Matched betting- the penny has finally dropped

southernscouser

Good luck Mrs S! :T

Theres plenty of offers out there so just take your time.

And don't forget to use the newbie thread. Thats what it's there for. People will be able to give you the best advice on who to sign up with to make the most wonga!

magic_pants

I am well aware what "matched betting" is! It's gambling plain and simple. The free offers given by betting companies is a great way to earn free bets but for people who can treat money responsibly. Someone getting into 30 grand worth of debt is not one of these people and, indeed, the OP decided to set aside £100 from th enext pay packet (their words not mine) to start gambling. I'm sorry but this is just ridiculous state of affairs.

kathfisch

magic_pants wrote:

I am well aware what "matched betting" is! It's gambling plain and simple. The free offers given by betting companies is a great way to earn free bets but for people who can treat money responsibly. Someone getting into 30 grand worth of debt is not one of these people and, indeed, the OP decided to set aside £100 from th enext pay packet (their words not mine) to start gambling. I'm sorry but this is just ridiculous state of affairs.

Have a read of something: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/announcement.html?f=76

If you don't want to be helpful and supportive you do not need to post.

southernscouser

magic_pants wrote:

I am well aware what "matched betting" is! It's gambling plain and simple. The free offers given by betting companies is a great way to earn free bets but for people who can treat money responsibly. Someone getting into 30 grand worth of debt is not one of these people and, indeed, the OP decided to set aside £100 from th enext pay packet (their words not mine) to start gambling. I'm sorry but this is just ridiculous state of affairs.

OK. Look at my sig. £24k in debt. Have made over £600 PROFIT! I haven't risked any of my money.

With gambling you can lose. With matched 'betting' you can't lose. Hence why it's not called matched gambling.

Go to the board and have a look at the people who have made £20k! We're not winding you up! :rolleyes:

Mrs_Sparkle

jessicamb wrote:

Without wanting to start an argument matched betting is very different to gambling. There is a whole board devoted to it on here.

Gambling is risking money on an outcome happening
Matched betting ensures the same return regardless of the outcome.

Gambling is not moneysaving.

Yep that sums it up better than I did. Now I'd like an apology for your rude and unnecessarily judgemental post Magic Pants. As my signature says, I'm proud to be dealing with my debts and certainly do not consider myself "beyond help".

summerday

You've given me hope Mrs S! I feel so thick everytime I read the threads as I just can't get it, bit I will persevere!

sarah

kathfisch

saraht wrote:

You've given me hope Mrs S! I feel so thick everytime I read the threads as I just can't get it, bit I will persevere!

sarah

Definitely persevere! It didn't get through to me until many many many readings, but when it does its fab and you can't wait to get started! :T

There's a very helpful newbie thread too where people will check your figures for you the first few times (or more than that!) and save you from beginners mistakes

magic_pants

It's got nothing to fo with being rude. I have the utmost respect for those on this board but this cannot be the forum for encouraging entering into betting or gambling of any sort. I'm sorry but that is just the way I feel. I am just surprised that no-one else can see this! You can spin it any way you like but gambling is gambling and those with huge debts are walking a thin tightrope if they think that this is the way out of it.

Mrs_Sparkle

magic_pants wrote:

I am well aware what "matched betting" is! It's gambling plain and simple. The free offers given by betting companies is a great way to earn free bets but for people who can treat money responsibly. Someone getting into 30 grand worth of debt is not one of these people and, indeed, the OP decided to set aside £100 from th enext pay packet (their words not mine) to start gambling. I'm sorry but this is just ridiculous state of affairs.

Hey, I've been irresponsible in the past- I'll be the first to admit it. But definitely not now- not that that's any of your business I hasten to add. Have a read of the link Kathfisch posted and then you won't make such ill-informed judgemental posts.

Mrs_Sparkle

magic_pants wrote:

I am well aware what "matched betting" is! It's gambling plain and simple. The free offers given by betting companies is a great way to earn free bets but for people who can treat money responsibly. Someone getting into 30 grand worth of debt is not one of these people and, indeed, the OP decided to set aside £100 from th enext pay packet (their words not mine) to start gambling. I'm sorry but this is just ridiculous state of affairs.

Hey, I've been irresponsible in the past- I'll be the first to admit it. But definitely not now- not that that's any of your business I hasten to add. Have a read of the link Kathfisch posted and then you won't make such ill-informed judgemental posts.