by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker

Dec 25, 2006

Sports gambling hints

Never was a truer word spoken, but then it is also true that you must speculate to accumulate. Gambling is an activity done by people varying in the purposes.

Hints on gambling

• Never gamble more than you can afford. If it comes down to buying a loaf of bread or putting a bet on the football then you have gone wrong somewhere.
• Make winning worthwhile, it is very easy to put a bet on that is not worth winning. Surely, this does not make sense, but if you are going to win enough money to place another bet then the first bet is not worth placing at all. If you are going to gamble, place a bet that will win you enough to put a smile on your face.’
• Place the bets you want. Do not be lured into betting for the sake of it, and do not put a bet on at odds you do not like. Shop around, or save your money.
• Never gamble when you are unhappy or depressed. You will not win; if you believe this try for yourself.
• Set a betting or playing limit, sticking to your budget.
• Set time limits and allow for breaks, make sure you have access to a watch.
• Be realistic, the venues have rules in their favors, if you lose expect it.
• Be clear about your reasons for gambling, for fun, time out, interest, to escape from other problems, or to try to solve financial problems.
• Be open about your gambling, tell people where you are and how long you will be and what are you doing.
• Learn about your chosen gambling activity, like what the odds of winning are, or what return you can expect to get from your investment.
• Hold on your winnings, keep track of your looses, and avoid chasing those losses.
• Most of all win or lose, have fun. Play only for the sake of fun.
• Check your thoughts; be aware of any magical thinking.
• Be aware of times or situations that place you at high risk of problem gambling. 
• Alcohol will affect your judgment; think carefully about the consequences of using alcohol when you are gambling.
• Make gambling only one part of a range of activities for your interest or entertainment.
• Talk with family, a friend, or a counselor if you need further assistance with problems you may be experiencing with your gambling.

Horseracing is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is also one of the most popular gambling events, race meetings being held worldwide every day. Thoroughbred racehorses sell for millions of pounds and billons are wagered on the sport each year. Football betting is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is played and watched by millions of people around the globe. Betting on football is a varied and exciting business. You can bet on everything from simply the outcome of the match to the number of corners or even the sum of the numbers on the goal scorers’ shirts. Golf betting is also done. Betting on tennis, yachting, ice hockey, motor racing are also very common. 

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