Blair Ellis's blog : Sports betting that would have enriched you in 2009
Finding tales of lost bets or bettors getting in trouble isn't exactly rare. Even Michael Jordan, hailed as one of the greatest basketball players ever, couldn't escape the lure of gambling's grip. The infamous yarn about Jordan's exploits on the golf course is the stuff of legend. Back in 1992, "His Airness" confessed to cutting checks totaling $57,000 to Slim Bouler, a convicted cocaine dealer, to cover his losses from gambling and betting. (I know, it's almost too absurd to believe that a drug dealer would soil his reputation in such a manner).
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But Jordan's spat with the lucky woman was nothing compared to Terrance Watanabe's controversy with her. During a year-long gambling nightmare in Sin City in 2007, Watanabe lost nearlyl1.27 million. According to an article published in the Wall Street Journal, this streak resulted in the loss of his personal property accumulated over two decades.
Politicians are also not immune to the fickle hands of fate. According to the Associated Press, Jenny Sanford, the soon・to-be ex-wife of the governor of South Carolina.Mark Sanford, told Barbara Walters on 20/20 that her wedding was a "leap of faith.""And we all know how it turned out.
Still, there are some betting returns on the top sporting events of 2009, where certain gambling pays off and at least in the world of sports betting, some of those payoffs could certainly be very handsome.
A Stunning victory
Angel Cabrera endured a three-way sudden death playoff to win at the prestigious event in 2009. Those who had the courage and conviction to betray Cabrera might have been as happy as golfers; they received a whopping received14,000 for every 100 they waged.
The Yankees pull it off
While the price was on the skimpy side, loyal fans of the New York Yankees would have received a 2009 bet on their beloved Pinstriper to win the World Series at the start of the season 1 250 for every 1 100- to buy an annual supply of peanuts and cracker jacks. Enough to.
Slam dunk
Those who believed in the Lakers as much as Jack Nicholson at the beginning of last season would have paid an additional3100 for everyポ350 put where Jack's mouth is, some, like me, would have paid an additional33 350 if they wanted to use the tape. (Debt collectors are becoming more aggressive and have found "legal" ways to function outside the law.)
There is no penalty here
The Pittsburgh Penguins became just the second team to win the Stanley Cup after losing the first two contests when they beat the Detroit Red Wings. Penguin fans were rightfully rewarded with just60 for every 10 bets made before the start of the season.
But it was the visionary fans of the king's sport who really struck it abundantly in smartphonegambler.com. When that bird topped the Nile Pioneer, Musket Man and Papa Clem in the 2009 Kentucky Derby,the2superfecta,a bet that requires punters to select the top four finishers in the race (in turn), returned a stunning 5 557,006.40.
Superbet
Of course, articles about sports betting are not complete, at least without the mention of the Super Bowl. Last year, big81.5 million was bet on the big game, and this year, the figure grew to 8 82.7 million.
Among the more interesting betting propositions, or "props," in this year's super spectacle (からBetUS.com ):
--If a member of Who, this year's featured half-time entertainment, lit up the joint, bet10 was offered for each dollar wagered. Sadly, for those who made that bet, the only thing Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend and the boys were puffing on Super Bowl Sunday was a lot of air. how old are they?
--The over-under time it took Carrie Underwood to sing "Star Spangled Banner" was 1 minute and 41 seconds (the "over-under" bet allows gamblers to bet that a particular sum will be above or below the specified line). There were contradictory explanations, but the consensus seems to be that the people in the "team over" camp got the money.
Bottom line
The next time someone asks you about your 401(k) status, tell them they'll let you know after the season, the next race, or the 2011 Super Bowl is over.Of course, if you don't have a crystal ball or a time machine, it's a bit hard to make these top bets. It may be difficult.
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