people actually staying on track.
For the NBA crew 👍

Jeremy Kelly3 said:Can someone please explain why the Charlotte Hornets are suddenly at +2?
Did the Hornets just become an elite squad out of nowhere?

Whenever they set a low line like that... some mediocre team always ends up winning.
The NBA is rigged, I swear.

🤦

Dude, please stop with this nonsense.

Let's break the ice..

Udine-Atalanta... Sunday, 3:00 PM... 1 @ 1.70 SS

A quick look at the stats.. Udine is currently sitting in 3rd with 45 points, just 6 behind 2nd-place Juventus, and tied with 4th-place Lazio. Atalanta is down in 11th with 31 points. Udine looks solid, especially at home where they've been fantastic. In their last five home games, they've only slipped up once—against AC Milan—picking up three wins and a draw. Meanwhile, the visitors have struggled on the road lately, managing only one win (against Cesena) in their last five away trips, along with two draws and two losses. My gut says Udine won't let these three points slip through their fingers tomorrow. Might be a good chance to pull ahead of Lazio.

Guidolin Quote

They will be giving us a hard time. It’s not easy to do the best one can all the times, who practices sports knows that each match has its own story, this is going to be another important test-bed for us.

National duty

The last ones who came back were Armero and Asamoah, I’ll evaluate them. I want to make a choice carefully because we have many matches to play.

In line with the new direction for the World Bank betting subforum—aiming to level up our content and make it way easier to find solid info on upcoming events—I'm kicking off this dedicated football betting thread.

Unlike our usual daily threads, we aren't doing just straight lists of matchups here. No mindless dumping of pairings.

Here we go. First one.
Dallas-San Antonio 1 1.45
Stuttgart-Freiburg 1 | 1.75
Newcastle versus Wolverhampton. Home win at 1.60.
@4,06

Boston Celtics 1 | 1.15
Man City vs. FC Porto. Pick 1. Odds at 1.45.
What do you guys think? Any thoughts?

Posts like this are going to get flagged and deleted.

When you pick a parlay, you need to jot down a quick explanation—just the main reasons why you're actually taking that bet. We aren't just picking random teams out of thin air here. If we’ve got a solid reason for playing a specific pair, there shouldn't be any issue laying out those key factors. For example...

Ireland vs. Czech Republic. Over 1.5 goals at 1.60 odds on Supersport Jednom.
Odds at 1.50 and lower are dropping fast. Both teams have such heavy defensive setups that most of their matches end under 2.5 goals anyway. Plus, they’re both gearing up for the European Championship—nobody's going to play reckless here. They'll be cautious, playing it safe. Looking at their history, it's been 1-0 and 1-1 so far. Under is the move.

Newell's vs. Belgrano. Under 1.5 goals. Let's go.
Argentinians are going under. The Argentine league is easily one of the least efficient leagues out there. Looking at Clasura—basically the bottom half of the standings—they’ve kept this exact pattern for three games straight. In Newell's matches, only 5 goals total dropped; all three were unders. Belgrano saw 6 goals total. And even in their loss away at Olimpia, they conceded 4 but only managed 1. That means in the other two games combined, there was just one single goal.

Debates regarding the pairings are allowed. Actually, they’re encouraged.
Feel free to comment on the games you played. Just follow the rules, obviously. Forum rules (sub-forum)..
All comments during and after the match go in a separate thread.I can't believe how much this changes things. It’s honestly a bit ridiculous. Everything we thought we knew just went out the window.)

Let's skip the "guaranteed win" or "freebie" talk. It's just not true, and honestly, it's misleading.

crimsonraven40 said:Hey, I totally blanked on the password for the email I used to sign up here. Now I can't even see the threads I follow. Is there any way to swap this out for my current email address?

Just head over to Options, then hit EDIT email & password under the Settings & Options section. Type the new address into New email address: and Confirm new email address:, then just click Save changes.

Ethan Jones5 said:I feel like everyone’s just dumping all their frustrations onto other people's threads now. It makes everything impossible to follow. You try to read about the actual game, but you just get hit with a wall of venting about recent results instead. The important stuff gets lost.🤷

That’s why it seems logical to me—like several others have suggested—to bring back a dedicated vent thread. If we just moderated posts that cross the line, other topics would stay much cleaner and easier to navigate.

I mentioned we'd pick this up tomorrow, but I totally blanked. My bad.

I agree with most of what you're saying, but Nicholas Chase34 and I already decided we aren't opening a vent thread right now.

It’s honestly because of the garbage some people were posting. Deleting or banning those posts isn't a perfect fix. I just looked through the last couple of pages (including the deleted ones), and for some of that stuff, I wouldn't just ban them—I'd call the cops. There was swearing, hate speech, the whole nine yards... some people really don't know where to draw the line.

I was actually the one who originally pushed for a thread like that, but it completely spiraled away from the purpose stated in the intro.

Sarah Gray6 said:Hey everyone!! I'm looking to put some money down around $333, odds are about 3.00-4.00.
What should I pick??? thanks!!!!

First things first, go read the subforum rules and stick to them. Otherwise, you won't be hanging out with this crowd for long.

Ethan Jones5 said:Well, here's a little praise... just bring back that corner for venting frustrations and you might get some more compliments for that too.😉

That absolute screamer from Topal from 35 yards out.🙏

If it wasn't for all the disgusting garbage from certain idiots, they wouldn't have shut the corner down in the first place.
If they reopen it, there’ll just be more trash until we all clear out. Some people just don't know how to be creative and have zero boundaries, so this is probably for the best.😉

AngryBull said:I don't really get this.

Well, clearly most people are just as lost as you are, starting with the basic rules.
Do you actually realize that:
1. Your cover story is terrible?
2. You're breaking the rules?
3. Did you honestly think switching accounts would change anything if nobody was replying to your last post?
4. Bye. 👋

Kevin Cruz46 said:So, you're sure 107.5 is enough 🙂.

Fine. It's just that a few times I've automatically assumed the margin posted on the forum was the best deal available (at least for our local sportsbooks). Then I place the bet and realize there were actually better margins by a basket or two for the exact same odds. Checking 🙄
now.

🙄

Why are you posting on the IMF sportsbook site? Looks like you really stick to your guns.

Joshua Gonzalez33 said:Anyone interested in buying 🤷 🤣 for about 85% of a kidney?

☕

🤣

So you're offering a 50% discount compared to the black market, plus you throw in an extra 15% of a kidney for free?

How to post a picture on the forum

These instructions are for Windows, since that's what most people use. I assume Mac users and Linux users already have this figured out.

There are plenty of free screen capture programs online—even standalone versions that don't require installation—where you can just select a specific area to snap. Most work by letting you pick an input, selecting the best region, and then marking exactly what you want to save. Once you've marked the area, save the image somewhere on your hard drive (just remember where, so you can upload it later).

Here is a link for a free standalone version of a program called SnapaShot; it's actually pretty easy to use.
Once you download the free version, just save the exe file to your disk.

When you open the program, a transparent rectangle will appear on your screen, like this:

That "rectangle" is the tool you can move over whatever part you want to capture. You can stretch it, shrink it, or resize it however you like. Once you've positioned it over the spot you want to save, just click the floppy disk icon
basically the Save as option, to save the shot (again, remember where you put it so you can upload it). When you're done, just close the program by clicking

You could also just hit the Print Screen key and use Paint, but I really don't feel like explaining that. Paint is kind of a disaster (if anyone wants to write up those instructions, let us know and we'll add them).

After the image is saved, you need to upload it to a hosting site. Here are the steps for Imgur, which is free and doesn't require you to sign up.
Go to http://imageshack.us/?no_multi=1
First, pick your image size. Under Image resize, select 640X480, which is the maximum size allowed on the forum:


Then, click Choose File
which should open your file explorer. Find your image and click on it; once selected, click upload Now to start the process.


Once the upload finishes, you should see an "upload successful" message along with the image details.


Click on the forum Code

once the code turns blue, copy it (ctrl+c), go to your forum post, paste it (ctrl+v), and voila—your image is on the forum.

A quick breakdown on how the basketball handicap works.

Basketball.
US sportsbooks always use decimal handicaps. It means you’re looking at two possible outcomes—either 1 or 2—since there’s no possibility of a draw with those numbers. Some international books offer whole number handicaps where a tie is actually on the table, but let's just stick to these decimal ones for now.

When you're looking at the basketball handicap, that number always applies to the home team. As for the sign? That just depends on who the favorite is. If the home team is the favorite, you'll see a minus sign. If the away team is the favorite, it’s a plus. Simple enough.

If there's a plus sign, you add points to the away team. If it's a minus sign, you subtract them from the home team. Here are two examples to show you how that works:

Example: Cleveland (h+3.5) vs. Boston
Looking at that first example, you can tell the away team is the favorite based on the basketball handicap. It’s not really like starting a game at 0:0 when Cleveland is already sitting on a 3.5-point head start.

It’s basically a choice between 1 or 2. You take 1 if you think Cleveland won't lose by 4 or more, or grab 2 if you're betting on Boston to win by at least 4.

Cleveland vs. Boston ended 90-93.
So, you take that final score and apply the basketball handicap. Since Cleveland was sitting at +3.5, you just tack those points onto their total. That puts them at 93.5. Now the math looks like this: 93.5 to 93. If you bet on Cleveland, you win. If you went with Boston, you lose because 93.5 beats 93. Simple enough.

Indiana (-9.5) vs New Jersey
In the second example, the home team is the favorite. This game starts at 0-9.5 because the visitors are getting a 9.5-point spread.

Bet 1 if you think Indiana covers a 10-point spread. Bet 2 if you're betting against New Jersey losing by double digits.

Indiana vs New Jersey wrapped up 106-99. Time to factor in the basketball handicap.

Indiana loses by 9.5 points, so we take 106 minus 9.5 to get 96.5. Final score looks like 96.5 to 99. Betting on Indiana was a bust, but New Jersey hits because 96.5 is less than 99.

Tennis.
Unlike basketball, tennis actually gives you two different ways to play the handicap—you can go with sets or games.

Basketball handicap.
Pointless to look at the final score when you're playing the basketball handicap. It’s all decimals anyway. You could watch the favorite completely choke the game, yet somehow still walk away with the bet.
A basketball handicap can be either plus or minus. Just remember that the spread always applies to whichever player it’s listed next to. For example:
Karlovic (-3.5) - Kavcic
Right at the jump, Karlovic loses 3.5 gems, which basically means Kavcic gets an extra 3.5 gems.
It doesn't matter who wins here. This bet is all about total games. For instance, the Karlovic vs. Kavcic match just wrapped up:
Karlovic 7 6
Kavcic 6 3
When you land 13 points for Karlovic (7+6) and only 9 for Kavcic (6+3), that puts the final score at 13-9 for Karlovic.
So, you take the total number of games played in the match and then just add or subtract that 3.5 game basketball handicap they offered. Simple enough.
Karlovic (13-3, 5)=9.5 - 9 Kavcic
Betting on Karlovic pays out, but betting on Kavcic is a loss because 9.5 > 9.

Set betting handicap.
The weird thing about this basketball handicap is the possibility of a draw—you can actually bet on a double chance including X. Believe it or not, when you're looking at set handicaps, that's totally on the table.
We're looking at whole number basketball handicaps here, like in this matchup:
There’s a chance to place a bet on R. Bautista Agut-Jouan.

Handicap 0:1.With this basketball handicap, you could bet on:

• 1
  Bautista needs to win by two sets—a straight 2:0—for the bet to actually hit. Why? Because the match didn't start at 0:0; it started 0:1. He has to clear that one-set deficit just to break even.

• X
  For this bet to hit, Bautista needs to win by exactly one set—a 2:1 score. Why? Because once you apply that +1 handicap to his opponent, the match ends in a 2:2 tie, which lands on X.

• The bet wins if Jouan either takes the match or loses by just one set.

handicap 1:0, here’s what you can bet on:

• X
  Jouan has to pull off a 2:1 win for this to pay out.

• 2
  Jouan needs a clean 2:0 sweep to win. Since we're starting at 1:0 instead of 0:0, he actually has to win by two sets just to make up that initial deficit. It's basically the same logic as the first example.

• 1X
  Bautista wins the bet if he either wins the match or loses by only one set.

The match between R. Bautista Agut and R. Jouan wrapped up 2:1.
With a 0:1 handicap, the winning bets are X and X2.
With a 1:0 handicap, the winning bets are 1X.

IMF sportsbook topic list

Dedicated sports threads.
Gambling on other sports.
Other sports discussion. Don't just list games—you actually have to provide some analysis (short or long).

Soccer gambling.
Event commentary topic. Don't just list games—that's boring. You actually need to include some analysis, whether it's short or long.

NBA gambling.
NBA discussion. The biggest league on the planet.

Basketball gambling.
Basketball topic that isn't The Basket—just everything else. No mindless lists allowed; you actually have to provide some analysis, whether it's short or long.

Gambling on tennis.
Rackets and balls discussion. Don't just list gear here—keep it interesting. Analysis is mandatory, whether you're keeping it short or going deep.

Gambling on hockey.
A gambling thread about the sport that’ll leave you toothless. Don't just list the games—give me some actual analysis, whether it's a quick thought or a deep dive.

Important topics.
Chat
Just like the title says, this is an open space for chat or any random questions that don't really fit into the usual threads.

Generals after the battle.
Event commentary topic. Keep it clean—no vulgarity or trash talk.

Gambling at American sportsbooks.
Everything related to gambling at American sportsbooks (Lottery, DraftKings, Favorite, Playground...).

Online gambling.
Anything regarding online gambling.

Winning tickets.
Quick heads-up: just post the screenshots. Make sure they include all the essentials—total odds, your stake, the payout, and the ticket ID. No chatting or extra commentary here; if you want to hype it up or talk shop, head over to the event commentary topic. Also, watch the file size—keep images under 640 pixels. Alright, look. I see everyone rushing to post their winning tickets when they aren't even active on the subforum. It kind of defeats the whole purpose of these threads.
So, we're implementing rule 2 immediately: only people who have actually posted a few of their own analyses on this subforum within the last month can post winning tickets. And just to be clear, copy-pasting someone else's work doesn't count as an analysis.

Breaking down the IMF sportsbook special unit (SPAT).
This thread is for specialized analysis on specific leagues, and only select members can post here. Check out the intro post first.

Some pretty interesting and insightful topics here.
Money Management.
How to handle money management.

Martingale—uncovering the hot water.
Some reading material you definitely need if you want to figure out which bets to absolutely avoid.

Discussion for those looking to dive deeper. No handouts here.
Really insightful stuff here. Lots of little secrets tucked away in this thread.

Other topics.
other bookmaker topics
A little thread about those shadowy figures behind the scenes pulling the odds.

Sure Bet
A thread about guaranteed profits—just keep in mind they might decline your bet

Systems
All Q&As regarding systems (links to similar threads)

1/2 and 2/1 Transitions
A thread for interesting bets with great odds on halftime/fulltime outcomes

Casino, roulette, and stuff

Poker

Lottery

Weekly slip by IMF sportsbook
Drop your picks here for the weekly slip

"One leg ruined my slip" club (images only)
Post nothing but screenshots of slips that failed because of a single game.
No links, just all the info needed (total odds, stake, ticket ID—first 3 digits being 999- for online slips or 100- for those from a physical location), no chatting or commentary (use the event commentary topic for that), and watch the image size (max 640 pixels)

steelraven312 said:How are you getting cash onto Moneybookers?

Maybe try actually reading this thread?
It’s all in there, but I guess it's just easier to let someone else do the legwork and serve everything up on a silver platter, right? 🤷

Thomas Rivera35 said:Seriously, what kind of nonsense is this? I haven't seen anything like this in any sportsbook or casino out there...

It shows the card type correctly (Visa), but then right next to it asks for "name of card!?" (like, what am I supposed to put there? I have no clue).

I'm completely lost here. 😕

jadedrifter28 said:Where were you when I was asking questions a few posts back? It's always easiest to act like a genius after the fact...

🙄

So, what am I even supposed to say to you? It’s all right there on the last two pages—and you already told me you read it... I'm lost. 🤷

wiredpilot2 said:Get away from JPMorgan Chase. Just run.
Tried using my Maestro and Visa with them, but honestly? Absolute nightmare trying to get anything done online.🤦
Closed those two accounts, opened a new one at Citigroup, and picked up the cards yesterday—got both a Mastercard and a Visa. One weird thing though, regarding the JPMorgan Chase account: none of them work on PayPal or Moneybookers, but the Avenue Mall gift card works just fine. 😲 )...🤣 🙏

Walter Edwards said:Cards with a CVV/CVC on the back should technically work fine for online shopping, PayPal, Moneybookers, or betting sites. But some of our local banks—JPMorgan Chase, for instance—don't even have those options enabled. So, even if a Chase card has the code, it might be useless for online transactions because of how they handle things. It’s not an issue with the card itself; it's the bank.

I'm pretty sure Citigroup and Erste Bank issue those kinds of cards. I've heard rumors about Volksbank too, but honestly, I can't say for sure.

Also, you can't use an American Express card for gambling—that's just their policy. There's a little trick to get around it, but I doubt anyone here actually carries an Amex, otherwise we wouldn't even be having this conversation.

wiredpilot2 said:@Walter Edwards
Still can't get my JPMorgan Chase cards to work, though apparently Mastercard is fine (someone mentioned that earlier).

As for Paysafecard, I’ve used it. It’s basically like those prepaid phone cards or those $5 gift cards you grab at a gas station. You just enter the code and the cash hits your account. Plus, you don't have to blow the whole thing at once. Like, if you have a $50 one, you could split it into two $25 deposits.

Keith Lee94 said:@Joshua Garcia8
Thanks so much for being patient and answering everything!
Just waiting on these slow, incompetent banks to finally mail me my card.Hopefully I can use my JPMorgan Chase card on Bet365. Honestly, I wish I could just shut these banks down; they're nothing but thieves. A necessary evil, I guess...
Don't worry, I know how to keep myself in check—otherwise, I wouldn't be online betting in the first place—but thanks for the heads-up!

wiredpilot2 said:Only master.
We were just talking about this here recently.

That’s happened plenty of times lately on this thread too 🤷

Maybe just hold off on those bets until tonight once all the info is actually out 🤷
I don't see the point in rushing when we're still flying blind, especially since DraftKings usually drags their feet on adjusting margins until later in the evening, which is basically an invitation to make some money.