New Posts For Thread: Betting works against human naturehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-natureThis is from my blog, and is just a mixture of my thoughts really and replies on the matter would me most welcome.I'm sure you've all heard the statistic (I use the word statistic loosely here) that 99% of a gamblers lose money and that only 1% (possHuman nature tells you to jump aboard when all and sundry are onboard the bus. sounds like sheep and herd animals - I dont know if this is human nature, but I know many humans are like thishttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465711065#465711065Human nature tells you to jump aboard when all and sundry are onboard the bus. sounds like sheep and herd animals - I dont know if this is human nature, but I know many humans are like thisSat, 11 Sep 2010 06:49:12 -0500Human nature tells you to jump aboard when all and sundry are onboard the bus. The poor bus?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465695449#465695449Human nature tells you to jump aboard when all and sundry are onboard the bus. The poor bus?Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:32:27 -0500imo ..Most people LOSE because possibly 99.9% approach it the same way.and coupled with mathematics they are destined to lose.You mention human nature and emotions..I believe those to be the main parts of the puzzle.Its like trading shares.. Human nahttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465694977#465694977imo ..Most people LOSE because possibly 99.9% approach it the same way.and coupled with mathematics they are destined to lose.You mention human nature and emotions..I believe those to be the main parts of the puzzle.Its like trading shares.. Human naSat, 11 Sep 2010 02:20:55 -0500Findlay was found to have twice laid bets on one of his horses, though on both occasions he had also placed much larger bets on the horse to win. In June, he was banned from racing for six months, but the penalty was reduced to a £4,500 fine on appehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465638933#465638933Findlay was found to have twice laid bets on one of his horses, though on both occasions he had also placed much larger bets on the horse to win. In June, he was banned from racing for six months, but the penalty was reduced to a £4,500 fine on appeFri, 10 Sep 2010 15:40:30 -0500the professional gambler: black coat, sunglasses, racing post under one arm and an expensive wristwatch on the otherGeekish, obsessive, asocial, sits in underwear watching Countdown and lusting after Rachel.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465571521#465571521the professional gambler: black coat, sunglasses, racing post under one arm and an expensive wristwatch on the otherGeekish, obsessive, asocial, sits in underwear watching Countdown and lusting after Rachel.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:23:52 -0500perfect case senarioharry findlaydon--yesterdayaccused nic coward of ruining his life------------------------------------------did he say this because he is stressed out and lost a few big wagers recently or he felt his reputation was violated in rechttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465566325#465566325perfect case senarioharry findlaydon--yesterdayaccused nic coward of ruining his life------------------------------------------did he say this because he is stressed out and lost a few big wagers recently or he felt his reputation was violated in recFri, 10 Sep 2010 05:04:41 -0500own underwearhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465564725#465564725own underwearFri, 10 Sep 2010 04:35:43 -0500The BetfairyYou forgot to add that the successful applicant will have to provide his underwear which will require a long-term arrangement with M&Shttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465564701#465564701The BetfairyYou forgot to add that the successful applicant will have to provide his underwear which will require a long-term arrangement with M&SFri, 10 Sep 2010 04:34:58 -0500Addendum:In the likely event of multiple applications, the candidate with the best definition of "value" will be selected.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465559137#465559137Addendum:In the likely event of multiple applications, the candidate with the best definition of "value" will be selected.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:27:44 -0500Wanted: Professional GamblerMust exhibit ability to control emotions, fundamental understanding of probabilities, and over-inflated sense of self-value. You should be educated to degree level in Mathematics and Statistics so as to gain a big advantahttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/25805397/betting-works-against-human-nature?post_id=465558365#465558365Wanted: Professional GamblerMust exhibit ability to control emotions, fundamental understanding of probabilities, and over-inflated sense of self-value. You should be educated to degree level in Mathematics and Statistics so as to gain a big advantaFri, 10 Sep 2010 02:13:18 -0500