How to Win a Super Bowl Pool
A Super Bowl pool is a great way to pick up some extra spending cash in the post-holiday season; however, it can look a lot easier than it is. Taking a few levelheaded steps might improve your chances of getting one over on your buddies after the big game.
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Instructions
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Select the team you are backing after you have studied the statistics. Winners in gambling are often very good at their homework and their ability to play the percentages.
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Resist the urge to bet on a favorite team out of team loyalty. A Super Bowl pool is not the place to let emotion determine the team you root for.
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Talk to other people who follow the game closely who they think has the best shot. Big fans often know information about the team's injury list and depth roster that can prove invaluable.
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Scout the Internet for chatter in different discussion groups. Sometimes the best way to get a feel for how the game will go down is by listening to the cyber rumor mill.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep in mind that entering a Super Bowl pool is a gamble, and you need to make sure you can afford to lose the money. The proceeds from a Super Bowl pool are better thought of as a windfall rather than a "sure thing."
Bragging after a Super Bowl pool win is not a good idea. After all, you should want to encourage the other participants to join in again next year.
