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I wouldn't bet on it (Nationwide sports betting)

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Inky_Wretch, Mar 23, 2009.

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  1. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    Go start a thread on it. This one is about gambling.

    (And, besides, I don't think they do have "unfettered" gun ownership.)
     
    Inky_Wretch, Mar 24, 2009
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  2. Simon_Cowbell

    Simon_Cowbell Active Member

    Cope..... indeed
     
    Simon_Cowbell, Mar 24, 2009
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  3. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member

    It's not hard to bet on sports in most locales, if you're dedicated to the proposition. Those interested in such propositions typically have friends who can introduce them to those who can provide access.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Mar 24, 2009
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  4. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    Looked up the rules and laws governing Canada's "unfettered" gun ownership yet?
     
    Inky_Wretch, Mar 24, 2009
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  5. Simon_Cowbell

    Simon_Cowbell Active Member

    Dude, I'd love to grab a dooby every once in a while (or bet a game), but I ain't about to go through that effort/risk. It may be minimal, but it's enough to ward me off.
     
    Simon_Cowbell, Mar 24, 2009
    #41
  6. Mark2010

    Mark2010 Active Member

    So legalizing it will make it harder for people to cheat? Hmmm....
     
    Mark2010, Mar 25, 2009
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  7. RossLT

    RossLT Guest

    I can't see sports betting becoming legal nationwide, there are still a lot of people who are convinced the gambling is a stop on the path to hell.

    I paid for my rent for three months when I lived in Vegas with profits from various bets on sports, including $1200 from the 2005 NCAA tournament.
     
    RossLT, Mar 25, 2009
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  8. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Correct. Nevada has been doing this a long time and their Gaming Control Board and sportsbooks do a pretty good job overall.

    But does anyone think our mostly inept state governments could even begin run their own sports books? No effing way. It would be a disaster and take corruption to a whole new level.
     
    playthrough, Mar 25, 2009
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  9. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member


    Not to mention that the house can have a subpar month, or two.

    If the popular side won a Super Bowl, can easily envision the house of a state-run
    sports-betting operation having a losing month. No way that happens in the Wonderful World of the Daily Number.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Mar 25, 2009
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