I gambled 50p 4 years ago and I won £26. I have had a bet every day since and kept a record of every bet ! I am winning £155 up to the present time
2007-01-31 07:42:15 · 10 answers · asked by FRANK Cth in brid 1 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
At the end of the day if you bet to your pocket than there's not a problem. I myself have a bet 2 or 3 times a week because i enjoy it and in the long run I'm definitely losing but it's a pass time and like most pass times (ie going to the cinema etc.) it costs you money.
2007-01-31 11:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I envy the UK bettors because you get fixed odds and can do futures trading on the big races.
In the US, we are stuck with the tote and the ridiculous takeout so it is virtually impossible to make money over a long period of time, unless you stumble upon a lottery-like score. As far as gambling, here you are much better off at blackjack or something.
I try to stick to the big races only, playing maybe once a month or so.
2007-01-31 08:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by celticexpress 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm...a fool's occupation....
Well, if you are a chronic gambler and use wagers on horse races as an 'occupation' then yes, it's pretty foolish.
If you just use it as recreation and blow off a little steam here and there and it doesn't control your life (or negatively affect your family)...more power to you!!! Have fun and stop worrying!
Up 155 Pounds from 4 years ago...not bad if you're just recreational...it's always nice to be up a little. Pretty bad income though if it's your occupation. I think you'd make more than that on the dole or sweeping streets.
2007-01-31 07:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by VodkaTonic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its your pleasure do it . Its when you start putting up your flat to bet you got probs.You never see a poor bookmaker , so the odds are always against the punter
2007-01-31 07:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by paul t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have given all that gambling money to charity and today a good few people in Africa would be alive now.
2007-01-31 07:50:45 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one day a year at New market races
A little flutter here and there does not hurt, if it takes over you life you have problems in my opinion
2007-01-31 07:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by xXx Orange Breezer xXx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a rule of thumb.... "Don't bet money you cant afford to lose". Stick by this and it can be great fun.
2007-01-31 08:07:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bookies win in the end.
2007-01-31 07:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by cotsey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you win.
2007-01-31 07:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-31 07:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by sassy_shazza 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋