if you have no idea on the sport, don't gamble..

[livingfree]

These situations should be discovered by those sports bettors that are not aware of what an handicap is.

I think if someone experiences this and they are surprised that the results are different. They'll contact the support and they'll explain what actually happened.

Will review the betslip and they're going to realize the mistake that they have done for that bet.

I check odds almost always on other bookmaker sites and if something is very different there, then most likely I prefer not to bet on it or ask the support service what exactly is meant, because I may not understand what kind of bet with big odds is there. In addition, I will never bet on a sport that I do not watch and do not understand, although I know that players often do this, especially when they want to win back here and now. In this case, they do not understand anything at all, but I place a bet. Although I also had such cases at the beginning of my journey, when I did not understand anything about gambling and that I was controlled by emotions.

You are doing it correctly.

That's the key there, if a bettor doesn't understand a thing or two, it's best to approach and chat the support asking what is it all about.

Rather than going on something we don't understand and still bets on it, when we fall and losses that bet, we complain. That's what the usual situation and decision done that we're seeing in these complains.

And that is the reason why many gamblers are falling for their own mistakes.

[Raflesia]

"if you have no idea on the sport, don't gamble.." - and this should be the mantra for everyone who goes to place their 1st bet.

This sometimes should be used as a thing that must be realized because after all, when in the sportsbook at least we must know or at least basic knowledge about the sport so that we know which club we want to bet on in a match.

But sometimes not a few who try in the sportsbook they seem to be too stuck for the big odds that are the benchmark even though they don't really understand the sport.
Although in the end it is about luck but of course we must realize that not everything depends on luck especially sportsbooks where we also have to have our own analysis or at least understand what we will bet on. Do not let just because you want to test your luck make this bet random which will harm yourself in the end.

[HONDACD125]

But sometimes not a few who try in the sportsbook they seem to be too stuck for the big odds that are the benchmark even though they don't really understand the sport.
Although in the end it is about luck but of course we must realize that not everything depends on luck especially sportsbooks where we also have to have our own analysis or at least understand what we will bet on. Do not let just because you want to test your luck make this bet random which will harm yourself in the end.

Luck only covers a small percentage when it comes to sports betting because it's not like playing a casino game where you choose your bet size, press a button, and boom, the result is in front of you, because everything is random, and that is where luck matters the most. In sports betting, things aren't random, and the results mostly depend on the skills and abilities of the teams playing, which means that a favourite will usually have a higher chance of winning a game, so if you go with the favourite every time, you won't lose every game even if luck interrupts and makes you lose one or two.

Those who go with higher odds only because they see that they are going to get more money if they win either don't understand anything about sports betting or they are risk-takers, because you will only throw your money away like that if you can either afford to lose it or you are too ignorant to understand that the reason why the sportsbook is giving you more money for it is because your chances of winning are lower in that area.

So, you are right that basic knowledge about sports and sports betting is important for someone getting started.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

I can't bet on gamble which I'have no clue what it is. Unknown games can be funny because you will be confused how to watch the game live or where to see the results of the game if it hasn't been updated. However, I would advise you to leave the game if you don't understand the odds or the option of the game and bet on other games, since it is a sport game you can easy see other sport games in the casino platform.

You are right mate, there's another topic that advised against betting on the game or option that you don't understand so well, sometimes it's because a bettor choose the wrong option or game, that's why their bet ended up in lose. I have made the mistake of choosing the wrong game on a live bet and I didn't realize it until the game was over and I lot that bet, that's when I realized I have placed a bet on the wrong game.

[Bitinity]

Some time I placed sports bet that I have no idea about it at all just by looking at the odds or by following other's bet. Is it something wrong? I dont think so because as long as I am ready to accept the worse case, it is not that bad. As long as I do not hope too much from it and I do not spend more than what I can afford to lose, I think it is not a problem.

[freedomgo]

Some time I placed sports bet that I have no idea about it at all just by looking at the odds or by following other's bet. Is it something wrong? I dont think so because as long as I am ready to accept the worse case, it is not that bad. As long as I do not hope too much from it and I do not spend more than what I can afford to lose, I think it is not a problem.

Nothing wrong with placing bets, but the issue here is that OP pointed out the wrong line. And if you fall for bad line, it means you’ve got no shot at winning. That’s why it’s important to understand the game and how the odds or spreads are set by the bookies. If not, you’ll end up regretting it later, wondering why you walked right into a trap line.

[Oluwa-btc]

Yeah, with regards to the topic it was what I mentioned in one of the threads on esports betting. I said there that betting on esports without having any knowledge about that Sports is betting blindly. And good thing you have reiterated it here. Unless you are testing it out knowing that even you don't have the knowledge and you would like likely lose your money then you can go ahead and gamble. If not, first get the knowledge of the sports and then go ahead to gamble. This even goes more than betting more than you can afford to lose.

Some gamblers feel that since gambling is unpredictable and it is a game of luck, they can continue playing, believing they can be lucky enough to win, but that's a wrong way to go about gambling. Despite the uncertainty of gambling, it is very important for a gambler to have a basic understanding of the game and not just gamble blindly. Gambling blindly can lead one to become desperate to win by all means, and the real understanding of why one must gamble is not there.

Most people who gamble blindly find it very difficult to set limits, and they easily get emotional when they are unable to get what they want from gambling. The reasons why I think it is important to know more about the game one is playing are to enjoy the game and make good decisions on how the game should be played.

The topic is a warning to all of us (Gamblers).A lot of gamblers enjoy gambling with zero knowledge and skills in the sense that they're solely depended on the fact that gambling is by luck.Gambling that we know works more on odds and strategies that's why when you don't have a full understanding of the sports games,your decisions will be held on emotions and guesswork.
Gambling should be done with thorough research,strategy and deep understanding.

[gunhell16]

As Op said, it is true that you should not gamble without knowing anything about gambling, unless you really want to end up losing money in a casino, that is still your choice and your money. But if you are the type of gambler, you should first find out which sports you are really interested in.

Let's not make it a habit to gamble based on luck or guesswork, it is okay if your motive is to just have fun and entertain yourself through
the gambling casino you are playing at.

[Oluwa-btc]

While browsing on the sportsbook i used to play with in the past, i saw this line...

So I suddenly got confused - why is that line even being offered when the series is already tied 3-3?

If that line was intentionally listed like that, it honestly feels like a trap... like a setup to scam bettors. No matter who you pick, it’s like the bookie is just waiting to say, “thanks for the donation!

What do you think? Is this normal… or is it just some shady sportsbook wizardry going on?

This is a clear understanding and a warning signal to all us to bear in mind that this is what gambling is all about and we don't need to overdo it. And as well it's an eye opener that we should be abrased with the knowledge of gambling before going into it but regardless slot of us ain't taking this seriously and a more reason we end up as losers more often cause of lack of knowledge and idea. Not having idea on sports before gambling  seems like not reading to sit for an exams.

[sheenshane]

Let's not make it a habit to gamble based on luck or guesswork, it is okay if your motive is to just have fun and entertain yourself through
the gambling casino you are playing at.

We understand that in sports betting, your chances of winning improve significantly if you grasp how it technically works.  If you are familiar with the players, there’s a greater likelihood of winning that isn’t solely based on luck.

If you lack knowledge of the sport, you’re merely gambling on chance.
Keep your bets modest, establish limits, and never wager more than you can afford to lose.
Don’t anticipate winning, but instead, view it as entertainment rather than a source of income.

[2Pizza410000BTC]

Well, some people just play to get lucky and that's actually what you can call gambling.. overtime in the forum it has always been said that there's a difference between gambling and betting... gambling basically is staking without precision and playing games that you have no idea about or that are under the control of the bookies or casino... sports betting is different because this can be predictable than casino games

Gambling is a game of luck, but you need to play with some strategy and experience, especially in sports betting, if you have good experience and good analysis about sports, then winning in sports betting can be ensured to a large extent. Even if you play casino games like slots, spin dice, etc. and leave it to luck, then it is okay, if you have good analysis and experience about players and teams of other sports including football and cricket, then betting can be profitable if you know good analysis to win in all these sports betting.

[LUCKMCFLY]

if you have good analysis and experience about players and teams of other sports including football and cricket, then betting can be profitable if you know good analysis to win in all these sports betting.

I think so too, and that's why I say that sports betting can be profitable in the long term if the bettor does it correctly without rushing and without anything that rushes him, because this is what defines a good player, when he knows how to bet and who to bet on, who doesn't rush but waits for the right moment after having done his analysis, for me a good bettor should be one who doesn't have more than two sports and goes daily, because having 3 or 4 sports to bet on has to be a real monster to do well.