View Poll Results: Do you prefer the parlay contest over a straight bet contest?

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  • Yes

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  • No

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  1. 01-10-08 08:47 PM #1
    Louisvillekid1
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    Thoughts about the Basketball Contest???

    Do you guys like the parlay contests over a contest making straight bets? . . . Figured I just throw this out there and see if you guys agree with me in perferring a different style of contest (maybe to be used for future months) If other just post your suggetion. . .
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  2. 01-10-08 08:55 PM #2
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    I like it. You can still see every1's w/l ratio, but this makes it so u have to be on top of ur picks each nite.
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  3. 01-10-08 08:56 PM #3
    Louisvillekid1
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    I'm not saying I don't like it, just curious of all the posters thoughts if they could choose. . . And always nice to hear others thoughts of improvements or other contests ideas. . .
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  4. 01-10-08 09:27 PM #4
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    I like it, but I'm pro-any kind of contest. I think SBR should have more contests in general.

    I seem to recall the point of this one was to show that if you pick winners at a certain rate, then the increased leverage from betting 2-team parlays, even uncorrelated ones, would benefit you, even when taking into account the EV you are giving up by betting uncorrelated parlays.

    Please anyone correct me if I am wrong or using the wrong wording.
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  5. 01-10-08 09:43 PM #5
    Louisvillekid1
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    Uncorrelated parlays have no value to me and feel they should never be played
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  6. 01-10-08 09:43 PM #6
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    On the other hand, Correlated parlays can be very useful to a good capper.
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  7. 01-10-08 11:02 PM #7
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    i like it. change of pace, showing w-l records is a good touch in the standings
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  8. 01-11-08 07:47 AM #8
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    I like the parlay action - it should be your best 2 plays - wish I could break my maiden and score one.

    It is lots of work for moderator - thanks - doing a great job.
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  9. 01-11-08 08:51 AM #9
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    I don't "prefer" the parlay contest over the other, which is the question, but it's a nice change of pace and more challenging.

    Good work by LT keeping everything straight.
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  10. 01-11-08 11:06 AM #10
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    Even Results so far. . .
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  11. 01-11-08 01:06 PM #11
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    a parlay contest is better than not at all

    especially better since it's basketball & not baseball

    i don't mind the parlay format
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  12. 01-11-08 01:11 PM #12
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    My arguement against the parlay style is that is doesn't award the best capper for that month. . . The best way to attack this contest is not to play a parlay every day which takes some fun out of it . . .
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  13. 01-11-08 01:36 PM #13
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    I also like the parlay contest and having members do a write up..more input the better
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  14. 01-11-08 03:05 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Louisvillekid1 View Post
    Uncorrelated parlays have no value to me and feel they should never be played

    I think the whole reason LT started this last year was to prove that this isn't true. The math behind it clearly isn't true.
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