Date 2016-02-04
Category ARTICLES
“For a while, it was a common sight to see youths hanging in front of yellow kiosks waiting to stake money or check results in the Baba Ijebu lotto scheme.”
It reigned supreme then by arresting the attention of people who were interested in making quick cash by just predicting a few numbers and hoping they come out when the results are released.
The advent of sports betting changed the story. This involves predicting the score or result of sport matches.More and more people moved away from Baba Ijebu Lotto to stake their bet in sports betting thereby sending the former spiraling down very quickly.
Here are the 5 Reasons Sports Betting killed Baba Ijebu lottery:-
1. Online Platform
The availability of Sports betting online has made it a favorite platform. Some people don’t want to be caught at the Baba Ijebu kiosk but they prefer the secrecy that online betting offers. Considering the number of Nigerians who use smart phones, it is easy to tell why this is more convenient. Although sports betting also exist in shops and people go there to play but the convenience of checking results online instead of going back to the yellow kiosk is an advantage. Money is credited automatically into the winner’s account and nor run the risk of losing one’s winning because the ticket is missing which might happen in the Baba Ijebu lottery. Similarly, online platforms like UFABET เข้าสู่ระบบ ด้วยวิธีง่ายๆ offer a comparable level of convenience and security, attracting a growing number of users seeking an accessible and efficient betting experience.
2. Guessing vs Prediction
Although Baba Ijebu involves calculation and permutation, the chances of winning is largely based on Luck. Humorously, players can pick number from plate numbers that catch their fancy or house numbers. While sports betting are also based on Luck, the knowledge of the sport and history of matches can affect one’s prediction and increase the chances of winning.
