Did you get down on yourself?

[Bill Dozer]

128 Bracket contestants,
Wondering how many action junkies took it a step further and bet on themselves?

[fiveteamer]

I'm not in this, but why WOULDN'T you? How many times can you say "me for the max"?

[biggamer3]

Doze you would have to have a real flexible neck to be able to

[gm2022]

Not after who I saw I got lol

[SBR Lou]

It's pretty cool, I'd certainly bet on myself.

[woodg8]

Wager type : Proposition/Future
Description : Other Events
2008 SBR Forum Handicapper Tourney
Odds to win
201 Player to win the SBRforum Handicapper Tourney
233 woodg8 +3500
Amount : Risking $20.00 To Win $700.00 USD

Might as well, extra incentive to try harder, and I'm sure SBR gets something out of it too

[MonkeyF0cker]

If there wouldn't have been such a high hold percentage, I would have. In fact, I might have even placed wagers on some other posters as well if that were the case...

[gm2022]

It's pretty cool, I'd certainly bet on myself.

even though u work for sbr they should let u guys play 2

[gm2022]

Wager type : Proposition/Future
Description : Other Events
2008 SBR Forum Handicapper Tourney
Odds to win
201 Player to win the SBRforum Handicapper Tourney
233 woodg8 +3500
Amount : Risking $20.00 To Win $700.00 USD

Might as well, extra incentive to try harder, and I'm sure SBR gets something out of it too

more money for advertising

[Bill Dozer]

If there wouldn't have been such a high hold percentage, I would have. In fact, I might have even placed wagers on some other posters as well if that were the case...

It's not that out of line for a prop bet with really no idea of who the horses in the race are... Gives the ability to add an extra $700 to the pot for some lunch money.

[donjuan]

I'm not in this, but why WOULDN'T you? How many times can you say "me for the max"?

Er, because there is ridiculous hold/no value on anyone and due to expected growth considerations it would actually be optimal to bet against yourself if your bankroll is small enough.

[Bill Dozer]

Wager type : Proposition/Future
Description : Other Events
2008 SBR Forum Handicapper Tourney
Odds to win
201 Player to win the SBRforum Handicapper Tourney
233 woodg8 +3500
Amount : Risking $20.00 To Win $700.00 USD

Might as well, extra incentive to try harder, and I'm sure SBR gets something out of it too

Good luck wood!

[biggamer3]

I would like to bet on myself but i joined as a late entry, odds wont be good when i reach round two

[Justin7]

Actually, this is a pretty normal hold for a market with 128 possibilities.

[MonkeyF0cker]

It's not that out of line for a prop bet with really no idea of who the horses in the race are... Gives the ability to add an extra $700 to the pot for some lunch money.

Yeah I suppose it's nice in that regard. Nothing wrong with extra lunch money. Betting on me is a sucker bet though...

[Bill Dozer]

Who you up against? Ill bet on him

BTW Monkey, good to meet you this weekend!

[pimike]

Would be nice if we could bet on ourselves each round. Anyway to get lines between two people???

I would think that would be to much work for Betjam

[MonkeyF0cker]

Haha. Yeah you too, man. Got a tough draw out of the gate: rjt721

[Bill Dozer]

Can't do it in case we have any Tim Donaghys in here...but will try to reset the odds after rd 1.

[MonkeyF0cker]

Would be nice if we could bet on ourselves each round. Anyway to get lines between two people???

I would think that would be to much work for Betjam

Everyone would be trying to lose then. Unless they had your poster name and prevented bets on your own competition...

[pimike]

Everyone would be trying to lose then. Unless they had your poster name and prevented bets on your own competition...

Shit if I tried to lose I may just win.

[MonkeyF0cker]

Matchbook x-bets are always an option though, mike...

[pimike]

Matchbook x-bets are always an option though, mike...

[MonkeyF0cker]

Shit if I tried to lose I may just win.

Yeah that would suck.

[Al Masters]

Bill Dozer........thread title......... did you get down on yourself.

I'D certainly have to make ARMYOFLOVERS the favorite in this category!!

[SBR Lou]

Bill Dozer........thread title......... did you get down on yourself.

I'D certainly have to make ARMYOFLOVERS the favorite in this category!!

Knew it was only a matter of time before somebody went there.

[dwaechte]

due to expected growth considerations it would actually be optimal to bet against yourself if your bankroll is small enough.

Can you explain that?

[Bill Dozer]

Knew it was only a matter of time before somebody went there.

You know it crossed my mind too but I hit submit anyways...its Monday!

[LLXC]

Was hoping they would have matchups so I could fade myself, heh.

[pavyracer]

Wager type : Proposition/Future
Description : Other Events
2008 SBR Forum Handicapper Tourney
Odds to win
201 Player to win the SBRforum Handicapper Tourney
229 pavyracer +3800
Amount : Risking $100.00 To Win $3800.00 USD

[biggamer3]

Knew it was only a matter of time before somebody went there.

look at post #3

[accuscoresucks]

128 Bracket contestants,
Wondering how many action junkies took it a step further and bet on themselves?

i didnt bet on myself i will be lucky to make it past the 1rst round