What is considered successful season?

most wise-guys i know say if one can increase his bankroll 30 percent, that is a GREAT year. i agree. if i start with $5000, and am up $1500 (regardless of winning percentage) then i can tatoo a "W" on my forehead.

but next question: if up that 30 percent, should we quit? pat ourselves on back, and wait until next year?

i know some who shout an emphatic YES! me? im inclined to cut back the bets (far different philosophy from years past, when i would go balls to wall to keep high percentage going and increasing wagers. it took my first crappy year two seasons ago to show me that was NOT the way to go.) and play safe, keep in action, but being certain of locking up a winning season.

any thoughts?

bb

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bobby, what you have asked is the situation that i am in,, i allocated $5000 bankroll on dec 15th to the NHL.. my goal was to double it by seasons end, or make +50units (same thing).. i now sit at $8335 or +33.55 units... my feeling is to just keep picking the same way.. i will not change anything,, ill just continue the grind,, day in and day out.. ill continue this right through baseball.. my season is filled with runs,, ill go 4-6, then 7-7, then have a 9-1 run,, all this makes a season.. my thoughts is to lighten up the number of games when going cold and press things when hot.. i bet $100 per game (90% of the time).. my answer to your question is to just change nothing, no mattter if my goal is reached..

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For the majority in wagering a break even season is very comforting i think.

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general: last year was a break even season for me but i counted it as a "losing" year. first, because it saved me from explaining to guys asking how i did - it was much easier to just say i lost than having to "prove" i broke even; and when guys are taking care of me THEY dont want me breaking even!!and finally: YOU try explaining to frau hockeymeister why bb had 12 straight winning hockey seasons until meeting her - and while she has her hand(s) out she doesnt want to hear "i broke even"!

bb

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I understand Bobby. Good reasoning there. Hell, even when winning, i mostly tell people im losing, so they do not ask so many questions. I see your point.

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