Your Brain vs Your Bankroll | Dr. Renee Miller Ep 008

from Bettor Thinking · host John Alesia

In this eye-opening episode of Bettor Thinking, we dive deep into the neuroscience of betting with Dr. Renee Miller, a uniquely qualified expert who bridges the gap between academia and sports betting. As both a neuroscience professor and fantasy sports analyst, Dr. Miller offers unprecedented insights into why we make the betting decisions we do – and often sabotage ourselves in the process. 🏈 EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT: Dr. Miller reveals her new platform Franchise League Football (franchiseleaguefootball.com), launching around NFL Draft 2024! This innovative fantasy platform features: Contract-based keeper leagues Salary cap management College player reservation system Injury substitution mechanics Public and private league options Key Discussion Points: Why the anticipation of winning affects our brain more than actual wins How the "endowment effect" makes us overvalue our fantasy draft picks The science behind our tendency to keep "dead to me" lists of players Why most bettors struggle with proper bankroll management Expert tips for making more rational betting decisions 🎯 Use code THINKING35 for exclusive access to our Sharp App community Connect with us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SharpAppSportsBetting Twitter: @thesharpapp Discord: https://discord.gg/PdEjwzM3nA Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:07 - Dr. Miller's unique background 15:30 - The psychology of betting decisions 31:45 - Fantasy sports strategy insights 46:20 - Franchise League Football announcement 55:40 - Closing thoughts #SportsBetting #BehavioralScience #FantasySports #BettingPsychology #SportsBettingTips

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