Winning more bets does not always mean you are making PROFIT

[Bitcoin.com97]

Me I prefer value , because betting always, sometime doesn't guarantee that you are making profit , imagine betting small odd and with small money ,their is every possiblity of you winning small cash ,but sometimes It could just be a staking power and one can't get a tangible thing with the win , so to me odd is important,and also finding value is very essential, that is I always focus on big odd ,so that when the winning comes i can make profit from it .

[Accardo]

I just analyze the match and not think more about the match because the match can change and everything can happening on the field. I don't have a big expectation and let my analysis giving the data to me so I can place my bet or search for other matches and focus on the next matches will be better for me.

Winning streaks usually tempts players into retaining the need to keep on winning, this wish also drags the players into more loses. Whoever thinks they'll go on and on to win games because of their previous winning experience is in a terrible way doing themselves no form of favor.

[$crypto$]

Depending on the odds that the bookies offer, then this is also how you place bets, if you consistently place small bets on single bets, you will win a lot, but if you place parlay bets with large amounts, you are more likely to lose.

This actually depends on the choice, I myself am more combined and of course always look for high odds even though the risk is equal, what we bet is obviously a small amount.
There are so many betting options in sports, it's how smart you are to choose the odds that you think are worth winning, bet on it.

[bakasabo]

Either OP has discovered something new about math, or want to explain obvious things. Larger risk always bring more money than dozens of small risk bets and nullifies all profit if that large risk bet is lost.  In gambling risk size > quantity of bets. In gambling I prefer to pay attention more to how risky is the bet, then how much I can win if I play it extra safe.

[Jatiluhung]

For me, a good bettor should not only ask, “Will this team win?” but also, “Is this bet worth the price?”

Do you focus more on winning picks, or on finding good value?

I prefer to limit my bets when it comes to matches where I don’t really know much about either of the teams playing. Usually, I bet small amounts just for fun, without worrying about the risk. But in matches I really follow and enjoy and on teams I truly know well, I tend to bet larger amounts. Because I know the risk I’m taking will be worth the potential profit if I win. Besides, I only do this for matches where I’m almost 80% certain the team I’ve chosen will win. For example, in the World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. In that match, I was confident Mexico would win, so I didn’t hesitate to bet a large amount. Then, in the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match, I wanted to bet on South Korea. But since I wasn’t certain, I limited my bet to a small amount.

[xenomorfo]

Me I prefer value , because betting always, sometime doesn't guarantee that you are making profit , imagine betting small odd and with small money ,their is every possiblity of you winning small cash ,but sometimes It could just be a staking power and one can't get a tangible thing with the win , so to me odd is important,and also finding value is very essential, that is I always focus on big odd ,so that when the winning comes i can make profit from it .

because you have to do it to have fun and not to make money.
if you play to make money you are wrong in your philosophy, whether you put in a little or a lot of money.

because even if you put in a little now, as soon as luck helps you and you win, you will be really tempted to put in more money, unfortunately that's the way it is.

[Awaklara]

Do you focus more on winning picks, or on finding good value?

I think it depends on the team you're betting on. If it's a team you're a fan of, I guess you'd bet on your favorite team without looking at the odds. Some die-hard fans are always like that, although there are also more realistic bettors. 
I think every bettor will consider the value of their bets. It will relate to the money being wagered and the potential return. You'll take it into account, but don't get too excited, because that could increase the risk.

[Yablee0]

Me I prefer value , because betting always, sometime doesn't guarantee that you are making profit , imagine betting small odd and with small money ,their is every possiblity of you winning small cash ,but sometimes It could just be a staking power and one can't get a tangible thing with the win , so to me odd is important,and also finding value is very essential, that is I always focus on big odd ,so that when the winning comes i can make profit from it .

My bro that's the fact. Their is one thing I always believe whenever am gambling, if I am opportuned to win then let it be something significant so it can go a long way in enabling me to achieve one or two and not something with no real value. However, real value matters a lot cuz not everytime we normally have the opportunity of winning our bet so if good times comes by let it be something magnificent, because of a truth their are some winning that don't really show any difference and that isn't winning to me because it changes nothing.

[purple_sparkles]

Of course, everyone wants to make a profit from their bets, and it is understandable that when the odds are very low, there is not much excitement in placing them. However, it is important not to go too far and to manage your finances wisely so that betting does not create financial problems.

[Shinpako09]

Exactly, it's not about how many bets or picks you win, it's about how much profit you make. The profit from 10 winning bets could be wiped out by a single loss. At the same time, one bet could make more profit than your previous 10 bets combined. That's the difference between quality and quantity.

But there are some who do it on purpose. Some people or groups sell picks. They only show their win-loss ratio and don't include the profit. Their main focus is to have a good betting history so they can attract bettors to buy their picks. But in reality, they are in negative profit. Their goal is to make a profit by selling their picks, not through their bets.

[Umulala-alala]

Exactly. That's why I sometimes prefer betting on higher odds, at least @2.00+ or above. The risk is certainly higher, but the potential return is proportional to the risk I'm taking. Unfortunately, many people focus only on low odds as if they guarantee a win, even though the payout is often not proportional to the reward they receive, and they tend to overlook the risks involved.

There are bettors who don't go on smaller odds since smaller odds doesn't also guarantee that one will win so it's better to take the risk of by selecting some odds that are at least 1.90 to 2.00+ if you are lucky to win the potential winning will be higher than losing your stake amount on smaller odds hoping you will win since the odds are small, one thing people don't understand is that odds are just numbers big or small doesn't guarantee winning.

[bitbollo]

An average good gambler win around 7% of the total amounts of bet they make in one year.
If you think this is a small amount, start from 100 USD and tell me which amount you reach at end of the year.
Basically ALL players would get to negative up to 0 excluding a few that can barely have initial balance.
Any event has a certain odd. Even if it could appear "easy" - the standard dicotomy Win or Lose - has not the same value while gambling/betting...

[Obulis]

That's very correct, you can't be betting with a total of say 500 dollars weekly and you are able to win say 3 slips that is worth $350 out of 5 slips entered for that week and you rejoice based on the number of tickets won. That is an unreasonable look at the whole because it is still the same thing with someone who uses $150 weekly and lose all.

As for winning pick and good odds, for me they both matters. In as much as time and chance happens to both, it is the duty of a bettor to define what's best at any time. For me going for winning pick can't handle it all neither can going for good odds settle the matter. I prefer a balanced equation.

[danherbias07]

Value bets as always. I don't go for odds that are at x1.01 to x1.20. If I am to play around and make a very long parlay, I might pick those. But never when I do singles. Usually, I pick odds at x1.70 to x2.00 above. Sometimes, I go for spreads to add more to the odds.

You are right, it doesn't mean having more wins makes a gambler profitable. There are times we bet large amounts on stupid games that we might lose because we are just dragged by the hype. Then, we place small bets on games that actually bring us more wins.

[qwertyup23]

Some bettors think winning more bets means they are already doing well. But that is not always true.

You can win many small bets with low odds, then lose one big bet and still end up negative. That is why profit is not only about how many bets you win, but also about the odds you take and how much you risk.

I superbly agree with you.

In fact it's the other way around- the more a person wins, the higher the chance that he would lose his profit given that it would only compel and influence him to play again in the process. As a matter of fact, winning your gambling games makes you more attracted in gambling given that it gives you the confidence and the hope that you would be able to repeat it.

In reality, however, the more you bet, the higher that you would lose all of your profits. What's the remedy in this kind of situation? It would be to STOP and call it a day. As soon as you cash out your winnings and stop gambling, then that's the only time you would be able to fully capitalize your winnings as a whole.

[AmaGold70]

As a gambler, I think having proper record of your winning, and your losses will actually tell you your stand weather you are on profit or you are making losses. When you make more regular wins with little potential return, and record huge huge loss once in a while, your regular wins may not be able to cover up your huge loss which still keeps you at loss, and sometimes you as a gambler may not be able to identify this not until there is a proper record of your wins, and losses. Furthermore, while betting on games if  you want to make good profit on small odds, you have to boost it with reasonable amount of money, and bear in mind that winning all the time is not guaranteed.

[Bitcoin.com97]

Me I prefer value , because betting always, sometime doesn't guarantee that you are making profit , imagine betting small odd and with small money ,their is every possiblity of you winning small cash ,but sometimes It could just be a staking power and one can't get a tangible thing with the win , so to me odd is important,and also finding value is very essential, that is I always focus on big odd ,so that when the winning comes i can make profit from it .

because you have to do it to have fun and not to make money.
if you play to make money you are wrong in your philosophy, whether you put in a little or a lot of money.

because even if you put in a little now, as soon as luck helps you and you win, you will be really tempted to put in more money, unfortunately that's the way it is.

One thing you should know is weather you gamble for fun, trust me everyone still expect something at the end ,which is winning,you don't put money and a stake a game just expecting to lose.

Everyone has an idea on how they want to gamble with,some prefer small odd and small money which always keep them in the game always,that is why I said ,I like increasing my stake so if such opportunity happen,it will yald something good ,and I can even decid to take a break and focus on my winning, choices are different and I also gamble for fun and I still expect winning from the fun .

[Crakryptvest]

My bro that's the fact. Their is one thing I always believe whenever am gambling, if I am opportuned to win then let it be something significant so it can go a long way in enabling me to achieve one or two and not something with no real value. However, real value matters a lot cuz not everytime we normally have the opportunity of winning our bet so if good times comes by let it be something magnificent, because of a truth their are some winning that don't really show any difference and that isn't winning to me because it changes nothing.

Many gamblers wants there wining this way but of a truth it doesn't always happen that way, who wouldn't like to win substantial amount in gambling of course everyone gambler want that, if you're a gambler that harbours this in your mind, it means you have to stake any game you want to play whether casino games or Sportsbet with big amount for you to expect to win such amount meaning that you have to risk high which may not be how you want to gamble, there's no way we should be expecting something we didn't risk for, how many gamblers out there that has won with little stakes? Very little in number right, I think ones expectations should match his input.

[Hardyrobust]

Some bettors think winning more bets means they are already doing well. But that is not always true.

You can win many small bets with low odds, then lose one big bet and still end up negative. That is why profit is not only about how many bets you win, but also about the odds you take and how much you risk.

For me, a good bettor should not only ask, “Will this team win?” but also, “Is this bet worth the price?”

Do you focus more on winning picks, or on finding good value?

Winning multiple bet doesn't make a gambler to be in profit because it depends how much a gambler has lost in the past and also how many times they have lost money. To some people they feel that a gambler is already in profit with a single win but this may not be true. However, a single win can also put a gambler in profits depending on the accumulated odd of the bet and the amount used to stake it
A gambler should always consider if the risky is worth taking and also to stake with worth they can afford to lose. I focus more winning rather than finding a bet that I think will yield good returns because gambling is a game of luck .

[ralle14]

I always try my best to find a middle ground, but I still end up leaning on bets with better chances of winning over value because it's not that easy to consistently land value bets. I used to be in that phase where I tried sticking with value bets, and the experience felt similar to parlays because converting them is another story.

Then again, teams with better winning percentages don't make the situation better because some of them can be a trap, and odds providers tend to overvalue certain teams even when they're not in their best form.