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Smart Punters Tips
I give these 12 tips to anyone who loves to bet on soccer.
I always tell them that it's possible to win money from soccer betting,
but it's unlikely that you'll come out ahead in the long run.
So you
must know when to pull out when you are ahead and take a short break. The odds
are always stacked against you, so play for fun, don’t get too stressed out.
These 12 tips can help make sure that you have a great time in soccer
punting:
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Remember
gambling is entertainment. It's not
a way to make money, and odds are you won't come out ahead. So don't worry
about it. Play for the fun, not to make money.
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Pay for
your entertainment. Don't think of
money you spent gambling as money you "lost." Just accept it as the cost of
entertainment. To put it in perspective, you probably wouldn't spend $500 to
see a movie, would you?
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Mix it up.
Be sure that gambling isn't your only leisure activity. Mix it up with other
things, like going out to eat, seeing movies, or joining a local sports team
or league. You'll probably find that you enjoy gambling more once you take a
break and come back to it.
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Bring
friends! They make everything more
fun, and you can help keep each other from going overboard.
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Remain
realistic. Don't gamble with money
you need for everyday expenses. If you gamble thinking you'll "make it
back," you have a high chance of heading for problems when bill time rolls
around.
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Stay away
from ATMs! And debit cards. And
credit cards. It's too easy to use them and they can quickly turn an evening
of fun into a major financial setback.
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Don't bet
your belongings. If you're out of
money, it's definitely time to quit.
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Know your
limits: money and time. Before you
go gambling, put the amount of money you're willing to spend on an outing's
entertainment in your wallet in cash. When the cash is gone, you'll know
it's time to stop. Also, it's easy to lose track of time when you're
gambling, so set a time limit before you start and stick to it. You can even
arrange to have a friend give you a "rescue ring" on your cell phone!
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Don't
borrow it. This one is simple: Never
borrow money to gamble. If you don't have the money, you can't afford to
gamble with it. And, chances are good you'll leave even more in the hole.
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Take 5.
Remember to take breaks often. Taking a breather from the action helps make
your allotted cash last longer.
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Check
yourself. The risk of gambling "too
much" is higher if you're stressed or depressed, so be extra careful during
these times! If you're feeling this way, a better option could be going to a
funny movie with a friend.
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Be careful with
alcohol. Be careful of free
alcoholic drinks when you're gambling. Sure, it makes you feel special, like
a real high roller, but alcohol can also make you less inhibited and skew
your judgment. Know your personal drink limit and stick to it!
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