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25 Jun 13
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By ANGUS HOWARTH
Published on 25/06/2013
http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/scottish-independence-200k-bet-put-on-no-vote-1-2974707
A PUNTER has staked a record £200,000 on Scots saying No to independence in next year’s referendum.
Bookmaker William Hill said the bet – the largest political gamble it has taken – would bring the unnamed man a total profit of £36,666 if there was a No vote in September 2014.
“We have never taken a bigger bet than this on any political subject,” said spokesman Graham Sharpe.
“The man, in his late 50s, with a pronounced Scottish accent, and a stranger to staff, struck one bet of £30,000 at odds of 1/5, then returned to place another, of £70,000 at the same odds, before placing a third, of £100,000 at odds by now shortened to 1/6.”
The bet was placed in Glasgow.
An SNP spokesman said the gambler had only wasted his money, adding: “This underlines that a No vote is the real gamble with Scotland’s future – because it means more Tory governments the people of Scotland didn’t vote for.”
Polls suggest most people in Scotland will not back independence, but there are still 450 days to go before the vote.
In May, William Hill took a bet of £5,000 on a Yes vote at odds of 3/1.
The current odds are 1/6 for a vote against and 7/2 for independence.
Published on 25/06/2013
http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/scottish-independence-200k-bet-put-on-no-vote-1-2974707
A PUNTER has staked a record £200,000 on Scots saying No to independence in next year’s referendum.
Bookmaker William Hill said the bet – the largest political gamble it has taken – would bring the unnamed man a total profit of £36,666 if there was a No vote in September 2014.
“We have never taken a bigger bet than this on any political subject,” said spokesman Graham Sharpe.
“The man, in his late 50s, with a pronounced Scottish accent, and a stranger to staff, struck one bet of £30,000 at odds of 1/5, then returned to place another, of £70,000 at the same odds, before placing a third, of £100,000 at odds by now shortened to 1/6.”
The bet was placed in Glasgow.
An SNP spokesman said the gambler had only wasted his money, adding: “This underlines that a No vote is the real gamble with Scotland’s future – because it means more Tory governments the people of Scotland didn’t vote for.”
Polls suggest most people in Scotland will not back independence, but there are still 450 days to go before the vote.
In May, William Hill took a bet of £5,000 on a Yes vote at odds of 3/1.
The current odds are 1/6 for a vote against and 7/2 for independence.
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walofs
That nt a 20 bob max bet market at d best of times?  |
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The SNP have really missed a trick here, if the proviso was for independence but a further referendum in 25 years to see if the Scots still want it it would be 10/11 each of two rather than a probable shoo in for a no vote.
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Nice bet to lay, odds prior to vote will be longer.
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could easily have had full amount @ 2/9 with jam stains or bet £3.65 ( or lads if get bac on a good day )
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“The man, in his late 50s, with a pronounced Scottish accent, and a stranger to staff, struck one bet of £30,000 at odds of 1/5, then returned to place another, of £70,000 at the same odds, before placing“The man, in his late 50s, with a pronounced Scottish accent, and a stranger to staff, struck one bet of £30,000 at odds of 1/5, then returned to place another, of £70,000 at the same odds, before placing a third, of £100,000 at odds by now shortened to 1/6.”
The bet was placed in Glasgow. ............................................................................................................................ WH staff must be part time detectives. Bet placed in Glasgow, by a “ man, in his late 50s, with a pronounced Scottish accent” Beyond most of us, I'm sure. |
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Nice bet to lay, odds prior to vote will be longer.
Precisely. Punter - if he exists - will be kicking himself a year from now, imo. |
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Smells of an Aceform plunge imo.
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I will help him out by voting NO.
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The SNP have really missed a trick here, if the proviso was for independence but a further referendum in 25 years to see if the Scots still want it it would be 10/11 each of two rather than a probable shoo in for a no vote.
What so they go through all the expense and ordeal of independence for 25 years? For sheer stupidity that is worthy of being an SNP policy. |
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Isn't it amazing how these people always take the trouble to place these bets in cash - that's withdrawing £100,000 from the bank (not easy), and then walking down the street carrying £100,000 in a bag (stupid, and not easy at all) - when they could just phone up and place the bet on the phone (this would also be preferable for William Hill, as their phone operation is offshore).
Anyone who didn't know any better, would think William Hill and its press office were just making up any old sh!te to get themselves some cheap headlines in Scottish media who are happy to print/broadcast any old unsubstantiated cra@p off a Press release if it gives them a half decent story, imho... |
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Millhouse: Such punters probably do exist (all right, occasionally) and presumably the answer is that the money has never been anywhere near a bank.
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I will be voting yes.
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oldandwise, either that, or the PR office just makes up any old sh!te...
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Anyone who didn't know any better, would think William Hill and its press office were just making up any old sh!te to get themselves some cheap headlines in Scottish media who are happy to print/broadcast any old unsubstantiated cra@p off a Press release if it gives them a half decent story, imho...
Sounds about right. A look at the 'biscuit coma' p*sstake story that at least three tabloids ran with yesterday thinking it was real, is a perfect example |
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snickers 25 Jun 13 12:13
What so they go through all the expense and ordeal of independence for 25 years? For sheer stupidity that is worthy of being an SNP policy. Your missing my point, by giving the scots the chance to change it a couple of decades or so down the road they are more likely to vote yes now, a straight yes or no does the SNP no favours, also if they fail do you think the SNP will not go through" all the expense and ordeal" again within 25 years with another referendum, of course they would. |
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Hope they all vote yes,Let's get shut of the Jock freeloaders, See how they get on when they have to all their own defence costs.
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Why would anyone wait a year for 16%. with the risk associated it seems a crazy bet.
Nadal would have been much better and you collect the same day :)!!!!! |
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I wondered what Mr Osborne was doing with all that money last night as he left No.11 and made his way to William Hills.
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he should have got on with bet 365 - they would have let him have
80pence at 1to6 40pence at 1to7 20pence at 1to8 And an irritatingly arrogant email re their limits and exposure to risk  |
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he should have got on with bet 365 - they would have let him have
80pence at 1to6 40pence at 1to7 20pence at 1to8 And an irritatingly arrogant email re their limits and exposure to risk |
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Do bookmakers not have to carry out money laundering checks?
I don't believe the story |
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walking round glasgow with 200k, he must be one hard bastard.
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The whole of GB should be allowed to vote.....It would be by by bonny Scotland
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The **** could get 2/9 with two other firms - 1.01 proceeds of crime evasion job
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Feck me the mini Mel Gibson dave1357 a proud example of the teachings of Scottish mathematics has turned up....
As Stan£1james would not take the bet and even more pertinent not have the cash to pay it out, and nobet£3.65 do not have the software to take a bet in excess of a tenner then the shrewdie has to go to a "Bookmaker" that actually has shops.Mind you feeding the cash under the bandit screen at £100 a pop must have been exciting !!1 A risk free investment for both sides - how convenient... My information has it that a former Saturday settler for Mecca that has become Chairman of a major "firm" returned incognito to place the bet as a publicity stunt.Who might that former ginger be...... |
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will they take another 200k if i pop up tomorrow ?
do they take english monies or do i need scotch notes better still will they give me 1/6 on me credit account ?  |
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There has to be a no vote as they could not afford to rebuild Hadrians Wall to keep the sweaties in....
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That is a cracking fiver.
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