Gamblers and near-misses

justindew · #1 05-10-2010, 01:15 PM

In a related story, I hit 5 of 6 in the CD Pick Six on "Carryover Day". The horse who screwed me was my 4th choice in the race, but I only went two deep. I feel like I basically won. It was awesome....

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37065259...alth-behavior/

AeWingnut · #2 05-10-2010, 01:23 PM

I don't consier a near miss on a slot the same as winning. I look at it as a tease and stop playing.

Antitrust32 · #3 05-10-2010, 01:26 PM

you only win if you get money back.

When the Phillies were up by 2 with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th a couple weeks ago, and blew it and lost.. I did not think of that as "basically a win".

Though I could see near misses helping those people who missed put more money back into the pools later on.. so thats a good thing.

Indian Charlie · #4 05-10-2010, 02:05 PM

I think that Justin Dew was being facetious about it being a win.

Scav · #5 05-10-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

I think that Justin Dew was being facetious about it being a win.

He better be, 5 of 6 is pretty close to the worst feeling in gambling, even if 5 of 6 pays real good, the what if eats the hell out of you.

justindew · #6 05-10-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

He better be, 5 of 6 is pretty close to the worst feeling in gambling, even if 5 of 6 pays real good, the what if eats the hell out of you.

No, the worst feeling in gambling is hitting the Pick 6 and losing money, which I did on Travers Day in 2006.

jms62 · #7 05-10-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by justindew

In a related story, I hit 5 of 6 in the CD Pick Six on "Carryover Day". The horse who screwed me was my 4th choice in the race, but I only went two deep. I feel like I basically won. It was awesome....

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37065259...alth-behavior/

Same here hit 5 of 6 and lost leg 1 when my third choice hits and I am 2 deep. To add insult to injury Byk singles the horse. You would think I'd be smart enough to spend a bit more and promote him based on Steve's strong opinion...

timmgirvan · #8 05-10-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jms62

Same here hit 5 of 6 and lost leg 1 when my third choice hits and I am 2 deep. To add insult to injury Byk singles the horse. You would think I'd be smart enough to spend a bit more and promote him based on Steve's strong opinion...

DOH!