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    The 5 in a row experiment

    Hi guys,

    I'm going to try something different (well different for me at least). I hit a +1100 parlay in week 17 of the NFL, and I am putting all of the winnings towards this experiment.

    I am going to take $100, and attempt to roll it over 5 times. I have 10 attempts to do it, and if I can successfully get 5 in a row only once in the 10 attempts, it will pay out 2.5 x my initial bankroll. If I pick a loser, I move on to my next attempt using the next $100.

    If I lose the whole lot, well I'm just going to treat it as if my parlay never hit in the first place. (I had Seahawks -6.5 as an alternate line so I'm pretty lucky it hit anyway).

    I am probably going to get the usual SBR haters who say it can't be done, and while I am all for constructive criticism, I would appreciate people bringing something to the table so we can all benefit.

    I will most likely only make 1 play on any given day, but if I like 2 picks on the same day and cannot roll the first into the second, I will parlay them (same result).

    As the parlay paid out +1100, my first attempt will start with $200 so I will only need to pick 4 in a row to reach my target payout.

    Hopefully I can have some fun with this and hit a hot streak somewhere along the way.

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    I wish you luck mate!

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    It can't be done


















    Just kiddin, good luck bro.

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    ATTEMPT # 1
    PLAY # 1
    - New Orleans Hornets / Houston Rockets OVER 202
    $200 to win $384

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    Best of luck

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    ATTEMPT # 2
    PLAY # 1
    - Atlanta +1
    $100 to win $192

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    ATTEMPT # 2
    PLAY # 1
    - Atlanta +1 -PUSH
    $100 to win $192
    PLAY # 1 - Green Bay -9.5
    $100 to win $192

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    How is it going ? good luck !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    ATTEMPT # 2
    PLAY # 1
    - Green Bay -9.5
    $100 to win $192
    PLAY # 2 - Bobcats Pistons 1H OVER 97.5
    $192 to win $368.64
    Last edited by Mocknroll; 01-06-13 at 10:26 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post

    ATTEMPT # 2
    PLAY # 1
    - Green Bay -9.5

    PLAY # 2 - Bobcats Pistons 1H OVER 97.5
    $192 to win $368.64
    PLAY # 3
    San Antonio Spurs -7.5
    $368.64 to win $707.78

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    PLAY # 3
    San Antonio Spurs -7.5
    $368.64 to win $707.78
    How do you win 700 on 300 risk?

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    Quote Originally Posted by vaas187 View Post
    How do you win 700 on 300 risk?
    I think it's the risk+win amount put together..That would make more sense.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Butterface View Post
    I think it's the risk+win amount put together..That would make more sense.
    Yes it does, thanks

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    It's return rather than win... most European bookies list it that way.

    Good luck! You hit 3 so far... 2 more to go? Will you be playing rockets tomorrow?

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    Smart idea. May have to try this. 5 in a row shouldnt be that bad for anyone if you are patient enough. good luck

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    Sorry for the confusion guys, the win amount includes the risk amount which is how Aussie books calculate it.

    I usually would subtract risk amount from return amount to show profit or win, but have left the risk in amount as I am rolling winnings and stake over if I win anyways.

    With this is experiment, I'm looking to go from:
    Play #1 - $100 to $192
    Play #2 - $192 to $368
    Play #3 - $368 to $707
    Play #4 - $707 to $1358
    Play #5 - $1358 to $2609

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    ATTEMPT # 3
    PLAY # 1
    - Magic / Nuggets Over 204.5
    $100 to win $92

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    ATTEMPT # 3
    PLAY # 1
    - Magic / Nuggets Over 204.5
    $100 to win $92
    PLAY # 2 - Denver Broncos Over 27.0
    $192 to win $172.80

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    ATTEMPT # 3
    PLAY #1
    - Magic / Nuggets Over 204.5
    $100 to win $92
    PLAY # 2 - Denver Broncos Over 27.0
    $192 to win $172.80
    What a way to hit that play. Kickoff return to start the second half.

    Looking at making an early play back on the NBA again tonight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    ATTEMPT # 3
    PLAY # 1
    - Magic / Nuggets Over 204.5
    $100 to win $92
    PLAY # 2 - Denver Broncos Over 27.0
    $192 to win $172.80
    PLAY # 3
    Indiana -8 1H
    $364.80 to win $328.32

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    mock ive tried this alot of times i always get stuck after my 3rd attempt for some reason..

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    (1/2) ^5 =

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    Thanks for the support premier wagers. I'm not having much luck at this capping business so i'm thinking of just putting 100 units a day on all the square ML favs. Got any tips?

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    ATTEMPT # 4
    PLAY # 1
    - New England Over 30.0
    $100 to win $192

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    ATTEMPT # 4
    PLAY # 1
    - New England Over 30.0
    $100 to win $192
    PLAY # 2 - Blazers / Nuggets Over 202
    $192 to win $176.64

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    PLAY # 2 - Blazers / Nuggets Over 202
    $192 to win $176.64

    I'm on the OVER 101.5 for the 1H. GL


    If you weren't doing the "double up 5x experiment" you would be doing fairly well (5-3) so far. But I love that you are trying something that we all thought before but weren't brave enough to do it

    GL to you

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    Thanks.

    I've always wanted to give this a go and I figured hitting that parlay was the best way to bankroll it.

    Got very lucky with today's play. 68 points in the first quarter and only cracked 200 in overtime.

    I got over confident on attempt #3 and rushed into the Pacers pick on the back of an easy Broncos over so I am going to pick my spots more carefully from now on.

    Congrats on your 1H hit today too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    ATTEMPT # 4
    PLAY # 1
    - New England Over 30.0
    100 to win $192

    PLAY # 2 - Blazers / Nuggets Over 202
    $192 to win $176.64
    PLAY # 3 - UTEP -2
    $368.64 to win $335.46

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    Did u won?

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    What about doing something like pushing it 3 bets, then starting over but raising your bet amount? 5-0 is possible. I was 6-0 on my NCAAB bets to start season, but it is so rare. A lot of sooooooo close but just misses will take a toll on your heart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EasyPicks View Post
    Did u won?
    guess not....

    project abandoned??

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    ATTEMPT # 5
    PLAY # 1
    - Magic / Pistons Over 196.5
    $100 to win $92

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    Quote Originally Posted by EasyPicks View Post
    guess not....

    project abandoned??
    Not abandoned.
    Just picking my spots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mocknroll View Post
    ATTEMPT # 5
    PLAY # 1
    - Magic / Pistons Over 196.5
    $100 to win $92

    Gl mate, I'm also on it (view my thread)!

    Unfortunately the line is going against us....

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    Ouch. Took this line early and it landed between the line I took and the 194.5 I could have grabbed before the game. Not a great feeling.

    Hopefully attempt #6 has more luck.

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