One for the Mathematicians

[admin]

Moved to Handicapping/Wagering

[Flashing Red]

I read on the USTA several months ago a track in the USA that was offering 10 million, for a bet that cost 50c, where you had to pick the first 4 home in 4 races or something along the lines of that. I can't remember, I just know a huge amount was on offer (how they could afford to pay it is beyond me) but was told it would be just about impossible! May try rummage round and find the article to get accurate info

[tippingboard.com]

I was trying to work out a reasonable amount/prize for tipping competitions, I doubt I'll be offering 10 mil haaa. I've seen people tip quite a few in a row I'll try to find the example later

[aussiebreno]

I was trying to work out a reasonable amount/prize for tipping competitions, I doubt I'll be offering 10 mil haaa. I've seen people tip quite a few in a row I'll try to find the example later

If someone picks out 8 horses and they all start at $2 the chances of all of them winning is 1/256 (with a 100% market, eg no TAB takeout). So its pretty slim chance that someone will actually pick 8 winners in 8 predetermined races.

[ringman]

I once backed the program at HP but didnt win anywhere near 1 million let alone 10

[triplev123]

I once backed the program at HP but didnt win anywhere near 1 million let alone 10

Hey Ringman,
You wouldn't happen to be the person formally known as Paul Skinner...would you?