I’d choose collaboration because more heads are better than one, when you share the same interest and goal, it becomes easier to build a winning strategy. You are more focused and driven especially when you're being challenged and with mutual support, you push each other to grow and improve over time.

unfortunately for me I don’t have any friends who share the same interest, but if I did I’d definitely want to collaborate.... I’m confident I could contribute something valuable, and I know I’d also learn from them., that kind of teamwork makes for a solid and powerful partnership to beat the bookies.