1. 12-14-12 03:40 AM #1
    ddcdd
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    Why do people bet on sports?

    As simple as it is, why do you bet on sports?

    Is it for
    income
    hobby
    thrill/feeling
    $$ to throw?

    Why do YOU bet?
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  2. 12-14-12 03:44 AM #2
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    Great hobby and an incredible challenge.

    A bigger question (at least to me) is why do people bet on financial assets?
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  3. 12-14-12 05:10 AM #3
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    It makes the sports I like more enjoyable. And gives me a reason to take notice of a few others.

    And like Blaxor says, it's a fun challenge.

    The fun goes away for me if I bet too big and care too much about the result of each bet though.
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  4. 12-14-12 05:32 AM #4
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    Entertainment. Only wager discretionary income.
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  5. 12-14-12 05:58 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Easy-Rider 66 View Post
    Entertainment. Only wager discretionary income.
    Exactly. It's the thrill.

    The "I want to be a professional gambler" threads come and go, with tragedy usually resulting.
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  6. 12-14-12 06:14 AM #6
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    I used to be delusional and think I could make a lot of money doing it. Now I just do it for fun every so often.
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  7. 12-14-12 06:38 AM #7
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    Hobby.

    Sports gambling has more skill than luck.

    Lottery, Slots and Blackjack is 100% luck.
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  8. 12-14-12 06:42 AM #8
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    Bottom line: I just like the satisfaction of being right.
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  9. 12-14-12 07:02 AM #9
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    make money

    I love sports.......I don't need to bet on a game to enjoy it

    blows my mind some of the things I've heard others say over the years such as sports betting isn't beatable and everyone loses
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  10. 12-14-12 07:56 AM #10
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    something that i find challenging actually, unlike most other things. also like that you are supposed to lose but can win.
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  11. 12-14-12 07:57 AM #11
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    I enjoy the challenge

    Winning money for researching sports? Who wouldn't love this?
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  12. 12-14-12 08:01 AM #12
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    What is crazy about this is that I can give 10 people the exact same stats about 2 teams and 5 would pick on while 5 would pick the other team. This occupation is extremely difficult to be profitable long term
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  13. 12-14-12 08:51 AM #13
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    Two reasons for me. Adds excitement to the games and second, the extra spending money is perfect for all the tech toys I enjoy purchasing/using
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  14. 12-14-12 08:57 AM #14
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    It gets my cokk wet
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  15. 12-14-12 08:59 AM #15
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    same as any type of out

    same reason people do anything to excess
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  16. 12-14-12 09:07 AM #16
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    I don't drink. I don't do drugs. This is how I get my rush.
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  17. 12-14-12 09:11 AM #17
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    easy to be a winning gambler on this site

    post a pick

    if it wins take credit

    if it loses pretend you are on the other side
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  18. 12-14-12 09:22 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by darkhat View Post
    easy to be a winning gambler on this site

    post a pick

    if it wins take credit

    if it loses pretend you are on the other side
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  19. 12-14-12 09:23 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smoke View Post
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  20. 12-14-12 09:29 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by darkhat View Post
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  21. 12-14-12 09:33 AM #21
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    I will answer for everyone....

    Me the money.


    Everyone else the action.


    Well there might be a few older guys who dont get too excited. But for the most part everyone bets for the action.
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  22. 12-14-12 12:08 PM #22
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    Much more fun than stocks with cooler people
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