In this episode of Avoid The Trap, the crew sits down with Antonio to unpack his unexpected path into the world of sports betting—from his earliest wagers to the moment he realized there was real money to be made. The conversation dives into a question every sharp faces: How far are you willing to go to exploit an edge?

Antonio shares the tactics and grind required to push betting accounts into VIP status, why it matters, and the hidden perks most bettors never get to see. The team also breaks down their NFL picks for the week, highlighting mismatches, market overreactions, and the angles worth attacking.

Finally, they get real about managing betting partners, the challenges that come with them, and how to keep everyone aligned when money—and emotions—are on the line.

Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just curious about the inner workings of the game, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, the crew discusses this past week of accounts getting limited and how they handle moving forward in a tough sports betting landscape.

David dives deep into his in college basketball model as well as Ant discusses his betting operation and he is capitalizing on the upcoming college basketball season.

And as always the crew gives their NFL picks for the week.

Get ready for another great episode of Avoid The Trap!

In this week’s episode of Avoid the Trap, David stumbles onto a massive line mistake and fires away—then Ant weighs in with his take on the situation. Ant also shares a wild behind-the-scenes story from his time at Pinnacle, including how he dealt with a real point-shaving case and what bettors should learn from it today.

The guys dig into a growing problem in the industry: apps quietly siphoning money from pre-limited accounts and what sharp bettors can do to protect themselves. Plus, a breakdown of early-season NBA totals and the key angles they’re targeting.

As always, they wrap things up with their NFL picks for the week.

This week, the crew dives deep into the shifting landscape of sports wagering and sharp angles ahead of both NBA and NFL games.

First up — the explosive story of the NBA and poker/mob-driven sports-betting scandal that’s rippling through the market. We break down what it means for integrity, for sportsbooks, and for bettors who want to stay ahead of the curve.

Then we shift gears into the new frontier: learning how to operate on the Kalshi marketplace. What kind of contract formats are emerging, how liquidity looks, and how you can use them as a portfolio-tool rather than just another bet.

After that we turn our attention to NBA futures: which teams we believe are undervalued, which markets are overheating, and how to find +EV in this mid-season shuffle. We lay out our top NBA futures picks and explain the reasoning behind them.

Finally, we walk you through our NFL Picks of the Week. Whether you're strictly a bettor looking for edge, or just interested in how the betting markets are reacting to dramatic developments — this episode gives you actionable insights, caution flags, and of course, the reminder: stay sharp and avoid the trap.

In this episode of Avoid The Trap, Ant, David, and Micah take a trip down memory lane, sharing wild stories of how they used to exploit soft sportsbook lines and mispriced odds. From sharp plays to early edges, the crew breaks down what the books got wrong — and how they capitalized.

Later, Micah dives deep into bet sizing strategy with Ant and David, discussing smart ways to manage risk and maximize long-term returns.

As always, the guys drop their latest NFL picks and give a fresh update on their Survivor pool — who’s still alive and who’s hanging by a thread?

With Ant on the road, advantage gambler Randy McKay steps in to join David & Micah for an inside look at the world of professional gambling.

Randy opens up about his tough Grandissimo contest loss on the Bills and how seasoned players like him and David mentally handle losing.

The conversation dives deep into advantage play — from slot edges and comps to video poker strategy — revealing how real pros find value beyond the sportsbook. Plus, Randy shares his Vegas advice for beginners and the crew closes out with their NFL picks of the week.

🎙️ A must-listen for anyone who wants to think — and bet — like a pro.

On this week’s jam‑packed episode of Avoid The Trap, the crew breaks down the latest turbulence in the betting world:

• Circa Survivor Update: We revisit the ongoing drama in the Circa contest — what moves to watch, who’s fading, and where sneaky angles may still exist.

• VIP Legal Betting Accounts: The gang explores the rise of legal, high-tier betting accounts. How do they work? Who gets access? And can they shift sharp money dynamics?

• NFL Teasers: We dive into the teaser market — where’s the value now? Which lines are too juicy to ignore, and which ones are traps in disguise?

• Bookie Burial Update: The long‑running saga with the bookies continues. We bring you the latest on enforcement, closures, and how bettors should guard themselves as the heat turns up.

If you're angling for an edge and want to stay ahead of the curve in the wagering game, this episode doesn’t disappoint.

Tune in, stay sharp—and above it all, avoid the trap.

In this week’s deep-dive, the crew charges full speed into the murky waters of sharp vs. average bettors, injury-driven market moves, and international betting dynamics — all while updating you on the latest Circa Survivor drama and laying out their top NFL picks.

The gang tees off on this week’s NFL slate. Expect sharp contrarian spots, under-the-radar games getting juice, and how they think the public is misperceiving betting lines.

A core segment this episode: the hosts debate the traits, mindset, bankroll discipline, edge retention, and information portfolio that separate pros from the rest of the pack.

If you’re chasing an edge in the NFL or just want a better understanding of how betting markets shift, this episode is packed with actionable insights and caution flags. Tune in, keep your edge, and — above all — avoid the trap.

In this week’s action-packed episode of Avoid The Trap, we’re diving deep into the latest Week 3 NFL betting trends that are setting the stage for a profitable weekend.

Ant and David break down the key strategies that have been working, highlighting the sharpest moves and the most reliable angles as we head into this critical week.

We also get into the nitty-gritty of the Circa Survivor contest and lay out an optimized strategy to help you navigate the toughest decisions. Whether you're already in the contest or just curious, we've got insights to make sure you're ahead of the curve.

As always, the guys deliver their NFL picks for the week, picking apart matchups, discussing line movements, and giving you the intel you need to place those winning bets.

And for the cherry on top, we cap things off with a segment on Bookie Tears – yes, we’re back to celebrating the sweet sound of a bookie’s anguish as they try to deal with the aftermath of the week’s wildest lines.

Get your bets ready, tune in, and let’s avoid those traps together. It’s all in this week’s episode of Avoid The Trap Podcast!

This week, the guys dig into how to squeeze maximum value out of bonus bets and promotions, plus the headaches and pitfalls that can come with bookie issues.

They give an inside look at the latest Circa Survivor update and break down their favorite NFL picks for the week.

To wrap things up, they share some sharp NFL prop betting tricks you can start using right away.