BY MWANAHABARI REPORTER
Millions of Kenyans place bets – especially football bets. In the process, many have made money. A few have lost money – and continue to lose probably because they don’t bet strategically.
There those – and they are form the majority – who bet with their heart. This an be very dangerous – as you are likely to make wrong choices.
Betting is not about what you want – but rather about what is possible. If a team you love through and through is going through a rough patch – it would be careless to bet on them to win against a team that has is enjoying a very good run. That is just the reality.
That said, here are seven important things you must always remember before you decide to place a bet.
1. Bet for fun bro
This is very important. Sadly, no one bets for fun – every bettor is breaking a sweat trying to win Ksh100 million. Thousands of bettors are treating betting as a full-time job. Betting should only be for fun. It will never be a way to invest or earn money consistently.
2. Limit how much you are willing to lose
It is important that you limit significantly how much you are willing to lose in a bet. This includes how much time you want to spend betting. You don’t have to spent every minute of your awake time betting – and following on games in South America, India, Australia and Kenya.
3. Log out immediately you win – enjoy the money
When god luck smiles at you – be disciplined enough to take immediate break – and enjoy the fruits of your work. Do not feel pressured to bet immediately with all the winnings just because you want more.
4. Be able to afford what you lose
There are people – and they are many – who will find themselves nursing shock and trauma – an wondering what they will tell the landlord or Mr John. That’s because they just lost their entire school fees or rent. Bet with only what you can afford to lose. Have fun.