ever bet with friends where the loser buys the beer?

[rdluffy]

It's a common thing here in Brazil to bet a beer or a soda
Especially when the teams we support are playing
And when I say it's common, I mean it's really common, hehehe, we always hear: Want to bet a beer that my team will win?

It's a form of socialization, since in most cases, both will enjoy the prize

[Kasabus]

It's a common thing here in Brazil to bet a beer or a soda
Especially when the teams we support are playing
And when I say it's common, I mean it's really common, hehehe, we always hear: Want to bet a beer that my team will win?

It's a form of socialization, since in most cases, both will enjoy the prize

You’re Brazilian, bro? Nice to know!

Well, same here in the Philippines. I guess it’s not really about which country you’re from as it’s happening everywhere. Betting just brings real fun. No stress, just pure entertainment. Let’s be honest, it’s always a good time when you’re having a few drinks with your buddies. 

[freedomgo]

Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots!

That’s how we do it! At some point, we even forget about the betting once the beer keeps coming... it’s all just pure fun.

Hopefully, the talks stay positive though, not the kind where someone starts bragging about winning while the loser gets salty for footing the bill.
Or maybe throw in some real money on top of the beer, make that the main bet and keep the beer as the side pot, that sounds fun too!

[Pandu Geddon]

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

I still often do it with my friends, especially when we intentionally gather to watch a match at a certain place. Not just drinking, but sometimes we bet, with the loser paying for all the orders.
Betting with friends like that is really fun. There’s no disappointment or anger when losing. It feels different when we gamble money on sports betting sites.

[bakasabo]

I have only had some funny challenges when winner (in a money based competition) buys beer. I think its unfair to ask loser to buy a beer. He is the person who face something negative and require to be cheered. A winner should buy beer, to share positive moment. Its about friendship after all. It more real (or fair) to have «I owe you beer» in exchange for something situation, than loser buying beer to someone.

[michellee]

I don't try again because I still lose on my side. I can not enjoy the drink because  it can make me lose control when I drink with my friends. I can not bring anything home but only get drunk and cause other problems. The loser may win from the bets although they lose the money, they don't lose the drink so they are still in the winning position. They get a free drink and they can drink many.

[Reatim]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

this is good practice for your betting skills and allows for you and your friends to bond and since it is just beer i am sure you guys would not be fighting for when someone loses unless you all decide to suddenly bet something bigger and more valuable

[Cointxz]

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

We are always doing this whenever we have an argument on sports. We settle it on bet like this so that no matter who win we will enjoy the bets and at the same time someone will prove his point correct.

This is fun way to gamble with friends because the lose money is still being shared to the losers.

It’s the best way too on settling argument on a peaceful way.

[allthebitandbobs]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Sounds like nice trick to enjoy the moments of watching a sport. When you some stake into a game that too a close one, I am sure that you must be getting lots of excitement along with the progress of the game. Moreover your ideas of even the loser will be joining the party must be a real highlight of your gambling. I really like this part. Because, the next time when your friends will be calling for same type of gambling, I guess that you will not be having any hesitation even you have lost your last bet and you have sponsored the whole party. Definitely I am going to discuss this with my office friends as we already do watch lots of matches together.

[Kelward]

This arrangement is very popular among friends, some might not place bets directly on a bet site they will casually make the bet among themselves, loser will buy drinks for everybody. Sometimes bets are placed on a bet site and because each person is sure that their team will win they can do side bet where loser will pay for their drinks. Gambling should be about having fun with amount that you can afford to loose or drinks that you can afford to buy, where it will no longer be fun is if friends are betting among themselves with significant amounts, it then becomes a stiff competition among them.

[Davidvictorson]

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

Seem like fun.
I haven't tried this though but hope to some day however with some non-alcoholic beverage or some other stuff. One of the advantages of this is that it prevents chasing losses and truly brings out the true purpose of gambling which is for fun and entertainment purposes except for those who do it as a form of work.

[tech30338]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

This gambling type is just for fun, and i would actually play gambling like this, as long as its for a beer, others do way more which is not fun, some do gambling like if you lose you treat everyone to a meal that you don
t need to ask how much or there is no limit, some people do really know how to have fun that not gonna hurt their pockets, this people are really your friends, as long as its not too much its okay.

[danherbias07]

Yes. We do this every year. I have a neighbor who always asks me what team I am rooting for when the Finals of the NBA are near. The bet will always be food and drinks, but we will all consume them. The punishment is buying the drink and cooking food for everyone, but we will all have a good discussion about the game while consuming it.

In the past, I did this with my friends, but ever since I moved to another place, it has stopped. Thankfully, my neighbor is also a fan of the sport.

[Sanitough]

I’ve got a different setup. We drink too, but we’re not betting against each other, we’re on the same side. We put some real money on the game, grab a few beers, and just enjoy it while watching. If the game runs long, the drinks last just as long. Sometimes we even end up watching two games back-to-back, so it turns into a full session. I don’t know why, but there’s just something about drinking and betting at the same time that makes it way more fun.

[Inwestour]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

On the one hand, it seems like a friendly bet, but on the other, a case of beer isn't that cheap. Have you ever compared how much you could have spent on the bet if you lost, and how much you'll spend on beer if you lose this friendly bet? It doesn't seem that profitable to me, unless you're looking to get drunk, because a case of beer will definitely get you and your friend drunk, and leave you with a nasty hangover in the morning. 

[ejikeme24]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

This is better off than gambling with cash because physical gambling don't usually end well, it is either you end up fighting with friends or having a quarrel with them. But this way I think nothing can come between you and your friends, rather you can only end up getting tipsy LoL.

Though I have never tried something like this before, even if I try bringing this idea to my friends I'm sure that they Will not find it interesting since it's all about drink and nothing else that is attached to it.

[Porfirii]

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

Yes, inviting to drinks or paying the round of beers is quite a classic between friends who also like to bet. Friends, sports, beers and bets make an infallible combo. I have had to pay more than once but I've also enjoyed some free drinks paid by others who lost, in a party atmosphere, especially in great events like World Cups or Grand Finals in general.

The clue is in what you said about the fact that everyone ends up happy, no matter who wins, because this way everybody wins somehow.

[Russlenat]

Yes, inviting to drinks or paying the round of beers is quite a classic between friends who also like to bet. Friends, sports, beers and bets make an infallible combo. I have had to pay more than once but I've also enjoyed some free drinks paid by others who lost, in a party atmosphere, especially in great events like World Cups or Grand Finals in general.

The clue is in what you said about the fact that everyone ends up happy, no matter who wins, because this way everybody wins somehow.

This is the kind of experience I like not something I’d do regularly, but during big games like the playoffs or the finals. I’m not really into soccer, but when it comes to the NBA, I usually bet big once the playoffs start, especially during the Finals. It just feels great to watch and bet at the same time, knowing the whole world’s tuned in it’s like celebrating together.

It’s honestly a nice feeling being a sports fan. It works like a stress reliever, something that takes your mind off things.

And at my age now, I don’t think I’d love the sport this much if I wasn’t betting on it.

[Justbillywitt]

This is really the definition of gambling for fun, I have gambled with friends on something similar, in our case we buy drinks with a good volume of alcohol collectively, and we bet on games as well the loser will take one full glass or more of the the alcoholic drinks. The fun here is that,  if the losers of the bets are not good with alcohol, he will start making fool of himself and display characters of drunkareds and we will laugh at that person. But if he is someone that can carry alcohol, he is good to go. But we make sure the losers get a good portion of alcohol.

[MRY]

This is really the definition of gambling for fun, I have gambled with friends on something similar, in our case we buy drinks with a good volume of alcohol collectively, and we bet on games as well the loser will take one full glass or more of the the alcoholic drinks. The fun here is that,  if the losers of the bets are not good with alcohol, he will start making fool of himself and display characters of drunkareds and we will laugh at that person. But if he is someone that can carry alcohol, he is good to go. But we make sure the losers get a good portion of alcohol.

Although apparently a fun activity, these activities may have hidden to it a darker aspect of social interaction. The pleasure may culminate in sufferings or even vices, particularly the alcohol. Other individuals will be compelled to attend or feel coerced to obey regulations that are outside their comfort zone. This may hurt their emotional and physical health. A rational enjoyment and preserving the dignity of every person is preferable to putting a person into a position they may not like.