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Best 50 Controversial and Inspirational Soccer Quotes
Whether looking for motivational and inspirational soccer quotes, or controversial and critical words about the beautiful game of football, then you should find something of interest in the following 50 quotes by famous people, soccer lovers...
Gambling for Fun or Gambling for Money? – The Truth
When people tell me they gamble for the fun of it, I find this hard to believe. It beats me but I simply cannot see the point of ‘enjoying’ losing money for the sake of it.
Honestly, if I would find any pleasure in losing money, I would...
Top 10 Tips: How to Get Rich with Football Betting?
Does Rich Mean Happy?
If you type into Google the exact phrase, “how to get rich in a short time” you will find around 37.5 million search results. That’s 37.5 million web pages tackling the topic of finding wealth. In comparison,...
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”...
Football Addiction – Am I Addicted to Football?
Most people are passionate about a particular subject or have a time-consuming hobby. Unfortunately, this enthusiasm may in some individual cases develop into extreme fanaticism which may become a tough test of the patience and loyalty of others.
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Why Football is Better than Sex !
In 2008, a survey carried out by Canon in six European countries(1) came up with the remarkable result that 72 per cent of those asked said they would prefer 90 minutes watching their favourite team rather than an intimate evening with their...
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,...
