Sports Betting – Patriotism or Sense?

What seems to be the driver for making sports bets these days? Is it your patriotism or common sense? It’s fair to say that I do like to throw the odd bet down and in most instances the decision as to who I back is driven by my loyal patriotic streak. Let’s take golf for example. Michael Campbell has fallen from Champ to Chomp only 3 years after winning the US Open and is currently paying 301/1 to win this weeks Wales Open at Celtic Manor. However, no matter how many times my head tells me “no, no, no!” I find my Kiwi patriotic side prevails and end up throwing £1 each way on him. True, he maybe only a short time away from finding that incredible form that won him a grand slam tournament, which in turn would pay dividends for me, but at this time the odds are heavily stacked against him. Keep the faith Cambo, you'll be back!

So here goes…….Zacka’s bets this week are as follows:

£1.00 each way on Michael Campbell to win the Wales Open @ 301/1

£4.00 each way on Danny Lee to win the Memorial Tournament @ 126/1

Both of the above bets are patriotic as you have probably guessed by looking at the odds. I am a sports-mad, red blooded, loyal Kiwi without sense so am unable to place a bet that is likely to pay out. I have therefore asked my wife Irina to place a bet on my behalf. Wasn’t a bad one either!

Irina’s Bet:

£1.00 each way on Zach Johnson to win the Memorial Tournament @ 26/1

I leave you with a reminder of the good old times........aaaaah!