When a lot of people think of betting they think of these two powerhouses and I do too. These are two of the largest and oldest betting sectors in the world and have been dominant since their inception, especially in the UK. The point of this post is to look at these two giants and come to a mini conclusion as to which one is better, but we aren’t naive, we understand that each player will like different things so we will try to be as objective as possible.
Luck Vs Skill
If you were to place a bet on a horse race that was about to start, you could look at the odds and the past races they have had and have a general idea of who to pick. Some people’s jobs are to look at the races and the horses that are racing and make a guide for bettors. You can have skill with horse racing betting online but unfortunately, this is something that you can’t do with casino games.
Whereas with casino games, there is very little you can do to affect your odds. The only way you can affect it is by cheating, which we obviously do not condone! This is the truth with nearly every casino game that you can play. Whether you want to play online slots, blackjack or even poker, you cannot change the game to have it more in your favour. You need to pray Lady Luck is on your side when you play.
Variety
We have slightly touched on this when mentioning the casino games you can bet on but it is such a massive factor for players as playing the same thing over and over again could easily make players bored. Luckily, for the players who enjoy casino games, you have a whole host of things to play.
We have listed a few so we won’t go into too much detail, but, one day you could be playing blackjack and then the next you could want to play roulette or poker or slots or anything your heart desires. To us, game variety isd massive but we are also aware that some players may prefer horse racing for the skill aspect which we agree is fair.
Horse Racing Pros
- Betting on horse racing is a lot easier, you can put the money you want on the horse and wait until the race is done to see if you have won.
- You can bet on horses from anywhere and with ease as horse racing requires less attention and can be easily switched off when needed.
- The skill aspect of horse racing is massive and adds a layer of learning for players.
- The ability to go to horse races is the biggest pro for horse racing. You can go watch the horses you bet on live and see how they are doing. A horse racing day out is a huge social event and a fun one at that.
Casino Games Pros
- The variety is a huge pro and one that needs to be treated as such because every day of betting can be different.
- Playing from anywhere is again a useful pro for casino games and with online casinos getting better and safer, it is a great time to start.
- Physical casinos are always a fun night out and even though they are less social than horse races, they are still very fun to go to.
Overall
To cap off, we will try to draw up a conclusion and the easiest way to do this is to look at it objectively. There are a wide range of things to think about and the biggest is your preference, if you came to us for a decision of which you prefer, we can’t answer. It is like supporting a football team like Man City or Man United, personal preference.
To us, horse racing is better as it is more social and watching horse racing itself is a hobby and gives you a new thing to enjoy.