Best Sports Betting Quotes Ever

Written by Pat Sharyon, Special Correspondent

Sports betting is becoming a legal phenomenon in the United States, if it isn't already. Admittedly, we still wait for all 50 states to join the party. Regardless, gambling has been an institution from the times of the Flintstones. Yep, Fred did some damage in Rock Vegas. Ever since, humans have enjoyed gambling and many imparted their wisdom on the subject, too.

Dimers is always looking to help you bet better and smarter, mostly we help you out with the Best Books, Best Odds and picks in America. Don't worry, we're still going to do that, but we're givers, so here's a little more from your friendly neighborhood betting friend.

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"Hoping to recoup is what ruins the gambler." - Anonymous
"The house doesn't beat the player. It just gives him an opportunity to beat himself." - Nick Dandolos
"She got to go to heaven four days early." - Bill Clinton
"Luck sometimes visits a fool, but never sits down with him." - German Proverb
"Eat your betting money, but don't bet your eating money." - Anonymous
"Gambling is not a vice, it is an expression of our humanness. We gamble. Some do it at the gaming table, some do not. You play, you win, you play, you lose. You play." - Jeanette Winterson
"Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do." - Anonymous

"Hoping to recoup is what ruins the gambler." - Anonymous

This Irish proverb is as wise as it is old. Trying to chase your losses is one of the worst decisions you could make as a sports bettor. Like athletes, great bettors accept they make mistakes and lose. What separates them from the average Joe, is to put this aside and accept that it happens before moving forward unaffected.

You will lose when betting, that's fact. You'll win, too – particularly if you use Dimers' Bet Hub. Ultimately, this is the natural cycle of sports betting. If you're going to be a Tom Brady-level bettor, then accept you'll throw the odd pick, and the next play doesn't need to be a Hail Mary.

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"The house doesn't beat the player. It just gives him an opportunity to beat himself." - Nick Dandolos

'Nick the Greek' was a pro gambler and supreme poker player. Clearly a smart guy too, particularly if you take stock in the rumor that he used to hang with Albert Einstein. This quote by Dandolos reflects the plot scenario in some of the the best sports betting movies ever made.

We don't expect you to be Einstein, but don't beat the man or woman in the mirror, avoid the most common betting mistakes.

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"She got to go to heaven four days early." - Bill Clinton

Bear with us, ol' Billy C is referring to gambling. Well, the home of gaming specifically. The quote relates to his mother visiting Vegas days before she passed.

Anyone who's seen the inside of the Bellagio or Caesars, heck even Vegas pool parties where there are high chances of seeing celebrities who love to bet on sports live and on the game, then you know exactly what the Prez was talking about.

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"Luck sometimes visits a fool, but never sits down with him." - German Proverb

We all get lucky, some more than others. Time and time again though, strategy and research breed success. This certainly rings true in sports wagering, which is why we recommend using our best betting strategies.

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"Eat your betting money, but don't bet your eating money." - Anonymous

Bankroll management 101. We love that you want to bet and we want to help you find the Best Odds and Quick Picks to pull one over the sportsbooks. However, we must make sure our game plan is as sturdy as Bill Belichick's. Setting a bankroll limit will set you up for success and ensure you don’t go over your limits.

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"Gambling is not a vice, it is an expression of our humanness. We gamble. Some do it at the gaming table, some do not. You play, you win, you play, you lose. You play." - Jeanette Winterson

Life is a gamble, isn't it. Everyday we either play it conservative and/or deal with the consequences. Sometimes safe is great but few have achieved great heights without risk. The key to reaping rewards is to know the risks, and pounce when the likelihood is in your favor.

One can hope to minimize risk when taking big leaps, by following the rules guiding the game. This is not an assurance of a win, but it is at least a step safeguarding your bet. For instance, if you're a bowl betting guy, it's only expected that you'd check out the best simple bowl betting strategies to see how best to navigate your bets for a start.

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"Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do." - Anonymous

If you haven't heard the full quote, you'll most certainly have heard the first part. The hidden meaning in this quote is one of the best strategies to win at sports betting. Betting is fun and an exciting way to spice up sports. We must keep in mind betting isn't always linear though. Dimers will always provide you with the best opportunities to grab a juicy payout from America's sportsbooks but there's no guarantee of success. If you're looking to generate a guaranteed fortune, try pyramid schemes (but please don't).

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After all of that, I'm sure you're now feeling as wise as the Dalai Lama. So, why not take advantage of that and check out today's best picks in the sports world.

Just remember that not even the best sports betting quotes are going to stop those losses from happening. So follow this responsible gambling advice whenever you bet on sports.

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