The experience of watching the goal, the try or the wicket that swings a bet in your favour simply cannot be matched by fixed odds betting. In spread betting, winnings and losses on a single bet are virtually open-ended.
Uncontrollable celebrations can erupt, but likewise the deep gloom of losses can be intense.
Well-balanced people can find themselves screaming and swearing at the TV, experiencing emotional swings that are otherwise alien to them in their normal, everyday lives. Spread betting is inherently 'easier' than fractional odds. Its flexibility adds an extra weapon to the sports punter's armoury, allowing you to do things you cannot do in a fixed odds bet. You can back your judgement if you don't fancy something by selling the performance of a horse, team or player. It also allows you to bet whilst an event is taking place, and of course there are no deductions for tax.