| Sports betting advice is prevalent on the internet. But | | | | and numerous other factors all have a part in choosing |
| the truth is, you want to be careful which advice you | | | | winning bets. |
| follow. Don't think reading it online makes it true or | | | | 5. If you know sports then you'll automatically make |
| necessarily the best plan for you. | | | | good bets. |
| Here are seven myths regarding online sports betting | | | | Making winning bets is a combination of knowing |
| that you'll follow at your own peril. | | | | sports and understanding statistics. A math wizard |
| 1. You can get rich overnight. | | | | who has no sports knowledge has a better edge than |
| Everyone would love to make thousands of dollars | | | | a sports fan. But to have a winning system it takes |
| their first week of sports betting but that's not the way | | | | knowledge in both areas. |
| it works. Professional bettors find a system that works | | | | 6. It doesn't matter which betting website you use. |
| over a consistent period of time. They're happy to win | | | | Be sure the site you're betting with is a reputable site |
| 54% of the time. | | | | that's been around for awhile. Talk to other bettors |
| 2. As soon as you start winning you should | | | | and find out how quickly payoffs are made. You don't |
| immediately raise your bets and try to win big. | | | | want to win a lot of money and then not receive your |
| Like any type of business, cash flow is important. If | | | | payout in a timely manner. Some sites think if they |
| you start placing large bets too quickly you'll run out of | | | | keep your money long enough you'll eventually lose it |
| money before you have time to build a large bankroll. | | | | with future bets. Talk to other people using the site |
| Don't bet too aggressively before you're ready. | | | | before you make a decision on which site to place |
| 3. Since parlays and exotic bets have the biggest pay | | | | your bets. |
| off you should put most of your money on them. | | | | 7. All online sports betting systems are alike. |
| The truth is, these bets should be a small part of our | | | | There are many types of systems available. Before |
| total betting strategy. Their odds are too low to be | | | | you choose a system find out as much as you can |
| consistent winners. Stick with straight betting until you | | | | about it and the person who created it. If possible, go |
| know what you're doing. | | | | to sports forums and find out which system other |
| 4. You should trust your instincts. | | | | bettors are using. Ask lots of questions and find out |
| This may be true for many things, but unless you have | | | | which systems are winning money. |
| psychic powers don't bet according to your hunches. | | | | Don't fall for everything you read online. You need to |
| You need a system that uses statistics and facts. | | | | shift through all the sports betting advice and find out |
| Analysis of past games, players, weather conditions, | | | | what works for you. |