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Densher


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I was unsure whether to stick this in chat or general tennis discussion but anyway, spotted an article from The Graun I thought some posters would find interesting: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/20/gambling-addiction-tennis-bet365-online-betting-hannah-jane-parkinson

Personally, I enjoy a flutter every so often, but unlike this person I've always been able to hold it to £10 or £20 at most. The only time I've really wished I'd gone higher was when I bet on Cash/Patten to win every match they played at the Surbiton Challenger when the markets weren't on to them yet and there was still an edge - but that is the kind of thinking (if only I'd put on 50/100/150) that leads to punters losing a lot of money.

The article mentions the sheer number of markets that are available, which I generally avoid. I've only ever bet on ML, games handicap, or player to win at least a set and I never do long parlays either.



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Thanks, a very good and interesting article. And if it helps just a few problem gamblers it will have been worthwhile.

There was a time when I bet quite a lot, never out of control, but I can see how it could go that way. And interesting re the dangers for folk suffering depression which I have in the past.

Certainly the betting companies could and should do much more to investigate the circumstances of serial losers.

By coincidence I had my first bet of any kind ( other than free offers ) in the last few days ( £5 each way on Uruguay to win the FIFA World Cup, not because it's got much chance really but because I did think the odds were generous ). So not a lot but a nice windfall if it came in.

But if I find myself getting back into the habit and / or betting more I will come back to this article. I had much more disposable income when I used to bet quite regularly



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I find this article a case of what might be - I have never bet in my life in a bookies but have done gambling on things like the lottery or scratch cards. Each time I do it, I fall into the habit of chasing after my losses - cant help it - I put £100 into the lottery on cards a year or two back, managed to be up £50 after a little while, thought i would carry on, started losing and lost it all. 4 hours of gambling, pressing the button when it warned me on time. I could afford £100 but I saw the patterns of what I knew would happen, a sort of OCD type of mindset and not being satisfied either way til it was all over.

 

I bet £100 at Ascot one year, won £1000 on the Gold Cup, put the whole lot on the next three races and lost it all. I regretted every minute of that as I could have done with a £1000 at the time and realised it was a mistake, but could stop myself    

I feel for this lady and I personally wont bet ever again in any way. But thats me. I can have a few glasses of wine and not worry, gambling is my problem and I wont let it take me!!



-- Edited by JonH comes home on Tuesday 22nd of November 2022 10:28:32 PM

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