The 100 things to avoid as a sports gambler

Razz · 03-13-07, 12:47 AM

2) Bet with your heart.

ShamsWoof10 · 03-13-07, 12:51 AM

3) Chase

Razz · 03-13-07, 12:53 AM

4) Pay for picks

imgv94 · 03-13-07, 12:53 AM

5) Never wager on a game just cause it's on T.V

Razz · 03-13-07, 12:54 AM

6) Think you're smarter than the oddsmaker

imgv94 · 03-13-07, 01:01 AM

7) Online Sportsbook Casinos..

Milkin' it Slowly · 03-13-07, 01:04 AM

Excessive amounts of alcohol...

mad · 03-13-07, 01:05 AM

Have a wank while driving (.com).

imgv94 · 03-13-07, 01:07 AM

10) Heavy Narcotics

Will mess with your capping abilities and make you value money less..

Korchnoi · 03-13-07, 11:12 AM

a girlfriend, a full time job, and regular bathing -- you've got gambling to do.

Jay Edgar · 03-13-07, 11:22 AM

An IP address or mailing address within the United States.

jjgold · 03-13-07, 11:54 AM

Some espn guys are sharp, a big mistake if you toally tune them out. They do have some good inside info that we do not have privy too.

Chi_archie · 07-13-10, 03:12 PM

11) tail all of Brock Lander's rubber bands

Philavanh · 07-13-10, 03:16 PM

Parlays.....especially 5 team parlays

pat venditto · 07-13-10, 03:18 PM

Betting heavy chalk -900 favorites in tennis etc

daneault23 · 07-13-10, 03:24 PM

Betting more than you can afford to lose.

JW Cash · 07-13-10, 03:26 PM

12) Bet Minnesota Vikings in NFC Championship Games..

forsberg21 · 07-13-10, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Some espn guys are sharp, a big mistake if you toally tune them out. They do have some good inside info that we do not have privy too.

Amen to this.

Bill Simmons was all over Kevin Durant winning the scoring title this past season. I liked this pick as well and I was on the fence, but he made me pull the trigger, which paid out nicely at 12/1.

On a side note, how does Durant NOT win the scoring title again this season? LeBron's PPG are going to get slashed, along with Wade's. Who's going to challenge him? Carmelo is the ONLY guy that comes to mind, but with Durant's PPG going up every season since he's been in the league, I think this is a gimme. I also like Durant for the MVP as well.

lakerboy · 07-13-10, 04:05 PM

13) Dont Bet the NL cause they are "due"

shari91 · 07-13-10, 04:09 PM

14) ROFLcopter's special lines. Actually, probably special lines altogether - they're 'special' for a reason.

OverUnder · 07-13-10, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

13) Dont Bet the NL cause they are "due"

DwightShrute · 07-13-10, 04:34 PM

15) make your bet based on a poster's LOCK of the Century

t-bone · 07-13-10, 05:06 PM

16.) After a 5-0 run in NBA think - "Hmmm, I could quit my job and do this"

Slainte · 07-13-10, 05:08 PM

17) spending more time in the players talk than cappin games

jayroy25 · 07-13-10, 05:09 PM

never go all in and start all over. nothing is guarenteed

pavyracer · 07-13-10, 05:11 PM

18) Drink milk straight from the jug

jayroy25 · 07-13-10, 05:12 PM

bet that jj gets laid

Carseller4 · 07-13-10, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by Dark Horse

1) Listen to ESPN 'experts'.

Except Dikta on MNF. He had an awesome streak last year.

pavyracer · 07-13-10, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by pavyracer

18) Drink milk straight from the jug

Here is the reasoning. You drink milk straight from the jug in the morning before checking if it's spoiled then you get an upset stomach and make bad bets the rest of the day.

chipleader · 07-13-10, 05:31 PM

Never chase to get your money back. This is easier said than done. But just stick to a few picks a day have really helped me out lately. I won by avoiding games that turned out to be losers.

JW Cash · 07-13-10, 05:57 PM

Follow Doc Sports....

fishmonger · 07-13-10, 07:46 PM

think you are not part of the public

thebestthereis · 07-13-10, 07:48 PM

stu feiner (but i recommend the box set of videos)