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In response to "I want to see a Venn Diagram of "people who have a gambling problem" and "people who bet on 8-team parlays" -- nm" by Strongbad

I'm not familiar enough with gambling to know. Are you saying only gamblers do it or only non-gamblers do? -- nm

Posted by David (aka David) Mar 7 '22, 13:51

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It kind of hits both ends of the spectrum. It's either filthy casuals or people in trouble with guys with no necks. -- nm - Reagen Mar 7, 14:22
My opinion, anyone that bets more than say $50 on a 8 team parlay, has a problem. -- nm - Strongbad Mar 7, 14:22
As a non-gambler, would you bet on a slate where you have to win all 8 games? -- nm - spamlet Mar 7, 13:54 6
- Counterpoint: I see a lot of ST people talk about making parlays. -- nm - David Mar 7, 14:12 4
  - If you play it for fun, it’s akin to 2 bucks on a Powerball. Then there’s paying 50-100 per drawing on Powerball. - Will Hunting Mar 7, 14:36
  - They're a lot of fun. - Strongbad Mar 7, 14:26 2
    - That's why I asked. Those are the ones that appeal to me the most. I'd never bet on a game line. But I might try a win/lose parlay as proof of skill. -- nm - David Mar 7, 14:28 1
      - There is absolutely nothing wrong with - Strongbad Mar 7, 14:31
- In the right scenario for shits and giggles maybe. -- nm - znufrii Mar 7, 14:02

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