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In response to "I have to think it's a couple of big bets skewing everything, but let's brace for the worst just in case. -- nm" by David

I am dumb but I’m confused how people can bet on a scripted outcome. What am I missing? -- nm

Posted by Epiphany (aka Epiphany) Feb 17 '19, 15:37

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because 'we', the audience, have no idea what's going to happen -- nm - Remlik Feb 17, 15:49 4
- But don't many people know and doesn't that info leak out? - Krusty Feb 17, 15:53 3
  - There's been mole hunts for stuff when the odds shift at the last minute...it's weird to me too. -- nm - Will Hunting Feb 17, 16:00
  - a few people know and leaks happen..but things also change at the very last minute and I mean the very last mintue -- nm - Remlik Feb 17, 15:57
  - There have been extreme last minute wild swings in the the betting, sure. - Tim Feb 17, 15:55
Vegas doesn't allow it, but some of the offshore books allow it with a relatively small max bet. -- nm - Strongbad, Astronauts Champion Feb 17, 15:45

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