Here are the 7 kinds of people you will find betting in Kenya

The betting industry is still going strong despite earlier opinions that Kenyans will soon tire of it especially after the grim stories of huge sums of money being lost.
The naïve and greedy individuals have been rooted out and now everyone at least understands the risk if not all the ropes.
As the good book says, by their fruits shall you know them, here are the 8 groups as they contain distinct characteristics.
These are the ones who will defend betting and make a clear distinction between betting and gambling. They have an explanation for very loss and win neither moaning at the former nor overly celebrating the latter.
They would love to spend more or bet more often but internal inhibitions as well as their perspective of the practice prevents that.
 
They easily can go weeks into betting though will be found analyzing and offering opinions on betting. Most are experimental trying different odd combinations and are easily the most versed individuals in any betting discussion but have never placed bets above one thousand.
They are in betting for the thrill of the control and joy of being able to match wits with fate. Their overanalyzing, experimenting and little stakes ensure winnings are small and sparsely distributed but so are losses.
These are in the betting game to make money. They understand the risks fully and will never talk about their losses unless in company of fellow bet makers.
They have all betting apps and accounts in just about every other betting site. Their approach to betting is like that of a Nairobi Stock Exchange investor.
 
They know teams to watch out for, line ups the form and the basically the trend in teams performance. They are the ones who place huge stakes and work with multiple bets mostly of three to two.
They also bet on a daily basis even if they are not watching the match or know the players in the team. They rack up most wins though most hardly try the Jackpot because they seek to make the bets as sure as possible.
They come in two groups, the ones who will place high stakes on two or three games in the one time all odds seem favorable especially the big teams or the truly wild cards who bet against the odds.
 
The fact that they do not bet often mean they suffer less losses and win big when all big teams perform. They are however, the ones who cry and suffer most when there are upsets or draws.
Theirs is the remnant case of the naïve who joined betting and lost big sums. However, the current lost fears the huge risk so they do not invest huge sums.
 
They jump on any trend or suggestions and make up the majority of those who take on jackpots as no amount of knowledge gives one an added advantage here and the stake is only 100 bob. T
hey speculate, attempt to strategize and when things go wrong they get consoled by the philosophers. This lot is that pays for tips and dominates all WhatsApp betting tips groups.
Everything this lot knows is by trial and error. They have been betting consistently for over a year and know pretty much about everything including just when to take a break and renew one’s beginners luck license.
 
They have lost big and won big, gone on losing runs and winning runs. They are pretty much solitary operators have an app to guide their decisions and do not bet compulsively but rather as a mere pastime with a rich potential for reward.
They have a methodological approach to betting not in haste and most have specific teams and leagues they bet on.
Come rain or sunshine, individuals in this group will place bets on the teams they support and mostly it is a direct win or more goals for their team (s).
 
To them betting is an extension of their loyalty to their team and if their team is not playing they bet against their rivals. They are heated in their arguments and their winnings and loss results are dependent on team’s performance.
No one ever starts lucky, no one ever won the jackpot at first time so this group membership is attained by the winnings after betting whichever way.
The jackpot winners and respective runners up who never had to share with 20 other people. If you have made 100, 000 or more on a single day take a bow, you are travelling the narrow path.
Remember the two golden rules of betting, never bet what you cannot afford to lose and never chase losses. May the odds always be in your favor and with that head on to and make all your dreams come true. There is pretty much space for everyone.