Are books able get a feed that is 30 seconds ahead?

[smudge41]

My book posts scores and live betting lines that are about 30 seconds ahead of my xfinity TV feed. I thought that maybe it was just xfinity, but then I checked the online radio and it seemed to be in sync with xfinity.

 

[JDS]

My book posts scores and live betting lines that are about 30 seconds ahead of my xfinity TV feed. I thought that maybe it was just xfinity, but then I checked the online radio and it seemed to be in sync with xfinity.

Xfinity is delayed at lest 30 seconds. Don’t live bet using their feed or long term you will be getting fucked so hard up the ass by your bookmaker.

 

[Tanko]

I wonder what the delay is over cellular service? Maybe cell phones have faster response than internet.

 

[infotimbo]

Xfinity is delayed at lest 30 seconds. Don’t live bet using their feed or long term you will be getting fucked so hard up the ass by your bookmaker.

probably even more than that, yeah, every streaming service is massively delayed - no matter what device you're using.

Analog tv was quickest, nearly instantaneous. Digital tv then came with a couple of seconds for processing already, and streaming is by far the worst of all.

 

[Wagerallsports]

It does make a HUGE difference

Here's an example....

I was in attendance first game of the season Utah @ Florida Gators

I have the live betting and scores up and I beat the line move getting Florida at around +200 right before a big play as they drive for the winning TD towards end of game and the line changed favoring Florida and they win

 

[Ace7550]

I've always wondered if you could beat live betting if you are present at the game.

 

[JDS]

I've always wondered if you could beat live betting if you are present at the game.

At the end of the day it’s still gambling, but yes it gives you an advantage for sure.

 

[Ace7550]

Sure, but it could be a huge advantage. If a guy hits a bases clearing double and you can bet a -105 line before it goes to minus -300 that's money in the bank most of the time.
Either way, I don't think many books are going to tolerate a player who repeatedly beats their live lines by 5 seconds.

 

[JDS]

Sure, but it could be a huge advantage. If a guy hits a bases clearing double and you can bet a -105 line before it goes to minus -300 that's money in the bank most of the time.
Either way, I don't think many books are going to tolerate a player who repeatedly beats their live lines by 5 seconds.

This, as the OP mentioned it will only last so long.

 

[Tanko]

I've always wondered if you could beat live betting if you are present at the game.

Ive read about gambling groups doing this to get live edges. But, I've also heard the books delay setting the live lines slightly to eliminate this edge.

 

[Ace7550]

Ive read about gambling groups doing this to get live edges. But, I've also heard the books delay setting the live lines slightly to eliminate this edge.

This has been posted before but if you haven't read it, it's pretty interesting:

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[infotimbo]

Ive read about gambling groups doing this to get live edges. But, I've also heard the books delay setting the live lines slightly to eliminate this edge.

usually the data providers have people on the stands which transmit news in real time, instantly transferred to the live betting platforms. So with a bit of a bet delay added on top, it's hard to get much of an edge for most sports, even when attending the event live.

Don't know what the exact situation is like in the US, but in Europe you can see those "spotters" at every soccer match. Often students doing it as a side job. They can watch the match and get like EUR 50 or so on top.