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Sports betting can be a lot of stress and agony for some, but it can also be profitable and fun for others.
Some tips from an old man who has experienced a lot at the ripe age of 47 appear below. Many of these principles can be applied to much more than gambling.
1) NEVER BET WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE This should be a no brainer, but I have made this mistake before and it usually costs me dearly. If you have any drug in your system, whether it is alcohol, pain killers, speed, or pot, refrain from calling a bookmaker.
2) GET YOUR REST This is not only true for sports betting, but it has been a major contributor for good things happening in my life. I don't believe it is merely a coincidence that when I sleep more, I feel better. However, when I work to the point of staying up late and not getting AT LEAST seven hours of sleep, I don't perform as well at anything I do.
3) BE A LEADER, NOT A FOLLOWER Robert Frost once wrote a poem about conformists and non-conformists. Virtually every successful sports bettor that I know personally beats to the tune of his OWN rhythm, and not others. In other words, stick with what works for you and not what others tell you to do.
4) RECOGNIZE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES One of the most important tolls for me is this one. For example, I am much more productive in the morning and less so at night. If you want to maximize your chances of winning at sports betting, I strongly recommend that you become more aware of yourself.
5) KNOW WHEN TO FOLD (PASS) A very useful tool for me has been to know when I should NOT be betting on a game. Usually TV games, public matchups, and professional sports are the hardest for anyone to handicap. Therefore, I spend very little time trying to bet on these particular events. I do so much better in college sports. Bookmakers will freely admit they are much more vulnerable to gamblers beating them in this domain.
6) IF A BALLGAME LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT USUALLY IS A BAD BET I call these matchups "trap" games, where the bookmaker obviously knows much more than I THINK I know. My line is usually much different from theirs. Don't be a fool guys, because oddsmakers are professionals and most of you are not. If a line on a game seems too good to be true, I would think very hard before betting it. Ask yourself if there something you might be missing. What your lifetime record gambling on these games? Mine is easily below .500.
7) BETTING AGAINST THE PUBLIC IS OVERRATED I read all the time about how some people claim to make a living by betting against what they consider to be the public. For starters, the public wins more than people realize. What gets them into trouble more often than their winning percentage is poor money management and lack of discipline.
8) UNDERDOGS AND ‘UNDER’ Virtually EVERY successful sports bettor that I am in touch with regularly bets on ‘dogs’ and ‘under’ by a ratio of at least 2/1. This is also one of the most important secrets that I utilize when betting. Since the linesmaker does factor in public perception as a main tool before dishing out a line, there is more VALUE in betting dogs more than favorites and ‘under’ more than ‘over.’
9) TREAT THE BOOKMAKER AS THE ENEMY I often want to puke when I hear stories about how great a person your bookmaker is. What is necessary for me to be successful at sports betting is to literally treat my bookmaker as the ENEMY. He is out to take my money, no matter how much he charms me! If you can't target your bookie as the enemy, perhaps you shouldn't be gambling. This man will take ALL of your cash and leave you without anything. So please change your mentality and treat him as the predator that he truly is.
10) SAVOR THE WIN It is so important for me when I win to enjoy it. This means to take a GIANT step away from sports betting after a nice week, and to get into the "high" that many of us experience when we win. The biggest mistake gamblers make is to immediately bet the next day and often for higher limits. If you can start getting into the habit of spending time away from gambling after winning, your experiences will he much more long lasting and enjoyable.
These are only some of the methods I use when gambling on sporting events. While this is not meant to be taken as gospel, I do believe when I incorporate these 10 principles into my sports betting life, I am a lot more prosperous and stand a better chance of succeeding.
Some tips from an old man who has experienced a lot at the ripe age of 47 appear below. Many of these principles can be applied to much more than gambling.
1) NEVER BET WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE This should be a no brainer, but I have made this mistake before and it usually costs me dearly. If you have any drug in your system, whether it is alcohol, pain killers, speed, or pot, refrain from calling a bookmaker.
2) GET YOUR REST This is not only true for sports betting, but it has been a major contributor for good things happening in my life. I don't believe it is merely a coincidence that when I sleep more, I feel better. However, when I work to the point of staying up late and not getting AT LEAST seven hours of sleep, I don't perform as well at anything I do.
3) BE A LEADER, NOT A FOLLOWER Robert Frost once wrote a poem about conformists and non-conformists. Virtually every successful sports bettor that I know personally beats to the tune of his OWN rhythm, and not others. In other words, stick with what works for you and not what others tell you to do.
4) RECOGNIZE YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES One of the most important tolls for me is this one. For example, I am much more productive in the morning and less so at night. If you want to maximize your chances of winning at sports betting, I strongly recommend that you become more aware of yourself.
5) KNOW WHEN TO FOLD (PASS) A very useful tool for me has been to know when I should NOT be betting on a game. Usually TV games, public matchups, and professional sports are the hardest for anyone to handicap. Therefore, I spend very little time trying to bet on these particular events. I do so much better in college sports. Bookmakers will freely admit they are much more vulnerable to gamblers beating them in this domain.
6) IF A BALLGAME LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT USUALLY IS A BAD BET I call these matchups "trap" games, where the bookmaker obviously knows much more than I THINK I know. My line is usually much different from theirs. Don't be a fool guys, because oddsmakers are professionals and most of you are not. If a line on a game seems too good to be true, I would think very hard before betting it. Ask yourself if there something you might be missing. What your lifetime record gambling on these games? Mine is easily below .500.
7) BETTING AGAINST THE PUBLIC IS OVERRATED I read all the time about how some people claim to make a living by betting against what they consider to be the public. For starters, the public wins more than people realize. What gets them into trouble more often than their winning percentage is poor money management and lack of discipline.
8) UNDERDOGS AND ‘UNDER’ Virtually EVERY successful sports bettor that I am in touch with regularly bets on ‘dogs’ and ‘under’ by a ratio of at least 2/1. This is also one of the most important secrets that I utilize when betting. Since the linesmaker does factor in public perception as a main tool before dishing out a line, there is more VALUE in betting dogs more than favorites and ‘under’ more than ‘over.’
9) TREAT THE BOOKMAKER AS THE ENEMY I often want to puke when I hear stories about how great a person your bookmaker is. What is necessary for me to be successful at sports betting is to literally treat my bookmaker as the ENEMY. He is out to take my money, no matter how much he charms me! If you can't target your bookie as the enemy, perhaps you shouldn't be gambling. This man will take ALL of your cash and leave you without anything. So please change your mentality and treat him as the predator that he truly is.
10) SAVOR THE WIN It is so important for me when I win to enjoy it. This means to take a GIANT step away from sports betting after a nice week, and to get into the "high" that many of us experience when we win. The biggest mistake gamblers make is to immediately bet the next day and often for higher limits. If you can start getting into the habit of spending time away from gambling after winning, your experiences will he much more long lasting and enjoyable.
These are only some of the methods I use when gambling on sporting events. While this is not meant to be taken as gospel, I do believe when I incorporate these 10 principles into my sports betting life, I am a lot more prosperous and stand a better chance of succeeding.
Two points that don't sound at all like Shrinks normal advice:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> BETTING AGAINST THE PUBLIC IS OVERRATED I read all the time about how some people claim to make a living by betting against what they consider to be the public. For starters, the public wins more than people realize. What gets them into trouble more often than their winning percentage is poor money management and lack of discipline <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
A while back betting against what your friends picks (i.e. the public) was Shrink's number one piece of advice to gamblers. Not anymore.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> TREAT THE BOOKMAKER AS THE ENEMY I often want to puke when I hear stories about how great a person your bookmaker is. What is necessary for me to be successful at sports betting is to literally treat my bookmaker as the ENEMY. He is out to take my money, no matter how much he charms me! If you can't target your bookie as the enemy, perhaps you shouldn't be gambling. This man will take ALL of your cash and leave you without anything. So please change your mentality and treat him as the predator that he truly is.
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Shrink, don't read your own posts. Your going to be puking alot. I don't think it is a problem, but I don't know any poster who is "friends" with more bookmakers and who posts frequently on that subject.
Did you really write this article Shrink? Doesn't seem your style.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> BETTING AGAINST THE PUBLIC IS OVERRATED I read all the time about how some people claim to make a living by betting against what they consider to be the public. For starters, the public wins more than people realize. What gets them into trouble more often than their winning percentage is poor money management and lack of discipline <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
A while back betting against what your friends picks (i.e. the public) was Shrink's number one piece of advice to gamblers. Not anymore.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> TREAT THE BOOKMAKER AS THE ENEMY I often want to puke when I hear stories about how great a person your bookmaker is. What is necessary for me to be successful at sports betting is to literally treat my bookmaker as the ENEMY. He is out to take my money, no matter how much he charms me! If you can't target your bookie as the enemy, perhaps you shouldn't be gambling. This man will take ALL of your cash and leave you without anything. So please change your mentality and treat him as the predator that he truly is.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Shrink, don't read your own posts. Your going to be puking alot. I don't think it is a problem, but I don't know any poster who is "friends" with more bookmakers and who posts frequently on that subject.
Did you really write this article Shrink? Doesn't seem your style.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>5) KNOW WHEN TO FOLD (PASS) A very useful tool for me has been to know when I should NOT be betting on a game. Usually TV games, public matchups, and professional sports are the hardest for anyone to handicap. Therefore, I spend very little time trying to bet on these particular events. I do so much better in college sports. Bookmakers will freely admit they are much more vulnerable to gamblers beating them in this domain.
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great advise Shrink...and good read all around
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great advise Shrink...and good read all around
good points.
a lot of good points on gambling psychology and strategy can be found in the handicapping forum too. But gambler beware, bend or break any of these rules and you ll pay dearly, these are not for just keeping in mind but actively and consistently acting on them. I esp. liked point 10. about savouring a win and taking a break, very very important and to be honest one very seldomly mentioned.
a lot of good points on gambling psychology and strategy can be found in the handicapping forum too. But gambler beware, bend or break any of these rules and you ll pay dearly, these are not for just keeping in mind but actively and consistently acting on them. I esp. liked point 10. about savouring a win and taking a break, very very important and to be honest one very seldomly mentioned.
