Which do you trust more? Sports bettting or gambling games

[maydna]

Slots are more manipulative than sport betting games, I don't know how the owners do it but I know they are working behind the scenes for their benefits, it's very deep but I know they aren't trustworthy enough, that's why I prefer to gamble through sport betting than casinos because I could see and analyze what I am doing, if I didn't win, I'll know the fault is from me.

We don't know that and depends on the casino. If the casinos scam, they will manipulating their games whether slots and sport betting. They will takes the money from their members and will not care about the business. They are working behind the scenes without anyone knows so we only guess if they manipulate the games or not. You are free to choose what gambling games you want to play and in this matter, you choose sport betting than slots games. Perhaps the chance to win will be bigger sport betting than slots games.

[Italian Panic]

It's pretty obvious that sports betting is more trusted and reliable, because again we're stating the very obvious that everything is clear, the outcome is not random nor can be easily manipulated. The odds is what makes the betting options quite challenging.
While the regular casino games like slots can be manipulated without us knowing, and that for sure is going to be the case for most unlicensed and shady casinos.

Yes, you are absolutely right, but it also depends on what you want in that moment. If it’s a day packed with sporting events, then of course the sports bet wins out, but if it’s a day with few and not really good events and the player wants an immediate result, then the game wins out. Me too prefer the sport bet and possible of team and tournament I know better.

[viljy]

I trust gambling more. Because it is impossible to influence a random result. On the contrary, in sports betting, agreements on results are very common. It's even an integral part of betting. And taking this out of the discussion is like discussing a spherical horse in a vacuum. Also, the fact that we do not see the RNG working in roulette or in slots does not at all indicate that there is fraud. As well as the fact that the bookmaker's odds are publicly displayed, they do not at all indicate the honesty of the match.

By the way, gambling is GUARANTEED to bring long-term profits to the casino (because mathematics earns money), so there is no need for casinos to cheat and interfere with the work of the RNG. But in the sports betting industry, the temptation to influence an event is too great. Athletes are especially greedy for him, even very highly paid ones.

There was a discussion on a similar topic here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5526596.0

I don't make bets on sports, but using, let's say, my brain a little, i think that the most reliable one is sports betting, also because changing the result, forcing a team to lose is much more difficult than rigging a site or a slot machine or a casino. Then, of course, i could be wrong.

It's not about what's easier or harder. It's about motivation. There is no motivation for casinos. Imagine that you have a physical roulette wheel. You are guaranteed to make a profit after several hundred thousand to millions of spins. The average profit is 2.7%. At the same time, what motivation will you have to move the chips on the table (while everyone is looking at the ball) or push the ball with your finger, distracting the attention of gamblers with some kind of trick? Or just go through the pockets of gamblers while they watch the wheel spin? - There is no motivation!

Now imagine that you are a bookmaker. You calculate the odds, then you move the line, you don't have insider information. Not only do you have no motive to cheat bettors, you don't have the opportunity to do so. However, unexpectedly for you, the result of the match is quite incredible and the total bets have won, for example, O/U or even/odd, or a bet on 0 goals is best (the latter is especially elementary to manipulate). Whether you will pay extra out of your pocket does not matter at all in this example. The important thing is that one football team, for example, decided not to score goals, but to concede goals to the opponent if necessary (note that you do not need to negotiate with the opponent!). The bookmaker does not participate in this in any way and cannot prevent manipulation.

[POPOLUV]

Sincerely speaking i don't trust gambling games or neither sports betting because the sports betting or gambling games you trust the most can't give you winning so i could have prefer it when put it these way that between sports betting and gambling games which one do i prefer to gambling with because both of them end being gambling and which involves staking money with, so i prefer staking on sports betting because all the games i predict in sports betting is basically on the teams that I'm familiar with and even as I'm familiar with those teams it is not worth to be trusted because you can't get 100% sure of what you exactly  predicted on those teams but it is better stake with leagues you are use to than staking on the teams or leagues you don't about.

[Ishicryptic]

Sincerely speaking i don't trust gambling games or neither sports betting, i could have prefer it when put it these way that between sports betting and gambling games which one do i prefer to gambling with because both of them end being gambling and which involves staking money with, so i prefer staking on sports betting because all the games i predict in sports betting is basically on the teams that I'm familiar with and even as I'm familiar with those teams it is not worth to be trusted because you can't get 100% sure of what you exactly  predicted on those teams but it is better stake with leagues you are use to than staking on the teams or leagues you don't about.

I agree with you that we cannot trust either sports bet or casino games because we can lose our money on both and that is why it's called gambling, the casinos have an edge over us on both. But I believe that sports bet is transparent because sportsbooks don't control the outcome of games, they watch it like every bettors and they pay out wins according to how the games play out. I prefer sports bet because atleast I'm familiar with the game and teams that I want to place my bet on than casino games where I'm totally dependant on luck to win.

[drangos]

Slots are more manipulative than sport betting games, I don't know how the owners do it but I know they are working behind the scenes for their benefits, it's very deep but I know they aren't trustworthy enough, that's why I prefer to gamble through sport betting than casinos because I could see and analyze what I am doing, if I didn't win, I'll know the fault is from me.

We don't know that and depends on the casino. If the casinos scam, they will manipulating their games whether slots and sport betting. They will takes the money from their members and will not care about the business. They are working behind the scenes without anyone knows so we only guess if they manipulate the games or not. You are free to choose what gambling games you want to play and in this matter, you choose sport betting than slots games. Perhaps the chance to win will be bigger sport betting than slots games.

I believe that both arguments hold. Slots may be more manipulative since all is regulated by the algorithms that we can not observe and it is difficult to understand whether the game is fair or not. Sports betting is more open-minded as you can study teams, statistics, and results, so the victories and defeats seem to be the results of your choices and not the manipulations. Nevertheless, the platform is equally important- certain casinos or betting sites can do some form of manipulation of the games. The decision to settle on a reliable platform is just as significant as the decision to settle on the kind of game you will be playing.

[AprilioMP]

I prefer sports betting to casino gambling. Actually, I do both, but I focus more on sports betting, which I do every weekend.
Many people wonder why I choose sports betting over casino gambling. The first reason is that I have more time outside of gambling. The second is that I have better control over my money.
When it comes to luck, casino gambling relies more on how the system is designed, so luck plays a bigger role in it.

In sports betting, when you lose, it's clear. The match is played, and you know who you are betting on. In casino games, you depend solely on the provider for the outcome. Also, in sports betting, you make inputs to the outcome of the results. But in casino games, you just depend solely on luck. When you lose, you just don't know why. But in sports betting, you could blame a player or coach for a loss.  

That’s the real difference between the two types of betting, and why I’m more interested in sports betting than playing at a casino.

To be honest, playing at a casino is just a way to pass the time with small bets—it’s not about winning, but about filling my free time rather than making money. Why not aim to win? Because when I lose, I don’t know why I lost, and when I win, I don’t know why I won.

Sports betting is real. You can watch the game while betting. When you lose, you know why, and when you win, you know why too.

[MRY]

Slots are more manipulative than sport betting games, I don't know how the owners do it but I know they are working behind the scenes for their benefits, it's very deep but I know they aren't trustworthy enough, that's why I prefer to gamble through sport betting than casinos because I could see and analyze what I am doing, if I didn't win, I'll know the fault is from me.

We don't know that and depends on the casino. If the casinos scam, they will manipulating their games whether slots and sport betting. They will takes the money from their members and will not care about the business. They are working behind the scenes without anyone knows so we only guess if they manipulate the games or not. You are free to choose what gambling games you want to play and in this matter, you choose sport betting than slots games. Perhaps the chance to win will be bigger sport betting than slots games.

I believe that both arguments hold. Slots may be more manipulative since all is regulated by the algorithms that we can not observe and it is difficult to understand whether the game is fair or not. Sports betting is more open-minded as you can study teams, statistics, and results, so the victories and defeats seem to be the results of your choices and not the manipulations. Nevertheless, the platform is equally important- certain casinos or betting sites can do some form of manipulation of the games. The decision to settle on a reliable platform is just as significant as the decision to settle on the kind of game you will be playing.

Yes, but slots are more manipulative because there are unseen algorithms that are hard to judge in terms of fairness. There is an increased sense of fairness that sports betting provide since the punters are able to scrutinize the groups, numbers and game outcomes so that the resolution seems as a side effect of their deeds. Nevertheless, the platform remain a major factor since betting websites or casinos can indulge in manipulating the system. The selection of a trusted platform is also a necessary measure, along with the selection of the type of game.

[giammangiato]

Yes, you are absolutely right, but it also depends on what you want in that moment. If it’s a day packed with sporting events, then of course the sports bet wins out, but if it’s a day with few and not really good events and the player wants an immediate result, then the game wins out. Me too prefer the sport bet and possible of team and tournament I know better.

I don't think it's just a question of trust, but what a player wants to play at that moment.
Personally, I prefer to play on sentiment, while still favoring betting to slow down excessive "consumption" of money.
Furthermore, for a casino (if it were fraudulent) it is more difficult to manipulate bets as sporting events are public.
If it's a casino scammer anyway, obviously it shouldn't be played regardless, but that's a different story.
Get an immediate result? You don't get certain results, so claiming to get an immediate result on what basis?
Don't be convinced that gambling is safe money, it's completely the opposite of what you think.

[junder]

I personally gamble on slot machines more often than I bet on sports, so I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m more into gambling games though it’s not so much that I “believe” in them, it’s just my habit.

I believe in winning, but I also believe that all forms of gambling carry a higher risk of losing, so I can’t really say for sure which I trust more.

[Muba20]

Yes, but slots are more manipulative because there are unseen algorithms that are hard to judge in terms of fairness. There is an increased sense of fairness that sports betting provide since the punters are able to scrutinize the groups, numbers and game outcomes so that the resolution seems as a side effect of their deeds. Nevertheless, the platform remain a major factor since betting websites or casinos can indulge in manipulating the system. The selection of a trusted platform is also a necessary measure, along with the selection of the type of game.

The results of slot games are random, which is why strategy is useless. No matter how hard you try to win, there is no point. On the other hand, since the casino has a house edge, even if you do not win in long-term gambling, the gambler will have to lose because of the house edge. Winning in a casino depends entirely on luck. No strategy works. Sports betting is different from a casino. If a sports bettor can do good analysis, his bets can give at least comparatively some good results. Although there is manipulation in the game, there is nothing invisible to do there like in a casino. That is why I think sports betting is more reliable than a casino.

[impulse709]

Slots are more manipulative than sport betting games, I don't know how the owners do it but I know they are working behind the scenes for their benefits, it's very deep but I know they aren't trustworthy enough, that's why I prefer to gamble through sport betting than casinos because I could see and analyze what I am doing, if I didn't win, I'll know the fault is from me.

We don't know that and depends on the casino. If the casinos scam, they will manipulating their games whether slots and sport betting. They will takes the money from their members and will not care about the business. They are working behind the scenes without anyone knows so we only guess if they manipulate the games or not. You are free to choose what gambling games you want to play and in this matter, you choose sport betting than slots games. Perhaps the chance to win will be bigger sport betting than slots games.

Both arguments are good, although I believe that it is more of how the two forms of gambling operate than which one is more reliable. Sports betting always seems more secure as you are able to study teams, performance of players and statistics which makes you feel that you have control over your choice. When you lose, you can normally know why. Conversely, slot games are considered to be completely random and hence there is no actual strategy which makes them more manipulative. Nevertheless, both of them are designed to benefit the house in the long-term, which is why neither of them promises the opportunity to make a consistent profit and be fair.

[Alex077]

Now, question is same as title, so read the same and respond.

PS: I am not talking about match fixing and stuff like that. Please refrain from making comments about same.

I prefer sports betting to casino gambling. Actually, I do both, but I focus more on sports betting, which I do every weekend.
Many people wonder why I choose sports betting over casino gambling. The first reason is that I have more time outside of gambling.

Yea, sports betting does give you more of a feeling of involvement and control - you can look at teams, injuries, red cards, news, and build your predictions around that. Plus, the whole process feels more “meaningful” compared to just mindlessly clicking a slot button over and over.
But at the same time, it’s important not to forget that your control in betting is still pretty limited. There are too many things in sports you just can’t predict - injuries, refereeing decisions, random mistakes, unclear motivation from teams. So yeah, luck is still a big factor, it just feels less obvious than in slots.

With casinos, in a way, it’s more straightforward - you know from the start it’s all based on math and the house edge.

[qwertyup23]

Really depends on how the gambling platform offers their transparency which is the reason why you should play on established and trusted online casino platforms.

Personally, I choose sports-betting if we’re exclusively talking about trust in the odds. With sports-betting, there is still that degree of knowledge and skill that sets apart one gambler from another. On the other hand, gambling games can be superbly random (e.g. slots) in which the results purely depend on one’s luck.

I personally gamble on slot machines more often than I bet on sports, so I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m more into gambling games though it’s not so much that I “believe” in them, it’s just my habit.

I believe in winning, but I also believe that all forms of gambling carry a higher risk of losing, so I can’t really say for sure which I trust more.

Perhaps it is dependent upon your choice of the game and convenience which dictates it as a whole.

Whenever I am feeling a bit bored and I just want to test my luck, slot games would be my go-to game due to its simplistic nature. You can basically turn-off your brain and wage ~$10-$100 dollars and check your luck if it pays off.

[Questat]

Whenever I am feeling a bit bored and I just want to test my luck, slot games would be my go-to game due to its simplistic nature. You can basically turn-off your brain and wage ~$10-$100 dollars and check your luck if it pays off.

Are you saying $10 per roll or per bonus buy. Honestly for me, I can’t even bet more than $10 on slots in a single day, at least in one run. I usually just make small deposits frequently, and sometimes I don’t even notice that it already adds up to a bigger amount.

Like you said, we don’t really use our brain much in slots, that’s why it’s easy to play. But for me, I know my limits and I understand my chances, so I don’t go big. Even $100 is already big for me when it comes to slots, though for sports betting that amount feels more normal.

[Localhostspeed]

I just (yeah, literally JUST now) had a random thought and it makes sense in my head.

So, the thing is do you feel that there is no manipulation when you make sports bets compared to when you play casino games? I mean, with former, you look at odds, and if you like you make a bet and sports is viewable by everybody, results are obvious, if you win the bet, you get the relevant amount back. See, everything is crystal clear, isn't it?

Now, question is same as title, so read the same and respond.

PS: I am not talking about match fixing and stuff like that. Please refrain from making comments about same.

Anytime I want to gamble, I prefer to do things that I can control than things people control for me. I don't like casino games even though some people preferred it than sport games. It's easy and controlling when you go for sport games than when you casually try casino games. If you are a skilled person that knows how to play betting on sports games you are going to make money you never even plan but I don't think you can do such with casino games, they can decide not to let you win if they so wish to and if they don't like you are making nothing.

Globally by stats, it's easy for casino betting platforms to get customers across the globe to get sport betters by virtual of their passions, people that loves sports like football, basket ball and other popular sports can just decide to start betting and use any platforms they like since they know what gambling if sports looks like but you can't get people to try casino games because it's a special kind of game on its own but casino requires people to learn and understand games and you know way, this is not enough fot people to win anything from casino.

[Ziskinberg]

Like you said, we don’t really use our brain much in slots, that’s why it’s easy to play. But for me, I know my limits and I understand my chances, so I don’t go big. Even $100 is already big for me when it comes to slots, though for sports betting that amount feels more normal.

When you say you don’t use your brain, it just means you trust them lol. But seriously, slots are the easiest type of game, yet they’re also the biggest money drain. Sometimes we don’t even notice it, or we just ignore it since we’re not risking big amounts compared to sports betting, where we believe we can win using skills.

That’s why it’s really not about trust, it’s about which one makes you lose more in the long run. 

[Wakate]

It's pretty obvious that sports betting is more trusted and reliable, because again we're stating the very obvious that everything is clear, the outcome is not random nor can be easily manipulated. The odds is what makes the betting options quite challenging.
While the regular casino games like slots can be manipulated without us knowing, and that for sure is going to be the case for most unlicensed and shady casinos.

Yes, you are absolutely right, but it also depends on what you want in that moment. If it’s a day packed with sporting events, then of course the sports bet wins out, but if it’s a day with few and not really good events and the player wants an immediate result, then the game wins out. Me too prefer the sport bet and possible of team and tournament I know better.

Sport betting casinos are plenty while we have less of casinos game betting which has shown that almost 70% of gamblers will prefer to use a casino that has both sport betting and casino games to platforms that have only casino games available on them.
Platforms that offer only casino games cannot boast of huge huge users whennyij relate it to casinos that have the both.

[ruykeri]

The more risk in gambling, the more profit or loss there is. Thinking about this, if the purpose is entertainment and leisure time then sports betting is more suitable. Because even though the time is more, the amount of money is less. The chance of losing a lot of money in a short time is less. I myself consider sports betting to be less risky. Because here the profit or loss is largely under control.

[beerlover]

Really depends on how the gambling platform offers their transparency which is the reason why you should play on established and trusted online casino platforms.

Personally, I choose sports-betting if we’re exclusively talking about trust in the odds. With sports-betting, there is still that degree of knowledge and skill that sets apart one gambler from another. On the other hand, gambling games can be superbly random (e.g. slots) in which the results purely depend on one’s luck.

I agree, that "knowledge" part is the reason why we love betting on sports. When you are gambling on dice, slots, roulette, whatever you are playing at casino games, you do not have to have any skills, it's pure luck and whatever RNG you would get from that.

Whereas when you are betting on sports, even though there is no guarantee, it's clear that we should not be randomly picking something, we do it better normally and that's the situation why we prefer it, because you need to know about the game and the sports you are betting on. This isn't that easy, some people make up still some mistakes, but it's at least requiring you to know a bit and have some talent on it, otherwise you would not be able to bet on sports.