One Big Reason You Don't Make Money At The Dog Track

Why do you bet on dog racing? If you're like most people you'll say that you do it to make money

. But is that really true? Would it surprise you to learn that a large number of people who go to the races, don't go to make money?

I know it sounds illogical, but it's true. You might be one of those people without even realizing it. Ask yourself some questions and you might find out that you've been lying to yourself about why you do what you do.

Do you sit with friends at the track? Do you miss the joking around and being with them on the days that you don't go? If so, you're probably going to the races more for the social side of it, rather than the financial side.

It's human nature to want to belong to a group. Some of us feel most at home when we're sitting with our friends, going over our programs and comparing notes. There's nothing wrong with that, as long as we admit to ourselves that it's the most important part of the track experience for us.

Of course, almost everyone who goes to the track for the social aspect, still bets. That's why it's so important that you set a firm limit if you're one of these people. It's so easy to get carried away and bet more than you intend to when you're with a group.

Another way the money disappears when you're with friends at the greyhound track, is that we tend to eat and drink more when we're with friends. So, you order a beer and a pizza and buy your friend's lunch and you're down $20 before you've made your first bet. This is no way to make money.

If you want to keep hanging out with your friends at the track, but you also want to make money at the track, you'll have to rein in your spending on food, drink and anything else that isn't essential to handicapping.

Stick with one drink - non-alcoholic is best - instead of two. Buy lunch for your friend one day a week, instead of every other day. Even bring a lunch and make it enough for two people. Sharing food is a great way to show friendship.

Above all, be honest with yourself. If you know that you're not going to be able to keep your mind on your handicapping because you're too involved with other people, then admit it and protect yourself and your wallet.

Bet very little and consider it an entertainment expense. If you win, great. If you don't, well you still had a good time with your friends. And, after all, for some people that's reason enough to go to the track.

One Big Reason You Don't Make Money At The Dog Track

By: Eb Netr

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