1. 03-16-10 02:55 PM #1
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    Is this cheating?

    Im thinking of placing several ML parlay wagers on the NCAA tourney. I cant decide between Temple and Cornell. Would it be considered cheating if I placed the same wager twice.....one with Cornell and one with Temple? Ive done this many years ago with a different book but I dont know if it would be a problem at others.
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  2. 03-16-10 03:02 PM #2
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    If you took a bonus from the sportsbook they likely would care since you are just betting both sides for rollover even if it is in a parlay. I would email them and ask before doing it.

    Also, if you really can't decide, just don't bet those teams in your parlay, you are really only losing juice if bet both sides evenly in the parlays.
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  3. 03-16-10 03:07 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshW View Post
    Also, if you really can't decide, just don't bet those teams in your parlay, you are really only losing juice if bet both sides evenly in the parlays.
    This.
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  4. 03-16-10 03:19 PM #4
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    Thanks guys.....I should just stop letting all these Cornell backers scare me and take Temple....lol!
    Also no bonus was taken.
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  5. 03-16-10 03:29 PM #5
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    So you want to have a lose lose situation?
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  6. 03-16-10 03:30 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Dough View Post
    This.
    What does that mean? I've seen others say 'this' in replys...
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  7. 03-16-10 03:34 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by xyzky View Post
    What does that mean? I've seen others say 'this' in replys...

    He quoted a reply and said "This", indicating he agrees with the statement.
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  8. 03-16-10 03:45 PM #8
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    I know australian sportsbooks dont care if you were to double up on a leg of a multi. offshore books are so damn stingy
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  9. 03-16-10 05:19 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by mintybetmachine View Post
    So you want to have a lose lose situation?
    I like Temple a lot....I may just leave that game out all together....who knows I have another day to figure it out. Im just not sold on all this Cornell/Sienna business. It could happens yes....be it could also just be Purdue and Temple like its supposed to be. I guess thats why they call it madness. GL to all.
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  10. 03-17-10 07:19 AM #10
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    Wow, if I owned a book I would love people betting both sides of a game.
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  11. 03-17-10 07:23 AM #11
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    Can't see a problem here!
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  12. 03-17-10 07:42 AM #12
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    thats their game having people play both sides
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  13. 03-17-10 08:15 AM #13
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    should be ok!
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  14. 03-17-10 01:21 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by xyzky View Post
    What does that mean? I've seen others say 'this' in replys...
    how can you not know what "this" means. c'mon guy, get it together. its reiterating the quoted statement. supporting/restating/agreeing with.
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  15. 03-17-10 03:04 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheCommish View Post
    He quoted a reply and said "This", indicating he agrees with the statement.

    This.
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  16. 03-17-10 03:11 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheCommish View Post
    He quoted a reply and said "This", indicating he agrees with the statement.
    Thankyou
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  17. 03-17-10 03:12 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glitch View Post
    how can you not know what "this" means. c'mon guy, get it together. its reiterating the quoted statement. supporting/restating/agreeing with.
    What he said...
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  18. 03-17-10 04:59 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaug View Post
    Wow, if I owned a book I would love people betting both sides of a game.
    You are naieve!
    http://forums.eog.com/online-sportsb...ks-116317.html
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  19. 03-17-10 05:13 PM #19
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    Why would you do a bet on both sides? You would only make a profit if Cornell wins assuming you bet the same amount on both teams. So why wouldn't you just make a smaller bet on Cornell for the same payoff?
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  20. 03-17-10 05:23 PM #20
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    The books make their profit from having both sides bet on an event. That is why there is a spread. Regardless of who wins or loses, as long as there is even betting on both sides thew Books win. That is the Juice, Vig......
    However, if you are playing with free money, then that is another story.....
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  21. 03-17-10 07:18 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by princesspolamalu View Post
    Thanks guys.....I should just stop letting all these Cornell backers scare me and take Temple....lol!
    Also no bonus was taken.
    I am probably wrong since I do not bet NCAAB and only do the March Madness for fun, but I have Cornell by 9 points over Temple...
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  22. 03-17-10 07:34 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaug View Post
    Wow, if I owned a book I would love people betting both sides of a game.
    not when you've been arbed or middled
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  23. 03-18-10 07:00 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by acw View Post
    You are naieve!
    .....and you can't spell!
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  24. 03-18-10 08:00 AM #24
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    this again
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