Depends For most the answer is yes and no. Yes because they get some fun out of it but no because they lose more than they win!What do you want? If you want to actually win money rather than placing a few bets now and then for a bit of interest on the match that you are watching then that is going to take time and understanding of markets, odds movement, value etc.Otherwise, just place your bets, shout at the TV when they lose and boast to your friends when they win