1. 02-24-11 05:40 PM #1
    GGZOLA
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    martingale: what would u do?

    If a guy on a forum has a "daily pick" record of around 600W-500L, and in 3 years has 8-game losing streak in a row 1 time, nothing greater, would anyone do martingale? say, 20 buck base? Is it worth it? Opinions?
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  2. 02-24-11 05:43 PM #2
    milwaukee mike
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    there is always a first time for everything, including a losing streak long enough to blow through everything you have.
    1 in 512 chance of a 9-game losing streak on even money picks.
    with a $20 base that's a $5120 bet on the 9th game.
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  3. 02-24-11 05:44 PM #3
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    doesnt make sense for that risk, agreed.
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  4. 02-24-11 05:47 PM #4
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    not with a base of 20
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  5. 02-24-11 06:04 PM #5
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    martingale died a broke man.
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  6. 02-24-11 06:14 PM #6
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    Even if a losing streak of 9 is avoided, there is absolutely no advantage to Martingaling compared to straight betting.
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  7. 02-24-11 06:15 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by FourLengthsClear View Post
    Even if a losing streak of 9 is avoided, there is absolutely no advantage to Martingaling compared to straight betting.
    Long run you are correct, in the short run there is an obvious advantage if you can avoid a losing streak
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  8. 02-24-11 06:39 PM #8
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    heck no. never works
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