My personal take on this one is that sports betting is that it’s skill-based...
I think if I just work on my skills, I can turn a profit eventually, yep, "eventually" is the trick word here. But after more than five years of sports betting, I'm still not making money. Now I'm wondering: is sports betting really about skill, or is it just luck? If it's about skill, maybe I just haven't got what it takes, and I'm just riding on luck.
What do you think about this topic?
Based on your experience, is it primarily luck, or do you still believe it’s skill-based, even if you haven't proven yourself yet?
I agree with you that sports betting is a combination of skill and luck. I have also been betting on sports for a few years now and I still haven't had much success... maybe it's because I'm a very fearful bettor, I don't take many risks and consequently I miss out on many opportunities, but I also play for fun and not for money, so I feel better this way than taking more risks and losing money that I shouldn't.
But back to your question... of course luck plays an important role in the outcome of sporting events, but it is also essential to have a good understanding of the sports, teams and players to make informed decisions, managing your bankroll, setting limits and avoiding impulsive bets is also crucial to long-term success.
In my opinion, success in sports betting depends on a combination of skill, analysis and luck and it is important to have a dose of luck for things to go your way, but it is also essential to develop skills and strategies that increase the chances of success.
With time and experience, it is possible to develop skills and strategies that increase the chances of success, but it is also important to recognize that luck will always be present... I think the difference really lies in how much we are willing to risk, because those who risk more have a greater chance of winning, but doing so in a conscious and intelligent way is for the few.