Tips for successful betting on your own

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1. Be selective. Betting on a large number of games makes it very difficult to come out a winner in the long run.

2. Never bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose

3. Always bet where the odds are good, the lines are fair and the payouts are secure and fast.

4. If you catch a losing streak, never attempt to recoup your losses by doubling and tripling the size of your bets. Instead, cut the size of your bets or simply bet a set percentage of your bankroll. The professionals always limit their losses and let their winnings run.

5. Do not get caught up in Monday night fever. Just because there is a game on Monday night, it doesn’t mean you automatically have to place a bet on it. Trying to regain money lost over the weekend with a big Monday night play invariably leads to larger losses.

6. Subscribe to three or four of the major newsletters. No two of these publications are the same in content, quality or style. So by subscribing to at least three, you will get most of the vital stats, trends and pertinent information to make effective choices.

7. Subscribe to the top magazines and newspapers that cover the field – The Sporting News, Pro Football Weekly, Football News, USA Today, etc. With this list of publications, you avoid having to have a sports wire in your home.

8. Most importantly, remember the battle is not between you and lady luck, nor even you and the oddsmaker. The real battle is between you and your emotions. If you lack the will power and perseverance to bet successfully on your own, learn to accept this. Don’t waste your time and money chasing rainbows. Choose a reputable sports service that will give you the necessary help to place higher percentage bets. Also, make sure you are using a reputable sportsbook that will pay you when you win.