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The Birth of a Problem Gambler
I recently caught up with an old friend of ours who used to passionately follow EPL football and bet on matches hoping to make a fortune. He staked ‘real’ money. Sometimes a lot of it!
We had a great chat, which he allowed me to record....
The Mind of a Problem Gambler
This is Part 2 of my interview with DM, a self-confessed problem gambler… I have to admit that although it was hugely interesting to dive so deep into the mindset of a hardcore gambler, it was also a little harrowing.
He undoubtedly considered...
The Pride of a Problem Gambler
This is Part 3 of our interview with DM, a self-confessed problem gambler… Here, we feel the excitement of watching matches with a bet riding on them, and the growing power and success as the stakes increase; the wins get bigger, but so...
The Rise of a Problem Gambler
This is Part 4 of our interview with DM, a self-confessed problem gambler… Despite winning 75-80% of his bets my friend hardly survived the first half of any betting season. Terms such as staking plan, portfolio strategy, specialising,...
The Reform of a Problem Gambler
This is the last part of my interview with DM, who is no longer a problem gambler…
Beware of false beliefs; only knowledge is power
SW: “Did you make any strategy breakthroughs with your football betting?”
DM: “Yes,...
The Gambler’s Worst Enemy: Emotions!
It doesn’t matter where you want to succeed in life, emotions are in play with every good or bad decision you make.
In a betting context, emotions are a killer: too many emotive decisions will see long hours of preparatory work wasted and...
Self Check: Do I Have a Gambling Problem?
You may have chosen to open and read this article because you have a gambling problem, or perhaps you are trying to help a family member, or one of your friends?
Most gamblers will have come across the expressions “responsible gambling”...
The Gambler’s Ruin Explained – Fair Coin Flipping
One of the phenomenons of probability is Gambler’s Ruin. The most common meaning is that a gambler with finite wealth, playing a fair game (that is, each bet has expected zero value to both sides) will eventually go broke against an opponent...
Frequently Asked Questions – Fundamentals of Sports Betting Course
Here are the most frequent questions asked by our readers and customers about the course. If you can’t find an answer to your particular question, then please free to ask us using the comments section at the bottom of this page. We usually...
Frequently Asked Questions – Over Under Cluster Tables
Here are the most frequent questions asked by our readers and customers about the Cluster Tables for Over/Under Goals betting. If you can’t find an answer to your particular question, then please feel free to ask us using the comments...
