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cheech14 t1_jddlmcp wrote

Is the author saying bonus bets are bad because they get people hooked on betting? Their point is not clear at all.

I took the draftkings bonus bets and turned it into $500 last weekend then withdrew it.

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riski_click t1_jde4knt wrote

the author is saying "I can do this because I am educated and have an article in the Globe, but if you are not an Associate Professor of Humanities with degrees in English and Religion, FanDuel is far too complicated for you!"

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willzyx01 t1_jddy87k wrote

What is this free money cheat code?

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cheech14 t1_jdea1te wrote

No code you sign up and deposit $5 then get $200 in "free play" in $25 increments. You place bets either the free play, if you win you keep the winnings as cash, if you lose you get nothing and spent $5.

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man2010 t1_jderg8s wrote

I don't think that's what they're describing, but rather if you bet one side on one app and the other side on another with free money, you're guaranteed to win. For example, if I put $25 on the Celtics to cover the spread on Draft Kings and $25 on their opponent to cover on Fanduel, it's a guaranteed win with no risk because the bets are made with free bonuses (assuming the spread/odds are the same on each site)

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riski_click t1_jdf4b3d wrote

i'm surprised the sites have a built-in system to be able to tell that you're not betting both sides even on the same app..

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man2010 t1_jdf6qkl wrote

I assume it's against their terms and conditions but idk how they would enforce it. I also wasted my free money on stupid parlays so I'll never find out

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Reckless--Abandon t1_jdfdnfq wrote

If you’re not familiar with sports betting I would not do the complicated one, there’s a couple terms you need to abide by or you might screw yourself

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pmv8899 t1_jdene2u wrote

You had some good luck more than doubling your money.

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