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scumdog0331 — Sat, 12 May 2007 10:55:09 EDT

there are people here with serious gabling problems...now if you excuse me I have to talk to an Asian man about placing a bet in the Mike Vick World Dog Fighting League Championships...

scumdog0331

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supermike3 — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:38:05 EDT

see, you cut down the cost of your bet by eliminating the lower payouts - yes, those are the most LIKELY results, but the bets all cost the same.

supermike3

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supermike3 — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:34:04 EDT

i think someone said it on here... but what about looking at the 6,840 possible trifectas in order of payout. favorites on the top, ultra-longshots at the bottom.

scanning down the list and picking out the moment that the payout would equal your bet. Say, for example, it's exactly 1/2 way down - so you bet on the 2nd half of the trifecas for a total of $6840 (at $2 per).

that way, you either win - to a varying degree, the bottom of that list being ALOT of money - or you lose.

looks like that bet would pay off in 4 of the last 7 derbys...

supermike3

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Josh Hamilton — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:24:03 EDT

Wow. He obviously didn't deserve to have this type of money in the first place.

Josh Hamilton

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supermike3 — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:08:42 EDT

Here were the $2 trifecta payoffs for the past six Kentucky Derbies before Saturday:

2006 - $11,418.40.

2005 - $133,134.80.

2004 - $987.60.

2003 - $664.00.

2002 - $18,378.20.

2001 - $12,238.40.

supermike3

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I Heart Poop — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:44:48 EDT

@parker91: @ArkansasFred:

i was forced to go to foxfield one year and demanded a case of natural light and bottle of jager for our cooler. the jager was finished, and the natural light box ended up on my head while my shirt ended up on the ground. uva-alum girlfriends frown upon such behavior.

i must say gold cup was way more fun, and the ratio was easily 2-1 girls to guys. it was like shooting fish in a barrel. i recommend it highly.

I Heart Poop

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Centenary Gent — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:43:54 EDT

Yeah, in 2005, the trifecta paid out $133,134 and in 2002 paid out $18,378. That sucks.

Centenary Gent

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goathair — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:15:42 EDT

"Are you telling me you bet on Mr. T in Rocky III?"

"Hindsight is 20/20, my friend."

goathair

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Tuffy — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:57:34 EDT

@Suss--: "Should I spit on your dice now or not or..."

Tuffy

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being_sven — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:53:05 EDT

Any chance I get to use this...

"Here's an idea: Why don't you give me half the money your were gonna to bet, then we'll go out back, I'll kick you in the nuts, and we'll call it a day!

being_sven

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Botswana Meat Commission FC — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:44:36 EDT

@Reasonable Doubt for a Reasonable Price:
As a Rhode Island resident, one of my great regrets is never having lost money betting on crazy-talking Basques with lacrosse sticks for arms.

Botswana Meat Commission FC

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TheGoldfishCowboy — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:42:44 EDT

Only 2 places to win every time once you're at the track:

ATM and Bar

TheGoldfishCowboy

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Dr. Michael Mancini — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:41:08 EDT

If making a lots of bets of varying amounts to guarantee a win is Dutching, then this guy must have been Belgianing.

Dr. Michael Mancini

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parker91 — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:30:55 EDT

@I Heart Poop: I might actually go to the Gold Cup if more stuff like happened.

parker91

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Len Bias Cocaine Surplus — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:24:05 EDT

I still think it is better than betting on the Cubs to win the world series

Len Bias Cocaine Surplus

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Athletic Supporter v0.42beta — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:23:30 EDT

Best Oscar, Musical Score
Film: The Passion of Barbaro
Song: This is Our Country
Composer: John Mellencamp

Athletic Supporter v0.42beta

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Proverbial — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:21:54 EDT

I remember I put a grand on the NL and a grand on the AL for the 2002 All-Star game. Very lucrative.

Proverbial

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:21:05 EDT

@I Heart Poop: Did you wear your finest seersucker suit with pastel bowtie?

ArkansasFred

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G Voll the Mole — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:19:24 EDT

@El Knob Grande: @UkraineNotWeak: I don't think you guys were allowed to work together on that problem.

G Voll the Mole

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:16:43 EDT

@UkraineNotWeak:

Actually, playing all the Superfecta combos would have cost hime $232,560 to win $29,000. Even worse decision.

I guess he's going to have to contact Hesh Rabkin about a bridge loan.

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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El Knob Grande — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:16:18 EDT

@UkraineNotWeak: Except that it would have cost him $232,560 to place that bet.

El Knob Grande

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12-Inch Idongivafuck Sandwich — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:12:47 EDT

Well, in his defense, he would have won a ton of money in 2005...

12-Inch Idongivafuck Sandwich

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I Heart Poop — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:12:26 EDT

this weekend i went to the va gold cup where they only have "friendly" wagering. my buddy almost got thrown out for trying to fight a bookie who wouldn't take his bet. i guess they don't like it when you throw up on a girl in front of them and then demand to put $10 on a horse to die during the 3rd race. they're strict i tell you.

I Heart Poop

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:10:05 EDT

He would've been better off betting on every Superfecta combination. That paid off over $29,000 on $2.

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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Will Leitchs Unfinished Novel — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:08:48 EDT

Ritz Carlton at Lake Las Vegas for this kid, Friday through Monday.

Saaaaa-wwwwweeeeeeeetttttt!!!

Will Leitchs Unfinished Novel

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G Voll the Mole — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:08:05 EDT

@Get Him A Body Bag, Yeah!: So next time just keep putting down chips on red AND black. Then you'll be set.

Oh, and green too. That'll pay off. Trust me.

G Voll the Mole

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Reasonable Doubt for a Reasonable Price — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:08:03 EDT

A.) He could have boxed just 6 of the top horses and only bet $120.

B.) @TheStarterWife: Jai Alai is my anti-drug.

Reasonable Doubt for a Reasonable Price

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diddly — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:08:02 EDT

I'm going to Foxwoods on Thursday. I'm pretty sure I can do better than this guy did.

diddly

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Get Him A Body Bag, Yeah! — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:06:29 EDT

I took my first trip to Vegas last weekend and it was so humbling that right now I'm thinking "hey, at least that guy won one bet."

Get Him A Body Bag, Yeah!

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UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:02:43 EDT

Look, It's The Chairboy of the Board"

UkraineNotWeak aka Praying for a Bullpen

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buttons — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:02:41 EDT

Some people just shouldn't be allowed out of the house unsupervised.

buttons

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Midwesterner in NYC — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:01:35 EDT

And the award for best actor in a motion picture goes to.......................

John Mellencamp!!!!

Midwesterner in NYC

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TheStarterWife — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:01:12 EDT

I'd love to see what this guy does with Jai Alia matches.

TheStarterWife

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Deadspin — Tue, 08 May 2007 13:00:58 EDT

I thought the Generals were due!

Deadspin

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Camp Tiger Claw — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:59:59 EDT

*81

Camp Tiger Claw

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Camp Tiger Claw — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:59:31 EDT

He also signed himself up for 82 Brewers rectal exams. Season tickets and it's not costing him a dime!

"Looks like I outsmarted those guys!"

Camp Tiger Claw

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G Voll the Mole — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:58:21 EDT

@G Voll the Mole: Ok I didn't see he's in Rochester. I'm an idiot.

But still not bet-on-every-possible-trifecta of an idiot.

G Voll the Mole

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WFNYScott — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:58:05 EDT

but did he get acid poured on his foot?

WFNYScott

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Spanish Necktie — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:57:44 EDT

I once bet on all six horses to show and won $.70. Also dumb, but on a much smaller scale.

Spanish Necktie

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Clare — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:57:44 EDT

If John Cougar Mellencamp ever wins an Oscar, I am going to be a VERY rich man.

Clare

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I Heart Poop — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:57:24 EDT

i put $10k on barbaro's ghost to win. he blew out a leg on the first turn. should have seen it coming.

I Heart Poop

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SlickBomb — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:57:07 EDT

If he did his Barbaro holy dance, he might not have been so stupid.

SlickBomb

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throwbot — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:56:50 EDT

"So Frank Sinatra Jr., the T-1000, Paulie Walnuts and 'Miami' Steven Van Zandt are playing poker and..."

throwbot

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Ronnie Woo Woo — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:56:38 EDT

damn suss

Ronnie Woo Woo

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Ronnie Woo Woo — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:56:24 EDT

if someone gives you 10,000 to 1 odds on ANYTHING, you take it

Ronnie Woo Woo

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Matt Sussman — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:56:18 EDT

If anyone ever gives you 10,000-1 odds ... you take it.

Matt Sussman

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G Voll the Mole — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:55:42 EDT

This dude needs to revoke his life privileges. I'm just hoping his local OTB isn't the one around the corner from me.

G Voll the Mole

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ArkansasFred — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:54:53 EDT

Big deal. The T-1000 lost his entire damn sporting goods empire.

ArkansasFred

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George of the Jungle — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:54:14 EDT

What's the difference between praying in church and at the track? At the track you really mean it

George of the Jungle

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Drew Magary — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:53:55 EDT

FUCK!

Drew Magary

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Weed Against Speed — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:53:54 EDT

Lloyd: I'll bet you twenty dollars I can get you gambling before the day is out!
Harry: No!
Lloyd: I'll give you three to one odds.
Harry: No.
Lloyd: Five to one.
Harry: No.
Lloyd: Ten to one?
Harry: You're on!
Lloyd: I'm gonna get ya!
Harry: Nu uh!
Lloyd: I don't know how but I'm gonna get ya.

Weed Against Speed

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Drew Magary — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:53:42 EDT

What was Charles Barkley doing in Rochester?

Drew Magary

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Matt Sussman — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:53:31 EDT

"18."

"Hit me."

"19."

"Hit me."

"20."

"Hit me."

"21."

"Hit me."

Matt Sussman

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Seabass — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:53:15 EDT

Charles Barkley thinks it was a good bet.

Seabass