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Rizzo

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Joined: Aug, 2001

Posts: 13179

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 12:17 PM ET #1

Thought it would be interesting for everyone to share their personal story for how they first landed on Covers.com soil.

- Through a friend

- Search Engine

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- Other?

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tuxman

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Joined: Aug, 2004

Posts: 4804

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 12:28 PM ET #2

A friend told me about a guy (since banned) who hit 14 out 15 team parlay who posted on here.

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DiverRon

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Joined: Jun, 2008

Posts: 3809

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 12:29 PM ET #3

Friend I used to work with many years ago in Target!

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PocketJacks

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Joined: Jun, 2007

Posts: 14316

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 12:55 PM ET #4

Went to google and typed in NBA point spreads and Covers poped up and the rest they say is history.

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BettingBuddah

Prospect

Joined: Jan, 2008

Posts: 283

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:03 PM ET #5

Google. The forums are what keep me coming back.

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wjeremy97

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Joined: May, 2003

Posts: 38798

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:05 PM ET #6

17 year old i was trying to live the dream of becoming the greatest handicapper.

found this site through leaf_fan91

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Greyhound

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Joined: Jan, 2007

Posts: 22305

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:11 PM ET #7

I was really into fantasy sports and was hanging out at Rotoguru.com and a few of the guys over there were always mentioning Covers.

So I checked it out.

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WILLIECHIL

MVP

Joined: May, 2003

Posts: 18255

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:14 PM ET #8

I was searching for insights on some games to wager on and found Covers through a search engine. That was the beginning of the road to bankruptcy.

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DemonDeacons

Covers Rehab

Joined: May, 2008

Posts: 729

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:16 PM ET #9

GOOGLE FOR ME TOOO. REST I SAY IS MONEY IN THE BANK , MONEY OUT OF THE BANK, MONEY IN THE BANK, MONEY OUT OF THE BANK......THE RIDE HAS BEEN & STILL IS FUN.....

IM SURE ITS BEEN THE SAME FOR MOST, NOT ALL.

GOOD LUCK TODAY GENTLEMEN & AND LADIES (IF ANY IN THE HOUSE)

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Greyhound

Banned

Joined: Jan, 2007

Posts: 22305

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:21 PM ET #10

Hey Demon, drop the capital letters. No need to scream bro.

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G8RB8

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Joined: Oct, 2005

Posts: 30079

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:33 PM ET #11

I came here because a friend told me, but making fun of Greyhound is what keeps me coming back

Bagel Sandwiches Suck

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platypus

Captain

Joined: Oct, 2005

Posts: 6052

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:53 PM ET #12

I used to work in an OHL arena and me and the other employees would play PRO-LINE during our shifts. Up until then I'd use nhl.com, tsn.ca and blind homerism/haterism to make my pics.?

One night the biggest jackass in the rink told me about covers for stats, matchups, etc. He told me I'd lose money "if I listened to the guys in the forums." I signed up for a membership after lurking for a few days and started posting my garbage pics. I signed up for an account at a sportsbook, lost my first bankroll quickly, but have been betting relatively successfully ever since.?

For the most part the jackass was right about blindly tailing ppl but the forums have been an invaluable resource for money management information, and general news and info. Also, cant say enough good things about the way threegirls and lipps run the hockey forum.

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Greyhound

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Joined: Jan, 2007

Posts: 22305

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 1:53 PM ET #13

Quote Originally Posted by G8RB8:

I came here because a friend told me, but making fun of Greyhound is what keeps me coming back

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cibola05

Covers Rehab

Joined: Jul, 2008

Posts: 95

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:11 PM ET #14

my friend had a gambling problem. from him i found this site and the rest is....

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CrusCrnshw

MVP

Joined: May, 2005

Posts: 16016

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:13 PM ET #15

friend mentioned it to me about 5 years ago

watched for a year or so, then joined up

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ApacheM

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Joined: Apr, 2008

Posts: 14473

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:16 PM ET #16

My son was at the house during basketball season, I watched and read a while..the rest is History

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TheJonner

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Joined: Feb, 2007

Posts: 3837

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:20 PM ET #17

I typed in google "How to pick up women" and one of the links was a story posted in covers about baking pies.

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Irish08

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Joined: Nov, 2007

Posts: 3656

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:26 PM ET #18

At a sports bar....overheard some dude talking about Gamehunters picks and how he was the greatest ever. Checked it out that night when I got home. I tailed Gamehunter the next day and went 0-6. True story.

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vanzack

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Joined: Nov, 2001

Posts: 59811

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:29 PM ET #19

I found Lous Hot Tub Im guessing sometime around 1999. Not sure on the date, but a long time ago.

Not even sure how I found it.

Support your local animal shelter. I am on twitter.

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captaincredit

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Joined: Apr, 2007

Posts: 2908

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:31 PM ET #20

A friend told me about it years ago. I think it was '02 back when Lou was kickin' it in the hot tub with those chicks.

I quit gambling for a few years, then when I tried to comeback - my old username didn't work so I e-mailed covers help & they said sorry I had to start over.

The rest as they say ...is history

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DemonDeacons

Covers Rehab

Joined: May, 2008

Posts: 729

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:35 PM ET #21

Quote Originally Posted by Greyhound:

Hey Demon, drop the capital letters. No need to scream bro.

still dont understand why individuals think typing in CAPS is screaming. your only reading it, you control the volume..... im just saying....

SORRY IF THIS WAS TO LOUD FOR YOU, my bad

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trance

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Joined: Jan, 2003

Posts: 17229

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:42 PM ET #22

A friend told me about this one site full of degenerates and funny/vulgar comments. Now i'm here

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dennishopson

MVP

Joined: Dec, 2006

Posts: 19119

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:55 PM ET #23

usatoday.com's sports section had a link to here..........

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KOAJ

Covers Linesmen

Joined: Oct, 2005

Posts: 66698

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:58 PM ET #24

I worked as Joebren's weather scout for some MAC games back in 05. He convinced me to sign up and post some picks.

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jmw59

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Joined: Sep, 2005

Posts: 14428

Posted: Jul. 18, 2008 - 2:59 PM ET #25

I'm in a Betting Cartel that puts up

before Labor Day and we pick 5 football games College/Pro each week through the Super Bowl. Top 3 are in the $ at season's end. I was looking for CFB Stats via Google and ended up checking out the forums. I found the characters in the place quite entertaining, and liked the obscure picks some guys come up with due to their unusual methods of research.

Despite some of the drama of late, Covers is always good for a laugh or two to go with my Cartel research.

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