Do You Watch The Games You Wager On?

**MendozaLine** · 12-04-10, 10:16 PM

Absolutely. If the game isn't on, Im in front of my macbook, or on my blackberry getting live updates. Gambling consumes my life, which is why im trying to get out

**obamaismyuncle** · 12-04-10, 10:17 PM

not usually, NBA next to never

**rfr3sh** · 12-04-10, 10:18 PM

depends on the game, ie today regardless I was goign to watch the oregon game and the auburn game, i happened to bet on them too
however, I played some NBA totals, but I took a nap instead of watching them

**yisman** · 12-04-10, 10:20 PM

absolutely

**clarkd32** · 12-04-10, 10:21 PM

if family is around... no.

**DrStale** · 12-04-10, 10:21 PM

Hell, half the time I bet I only do it because the game is on tv, and yes I do realize this is a terrible idea.

**bobbyfk** · 12-04-10, 10:22 PM

yes, I always do

**stealthyburrito** · 12-04-10, 10:23 PM

i usually tune in at the end of the games i bet.

**fury** · 12-04-10, 10:25 PM

Usually not on weekdays. I'm at work while most of the games are in progress.

**brxbmbers42** · 12-04-10, 11:11 PM

when i used to bet. i never watched baseball games i had money on. way too frustrating. always watched the football games i had money on.

**ProfaneReality** · 12-04-10, 11:21 PM

I only turn it on if my win is well in hand... i follow my games closely online...which is a tad less stressful.

**Cougar Bait** · 12-04-10, 11:35 PM

I agree

Less stressful watching online

**AMBlai01** · 12-04-10, 11:56 PM

only about half the time.

**dfberger23** · 12-05-10, 12:00 AM

Watching the games is the best part about betting.

**THE PROFIT** · 12-05-10, 12:03 AM

football, yes. Hoops, fuk no.

**ji03** · 12-05-10, 12:04 AM

I don't always watch, but I'm on my computer getting the scores live however possible.

**will2survive** · 12-05-10, 12:06 AM

silly thread,of course I watch the games

**LostBankroll** · 12-05-10, 12:11 AM

I try not to. NFL I enjoy watching them becauseI get to make more money on 2nd Half bets. If I have money on a NBA game I would rather not watch. I had $25 on Portland ML last night and watching them self destruct in the 4th made me go nuts. And this was for $25 imagine $100!

**RollPlayer** · 12-05-10, 12:26 AM

I try to, if only so that I can hopefully learn something about the two teams that might give me an edge in the future.

**LVHerbie** · 12-05-10, 12:57 AM

Only if I had an interest outside the bet because watching won't change the outcome...

It like betting on roulette... I don't care about the ball spinning i just want to know where it lands...

**stikymess** · 12-05-10, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by obamaismyuncle

not usually, NBA next to never

Agree NBA is unwatchable. IMO, I rarely watch games just get box scores and move on. I will watch playoffs (NFL) and love March Madness.

**PittsburghPlayer** · 12-05-10, 03:55 AM

RollPlayer makes a good point as to why to watch games and those that wager 2nd halfs it makes sense for, but Cougar, I agree with you and have been suggestiong to other gamblers for years to not watch the games you have action on, as you wrote, TOO FUKKING STRESSFUL. Or words to that effect. L

**floridagolfer** · 12-05-10, 05:44 AM

I've found it much easier just to check the final score instead of putting myself through an emotional rollercoaster for three hours. I lost three hockey games this week, one with :42 seconds to go and two in the final 10 seconds. It would be a hell of a lot easier to get to sleep if I didn't know those details.

Just give me the final score. The teams aren't going to do anything differently because I'm watching.

**LLXC** · 12-05-10, 05:52 AM

I try not to but somehow I always check...periodically...very often...

**shari91** · 12-05-10, 06:03 AM

Tennis yes if the match is on tv or I can find it online and I'm awake. I love watching it regardless but if I'm really serious about making money during a tournament I think it's important in order to gauge a player's shot selection, level of fatigue, and overall form amongst multiple other variables.

Every other sport though- it depends. Baseball has become beyond boring to me and I've realized the main reason I loved watching the NFL was because of the Sunday tradition of going to a sports bar with a group of gambling friends, eating shit food and drinking beer until we believed the Bills were a good bet. And I've already overdosed on the NBA this season thanks to League Pass so I'm over it unless I'm considering betting 2h. Much less stressful to not watch and I've realized how silly it is to be constantly refreshing a scoreboard online to watch each down, pitch or basket. Life's too short for that scoreboard crap at the very least.

**dmtrader** · 12-05-10, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by floridagolfer

I've found it much easier just to check the final score instead of putting myself through an emotional rollercoaster for three hours.
Just give me the final score. The teams aren't going to do anything differently because I'm watching.

I agree, but if I am betting on a marquis matchup like a championship game, I'll watch.

**Jnas** · 12-05-10, 07:52 AM

Football Yes. Hockey and NCAA hoops usually not

**jjgold** · 12-05-10, 07:54 AM

everyone hear is glued to tvs and computers

lets cut the shit

**shari91** · 12-05-10, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

everyone hear is glued to tvs and computers

lets cut the shit

Nope. I can honestly say I'm not. I just don't care at the moment to be honest - my watching each free throw isn't going to change whether the money ends up in my account after the game. Unless someone has just started to sports bet, I can't see why they'd watch every game they wager on. Either you're watching overpaid turkeys not do their jobs or you're watching stats play out as they should. Any big plays you'll see/read/hear about after the fact anyway so you can always go check those out to appreciate the sport.

**LarryF** · 12-05-10, 08:26 AM

Never the NBA, football sometimes....

**coloradobuff** · 12-05-10, 08:34 AM

sure makes it alot more exciting

**Stinger** · 12-05-10, 08:36 AM

I usually do, I agree that it's a lot less nerve-wrecking not watching

**Statman** · 12-05-10, 08:53 AM

Depends on bet size. A large amount usually means no and I check periodically online but smaller amounts I usually do. I find the level of "sweat" also is tied into the amount wagered.

**BRAVES1985** · 12-05-10, 09:07 AM

ya i watch the games if im betting on it