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I agree in some ways, but disagree in general.

Posted By: Fezzik
Date: 21 May 02, 11:44 am

In Response To: you're missing the realtionship between take and number of entrants (seenmoreracesthananyhumanonearth)

All things being equal, based on some of the betting options, I'd think it more advantageous to bet at the track pari-mutual than vs. a sports pari-mutual if the take-out was the same.

But pari-mutual betting, in technical terms, sucks. You cannot lock in better than market numbers like you can betting sports. And the vig is outrageous.

To draw a very strong analogy, I can bet sports futures with a take-out of around 20%. These bets are VERY similar to horse races. I can bet who to win divisions, conferences, superbowl, and get some great longshot odds. Also, there are numerous combinations. I've found these bets easy to win at, simply by picking off weak numbers posted by select books. Turn Nevada into one book pari-mutual -16% sports town, and CRUNCH! Nobody would win. Ok, a few people would win, but it would not be me or you.

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Fez, who pays 18%? -- Seenmoreracesthananyhumanonearth -- 20 May 02, 10:28 pm
rebate -- ricky -- 20 May 02, 11:12 pm
Hey, all I know is that it's over 10%! -- Fezzik -- 21 May 02, 2:46 am
you're missing the realtionship between take and number of entrants -- seenmoreracesthananyhumanonearth -- 21 May 02, 7:39 am
This response nails it.... -- Burnt Card -- 21 May 02, 11:05 am
I agree in some ways, but disagree in general. -- Fezzik -- 21 May 02, 11:44 am
Fez, there really is no comparison to sports period! -- seenmoreracesthananyhumanonearth -- 21 May 02, 11:53 am

 


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