As someone who uses an offshore site, the prop thing widely available everywhere because it’s the most easily profitable because it’s so easy to get people to dump money on a same game parlay that you get reduced odds in and they make more money
The instant gratification created by the internet/social media/online shopping created a bunch of people who can't hold a normal, productive conversation in public or show any degree of empathy or social ettiquite in person or online (no, this isn't directed towards anyone here
). It's also shown how quickly parents were to preoccupy their kids with screens in lieu of doing, ya know, parenting. It's not everyone, there are a lot of parents who've done a good job. However, the 18-24 year old labor force is seriously lacking in ability to survive an entry level interview without going catatonic in way too many cases. They have nothing to relate with to anyone unless it was a recap of a five second tiktok video. And that's not their fault, it's exposed a huge flaw in what's going on (or what isn't) in people's homes in this country. And we're a blaming society now, because accountability and responsibility are no longer considered commendable and are actually considered flaws, so problem people point the finger at everyone else for the problems they cause and that's accepted and occasionally galvanizes people around that person depending on who it is. 
Besides missing the entire point, which is spending money on something you have no control over as opposed to spending money on anything else that you can have some control over, which is stupid; How do you know whether or not I donate time or money to help others? Maybe I need to send you an itemized list? Stop being a jerk!
Sports wagering is fun. Winning makes it even better.
Why are you betting on games and what kinds of bets are you making?
No we don't!
Most people would say the hook is that it gives you a rooting interest which adds some spice to the game. I don't really sports bet any more as I get older, but that was my main reason. Also many enjoy the high of winning a bet, similar to a big win at the blackjack table.
Gotta admit, the very few times I ever won at a Blackjack table, the only thing I felt was relief. Probably because I don't make enough money to be able to afford to lose even a $20.
Winning. Losing sucks.
You sound like someone who knows his limits and is responsible. It is too bad a lot of gamblers are different. It really is a nasty addiction for a lot of people, made worse by the fact that it is easier to "hide" than say an addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Probably started as a way to have something to be interested in during covid as things were shut down and it’s something that makes a game I wouldn’t otherwise care about enjoyable as it feels like you’re “smarter” than the books when you catch a line you think is off (we ignore the ones that were wrong on
). It’s become more a social thing now as it’s gained popularity and mainstream attention in discussing lines, player props (did you see JJs line is only 70 yards? He’s going to explode on the lions this week), and season win projections (clearly the gophers always hit the over except in bball). Games you bet on also give an angle in a “lost” season where maybe the gophers football team sucks but man I feel good about beating MI and brosmer going off and it gives you some added impetus to cheer the win and if they lose the game at least brosmer throwing for 200 yards.I know somebody who has a similar philosophy. They argue it is entertainment money. They lose way more often than they win but still say the rush is fun..win or lose.
this is actually something my dad has also said to me. His vice are scratch offs (which are idiotically poor odds and he 100% admits he knows he will lose long term). His reasoning is he used to smoke and then chewed for awhile and this fills that "vice" to him and he knows it doesn't hurt anyone or his health long term, he doesn't spend what he can't lose, but he finds some joy in the playing it even if it is fleeting.
I go up north every summer with a group of friends. One year we stopped at a casino on the way up and I "accidentally" won $60 at the blackjack table. It was an accident because I didn't know what the hell I was doing. It was hard to walk away from the table because greed and delusions of bigger winnings kicked in.
I'm of a similar mind. I'm currently in the black in Vegas, and I will NEVER GAMBLE THERE AGAIN! I'm going to my grave with Las Vegas' money, bwahahaha! I might even have it with me symbolically in my casket!
Isn't that what the internet is for?
Unfortunately this is much easier said than done for a lot of people. They chase their loses and get further and further in the hole gambling money they can't afford to lose.
The NCAA doesn't seem to care about much these days but gambling is one exception to that.The University of New Orleans is getting in on the action as well.
Reports: UNO hoops bans over gambling inquiry
Four New Orleans players who have been suspended since late January are under investigation for possible NCAA violations related to sports gambling, according to multiple reports.www.espn.com
I’m concerned that the Gophs may be involved in this point-shaving business.
I doubt the Gophers have any spare points to shave?I’m concerned that the Gophs may be involved in this point-shaving business.
Will this be a half hour or a full hour?