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Old June 16th, 2008, 10:40
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I didnt win a pip out of my selections mate - close, in the tip of Villegas especially - but whilst all my guys were in the hunt at some point and all made the cut and all threatened to turn my bets into winning ones, none did.

Ultimately, I could have placed saver bets in game on Tiger, Westwood, Karlsson, Els, etc plus all the rest that could have (eventually) made my original stake a no lose or even a small profit - but to me, purely IMO in this instance, it kinda defeated the object. I wasnt gambling on the Open to really make a profit, I was just putting a stake on my selections to give me a bit more excitement in watching them. If they won, or finished top 5, then great, I win some cash as well...but if not, its meh....just a bit of disposable cash gone to whichever bookie i placed the bet with.

Ive never really had the time or inclination to go into these exchanges - i guess im an old fashioned punter - basically my instincts and reading of events against the bookies on the odds he's offering. If im right, i win...if im wrong, he does. I get my betting enjoyment like that, and out of little side bets that I had with Bally and Tony, not just covering all options as that, to me, takes away a lot of the significance of the game/tourney. In reality, I should have gone straight to the exchanges and bet on Woods to beat Mickleson so it was a no lose bet with Tony, but that in a way defeats the object for me, as then i wouldnt have cared less who prevailed out of Lefty and Woods. Same with my bet with Bally...

Each to their own mate - fully respect your involvement and knowledge on the exchanges. Its just not for me, thats all. Not yet anyway!!!
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