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Gambling is hard work, stressful and psychological tough.

Although, to some extent that is our own making. It’s reason why you need to gamble in a considered manner to make the whole process manageable. One legendary gambler Archie Karas was said to have made $40 million from an original be of $50. It sounds incredible but that’s the story. In an interview on YouTube channel Soft White Underbelly by Mark Laita, Karas said it was like a war zone and he went full throttle to win money by playing pool, poker & blackjack from casinos in Las Vegas.

He said: ‘It was a stressful life and I wouldn’t advise it to anyone.’

Time would see that Karas losEall his money and left with an aneurysm on his brain and lungs damaged by passive smoking which happened back in the day.

It seems that many successful gamblers lose it all.

Gambling is by definition a stressful endeavour. However, your winning method needs to be incorporated an approach that’s more relaxed and beneficial to your mental health. Here are a few suggestions:

• Don’t bet more than you can afford to lose

• Make sure you enjoy what you are doing and how you work

• Don’t try to push too hard wanting to make big money fast

• With skill-base gambling build on the positives

• Never try to defy the stats it is a recipe for disaster

• Don’t make your life all about the gambling

• Exercise and go for a walk

• Listen to what your body and mind is telling you

 

 

The reason, you need to find that sweet spot working efficiently but relaxed. If you want to survive you need to get it right. If you get stressed you are unlikely to think at your best and that brings added problems.

You may say: ‘Well how do you bet in a relaxed manner?’

Betting less money may sound like a problem but it is the answer. True, you need to make enough money to cover the cost of living but you need to progress without pressure.

Gambling will always be a gamble but you need to take the stress and volatility out of the equation.

If you can’t do that, you will either lose all the way or win big and lose even bigger.

How much money is your health worth?

Karas said: ‘How much would people pay to live a day longer.’

‘Millions’

The best gamblers in the world are really investors with cutting-edge knowledge and within that approach they incorporate money as well as stress management.

When I read that title I couldn’t help but think about the folk song by Fiddler’s Dram which was released in 1979. It peaked at number 3 in the charts back in 1980. Written by Debbie Crook and recorded by lead singer of the band Cathy Lesurf.

By all accounts it was a one hit wonder.

I’d like to state now, I’ve never been to a Bangor race fixture but I know a man who has – he came from Rhyl.

If you know the history of the song you may appreciate the subtle humour.

Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom.

Just one of three Welsh racecourses.

Bangor horse racing dates back to 1859. In fact, the first fixture took place on the 25th February of that year. Ideal for a National Hunt race meeting. In ways, little has changed at the venue as it’s one of few racecourses in the country to be without a grandstand.

In addition, point-to-point racing has taken part at the course since 2006, although on the inside of the main course and races run in the opposite direction, right-handed.

Bangor racecourse is owned by the Chester Racing Company which, unsurprisingly owns Chester racecourse which is approximately 30 miles away and also operates Musselburgh.

Bangor has been awarded the Gold Standard Award by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA).

The course is set in a scenic valley and details excellent views for spectators. This left-handed course (anti-clockwise) is essentially oval-shaped, sharp and flat with a long run-in with a full circuit of 1 mile 4 furlongs. Racing includes Chase, Hurdle and National Hunt Flat racing.

With 14 fixtures throughout the year there is lots to look forward to. The season highlight being the Anne Duchess of Westminster Charity day in November featuring a Listed race.

Ladies Day is very popular in July.

The racecourse has two enclosures: The Paddock Enclosure and Open Course. Tickets range in price from £7 – £22. Racecourse hospitality includes the Wynnstay Restaurant (prices from £60) and Paddock Restaurant (prices from £102).

There is also private dining (from £130 +VAT).

Bangor-on-Dee is a great venue for racing fans not only nestled in the Welsh valleys but on the river Dee. If you love your National Hunt racing take advantage of this historic racecourse.

Introduction

Playtech’s Ascot Sporting Legends slot is inspired by the horse races and is dubbed as one of the most exciting slot games available from Playtech. It is a progressive jackpot game with five reels and 25 paylines and has three bonus features available to the players.

Throughout High Society, there are a total of three wild symbols that appear, including two wild reels that appear as part of the free spins feature and offer the player an unlimited number of spins, as well as a 2x multiplier. Three progressive jackpots are available too.

Ascot Sporting Legends Bonus Feature

In this horse racing-themed slot, you’ll find 3 unique wilds, along with bronze, silver, and gold trophies. The Ascots Cup feature awards players 4, 12 or 40x their stake when three, four or five of the trophies appear in combination. There are also different rewards associated with each trophy.

• Bronze Trophy – This Wild symbol will replace all other symbols but the Scatter.

• Silver Trophy – All symbols except the Scatter are replaced by the Wild, and the reel becomes wild as a result.

• Gold Trophy – Replaces all symbols except the Scatter, expanding and multiplying winning combinations by up to 8 times

You can win up to 20 Free Spins by landing the horse Scatter symbols on the first reel, third reel and the last reel simultaneously to activate the High Society Free Games.

Last but not least, the Sporting Legends Jackpot feature kicks in whenever a spin is made. Aside from the Sporting Legends life-changing Progressive Jackpot, you’re guaranteed to have the chance to win daily and weekly jackpots.

Verdict

There are big wins at Ascot, and there’s a progressive jackpot as well. Win 1000x your stake with wilds and 8000x your stake with trophies. The race is about to begin, so place your bets now.

There are many idyllic racecourses across the world and even the United Kingdom has a few gems.

One of my favourite racecourses is Great Yarmouth, on the Norfolk coast, a track which may not figure too high compared to some. To be fair it isn’t Royal Ascot and champagne is often less popular than a pint of beer.

However, while travelling to this seaside destination via train, I got chatting to the ticket man.

I asked him: ‘Which is his favourite racecourse?’

He said one word.

‘Cartmel.’

With a rich history dating back to 1856, it’s a course many have enjoyed.

Nestled in the Cumbrian landscape, the natural beauty of the English countryside. It is reason why Cartmel is considered one of the most beautiful racecourses in the United Kingdom. It is a great location for horse racing enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Situated in the southern part of the Lake District National Park amid rolling hills, verdant woodland and serene waterways, it has a backdrop of stunning mountains. This panoramic view captivates visitors from the moment they arrive. In addition, the racecourse is dog friendly and picnics are allowed.

Cartmel is dedicated to National Hunt racing. This small course features just nine days racing each year, from May to August. Although a small racecourse it is one of the most popular with the third highest attendance for a National Hunt course. Only Aintree and Cheltenham are more popular. The largest crowds are well over 20,000.

Spectators gather in the centre of the course which is dissected by the four-furlong finishing straight for the Steeplechase course (which is the longest in Great Britain), while the Hurdle course straight is just two furlongs. One side features a fairground and the other the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure. The course is a sharp and narrow left handed oval. The main circuit being one mile and one furlong. The steeplechase features six jumps including an open ditch and water jump. The hurdle course features four obstacles. Due to the sharp nature of the course it favours front running types and course specialists. Soul Magic won on seven occasions before retiring in 2014.

The feature race is the Cumbria Crystal Hurdle Race worth over £40,000, held in July, part of the three-day meeting. Interestingly, all winning connections receive a Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding to take home.

With Cartmel village a short distance from the track with shops and tearooms, it is considered a signifiant part of the race-day experience.

This part stone-lined course has captivates spectators who enjoy their horse racing and appreciate one of the most beautiful locations in Britain.

The racecourse and land are owned by the Holker Estate where the Cavendish Family resides.