New Posts For Thread: whos idea is decimal odds trashhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trashsurely as oncourse bookmakers we dont have to go along with this garbage.we have stood for quite enuff from the different groups, agt, levy board, and others deciding how we run our business. this latest utter nonsense can only cost us even more inIf the bookmakers are using decimals then you wouldn't have to compare unless some other bookmaker is working in fractions in which case you would want to. Those using exchanges work to exchange prices. If they want to bet with bookies at fractionalhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702966#419702966If the bookmakers are using decimals then you wouldn't have to compare unless some other bookmaker is working in fractions in which case you would want to. Those using exchanges work to exchange prices. If they want to bet with bookies at fractionalTue, 12 Jan 2010 06:58:34 -0600But what if the bookmaker wanted to offer 2.64?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702946#419702946But what if the bookmaker wanted to offer 2.64?Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:54:08 -0600The BetfairyDoes it matter because you don't need to convert from decimals into fractions?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702942#419702942The BetfairyDoes it matter because you don't need to convert from decimals into fractions?Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:53:41 -0600So, we lose the tradition, incur all the on-costs all for the sake of 1 button on a calculator.Providing you are not constrained by having to work in units of £5 or $10 all the time, the fractional odds are easier to calculate mentally than decimalshttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702938#419702938So, we lose the tradition, incur all the on-costs all for the sake of 1 button on a calculator.Providing you are not constrained by having to work in units of £5 or $10 all the time, the fractional odds are easier to calculate mentally than decimalsTue, 12 Jan 2010 06:50:17 -0600What's the fractional odds for 2.63? 2.64?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702930#419702930What's the fractional odds for 2.63? 2.64?Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:47:39 -06005 x 2.625 = pressing 7 buttons.5 x 21 / 8 = pressing 6 buttons.Fractional odds are easier to calculate if you have a calculator on your phone.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702926#4197029265 x 2.625 = pressing 7 buttons.5 x 21 / 8 = pressing 6 buttons.Fractional odds are easier to calculate if you have a calculator on your phone.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:45:58 -0600Its not hard to do it your head, even, is it?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702922#419702922Its not hard to do it your head, even, is it?Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:44:17 -0600If you are using a calculator then how hard is it to punch in 13 x 5 divided by 8?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702918#419702918If you are using a calculator then how hard is it to punch in 13 x 5 divided by 8?Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:42:27 -0600To your first question , I just thought that a £ 5 note would be a natural amount to bet. To your 2nd question , yes and I think most people would find it easier.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702914#419702914To your first question , I just thought that a £ 5 note would be a natural amount to bet. To your 2nd question , yes and I think most people would find it easier.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:35:51 -0600It does if you've got a calculator on your phone.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23494350/whos-idea-is-decimal-odds-trash?post_id=419702910#419702910It does if you've got a calculator on your phone.Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:33:18 -0600