How To Be A Bookie | 6-Figure Biz Model *UPDATED*

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Running a sportsbook can be a highly profitable business when done properly. Below I have provided a business model that has made many individuals 6 figures + in the industry.

This is a comprehensive step-by-step guide on running a sportsbook. Read it and you will get rich in this industry.

1. How Does It All Work?

You will get players to join your sportsbook and come to your website to start placing bets (typically individuals that you know). These websites are called Pay Per Head Sites as you pay a couple dollars per active player per week.

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The house (you) has the advantage because betting lines are automatically set up in your favor.

Players typically bet on credit and square up on Mondays (some books prefer Tuesdays or Wednesdays, but Monday is most common).

Some sportsbooks require a post-up model (deposit before betting), but most players prefer credit. Sites like Fanduel/DraftKings are more common for post-up betting.

Your site will offer standard lines, prop builders, live betting, and digital/live casinos.

Scaling with Agents

As time goes on, you can recruit agents under you. They manage their own players and pay you a percentage of the losses. This increases your volume and passive income.

2. Getting Players

Promos are the best way to attract clients. Your promos are your advertisements — make them look good and enticing.

Step-by-step client acquisition:

• Create a private story on Snapchat/Instagram/Facebook.
• Target users you think would bet through your book.
• Offer strategic promos (not cheap freeplay offers).

Effective Promo Examples:

• Bet the over/under in tonight's game for $50–$100 and get your full bet back in FP if you lose.
• Parlay spread + over/under for $25–$125 and get full FP refund if you lose.
• Wager over $500 in one day and get $100 FP.
• Parlay involving spread, over/under, and moneyline: refund in FP if you lose.
• Bet on first scorer for $40 and get your money back if you lose.
• Get all casino net losses back in FP (valid today only).

You can mix and match these, especially during big events like the Super Bowl.

Visual Design Matters

Use TikTok edits (search "NFL hype edit", etc.), remove watermark, and add to Snapchat to stand out visually.

Promo Strategy Tips:

Adjust your promos based on performance — give out more when players are losing and scale back when you're being run up. Experience will teach you timing.

3. Establish Your Rules

Always send a rules message when onboarding a new player. Here’s a sample:

4. Site Configurations

Proper configuration is essential for long-term profitability. These changes are made by contacting customer support via your Telegram group chat.

Recommended Settings:

• Max parlay payout: $2,500
• Allow 2-leg parlays with FP up to +250 odds
• Allow FP up to max +300 odds
• Cap max live bet: $250
• Remove -400 and higher odds from live betting
• Cap digital casino win/loss: $150 daily, $400 weekly
• Remove college baseball, lacrosse, and esports from both normal and live betting
• Turn off live casino for all players

Copy-Paste Command for Telegram:

      max parlay payout $2500
      allow players to do 2-leg parlays with their fp up to max +250 odds
      allow fp to go up to max +300 odds
      cap max live bet at $250
      remove -400 odds and above from live betting
      cap max DIGITAL casino win/loss at $150 per day, $400 max win/loss per week
      remove college baseball, college lacrosse, and esports from both normal and live betting availability
      turn off the live casino for all players
        

5. Adding Agents to Expand

An agent is someone who manages players for a percentage, without any “backing liability” — meaning they aren’t responsible for paying out when their players win.

To set up an agent, go to "Bettor Management" and click "Add Agent" at the top.

To manage an agent's rights, click the three lines at the top left to open the sidebar. Click "Agent Reports", scroll down, and click "Manage Sub Agent".

Typically, agents receive anywhere from 20–30% of the losses as their commission.

Example 1: Agent’s Book Going Down

Let’s say the agent has 10 players. Two go up a total of $100, while the rest go down $500. The agent’s book is -$400. If their commission is 20%, they take home $80 and pay you the remaining $320.

Example 2: Agent’s Book Going Up

If the agent’s players go up $300 total, you are responsible for paying that $300 to the agent’s players.

Types of Agents

Your Friends

You can trust them more (assuming they’re trustworthy) and don’t have to worry as much.

Acquaintances / People You Don’t Know

You can still make money with agents you don’t know personally, but trust must be built. Risks include:

• Betting under themselves
• Giving too much free play (fp) to friends
• Claiming players ghosted them
• Raising credit limits irresponsibly

How to Mitigate Risk

• Start agents on a 1-month trial period.
• Do not give fp rights. Instead, manage their fp yourself or through an assistant on Telegram.
• Limit max credit they can assign. Start with low limits (e.g., $300).
• Offer players 30–50% back in fp when they pay early in the week.
• Set clear rules and expectations from the beginning. Let agents know you run a tight operation.
• Hold agents responsible for all money. You cover your end, so they must too.
• Only allow players who you are 100% sure will pay on time every week.

Once you build trust and earn money with an agent, you can gradually increase their credit limits and scale the business together.

6. Common Mistakes

Below are common mistakes when running a sportsbook. Avoiding them is critical as they can lead to significant financial losses. Mistakes are ranked by importance.

Not Staying Organized

• Track everything — who owes you what, when they pay, etc.
• Use your phone’s notes app and mark off payments immediately.
• Use Excel to track weekly profits and losses.

Giving Out Too Much Credit

This is a very common error. Always start small and only increase limits when the player proves reliable. Offer 30% back in fp to incentivize early buybacks.

Too much credit can lead to a player owing more than they can pay or winning it all back. Both are bad for you. Establish reasonable credit and payout limits.

Taking On Players You Can’t Confirm Will Pay

You will get ghosted eventually. Minimize it by understanding your players, setting limits based on what they can afford, and maintaining communication.

If a player doesn’t pay, it's your fault for giving them too much credit.

Not Establishing Rules

• Send a welcome message with rules to every new player.
• Set a max weekly payout and live casino win limit (as live casino platforms typically don’t have automated limits).

Not Having a Proper Bankroll

Players will go on winning streaks. Keep cash on hand to pay out wins. Rare, but it happens — especially with small books lacking balance.

Not Paying Players on Time

If you pay late, they will too. Timely payouts encourage timely pay-ins. Avoid making your job harder than it has to be.

7. Understanding Sharps

What is Sharping?

“Sharps” are organized bettors using agents’ accounts and software to beat sportsbooks. Some even attend games and relay info in real-time, exploiting line delays of 15–20 seconds.

Sharps can bankrupt a sportsbook. They usually target larger books and agents, not friends or regulars.

How to Detect Sharp Activity

• Check IP addresses: Is the account being accessed from different locations rapidly?
• Live betting wins: If a player only wins on live bets, be cautious.
• Call the player: Disable their account, call them, and ask about recent bets. If they don’t know, it’s not them.
• Flight receipts: If IPs are scattered, ask for proof of travel.
• Rollover period: Delay payouts and monitor behavior to catch inconsistencies.
• High credit demands: Sharps often request high credit because they know they’ll win in the long run.

Important: Always check your local laws and regulations to ensure you’re operating legally.

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