Seems like we have different preferences about things including gambling games. Some are thrilled with sportsbetting, some are with slots, some are with card games, and that's just the reality. Excitement is subjective by the way. But in my perspective, I would also choose sportsbetting as my 'game' in this industry. It is more complicated than slots and the likes because you have to have a basis on which one is to bet. There are records of previous fights (into boxing by the way) where I can draw conclusions from. The idea of anything can happen inside the ring is what makes it exciting. Underdogs winning the match, undefeated meets defeat, seeing how training and hardwork improves a fighter and more, not to mention profit from guessing the winner correctly.

The more effort will be required, the higher the excitement will be. If the game you play does not require that much of your time aside from your bet, then wouldn't it be a bit boring? It will only look like that you are just trying to check if you can win but won't be having expectancies of actually winning the game.