Listen to WIL, he is right on the money here.wilheim said:Texny - you may know all this already - but just imho you need to get all your ducks in a row before you take the final step that puts you in business trying to make a living betting sports. Natrually being retired you will have the time
Be ready to work harder and longer than you did at your normal (now retired from) job.
Have sufficient bankroll in place.
Decide what books you want to fund and for how much.
Get ALL your on line hard and soft ware set up you will need more than one computer imo.
Subscribe to any handicapping services you plan on using (Don Best etc).
Devise a money management plan that suits your bank roll and money needs.
Start slow and have patience - Rome was not built in a day.
Keep some malox in the house.
I am sure I skipped over some important points about getting set up - maybe others will add some advice. (don't take any wise cracks to seriously).
wil.