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The Betting Thread

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by Febbos, Aug 4, 2011.

  1. Febbos

    Febbos Well-Known Member

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    And I haven't got the slightest clue what those mean :)
     
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  2. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator
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    I'm with dj, I've only ever got used to the non decimal version.

    I also get confused with places for each way bets at the races, I can never remember how many runners you need, before the places change.
     
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  3. DJBlackandamberarmy(No4)

    DJBlackandamberarmy(No4) Well-Known Member

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    6/4 = every 4 pound you put on, you win 6..

    so 20 quid would win you 30..

    6/4 = 2.50 in yor language, i think ;)
     
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  4. Febbos

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    It's still stupid:emoticon-0107-sweat
     
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  5. Jaggro

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    Birmingham 1/7 to avoid relegation for some reason, considering we're 1/25.

    Worth a big-money punt on Birmingham, surely?
     
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  6. DJBlackandamberarmy(No4)

    DJBlackandamberarmy(No4) Well-Known Member

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    if youve got the money, then definately..would need a couple of grand spare to make it worthwhile, but would be an easy few hundred quid...its risky backing those odds in a 2 horse race, but youve got a 21/24 chance of winning
     
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  7. Jaggro

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    That's why I never bet on horses, too many possible outcomes compared to win, draw, lose.

    Anyway, I decided to place £5k on Andorra losing instead. Paid out a tidy £500 profit :D
     
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