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5 Thoughts Every Bettor Has When Placing Their First Bet by Lughasemeka: 11:07am On Dec 01, 2022
Making your first bet on any betting platform is a big deal. It could be the start of a career spent beating the bookmakers at their own game, a one-time event that you rarely think about in the future, or something in between. You could win a nice amount or lose everything you put at risk. There's even a small chance your first bet could be the beginning of a life filled with winnings. A small chance also exists that you can win a life-changing amount. Some of the thoughts include;

1. What if I lose money: The possibility of losing money is one of the first thoughts that would be gamblers have. What happens if you lose the money you place your first bet with? Decide what the worst-case scenario is and see if you can live with it. Will the world end? Will you not eat or lose the house or will the electricity be shut off? If any of those things will happen you shouldn't make the bet.
2. What will I do with the money if I eventually win: it's fine to dream about what you'll do with the money if you win. Many people buy lottery tickets so they can dream about having millions. If you start thinking about spending your betting winnings, consider the game you plan to play. Some games offer higher possible returns than others.
3. What if I make mistakes: What happens if I make a mistake? Will someone laugh at me or make fun of me? So what? What if you do make a mistake and what if someone does laugh at you? What's the worst that can happen? I've been laughed at so many times I can't count that high. I laugh at myself more than others when I do something silly - after I get over being mad at myself. Bookmakers have customer care representatives always willing and ready to help you sort out any problem you might have.
4. What sport should I bet on: first-time bettors always find it hard to pick a sport to bet on because it can be very confusing at times. Bettors try to look for a sport they can bet on that will yield a lot of profit for them. You can always bet on multiple sports as a bettor, you just have to have a strategy to follow.
5. Maybe I should just give up: Most people don't like change. We get comfortable and instead of trying new things we think about keeping everything the same. This isn't always bad, but you can miss out on things. When you think about making your first bet, you probably will have at least a fleeting thought that you should do something else. Your mind might tell you to just forget the silly notion of making a wager. It's up to you whether you listen or not, but unless you have a real reason to avoid placing your first bet, do it. If you're uncomfortable after that, only place a single bet and quit.

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