A sports betting experiment: I had $400 free money and 10 days to gamble
IndyStar gave me $400 to bet on sports to get a small, first-hand taste of what it's like to gamble every day. Any winnings would go to the Special Olympics of Indiana.
On a chilly Friday night in October, after watching a disheartening Dateline episode and discovering air-fried Jimmy John's roast beef sub, I decided to dive into the world of sports betting. I had $400, part of a "free money" experiment, to bet on sports for 10 days. This wasn't my money, and any winnings would benefit a charity of my choice, the Special Olympics of Indiana.
The experiment began on October 17, with my first bet of $50 on a 5-leg parlay, hoping for beginner's luck. The days progressed, and I placed 29 bets in total, but the excitement soon turned into stress as the stress of placing bets outweighed the thrill of winning.
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