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A tipster earns their money by selecting picks for bettors. While a lot of punters feel they get their money’s worth for the info they are given, there are others that often feel swindled out of cash. So will a professional tipster make you money or not?

It is a question that has no real answer and it totally depends on the reliability and honesty of the tipster. There are risks.

So let’s examine the pros and cons.

Pros

The reason tipsters are popular is because of the trust punters place upon them. Bettors use tipsters as a method to increase the profitability of their bets. ROI over time is the best indication of a good tipster. A tipster that has a history of profitability is a good sign.

Tipsters are viewed as experts, often as experienced punters or having data analysis skills. So punters take notice. They can also reassure punters the picks they select are likely to deliver.

As well as physically located betting shops, there are multiple sites on the internet that recommend tipsters with “betting tips” being a particular popular search term.

Caveat emptor (buyer beware) while some sites offer legitimate reviews and the contacts of reputable tipsters offering genuine picks based on careful analysis, others can best be described as promoting scammers.

In short tipsters might pick winners, or they might not.

Cons

Many sites list historical records of profits based on odds that are no longer valid, selecting picks that are unlikely to deliver.

In order to make a profit, professional tipsters may not share their knowledge in order to capitalize themselves rather than help other people earn.

A tipster with ‘inside information’ may not share it or the secrets behind of the system they have devised and created.

They will also offer different picks to different punters as method of increasing the likelihood of turning a profit.

The key is to look at tipsters realistically but not expect miracles. As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.a