Side bets looks fun, But what do they really cost?

[Asuspawer09]

If I were just playing and betting for fun most of the time it wouldn't hurt to do a little side bets for sometimes right, I wouldn't usually do a side bet but I do some if I just want to it's not like it would get be destroy with just a few bets, and I mean the odds are really attractive might as well just try it if im lucky on those kind of bets, I mean you want to test your luck on everything most of the time, if your not winning on other games, your not really going to continue playing it, I mostly jump to other games that I think I might get lucky, or I get lucky most of the time.

I would still just stick long-term on the usual bets, but I usually just throw money on sportbetting since that is why I usually play, I don't really think that the other games are profitable on gambling so sportbetting feels more on a gambling bets where I have a actual chances of winning and something that I think that im not getting cheated that easily.

[Freeveto]

**What's the payout?
How often does it actually hit?
What's the house edge?**

That third one is probably the most important.


Curious what everyone else does with side bets. Do you usually ignore them, throw a little on occasionally, or actually check the house edge first?

If you love to bet, you can try it as much as you can, but you will need explanation on the side bet properly before you decide to join, and based on the explanation I have red in the link you attached and your explanation too, I can see that it is not clear, it might some hidden clarification one need to know especially for newbies to such casino games, and lack of proper understanding can be the reason why most people prefer to just go on the main bet and ignore side bet because it looks like something of higher risk, so if you are not greedy enough, main bet can be enough, unless for addicted bettors who will want money by all means to bet a side bet after their main bets.

[Ishicryptic]

Side bets for me is what I used to recover some of my losses from my main bets. As a matter of fact I tend to win more from my side bets than the main bet because it usually offers more chances to place bets  on a different outcome which are not always included on the main bets. Sometimes this outcome are usually generated by me when playing the side bets with a friend and one thing about most of this side bet is that even before the game ends or before full time one has already won or lost as the case may be. But the danger in this side bet is that it involves taking an additional risk that can lead to higher losses and most times it usually ends in a caos with friends who refuse to accept the outcome of the bet.

Them I must be doing something wrong.
All my side bets are very similar to what I get from my main bets, there is not a big difference between both to be honest.

I've been lost a bet on my main bet and still lost the side bet too, the thing is adding side bet to your gambling activities will expose you to even more risks, sometimes it's better to just stay with one way that you know.

At the end of it all this is still gambling, there is not going to be a big difference so safety strategy is better than trying to win strategy, be responsible while you gamble..

Side bets should be for additional fun because the results that you will get from your main bets is what you will also get from a side bet, if you don't want any dramas that can arise if a friend doesn't honor agreement then it's better to focus on your main bets, the casino doesn't give you any stories when you win except you're betting on a scam casino. Side bets are better if it's with small amounts or giving a treat that you know both you and your friend can easily afford, like buying the next round of drinks or something which both of you knows that it wouldn't be a big deal for the loser. Likewise your main bets should also be with amount that you can afford to lose so that you can easily get over loses, basically gambling should be for fun whether it's on your main bet or a side bet.

[Grace333]

Side bets can be very dangerous and at the same time it can also be profitable, basically it is all based on luck. But the problem with most gamblers is that they aren't smart enough to know the right way to play such games that's the reason why they end up incurring losses and what I mean by that is, side bets are not meant to be played like main bets and the reason for that is because you are going with more risky options which makes it almost impossible to win, there's only a slim chance to win such bets. You are supposed to stake low on such games so you don't end up losing more in the long run.
Increasing your stakes to play side bets doesn't increase your chance of winning, you are only taking a risk that's not advisable.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

I don't like and I don't do side bets. Never actually used them but some streamers I occasionally watch on youtube (garbage streamers like goobr or bossmanjack) really like to make those bets on blackjack. And since they most of the time lose, also thanks to their terrible bankroll management, I don7t see this kind of betting being in any way profitable.

I mean how often do you actually see "3 of a kind", straights or flushes on BJ? Not that often, right? The reward is just not big enough to warrant betting on it. And since the casino wants you to make those bets it's obvious that it's a bad deal for the player, otherwise casinos wouldn't offer it to raise their profit margin.

[danherbias07]

Side bets can be very dangerous and at the same time it can also be profitable, basically it is all based on luck. But the problem with most gamblers is that they aren't smart enough to know the right way to play such games that's the reason why they end up incurring losses and what I mean by that is, side bets are not meant to be played like main bets and the reason for that is because you are going with more risky options which makes it almost impossible to win, there's only a slim chance to win such bets. You are supposed to stake low on such games so you don't end up losing more in the long run.
Increasing your stakes to play side bets doesn't increase your chance of winning, you are only taking a risk that's not advisable.

Yeah, for me, if it's side bets, then it's only side bets. Do not put too much on the actual game, like blackjack, and put your gambling money on the side bets. But this kind of betting technique can end really fast. The chances of winning are very low, and you will have to wait for the game to end before you make the next bet.
It's something that can be profitable; that is true. But it's for those who have deep pockets. If you actually win a side bet early on your first to fifth rounds, you might as well think about your next strategy because it may not come out for the next 10 rounds.

[Gost ms]

**What's the payout?
How often does it actually hit?
What's the house edge?**

That third one is probably the most important.


Curious what everyone else does with side bets. Do you usually ignore them, throw a little on occasionally, or actually check the house edge first?

If you love to bet, you can try it as much as you can, but you will need explanation on the side bet properly before you decide to join, and based on the explanation I have red in the link you attached and your explanation too, I can see that it is not clear, it might some hidden clarification one need to know especially for newbies to such casino games, and lack of proper understanding can be the reason why most people prefer to just go on the main bet and ignore side bet because it looks like something of higher risk, so if you are not greedy enough, main bet can be enough, unless for addicted bettors who will want money by all means to bet a side bet after their main bets.

Excessive greed can bite every person, so every person needs to keep themselves in check and stop themselves from betting excessively. Whenever a person bets excessively, he may become very addicted and as a result, he may lose control of himself.

In the case of placing a side bet, a person must have a lot of knowledge about that subject and only if he has knowledge, if his luck is not with him, then he will definitely not be able to win. For example, if we talk about football, such as how many minutes will there be a goal or which player will score a goal, if we do not take this as a side bet, then we must have an idea about that team and we must have an idea about each player.

[lionheart78]

Curious what everyone else does with side bets. Do you usually ignore them, throw a little on occasionally, or actually check the house edge first?

In an online casino platform, I mostly ignore side bets because my fund is limited, but occasionally, if I have some funds to spare, . But when I am playing cards with my friends, I always encourage them to have some side bets like, who got the highest card on diamonds, hearts, club or spade where 10 is the highest, and Ace is the lowest.  Most of the time, we often sidebet on highest pair dependent on whether we bet on a black pair or a red pair.

I do not check on the house edge since I feel that gambling on a platform is all about randomness, if you're lucky, you're lucky.

[gracreavix]

The bet is not the problem ooh. It's the small losses that becomes big one. That's one aspect I expect someone not to neglect. That's why having a maximum is crucial even though you are playing for fun. At a point, you have to stop. Isn't it? Yes. Apply your appropriate risk management. Honestly, bothering yourself with all these house edge and stuff will hurt you. That's why the fun has to be there. It's still ok as you are questioning it. That's very ok. You can still do this calculations and still get your fair share of disappointment.

[Yorubek]

Side bets can be very dangerous and at the same time it can also be profitable, basically it is all based on luck. But the problem with most gamblers is that they aren't smart enough to know the right way to play such games that's the reason why they end up incurring losses and what I mean by that is, side bets are not meant to be played like main bets and the reason for that is because you are going with more risky options which makes it almost impossible to win, there's only a slim chance to win such bets. You are supposed to stake low on such games so you don't end up losing more in the long run.
Increasing your stakes to play side bets doesn't increase your chance of winning, you are only taking a risk that's not advisable.

It is never possible to be certain of a match's outcome through betting, as the results of gambling are entirely unpredictable. While the likelihood of losing money often outweighs the chance of winning, a gambler who exercises caution can manage side bets without significant issues by calmly accepting whatever outcome arises, they can avoid making poor decisions and thereby prevent big financial losses.
When a gambler sets time limits for betting, controls their greed and emotions, curbs the urge for aggressive play, rapid decision-making, and the desperate desire to quickly recoup losses thereby maintaining control over the gambling session they can protect themselves from financial ruin and addiction, and potentially win a large sum of money if luck is on their side.

[Antotena]

Side bets can be very dangerous and at the same time it can also be profitable, basically it is all based on luck. But the problem with most gamblers is that they aren't smart enough to know the right way to play such games that's the reason why they end up incurring losses and what I mean by that is, side bets are not meant to be played like main bets and the reason for that is because you are going with more risky options which makes it almost impossible to win, there's only a slim chance to win such bets. You are supposed to stake low on such games so you don't end up losing more in the long run.
Increasing your stakes to play side bets doesn't increase your chance of winning, you are only taking a risk that's not advisable.

I don't think everyone is smart to make right choice until you see what you bet on as you really predicted. I know a person that bet $0.5 to make $7k even though the casino voided some games, they gave him more than 80% payout. The interesting concept about this dude is people laugh at him on his strategy and he has won multiple bet this year even before the season begin and with all money made, he never changed his strategy, still using cents on big odds.

Some gamblers use sidebet to protect their stake, it does work and sometimes I lose everything but the concept does work better with other gamblers. Just look for what work for you and stick to it, don't do sidebet because another person did it and made money from it.

[Bright0515]

It doesn't really cost much, you can say that they are insignificant but in the long run they can compound into a huge amount of money. We don't really take small losses seriously because they are amounts we can afford to lose easily but if you take out time to look at yoir bet history to see how many side bets that you have lost you might not want to continue. Side bets are basically for fun because we don't expect to win due to how risky these games are. The most important thing is about doing what's entertaining to you and gambling responsibly.

[Filicius]

Curious what everyone else does with side bets. Do you usually ignore them, throw a little on occasionally, or actually check the house edge first?

Side bets should be for additional fun because the results that you will get from your main bets is what you will also get from a side bet, if you don't want any dramas that can arise if a friend doesn't honor agreement then it's better to focus on your main bets, the casino doesn't give you any stories when you win except you're betting on a scam casino. Side bets are better if it's with small amounts or giving a treat that you know both you and your friend can easily afford, like buying the next round of drinks or something which both of you knows that it wouldn't be a big deal for the loser. Likewise your main bets should also be with amount that you can afford to lose so that you can easily get over loses, basically gambling should be for fun whether it's on your main bet or a side bet.

I agree with you both when you say that side bets look fun and that they should be for additional fun. I am not a pro cards player and that's why I don't have a problem with side bets if I feel like accepting them at some point to add excitement to the game, but, on the other hand, if you were a professional or seriously playing with the aim of making money, the truth is that they would not be a wise decision, and the OP has very well explained the reasons.

[Josefjix]

It doesn't really cost much, you can say that they are insignificant but in the long run they can compound into a huge amount of money. We don't really take small losses seriously because they are amounts we can afford to lose easily but if you take out time to look at yoir bet history to see how many side bets that you have lost you might not want to continue. Side bets are basically for fun because we don't expect to win due to how risky these games are. The most important thing is about doing what's entertaining to you and gambling responsibly.

When it comes to using smaller amount of money for gambling, be it main or side bet, it sucks a lot without realizing it, seems to be fun and entertaining until you discover your hundred of dollars had gone without the bettor becoming angry or something. I personally don't love gambling in casinos because it sucks a lot gradually, that's why I've only love gambling in sport betting.

[Doan9269]

Side bets can be very dangerous and at the same time it can also be profitable, basically it is all based on luck. But the problem with most gamblers is that they aren't smart enough to know the right way to play such games that's the reason why they end up incurring losses

It could be so interesting to play side bets when playing because of it divers opportunities to have more fun in doing so, we also have to be more considerate in terms of the risk this may also bring in gambling, especially when we begin to take some decisions that could cost us more than the benefit it serves, if we wouldn't mind on the losses, then I think it is what considering having elongated experience playing side bets as we gambles.

[uchegod-21]

Side bets can be very dangerous and at the same time it can also be profitable, basically it is all based on luck. But the problem with most gamblers is that they aren't smart enough to know the right way to play such games that's the reason why they end up incurring losses and what I mean by that is, side bets are not meant to be played like main bets and the reason for that is because you are going with more risky options which makes it almost impossible to win, there's only a slim chance to win such bets. You are supposed to stake low on such games so you don't end up losing more in the long run.
Increasing your stakes to play side bets doesn't increase your chance of winning, you are only taking a risk that's not advisable.

I don't think everyone is smart to make right choice until you see what you bet on as you really predicted. I know a person that bet $0.5 to make $7k even though the casino voided some games, they gave him more than 80% payout. The interesting concept about this dude is people laugh at him on his strategy and he has won multiple bet this year even before the season begin and with all money made, he never changed his strategy, still using cents on big odds.

Some gamblers use sidebet to protect their stake, it does work and sometimes I lose everything but the concept does work better with other gamblers. Just look for what work for you and stick to it, don't do sidebet because another person did it and made money from it.

I love the ending part where you said gamblers should just do what works for them. That is the truth. Some gamblers stake with their emotions,  side bets to them is not just about entertainment or strategy, it is what I consider a distraction to the gamblers. Once they deviate, the rest will be them chasing and accumulating losses. The amount involved may look small, but when the losses accumulate over time, you will get to realise how much side bets are draining your budget. If side bets does not bring you luck, there is no reason to carry on. I don't even do side bets.

[terrific]

Honestly, bothering yourself with all these house edge and stuff will hurt you. That's why the fun has to be there. It's still ok as you are questioning it. That's very ok. You can still do this calculations and still get your fair share of disappointment.

That is the reason why I am not bothering myself with it.
And the reason why there's a need for either side or typical bets to have fun with, you just have to enjoy it.
No need to be too worried with all of it and someone who's got to be serious with it has to change.
We are for the profit as we gamble but it's accepted that we're not going to end up positively at most times.
I don't do side bets and I have already stopped thinking of house edges.

[lombok]

It could be so interesting to play side bets when playing because of it divers opportunities to have more fun in doing so, we also have to be more considerate in terms of the risk this may also bring in gambling, especially when we begin to take some decisions that could cost us more than the benefit it serves, if we wouldn't mind on the losses, then I think it is what considering having elongated experience playing side bets as we gambles.

The gambling table side bets are a purposely placed bet on the table that carries a mathematical advantage much more than the starting bet. Risk of losing streak is too actual to be dwarfed by the enticement of big payoffs. When it comes to thrill seekers rational calculations are forgotten quite easily.

The readiness to put money into losing, to prolong the game, requires a set brink, which is uncompromising. Finding enjoyment in setting fire to your money may burn a hole in your pocket. Self-assertiveness is necessary not to exceed spending before the last drop of your savings disappears.

[Queen uloma]

If I were just playing and betting for fun most of the time it wouldn't hurt to do a little side bets for sometimes right, I wouldn't usually do a side bet but I do some if I just want to it's not like it would get be destroy with just a few bets, and I mean the odds are really attractive might as well just try it if im lucky on those kind of bets, I mean you want to test your luck on everything most of the time, if your not winning on other games, your not really going to continue playing it, I mostly jump to other games that I think I might get lucky, or I get lucky most of the time.

I would still just stick long-term on the usual bets, but I usually just throw money on sportbetting since that is why I usually play, I don't really think that the other games are profitable on gambling so sportbetting feels more on a gambling bets where I have a actual chances of winning and something that I think that im not getting cheated that easily.

You’re very correct, if someone plays bet for fun alone it looks harmless, but that’s where most people start increasing it without even noticing. So the best thing is to set limit and don’t chase after losses or think that attractive odds means guaranteed win.

Sport betting can give someone the feeling that they have more control because they can analyze teams and form, but it’s still gambling and luck is still involved. So if you want to play you can use money that you can be able lose, see it as fun and entertainment.

[9ja Amaka]

Side bets are too risky to bet on. Aside from being expensive, the house edge is much higher than the normal bet.

My worst experience with side bets is on basketball. I joined a streamer's live stream one time, and he was into side bets. I joined his live and started betting with fellow viewers. My experience was rough. I almost felt like the game was rigged, but truth be told, it was desperation that caused it. The streamer kept winning. It caused me to think it was possible to win too.