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Old 25-04-2015, 17:14
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Not long to go now until we know who the runners & riders are.
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Old 17-05-2015, 21:53
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Not long to go now until we know who the runners & riders are.
I am fed up waiting. HURRY UP!
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Old 08-07-2015, 23:23
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I am fed up waiting. HURRY UP!
The bookmaker is now getting very bored with no Strictly books to be made. Come on, hurry up & at least announce who the runners & riders are so a book can be formed!
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Old 09-07-2015, 00:09
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Wait about 1 month then the Book can start to be drawn up
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Old 02-09-2015, 13:06
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The bookmakers are starting to stir! The runners and riders have been announced. Virtual betting on the first elimination will be available after Saturdays launch show. There will also be weekly books run on the spoiler guess times. Early prices suggest that Peter Andre will be around 3/1 fav. to win outright. I will not be quoting outright prices until around October when the show starts properly. Who do you fancy to win this year? No bets at the moment please, until the prices are quoted. Good luck everyone!
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Old 02-09-2015, 13:10
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I look forward to taking some virtual ££'s off you again this year
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Old 02-09-2015, 13:40
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Have waited all summer to get a Strictly book started,now can wait no longer! SO, the first virtual book on Strictly 2015 will be on the first elimination. Prices only available up until the start of Saturdays opening show. Now, talking of opening shows, here are the opening virtual bookies prices on the first elimination. These prices will seriously change after Saturdays show, so get on quick! Maximum limits are increased for 2015 to a limit of a virtual £500. Good luck !

Strictly 2015 - First Elimination

Jeremy Vine - 2/1

Carol Kirkwood - 3/1
Daniel ODonnell - 7/1
Katie Derham - 7/1
Kellie Bright - 7/1

Ainsley Harriott - 7/1

Anita Rani - 9/1
Anthony Ogogo - 9/1

Iwan Thomas - 9/1

Jamielia - 11/1

Helen George - 20/1

Jay McGuiness - 33/1
Kirsty Gallacher - 33/1

Georgia May Foote - 33/1

Peter Andre - 100/1
These prices are subject to change. Bets accepted up until start of show on Saturday. After this, prices will be revised.
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Old 02-09-2015, 13:48
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I look forward to taking some virtual ££'s off you again this year
The virtual bookie welcomes your custom! Early prices on the first elimination are now available... now the virtual bookies bag needs virtual filling!
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Old 02-09-2015, 13:58
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The virtual bookie welcomes your custom! Early prices on the first elimination are now available... now the virtual bookies bag needs virtual filling!
I'll get the ball rolling with £100 on Katie being eliminated first,
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Old 02-09-2015, 15:11
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£100 on Jeremy Vine as first boot, please.
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Old 02-09-2015, 18:35
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I'll get the ball rolling with £100 on Katie being eliminated first,
Bet goes. £100 Katie first out @ 7/1. Now 6/1 Katie.
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Old 02-09-2015, 18:37
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£100 on Jeremy Vine as first boot, please.
Bet goes. £100 Jeremy first out @ 2/1. Now 7/4 Jeremy.
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Old 02-09-2015, 18:53
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A tenner on Kellie to be first out at 7/1 if you please Mr Bookie. Do I have credit left from last year?
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Old 02-09-2015, 18:59
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A tenner on Kellie to be first out at 7/1 if you please Mr Bookie. Do I have credit left from last year?
Bet goes. £10 Kellie first out @7/1.
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Old 02-09-2015, 19:15
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I know it is just a bit of fun but, as a professional sports trader, I have to say that those prices are terrible; even for a virtual book.

Very good prices from the layer's perspective, of course. I make it an overround of about 143%; the sort of edge a bookmaker enjoys in the big handicaps. If I could create those regularly I would be retiring in the not too distant future.

At these odds, I can't even venture a virtual bet!

Have fun with this competition, folks.

Just by the by, in the real betting world Jeremy Vine is available at 3/1 or better to be the first eliminee.
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Old 02-09-2015, 20:11
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I know it is just a bit of fun but, as a professional sports trader, I have to say that those prices are terrible; even for a virtual book.

Very good prices from the layer's perspective, of course. I make it an overround of about 143%; the sort of edge a bookmaker enjoys in the big handicaps. If I could create those regularly I would be retiring in the not too distant future.

At these odds, I can't even venture a virtual bet!

Have fun with this competition, folks.

Just by the by, in the real betting world Jeremy Vine is available at 3/1 or better to be the first eliminee.
Thank you for your input. As you know, this is just for fun only, so no one is being ripped off by the overround book. As no real money changes hands, no one loses anything unlike at the real bookies! Anyone else for a free fun bet?
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Old 02-09-2015, 20:18
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Very good prices from the layer's perspective, of course. I make it an overround of about 143%; the sort of edge a bookmaker enjoys in the big handicaps. If I could create those regularly I would be retiring in the not too distant future.

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All I can say to that is the virtual bookie likes to fill his virtual bag! Even at those prices, I bet the punters will still end up screwing the bookie. They usually do!
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Old 02-09-2015, 20:36
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All I can say to that is the virtual bookie likes to fill his virtual bag!
And why not?

On a more serious note, I have stayed away from betting on Strictly since series 6. I had a great result with Darren Gough in series 3 but was burned when the BBC changed the rules in series 6 to allow Tom Chambers to win. That was it for me, I am not going to bet in a market where that can happen. There are plenty other markets for me to get my teeth into.

The only actual bet I would recommend is to lay the favourite in Strictly at the onset of the series. This is because his or her position at the head of the market is due to personality, perceived potential and popularity. Those can change and many things will happen throughout the series. Even if the favourite does go all the way, he or she will no doubt have at least one under-par week which would allow the layer to get out of the bet; not necessarily avoiding a loss but at least cutting this.

Enjoy the fun betting, folks and best of British to all who participate.
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Old 02-09-2015, 21:54
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I don't bet on Strictly IRL and I treat this as a bit of fun I appreciate Johnny's hard work that goes into it.
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Old 03-09-2015, 16:59
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I don't bet on Strictly IRL and I treat this as a bit of fun I appreciate Johnny's hard work that goes into it.
Thank you!
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Old 04-09-2015, 01:24
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Welcome back, Johnny

I'll have a ton on Daniel please
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Old 04-09-2015, 05:09
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£100 on Carol please
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Old 05-09-2015, 11:06
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Could I place £100 on Anita please and thank you for doing this again, its the only betting I ever do and its a good laugh as well

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Old 05-09-2015, 14:30
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Hi Johnny . Can I have £10 on Carol as first out please .
I'd put £100 on, but have a few virtual bills needing paid
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Old 05-09-2015, 15:58
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Welcome back, Johnny

I'll have a ton on Daniel please
Bet goes. £100 @ 7/1 Daniel first out.
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