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cryoftruth
19 Mar 13 22:23
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Why are utterly stupid idiots trying to back Our Connor at 4.8/1 less 5% commission on betfair when just about every booky is still offering 5/1?

There really are some rich or stupid people - or both
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Report Navel-Gazer March 20, 2013 1:32 PM GMT
Such madness always bewilders me, yet I (probably like many others) can never be arsed joining the queue and cleaning up the fractions.
I would have thought some imbeciles might have read this and realised just how thick they were, readily withdrawing their dosh, but it's still there!

I reckon it could be a lucrative, permanent job for someone in finding these 'impossible to lose' situations, as there are countless markets on Betfair.
Report BarryM March 21, 2013 12:46 PM GMT
Probably because they hope to lay off and don't want to tie money up.

There's no real profit to be made by arbing at the moment. If you lay £100 at 4.8-1 and back £95 at 5-1 and are paying 5% commission you lose either way. And you tie up £600 for a year.
Report Biscar Two from a mile back March 25, 2013 11:19 AM GMT
Probably because they can't get on imho

Only mugs get on these days
Report SirFresh March 26, 2013 5:28 PM GMT
Why would anyone back the horse at 5/1 anyway? Joke price! Should be nearer double that.
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