Men who gamble on horses tend to be BRAINIER than those who don't, research suggests

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Men who gamble on horses tend to be BRAINIER than those who don't, research suggests

Men who gamble on horses tend to be brainier than those who don't. A study of nearly 15,500 British male punters found horseracing enthusiasts had a higher than average IQ. For each step up on the IQ scale, punter spent around 21% more on horsersacing.

Horse betting enthusiasts have a higher IQ than average British men. They spend around £4billion a year at the bookies. The late Queen was an avid fan of the sport. i in the Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, researcher Jani Saastamoinen said: “Horses betting has been described as an intellectual form of gambling par excellence”

Remember to gamble responsibly. Establishes time and monetary limits before playing. Gambling is not worth it if one is upset, angry or depressed.

Establishes time and monetary limits before playing. Gambling only with money they can afford to lose.