From my time on this forum i have learned a lot and have met some smart people.....but for all the knowledge that you have you fail to really understand people......do you think the average punter is trying to become a professional....do you think they have what it takes even if they did want to be a pro.....i agree if they punted like a pro they would do much better but most punters are there to have fum relax and maybe win a few dollars along the way....now you can say that is a stupid way to bet but tell me this.
on avereage a punter losses $50 a week there are plenty of other things people do that cost them $50 a week for fun maybe going to the footy haveing a few beers going to the movies renting some videos playing golf....they do these things to have fun.....you know what the biggest thing for the average punter is....to brag to his mates about backing a 20/1 winner on the weekend or picking the winner of a big race.....he doesn't tell them he backed 5 losses that were under value....when melbourne cup comes around you check out the people bragging about them backing the winner or winning the sweap.....i just look at it as another race great if i get the winner but doesn't really matter if i don't....i reckon that the average punter gets more enjoyment out of punting than we do....and thats the truth.