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How to bet responsibly in Nigeria

It is true that betting presents an opportunity to make money, but there is a very disturbing other side to this coin. It can also be a source of pain and misery.

byPremium Times
November 14, 2020
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Online sports betting is on the rise in Nigeria, with millions of people engaging in gambling activities on a daily basis.

It is true that betting presents an opportunity to make money, but there is a very disturbing other side to this coin. It can also be a source of pain and misery.

Betting can get very addictive, and consequently result in financial and mental health problems. This is why it is very important to gamble responsibly.

The key to gambling responsibly is your mindset. Understand that online betting is a source of fun and entertainment, and not a quick path to getting rich. If you can get this right, you will have solved a significant portion of the problem.

One of the golden rules of responsible gambling is that you should never chase your losses. If you lose money to sports betting, you have to learn to let it go. Don’t go on a betting spree in an attempt to win back the money. This will lead to more losses

Remember, sports betting is largely dependent on luck as we have absolutely zero control over the outcomes of the matches.

Who would have thought Liverpool would lose scandalously to Aston Villa? Or that Polish teenager, Iga Swiatek would win the French Open?

Make sure you set a betting budget for yourself and follow it religiously. Once you reach your spending limit, call it a day and take a break!

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It is also important that you bet with money you can afford to lose so that you do not run into debts and financial problems. If you don’t have the funds, then there is no need to bet. Don’t gamble with borrowed money.

Apart from players taking responsibility for their gambling health, sports betting sites also have a very important role to play in helping their customers.

The sports betting industry in Nigeria has become very lucrative and attractive, as evidenced by the number of betting sites in the country.

Gone are the days when we had just a few online betting pioneers like bet9ja. Today, there are over 40 betting sites in Nigeria. Naturally, not all bookmakers are great for betting.

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Some bookies are just really bad and are only interested in how they can exploit the customer. They pay no attention to responsible gambling and even indulge in malpractices like underage betting and non-payment of winnings.

There are still a few good ones though!

Many bookies implement responsible gambling strategies like self-exclusion, which allows players to take breaks whenever they think they have a gambling problem.

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In some countries, it is mandatory for all online gambling websites to provide a facility for customers to self-exclude from their site. Once a player opts for this, he will be unable to access the betting site for the duration of the program.

The best betting sites are strong advocates of responsible gambling; and are always ready to help users prevent gambling addiction.

If you are seeking the best betting site in Nigeria, we recommend that you check out MBS Nigeria.

MBS Nigeria is a betting review and comparison site that examines and assesses betting sites in the country. They are like an online betting user guide that helps players through their sports betting journey. They also cover important areas like deposit methods, live betting, cash out, betting odds and welcome bonuses.

You can also reach out to them if you want extra information on responsible gambling and the legality of betting in Nigeria.

Online sports betting is great, as long as it is done in a very responsible way.

Please gamble responsibly.

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