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or how close are you to be becoming one
i know a taxi driver who lost house/marriage
i know a taxi driver who lost house/marriage
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Indeed Gerry, everyone can see through that old garbage.
Bet I know more compulsive gamblers than you do, xmoneyx
nice double bluff there gambolic cabbie.
Have a crash put in a bogey whip lash claim and you might be able to crack on again by Royal Ascot
Have a crash put in a bogey whip lash claim and you might be able to crack on again by Royal Ascot
Cheltenham is a mugs game if ever there was one stick a pin handicaps and odds on favs turned over by the dozen. 
Racingfan - "odds on favs turned over by the dozen". I think I know what you mean but, thats bo77ocks isn't it?
I like Chelters, at least nearly everything is trying.
I like Chelters, at least nearly everything is trying.
Good trivia question, What was the last odds on favourite beaten
at the festival?
at the festival?
Too many triers makes it harder. 
We all know the record of shorties at Cheltenham they all seem to have great chances yet it never seems to work's out as punters would want it to.
We all know the record of shorties at Cheltenham they all seem to have great chances yet it never seems to work's out as punters would want it to.
will soon find out tues--Sprinter Sacre--arkle
fancy it strongly
fancy it strongly
Racingfan - you're the expert obviously. So whats the answer? Is "shorties" a retraction from those "dozens" of "odds on shots"?
Kauto star i think was the last odds on jolly to be beaten at the festival in 2010 Gold Cup, it was the same year that dunguib got turned over at 4-5 in the opening race.
The previous year, there were odds on jollies turned over in consecutive races
, voy por ustedes in the ryanair and kasbah bliss in the stayer's hurdle.
The previous year, there were odds on jollies turned over in consecutive races
, voy por ustedes in the ryanair and kasbah bliss in the stayer's hurdle.
dunguib----irish hurt badly that race--mountains of cash on it
Master minded also turned over at odds on in the 2010 QMCC.
Kauto Star also turned over at odds on in the 2008 GC.
Kauto Star also turned over at odds on in the 2008 GC.
Master Minded the last I think!, after Dunguib.
I think from a previous thread that odds on shots have about a 50% strike rate at the festival, although there are very few of them, usually 2 per festival.
I think from a previous thread that odds on shots have about a 50% strike rate at the festival, although there are very few of them, usually 2 per festival.
There some e/w lucky 15 value possibly in the non handicaps against these shorties if you can get 4 placed at decent odds or possibly with a bit of luck some winners. 
Oops - Kauto 8/11 on the Friday 2010 was the last. Gosh there's dozens of them.
Blackbarn, kauto in the 2010 GC is def more recent than your suggestion.
I've given you half a dozen, in that period i can't remember too many winning.
Rowley - my last may not have been clear! - Two odds on last year and both won.
They were quite handsome collections indeed, i've left you an interesting link on the Burton Port thread.
Hurricane Fly, Big Buck's and Quevega look good favs to win their races not too many on form to upset the applecart but it's Cheltenham and you can't be sure.
Racingfan One and a half of the three will lose! 6 out of every 4 people don't understand statistics.
Meant to add, be hard to pick a loser. Hope it's not the Hurricane!
Well hope it is not any of them!
Well hope it is not any of them!
Surely if half the odds on shots lose they must be a brilliant lay opportunity?
Going back to the op, have been there, not a nice place to be and far far from easy to get under control, perversely this place believe it or not has been a great help
4/7 says I do
4/7 says I dont.
Fook it i will back both as im not sure whether i do know of anyone or not!
4/7 says I dont.
Fook it i will back both as im not sure whether i do know of anyone or not!
do i know a compulsive gambler? i'll have to think about that one....will get back to you after the next at Portman Park
dont know any compulsive gamblers myself but i cant waste anymore time on this forum gonna get some bets on the cricket ,football ,rugby, not forgetting the dogs and also the horse racing ,gotta dash now fobts are calling , must be tough being a compulsive gambler, feel sorry for them.
Foyleswar - technically I think you have to be placing regular wagers on Kabaddi before you can be considered 'compulsive'.
sorry for delay...just got involved in some in-running Kabaddi wagers after the virtual nags...cant think of any compulsive gamblers i know but i've just done my brains on that kabaddi so head's a bit scrambled
that bl00dy Bulwinder Singh....i swear he's on the take 
THEY THINK THEIR CHARACTERS WHEN THEIR DEGENERATES
Most gamblers are addicted to gambling, but they only gamble away what they can afford lose.
Nevertheless the amounts must pile up, and even modest regular losses can pile up into a tidy sum over the years.
Gamble by all means if you enjoy it, but I’ve always advocated betting to minimum stakes, and only increasing stakes out of any profits that might accrue.
The bigger the bet the bigger the mug is certainly true in the vast majority of cases.
Nevertheless the amounts must pile up, and even modest regular losses can pile up into a tidy sum over the years.
Gamble by all means if you enjoy it, but I’ve always advocated betting to minimum stakes, and only increasing stakes out of any profits that might accrue.
The bigger the bet the bigger the mug is certainly true in the vast majority of cases.
Most of us are not compulsive until we start chasing...
i think a danger can be--when gambling stake needs to rise to get a kick out of it.
£10/25/100/1000+
£10/25/100/1000+
On a serious note..............its when you start "turning over" friends & family to feed it!
I know someone who ended his life because of his gambling.
He was only in his early 20`s.
He was only in his early 20`s.
Do wah Diddy12 Mar 12 11:02Joined: 24 Jul 06 | Topic/replies: 41,697 | Blogger: Do wah Diddy's blog
THERE LIKE RATS THERES ALLWAYS ONE NEAR YOU
Bring back Do Wah Diddy - proper forum legend.
THERE LIKE RATS THERES ALLWAYS ONE NEAR YOU
Bring back Do Wah Diddy - proper forum legend.
set me alarm manage
1.15. otherwise id still be in me pit
why did dwd go? surely he wasnt banned?
1.15. otherwise id still be in me pit
why did dwd go? surely he wasnt banned?
He got expelled while I was away mito - but I think he was at a low point (to which he was prone) and had a bit of a racist rant.
Not condoning that - but he made me laugh out loud more than any other poster - and every forum worth it's salt should have a caps lock nutter imo.
Not condoning that - but he made me laugh out loud more than any other poster - and every forum worth it's salt should have a caps lock nutter imo.
I knew/worked with one years ago, was warned by workmates ten minutes into my first shift not to lend him money.
Owed just about everybody there AND SOME.
We were working twelve hour nights back then.
On friday mornings he would stay up, wages in pocket, wait for the bookies to open then go and blow the lot.
What is WRONG with these people?
Owed just about everybody there AND SOME.
We were working twelve hour nights back then.
On friday mornings he would stay up, wages in pocket, wait for the bookies to open then go and blow the lot.
What is WRONG with these people?
how long did you serve manage?
no shortage of roll n butters on ear but sadly they aint funny
no shortage of roll n butters on ear but sadly they aint funny
I got a lifetime ban (rescinded after about 10 years for good behaviour - well, I just asked if I could have it back - and they said yes!). I went a bit mental after the PC was introduced and also got into a "discussion" with another poster about the "merits" of the "cash-out" product. It turned out he was the product manager for BF cash-out! 
I warmly welcome any "rolls" but only if they are entertaining and the current crop are all just bores.
I warmly welcome any "rolls" but only if they are entertaining and the current crop are all just bores.
aint dat de troof
a noble reason to be band four
you are in bad company. ive dun in 4 monikers. not that i givversh1t but the account holders themselves werent too chuffed at losing their chance to poste
a noble reason to be band four
you are in bad company. ive dun in 4 monikers. not that i givversh1t but the account holders themselves werent too chuffed at losing their chance to poste
Why did they ban you four times, mitolo?
We'll understand if you'd rather not say.
We'll understand if you'd rather not say.
No worries, mitolo, I can understand your vagueness, must be too embarrassing to divulge the specific details, including the names of those you attacked and bullied.
knotter tall
aside from the fact i dont know how you can bully anyone on an anonymous gambolling forum i harbour a particlualr dislike of conspiracists. its such a waste of time. youd be just as well studying astrology or homeopathy. its jus so intellectual vapid it drives me crackers and there is a serious point; they aid the really bad people. thats not a joke and we are all more cynical than we should be because of it
enjoy your evening. ive got a few bottles of meself lined up
aside from the fact i dont know how you can bully anyone on an anonymous gambolling forum i harbour a particlualr dislike of conspiracists. its such a waste of time. youd be just as well studying astrology or homeopathy. its jus so intellectual vapid it drives me crackers and there is a serious point; they aid the really bad people. thats not a joke and we are all more cynical than we should be because of it
enjoy your evening. ive got a few bottles of meself lined up
must get another keyboard tomomrw. this ones had it through years of heavy pounding. keep missing out letters and people assume ive had too much but thats not so. you can never have too much
Hands up im an addict.
Drinking brake fluid ,but i can stop anytime i want.
Drinking brake fluid ,but i can stop anytime i want.
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