1 - Does It Matter To You If You Lose It All?
You have to consider the fact that you could lose your entire stake, and you have to ask yourself if that matters. If you want to lower your risk and maybe get at least something back, then there are bets you can place that will improve your chances of getting something back.
For example, if you are betting in a horserace, you can bet on the first, second and third favorite. Plus, you can put each way bets on the horses so that if they place (finish between first and second, and sometimes maybe third), then you get something back at a lower rate. Usually it is …show more content…
Gambling with the bookies or online has a lot of elements and features to it that you learn over time.
Some people learn in the right way and are very disciplined, and others learn bad habits and negative things that usually result in them going broke. For example, there are some people that believe the more they lose, then the more the universe (or gambling site) owes them, so they gamble even more heavily and lose yet more. There are also people that chase losses, which is where they keep betting and taking bigger risks to try and make up for the money they lost. These are very negative habits, and they will lead to your destruction.
If you try gambling a few times and figure you may be able to bet responsibly and with a high degree of discipline, then you may start looking into ways of analyzing data and doing research to find your best selections. Otherwise, spend a little time making your selections, but do not waste your time by trying too.
4 - Betting Twice Means Losing At Least