So we are through round one of the Madness. It has been an absolutely crazy couple of days,
The next two days are always so much fun because now you know me, I know you and we are all enjoying the hoops.
Here are a few tips to make it go smooth the..
rest of the way of “boy band weekend” otherwise known as the NCAA tourney in the book..
1. NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY, cares about your bracket unless they ask. And even then, they may just be trying to be nice.
You had Ohio State in your Final Four? Texas? Or you had UConn..
in the Sweet 16? Two shits. Not one, but two shits. That’s how much anyone in the book cares.
And for all you geniuses (Not you Matty from Yahoo) who picked Oral Roberts and Abilene Christian and Ohio U outright, you all lyin..complete bullshit..
At this time last year, we were preparing for March Madness. The day the book turned off the odds, closed the windows, and sports shut down is a story for another time.
There will be a tourney this year, and here is a guide to be prepared in case..
you forgot. It’s only been a year, but you know the Boy Scouts motto “Be Prepared” applies in the sports book as well.
The Scout motto means that you are always ready to do what is necessary to help others. It also means you are ready, willing, and able to do what is..
necessary in any situation that comes along..
One of my best co workers ever named Linda dubbed March Madness “Boy Band Week” in the book, and she was right..
It’s mostly a guy’s trip, groups of dudes, hanging out, drinking and betting on basketball non stop..
Saturday is one of the busiest days of the year for a sportsbook.
With a full slate of college basketball games, NBA, NHL, soccer and, oh, yeah, the biggest football game of the NFL season and the slew of props that come with it..
The electricity..
in the book is just that..electric..
Everyone, both customer and employee, are excited to be there..
By today, the regulars are pissed off that their usual seat is reserved, let alone that they may have to wait in line to bet the exacta in the 3rd at Oaklawn or get their..
8 team, smokin, chalk, money line ten dollar parlay..
Often times, the rookies in town are partying, boozed up, and havin fun..
They don’t know they need a game number when they come to the window because they don’t even know a game number exists..