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RawZ
04-07-10, 00:03
I was just browsing the odds at ladbrokes for the next Spain and Germany game but i dunno if i've confused myself or if i'm that tired and don't realise something lol.

If i place two separate bets of £100 to win for both, thats £200 gone. However, if Germany win, i get a return of £280. If Spain win, i get £250 return. So if i bet on both i can't lose and come out of it with either a £50 or £80 profit.

Am i being really stupid here or have i found a nice find lol. Heck, if its true i'd bet £1K on both and get either 500 or £800 profit :D
cjac05
04-07-10, 00:22
I am guessing you are reading the odds wrongly, or if it is the 90 minute market, what if it is a draw?
RawZ
04-07-10, 00:25
I am guessing you are reading the odds wrongly, or if it is the 90 minute market, what if it is a draw?

Ahh, 90 mins. I thought it was who goes through. Bummer. Nevermind.
Mr. Lime
04-07-10, 00:29
i read an article a while ago about a statistician that had derived an equation for two or three outcome results that can be bet upon

where with a starting amount of cash

you can make a profit whatever happens

most places id imagine wont let you make two bets like that though

heres (http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327202.600-whats-luck-got-to-do-with-it-the-math-of-gambling.html) the link if anyone has a subscription there
cjac05
04-07-10, 00:30
To Qualify odds are Germany 10/11, Spain 4/5
NickCPC
05-07-10, 04:16
heres (http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327202.600-whats-luck-got-to-do-with-it-the-math-of-gambling.html) the link if anyone has a subscription there

Here's that article (http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/23457) without the need for a subscription. Very interesting, I remember reading it in NS.
Mr. Lime
05-07-10, 13:01
Here's that article (http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/23457) without the need for a subscription. Very interesting, I remember reading it in NS.

Ah lovely :)

yes it was an interesting read

had i been able to gamble at the time i would have given it a pop lol
Shakyj
05-07-10, 13:18
My boss bet £10 on the quarter finalists, got £360 for getting them right
timaloy2k8
06-07-10, 13:55
you all should sack ladbrokes and get the william hill deal for the last few games bet 10£ on a game and 3 FREE 10er bets cant be beaten on value




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