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To: major-pelham

Since this is a UK betting story, I thought I’d mention that last year Leicester won the English Premiere League (soccer) title at 5000:1 odds, and some took that bet.


10 posted on 11/10/2016 4:04:36 AM PST by pieceofthepuzzle
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To: pieceofthepuzzle

...thought the UK bookies had Trump the fav..??


21 posted on 11/10/2016 4:24:36 AM PST by Doogle (( USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: pieceofthepuzzle

Betting a small amount at extremely high odds is much like buying a lottery ticket - terrific, though unlikely, payout for minimal risk. If you win, you win big; if you lose, you’re only out a few bucks. Betting large amounts with lousy odds is a whole ‘nother story.


32 posted on 11/10/2016 4:43:01 AM PST by Bob (No, being a US Senator and the Secretary of State are not accomplishments; they're jobs.)
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To: pieceofthepuzzle

Why not? 5000 is a lot bigger than 8.

/sarc


52 posted on 11/10/2016 5:40:46 AM PST by proudpapa (Trump Pence 2016!!)
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To: pieceofthepuzzle

Sure; but how many placed bets that large?


60 posted on 11/10/2016 7:19:02 AM PST by kearnyirish2 (Affirmative action is economic warfare against white males (and therefore white families).)
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