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WhereisHarry
11 Mar 10 21:23
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I have 5 great football picks for tommorow with odds of 1.66, 1.28, 1.73, 1.65. 1.8.

I will be using just £10.00 to bet on these games, does anyone have any opinion on what the best staking to use would be?

level stakes? get a couple wrong - no profit!
Multiples? get one wrong no profit!

Any experienced football gamblers with some advice?

Many thanks
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Report Mr Pleasant March 11, 2010 10:37 PM GMT
5 £2 fourfolds will show a small profit for 4 correct. Anything less than that barely seems worth it!
Report WhereisHarry March 11, 2010 10:58 PM GMT
yeah you are right does hardly seem worth it but very confident of getting correct results
Report starfish and coffee March 11, 2010 11:07 PM GMT
Not my scene but you can also play 4x2.50 4-folds if you think the 1.28 is a banker.
Report WhereisHarry March 11, 2010 11:17 PM GMT
or there is always a progressive staking plan.... or maybe not!!
Report Trevh March 12, 2010 12:49 AM GMT
Would you be happy at being able to turn your £10 into £15 ? If so you already know the answer I think.
Report Lori March 12, 2010 7:40 AM GMT
If you're trying to generate a profit on five 4/6 shots when you get a couple wrong, you're going to find it difficult.
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 9:12 AM GMT
Lori, that certainly is the issue, I am 99% certain on them all after some good research but there is always the chance of 1 or 2 going wrong
Report Lori March 12, 2010 9:17 AM GMT
Just level bet them and take your medicine if a couple lose imo.

You could put the three smallest prices in a treble and the two largest in a double if you wanted more risk for better payouts and just hope the two losers aren't one from each bet, but at the end of the day it'll work out the same in the long run.
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 9:21 AM GMT
"but at the end of the day it'll work out the same in the long run"

that is what I have been trying to get my head around, are multiples or singles best or is it the same in the long run
Report Lori March 12, 2010 9:29 AM GMT
It's the same.

For someone with a large bank, calculating their risk/reward, they may be able to wrangle the numbers so they can stake slightly bigger and hence lock in a long term better position.

In your position where you're looking to bet a tenner, and the best way to bet it it's the same.

I guess if you have a small edge, which you say you do, then you're slightly better off betting the five team acca as you'll be able to stake more on later games due to the nature of how acca's work multiplying your edge through. Basically though, they're the same.
Report kenilworth March 12, 2010 9:33 AM GMT
Level stakes only. 3 wins probably break even, 4 or 5 show a profit, less than three a loss but you would deserve that. The likelyhood of all 5 is around 10/1 so be realistic.
Report Lori March 12, 2010 9:40 AM GMT
It really depends on whether you're after maximizing your EG or your EV.

Ken's method almost certainly maximizes your EG, while betting all five in an acca almost certainly maximizes your EV.

Of course if you don't have an edge, then those are reversed.
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 9:50 AM GMT
ok making sense, thanks

Ken - have to agree of you get three wrong then betting really isnt the game to be looking at, I expect all 5 but there is always thar chance something goes wrong.

Long term level stakes seems the more likely betting to a percentage of bank "when" bank grows
Report kenilworth March 12, 2010 9:53 AM GMT
..Trouble is it's very boring !
Report tanstaafl March 12, 2010 9:53 AM GMT
"I am 99% certain on them all"

Then get as much money as you can and put it on. That's some fairly impressive value.

It brings up the question: why do you only have 10 dollars?
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 9:59 AM GMT
because 99% certain on paper looks great but in reality who knows, starting small with this then see how it goes, confident though but cautious
Report kenilworth March 12, 2010 10:09 AM GMT
It's not possible for anything to look 99% certain, but I know what you mean.
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 10:12 AM GMT
I suppose I mean looks 100% certain as if I wasn't 100% certain then why bet on it!
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 10:31 AM GMT
does anybody know what kind of S/R I would need at these kind of odds to be profitable long term? (maths not strong point!)
Report buzzer March 12, 2010 10:32 AM GMT
WhereisHarry 12 Mar 11:12
I suppose I mean looks 100% certain as if I wasn't 100% certain then why bet on it!

Because the odds are in your favour perhaps?
Report Lily of the Valley March 12, 2010 10:37 AM GMT
What are your 5 picks Harry?
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 10:39 AM GMT
I'll give out my 5 picks sometime today, just want to put them on first after I have worked out what staking to go for!
Report kenilworth March 12, 2010 10:40 AM GMT
Your average price is about 1.62 so you would need about 62% strike rate to break even, the rest you should be able to work out yourself. GL as I think you will need it.
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 10:43 AM GMT
thanks Ken, 62% is probably achievable, any higher well just have to see!

if only I could get higher odds! shame that my picks are never likely to go inplay
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 12:52 PM GMT
would anybody with any confidence recommend a progressive staking plan for this?
Report kenilworth March 12, 2010 1:17 PM GMT
Increase stake by 1 point after a loser, decrease by one point after a winner. The (inevitable) losing run is the problem.
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 1:53 PM GMT
sounds resonable, I suupose the problem with it is though that with football many matches kick off at the same time, maybe several banks is an option
Report kenilworth March 12, 2010 1:57 PM GMT
I know of no progressive staking plan that would cater for more than one pick playing at the same time. GL.
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 3:30 PM GMT
thanks Ken
Report online poker is rigged March 12, 2010 4:35 PM GMT
have a look at the odds of laying the opposing teams in an acca
Report online poker is rigged March 12, 2010 4:36 PM GMT
bf usually have a promo with cash back for 1 wrong for insurance
Report ibrox March 12, 2010 5:15 PM GMT
bin it you know one will let u down,level stakes and if u r good you profit if not u lose end of its a no brainer,ive noticed this new craze of multiples its ** bookies dream,if its 99% it profits level steaks,put u r bets up i will lay them
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 6:09 PM GMT
Picks are:-

Caen
FC Twente
Excelsior
De Gracfshap
Cartagena
Report viasia March 12, 2010 6:45 PM GMT
Whereisharry, Jesus man, i remember you from a couple of years ago, talking about going full time with a 100 grand bank and then trying to get people to send you money for a syndicate you wanted to run, now you are asking advice what staking you need for a poxy £10 bet, get a grip you loser!!!!
Report sweetchildofmine March 12, 2010 8:21 PM GMT
listen to ken..he's shrewd
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 8:39 PM GMT
ok will do, good start anyway seems all 5 have won
Report sweetchildofmine March 12, 2010 9:01 PM GMT
WhereisHarry 16 Feb 12:46


Hi,

I am looking to for people to join a mini syndicate that I am starting, basic the rules are:-

everbody places a 5 bet on whatever their selection is

a bet is placed each day with the stakes rising by a pound a day

the days winning are split between all members at the end of each day so there is no need to have a holding bank

This is a system that will provide some decent pocket money for all members and with time could well earn decent profits as everyone is only concentrating on one bet a day so there is less chance of fatigue becoming a factor and mistakes being made.

I am looking for about 20 members, so if anyone is interested please let me know

All that would be required for you to do is post your days bet on here and the price matched at and of course please be honest!





what became of this venture?
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 9:03 PM GMT
well it wasn't a great idea!!
Report sweetchildofmine March 12, 2010 9:04 PM GMT
:)
Report sweetchildofmine March 12, 2010 9:04 PM GMT
youre a trier, i'll give you that..i admire your enthusiasm ;)
Report WhereisHarry March 12, 2010 9:08 PM GMT
well you have to try!
Report REM March 12, 2010 10:58 PM GMT
WhereisHarry 12 Mar 10:12

Lori, that certainly is the issue, I am 99% certain on them all after some good research but there is always the chance of 1 or 2 going wrong


At 99% confidence level stakes is a no brainer. However, I think you need to understand your own maths/logic. 1 or 2 out of 5 is about 30% doubt, therefore 70% confidence, yet you have a 99% confidence. Or perhaps I'm missing something.
Report WhereisHarry March 13, 2010 9:35 AM GMT
well maybe I need to be more confident, we will see today, 5 out of 5 yesterday no matter how confident you are there is always the chance of a mistake though
Report TONE THE BONE March 13, 2010 10:07 AM GMT
Become a school teacher in Bangkok(easy job,good pay)
Get laid when ever you want (even you harry)
No one rips you off (even if you thing they do)
Take best friend(you may both enjoy it)

T
Report TONE THE BONE March 13, 2010 1:35 PM GMT
Cat got your tongue...
Report WhereisHarry March 13, 2010 4:04 PM GMT
please....get a life
Report TONE THE BONE March 14, 2010 9:28 AM GMT
A reply from Mr HM.

Yes i have a life.

You taught me so many things of which i am very grateful.

The biggest one being you dont have one...

How many used tissues used are lying next to your bed...
Report TONE THE BONE March 15, 2010 10:34 AM GMT
For once your mouth is shut.

Go take some pills or see a Doctor, or just let insanity take its course.
Report WhereisHarry March 15, 2010 6:41 PM GMT
I really don't think its me thats insane do you? are you this offensive in real life or just behind the computer screen!
Report TONE THE BONE March 16, 2010 9:49 AM GMT
You normally hide behind a phone and give it verbal.

Dont think youd let off steam to their faces, bottlejob.
Report TONE THE BONE March 18, 2010 5:48 PM GMT
Good luck for Cheltenham everyone, lets be winners..

Not you saddo, HM
Report TONE THE BONE March 21, 2010 5:25 PM GMT
Hello Harry, How are you ?

Would so like to meet up and make sure you are good.

Highgate sounds good.


promise too be happy to see you.

Make sure you wear those couldrer trousers and cheap glasses.

Remember, ive come a long to visit.

x
Report TONE THE BONE March 25, 2010 3:21 PM GMT
I apologise to the General Betting Forum.

I apologise to Betfair.

Now Mr HM i await for your Apology, now you know who i am.

And of course to any other unfortunate people who have

had to deal with your aciid/bullyboy tactics from behind

a mouth piece(phone).

I except this will be the end, unless you have something to say...
Report TONE THE BONE March 25, 2010 3:21 PM GMT
I apologise to the General Betting Forum.

I apologise to Betfair.

Now Mr HM i await for your Apology, now you know who i am.

And of course to any other unfortunate people who have

had to deal with your aciid/bullyboy tactics from behind

a mouth piece(phone).

I except this will be the end, unless you have something to say...
Report TONE THE BONE March 25, 2010 3:22 PM GMT
I apologise to the General Betting Forum.

I apologise to Betfair.

Now Mr HM i await for your Apology, now you know who i am.

And of course to any other unfortunate people who have

had to deal with your aciid/bullyboy tactics from behind

a mouth piece(phone).

I except this will be the end, unless you have something to say...

Report WhereisHarry March 27, 2010 9:16 AM GMT
Sorry don't understand
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