Would you feel guilty?

[Russlenat]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

[seoincorporation]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

lol, this was a win-win situation, so, you don't have to feel bad for it. Maybe if he is a close friend you should explain to him how do you bet to be on a always win scenario, those who are ignorant will think a 1 to 1 bet is a fair deal, but that means they doesn't know about the odds, so, the best to do is to teach your friend how does gambling and sports works. That way the next time he want to place a bet on an underdog, he could walk away with some huge profit.

[cabron]

I wouldn't be guilty doing that after all you play fair with him and I guess the bookie isn't as much correct with their odds. I probably would have double down and root to OKC if I would try betting online as well.  I would just accept it that I lost it think of it like I trusted the bookmaker of their odds.

As it turns out no one loses in this situation. You got your money back, nothing is lost and he also won.  

[goldkingcoiner]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

I don't know if I would feel bad too, if I were you.

If a grown man wants to gamble so carelessly, without doing his research, is that not in his own responsibility? But I would have mentioned something before the bet, so everything was on the table.

I do not see any right or wrong here. The bet could have gone either way, and you got rewarded for putting things straight.

[AVE5]

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

Nothing guilt about it or you think you betrayed your favourite team OKC as you betted against them? However, there's no successful gambler who only bets sentimentally like only betting on favorite teams even when obvious that your favorite will loose the match especially when they're in the position of an underdog.
It feels favorable at times when we also considers other gamblers predictions with ours because your logic of analysing games before placing your bets may not be an ultimate from other gamblers.

[GreatArkansas]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

Lol. In the Philippines, a lot of people do this. Especially on Facebook, where some of their friends who don't know how to bet online by themselves, they tend to like peer-to-peer betting. So you can take advantage here if you can use their money to bet on other sportsbook.

[YOSHIE]

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

What you do are normal, many do strategies like you, no one is guilty of 50/50 bets, if you are sure your bet for nuggets wins You should install four different online sites, so you get more money.

If you assume what you do is uncomfortable for your friend, give him a little money from the win if you install on two online sites, treat him, I think that way is better to cover up Your feelings, I'm sure your friend will be happy to accept it, thus you are free to feel your negative feelings.

[DaNNy001]

I wouldn't because it was quite fair the only thing was that your friend isn't updated on sportsbooks, what you should have done from the onset was to teach him about betting on these platforms...funny enough a lot of people are still like that, they have absolutely no idea about online bet sites, they are stuck on friendly bets with the people that they know. There's absolutely no reason to feel guilty, he got his reward for the risk that he took and you also got yours, that's a win-win situation.

[HONDACD125]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

Why do you feel guilty when he won and you won as well? You took some extra risk, and it worked out. There is nothing to be guilty about in this, in my opinion. Generally, if someone says that they are too confident that a team is going to win a game, you do take some risk, but taking too much risk can be dangerous because you never know, even though some people might base their predictions on knowledge about the game, so many people will also go with their gut feelings and we know that despite luck can play its role, sports betting isn't all about luck.

So, you took the risk despite having a feeling that the team might lost, but it won, and the guy must have had good knowledge of the game and has probably been following the previous games and has been watching both teams, that's why he knew their strengths and weaknesses and he knew which side has better odds of winning. Good for you and for him.

[Dunamisx]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

It was because you're more smarter and experienced in gambling than him, but i also commend you well on this because you have taken a serious risk which may render you on a double loss chance, but the fear has been overcome and you are now a more experienced gambler and risk taker that you have always been, in case of next time, if you think you cant risk it, don't bet the dare, because you may later regret your decision.

[lionheart78]

For the question on the title:  No I would not feel guilty for the reason that I do not do anything wrong and I follow his instruction.  In your scenario, no one lost although you won more than your friend, it is well deserved.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

Kudos to you man, although you know that OKC was the heavy favorite, you still followed your friend's setup and did not get ahead of yourself, what even better is that you bet with your friends choice.  As a result, you won more than your friend's winnings and that is not a bad thing to feel guilty about. 

Remember you also put your money on the line which is out of your friend's betting concern.  Instead of feeling guilty, you should be feeling fulfilled that you did not risk anything although you know the heavy favorite but go on with your friend's bet.

[Ruttoshi]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

I don't know why you feel bad because you won and made profits. It's just that you were able to use more money to place your bet than he did. This is one of the reason why I like uses someone's predictions sometimes because we might be lucky to tap from their luck.

If you are feeling guilty, you should give him some part of your profits if that will make you feel good. Be happy man for your win. I have also experienced what you are feeling now.

[Cointxz]

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

Why do you feel guilty?

He is the one that offers a straight-up bet. Besides, that’s how friendly bet works which is a straight bet since you are just backing the team with your bet for fun.

You’re not a bookie so you are not obligated to give him the odds equivalent to the winning percentage of the team.

We are doing this friendly bet in the past without any odds, just 1:1 payout before the availability of online sportsbook in my country.

[rachael9385]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

It's surprising to know that at this age people still don't know about betting sites. Well, I see nothing wrong in the situation and there's absolutely no reason to feel guilty,  not telling him about online betting might be a way to save him from getting addicted to it in the future, some people get introduced this and after a while they become chronically addicted to it. It's a game of luck, there's also a chance that the game would have ended as a loss. It's a win-win for both of you because nobody lost money.

[bitbollo]

I am not able to understand why and where there is something for feeling guilty.
Did you copy the bet of another player? is this the reason?
I don't think there is anything wrong with this. Bets are not covered by secret or patens so you can freely copy or do whatever you want.
You can feel a bit ashemed if you don't offer at least a coffee to this friend for the suggestion (just kidding you dont need to do anything...)

[Wexnident]

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Why would I? It is NOT your obligation to tell him that sports gambling exists, that they could win bigger amounts there, and that you used his bet to win money. They're not some "secret krabby patty sauce" that would make Mr. Krabs suddenly attack your home at night, claiming for their prize money, no. In the off instance that they do exactly just that, you just get free money from them by suing lol.

Anddd not to mention he also had his own win! Doesn't matter that it was smaller than yours; a win is a win. You're honestly just being a bit too soft right now, just use the money to treat your friend if you're feeling THAT bad about it.

[xvacator]

If you suggest picking one team for your friend and he follows you but the team loses, you can feel guilty because you suggest a wrong choice to him.. But you and he won the match so there is no reason for you to feel guilty.

Or you feel guilty because you don't analyze by yourself and just follow his advice? If that so, I think that is normal if you follow other suggestion because I am sure that many will do the same as you.

[Obim34]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

It was because you're more smarter and experienced in gambling than him, but i also commend you well on this because you have taken a serious risk which may render you on a double loss chance, but the fear has been overcome and you are now a more experienced gambler and risk taker that you have always been, in case of next time, if you think you cant risk it, don't bet the dare, because you may later regret your decision.

It took me some time to realize what OP did, at last the risk was worth it.

He refused to let that opportunity pass, it was all risk and not a crime.  Either way, it wouldn't have mattered if OKC won, his friend knows he lost and from what OP did, it was like using one stone to key two birds. OKC are the favorites, meaning Nuggets have big odds from the bookies, it was a clever move and i don't suppose him to feel guilty.

[Slow death]

In most cases, it is always good to ask our friends if they really know how to analyze games before betting. If they say they know how to analyze games, then let them place whatever bets they want and that way you will not feel guilty because you helped a lot by asking them if they really have in-depth knowledge about how to analyze games before placing bets. In your case, both won, but if you had told him to make another choice, something like choosing what you chose and the result was a loss, I am sure your friend would blame you.

[Hispo]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

A friend of mine knows someone who wanted to bet on a game specifically Nuggets vs. OKC (Game 1), which is already over. It was more of a friendly bet, if you can call it that. The guy had no clue about online sportsbook odds, and he was super confident the Nuggets would win.

He offered a 50-50 straight-up bet, so I took it... but I already knew OKC were heavy favorites. Still, I didn’t wanna risk it, so I placed an online bet too, for the same amount he did.

And guess what? Nuggets won. He got his win... but I also won - and even more than him.

I don't see why you should feel guilty about anything in this situation, to be honest, both you and your friend won money out his prediction. It would have been worse of you both lost money out the prediction.
Now it would be up to you to talk about your bet with your friend or keep quiet about your bet and move on.

Remember, it is all about luck, so there is actually nobody wrong in this situation. If you are a good friend, you would talk to him and make sure he does not get cocky and start to bet recklessky in the future, with money he cannot afford to lose.