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A bloke at cricket training told me that the TAB was not aware of the terror attack against the Sri Lankan team and a whole people put a heap of money on the draw knowing the game would not take place. I thought the game would of been abandoned meaning a refund but I just had a look on the Tabonline site and they had a draw as a win.
Was anyone here smart enough to cash in on the TAB's lack of awareness? I think the odds were only $1.40 just imagine if they were $4.00.
Is this true.
LIONS then DAYLIGHT
4 Mar 2009, 18:25
Yes it is.
I heard that the odds were 1.28.
You have to put a fair bit of money on to get minimal returns, not really worth it.
The Reaper
4 Mar 2009, 20:03
Yes it is.
I heard that the odds were 1.28.
You have to put a fair bit of money on to get minimal returns, not really worth it.
you dp is seriously awesome
Marklar_33
4 Mar 2009, 20:12
Yes it is.
I heard that the odds were 1.28.
You have to put a fair bit of money on to get minimal returns, not really worth it.
How can it be not worth it? You either win or get a refund :confused:
Karl Pilkington
4 Mar 2009, 20:17
How can it be not worth it? You either win or get a refund :confused:
Queenslander + math = epic fail
How can it be not worth it? You either win or get a refund :confused:
With that being the only two possibilities I would of put 10k (all I have in back) on it. A one day term deposit I would call it.
How can it be not worth it? You either win or get a refund :confused:
I wish you ran my local TAB.
http://www.sydneytable.com/userimages/user995_1153296767.JPG
LIONS then DAYLIGHT
4 Mar 2009, 23:01
you dp is seriously awesome
So your going to race down to the TAB and put on 10 000 dollars to win 2800?
I personally couldn't be bothered doing it for those odds. Secondly, in these situations you really don't know what is going to happen. Do you want to risk that amount of money when you don't know whether the result will stand?
As i said, most people aren't going to gamble that much money, especially people on BF. To benefit from odds of 1.28 you have to gamble a shitload of money. I don't call putting 1000 dollars on and winning 280 dollars a big win. I personally couldn't be bothered do put that amount of money on for that win.
Most people aren't going to gamble that much, so it's not really worth it is it? The window was so short anyway to put the money on, the TAB aren't stupid, if they see a lot of bets coming on for the draw then they are going to catch on which is exactly what happened.
Chops_a_must
4 Mar 2009, 23:29
Should have been declared a dead heat.
footyfreak
5 Mar 2009, 01:30
So your going to race down to the TAB and put on 10 000 dollars to win 2800?
I personally couldn't be bothered doing it for those odds. Secondly, in these situations you really don't know what is going to happen. Do you want to risk that amount of money when you don't know whether the result will stand?
As i said, most people aren't going to gamble that much money, especially people on BF. To benefit from odds of 1.28 you have to gamble a shitload of money. I don't call putting 1000 dollars on and winning 280 dollars a big win. I personally couldn't be bothered do put that amount of money on for that win.
Most people aren't going to gamble that much, so it's not really worth it is it? The window was so short anyway to put the money on, the TAB aren't stupid, if they see a lot of bets coming on for the draw then they are going to catch on which is exactly what happened.
WTF has that got to do with it?
There are plenty of punters on here and people from all walks of society :confused:
And if there are only 2 possible results (i'd want to know for sure), Draw or refund then you'd be mad not to put every cent you had free.
Ill Chicken
5 Mar 2009, 05:40
I don't think LtD gets it.
TheColeTrain
5 Mar 2009, 05:45
So your going to race down to the TAB and put on 10 000 dollars to win 2800?
I personally couldn't be bothered doing it for those odds. Secondly, in these situations you really don't know what is going to happen. Do you want to risk that amount of money when you don't know whether the result will stand?
As i said, most people aren't going to gamble that much money, especially people on BF. To benefit from odds of 1.28 you have to gamble a shitload of money. I don't call putting 1000 dollars on and winning 280 dollars a big win. I personally couldn't be bothered do put that amount of money on for that win.
Most people aren't going to gamble that much, so it's not really worth it is it? The window was so short anyway to put the money on, the TAB aren't stupid, if they see a lot of bets coming on for the draw then they are going to catch on which is exactly what happened.
You realise that they won't be taking your money off you, you either get the payout or more likely a refund because the game is off which makes your bet null and void.
You can not lose any money in a rare situation like this
Karl Pilkington
5 Mar 2009, 06:37
LTD, if I offered you $2,800 right now, would you accept it?
You can't lose your money, why not risk it. If you put 10k on it you are going to get $2800.00 no risk. I wouldn't say no to someone giving me that amount of money.
Edit. It's not gambling if you can't lose, it's called making money or keeping what you had before.
LIONS then DAYLIGHT
5 Mar 2009, 10:30
LTD, if I offered you $2,800 right now, would you accept it?
Of course i would.
But as i said, there was such a small window to put this money on before the TAB realised that money was flooding in for one certain event and that they would have to suspend betting.
As i said, if you were betting a lot of money then go for it.
But a majority won't bet 50 000, they will gamble 100 dollars and win 28 dollars.
Is that type of win worth all the drama of running around getting bets on before the TAB realises what is happening?
In my opinion, no it is't.
Of course i would.
But as i said, there was such a small window to put this money on before the TAB realised that money was flooding in for one certain event and that they would have to suspend betting.
As i said, if you were betting a lot of money then go for it.
But a majority won't bet 50 000, they will gamble 100 dollars and win 28 dollars.
Is that type of win worth all the drama of running around getting bets on before the TAB realises what is happening?
In my opinion, no it is't.
What are you doing here anyway - you said you'd take a red card for a week if Marcus North made a century. You should be banned! :thumbsu:
Karl Pilkington
5 Mar 2009, 10:36
Of course i would.
But as i said, there was such a small window to put this money on before the TAB realised that money was flooding in for one certain event and that they would have to suspend betting.
As i said, if you were betting a lot of money then go for it.
But a majority won't bet 50 000, they will gamble 100 dollars and win 28 dollars.
Is that type of win worth all the drama of running around getting bets on before the TAB realises what is happening?
In my opinion, no it is't.
What drama are you referring to? The "drama" of pressing a few buttons and feeding some cash into a machine or calling a bookie?
If that is 'drama' to you, I wish I had your life.
LIONS then DAYLIGHT
5 Mar 2009, 10:42
I guess i just can't be arsed putting on 100 dollars for a 28 dollar win to be honest.
If your not gambling a lot of money then odds of 1.28 aren't that inviting.
Karl Pilkington
5 Mar 2009, 10:49
I guess i just can't be arsed putting on 100 dollars for a 28 dollar win to be honest.
If your not gambling a lot of money then odds of 1.28 aren't that inviting.
They're not "odds" though mate, its free money.
footyfreak
5 Mar 2009, 10:55
I don't think LtD gets it.
This thread or life?
or both?
footyfreak
5 Mar 2009, 10:58
What are you doing here anyway - you said you'd take a red card for a week if Marcus North made a century. You should be banned! :thumbsu:
LTD has a history of shooting his mouth of and saying if [X] happens or doesn't I'll take a red card/won't post and then he backs out. Bit like the guy who makes bets and then doesn't pay up.
LIONS then DAYLIGHT
5 Mar 2009, 10:59
WHat do you have against me footyfreak?
You seem to follow me around on every damn thread?
LIONS then DAYLIGHT
5 Mar 2009, 11:00
LTD has a history of shooting his mouth of and saying if [X] happens or doesn't I'll take a red card/won't post and then he backs out. Bit like the guy who makes bets and then doesn't pay up.
Obviously you are incapable of telling when someone is obviously saying something tongue in cheek.
Just like when you threw a tanty when i decided to quote my own post saying before day 5 that South Africa would be bowled out for 294. They were bowled out for 291.
Bitter much?
footyfreak
5 Mar 2009, 11:13
WHat do you have against me footyfreak?
You seem to follow me around on every damn thread?
no it's just you post in a lot of threads that i do and you post a lot of crap
Don't cry, I'm only busting your balls, it's an internet forum, not real life.
Selective Retention
5 Mar 2009, 13:38
TAB would have most likely just cancelled the bets placed after the time of the attack so when you went to collect it they would be void and you would only get a refund. Happens time to time with the races when their system stuffs up and you can place bets on races that have already jumped.