Why do we bet small on slots but go big on sports?

[salad daging]

If we believe slots are pure luck then okay, but if we also believe sports betting is mostly luck, then why do we treat them so differently when it comes to risk?
Why is it easier to lose big money on a sports bet than on a slot spin?

Slot games are obviously purely down to luck so many people bet small just to play longer such as a minimum bet of $0.2 in local currency which can be even lower.
Why do many people prefer to bet big on sports betting because this bet relies on analysis maybe for them including myself sure the bet will win then its a big amount bet, still its basic luck that determines.

[Odohu]

The reason for this is simple, slot have very low win rate which means you can spin 500 times without earning anything serious. But in sports betting, you control the risk and even minimize it by playing double chance, team to win either half and other options. Due to these different ways of making selection, the gambler have some level of confidence in the game which result in placing bets wit big amount. This is how I understand the two aspect of gambling but this does not mean that the big bets of sports betting will generate more profits than casino games.

[Ugeh002]

It’s really about confidence. With sports betting, you analyze the game, you can actually watch it, so there’s more connection to what you’re doing. It feels like you’re involved in the outcome. With slots on the other hand, you’re basically just hoping to get lucky. You spin, pray for a big multiplier, and that’s it.

In sports betting, the more you win, the more confident you get and you start thinking you’re actually good at it, so you trust yourself more and sometimes even increase your stakes. It’s more challenging compared to slots, and that’s what pulls people in.

Sports betting business is a great idea, if you don't have what it takes, you can not deal with it. How do I mean without sport ideas how do you analyse games.actually.
. When you are sure of something you can stake with any amount because you are sure.is only when you done enough to stake with. how can I increase height level of staking when it like you are not involved in the outcome of games

[Cantsay]

If we believe slots are pure luck then okay, but if we also believe sports betting is mostly luck, then why do we treat them so differently when it comes to risk?
Why is it easier to lose big money on a sports bet than on a slot spin?

In slots you’re not even allowed to make any predictions, you simply just spin and allow the system select for you while you watch and accept the outcome but when it comes to sport betting, you skill can help you improve your chance of winning. This doesn’t totally eliminate the fact that sport betting also relies on luck.

Slots entirely luck based, sport betting relies on both luck and skills and that’s why you are more comfortable increasing the stake on sports betting but can’t do the same for slots. 

[Hazink]

So here's my experience, when I play slots, I usually bet small, like very small, actually. But when it comes to sports betting, I’m more comfortable staking bigger amounts and yet, at the end of the day both are still gambling.

There are only two reasons which I can think of why it usually makes most of us gamble that way. First, in sports betting, you spend time analyzing a game, which makes you take away from a game which you are just staking and hoping only for luck, so the little confidence in you contributes to the increase in the amount you stake on it.

Another thing, again, is that using a small amount to stake in sports games will end up giving you a small amount too in return, not like slot games which you minimum wager amount can hit a mad multiplier that can change everything.

[Makus]

I bet on sports and I also gamble on slots as well so my stakes are always small. alot of people might say that it is safe to gamble with large amounts on a well analyzed sports game but I don't agree to this because there are no safe games. you might think that jaut because you placed a bet on an odd of 1.20 odds it gives you a guarantee of winning you might just be in for a surprise or it is better to call that a disappointment because there's nothing certain in sports betting. Gambling generally comes with risks so it is better to stake low

[nelson4lov]

It's simple.

We treat them differently because sports betting is not entirely dependent on luck. In slot and casino games, you only have to be lucky to win but in sports betting, you can literally make your own luck. You can define your risks exposure by selectively picking teams or make selections that would eventually win. In casino games, you don't have that luxury whichis why you only have luck as saving grace or determinant.

[Perfectbaby]

If we believe slots are pure luck then okay, but if we also believe sports betting is mostly luck, then why do we treat them so differently when it comes to risk?
Why is it easier to lose big money on a sports bet than on a slot spin?

This comes as results of being sure of the game, due how they have made their forecasts and analysis with the hope of winning something big, meaning they are likely certain of about the outcome of then game which could likely give them the winning they want but on the other hands it doesn't come out as expected. Meaning it is that easier for them to lose all than to win, even in slot games is very easier to lose and also win since as you are spinning you are not sure of the out come, therefore while gambling they wouldn't mind going too low just for them to remain long on the game gambling than to increase their wagering amount to spin and ending up just leaving before 20 minute of their time. In Nutshell, they do that remain longer while gambling.

[Asuspawer09]

I guess we are all doing the same think we are not comfortable on putting a huge bet all the time on casino games like slot games since it was just pure luck, I mean if you are going to think about it, it could be rigged most of the time since there was always a chance that it is because we have no idea about its source code whatsoever, it might make you win only if there are already 10 losers but the thing is, it is a business so there are surely a lot more player that is losing than winning so that the business is going to make money.

I do get very comfortable with sports betting since it is more of a skill game, the players is doing sports so they depend on their skills to win the game, if you know the game you could do some analysis if you know the skilled player and know that they can beat the other team, it is surely going to increase your chance of winning. It just doesn't feel like you're wasting money like on slot, it feels to me like real gambling, but still it wasn't guaranteed since there are a lot of factors that can happen as well in the game. But for sure I would be comfortable putting 10-50$ on sports betting, and I think I never bet that amount on slots in one go.

[Cyber_warrior]

So here's my experience, when I play slots, I usually bet small, like very small, actually. But when it comes to sports betting, I’m more comfortable staking bigger amounts and yet, at the end of the day both are still gambling.

I will say it’s just confidence. Most people are more confident in sports than in slot thats why they are always gambling small on slots and big on sports. Like me am so use to football, when whenever am gambling, that’s what I gamble on, so just imagine that I want to give slot a trail, then am not going to be gambling with big amount of money, am going to be doing that with just little amount of money, because am not use to it, so as a risk taker, I will make sure I minimize my risk when it comes to slot games.

[yahoo62278]

The answer is pretty simple, we are stupid lol. Seriously though, how often do you play a slot and bet $5 a spin and win? You'll dust $1000 quick and not hit a bonus in some cases. Who wants to do that when then have better odds on sports IMO?

[Smartvirus]

I just realized something about my own gambling habits, and I’m curious if I’m not the only one.

There is a huge distinction between sports betting and casino games like slots.

In sports betting, the odds are pre-determined and one can actually speculate on what they hope to win from placing certain bets. It becomes a multiple of your stake and there isn’t any much speculation about it.

When it’s slot, you just don’t have any means of knowing just how much you might win if it hits and most casino games offer minimum stakes so, you can have several triers.

[Cantsay]

So here's my experience, when I play slots, I usually bet small, like very small, actually. But when it comes to sports betting, I’m more comfortable staking bigger amounts and yet, at the end of the day both are still gambling.

I will say it’s just confidence. Most people are more confident in sports than in slot thats why they are always gambling small on slots and big on sports. Like me am so use to football, when whenever am gambling, that’s what I gamble on, so just imagine that I want to give slot a trail, then am not going to be gambling with big amount of money, am going to be doing that with just little amount of money, because am not use to it, so as a risk taker, I will make sure I minimize my risk when it comes to slot games.

That confidence which you spoke of comes as a result of you knowing that your skill and knowledge about the sport is going to be helpful as to when you’re playing slots which usually don’t have anything to do with your skill and knowledge.

I think the highest I have seen on slots is $200 on a single spins while sport can go as high as hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Check it yourself, think about why you have that confidence in sport but really skeptical of slot, you’ll see that it’s what I mentioned about, your application of knowledge and skill would definitely be among the reasons.

[Ultegra134]

The answer is pretty simple, we are stupid lol. Seriously though, how often do you play a slot and bet $5 a spin and win? You'll dust $1000 quick and not hit a bonus in some cases. Who wants to do that when then have better odds on sports IMO?

No one (not really) is fool enough to place $5 bets on slots, just 10 spins and you're out of $50 in an instant. The "catch" with slots is that they enable you to place small bets with the promise of making money. Not only is the win rate extremely small, but in the meantime, you'll also lose track of how much you've spent. I've seen as low as €0.10 (lowest spin bet), in a physical casino at Sofia. Slots are extremely easy to get hooked on and that's why you ultimately blow major amounts of money, but making hundreds of minor bets.

[Powerjumboo]

I just realized something about my own gambling habits, and I’m curious if I’m not the only one.

So here's my experience, when I play slots, I usually bet small, like very small, actually. But when it comes to sports betting, I’m more comfortable staking bigger amounts and yet, at the end of the day both are still gambling.

If we believe slots are pure luck then okay, but if we also believe sports betting is mostly luck, then why do we treat them so differently when it comes to risk?
Why is it easier to lose big money on a sports bet than on a slot spin?

Gambling is risky where you have to play completely depending on luck. And where you have to play completely depending on luck, the chances of winning are completely based on luck but in sports betting, depending on your own strategy, skills and experience, winning can be made a little easier and that is why people use a little more money on sports platforms for gambling. Although I like slot games, I don't bet much there because that is where my risk is the highest and I have to play depending on luck. I place most of my bets on sports and I use very little money for it, especially I use very little money for gambling, 1% to maximum 5% of my income.

[Orpichukwu]

We bet small because our winning chances on slots are very low, and no one wants to risk a high amount on a single spin. The more we reduce our wager amount, the more we have a higher chance of using our leftover balance to win a bonus that could luckily give us the advantage of winning big. Slot games are not something to wager high on; you will just waste your money in one go.

[hyudien]

It's simple, because slot games are purely a game of luck, which is why most people play by betting small on each spin, but there is hope to win big, on the contrary, sports betting although luck still plays a role, there are skills for us to generate greater chances of winning through analysis. Your gambling habit is normal, I also do that in my gambling activities.

[$weetne$$]

With slot, the uncertainty is mostly very high, but with sports, you get a chance to make good analytics that helps your chances of winning more than you will get with slot. Most gamblers do same, they try to be as careful as possible so they will be able  to stay the longest playing slot but with sports it is quite different.

[rbynxx]

If we believe slots are pure luck then okay, but if we also believe sports betting is mostly luck, then why do we treat them so differently when it comes to risk?
Why is it easier to lose big money on a sports bet than on a slot spin?

I don't think sports betting is mostly luck, that's probably a bad take. The thing is that with analysis, sports betting tend to not really rely on luck and if you'll also try to pick it with low odds, then you've got more chance of winning. I don't think I've also made my slots bet a lot higher in the past when I played even a little about it and the answer relies on the amount we stake on sports betting than on slots, it's really different.

[Nightwalker(NW)]

People value sports betting due to the odd advantages it has, and one would want to wager big amount on slot that he doesn't know what the result would be, and of course sport betting has huge odd advantage.
When you spin with huge amount you easily lose it without even hitting a single x amount, but in sport betting after doing you analysis carefully you could decides to go big on what you are betting because you are a bit convinced on the odds.