What makes a Professional Football (or sports) Bettor?

Contrary to what most would think, a professional football bettor is not the one who always bets on the right team in a match.

A Professional Bettor is one who makes money from his betting activity in the long run. It has to be profitable for him (or her) in order for him to be a 'professional'. To bet profitably, the most important weapon a bettor must have in his arsenal, is a battle plan.

Professional bettors do not aim to win from one match, or on one match day or weekend. They aim to win a lifetime. For this reason, Professionals take care to make sure that they remain in the business for as long as possible.

That is, no emotional and unnecessary risking of the Betting Bank whether on winning or losing streaks. All betting activity is done with a long term view in mind, according to plan.

This plan is inextricably linked with the staking (or money management) strategy and the Betting Bank.

The Professional's Betting Bank is not money that should be used to fund his children's education or to put food on the table. His Betting Bank is used solely for the purpose of investing in his betting activity, in line with his objective to make it grow. Withdrawal from the Bank is conducted only according to preplanned times or when objectives been met. Essentially, this fosters conditions for the professional to bet in a cool-headed and disciplined fashion for the long-term.

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