New Posts For Thread: Is it possible to set a staking limit?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limitDoes anyone know if it is possible to set staking limit on Betfair, e.g. only being able to stake the total amount of $100 per day?When I have money in my account, I often place bets out of boredom - and we all know where that leads to. So, If I couWhat you describe Shapeshifter everyone goes through when learning, and you only learn by going through it. Like BTO says, it gets very easy to control, to the extent that you can forget how difficult it is for those at the beginning of the journey.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515513191#515513191What you describe Shapeshifter everyone goes through when learning, and you only learn by going through it. Like BTO says, it gets very easy to control, to the extent that you can forget how difficult it is for those at the beginning of the journey.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:14:11 -0600What if your bet goes inplay and the ladder gets stuck All these distractions and tactics aren't necessary if you can learn self control.Once you get into the habit, it gets very easy to control boredom bets.Go and do something productive, it's bettehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515509587#515509587What if your bet goes inplay and the ladder gets stuck All these distractions and tactics aren't necessary if you can learn self control.Once you get into the habit, it gets very easy to control boredom bets.Go and do something productive, it's betteWed, 25 Jan 2012 07:23:05 -0600Great move. A slightly uncomfortable chair in front of the computer helps too!https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515507695#515507695Great move. A slightly uncomfortable chair in front of the computer helps too!Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:15:38 -0600Since moving to St Albans, the house we rented had a loft. It is a ladder to get in so once down and away from the world of sports, I am away.Mrs Shapeshifter gave the space to me in exchange for no business or betting available in the house area.Ithttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515507613#515507613Since moving to St Albans, the house we rented had a loft. It is a ladder to get in so once down and away from the world of sports, I am away.Mrs Shapeshifter gave the space to me in exchange for no business or betting available in the house area.ItWed, 25 Jan 2012 06:12:21 -0600I find having a second room dedicated to betting can help here. If you've made your selections in advance, there's not really any excuse in hanging around and getting distracted by a bunch of races you have no strong thoughts about. Of course, if youhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515507405#515507405I find having a second room dedicated to betting can help here. If you've made your selections in advance, there's not really any excuse in hanging around and getting distracted by a bunch of races you have no strong thoughts about. Of course, if youWed, 25 Jan 2012 06:04:58 -0600^^^^^^^Not many can say 'this has never happened to me'^^^^^^^^^^^^I can'thttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515504539#515504539^^^^^^^Not many can say 'this has never happened to me'^^^^^^^^^^^^I can'tWed, 25 Jan 2012 04:30:04 -0600The problem with 'boredom bets' is (and I speak from experience).- Sit down to computer to play Wolverhampton on a Friday night with proper research and selections in hand.- There is 30 minutes between races and yo have selections on 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515502535#515502535The problem with 'boredom bets' is (and I speak from experience).- Sit down to computer to play Wolverhampton on a Friday night with proper research and selections in hand.- There is 30 minutes between races and yo have selections on 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:57:18 -0600Boredom bets don't really matter if they're done within a set staking plan. You will only lose to commission in the long run. Not good but not a disaster either.Problems arise if you have no staking plan and risk increasing amounts on boredom bets. Lhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515490449#515490449Boredom bets don't really matter if they're done within a set staking plan. You will only lose to commission in the long run. Not good but not a disaster either.Problems arise if you have no staking plan and risk increasing amounts on boredom bets. LTue, 24 Jan 2012 18:38:19 -0600What you mean there are safe bets where you can't lose your money. Why didn't somebody tell me this? I've been placing bets where it's possible the outcome I want may not happen and I may lose my money.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515478611#515478611What you mean there are safe bets where you can't lose your money. Why didn't somebody tell me this? I've been placing bets where it's possible the outcome I want may not happen and I may lose my money.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:18:23 -0600nonni, my post was not about gambling addiction. I, myself, have made bets out of 'boredom' so speak from experience. I've gotten into "a quick trade" on a tennis match that suddenly turned into 45 minutes of hedging to recoup my 'boredom bet'.Whathttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/28862355/is-it-possible-to-set-a-staking-limit?post_id=515476731#515476731nonni, my post was not about gambling addiction. I, myself, have made bets out of 'boredom' so speak from experience. I've gotten into "a quick trade" on a tennis match that suddenly turned into 45 minutes of hedging to recoup my 'boredom bet'.WhatTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:37:58 -0600