scamdicapper
n.— «Despite criticism on many Internet posting forums, those services which are considered the worst of the worst—for which the sobriquet “scamdicapper” was coined—continue to flourish. Apparently a vast number of sports bettors are relentlessly gullible, and have a dysfunctional learning curve.» —“Locals flock to new Las Vegas sports book, Fiesta Henderson” Eye on Gambling Aug. 22, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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