AS A FORMER “professional” sports bettor I was frequently asked about lines services. Are they necessary, and if so why. In my opinion they are a must for anyone who wagers any significant amount on sports and have become even more necessary over the years.

In this age of technology virtually all the edge that the individual bettor once had has been eliminated. All the information is out there for everyone to see, the linemaker included. As a result, there are few weaknesses in the line, as opposed to my early days in the business when they were everywhere. I contend that in today's environment it is as important (if not more so) to have the best number on a game as it is to have the right side. Even now that I have given up serious sports betting for more so called legitimate endeavors I still wager recreationally as my ego won’t allow me to not believe I have better instincts than the public. I wouldn't dream of making a wager without a line service to confirm the fact that I had the best line on the side I like. For those of you in the dark, a line service updates the individual sportsbooks lines, tracking the changes, alerting injuries, major line moves etc.

For many years there was essentially only one player in the industry and I was constantly astonished at the lack of competition. The result was inevitable: having a virtual monopoly, said service raised their rates at will and became complacent. Their service which was incredibly accurate for years suddenly became rife with mistakes and invited in the competition. As a result a clear leader in the industry has emerged G&J update is their name and if one is looking for a line service run by friendly people who charge fair prices you need look no further.

While they are a fledgling operation and are still feeling their way along; I have spoken at length with the principals (Sonny and Gino) and their tech specialist (Mike) and am convinced that as good as their service is today it will continually improve. The graphics are excellent and I have found that new, helpful gadgets are being added on a weekly basis. As a result, I have no qualms whatsoever about recommending them. Give Sonny or Gino a call at 220-6417 and you'll see what I mean. Don't be like the guy who buys a great stock at the top only to lose money; don't lose more close games than you win. Be smart, stay informed and get lucky.