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Is 5/6 better than 1/1, I don't get it, help! |
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Originally Posted by dawson
Yes that's the theory. The bookies are suggesting that as Mary is more likely to go at present, they will pay out less.
But sometimes the bookies, like everyone, make mistakes. In the CBB3 final, Kenzie was something like 1/10 favourite to win, whilst Bez was more like 5/1. ess oBez won. |
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Also, you need to remember that odds are NOT a measure of probability: they are a measure of how happy the bookies are to pay money back for an event happening. Or, its a measure of the RISK that bookies are prepared to take with their money.
Say for instance there was a *measurable* probability of X happening of 50%. Now if you were a bookie you would want to REDUCE the RISK of losing (bookies ALWAYS win in the long term), so you would set the odds at a figure that meant that if YOU DID LOSE, the loss would not exceed your income (in theory) - so , if you established a 50% chance of X, you would set the odds at 2/1 (or lower) AGAINST, rather than say 4/1. (becuase you'd have a net LOSS of £4 for every £1 bet recieved, if you were the bookie). However, in most cases, the probability of X is *not* measurable so the bookies are estimating - which is where they can make mistakes. Just as well or punters would never win: it is only because the odds are a *guess* that we punters win: if the probabilty was measurable, the bookies would just set he odds at the exact probability. |
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Originally Posted by jacko12
yeah but for the bookies to change the odds the way they are they must have received some info as they way the odds have changed is unusual especially in a two horse race...
So, for example, if they were not receiving money for craig to go at 4/6, then they might lengthen the odds to 1/1 to attract more money. Remember: people betting does not reflect the same people as those voting. You must be 18 or over to bet. There is no age restriction to voting on BB. EDIT: as chapp21 has already suggested
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Its no wonder I dont go to the bookies, this is majorly confusing!
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Originally Posted by Father Jack
Also, you need to remember that odds are NOT a measure of probability: they are a measure of how happy the bookies are to pay money back for an event happening. Or, its a measure of the RISK that bookies are prepared to take with their money.
Say for instance there was a *measurable* probability of X happening of 50%. Now if you were a bookie you would want to REDUCE the RISK of losing (bookies ALWAYS win in the long term), so you would set the odds at a figure that meant that if YOU DID LOSE, the loss would not exceed your income (in theory) - so , if you established a 50% chance of X, you would set the odds at 2/1 (or lower) AGAINST, rather than say 4/1. (becuase you'd have a net LOSS of £4 for every £1 bet recieved, if you were the bookie). However, in most cases, the probability of X is *not* measurable so the bookies are estimating - which is where they can make mistakes. Just as well or punters would never win: it is only because the odds are a *guess* that we punters win: if the probabilty was measurable, the bookies would just set he odds at the exact probability. |
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Originally Posted by scaryspice
Its no wonder I dont go to the bookies, this is majorly confusing!
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Originally Posted by chapp21
It is confusing if you're not use to it. So you will not be on your own Scary. People have to remember it is not a science and there are many factors that come in to consideration when compiling odds.
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The safest way around it is to keep hold of your money.
I have occasionaly learnt the hard way in the past. |
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Originally Posted by dawson
Bookies will often modify the odds based on the money they receive for a certain bet(plus other factors)
So, for example, if they were not receiving money for craig to go at 4/6, then they might lengthen the odds to 1/1 to attract more money. Remember: people betting does not reflect the same people as those voting. You must be 18 or over to bet. There is no age restriction to voting on BB. EDIT: as chapp21 has already suggested |
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Originally Posted by JamieF
What if its written in ink (IE the grand national in the paper) could they still change the odds so that they wouldn't lose TOO badly?? (the bookies)
Unless you asked to take the price of 10/1 you ticket will automatically be payed at 2/1. Remember that this works both ways so it's not always the best bet to take the price as it might drift out and you could end up with 14/1 for example. |
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Originally Posted by earnie
Or the bookies all know something we dont??
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Originally Posted by JamieF
What if its written in ink (IE the grand national in the paper) could they still change the odds so that they wouldn't lose TOO badly?? (the bookies)
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Originally Posted by JamieF
Thanks man, I get it. Last question... So if the bookies have to pay more for your pound ie 2/1 you get £2 for your £1 and there was an odd of 3/1 where you get £3 for your £1 would it be more likely for 2/1 to occur than 3/1??
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Originally Posted by toffybolox
The bookies know less than you do. They have work to do and dont spend all day/night watching the streaming. They are mearly adjusting odds in proportion to the money being bet. More people are betting on Mary to be evicted so her price to go is shortening.
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Originally Posted by chapp21
Don't be fooled. The bookies have every angle covered. There will be people working for bookmakers whos job it is to watch BB 24/7. They leave nothing to chance. Nothing!!!
they even have people go down to individual stables to watch how a horse is running on the gallops for weeks before big races... |
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Originally Posted by toffybolox
The bookies know less than you do. They have work to do and dont spend all day/night watching the streaming. They are mearly adjusting odds in proportion to the money being bet. More people are betting on Mary to be evicted so her price to go is shortening.
BB is a HUGE money earner for the bookmakers and i wouldn't be suprised if most of the UK bookies had 24/7 dedicated teams to monitor Internet Polls/Live Streams ect. This would be similar to sporting events such as snooker, tennis, golf ect that usually have 'resident' bookies monitoring throughout these events. Although i might be totally wrong. edit*sorry chapp for basically repeating what you quoted.* Last edited by earnie : 03-06-2005 at 14:18. Reason: chapp made similar reply |
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Originally Posted by earnie
Wouldn't be to sure there toffy.
BB is a HUGE money earner for the bookmakers and i wouldn't be suprised if most of the UK bookies had 24/7 dedicated teams to monitor Internet Polls/Live Streams ect. This would be similar to sporting events such as snooker, tennis, golf ect that usually have 'resident' bookies monitoring throughout these events. Although i might be totally wrong. |
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Originally Posted by chapp21
Don't be fooled. The bookies have every angle covered. There will be people working for bookmakers whos job it is to watch BB 24/7. They leave nothing to chance. Nothing!!!
and competitors odds. |
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Originally Posted by dawson
No, you're not wrong. Paddy Power on BBLB yesterday admitted that he had 2 people watching the live streaming. Also had people watching polls and internet forums etc to try and assess risk. Of course also admitted that the amount of stake money was an influence too.
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Originally Posted by earnie
The safest way around it is to keep hold of your money.
I have occasionaly learnt the hard way in the past. the first rule of betting is..... ....only bet that amount of money you are happy to lose. |
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