We can't lose!

[DarlinginJapan]

So, Mansion are doing a free bet type thing where you can bet up to 100 quid on Spurs, and if they lose they'll refund you money so you can't lose!
The only problem is I don't really know what I'm doing! I've stuck in my money and now I don't know which bit to click on on the odds page! Can anyone help this poor idiot?

http://www.mansion.com/?trackid=93916

[DarlinginJapan]

HELP! What do the odds mean?

-107
+205

Someone must be able to sort me out!

[whistler9027]

it looks like the odds ur talking about is on an exchange..rather than normal odds..ie 2/...9/1...11/2...etc.

the amount you win depends on how many others are betting and whether they bet for or against you...

e.g...spurs v scum...you say at the off a 2-0 win...if loads of others bet same the bookies work out the ratio for and against that bet..during the game if say scum score..you could log on and bet 200 quid spurs winning 3-1...if im logged on and take that as well it affects the overall points ratio and eventual pay out..the bigger the point s gap the better the pay out


it works same over s season bet on say league position..the advantage is you can keep eye on developments and change bet accordingly

[Indianspur]

Sounds a bit complex to me! I think id rather not bet and stay out of gambling! One lucky win and you could end spending ur own money later on in life on the football and horses!

[whistler9027]

all they do is take the draw out of he equation..so its win or lose.....the points represent the ratio

[TomMcLaren]

Got my bet on - £100 Spurs to win on an Asian handicap.

[MarlowSpurs]

Right I think I've sussed it. I've bet £100 on Spurs to win the 2.30 at Aintree.

[DarlinginJapan]

Got my bet on - £100 Spurs to win on an Asian handicap.

Which bet did you click on? I want the safest bet (call me a wuss!) and one of them seems to give Bolton a 2-0 headstart! Can you tell me where and on what you clicked (sorry for being a dickhead!)