‘One of Us!’ — Super Bowl Champion Golden Tate Wins Over Gambling Community by Detailing EV-Betting Strategy

Golden Tate hasn’t caught a pass in the NFL since 2020, but he recently grabbed the attention of a different crowd—the sports betting community.

In a candid and unexpected interview on Barstool Sports’ Bussin’ With The Boys, the former Seahawks and Lions wide receiver shared his disciplined betting philosophy, sparking a mix of admiration, amusement, and controversy.

How Golden Tate’s Calculated Betting Philosophy Earned Respect Online

During the conversation with host Taylor Lewan, Tate offered a surprisingly nuanced look into his strategy. What began as light banter turned into a mini-masterclass in Expected Value (EV) betting.

“I’m always trying to hammer about 20 or 30 bets in a day,” Tate admitted. “It doesn’t matter if I’m betting on college football or Asian baseball.”
But it wasn’t just the volume of bets that caught attention, it was his mindset. Tate compared sports betting to buying undervalued stocks: “You’re selling to me for a dollar, but I can go here and get it for 95 cents… I invest in this water not because I love the water but because I love the value.” That analogy resonated with sharp bettors who prioritize long-term value over emotional picks.

The approach isn’t just theoretical. Tate noted that he used as many as 10 to 11 different sportsbooks to seek the best odds. At one point, he even went so far as to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access out-of-state books, a detail he openly acknowledged was problematic. “Which I’ve stopped doing because it’s probably not good to do,” he confessed.
That admission raised eyebrows. While Tate’s gambling is legal now that he’s retired and allowed in 38 states, using VPNs to access restricted books is generally prohibited and can lead to account bans. Still, his raw honesty and advanced understanding of betting theory won him surprising praise.
The gambling community on X lit up with reactions.

Cant spell Degenerate without Golden Tate pic.twitter.com/4AqLqQ8ITh

— The Degenerate (@TheDegenWeekly) June 6, 2025

One user summed up the sentiment with, “Can’t spell Degenerate without Golden Tate.”
Another praised his depth of knowledge, saying, “Golden Tate understanding top-down betting better than 99 percent of people is so good.”

Golden Tate said more in 73 seconds than Gambling Twitter has ever.

That is it. Not vibes. Not 12-leg Hail Marys.

Just cold, calculated value.

Y’all are chasing juice. He’s sipping profits. Stay hydrated. pic.twitter.com/865X3cgr8u

— ProfitDuel (@profitduel) June 6, 2025

His concise explanation of EV betting prompted the comment, “Golden Tate said more in 73 seconds than Gambling Twitter has ever.”
Some admired his clarity, while poking fun at the usual betting habits of the masses: “Y’all are chasing juice. He’s sipping profits. Stay hydrated.”

Others pointed out the awkwardness of his candor, especially for FanDuel, with one saying, “Lmao I’m sure FD was thrilled to hear Golden Tate talking about VPN betting on their podcast.”

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— Ryan Pohle (@RyanPohle) June 6, 2025

But perhaps the most telling response came in just three words: “One of us.”
The support wasn’t about glorifying rule-breaking, but rather about appreciating Tate’s clarity, intent, and fluency in a world many see as unpredictable or emotionally driven. Though retired from football, Tate appears to have found a new arena where his instincts and preparation still lead to wins—this time, from behind a screen.