Degenerate Sports Betting Quiz

Posted on by Todd Fuhrman

I’ve made this an annual tradition the last few years.  As betting markets evolve with inventive oddsmakers, and I hear more creative stories from the social media community, the sky becomes the limit in our quest for action.

Degeneracy manifests itself in many a form.  To Figure out exactly what depths each of you has gone too in the past, here’s our informal sports betting quiz to quantify your current state of degenerate behavior.  Don’t fret if you score off the charts, embrace your true self.  Just be sure to keep the results from girlfriends/boyfriends, wives/husbands, and family members that look down on your wagering passions.

Note: this quiz is designed for North American bettors.  There is no way to include every soccer, basketball, or other domestic league around the world in some of these questions.

• Sports Section

What Sports have you bet on in the last year? (Add 1 point for all that apply)

  1. Football (Possible 5)
    1. NFL
    2. CFL
    3. NCAA
    4. Arena Football
    5. High School Football
  2. Basketball (Possible 5)
    1. NBA
    2. Euro Baskets
    3. NCAA
    4. High School
    5. Other
  3. Baseball (Possible 8)
    1. MLB
    2. NCAA
    3. Korean League
    4. Mexican League
    5. Japanese League
    6. Carribean Series
    7. World Baseball Classic
    8. Other
  4. Soccer (Possible 9)
    1. MLS
    2. EPL
    3. Serie A
    4. Bundesliga
    5. La Liga
    6. Europa
    7. UCL
    8. International Competition
    9. Other
  5. Hockey (Possible 3)
    1. NHL
    2. KHL
    3. Other
  6. Tennis (Possible 3)
    1. WTA
    2. ATP
    3. Challenger
  7. Golf (Possible 3)
    1. PGA
    2. LPGA
    3. Other
  8. Fighting (Possible 2)
    1. MMA
    2. Boxing
  9. Horse Racing (Possible 6)
    1. Triple Crown Races
    2. Breeders Cup
    3. Saratoga, Del Mar, Santa Anita, Gulfstream, Churchill Downs
    4. Any other thoroughbred tracks
    5. Quarter Horses (LA Downs, Los Alamitos, etc)
    6. Harness Racing
  10. Auto Racing (Possible 4)
    1. NASCAR
    2. Indy Car
    3. Formula 1
    4. Other
  11. Other Sports (Add 2 points for any of these you sickos, Possible 26)
    1. Badminton
    2. Fustal
    3. Snooker
    4. Little League World Series
    5. Cycling
    6. Darts
    7. E-Sports
    8. Handball
    9. Volleyball (includes Netball)
    10. Politics
    11. Magic
    12. Rugby
    13. Entertainment (Award Shows)

• Volume Section (Possible 10 points)

What’s the greatest amount of wagers you’ve made in a day?

  1. 1-5 (add 0 points)
  2. 6-10 (add 1 point)
  3. 11-20 (add 2 points)
  4. 21-30 (add 3 points)
  5. 31-40 (add 4 points)
  6. 41-50 (add 5 points)
  7. 50+ (add 6 points and please call a support group)

 What’s the highest number of sports you’ve bet in a single day?

  1. 1 (add 0 points)
  2. 2-4 (add 1 point)
  3. 5-7 (add 2 points)
  4. 8-10 (add 3 points)
  5. 11+ (add 4 points)

• Types of Wagers (Possible 28 points)

Have you ever bet on the duration of a relationship/Marriage? (add 4 points)

Have you ever bet on SIMULATED sports video games (Madden, FIFA, etc)? (add 4 points)

Have you ever wagered on yes/no college graduation props? (add 4 points)

Have you ever wagered on any sort of academic achievements? (add 4 points)

Have you ever bet on any of these high school competitions (or set lines)?

  1. Add 3 for any of the following: Basketball, Football, Baseball, Hockey
  2. Add 4 for any of the following: Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
  3. Add 5 for any of the following: Debate, Science fair, Cheerleading competitions, Academic Bowl, Bowling

(Note: max points allotted for this section is 12 points, don’t add per activity)

• Add 3 points if you answer yes to any of the following (Possible 15)…

Have you ever bet on reality television?

Have you ever bet on political markets?

Have you ever bet on coaches hired/fired?

Have you ever rearranged your social calendar for sports wagering purposes?

Have you ever excused yourself from a dinner to make a halftime wager?

• Betting Habits (Add 3 points if you answer yes to any question, possible 24)

Have you ever bet with a bookie?

Have you ever sent or received a FedEx from said bookie?

Have you ever wired money to an offshore book?

Have you ever had your pay pal account shut down because of gambling?

Have you ever used bitcoin explicitly for wagering purposes?

Have you ever socialized with your local bookie outside of handoffs?

Have you ever forgotten your passwords because you have too many books?

Have you ever introduced your bookie to the wife or girlfriend?

• Bonus Points

We encourage smart wagering around here so subtract 2 points for every out you currently use to shop for the best lines…

• Total Points Possible 151:

Seek Help: 130+
We see potential: 111 – 129
Long Way to go: 90-110
Surface hasn’t been scratched: 89 or less