ever bet with friends where the loser buys the beer?

[Kasabus]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

[mikel_012]

That's healthy gambling, I like it

You don't risk a lot of money and still have fun with friends which is healthy and strenghts the relation with your boys. It's also very fun to say I told you so when you win or just banther when you lose but still have fun

And no addiction because there is no flashy lights or animations in your face like many casinos

[Hazink]

Such bets are popular among friends who are sports lovers, but it all happens in different ways depending on what is being proposed on the table. Sometimes it's a bet made on one favorite team over another by a friend who might be against your team raising such a bet, like if your fan team ever wins this match I will pay for everything etc., I can't recall if I have gone into live betting with anyone recent over who pays for a bottle of beer.

[programmer3666]

yeah bro!! that kind of bet is the best kind no real losers, just good vibes!! it keeps the game fun without the stress of losing money i have done something similar with friends too sometimes it is food instead of beer! like, loser buys pizza or suya. it is more about the bragging rights and laughter afterward than the actual bet itself and truly that’s what betting should feel like lighthearted and social not something that causes tension or regret

[lovesmayfamilis]

There's something similar in my company. When we get together and decide to gamble, all winnings are always shared among the whole group. This includes not only beer but also good drinks at good restaurants and clubs. I've written about this more than once: gambling is always fun for me, so much so that I don't mind spending the money I win.

[mindrust]

I do that type of thing with my friends all the time. It is probably the most harmless way to prove a point (or fail to prove) . These harmless bets show us that gambling actually can be fun unlike many people think. You know so many people are obsessed with gambling because they want to make a living out of it and they don’t want to accept the fact that some people only play to have fun. These “winner takes the beer” bets are a perfect example to show them it is not always about winning and earning an income. I’ll take this one step further, I say these are probably the most funnest bets you’ll ever be making. It is like betting against someone on polymarket but there is not middleman or a casino here. It is pure p2p face to face gambling. It can’t get any better than this.

[Oasisman]

I think everybody here does that even once in their life. Some grown-ups now may have been doing this for fun. Especially when every boys are gathered around to watch their favourite sports.
Me and my friends normally root for the same team. So, we place a bet on who scored the most. I mean, the player who scores the most, assists, rebounds, and every other stat line that we could think of, and yeah, we are fans of the NBA and some local basketball league. Whoever loses will pay half of our bill, and all the other boys will split the other half, so it won't be too expensive for the loser. We were hard drinkers by the way, so it will be very expensive if it's being paid by only 1 person lol.

[Natalim]

When beer’s involved, you call it a friendly bet, nobody really loses in that kind of setup. People say betting can be stressful or even addictive, but maybe this is the perfect fix. After the game, everyone’s laughing, getting tipsy, and that’s where the fun kicks in. As long as it stays responsible, no harm done… though let’s be honest, one case of beer probably won’t be the last. 

[Free Market Capitalist]

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

Of course, and I'm not surprised that the answers so far have been affirmative. Beer or drinks in general, or who pays for dinner, things like that. It's a low-risk bet that benefits everyone, so it's totally cool.

People say betting can be stressful or even addictive, but maybe this is the perfect fix.

Well, the difference between this type of betting and betting in general is that there is no scalability. You can go to a casino, go on a gambling spree, and lose too much money. Here, you're limited to a round of beers, or maybe two rounds if you push it, but that's it.

[LOVER BOY 422]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

Nevermind because one day someone will break your head with bottles ,how you possibly win and you are still drinking with person who lost ,just be careful maybe when you win ,try take your own bottles and go home,you will think you are having fun,but the other parties are feeling so bad for losing but you will never knew,just be careful gambling bring so many enemies when you loss
U keep saying it,no amount of money someone will loss today in gambling you must feel it ,just be careful staying with them when they loss

[*Ace*]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

This betting could seriously harm your health 😂
Just kidding, of course!
This is one of those reasons why you should be happy and carefree, spend time with friends having fun, no matter who wins or loses, at the end of the day it's shared, so bring on the bets.
I personally don't do it because I don't like alcohol in general!
If you want to bet with me, we can play for a nice barbecue! The loser pays. 😂

[Finebone]

That's healthy gambling, I like it

That's what we called gambling for fun because their is more to it than just gambling. Their is nothing like drinking with genuine friends, because it brings love and togetherness more than anything else, and with that pattern of gambling where the loser will have to pay for everything, it will be real fun and it's a type of gambling that you and your friends will be looking forward to, hoping that the week ends fast,  so that you can try it out again.

Another sweet fun game I played this year was at a birthday party were we were given numbers, and if your number is called, you are expected to respond and call another number of your choice, once you fail to respond fast or taken unaware, you must drink, and since it's a very strong alcoholic drink, everyone is trying to stay competitive as ever in other not to fall victim. Sometimes we even stake money among ourselves that Mr  A falls victim before you.
So that's a true definition of healthy gambling, since their is no way you can get addicted.

[KiaKia]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

Insane experience isn't it? I've tried something similar with my friends and I still sometimes remember the whole fun days, now they are married and scattered across the continent, I am now a boring person living his secluded life.

I work remotely and this type of gaming for fun might never happen again, it was so much fun in those days, there is no money risks on the table all you have is true challenges among your friends, no panic attack just pure challenges.

I can remember doing something this similar on my birthday and a friend's birthday too, they got themselves drunk because I won several times, the challenge isn't about buying beers but drinking certain amount of the beers.

[joeperry]

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

Definitely, we've done it before but through online. We were all on a Discord group and we are watching Dota 2 TI and while we're watching we have our own beers and we tease each other which team on the Game 1 will win and whoever wins will buy the rest a beer and some food and we all agree, 2 people in our group lose and bought the rest a beer and food. The thrill is there and we're all having a good time, we do this most of the time and I think it all started during the pandemic where we can't hangout physically and now we're doing it online since most of us are working virtually.

[Slow death]

I don't drink alcohol, and I don't gamble with other people in my country either. But I've seen many people from my country making those kinds of bets; from what I could tell, they bet beer, money, and other things. The problem is that it always ends in fights that I can hear and watch from my house, which is only 20 meters away from where they are. Unfortunately, alcohol and gambling are the worst combination. When people drink alcohol, they lose control, they lose all self-control, and anything can turn into a fight.

[Z390]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

Many people should learn from this.
Why all the excitement? The whole purpose of this game is to have a great time, it's all about fun.
Buying bear doesn't cost anything I believe, even the loser will be eager to buy the beer and have a good time.
This should be eye opening example to why gamblers should seek for fun and exciting gambling experience rather than money here and there, I learnt that risking small money on gambling to get some fun time is worth it more than risking high money for the purpose of making higher returns.
I would rather have my gambling experience be like this rather than using gambling to change my financial life.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

ALWAYS! specially while watching Basketball games or Boxing match. The loser will pay all the bills.
That is one of the most thrilling bet we can have with friends watching an exciting games while drinking and if you will, you will go home happy without spending a single penny.
And you will notice that the game was ended and winner has beed decided yet the  boys are still there drinking and laughing, creating best memories.

[TravelMug]

I have a friend and we usually make small bets whenever there’s a close game, like when two teams are evenly matched, he takes one side, I take the other.
But instead of betting money, the loser has to buy a case of beer.

So if I win, I don’t spend a dime but still end up drinking with the boys. If I lose, well… at least we still drink. 

Anyone else tried something like this? those friendly bets where everyone ends up happy no matter who wins?

Yes, I think it's normal in our country to have that kind of friendly bets. No money involved and both parties very happy at the end of the day.

So it's a win-win situation. And maybe that one case of beer is not enough, Lol, and so there will be someone who's going to volunteer and buy another round for the boys. Like in basketball games, even local games here, we sometimes bet on who's going to win and loser buying the beer.

[TopTort777]

We have played a similar game with friends while watching sports. We have played under a rule - bet a symbolic, yet "a good" high risk bet aka a bet which is unrealistic to win. And whenever someone wins it, he has to spend all the money on beer for everyone. So its a collective decision making bet (because everyone wants beer ) The goal of such betting is spending time with friend and have fun, it is never goal to earn.

[Finestream]

Good for us if the goal is just to get drunk, right? You enjoy the game, and no matter the result, you still end up drinking so everyone’s happy. Even the losing side joins in once the bottles open. I used to do that with my officemates before. Back when I was younger, I didn’t even need a reason to drink; I’d just go out to the bar for fun. But once I started a family, my priorities and interests shifted.