No.86899
I’ve been thinking about how betting sites sometimes kind of copy marketing tricks from retail — like this whole “early bird” idea. Last week I saw odds posted super early for an international match and they looked better than usual, kind of like they were trying to tempt people to lock in quickly. It reminded me of those limited-time offers shops throw at you to make you feel like you’re getting a deal. But then closer to the match, the odds didn’t even change that much. So now I’m wondering — is this early bird angle really an advantage, or is it just a psychological trick to push early action?
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No.86900
That’s a solid observation, and yeah, I think there’s definitely a marketing aspect to it. Bookies use early lines the same way businesses use “early access” deals — not always because it's better, but to create urgency. There’s actually a breakdown on that topic — https://www.mumbaikarsperspective.com/entertainment/why-early-birds-dont-always-get-the-worm-when-betting-on/cid16925647.htm — and it shows how early betting can sometimes be more risky than rewarding. I’ve jumped on early odds thinking I was getting value, only to see the line hold steady or even improve later. Now I try to compare how the market usually reacts before placing anything too soon. Betting early isn’t always the bargain it seems.
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No.86909
Just skimming through threads and this one caught my eye. I never really thought about comparing betting to marketing, but now that it’s mentioned, it actually makes sense. Businesses and bookmakers both use timing and perception to get you to commit fast. Even if you’re not into deep betting strategy, it’s interesting how psychology plays into all of it.
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