Do you consider yourself a smart bettor?

[STT]

I consider myself a genius until reality corrects my unfortunate delusion.   Im far better in the planning then the action part of a bet and I can easily lose it.  Also I hope to learn and avoid my mistakes by reference to learning from my past ones

  I do find live betting can be the most profitable part of a bet but Ive also sold out bets I should have held and lost out big time on what I would have won had I kept my cool.
  Its easy to say but I do realize I often make a mistake in the moment that I'd avoided with more time, if I didn't rush or jump the gun in my reaction.  We can only hope to learn more and improve, nobody is perfect and to think so would be the dumbest way to fall foul of yourself.

[tread93]

Do you consider yourself a smart bettor? In what sense can you say that about yourself, especially if you’re not really winning your bets?

Many of us here have been gambling for years already. If we look at it honestly, some people would probably say it’s stupid to keep gambling if we’re not actually making money from it. Yet we’re still here, still betting, still following games and odds. So can we really call ourselves smart bettors if we’re losing in the long run? Or is that just something we tell ourselves so it’s easier to keep gambling?

At the same time, if we’ve been doing this for years, maybe there’s still something we get out of it. Not money, but maybe the entertainment, the experience, understanding the games and odds better, or just enjoying the action. For those who have been gambling for years but are not really profitable, do you still consider yourself a smart bettor? If yes, what makes you say that?

I would simply because I dont hardly ever bet heheh, does tay make me a smart bettor? I will have to check on that one. Now one little trick i learned recently was actually canceling out my bet and profiting the bonus. It was like deposit 5 and get 100 with Fanatics markets rifht now check it out! The bonus kicks in as soon as you debit $5. Place bet then withdraw bet and withdraw funds amd you have around 90 afterwards

[Insanity]

I am not a smart bettor and I am not a irresponsible bettor too, I stay in between, I have learnt to accept that gambling is all about luck, sometimes I win and sometimes I lose, this is not something that I can bet alot of money on I guess this is the part where protecting myself is a must.

When we're in the casino playing any game involving machines, luck determines whether we win or not. Everything changes when we bet on sports There, we must be a little more careful because it's our responsibility to bet for the sake of betting when we know that betting responsibly and with knowledge of sports is what makes us win So there's a big difference.

I believe that your point of view is rather logical and reflects the extent of awareness that most punters do not have. You know that games in casinos are largely driven by luck and that will put you off unrealistic expectations. Meanwhile, you are aware that there is a degree of knowledge and decision-making when it comes to sports betting, although this is never a sure thing of winning. Being in the middle as you mentioned, is not a form of weakness but a form of strength since you are kept in check and disciplined. Being a smart bettor does not necessarily imply one should have a winning record, but rather someone who knows how to take risk, will not pursue losses, and understands his/her limitations.

[Jody.Drummer]

Perhaps we’ll find more people who claim to be smart gamblers, but the reality might be quite different from what they say. In my opinion, only a few people can gamble very smartly, and by “smart” here, I mean they can control themselves well in any situation that arises while gambling whether they’re losing or not and they can make the right decisions. People like this are rare. I myself sometimes still forget my limits, so I don’t consider myself a smart gambler, but I still try to prevent bad things from happening because of my own actions.

[Mandoy]

There are several reasons why I consider myself to be a smart bettor and one of them is the fact that I'm able to manage thr risks involved in my gambling activities and also minimise my risks. Being a smart bettor doesn't mean outsmarted because some people win and they think this is what they do but in actual sense they just hot lucky, A smart bettor does not get too confident when it comes to gambling

And a smart bettor really needs to know when to stop and when to call it a day; even with their developed strategies, they still know it's not just strategy but luck that has a hand in it, and they just don't have to boast their confidence based on the recent winning, which some usually do by increasing their wager amount as if they are certain of the next winning result, which is a result of a lack of control.

I also support you in your view that to make a good bettor one should be more disciplined rather than win continuously. Luck is often confused with skill, particularly when people have made a couple of successful bets and think they are smart at betting, it is the process of controlling the risks and being in control that makes one a smart bettor. An intelligent punter understands when to quit and does not allow ego from successive wins to cause him/her to make irresponsible judgment such as raising the amount to be bet. One should know that strategy and luck are both contributing factors and nobody can be sure of how things are going to turn out. Being calm, putting boundaries and not to bet emotionally is actually what makes a smart bettor.

[ruykeri]

Perhaps we’ll find more people who claim to be smart gamblers, but the reality might be quite different from what they say. In my opinion, only a few people can gamble very smartly, and by “smart” here, I mean they can control themselves well in any situation that arises while gambling whether they’re losing or not and they can make the right decisions. People like this are rare. I myself sometimes still forget my limits, so I don’t consider myself a smart gambler, but I still try to prevent bad things from happening because of my own actions.

You are right. In most cases, being smart means knowing how much profit or loss he is in at that moment. But the reality is how much self-control he can have. Controlling emotions is the real smartness. Such people are very rare. Most people bet to make a profit. That is why they cannot control their emotions. Smart gamblers set time and fund limits. They can control their emotions in the same way when they make a profit or a loss. If they face a loss, it is within their tolerance and control.

[DiMarxist]

There is nothing like been a smart Gambler,  what qualifies you as a smart Gambler. No matter how good you may seems to look when it comes to gambling gambling will humble you because, I don't believe that anyone can actually outsmart outsmart the Casino Gambler gamble not because they are smart but most of them see it as one of those things that keeps them busy in their leisure hours.

[Rockstarguy]

There is nothing like been a smart Gambler,  what qualifies you as a smart Gambler. No matter how good you may seems to look when it comes to gambling gambling will humble you because, I don't believe that anyone can actually outsmart outsmart the Casino Gambler gamble not because they are smart but most of them see it as one of those things that keeps them busy in their leisure hours.

When referring to smart gamblers it is not about how one can be able to win the casino because of course it is even impossible to out smart the casino.

Their is no expert when it comes to gambling but what we are talking about to be a smart gambler is to be responsible gambler, their is a way you go about gambling it just seems as if you are not smart,  especially when gambling without no limits and trying to win by all means in gambling.

[Hypnosis00]

Honestly, to become a smart bettor is a tough thing to do. It can happen but not consistently. I'm sure I'm not because sometimes I've been influenced by my emotions. Making wrong decisions and placing bets out of control.

But good thing I'm not yet losing my mind completely. Yeah, I could make some stupid decisions, but still I know what I am doing. I think this is a normal thing that happens in gambling, especially when we are on a losing streak. You can't find yourselves at ease until you win.

[junder]

I am not smart at any other things in gambling than the amount that I am risking in every bets and gambles, there was a time when I like to risk more money on gambling but now I am smarter.

I don't have to beat the game, I don't have to find when and where I can be more lucky, all I can do is risk money like I am not risking anything so that when losses comes it won't take too much from me.

The likes of people that believe that more money iss all you need as a gambler to win are all new to gambling, the only strategy that works as a gambler is you risking and losing what can't get you killed or render you useless.

It’s good to see things improve from a bad situation, and we should consider ourselves lucky to experience such a positive change it indirectly makes us realize that we’ve made mistakes in the past.

And what you’re doing is right, because we shouldn’t be chasing our own luck luck will come on its own.

We must be wise when gambling, because it is indeed a huge mistake to bet beyond our means it can lead to disaster.

[Jody.Drummer]

Perhaps we’ll find more people who claim to be smart gamblers, but the reality might be quite different from what they say. In my opinion, only a few people can gamble very smartly, and by “smart” here, I mean they can control themselves well in any situation that arises while gambling whether they’re losing or not and they can make the right decisions. People like this are rare. I myself sometimes still forget my limits, so I don’t consider myself a smart gambler, but I still try to prevent bad things from happening because of my own actions.

You are right. In most cases, being smart means knowing how much profit or loss he is in at that moment. But the reality is how much self-control he can have. Controlling emotions is the real smartness. Such people are very rare. Most people bet to make a profit. That is why they cannot control their emotions. Smart gamblers set time and fund limits. They can control their emotions in the same way when they make a profit or a loss. If they face a loss, it is within their tolerance and control.

That’s exactly what I mean these smart gamblers set time and budget limits for their gambling. People like this are indeed rare in the gambling world, since most do it for profit. And the ability to control one’s emotions is one of the reasons why gambling must be done wisely because when it’s done unwisely, it can lead to negative consequences. For players who can accept defeat, that is one of the wise behaviors in gambling, and it becomes a problem if we gamble but aren’t prepared to lose.

[Insanity]

Perhaps we’ll find more people who claim to be smart gamblers, but the reality might be quite different from what they say. In my opinion, only a few people can gamble very smartly, and by “smart” here, I mean they can control themselves well in any situation that arises while gambling whether they’re losing or not and they can make the right decisions. People like this are rare. I myself sometimes still forget my limits, so I don’t consider myself a smart gambler, but I still try to prevent bad things from happening because of my own actions.

You are right. In most cases, being smart means knowing how much profit or loss he is in at that moment. But the reality is how much self-control he can have. Controlling emotions is the real smartness. Such people are very rare. Most people bet to make a profit. That is why they cannot control their emotions. Smart gamblers set time and fund limits. They can control their emotions in the same way when they make a profit or a loss. If they face a loss, it is within their tolerance and control.

I concur with you two because it is not all about just winning money in the long run to be considered a smart bettor but rather being well in control of oneself. Most individuals believe that they are intelligent because they only win occasionally, yet it does not seem much until they begin losing. It is usually at that point that emotions descend and make bad choices such as pursuing losses or disregard. An intelligent gamer establishes limits on time and money and lives within them regardless of the result. They remain composed on victories and losses. Factually, not many individuals are able to stick to this kind of discipline at all times, and that is why sharp bettors are very scarce.

[Royal Cap]

Honestly, to become a smart bettor is a tough thing to do. It can happen but not consistently. I'm sure I'm not because sometimes I've been influenced by my emotions. Making wrong decisions and placing bets out of control.

But good thing I'm not yet losing my mind completely. Yeah, I could make some stupid decisions, but still I know what I am doing. I think this is a normal thing that happens in gambling, especially when we are on a losing streak. You can't find yourselves at ease until you win.

I would say that there is not much to be said about being a smart bettor. Because the game is like that, in the end it goes beyond your control. If you are losing and don’t want to stop until you win, it is actually a trap, then it seems like you are playing calculatedly but in reality it is your emotions that are driving it, However the fact that you can understand your mistakes is a big plus. Many people don’t understand this, I think that as long as it is just a game, it is okay. But when it becomes a matter of recovering losses that is when the trouble starts.

[LastKiss]

Honestly, to become a smart bettor is a tough thing to do. It can happen but not consistently. I'm sure I'm not because sometimes I've been influenced by my emotions. Making wrong decisions and placing bets out of control.

But good thing I'm not yet losing my mind completely. Yeah, I could make some stupid decisions, but still I know what I am doing. I think this is a normal thing that happens in gambling, especially when we are on a losing streak. You can't find yourselves at ease until you win.

I think you need to train your discipline more, since sometimes you place bets out of control and I believe that’s really dangerous for your gambling budget. It’s definitely normal for gambler to get carried away by their emotion, which is why we need to gradually train our emotional control and discipline to stay on guard. Although it’s a tough journey, the result are very rewarding and it helps us continue our gambling in a more sustainable way.

Accept your losses and move on, I’m afraid that if you can’t feel at ease until you win, you might end up overspending on your bets.

[danherbias07]

Perhaps we’ll find more people who claim to be smart gamblers, but the reality might be quite different from what they say. In my opinion, only a few people can gamble very smartly, and by “smart” here, I mean they can control themselves well in any situation that arises while gambling whether they’re losing or not and they can make the right decisions. People like this are rare. I myself sometimes still forget my limits, so I don’t consider myself a smart gambler, but I still try to prevent bad things from happening because of my own actions.

I agree. Some rare people can do such a feat.

Control is something we do not acquire like a skill or a talent. It comes from discipline. A smart bettor will probably say "it's enough" once he loses 1 percent of his salary, while a stupid one will keep on going even though the odds are against him.
I believe we should always have a clear mind when we are gambling. That's also part of being in control and being smart. When we are thinking clearly, we rarely make mistakes, and we don't make stupid moves that will ruin us financially.

[Showlove01]

Honestly, to become a smart bettor is a tough thing to do. It can happen but not consistently. I'm sure I'm not because sometimes I've been influenced by my emotions. Making wrong decisions and placing bets out of control.

But good thing I'm not yet losing my mind completely. Yeah, I could make some stupid decisions, but still I know what I am doing. I think this is a normal thing that happens in gambling, especially when we are on a losing streak. You can't find yourselves at ease until you win.

I would say that there is not much to be said about being a smart bettor. Because the game is like that, in the end it goes beyond your control. If you are losing and don’t want to stop until you win, it is actually a trap, then it seems like you are playing calculatedly but in reality it is your emotions that are driving it, However the fact that you can understand your mistakes is a big plus. Many people don’t understand this, I think that as long as it is just a game, it is okay. But when it becomes a matter of recovering losses that is when the trouble starts.

In a normal sense everyone or every gambler is smart but this smartness is been measured or determined on the kind of decision and actions you take whenever you are winning or whenever you are losing because in gambling it is a two thing stuff either lose or gain so If you aren't losing you are definitely winning there is no middle thing here. Anyone who can not make some reasonable decision or take necessary actions at a given point is not a smart bettor or gambler.

[Emitdama]

I am not smart at any other things in gambling than the amount that I am risking in every bets and gambles, there was a time when I like to risk more money on gambling but now I am smarter.

I don't have to beat the game, I don't have to find when and where I can be more lucky, all I can do is risk money like I am not risking anything so that when losses comes it won't take too much from me.

The likes of people that believe that more money iss all you need as a gambler to win are all new to gambling, the only strategy that works as a gambler is you risking and losing what can't get you killed or render you useless.

It’s good to see things improve from a bad situation, and we should consider ourselves lucky to experience such a positive change it indirectly makes us realize that we’ve made mistakes in the past.

And what you’re doing is right, because we shouldn’t be chasing our own luck luck will come on its own.

We must be wise when gambling, because it is indeed a huge mistake to bet beyond our means it can lead to disaster.

Most people bet more than they can chew and when they lose, they are left with a situation they do not know what to do. I have seen people who bet on salaries, like they get paid, and instead of living a normal life and pay for the rent and utility bills and groceries etc, first day they get it, they bet it all, thinking if they get lucky just once, then they can fix all their life problems. Instead, they end up with even worse, and need to take out loan, and even worse if they can't take out loan. This is why it's always smart to bet only with money you can lose.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Perhaps we’ll find more people who claim to be smart gamblers, but the reality might be quite different from what they say. In my opinion, only a few people can gamble very smartly, and by “smart” here, I mean they can control themselves well in any situation that arises while gambling whether they’re losing or not and they can make the right decisions. People like this are rare. I myself sometimes still forget my limits, so I don’t consider myself a smart gambler, but I still try to prevent bad things from happening because of my own actions.

I agree. Some rare people can do such a feat.

Control is something we do not acquire like a skill or a talent. It comes from discipline. A smart bettor will probably say "it's enough" once he loses 1 percent of his salary, while a stupid one will keep on going even though the odds are against him.
I believe we should always have a clear mind when we are gambling. That's also part of being in control and being smart. When we are thinking clearly, we rarely make mistakes, and we don't make stupid moves that will ruin us financially.

Being a smart gambler isn't just about being able to control your self and your emotions around gambling, it's also most importantly, being able to know when to bet and when not to, like you know when you have the best opportunity of winning a bet and when the chance of you winning is very slim so you avoid betting at that very moment, time and or game..

I consider myself a smart bettor because not only I am able to control myself perfect well around gambling/betting, but I am also not overly obsessed with betting on games that it takes my personal assessment of what my chances of winning is away..
Someone who is or should be considered a smart bettor must be strategic in choosing games to bet, that is, they are better off not betting at all than betting on games where they are not sure to a degree of winning..

[tbterryboy]

If the definition of a smart gambler is someone who can beat the bookies in the long run, that's a bit difficult to accept because of the house edge. So I define a smart gambler as someone who gambles responsibly, betting within their means. Personally, I can say I'm a smart gambler at some point because I'm able to control my emotions and stop betting until the following week. But I'm also a foolish gambler, still prone to greed, caught up in the euphoria of winning, and ultimately gamble away all my winnings.

I thought house edge only exist in casino type of games. Maybe bookies only earn some commissions from the bets that we are placing. I won't consider this as a loss though. Beating bookies is not a definition of smart gambler IMO! But it must be a definition of a successful gambler.

A smart gambler on the other hand is if we are smart or careful with our moves, although if we are like this, then there is also a big chance that we can attain a success. You mentioned and showed the meaning of a responsible gambler there but I think this one is also different, however it can still define someone's success like they only want to secure a small win for example. After all we are only humans mate (not perfect) and there are times that we can go outside of our settled limits. Guess that is only fine if only done ' sometimes ' and not all the times  .

[batang_bitcoin]

Do you consider yourself a smart bettor? In what sense can you say that about yourself, especially if you’re not really winning your bets?

Can say about the control. And someone who's good in controlling emotions and their bankrolls can be said to be a smart bettor. Because some are lucky and winners and yet, they don't know how to manage the amount of money that they have won. So, it's better to lose and risk small and you're still fine without having the thought of chasing that. While the winners who are lucky yet not smart will find regret it that they are not smart when they still have the money and the chase will start from that point until they lose everything.