Definition of Firing

What does the term "firing" mean in the world of sports betting? What is meant by "firing"?

In sports betting, "firing" on a game means that you are betting a significant amount of money on the outcome.


"Firing" on a game is fine as long as it is done within the framework of proper bankroll management. Many amateur gamblers make the mistake of betting outsized amounts of their bankrolls on certain games that they have an emotional attachment to (for instance, their favourite team is playing), and this is a sure recipe to bust your bankroll.