Games like Chess, Blackjack, poker and even Sports betting fits in this criterion since professionals employ some good strategies, calculations and even critical analysis before taking the decision on your next line of action. These mental involvements stretch your mind and success in them is a product of strategy, constant practice, psychology and accurate decision under pressure.
I’m a chess player, and to win in tournaments and against your opponents, you need to be highly disciplined. Sports betting for players is highly exhaustive; it requires years of training, as well as good focus and concentration.
For bettors, it is essential to be skilled in data analysis and have a good memory of players’ performances. Sports betting can be considered a mental sport for both practitioners and bettors.
But part of participation in sports betting is the discipline not to become addicted to gambling, not because you are disciplined in your analysis, that you will allow yourself to become addicted.
You only succeed in becoming a disciplined bettor if you have control over how you bet.