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Not sure if any of y'all are following the Norm Macdonald thread or not, but he's writing for Grantland now. In his first piece he talks about the worst bad beat of all time :eek:

I have taken some bad beats in my time, as all bettors have. I was on the wrong side of the granddaddy of them all: Mets and Braves, Game 5 of the 1999 NLCS. The total for the game was 7½ runs. I had the over. In the bottom of the 15th at Shea, New York Metropolitan Robin Ventura came up with the bases loaded, one out, and the game tied at 3-3. You can see the problem: With any normal hit, the Mets would win but only one run would score, making the total seven runs (and I’d lose by the loathed hook). I had to somehow get out of this inning and into the 16th. (Notice how I went first-person here. This happens when money is involved.) There was another way I could win, and that was if Ventura hit a home run, which was highly unlikely since Atlanta's outfielders were practically standing on the dirt behind second. Any blooper and the Mets would win by one. So what happens? Ventura blasts a 2-1 pitch over the right-field fence, Shea Stadium goes nuts, and the final score is 7-3.

Except it isn’t.

As Ventura rounds first base, the infield is flooded with Mets players and fans. They surround Ventura, congratulating him, cheering him, impeding him. I start to feel sick. Then I hear Costas. He thinks they’ll only count one run if Ventura doesn’t somehow shove the well-wishers aside and finish his trot. This is bad because Bob Costas knows everything. I see him years later and ask why he mentioned this in the midst of the bedlam.

“I knew it was important to some,” Costas says. “My dad was a big gambler.”

There’s an old axiom in sports betting: “You never forget losing a fortune because a guy hit a grand-slam single.” In many ways, this is true.
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'Tiger Fan said:
Not sure if any of y'all are following the Norm Macdonald thread or not, but he's writing for Grantland now. In his first piece he talks about the worst bad beat of all time :eek:

I have taken some bad beats in my time, as all bettors have. I was on the wrong side of the granddaddy of them all: Mets and Braves, Game 5 of the 1999 NLCS. The total for the game was 7½ runs. I had the over. In the bottom of the 15th at Shea, New York Metropolitan Robin Ventura came up with the bases loaded, one out, and the game tied at 3-3. You can see the problem: With any normal hit, the Mets would win but only one run would score, making the total seven runs (and I’d lose by the loathed hook). I had to somehow get out of this inning and into the 16th. (Notice how I went first-person here. This happens when money is involved.) There was another way I could win, and that was if Ventura hit a home run, which was highly unlikely since Atlanta's outfielders were practically standing on the dirt behind second. Any blooper and the Mets would win by one. So what happens? Ventura blasts a 2-1 pitch over the right-field fence, Shea Stadium goes nuts, and the final score is 7-3.

Except it isn’t.

As Ventura rounds first base, the infield is flooded with Mets players and fans. They surround Ventura, congratulating him, cheering him, impeding him. I start to feel sick. Then I hear Costas. He thinks they’ll only count one run if Ventura doesn’t somehow shove the well-wishers aside and finish his trot. This is bad because Bob Costas knows everything. I see him years later and ask why he mentioned this in the midst of the bedlam.

“I knew it was important to some,” Costas says. “My dad was a big gambler.”

There’s an old axiom in sports betting: “You never forget losing a fortune because a guy hit a grand-slam single.” In many ways, this is true.
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He is a better man than I. Not sure I could ever rebound from that.
 
Hey guys, before you go saying that futures bets aren’t valuable, keep in mind that if you had placed 1U on NFL ROY back in July (on credit at RB) at 2% interest compounded monthly that 1U would then be worth 1.01U by the time February rolled around. So, if invested properly, when it came time to pay up you technically would only be paying back .99U of what you originally wagered.

Just something to think about.

 
'Tiger Fan said:
Not sure if any of y'all are following the Norm Macdonald thread or not, but he's writing for Grantland now. In his first piece he talks about the worst bad beat of all time :eek:

I have taken some bad beats in my time, as all bettors have. I was on the wrong side of the granddaddy of them all: Mets and Braves, Game 5 of the 1999 NLCS. The total for the game was 7½ runs. I had the over. In the bottom of the 15th at Shea, New York Metropolitan Robin Ventura came up with the bases loaded, one out, and the game tied at 3-3. You can see the problem: With any normal hit, the Mets would win but only one run would score, making the total seven runs (and I’d lose by the loathed hook). I had to somehow get out of this inning and into the 16th. (Notice how I went first-person here. This happens when money is involved.) There was another way I could win, and that was if Ventura hit a home run, which was highly unlikely since Atlanta's outfielders were practically standing on the dirt behind second. Any blooper and the Mets would win by one. So what happens? Ventura blasts a 2-1 pitch over the right-field fence, Shea Stadium goes nuts, and the final score is 7-3.

Except it isn’t.

As Ventura rounds first base, the infield is flooded with Mets players and fans. They surround Ventura, congratulating him, cheering him, impeding him. I start to feel sick. Then I hear Costas. He thinks they’ll only count one run if Ventura doesn’t somehow shove the well-wishers aside and finish his trot. This is bad because Bob Costas knows everything. I see him years later and ask why he mentioned this in the midst of the bedlam.

“I knew it was important to some,” Costas says. “My dad was a big gambler.”

There’s an old axiom in sports betting: “You never forget losing a fortune because a guy hit a grand-slam single.” In many ways, this is true.
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I'd quit. I quit for seven years or so after a bad beat cost me a six or seven team parlay worth more than $1000 (was still in the military, that was a good chunk of change). This was the game, I think I had the Colts +7 or so.

 
Jay Glazer is reporting that the Vikings players haven't been told yet who's starting at QB, due to Ponder's elbow injury.

Even if Ponder does get the nod, one has to believe there's a chance that it will hamper him.

 
Green Bay is starting to feel like a trap. :mellow:

Ponder had maybe his best game as a pro, AP ran wild, yet they barely squeaked out a win last week, at home. Maybe I'm over-thinking it. Maybe I'm spooked by the mush Francesa, who loves the Pack. I dunno, but I have a bunch on GB, and have a bad feeling.

Anyone here bet the Vikes?

 
'Man In The Box said:
Green Bay is starting to feel like a trap. :mellow: Ponder had maybe his best game as a pro, AP ran wild, yet they barely squeaked out a win last week, at home. Maybe I'm over-thinking it. Maybe I'm spooked by the mush Francesa, who loves the Pack. I dunno, but I have a bunch on GB, and have a bad feeling. Anyone here bet the Vikes?
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Seriously considering pulling the trigger, but I'd like to see what transpires with this Ponder talk first.
 
Can someone explain to me how five dimes works for us based players? Now that football season is almost over I'm giving thought to jumping in the pool.

 
'loser said:
'Man In The Box said:
Green Bay is starting to feel like a trap. :mellow: Ponder had maybe his best game as a pro, AP ran wild, yet they barely squeaked out a win last week, at home. Maybe I'm over-thinking it. Maybe I'm spooked by the mush Francesa, who loves the Pack. I dunno, but I have a bunch on GB, and have a bad feeling. Anyone here bet the Vikes?
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Seriously considering pulling the trigger, but I'd like to see what transpires with this Ponder talk first.
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I think I'd prefer a beat up Ponder to Webb. I doubt the Packers prepared much for Webb and his legs scare me.
 
I really like Houston and I also like the under.

Dalton has been a mediocre QB since the middle of last year. The NFL got some tape on him and knows how to limit him - especially with no #2 WR opposite Green, who is fantastic. Also a limited running game. However, Cincy's D has been excellent this year.

I think Houston, 17-6. Might see if I can get a prop on Gresham for going over as a hedge - if the Bengals have any chance, I think he has a huge day as Dalton's prime target when the Texans take away Green.

Also like GB tonight.

 
'loser said:
'Man In The Box said:
Green Bay is starting to feel like a trap. :mellow: Ponder had maybe his best game as a pro, AP ran wild, yet they barely squeaked out a win last week, at home. Maybe I'm over-thinking it. Maybe I'm spooked by the mush Francesa, who loves the Pack. I dunno, but I have a bunch on GB, and have a bad feeling. Anyone here bet the Vikes?
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Seriously considering pulling the trigger, but I'd like to see what transpires with this Ponder talk first.
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Well, if you like Minnesota, wait. Spread moved from 8 to 9.5 since my post. :unsure:
 
'Doctor Detroit said:
'Tiger Fan said:
Not sure if any of y'all are following the Norm Macdonald thread or not, but he's writing for Grantland now. In his first piece he talks about the worst bad beat of all time :eek:

I have taken some bad beats in my time, as all bettors have. I was on the wrong side of the granddaddy of them all: Mets and Braves, Game 5 of the 1999 NLCS. The total for the game was 7½ runs. I had the over. In the bottom of the 15th at Shea, New York Metropolitan Robin Ventura came up with the bases loaded, one out, and the game tied at 3-3. You can see the problem: With any normal hit, the Mets would win but only one run would score, making the total seven runs (and I’d lose by the loathed hook). I had to somehow get out of this inning and into the 16th. (Notice how I went first-person here. This happens when money is involved.) There was another way I could win, and that was if Ventura hit a home run, which was highly unlikely since Atlanta's outfielders were practically standing on the dirt behind second. Any blooper and the Mets would win by one. So what happens? Ventura blasts a 2-1 pitch over the right-field fence, Shea Stadium goes nuts, and the final score is 7-3.

Except it isn’t.

As Ventura rounds first base, the infield is flooded with Mets players and fans. They surround Ventura, congratulating him, cheering him, impeding him. I start to feel sick. Then I hear Costas. He thinks they’ll only count one run if Ventura doesn’t somehow shove the well-wishers aside and finish his trot. This is bad because Bob Costas knows everything. I see him years later and ask why he mentioned this in the midst of the bedlam.

“I knew it was important to some,” Costas says. “My dad was a big gambler.”

There’s an old axiom in sports betting: “You never forget losing a fortune because a guy hit a grand-slam single.” In many ways, this is true.
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I'd quit. I quit for seven years or so after a bad beat cost me a six or seven team parlay worth more than $1000 (was still in the military, that was a good chunk of change). This was the game, I think I had the Colts +7 or so.
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:o

The pick 6 with less than 2 minutes left by Manning, of all people. Brutal dude.

 
'Good said:
Jay Glazer is reporting that the Vikings players haven't been told yet who's starting at QB, due to Ponder's elbow injury. Even if Ponder does get the nod, one has to believe there's a chance that it will hamper him.
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:excited: If it's Webb, -9.5 is a gift. I feel like you'd have to bet on it now being Webb, that might just get taken off the board once it's announced.
 
'derek245583 said:
'culdeus said:
wow, so how does someone get money into 5dimes. Is the 250 deposit cap for real?
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I have depositted a lot more than that quite a few times. Never had a problem.Are you using a CC?
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From their site. I've never used them before. I was just looking at deposit info.Visa DepositsYou are now able to use your Visa debit/credit card to make a deposit. This option is currently available for US/Canadian customers ONLY. We process Visa deposits through two different processors, the Visa Logo available from "All Other Methods" and the Visa Processor.The minimum amount that you may deposit using this method is $50 and there is a maximum of $500 per transaction (limits may vary).
 
'derek245583 said:
'culdeus said:
wow, so how does someone get money into 5dimes. Is the 250 deposit cap for real?
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I have depositted a lot more than that quite a few times. Never had a problem.Are you using a CC?
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From their site. I've never used them before. I was just looking at deposit info.Visa DepositsYou are now able to use your Visa debit/credit card to make a deposit. This option is currently available for US/Canadian customers ONLY. We process Visa deposits through two different processors, the Visa Logo available from "All Other Methods" and the Visa Processor.The minimum amount that you may deposit using this method is $50 and there is a maximum of $500 per transaction (limits may vary).First time users are restricted to deposits of $50 and maximum of $250.
 
'mquinnjr said:
'Clorox said:
'derek245583 said:
Next Question...IF the bengals win...when should I bet their ML vs Denver? Immediately or close to gametime?
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I don't know how to answer but not sure you are going to have worry about it the way Cincy looks.
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I teased them out to +17.5, and that 1Q has the makings of blowing that out of the water.
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They are lucky this is only 6-0. Houston looks dominant. But the Texans can't afford to let them hang around like this either.
 
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I haven’t seen number one since December tenth, the eve of her breast augmentation. Since then she has been recovering at her mom's house in Dallas. We have been texting back and forth, but I just received a message that she will be back in town on Wednesday.

:pickle:

 
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