Touts are a bookie's best friend??

valdosta · Oct 12, 2003

Well, that's what a bookie told me not to long ago and after I thought about it, it's true. When people lose confidence in thereselves, they want to go somewhere else for reassurance. Basically a tout is a bookie's best friend because they keep the "square" action returning time after time. Also, even when people use touts picks they still make lots of errors so even if they have a winning record they could still lose $$$ in the long run. I would NEVER use a tout because I don't think they are better than anyone else (and certainly not better than me). I'd have to say these guys are great for bookmakers though

PatrickMcIrish · Oct 13, 2003

Never looked at it that way. Touts give squares the confidence to get back in the game? Makes sense.

Of course so does my philosophy that us degenerates are going to our graves gambling regardless of how much we lose.

Celaya · Oct 13, 2003

I know of some touts who promote by there recorded phone messages certain sportbooks when someone calls there 1-800# and by also through there websites, Of course I'm sure they make some money by allowing these sportbooks to put there banners to promote on there tout's websites.

Buzzsaw · Oct 13, 2003

I don't mind an honest tout. But the guys on the radio screaming they have inside info on tonights game and call now and get it free (yea, right) should be

jls626 · Oct 13, 2003

Books loved asshole Jim Feist and his boys(COKIN<MCGREW<SPRIETZER) this week their best bets (GREEN BAY & MEMPHIS) both went down! Also COKIN said UNDER in GREEN BAY,lol, another loser. Last week they were all over the Giants another loser! I guess you can say they're do this week with free winners on proline or everybody will be fading them soon too,lol!