Buddy of mine (bartender) works at a little "hometown" bar and some of the old timers that sit at the bar like to bet. They were mentioning to him that their local bookmaker retired and moved away, so he asked me if I knew anyone that would take these guys football plays. He says the are all $50-100 players who are reliable guys who lose more than they win every year.
I thought it over and told him I would call him back. I may keep these for myself and give the bartender a cut for collecting and paying.
What would you do? Any pointers?
I have looked into this in the past, holding 5-10 guys. My problem is this: I do not want to be tied to a phone all day. How would you go about handling this, can't imagine these older guys would want to bet online if I set up a pay per head site and answering service. Plus they probably dont bet enough for it to be worth it. Seems like some older guys may not feel comfortable betting online or calling an 800 number. Maybe hire someone to answer the phones? Who knows, probably not worth it.
Just throwing it out there for others suggestions on this. Just curious if anyone would keep these themselves. Told him I would get back to him in a few days.
I thought it over and told him I would call him back. I may keep these for myself and give the bartender a cut for collecting and paying.
What would you do? Any pointers?
I have looked into this in the past, holding 5-10 guys. My problem is this: I do not want to be tied to a phone all day. How would you go about handling this, can't imagine these older guys would want to bet online if I set up a pay per head site and answering service. Plus they probably dont bet enough for it to be worth it. Seems like some older guys may not feel comfortable betting online or calling an 800 number. Maybe hire someone to answer the phones? Who knows, probably not worth it.
Just throwing it out there for others suggestions on this. Just curious if anyone would keep these themselves. Told him I would get back to him in a few days.