When Did You Stop Calling Yourself a 'Sports Fan' and Start Calling Yourself a 'Bettor'?

[ThePuntingProf]

I believe it is both, one matures in analytical capability and discipline while simultaneously losing the innocent joy of pure fandom, whether this trade is worthwhile depends on individual values, I have gained financial returns and intellectual satisfaction from betting but I have lost the uncomplicated happiness I once felt watching Arsenal, Margaret used to say I had turned something beautiful into a spreadsheet and she was not entirely wrong.

 

[TaffyTipster]

Prof your wife was wise mate.

"Turned something beautiful into a spreadsheet."

That's exactly what we've done.

 

[ParlayPrincess_88]

This thread is making me not want to bet anymore!

I don't want to lose my love of sports!

 

[SharpEddie47]

Princess you can stop anytime. You're early enough that the shift isn't complete.

 

[CoachTony_Bets]

Real talk Princess: if betting started making sports feel like work instead of fun, would you stop?