(OK, so the title is a play on words on the phrase Scare Tactics.)
I recently bet on the Braves to win the first game against the Giants and lost. I then thought about doubling my bet because Atlanta had been doing well after losses. Then I remembered that Atlanta had lost 3 in a row a couple weeks earlier.
My point is that doubling one's bet after a loss is not always a wise thing to do. In fact, I've heard it is what squares do when betting. I've also heard squares bet more when losing to make up for losses (it's called "chasing" right?).
Does anyone have any good advice of things to avoid when betting? Any help would be appreciated.
[This message was edited by BigGamesOnly on August 23, 2003 at 03:43 PM.]
I recently bet on the Braves to win the first game against the Giants and lost. I then thought about doubling my bet because Atlanta had been doing well after losses. Then I remembered that Atlanta had lost 3 in a row a couple weeks earlier.
My point is that doubling one's bet after a loss is not always a wise thing to do. In fact, I've heard it is what squares do when betting. I've also heard squares bet more when losing to make up for losses (it's called "chasing" right?).
Does anyone have any good advice of things to avoid when betting? Any help would be appreciated.
[This message was edited by BigGamesOnly on August 23, 2003 at 03:43 PM.]