Lay off a bet

Is it PotG? said:

I've currently got an even £1 with my brother-in-law that we finsh abover 'Udders. Wouldn't mind laying that off right now.

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Durlston said:

Do you let a bet ride or do you cash out as soon as you make a healthy profit?

I do all my betting in-shop but there have been so many times already this season that I'd take the money and run. I guess it evens itself out over a long period of time but it does feel like Deal Or No Deal with friends or punters on their smartphones at the weekend.

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Durlston said:

Do you let a bet ride or do you cash out as soon as you make a healthy profit?

I do all my betting in-shop but there have been so many times already this season that I'd take the money and run. I guess it evens itself out over a long period of time but it does feel like Deal Or No Deal with friends or punters on their smartphones at the weekend.

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Baldseagull said:

I wished I had layed my Brighton as Champions bet I had with 3 games to go. At that time I could have got £140 laying it off, or £150 if I let it ride and it came in. Letting it ride lost me £20 stake. So you can look on it as I was gambling £140, to win £10, which is a bet I would not normally make. Work out what the extra is by letting it ride, against what you could take now, and make your decision.

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Durlston said:

I know Ernest hates aftertiming but last night I needed Romania to beat Armenia to complete a treble. Armenia were down to ten men since the 54th minute. By some miracle, Romania scored in the 91st minute to break down the Armenians finally.

Sheer relief.

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Durlston said:

I think Newcastle were 9/1 to be champions at that point (not completely sure). I would have stuck a tenner on that if I was going to lay a bet but it looked so unlikely and stingy by the bookies.

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Ernest said:

Proof or you're a LIAR

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