Making bets with my stupid friend

[ARTOIS]

Hi ,

I have a friend, although we get along very well, sometimes you find us getting into heated discussions, and I do not consider this a misunderstanding ,each one has a different point of view than the other on some topics, and this is what makes talking to him very interesting, by looking the huge amount of informations that we get on it, whether on his part or on my part.

But we always end the debates by making a bet, knowing that he is not a gambler, and the informations he has about gambling comes to him through me, and he realizes very well that if he enters into a bet with me, I will take his money, but when he is confident in what he says, you find him the first to present the idea and on his own terms.

While betting become  the only solution to our discussions sometimes you find us betting on trivial and meaningless things, and with regard to the profit from those bets, it is simple for example : on the restaurant bill, where the loser invites the winner to dinner and pays, but sometimes when we bet With money, there is no winner among us, and you find that one of us turns against the other, or the winner returns the money to the loser, as we realize very well that none of us can take the other’s money.

Bets with him are always great entertainment and I always have good times and funny moments .

Do you make bets with your friends?
What do you think about this experience  ?
 

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[Oshosondy]

This is off-topic.

I can argue with my friends but not to the extent of betting. We argue and search about what we are arguing about online to know who is right and we learn more with that.

The times I remember that I gamble with friends were when we were together, login on our online gambling site and have fun by gambling online. Also another time is when we are on land based gambling places together but this is not common like we are gambling online together.

[decodx]

I do make little bets with my buddies now and again, but not too much.  I'm pretty competitive so I don't wanna make things awkward if one of us keeps takin' the other guys cash all the time. We normally keep it fun - like guessin' who'll win game night or somethin' dumb like that.   

This whole thing's weird though.  You said your buddy doesn't gamble much, but he keeps makin' these bets with you anyway.  Hes gotta know you'll take his cash more often than not.  Makes no sense why he'd keep bettin' if he dont like to gamble. And the money stuff is confusing too.  If the cash ain't the point, then what is? Just the thrill of it?

[macson]

i read your whole story, the title should have been different, you are not betting with a stupid friend but more precisely you are betting together with your best friend

when i was at school, i had a friend who i always invited to make bets together, just like you and your friends, we also always argued to determine choices and often when we lost, we even laughed and didn't blame each other, but now i don't have friends like that again, each of them is more concerned with doing their respective jobs and taking care of their families, i really want to go back to those days ^{(gambling and betting together with close friends)}

[cabron]

When we used to watch NBA together at home yes we bet each other but not really that much. Just $1 and after that I sometimes will not pay but they will just keep in mind that I owe them $1. The next time I lose, we're even.  My closest friend sometimes bets with me about any sport we watch, still, we are not paying each other but just an I owe you.

The only time I could remember we paid each other was when we bought 6 packs, 3 for each of us and we'll bet on basketball for who will grill the fish and the pork.

[bitzizzix]

Yes, that's what I did with my friends at that time, often when we get together we sometimes feel bored and when we find things that can be used as betting material that we didn't plan beforehand to use as betting material. And the aim is to create a fluid atmosphere and also become a topic of conversation so that warm but enjoyable discussions can occur.
And after some debate to determine which bets were legitimate, we deposited a few dollars to collect. And we just have to wait a few minutes to guess the result and determine the winner and after that one of us who wins will get money and whoever gets it will be used to treat us to a meal together, and 25% for the winner. But sometimes whoever wins will spend it all so that everyone loses the same amount of betting money.
And we will miss these things when everything has changed because of being busy and starting a family, because that is part of the fun moments.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Well, although what you do is not bad, because sometimes things don't go the way you want, but what you do is gamble and it's a healthy option to do so It's not bad, it's bad when you try to take advantage of a person, that's bad, So in view of that, why don't you start Talking about sporting events, for Example, UCL or Bundesliga match , or some other football league with it ? And do you agree that you both contribute money and make a good bet? That's not bad, if they win well, if they lose then there will be other opportunities, I Consider that this type of thing is much better than taking your friend's money, because I see it as a way to take advantage of their Ignorance and take Advantage of People who don't. It's okay, then over time life will take its toll on you.

[wheelz1200]

Betting with your friends is some of the best bets.  It keeps the money in your circle.  What's better than bragging rights over your good buddy.  And honestly since the house always skews the odds, you get way better odds playing against each other than the house.  Makes for a good entertaining night as long as you can keep it low enough where it doesn't hurt anyone.

[SamReomo]

I think I have seen a similar nature thread a few weeks ago and now seeing it once again. I have never made such bets with my friends personally but it could be a quite fun way for many people. Especially for the ones who are students without job or earning. The winner can enjoy the food/drinks/other items which loser gives him as a treat.

[nelson4lov]

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Do you make bets with your friends?

I do, from time to time. My most recent experience about this kind of situation with a friend was the EFL cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea. Being a Liverpool fan, I was of the opinion that Liverpool would win the tie but my friend thought his team would win so we entered took a bet against each other. There are other experiences — this was the most recent.

What do you think about this experience  ?

It's a completely normal one. Most times, it's even fun and can score you some bragging rights if you're lucky enough to emerge the winner. As with all bets/gambles, one should only enter into a bet with an amount they'd lose without problems.

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I have a friend and we both approach this kind of scenario with a sense of humor and camaraderie, rather than letting it become a source of tension or conflict.

I do enjoy friendly competitions and challenges with friends. Whether it's playing games, debating different viewpoints, or simply trying out new activities together, these interactions deepen our bonds and make for memorable experiences.

What I find particularly interesting about your experience is how you handle the outcome of the bets, especially when it involves money. The value lies more in the exchange itself and the enjoyment of the process rather than any material gain. That speaks volumes about the strength of your friendship and the mutual respect you have for each other.

[Kemarit]

Do you make bets with your friends?
What do you think about this experience  ?

At one point in our life, we will encounter this kind of individuals who become our friend. And so from my experience, this is just normal. There are games that I will play with them, not sure if everyone is familiar with Mahjong and sometime we will argue about certain rules or if I found that he is cheating.

But at the end of the day, even if you shout and curse some words, you are still friends and go and move forward to have another gambling session with them and it could be the same outcome, LOL. And sometimes our close neighbors will think that we are in a heated argument and they are all surprise that when we come out, we're all happy and joking around. 

[Natsuu]

Betting with your friends is some of the best bets.  It keeps the money in your circle.  What's better than bragging rights over your good buddy.  And honestly since the house always skews the odds, you get way better odds playing against each other than the house.  Makes for a good entertaining night as long as you can keep it low enough where it doesn't hurt anyone.

If the goal is to enjoy and hangout, then why not for me. But if it is to make money, the scenario may end up with blaming each other or unfocused bets with lack of analysis. Halving friends with you also helps as one who is accountable with your actions. They may help you monitor your behaviour and actions that most of the time may lead to impulsive decision so that helps a lot.

[Assface16678]

Always, especially in sports me and my friends are a very fan of basketball and we also like ti play basketball sometimes when there's an NBA match or league we always do betting on which team will win each matches and it was fun doing betting with them and also when we are playing basketball sometimes we want to play with other people, we will go to other places just to play basketball and bet with our opponent, that the winner team will take the money and sometimes among friends we also play basketball and stake a bet, even though betting is bad for the others but if you will do it with your friends then it was fun and entertaining so there's nothing wrong with that, as long as you know your limits and you will not argue, of course sometimes it can't be avoided but we will not exchange our friendships just because of argument in money.

[Wiwo]

You don't know what gambling or betting is all about and from what you wrote it pourly off topics and at smthe same time invaluable because I what you said is anything close to being true which I doubt because I can't Imagine grown up forks engaging in such worthless and thoughtless way of discussion to call a bet.

It's quite funny and sarcastic!

[betswift]

Hi ,

I have a friend, although we get along very well, sometimes you find us getting into heated discussions, and I do not consider this a misunderstanding ,each one has a different point of view than the other on some topics, and this is what makes talking to him very interesting, by looking the huge amount of informations that we get on it, whether on his part or on my part.

But we always end the debates by making a bet, knowing that he is not a gambler, and the informations he has about gambling comes to him through me, and he realizes very well that if he enters into a bet with me, I will take his money, but when he is confident in what he says, you find him the first to present the idea and on his own terms.

While betting become  the only solution to our discussions sometimes you find us betting on trivial and meaningless things, and with regard to the profit from those bets, it is simple for example : on the restaurant bill, where the loser invites the winner to dinner and pays, but sometimes when we bet With money, there is no winner among us, and you find that one of us turns against the other, or the winner returns the money to the loser, as we realize very well that none of us can take the other’s money.

Bets with him are always great entertainment and I always have good times and funny moments .

Do you make bets with your friends?
What do you think about this experience  ?
 

I think it’s fantastic that you both manage to keep things light and enjoyable, even when money briefly enters the equation. It sounds like you both have a good handle on snapping right back to fun mode, ensuring no one’s wallet feels too light at the end of the day. It’s the perfect mix of challenge and chuckle!

Do I make bets with my friends? Sometimes! And when we do, it’s all about the laughs, not the cash. Whether it’s daring someone to sing karaoke or guessing the next plot twist in a TV series, it’s all in good fun.

Your betting tradition? It sounds like a great way to keep the stakes exciting but friendly. Just the kind of spice that keeps a friendship interesting! Keep enjoying those debates and may the best debater win… or at least get a free dinner out of it! 

[fikrett]

It sounds like your debates and bets with your friend add a lot of excitement and a dynamic element to your friendship! Using bets as a playful way to conclude debates, especially over trivial matters, can indeed be a fun way to engage and challenge each other.

I think as long as these bets remain in good spirit and don’t lead to any serious disagreements or financial stress, it’s a great way to add an element of competition and entertainment to discussions.
It’s all about having fun and creating memorable moments together.

[Natsuu]

Well, although what you do is not bad, because sometimes things don't go the way you want

This is what I've been meditating when I lose on a good bet. We followed our intuition and analysis and it feels like it's 100% on our side yet still loses. So instead of beating up myself and ruining up my psyche, I would think of the other side of the coin which is "If it turns out to be good, will that be a good decision.". And what's important to me is to make a good decision regardless of the result.

So with a heated discussion with a friend especially in gambling, Don't judge base on the result but in a matter of do your decisions are right?

[Bravut]

The confidence is mostly what result to such bets. When you are sure about what you are saying and already before hand have researched on that very topic,mehnn you will be so confident that you will place a bet  without thinking twice because you know what you are saying.

I have bet with my friends not once, and is appealing because it them believe and ready to learn, at times they are so annoying when you try to prove points but once bet is involved and you won, they behave like a child being flogged and is ready to listen.

This shouldn't be practice in all situation as the result might lead to a fight, quarrel and other possible danger speaking from experience. Know and understand the friend before you place your bets.

[Yatsan]

Do you make bets with your friends?
What do you think about this experience  ?
 

Sometimes if they happened to visit me at my house. But I do practice deciding on my own most of the time. Reason? I don't want to have feelings of regrets when it comes in gambling because it could trigger a drive in me to make up with the losing bet (assuming that there will be since we won't be able to guarantee winning). When money is involved, it is a normal response for someone to be more logical and more practical especially on times losing is something that has a possibility to take place.

I think I have seen a similar nature thread a few weeks ago and now seeing it once again. I have never made such bets with my friends personally but it could be a quite fun way for many people. Especially for the ones who are students without job or earning. The winner can enjoy the food/drinks/other items which loser gives him as a treat.

Thought I'd be the only one to notice. However, I still chose to answer these question 'coz in such way I am learning to care for other people especially those who are unaware of the cons of doing so. To those who are still aiming or those which are interested to bet in such way, and to be entertained, you guys should just watch the game and enjoy things on your own.