Do you like betting on Sports? If so, what do you like most today?

* The thrill of action and winning? * The ease of betting online from anywhere in world? * The potential to win substantial amounts of money?

All of these are part of fun. But of course, gambling isn't for everyone. For some it is against their beliefs, for others it is too powerful an addiction, and for others...well, you get idea.

But for those that can treat sports betting like investing in stock market, there are substantial benefits. You need a system. You need to do your homework. You need to realize it is not a get-rich-quick scheme, but rather a long-term investment of time, money, research, and experience.

But once a person decides to get involved, what should they do?

1. You should contact a lawyer about whether it is legal for you to engage in offshore betting where you live. This is often an overlooked step which can lead to big headaches later on. Don't forget to do this!

2. Set up an accounting system so you can report your winnings. You should always report your winnings, period. If you have gambling losses, make sure you report them separately from all other sources (including lottery losses).

3. If you have a proven, winning system at betting on sports then you have an edge. This makes you an advantage player. However, most people don't have this level of knowledge and experience, and should rely on somebody else at least in beginning that has done research beyond looking up sports scores in daily newspapers. These experts are known as handicappers. If you are just starting out, it may be worthwhile for you to seek one out, one you can trust. Odds are that if you just try doing it yourself, or, pick just any tout claiming to be a handicapper, you'll probably wind up losing all your money.

It is downhill ski racing competition of winter Olympics. You watch a ski racer zoom down slope manoeuvring through ski gates. However, you notice that something is missing. The skier has on skis, boots, and a giant slalom skin tight racing suit. You realize what’s missing when their arms flail about causing them to lose their balance on a patch of ice. They are missing their ski poles.

It is cross country skiing competition of winter Olympics. You cheer from crowd as skiers fly down trail. Each skier pushes hard with their ski poles. However, one skier is left far behind pack because he does not have any ski poles. His graceful cross country rhythm has been interrupted due to a lack of balance.

In both cases, skiers lost race because they were missing their ski poles. Ski poles are vital because they help maintain balance, provide support, and relieve some of pressure off your body. If use of a ski pole is so crucial, then why is it that many hikers do not use a hiking pole during their hikes?