Tipping by it’s very nature encourages gambling. However, at Betting Desk we very much encourage responsible gambling and we are always on hand to offer advise on staking and betting plans.
Being Sensible With Your Stakes
Please never ever gamble what you can’t afford to lose. Gambling is never risk free. You are putting your stake at risk every time that you place a bet. We encourage that all members have a separate “betting bankroll” that is solely for the purpose of gambling. Please don’t use money that you need to pay bills for gambling purposes. Gambling should be fun and you should never bet what you cant afford to lose.
Have a staking plan. Work out what your betting bankroll is. This can be any amount you feel comfortable with. Once you have this you can work out what you want to use as 1 unit for each bet. Our tipsters operate the same staking plan and will advise stakes in terms of units. We recommend that 1 unit is never more than 5% of your total betting bankroll.
Thinking Longterm
Profitable gamblers think long term and do not allow day to day variance cloud their judgement. While winning is always the aim, bets lose and that is a fact. Your ability to deal with a loser just as well as you deal with a winner is a very important thing. Please do not deviate from the plan. As you win more your betting bankroll with increase as will your 1 unit stake as 5% of your balance grows. Long term profit is key. Its easy to be up on any given day, but to make profit over a long period is a skill that takes experience and expertise. Please do not think for a second that either this or any site is a get rich quick scheme.
When It Gets Too Much
If you find that betting is taking over your life and consuming your every thought, or even that you get a feeling that gambling may be giving you unwanted stress, then it’s time to stop and get help.
BeGambleAware.org offer a wide range of help for anybody that feels they have a problem with gambling. They have a live a freephone gambling helpline which is open until midnight 7 days a week, a live online chat service, and the website has a number of articles and information which could be helpful.
Gamcare.org is another option which provides lots of tutorials, a self assessment which can help you uncover a gambling problem, as well as live chat, telephone, and forum services.
When The Fun Stops, Stop
This is the warning that is now included in all advertising from bookmakers, whether online, on TV or in betting shops. While we agree with the principle, Betting Desk is a professional betting website which aims to provide bettors with long term profit and we see betting as a profitable investment rather than fun.
That said, if you are betting for a bit of fun and it is no longer enjoyable – please stop. If you have an interest in making a long term profit from betting, a completely different mindset has to be reached. The key is discipline.
Do not let gambling consume you. Get help.