Would you feel guilty?

[Hispo]

I am still finding it difficult to know why exactly you're feeling guilty?

Is it because your friend brought the game and you made more money than him?

That seems to be the case in my opinion, when he was with his friend he may show some skepticism about what his friend has saying about the team and secretly decided to bet exactly the same as his friend did, but using more money for the wager, in the end he won and feels guilty because he may believe he is being double faced to his friend.
Still, each person is a whole world within their head and their mind, so I would not dare to judge OPs feelings on whatever the thinks whether what he did what correct or incorrect.

If I was him I would talk to his friend about what happen and congratulate him for being a better bettor then he initially thought, not much beyond that to be done, in my humble opinion.

[Perfectbaby]

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 would you feel guilty about a game you guys staked and it happens that you stakes higher than him after which your winning was far away from his and it shouldn't be something you will feel guilty. Gambling is a game of chances and probability and if it happens that his chances are very slim then you shouldn't be that worried over him instead you should try to learn how to be that secretive because if he didn't knew about what you won you wouldn't be that feeling guilty over the match.

[SmartGold01]

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.

How did you win even more than him knowing too well that you both bet with same amount, is there anything I am not getting rightly?
Usually if you placed bet and it happens that it is the same game with same amount, why would you win even more than him and why are you also feeling guilty for that matter.

[2Pizza410000BTC]

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 a win but I don't see anything bad here because both of us won. If there was a bad situation here like you lost a huge amount or your friend lost by playing the game as you said then maybe you would feel some guilt but no since there is a win here then there is nothing bad here of course it is a nice moment. This happens sometimes like my friend also tells me to bet on such and such team in such and such match even though I took their word for it a few times and I also won there.

[Reatim]

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.

so what lol? why are you feeling guilty about this? you do not need to disclose your gambling habits to anyone so i can’t see a reason why you would feel guilty for doing this and besides he did win anyway just enjoy your win mate

[Orpichukwu]

There is nothing to feel guilty about; you won based on the amount you risked on the game. This is how big your profit came out. He also won based on the amount he staked on a single which I don't see anything to feel guilty about, but everyone has made their own gambling decision, and him risking the minimum is okay for him. You know the risk, and you took it. Anyone lucky for you; the game came out victorious. If I were in your shoes, the best I could do is just tell him about my other bet.

[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.

so what lol? why are you feeling guilty about this? you do not need to disclose your gambling habits to anyone so i can’t see a reason why you would feel guilty for doing this and besides he did win anyway just enjoy your win mate

I felt a bit guilty, to be honest he could’ve won big if he knew the real odds. I kinda took advantage by not telling him about online betting.

But after reading what others are saying here, I guess there's really no reason to feel bad. I just played it smart.

Still, it’s not something I’d do again. That’s not really me as I prefer a fair challenge.
Winning feels better when both sides know what’s up.

[taufik123]

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If I was him I would talk to his friend about what happen and congratulate him for being a better bettor then he initially thought, not much beyond that to be done, in my humble opinion.

Yes, just think it's the early win or the early bet that gives the profit, not about who makes the most bet.
This will be a good starting experience to start your next bet.

After all, why does OP feel guilty even though he wins bigger with the same bet,
he will feel guilty if he suggests picking the team he wants to bet on and lose, but if there is no loss then there is nothing to blame.

[Yaunfitda]

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 wouldn't feel guilty though, at the end of the day, it's all about winning and maybe that is only a friendly bet by your friend so there is nothing personal. I had a $2.00 bet with the Warriors winning their series against Houston. And what is $2.00 though, it was nothing but for us we will met the next day in the office and then discuss the game and the bet and now that it's over, we continue as I'm on the side of the Warriors again. So good that you bet outside and as a NBA bettor we all know that sooner or later the top seed is going to win and that's why OKC did here, it was not just a win but a massacre.

[LUCKMCFLY]

There's no need to feel guilty, sometimes you have to know the difference between taking advantage and opportunity, that's the main thing, OP in this case knew how to take advantage of his opportunity and you did it well, otherwise you would have lost for not believing, in this case you took a risk and won, good for you, that's life, the best thing is to win as long as it doesn't harm anyone, if that's the case I think it's a blessing.

[Wapfika]

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.

How did you win even more than him knowing too well that you both bet with same amount, is there anything I am not getting rightly?
Usually if you placed bet and it happens that it is the same game with same amount, why would you win even more than him and why are you also feeling guilty for that matter.

He gives 1:1 odds payout on his friend while the bookie that offers same match bet offers higher odds since the underdog team win against OKC which is the heavy favorite that time. He bet same amount on the bookie with same pick to his friend which is the underdog that gives higher payout.

This is a good deal for him because regardless of the result he will not lose money since the 50-50 straight bet against his friend serves as insurance that he will get his money back.

[terrific]

Just move on.
Both of you are gamblers and have taken each others risk.
So, there is no need to feel guilty about that win. Both of you like what happened and even before it did, you've got your references already.
And that's why you can't just be guilty with that because you've won more than him.

[yahoo62278]

I would feel guilty if you fucked him outta money, but other then that I don't see the point of feeling anything but happiness. If you both won money, what's the point of feeling bad?

I think in the future if your buddy or you don't know about a sport you might wanna consider not betting so you are not risking money on a pure gamble. Depends on your financial situation I guess, but better safe then sorry in this case.

[masulum]

There's no need to feel guilty, sometimes you have to know the difference between taking advantage and opportunity, that's the main thing, OP in this case knew how to take advantage of his opportunity and you did it well, otherwise you would have lost for not believing, in this case you took a risk and won, good for you, that's life, the best thing is to win as long as it doesn't harm anyone, if that's the case I think it's a blessing.

If feeling guilty is determined "win or lose" or "take an advantage.", then in the end it will feel right even though it loses, let say, someone now winning a bet, of course he feel right not guilty. However, if he lose, and spend quite a lot of money, and do not feel guilty. its mean he is sacrificing money for own needs, then he playing without limit and dicipline anymore, this should be wrong. IMO, have feeling guilty is necessary, maybe with this feeling gamblers start thinking about how to gamble in the right way. Don't let it be that now you get money, tomorrow the money is all gone or even more , because losng in gambling.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

For what brooaaa?? This has nothing to do with guilt. After all, he gave up his money and made his intentions known to you about what he wanted. That was enough to have consolation on. But then, I would have made clear the risk involved in gambling generally, before accepting his cash.

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

That's what I'm talking about right there!!!. How mesmerizing that can be, that a juvenile gambler made his predictions (doesn't even know how to stake these games) but surprisingly, it was a win. That further proves that we don't need to know every single strategy in the game to be a winner. Everything, away from the strategies, depends on how lucky/early you are to get on the train before it leaves. However, this happens in rare cases, so you still need to learn, overall.

[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.

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.

To be frank here, this is not even about feeling guilty or not, but the risk taken to have doubled the bet on both opposite sides, what if it never comes as we planned, as we already know with gambling on how it could be unpredictable and things can change at any time, which in my own personal interest, I might not go this far playing two same bet on two different system.

[stadus]

To be frank here, this is not even about feeling guilty or not, but the risk taken to have doubled the bet on both opposite sides, what if it never comes as we planned, as we already know with gambling on how it could be unpredictable and things can change at any time, which in my own personal interest, I might not go this far playing two same bet on two different system.

There was actually no risk here. The OP accepted a bet from someone who has no idea about sports betting odds, and he bet on the same team that the person chose. However, OP would receive a bigger payout if the bet wins because the odds are higher than what the person is expecting. So, there’s no risk at all; it’s either OP will break even or win. Those are the only two possible outcomes.

[qwertyup23]

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 would you feel guilty in the first place? Both of you guys won and both assumed the risk of losing in the process.

Let's say you betted against Denver and voted OKC. Will you still guilty if the opposite result happened instead? Remember, gambling involves risks that are associated with the games you play. Given that sports-betting is a form of gambling where ACTUAL stats, information, and strategy matter, your personal knowledge on a given team would be relevant in choosing on which team to bet.

OP, give yourself a break and accept the whole situation that both of you won. While you may have exercised online sportsbook and earned more than your friend, it is actually your knowledge about it that gave you the better outcome.

[Mpamaegbu]

Man, I’m feeling kinda guilty now...

You shouldn't feel that way, except there's something else you did that you're not telling here. As far as what you stated here is concerned, both of you are winners. It's a win-win by my books. You shouldn't feel guilty about your action.

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.

Bookies aren't made from space. They're put together by mortal humans here and as such aren't all perfect. There could be misses and errors from time to time. That's why on few occasions there will be bets believed to be favourites but they will end up being losers.

[rodskee]

To be frank here, this is not even about feeling guilty or not, but the risk taken to have doubled the bet on both opposite sides, what if it never comes as we planned, as we already know with gambling on how it could be unpredictable and things can change at any time, which in my own personal interest, I might not go this far playing two same bet on two different system.

There was actually no risk here. The OP accepted a bet from someone who has no idea about sports betting odds, and he bet on the same team that the person chose. However, OP would receive a bigger payout if the bet wins because the odds are higher than what the person is expecting. So, there’s no risk at all; it’s either OP will break even or win. Those are the only two possible outcomes.

to me this just sounds like op outsmarted his friend

i am guessing they are a bit close considering he would even feel guilty in the first place because if they weren’t that close i do not think that he would feel bad for taking someone else’s bet and making it theirs and winning with it