The Importance of Flexibility in Betting
Walsall and Orient fought out a 0-0 draw so my tip was a loser but I hope
one or two of you did take the draw as saver as it was an option I was
concerned about.
The importance of flexibility in your betting is vital if you hope to make
a profit.
I have one or two friends who once they have decided on a bet will stick
by it rigidly and not consider taking a saver option as by their way of
thinking it is admitting their selection is flawed.
Needless to say these same friends never make much out of betting and are
always blaming things like last minute goals and poor refereeing decisions
as to why they did not win.
With the various types of bets and in running options available in todays
betting markets there is no reason why you cannot adapt your bet to go
with any change during the match, many companies offer in running betting
and I for one got on the draw after 70 minutes to reduce my potential
losses.
The days of having to tear your betting slip up if you backed a side to
win and after 30 minutes they are 2-0 down with a player sent off are gone
thanks to the variety of markets available, and for those who like the
occasional bet rather then the like of me who has chosen to earn a living
from the game can always safeguard their return by betting on more the one
outcome.
Betting should always be enjoyed and used as a medium to add extra
interest in a specific sporting event and I am the last person who would
advise anyone to keep throwing money at the bookies. If you cannot enjoy
betting do not get involved as it can be a very expensive business, and
one thing I have learnt from bitter experience is betting emotionally is a
recipe for losing.
I don’t mean to tell my mother how to suck eggs by stating what many of
you will know is common sense but I feel that for the less experienced or
novice punters out there it is worth re stating the dangers as well as the
rewards of punting and to not do so would be irresponsible.
I have been punting for 30 years and been making my living from it for 10
and have many times wished that an older wiser head had pointed out the
pitfalls especially in my early days but now thankfully I make enough to
have a comfortable lifestyle but it has not come easy or without hard
work.
The reason I write this blog is to try to share my knowledge and
experience and hope that more people can enjoy punting, as there are not
many better feelings then getting a winner and having your judgement on an
event be proved right.
You will be pleased to know that I will be back to tipping the next time,
until then good luck.
Silverfox.
