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Sports gamblers, what about it is appealing to you?
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:08 pm
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:08 pm
If you suck at it, you'll lose a lot. If you're good at it, you'll still lose, but not as much. If you're great at it, you might turn a profit. In that case, it becomes a highly stressful job, and if you're consistently profitable they'll change the rules or ban you outright.
At least with poker and horses, you have only the other players to beat. Not the house too (apart from the rake).
At least with poker and horses, you have only the other players to beat. Not the house too (apart from the rake).
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Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:10 pm to Jim Rockford
Because it’s way more fun to watch a game you bet 100 bucks
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:10 pm to Jim Rockford
same thing I like about fantasy football. It makes a game that I otherwise have no interest in, very interesting to me. Even if it's not supposed to be a close game it can still be fun to watch.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:11 pm to wish i was tebow
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Because it’s way more fun to watch a game you bet 100 bucks
This. Only this.
It brings entertainment to your life. Doubt anybody here is doing this professionally and making a living doing. It's purely to enhance one's experience watching sports.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:12 pm to Hazelnut
in your opinion, what's the best sport to bet on for a virgin sports gambler?
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:13 pm to Jim Rockford
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At least with poker and horses, you have only the other players to beat.
You should read up on how horse betting works
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:15 pm to wish i was tebow
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Because it’s way more fun to watch a game you bet 100 bucks
Different strokes I guess. If I have a rooting interest I don't need an incentive. If I don't care about the outcome having money on the game would turn a neutral experience into an unpleasant one. If you could win in the long run, that would be one thing. But it's rigged so you won't. And if you're good enough to overcome that, like I said they'll change the rules or ban you.
This post was edited on 11/4/21 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:15 pm to The Truth 34
Put a jar on your counter. Place your bets with the jar instead of using a bookie. At the end of the season, take the money out the jar and put it back in your wallet.
You will be pleased
You will be pleased
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:16 pm to SwampDonks
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Doubt anybody here is doing this professionally and making a living doing.
#goldennugget
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:20 pm to Jim Rockford
Gambling sucks. Winning is fun as shite though
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:22 pm to Jim Rockford
The Colts and Jets play tonight and as a Saints fan I have no interest in either team, but now that I’ve made a few prop bets in tonight’s game, I’ll be avidly watching.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:30 pm to The Truth 34
Take points in the NFL.
Underdogs are hot.
Plus nothing is more aggravating than watching a team that didn't cover but win and celebrate.
Underdogs are hot.
Plus nothing is more aggravating than watching a team that didn't cover but win and celebrate.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:30 pm to Jim Rockford
I am finding that I don't love the grind of betting a bunch of games. But, I like betting big on a few. I emotional hedged Michigan State last week and $2,400 helped ease the pain.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:31 pm to Jim Rockford
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If you suck at it, you'll lose a lot. If you're good at it, you'll still lose, but not as much. If you're great at it, you might turn a profit. In that case, it becomes a highly stressful job, and if you're consistently profitable they'll change the rules or ban you outright.
There’s really not that many hobbies out there that are going to be a net positive on your bank account so I don’t see what’s confusing about why people enjoy it despite not making money
This post was edited on 11/4/21 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:33 pm to Jim Rockford
I enjoy figuring out an angle and putting it into action.
Pre Rona, it was also fun to talk to other fans while I waited in line at the casino.
Pre Rona, it was also fun to talk to other fans while I waited in line at the casino.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:36 pm to Hazelnut
quote:Or, you could do something else more productive with your time.
It makes a game that I otherwise have no interest in, very interesting to me
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:42 pm to Jim Rockford
Because I follow the sports and have knowledge that give me an edge over Vegas. At least, that is what I tell myself. I have lost every sports bet (not many) that I placed this year 
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:44 pm to KosmoCramer
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goldennugget
Case in point. That guy works his arse off, probably harder than he'd have to work to be successful in a legitimate job.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:52 pm to wish i was tebow
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Because it’s way more fun to watch a game you bet 100 bucks
Bingo. Tuesday night MACtion is something I'll watch, but it's something I will really get into if I throw a dumb parlay on it that pays +11000. It's a way to make any game that's on interesting.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:56 pm to Jim Rockford
Same as fantasy football
It’s much more fun to watch the Colts/Jets on a Thursday night in November when you have something at stake. Otherwise I wouldn’t have known it was on.
It’s much more fun to watch the Colts/Jets on a Thursday night in November when you have something at stake. Otherwise I wouldn’t have known it was on.
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