Sometimes an old athlete may want to come back for some special match. Some bettors might still bet on him despite of old age and lack of recent experiences in the sport. That is because of what we call nostalgia. They might recall the past memories or past performances of the athlete that may not necessarily reflect the recent performance of the athlete. So be careful when betting because you might just be nostalgic.
That’s where the fun comes in gambling, nostalgia is not just about watching your favorite player, team or fighter coming back again to create a great thrilling moment at least once again after a long time of absence. The nature of gamblers is also taking risks with a low chance of winning the bet, just for the sake of having fun and not mainly gambling for gaining money.
Personally, I have made multiple bet on Real Madrid knowing they have a big chance losing than winning. However, it’s is nostalgia every time my favorite team plays, or even some old fighters that have very tight odds to win.