Surprised the bookie in question took the bet. They once refused me 500 on an even money NFL handicap bet!

By the way, he stands to win 88k, not 209k as the story claims.

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 19/09/2014 13:30:49    1653849

Did the story not say a return on 209? That is not winning.

But in relation to the punter in question, he is one of 2 things.
1.) A nutter who has put his life savings on it. 121k(why the odd number)
2.) Someone who has a clean fortune and can afford to do this.

If he's number 1 I hope for his sake they win

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 19/09/2014 13:39:54    1653863

I'm pretty sure he'll be paid out €209k... €121+€88k being €209.....!!!!

Catchingcrows88 (Derry) - Posts: 2 - 19/09/2014 13:40:53    1653864

I think what they mean is his €121k + €88k winnings add up to €209k

I think he's stupid to be honest. Most people calling it to close to pick an winner but i guess thats why its called gambling

chriscart580 (Meath) - Posts: 376 - 19/09/2014 13:41:00    1653865

More money than cents, pardon the pun

woops (Kerry) - Posts: 2073 - 19/09/2014 13:51:09    1653872

Whoah!

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 19/09/2014 14:02:53    1653881

Well we don't know the mans financial situation but if he is a millionaire then why not?

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 19/09/2014 14:14:56    1653886

Catchincrows, he stands to win 88,000, not 209,000.

Wish I was your bookie :-)

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 19/09/2014 14:23:47    1653892

I'd be a bit sceptical to be honest given the particular firm's notorious reluctance to lay big bets, or even not so big bets as in my case! Only possible reason might be that they have cleaned up with Dublin and Mayo having gone out and have a few quid to risk.

As for the bet in question, I would say there are safer 8/11 shots this weekend!

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 19/09/2014 14:27:39    1653895

should have covered himself in case of a draw to get back 8000 less,draw no bet was 4/6,if game is a draw both teams will probably be 10/11 the next day,hope they win but I have a feeling Kerry will do it

kasbah_bliss (Longford) - Posts: 41 - 19/09/2014 14:31:32    1653898

As a keen punter for over 20 years,this is a very risky bet.Cant see the value in it.Didnt even cover the draw,just in case.Brave man all the same.Hope he has enough toilet roll in for the second half.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 19/09/2014 14:32:14    1653899

Id go for it being Joey Barton!!

bumpernut (Antrim) - Posts: 1852 - 19/09/2014 15:34:11    1653941

Could be Joey Barton. The 121,000 euro is equivalant to 100,000 pounds sterling.

Inthrough (Donegal) - Posts: 32 - 19/09/2014 16:24:14    1653977

hurlingdub
County: Dublin
Posts: 6615

1653892
Catchincrows, he stands to win 88,000, not 209,000.

Wish I was your bookie :-)

Your stake is seen as a winning as you can't get it back unless you win.
'He stands to win 209,000' is the correct term

Superglue (Kerry) - Posts: 1283 - 19/09/2014 16:38:33    1653988

The bet was placed 15 minutes after the man up the tree was last seen.... Ineteresting

HandballRef (Donegal) - Posts: 520 - 19/09/2014 17:45:24    1654033

No serious punter sees their stake as part of their winnings Superglue.

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 19/09/2014 17:56:31    1654039

Donegal should win by 7-9.Very fit team and expect Murphy at FF tomorrow

HandyMoran (Roscommon) - Posts: 327 - 20/09/2014 13:17:24    1654183

He has more money then sense. Best of luck to him.

OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 20/09/2014 13:25:17    1654187

Ouch

bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4624 - 21/09/2014 19:38:57    1654717