reddogkev Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 The guy who's put the £5 bet on LCFC to win the league. Surely he has to cash out now, is it something like 3 grand he would take home? I'd cash out now, would you??????????????? Madness not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I would have cashed out a couple months ago, imagine if you did then for 1/5th of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touch_my_butter Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 No. Way. Probably not even for half the money now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 4 minutes ago, Griffin said: I would have cashed out a couple months ago, imagine if you did then for 1/5th of the price. A couple of months back, I would say the bookies were still confident Leicester wouldn't stand a chance to finish a top, so wouldn't have offered anything substantial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Difficult one. I think they'll falter during the run-in, but imagine the money you'd lose if you cashed out and they went on to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 12 minutes ago, Offside said: Difficult one. I think they'll falter during the run-in, but imagine the money you'd lose if you cashed out and they went on to win it. I would, he's a fan....it's WIN-WIN ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Let's say you've bet £100 at 500/1 and ignore tax to make the maths easy. You think you have a 50/50 chance of winning then you should sell for anything over £25k. I think Leicester have a slightly worse than 50/50 chance simply due to squad depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 By cashing out you play into the bookies hands. They always win. However it is once in a life time money, hence why people play the lottery, despite its odds being greater than the winnings.If the cash you're offered will allow you to do something you've always wanted or make a real difference then cash out, if not then play on. There was a lady on deal or no deal who was offered 80,000 to deal, but she risked it on the quarter million because she needed a quarter mill to achieve her dream. She lost, but still with £80,000 she would have probably passed away (she was an older lady) before she raised the rest. Personally, I'd play on. The idea of owning my own home is a pipe dream for many young, single, low earners like myself so I'd go for the jackpot as it were, but you have to play not only the odds of actually winning, but play the odds of life too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CribbsRed Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 48 minutes ago, Nibor said: Let's say you've bet £100 at 500/1 and ignore tax to make the maths easy. You think you have a 50/50 chance of winning then you should sell for anything over £25k. I think Leicester have a slightly worse than 50/50 chance simply due to squad depth. That's one of the (few) benefits of betting... No tax consequences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 5 hours ago, Nibor said: Let's say you've bet £100 at 500/1 and ignore tax to make the maths easy. You think you have a 50/50 chance of winning then you should sell for anything over £25k. I think Leicester have a slightly worse than 50/50 chance simply due to squad depth. Certainly not 50/50, one bookie still has them at 7/2, if you are due to win £20,000 a bookie would offer you round about £3,000 to cash out at their present odds, would of been more before the Arsenal game, this will change after every game, if Leicester were to lose this Saturday that £3,000 will decrease dramatically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I'd have been a lot more defiant about it before that Arsenal result. Can't help but feel that's the turning point, though I desperately want them to see it through. Would be a great story just for those handful of hopeless dreamers who backed their side with their hard earned no matter how ridiculous it seemed at the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Cash out now IMO. As much as I'd like to see it, I just don't see Leicester winning the league - although I would love to be proved wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 7 hours ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: By cashing out you play into the bookies hands. They always win. However it is once in a life time money, hence why people play the lottery, despite its odds being greater than the winnings.If the cash you're offered will allow you to do something you've always wanted or make a real difference then cash out, if not then play on. There was a lady on deal or no deal who was offered 80,000 to deal, but she risked it on the quarter million because she needed a quarter mill to achieve her dream. She lost, but still with £80,000 she would have probably passed away (she was an older lady) before she raised the rest. Personally, I'd play on. The idea of owning my own home is a pipe dream for many young, single, low earners like myself so I'd go for the jackpot as it were, but you have to play not only the odds of actually winning, but play the odds of life too. Good point,with life being 6\4 against!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Look at it a different way. Would you buy his bet off him for £1,000 right now..? I wouldn't. What Leicester have done is amazing and fair play to them but they are not going to win the league, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 No cup games, no European distractions and one game left against a top 5 side. I'd say they've still got a good chance. It's how they respond to last Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 7 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Look at it a different way. Would you buy his bet off him for £1,000 right now..? I wouldn't. What Leicester have done is amazing and fair play to them but they are not going to win the league, IMO. If we are talking about the guy with £50 @ £500/1 then the only answer is bite his hand off and use the exchange to lay Leicester. Recoup the 1k if they don't do it and at approx 7/2 it'll put a dent of 7.5k into the 25k if they win. You could use the same method to make a profit regardless of the result (assuming there are enough people on the exchanges looking to back Leicester). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I know a bloke who put £10e/w(1000/1)( Leicester to win league and £50 to finish in top four(500/1). Bet Fred tried to pay him off just before Christmas with £750 for both bets!! He said no. I personally would let bet ride as if you were mad enough to put it on surely this is a position you would have dreamed off at start of season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I wouldn't cash out, I think they still stand a real chance. As Tom has pointed out, no cup games, so plenty of chance to rest compared to the others & on paper, the easier run-in. No real injury issues & the squad really seem to be still grounded in their understanding of what's in front of them. I think it's theirs for the taking & I really don't see them faultering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellfire Corner Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I put on £10 for City to get promoted this season. Strange I haven't heard from the the bookies asking me if I want to cash out. Maybe they will contact me soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I believe the cash out is around £3,500... I honestly don't know what I'd do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I would let it ride, £3,500 is a nice sum but 25 could be life changing for a lot of people. Who knows Leicester could win the next 5 or 6 matches then you would be gutted cashing out for 3 grand!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 No deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 They have just come through two of the toughest games of the season with 3 points, I'd let it ride a bit. That said I think I'd bottle it coming down to the last few games, Chelsea and Man Yoo away in the last 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Hellfire Corner said: I put on £10 for City to get promoted this season. Strange I haven't heard from the the bookies asking me if I want to cash out. Maybe they will contact me soon! Call me crazy, heck call me a dreamer, but I'd fancy a big wedge on the same bet in the summer. City to win promotion next season, got to be worth a punt. And back to Leicester, was there a cabal of Leicester fans who felt quietly confident about their chances this season??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 No I wouldn't cash out. Firstly, I am sure the people who put these bets on didn't really think the bet would come home and were prepared to lose the money. Secondly I truly believe ( and hope) they do win it,their run-in is favorable with no cup distractions. I think the pressure will continue to build every week, if they keep winning, and it's all about how they cope with that, so far they have done that admirably. In my opinion Spurs are their biggest threat but they have the Europa League which has proven an issue for teams in the past. Leicester just need to focus on themselves, keep calm and do the one game at a time thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I would wait and see what team Spurs put out tonight. If it's full strength and they look like they're taking Europa League seriously then let it ride, if it's a load of kids, hit the button and get your money. I'm a little biased as my Dad was a Spurs fan, so I'm one of the few who don't want Leicester to win it! I'd love to see Spurs win it, all the young, English talent they have there - can only be good for the future of the national team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Rarely bet, and have not bet in this way, but on the basis I am a spread the risk sort of person, can you cash out half of it and let the other half ride? Otherwise would be looking to at least cover it with some bets on the N London sides. Mind you, that is most likely why I bet very little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 The only reason I don't want spurs or Leicester to win the league is because their fans sing that god awful "everywhere we go, making all the noise" song. Don't know why but I just really, really hate that chant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 1 hour ago, ScottishRed said: No I wouldn't cash out. Firstly, I am sure the people who put these bets on didn't really think the bet would come home and were prepared to lose the money. Secondly I truly believe ( and hope) they do win it,their run-in is favorable with no cup distractions. I think the pressure will continue to build every week, if they keep winning, and it's all about how they cope with that, so far they have done that admirably. In my opinion Spurs are their biggest threat but they have the Europa League which has proven an issue for teams in the past. Leicester just need to focus on themselves, keep calm and do the one game at a time thing. Personally don't agree with your first line. It's one thing loosing £10 at the start of the season, but they could take a guaranteed £3,000. That's actual money, big difference to just loosing the £10 now. With bets I now normally set an amount of how much I'll cash out on, e.g. if the bet could win £700 from £10, but I could cash out at £110 I would. Stops me getting greedy or kicking myself it a late goal goes in and meaning I'd loose everything (which had in the past). £3,000 pays for season tickets for the next few years. I'd take the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Tomarse said: No cup games, no European distractions and one game left against a top 5 side. I'd say they've still got a good chance. It's how they respond to last Sunday. Same as Liverpool a couple of years ago. One mistake later and that challenge slipped away. If Lady Luck is shining on Leicester they will win it. Norwich and WBA next. 6 points from these games and the Arsenal game is well out of mind and the charge is on again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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