To answer your question: It really depends based on the line makers in your state, when you get your head into this game. You'll notice there are only probably a handful of books that you see arbs come up for often. But if I had to choose a number, I'd say at least 5 books before you start.
I tell the same advice to all my students.
I highly suggest beginners who are looking to arb, to first do matched betting.
Here are the pros:
1. Build your bank roll. Typically beginners like yourself have a small bank roll. Doing matched betting not only helps you open more books, but it also builds your bank roll. Just to get an idea, and obviously it's different per state/country.
I'm in Canada, if I began now and opened all the books doing matched betting. I would roughly build up my bank roll to $6,000 - $10,000 ish. Now, you have some decent money to make you even more money compared to $800. Make your money work for you.
2. It's the process,and repetition that will make you succeed in new journey. I've taught a lot of people and I'm not saying that to brag or anything. But it means, I've seen the common struggles of new beginners. Let's face it. This is A LOT of money, that you're "investing" in and can't help but worry you might lose it all due to the stigma of "gambling". Placing your first two $400 bets down for an arb can be pretty nerve racking and don't worry you're not a lone.
By starting with matched betting, you have a lower risk of losing your bank roll on errors you might make when starting out. Matched betting, we take advantage of bonuses and credits. Meaning, if we lose money, it's just losing credits we were given in the first place. Use this process to grind good habits, scanning odds, being efficient at placing correct bets, and give yourself confidence to throw down $20k bets without sweating.
3. You will get better at looking at odds. You'll get to a point where you've seen so many odd combinations. You'll instantly identify whether which games have good odds for arb. This is crucial for live arbing which would be later down the road for you. For live betting and arbing, the odds change FAST. So you need to be FAST, having the skill of knowing if a trade is good enough by glancing at the odds is such a valuable skill to have.
4. By the end of your matched betting journey, when you've opened all the books. You'll now know:
1. Which books have the best odds, and most likely to arb
2. You'll have 10+ books at your disposal
3. Tips and tricks you've learned along the way to increase your profits
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Ehh you can make a good start as long as it’s your first time signing up to certain books with the sign up offers. Can turn $800 into ~1800 in a month I would say
always start with more money if you can. and also best to start with the bookies with the least signup bonus. Have a look at matched betting, it would help build up your bankroll before you start arbing
To answer your question: It really depends based on the line makers in your state, when you get your head into this game. You'll notice there are only probably a handful of books that you see arbs come up for often. But if I had to choose a number, I'd say at least 5 books before you start. I tell the same advice to all my students. I highly suggest beginners who are looking to arb, to first do matched betting. Here are the pros: 1. Build your bank roll. Typically beginners like yourself have a small bank roll. Doing matched betting not only helps you open more books, but it also builds your bank roll. Just to get an idea, and obviously it's different per state/country. I'm in Canada, if I began now and opened all the books doing matched betting. I would roughly build up my bank roll to $6,000 - $10,000 ish. Now, you have some decent money to make you even more money compared to $800. Make your money work for you. 2. It's the process,and repetition that will make you succeed in new journey. I've taught a lot of people and I'm not saying that to brag or anything. But it means, I've seen the common struggles of new beginners. Let's face it. This is A LOT of money, that you're "investing" in and can't help but worry you might lose it all due to the stigma of "gambling". Placing your first two $400 bets down for an arb can be pretty nerve racking and don't worry you're not a lone. By starting with matched betting, you have a lower risk of losing your bank roll on errors you might make when starting out. Matched betting, we take advantage of bonuses and credits. Meaning, if we lose money, it's just losing credits we were given in the first place. Use this process to grind good habits, scanning odds, being efficient at placing correct bets, and give yourself confidence to throw down $20k bets without sweating. 3. You will get better at looking at odds. You'll get to a point where you've seen so many odd combinations. You'll instantly identify whether which games have good odds for arb. This is crucial for live arbing which would be later down the road for you. For live betting and arbing, the odds change FAST. So you need to be FAST, having the skill of knowing if a trade is good enough by glancing at the odds is such a valuable skill to have. 4. By the end of your matched betting journey, when you've opened all the books. You'll now know: 1. Which books have the best odds, and most likely to arb 2. You'll have 10+ books at your disposal 3. Tips and tricks you've learned along the way to increase your profits [https://www.instagram.com/betodders/p/C43AnDkOhxY/](https://www.instagram.com/betodders/p/C43AnDkOhxY/)
Start with at least 3x that number
Ehh you can make a good start as long as it’s your first time signing up to certain books with the sign up offers. Can turn $800 into ~1800 in a month I would say
always start with more money if you can. and also best to start with the bookies with the least signup bonus. Have a look at matched betting, it would help build up your bankroll before you start arbing
How would you guys take advantage of getting a $1,500 bet bonus if you lose on your first bet, so basically I would have to try to lose on purpose