Emotional hedge
The emotional hedge is a type of sports bet in which a fan of a certain team bets against the team they are emotionally attached to, so if their team loses, they will win money and feel less bad about it.[1] Some fans who do the bet see it as a win-win,[2] because in each scenario, they either make money (minimalizing disappointment) or are pleased to see their team win.[3]
Morality[]
Despite the fact that the emotional hedge guarantees the person betting one positive outcome, some have concern that the bet is "disloyal" to the team they support. Many are reluctant to make the bet because they feel as if they are betraying their favorite sports team.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "The Emotional Hedge Bet". First Off The Bench. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ Millman, Chad (13 January 2010). "The power of the emotional hedge bet". ESPN. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ Ayello, Jim (29 December 2020). "The emotional hedge bet: What it is and why Colts fans need to place it before Sunday". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ Morewedge, Carey K. (14 October 2016). "Why You Should Bet Against Your Candidate". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
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