Probably since about the time Marco was born... I placed my first wager at 14 (1967), a three team parlay on a "football card" which I won for $60. That was a lot of $$$ back then! I never got paid because the "book" got busted (supposedly). I got hooked for life on sport's betting even though I didn't get paid.
The lesson I learned was be VERY careful with whom you make wager's with... also, be prepared to listen to this classic video (song) from Carole King... it will help you maintain your sanity!
www.youtube.com/watch
BOL brother!