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Why FPL offers a positive alternative to gambling

From data analysis to personal stories, the Community Articles section of Fantasy Football Scout is home to some thought-provoking, user-penned pieces.

In the article below, Scout user mide looks at the positive side of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) as an alternative to gambling.


In a world where gambling has become increasingly popular and accessible, it is important to highlight alternative avenues that empower individuals to profit from their knowledge of football and sports. One such avenue is Fantasy Premier League (FPL), a virtual game that offers football enthusiasts a platform to showcase their skills, engage with the sport, and enjoy the thrill of competition.

In this article, I will discuss why FPL can serve as a positive alternative to gambling, allowing individuals to harness their expertise while fostering a sense of community and enjoyment.

Skill-based Competition

Fantasy Premier League revolves around the strategic selection of players, formation, and tactical decision-making. While there is still ‘chance’ involved, FPL often rewards players who invest time and effort in analysing statistics, assessing player performances, and making informed decisions. This skill-based competition enhances the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, as success can be correlated with an individual’s understanding of the game.

Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making

FPL encourages participants to employ critical thinking and strategic decision-making. Selecting players, determining formations, and making transfers throughout the season requires careful analysis of team dynamics, fixtures, player form, and injuries. By engaging in such strategic exercises, individuals develop skills that can be applied in various aspects of life, including problem-solving, risk assessment, and long-term planning.

Community Engagement

FPL creates a vibrant and inclusive community of football fans who share a passion for the sport. Players can join private leagues with friends, family, or colleagues, fostering healthy competition and camaraderie. Engaging in discussions, debates and banter surrounding FPL allows individuals to connect with like-minded enthusiasts, like in the Fantasy Football Scout comments section, enhancing their overall football experience. This sense of community provides an avenue for individuals to bond over their shared interests and develop lasting friendships.

Educational Value

Participating in FPL promotes learning and deepens one’s understanding of the sport. Players become more aware of various teams, players, and tactics as they closely monitor performances and analyse data. This increased knowledge enriches the football-watching experience, enabling individuals to appreciate the intricacies of the game on a deeper level. Moreover, FPL can be an educational tool for newcomers, as it encourages them to explore and familiarise themselves with different players and teams.

Emotional Investment

Fantasy Premier League allows individuals to emotionally invest in the game, creating an added layer of excitement and entertainment. Supporting one’s own selected players and teams adds an extra dimension to the enjoyment of football matches. FPL participants have a personal stake in the success of their chosen players, fostering a stronger connection to the sport and generating enthusiasm throughout the season.


FINAL THOUGHTS

By encouraging strategic thinking, fostering community engagement, providing educational value, and promoting emotional investment, FPL offers a positive alternative that allows fans to channel their passion for the sport and enhance their overall football experience.

We are at risk of losing our beautiful game because football is now inescapably linked to gambling, which provides services that can lead to addiction and financial ruin.

In my opinion, it would be great if Fantasy Premier League could help individuals around the world who do intend to profit off their knowledge of football healthily and sustainably. To do this, they could infuse more financial incentives into FPL and make it a country-by-country competition. I’d encourage them to open FPL to funding and let there be more money available weekly for competitors. The only current means people know how to make money from football is through gambling and it is up to the Premier League to change that narrative.

FPL can, and could even more so, be a power for good.



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  1. FOO FIGHTER
    • 5 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are in discussion with City for Cole Palmer.

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      gotta catch'em all!

      do chelsea realise that refers to pokemon cards?

  2. theodosios
    • 7 Years
    1 year, 3 months ago

    You can bet on player FPL points with many bookmakers

    1. The Knights Template
      • 11 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      I like books.

      1. theodosios
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Rly sorry for mistake in not my native language. Since your joke didn't go well, I guarantee you can definitely speak and type in my language so i will ask you a question:

        Mozes li da mi napises dve recenice na srpskom?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 11 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Tiptoes away backwards, very quietly.

          1. EnterJakari
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Made me laugh, way to go 0 to 100 real quick.

        2. AIRMILES
          • 13 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Ja sam iz Londona. Ja zivim u Splitu, na Mejana.

        3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Tá 'Google translate' iontach bhí iontas orm cad a dhéanann an 'v' tar éis an 'G' i Gvardiol?

          Veliki 'Google Translate' iznenadio me što radi 'v' nakon 'G' u Gvardiol?

        4. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I can't because "претешко je". Mutta puhutaan suomea!

          1. Pukki Party
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Torille

            1. tim
              • 15 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Täällä odotellaan jo!

        5. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Bonjourno, wee cava.

  3. Mirror Man
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Marmanelli or Jamford?

      1. Andy_Social
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Jamming with Marmason myself

    • Chopmahoney
      • 6 Years
      1 year, 3 months ago

      Doing my head in this week who to bench out of Saliba Udogie and Estupinsn

      1. theodosios
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        I have same defense and benched Saliba. Arsenal defense is a joke this season.

        1. Chopmahoney
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Yeah I’ve gone that way at moment but still not sure can see a clean sheet and bonus as big possibility

      2. Mirror Man
          1 year, 3 months ago

          You could at least put some pants on before waltzing in here.

        • boc610
          • 12 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          dont see cleanies for any of them but i actually think the way newcastle play could allow estu to get attacking returns

        • antis0cial
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Saliba

        • ameisin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I've benched Saliba - think Estu has more chance of attacking return.

        • Feanor
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          My BB chip is currently active

          Areola, Estupinan, Isak, Saliba

      3. antis0cial
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Midfield of Rash Saka Bruno Odegaard Mbuemo

        Thinking Odegaard to…

        A) Foden
        B) Maddison
        C) Bowen

        1. Woy_is_back
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Foden will get rotated a lot as usual when City get some players in

          1. antis0cial
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            He will eventually, but for the next 4, surely he is fairly safe from rotation?

            1. The Mentaculus
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              I don't think anyone can guarantee you that tbh

              1. antis0cial
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                Oh it’s no guarantee, but from what we’ve seen of City, Foden is currently making a huge difference when playing, especially with KDB absent.

                1. The Mentaculus
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 3 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  Fair, but I just meant that it depends on who they buy / how long they take to integrate.... and even then, if sticking with Kovacic, its still 2 from 3 with Silva/Foden/Alvarez, right?

                  1. antis0cial
                    • 8 Years
                    1 year, 3 months ago

                    Yeah still 2 from 3, still think Foden is much more creative though. Pep generally takes some time to integrate new players. Maybe Mads is just the safer bet though.

                    1. boc610
                      • 12 Years
                      1 year, 3 months ago

                      you need both

                2. Baps hunter
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  1 year, 3 months ago

                  The only problem is that Pep is not thinking like as mortals.

        2. popey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          same boat with Ode and the 4 Ar/MU mids, Considering Foden for next 4 than switch to Maddison in GW 8 when Tot have Luton.

          Probably more sensible to just get Maddison in straight away though

          1. antis0cial
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Similar thoughts. I know they haven’t been solid yet but Spurs have ars LIV in next 4.

        3. Magical
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Maddy for me..

          1. antis0cial
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Thanks

        4. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Maddison will tick over nicely all season I suspect.
          Set and forget early on

          1. antis0cial
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Suppose you’re right, Foden maybe unnecessary risk. Thanks.

      4. popey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Any Spurs fans have a view on Lenglet as CB cover for Mings (real life, non FPL option)

        Seemed solid if unspectacular from what little I saw? Better than relying on Chambers I hope!

        1. The Mentaculus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Sorry I have no answer to that but a question for you instead... 🙂
          Seems like Digne is staying now, right? And still no sign of Moreno on the bench or anything like that? Any idea (or speculative guess) which GW we might expect him to start?

          1. popey
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Yes since Acuna deal fell through and Digne actualy started assisting it looks like he's staying now

            Moreno been on the grass a few weeks not in first team frame, imagine after the IB he's in contention but form may mean its Dignes shirt to lose in short term

            1. The Mentaculus
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 3 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Cool, thanks. My only regret so far is being patient with Gabriel instead of selling for Digne GW2... might just stick him in if I WC then switch to Moreno whenever he's ready

        2. x.jim.x
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          From what I've seen, Spurs fans were desperate for the club NOT to sign him. Definitely an upgrade on Chambers, though you'd be hard-pressed to find a player who isn't.

          1. popey
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Interesting as his competition was Ben Davies!

            back-up to Pau Torres as LCB and loan no obligation so limitted risk

            1. x.jim.x
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Not a bad deal at all, assuming his wages aren't mental. Building a good squad under Emery, must have eyes on winning the Conf League at least this season?

              1. popey
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                top 7 and a decent shot at winning Conf league or a domestic cup would be a good season for sure

      5. Pepeye
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        No one is safe with Pep Roulette but for now Foden is nailed on. Suspect Nunes will stay at Wolves. Not worth 60 mill of anyone's money. Arsenal have refused to let Smith Rowe go to Chelsea, City should do the same with Palmer

        1. lugs
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          the irony about Nunes is that i doubt Pep would even want him now that he's on strike, a player like that is always bad for the dressing room, and as for Foden i have him but wish i had Maddison instead, Phil will always find a way to end up on the bench no matter how well he plays

          1. boc610
            • 12 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            wait till erling does it next year to force through his move to Real

            1. lugs
              • 7 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              i remember years ago that dutch striker whose name i wont try to spell went on strike at Nottingham Forest, his teammates turned against him and the whole episode left a cloud over the club, which was the likely catalyst for them being relegated

          2. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Yes. If nothing else, he finds extremely beautiful girl in Reykjavik. Or anything.

        2. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Looking more likely he will move to City

          Man City reach verbal agreement to sign Matheus Nunes in deal Wolves consider worth over €55m. Separately Tommy Doyle (#WWFC value at £15m+) set to go other way on loan + £5m buy option. If formalised, both will travel for medicals

          https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1696879320851964218?t=H9x9b1ONglqV9AUzAncPvA&s=19

          1. Merlin the Wraith
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            More of a threat to minutes of Foden/Alvarez or even Rodri?

            1. Tonyawesome69
              • 5 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              More likely the players playing in the 8/10 role so Foden, Alvarez, Kovacic and Bernardo. Don't think it'll impact Rodri

              1. Merlin the Wraith
                • 8 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                Thanks chap 🙂

          2. lugs
            • 7 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            very unclassy from City to buy a player like that

        3. The Polymath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          He's been bought by City. Good riddance the guy's a dud.

        4. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Pep will probably bench him just to keep him in order to not to do anything foolish. And it has never worked for long term.

          1. Merlin the Wraith
            • 8 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Seems to be a waste of money for City

      6. Zinedine Kilbane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Planning ahead for Newcasle defenders- are we expecting much rotation of the full backs ie Trippier and Burn with the new young signings of Livramento and Hall? Funny looking at market value in real life for the players and Livramento is twice the value of Trippier and Target is actually the move valuable left back, who I assume is 3rd in the pecking order now.

        1. Dogs Of War
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          The way I look at it is that Trippier will play most games and for at least 60 mins. Better chance of a clean sheet and still enough time to get attacking points. He’s the one I’m targeting.

          1. St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Careful not to trippier on target by accident.

      7. FPLMACKEM
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Onana
        Gvardiol, Estupinan, Chilly
        Saka, Martinelli, Bruno, Rashford, Mbuemo
        Jackson Haaland (c)

        Turner, Archer, Baldock, Botman

        1ft 1m itb

        Thanks to the Gabriel fiasco I only have 1ft this week. Would ideally have liked to ship Onana on and maybe Martinelli to Madison/Sterling.

        Who do you think is the priority transfer out and in from this lot?

        1. The Biscuitmen
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I'm similar in that I have Onana and he's one I'd like to move on but it can wait for now. More upside in midfield so I'd agree with Maddison to Sterling or Maddison.

          1. FPLMACKEM
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 4 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Cheers. I am leaning more towards Martinelli to Madison/Sterling. As you say there is more upside in midfield.

            With Varane out for a few weeks I might even start Turner at the weekend instead of Onana.

            1. The Biscuitmen
              • 2 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Sorry, hopefully it's obvious but the first Maddison should have said Martinelli

              1. FPLMACKEM
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 4 Years
                1 year, 3 months ago

                Yes I gathered that.

      8. Pepeye
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        £50 mill deal in principle with Wolves for Nunes with Tommy Doyle going to Wolves, maybe on loan

      9. Sfowl123
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Would you take a -4 to take out either Bruno/Rashford this GW?

        Who would be the favoured replacement? Foden, Maddison or Sterling?

        1. popey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          not for a hit, no

        2. Opurist
          • 3 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          No

        3. The Biscuitmen
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Not for a hit. I think Foden could be the best of the 3 if you're willing to take the Pep risk. Sterling probably just ahead of Maddison for a few weeks. Maddison from GW8

      10. Bobby Digital
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Best Newcastle option from GW5? Isak?

        1. Sfowl123
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I think so. Definitely looks like first choice ahead of Wilson right now.

          Almiron unlikely to hit the heights of last season.

        2. x.jim.x
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Really rate him, but I think Trippier should be first priority. On all the set-pieces, no competition, not injury-prone, and I think Newcastle are better defensively than going forward.

          1. I Member
            • 9 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Reckon he's worth 1.5m more than Schar?

            1. x.jim.x
              • 10 Years
              1 year, 3 months ago

              Probably, though I just remembered that Schar took the free kick after Van Dijk's sending off actually. Trippier might actually be exciting to own again because I don't think many serious players own him (yet). Unless you've got Salah, money's no object either really is it

        3. Tonyawesome69
          • 5 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Difficult to say until UCL starts from GW5.

          CF - Isak or Wilson.
          LW - Gordon or Barnes
          RB - Trippier or Livramento
          LB - Burn, Hall or Targett

        4. gart888
          • 10 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I'm going to try to get Botman in assuming he's not seriously hurt.

      11. Pepeye
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Have to agree with Polymath, I wouldn't have signed him but who knows with Pep

      12. EL tridente
        • 7 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Ødegaard and Eze to Sterling and Maddison?

        1. antis0cial
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Solid moves.

        2. Bullet Eder
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Definitely if for free

      13. Pepeye
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Erling's going nowhere, he loves Altrincham and his Liverpool mate from Hungary lives 2 doors away now

      14. Pepeye
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        City midfield for Carabou Phillips, Nunes, Palmer & Doku on the wings?

      15. Pepeye
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        I'm with you Lugs, not City's way normally. Pep remembers him from his Libon days, been poor at Wolves

      16. Opurist
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Areola (Turner)
        Chilwell Gusto Botman (Digne, Al-Dakhil)
        Salah Saka Martinelli March (Nakamba)
        Haaland Watkins Jackson

        0.5 ITB 1FT. Only transfer I'd do is March to Eze, so do or hold?

      17. Pepeye
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Is Onana really the wonder keeper we all thought he was??

        1. nico05
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Not so sure

        2. The Biscuitmen
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I'm regretting it a bit at the moment but there are bigger problems in my team

        3. Feanor
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Probably not, but so far this season I've got 6 points from Pickford, Turner and Ederson in goal, so it could be worse.

      18. Pepeye
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Original bid of 47.3 million for Nunes with NO add ons accepted by Wolves

        1. Arteta
          • 9 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          How?! BHA would get twice as much if Nunes was their player on a 4-year contract with an option for another year. This is a ridiculously low price for one of the richest clubs in the world.

          1. x.jim.x
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Wolves are skint, Brighton are not.

          2. St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            City don't accept being ripped off and walk away when needed. Other clubs realise this.

            Besides which, not sure how it's a ridiculously low price anyway. Just because some teams are willing to over pay, that doesn't make the price the actual market value.

      19. tim
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Pickford
        Estu Saliba Chilly
        Saka Bruno Foden Mbeumo Rash
        Pedro Haaland

        This week Pedro to Jackson and Rash to Madders for free
        Next next week Pickford to Ederson

        Y or N?

      20. Chandler Bing
        • 8 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        A. Pedro -> Jackson (-4)
        B. Play Saliba

      21. TanN
        • 3 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Sell 1 for maddison?

        Salah Saka Foden Mbuemo Eze

        1. Feanor
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Eze

      22. Feanor
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Any team interested in a very gently used Kalvin Phillips?

        1. lugs
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          he'd be a good fit for Liverpool

          1. Feanor
            • 15 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            good call

          2. x.jim.x
            • 10 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            City won't want his good vibes inspiring them to a title charge

        2. Merlin the Wraith
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Ultimate definition of a spare part twiddling his thumbs

      23. Kane Train
        • 9 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Would you take a -4 for Mitoma & Rashford > Maddison & Sterling

        1. Bobby Digital
          • 7 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Nope, just do one for free. I'd start with Mitoma...

        2. BECKS TO THE FUTURE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Very common dilemma/question on here. I agree with Bobby.

        3. JohnnyRev7
          • 14 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Keep Mitoma. Rashford to Sterling this GW, and think about the other transfer after the IB.

      24. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Saliba to Chilwell worth a -4?

        1. Chandler Bing
          • 8 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Yes for me

          1. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Cheers Mr. Bing.

      25. conrad10
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Ive put this previously but I owe FPL a fortune it has helped massivley with my compulsive gambling . With my gambling ienjoyed the studying aspect more than any other part but of course the wagers would be placed to back up my ideas / outcomes / prediction . with Fpl i can study to my hearts content however my opiniouns / predictions do not require money to be proven right / wrong . i have a league table and community to show me that (usually wrong !) .
        I have for the first time apart from family and friends enjoyed ahobby / pursuit without there being any monetary gain . And it great ...THANK YOU FPL

        1. St Pauli Walnuts
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          Interesting to read.

          Curious, were you a successful punter? I place many accas a week and have been recording my results in a spreadsheet for last 3 seasons, so far I've turned a healthy profit year on year. But if I didn't wouldn't be end of the world as I don't feel compelled to bet beyond my means and if I was losing regularly over the long haul I'd scale back the amount of bets anyway. I realise many people don't have that control though and that's what makes the constant gambling pushing here dodgy. Especially when you look at the track record of some of the non traditional gambling schemes that have been vouched for here previously.

      26. Marknlard
        • 15 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        If I asked ChatGPT to write an article about FPL, it would look very very similar to this.

        1. Marknlard
          • 15 Years
          1 year, 3 months ago

          I've used ChatGPT a lot, and this paragraph is exactly what it writes:

          By encouraging strategic thinking, fostering community engagement, providing educational value, and promoting emotional investment, FPL offers a positive alternative that allows fans to channel their passion for the sport and enhance their overall football experience.

          1. St Pauli Walnuts
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            1 year, 3 months ago

            Wouldn't shock me if it was. Quick, we need something to deflect from this gambling advertising malarkey. ChatGPT it is.

            The Spanish FA president guy might have been wise to get ChatGPT to formulate his initial response for him.

      27. St Pauli Walnuts
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        Can't help but think this is a half arsed response to all the flak FFS takes for peddling gambling and crypto snakeoil on here. I say that as a seasoned punter with no axe to grind against gambling, but I understand why many do and the dangers of it being dangled in front of people everywhere.

      28. TigheBodella
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 2 Years
        1 year, 3 months ago

        I totally agree that FPL is a great alternative to gambling. Which is why I was dissapointed the other week to see an advert for gambling on FPL points scores on this website. I understand the site needs to make money, and having adverts from well known and reputable gambling companies is begrudgingly acceptable.

        However, giving people an option to gamble on FPL points feels like you are purposefully providing people who come to this website and play this game a massive gateway to gambling, with a huge neon "this way" sign.

        If we can't stop "losing our game" to gambling, then at least let's try to protect FPL from it and give people a chance to add a bit extra to their PL watching experience without ruining people's lives.