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Are they going to put other markets like papal name, nationality, and length of the conclave?
In other bookers they have pretty tasty odds
In other bookers they have pretty tasty odds
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Tremendous liquidity for such a small pool.
Nearly all my offers are getting matched.
Nearly all my offers are getting matched.
I've applied for the job by the way...get carried around all day and tell people not to enjoy sex...easy peasy
Had a tip for Sean O'Malley...going well on the gallops by all accounts
small lays for dozens of cardinals.
business as usual at the vatican.
business as usual at the vatican.
There is a list that was written supposedly in the 12th century i believe that listed 112 popes all of which (if you believe those thtat say) have all come true. The next pope is the last pope on the list and he is suppose to be known as " peter the roman ", so that might be a big clue. The list may only be true because maybe those cardinals vote in who ever they think best matches the name on the list, and the closest that come sto that maybe Peter Erdo who has done a lot of work for the romany gypsies.
From what I understand the prophecy is crap, revised later and all the usual nonsense. Although it still could be followed for whatever reasons, a plan perhaps...
But based in logic some of these Peter candidates are far too low. If Turkson didn't have the name Peter his odds would be easily 25's+, worst case maybe Bertone (middle name Peter and a born Roman) who is blamed for a lot of the woes of the Curia and from what I read has next to no chance of garnering any votes is trading as a frontrunner of sorts.
At this point I think the best value is Bergoglio from Argentina. Insiders claim he was second to the highly favored Ratzinger at the last conclave and apparently he impressed the cardinals with some speech this past week. Latin American pope seems logical at this point in time. Only strike holding him back, at least to the mainstream pov, is he's now 76 and possibly not the man to replace a pope who just had to retire. Seems in pretty good shape for his age though. And another shorter run could allow the cardinals to select a rising star in Tagle down the line.
But based in logic some of these Peter candidates are far too low. If Turkson didn't have the name Peter his odds would be easily 25's+, worst case maybe Bertone (middle name Peter and a born Roman) who is blamed for a lot of the woes of the Curia and from what I read has next to no chance of garnering any votes is trading as a frontrunner of sorts.
At this point I think the best value is Bergoglio from Argentina. Insiders claim he was second to the highly favored Ratzinger at the last conclave and apparently he impressed the cardinals with some speech this past week. Latin American pope seems logical at this point in time. Only strike holding him back, at least to the mainstream pov, is he's now 76 and possibly not the man to replace a pope who just had to retire. Seems in pretty good shape for his age though. And another shorter run could allow the cardinals to select a rising star in Tagle down the line.
Sandri at 30-1+ also not a bad bet at this point. Latin America seems logical, this guy is right in the mix.
Other main L.A candidate in Scherer appears to be in the discussion as well but odds too low to back now.
Other main L.A candidate in Scherer appears to be in the discussion as well but odds too low to back now.
Another sign of a L.A pope, same thoughts posted at the same time...its a sign!
Also note Scherer is seen as a Curia backed candidate which probably won't help him in the end.
at any rate, will be less of a stitch up than last time.
love the 5 second delay. what's that supposed to protect us from?
love the 5 second delay. what's that supposed to protect us from?
The VC specials guy already knows the result and has pulled their market. I wonder if it's Matt again 
VC must be classing slamming the vatican doors behind them and locking them in the same as "the phone lines are now closed" 
...no phones, signal jammed and excommunicated if they try to leak the result and still VC doesn't trust them 
On a serious note the longer it goes the better value an outsider winning it as they will look for a compromise candidate.
...no phones, signal jammed and excommunicated if they try to leak the result and still VC doesn't trust them On a serious note the longer it goes the better value an outsider winning it as they will look for a compromise candidate.
victor is very sensible. imo. I wouldn't trust those feckers with 2p for the collection plate.
if it's gonna be an outsider, let it be a rank one.
if it's gonna be an outsider, let it be a rank one.
Puzzles me why Turkson has been bet down into the 5's since the conclave started. No where did I read from the "insiders" he was a serious top contender before this started. Sure maybe he is in the top 10 or so but that's about it, I'd be quite surprised if he emerged as pope.
On a serious note the longer it goes the better value an outsider winning it as they will look for a compromise candidate.
If Scola doesn't get it today I think he's chances are done.
On a serious note the longer it goes the better value an outsider winning it as they will look for a compromise candidate.
If Scola doesn't get it today I think he's chances are done.
Apparently Italian papers may have sources for this fiasco. I see Ouellet's name being mentioned seriously in the mix and his odds have tumbled, Scola still right there as well. Word is Scherer's chances are fading. I don't believe in the Dolan murmurs, this guy can't speak Italian or Spanish...makes no sense. Bergoglio mentioned as well.
This is ridiculous, I thought these geezers were locked up. ffs
This is ridiculous, I thought these geezers were locked up. ffs
I'm not sure that anti-mafia raid will have helped them either.
Had no idea what you were talking about until just now. The comedy continues, I thought they were touting this guy to clear up the curia? lol Can't make this stuff up.
"Betfair will suspend the market as soon as it becomes aware of an official announcement".... or a couple of hours before the announcement to prevent me from balancing my book. It drives me up the wall these random suspensions on specials.
My point was that they've suspended on the white smoke, not on the announcement as per the rules. Are the cardinals going to be on their mobiles having a few quid? Betfair is blocked in Italy too!
The white smoke is an announcement that they've chosen a Pope. Its the same as phone lines closing on BB 
three hundred plus quid hoover on scola, just before suspension. that's why.
correct to suspend when they did, in accordance with their rules:
Betfair reserves the right to suspend, cancel unmatched bets and turn in-play or re-open this market as and when information becomes available to it.
correct to suspend when they did, in accordance with their rules:
Betfair reserves the right to suspend, cancel unmatched bets and turn in-play or re-open this market as and when information becomes available to it.
Mar 13, 2013 -- 7:27PM, bearcub wrote:The white smoke is an announcement that they've chosen a Pope. Its the same as phone lines closing on BB
Where is Dowling?
Paddy power has pathetic limits, probably took a couple pennies to move their line.
Let's hope the punters waiting there are a bit happier with the result than the Ice Panel were on Sunday
the wrong geezer comes out and they start hurling their rosaries at him
Jason said he looked unhappy because his grandfather is ill
lol squares some butler or other causes a false alarm
Comedy when these broadcasters have to fill time by chatting shyte, desperate for movement.
Comedy when these broadcasters have to fill time by chatting shyte, desperate for movement.
Winna winna chicken dinna. See you on the next conclave! lol
last matched 32.0
as high as 150, as low as 16
the conclave has had it right off
as high as 150, as low as 16
the conclave has had it right off
BBC reporter seemed to be in fits of laughter on announcement of the pope's chosen name
told ya
lay the fav.
italian....couldn't have picked him,scolia,as too much corruption already going on
lay the fav.
italian....couldn't have picked him,scolia,as too much corruption already going on
Mar 13, 2013 -- 8:16PM, squares wrote:
gd work Horangi
danke fur, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in awhile.
no golden shower - they need to take a few lessons from Cowell
Selfish bastard, wants a prayer for himself. Who does he think he is? The pope?
New arrangement tho (copied off someone else from Youtube)
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