Cheers for the info Sportz...I dont have a database and so make subjective judgments on what I see and 'process' any info thru my little brain (hahaha)!

How do you start something like that? Do you use an established system database or do you use something like Excel or other software capability?

It must take a lot to set up esp. if you require stats from previous years of games and I guess the more factors that you input into your system the greater the possibility of success and accuracy (read profit).

I also notice that people like your learned self and Dr J are also specific regarding ROI and POI which I guess reflects the seriousness of your gambling investments (professional gambler?) but can I ask if your bets occur as the opportunities present themselves (ie via your database) or do you target specific sports events as potential profit makers?

Finally, what would be considered a reasonable return on an investment or does that depend on the amount you are willing to invest? Betting in the racing industry can present some value but picking the outcome between only 2 competing elements should be easier than say 7 horses racing each other...yet the returns can be reasonable in sports compared to backing a favourite nag (this is just a superficial observation to be honest)...

Hope Im not being nosie...for some reason your post tweaked a curiosity button...

Thanks anyway for your contribution thus far...I enjoy the forums and the informative (as well as entertaining) contributors...go you good thing!!!

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