Mort's Bio: For over fifty years, Mort Olshan has been one of the most respected names in sports handicapping. He is author of three books: Winning Theories of Sports Handicapping, The Competitor's Creed, and The Best of the Gold Sheet.
The Gold Sheet, founded and published by Olshan in 1957, has been called "The American Sportsman's Bible," by handicappers throughout the country.
If Somebody Asked Me, I’d Say... - Compelled to Clear the Record
Throughout the years, I have read so many erroneous stories about the Minneapolis Gorham Press (the office that for years established the national sports-betting line) that I feel compelled to clear the record. read more
If Somebody Asked Me, I’d Say... - “The Best Game Ever Played”
Althoug it took place forty-five seasons ago, possibly the most suspicious football game, in terms of gambling implications, remains open to question by old-timers... read more
If Somebody Asked Me, I’d Say... - Find Significant Differences, if You Can
Ken is an avid sports fan. He loves to attend the games. One night he decides to take in a Laker game at the Staples Center. He buys a reasonably good ticket (nearly $100 these days), treats himself to a beer, soft drink, a hot dog or two, and a game program. That’s after paying $15 for parking. In round figures, you’re talking close to $150 for the evening... read more
If Somebody Asked Me, I’d Say... - Now the Fun Begins
Almost like a fighter prepping for a world championship bout, the sparring, training, conditioning, experimenting, and whatever else is set aside—the real basketball action starts. It’s time to play for keeps because, with a victory, you advance, lose and you go home... read more
If Somebody Asked Me, I’d Say... - The Seven Deadly Sins of Sports Betting
1. Not knowing what it takes to be a winner. Being driven by unreality and false hopes. It takes 52.38% winners to break even. Seasoned pros understand that at least 50% of all pointspread decisions are decided by serendipity... read more
If Somebody Asked Me, I’d Say... - Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You
Dwight Eisenhower was president, The Bridge on the River Kwai won the Oscar, and gasoline was 30 cents a gallon. Sputnik I was launched by the Soviet Union; Ford introduced the Edsel. And Sports Illustrated was three years old, Playboy a year old... read more
If Somebody Asked Me, I’d Say...
Are you ready for a wildly radical proposition? Rather than criticizing young people for gambling, why not introduce educational courses that would teach them about risk taking, encourage participation, and make it a requirement in the college curriculum?... read more
