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    Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View Post



    Need to get someone who predicted 0-0 or 1-1 to see if they got points for that game, but sounds like Danny got 4 points for 2-1.
    I had 1-1 for the USA game and got 0

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      Feck, that 94th minute penalty cost me the four points.
      We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.

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        Ship the 8 point day

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          Well I guess the penalties question is answered. 5-3 to paraguay sounds like a great game of football. Pity it was pants.

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            Originally posted by 5starpool View Post
            Well I guess the penalties question is answered. 5-3 to paraguay sounds like a great game of football. Pity it was pants.
            Including penalty shootouts as a method for predicting scorelines is lol retarded.
            We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.

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              Originally posted by 5starpool View Post
              Well I guess the penalties question is answered. 5-3 to paraguay sounds like a great game of football. Pity it was pants.
              Originally posted by dannydiamond View Post
              Including penalty shootouts as a method for predicting scorelines is lol retarded.
              I had 0-0 for that, that is just fucking ridiculous.
              Should be an 8 point day, instead, 4, and I'm 6 behind the leader instead of 2.
              Last edited by Lord Sir Banter; 30-06-10, 05:51.
              X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
              Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                Yep, I agree it is stupid. The only thing is that it is the same for everyone (as in everyone runs the risk of this when they predict a draw). The only thing now is to not predict a draw anymore I guess.

                If we has discussed this earlier properly we could have decided that knockout scores were correct after 90 mins or 120 mins and update the scoes to reflect it, but it is probably too late now.

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                  Originally posted by 5starpool View Post
                  Yep, I agree it is stupid. The only thing is that it is the same for everyone (as in everyone runs the risk of this when they predict a draw). The only thing now is to not predict a draw anymore I guess.

                  If we has discussed this earlier properly we could have decided that knockout scores were correct after 90 mins or 120 mins and update the scoes to reflect it, but it is probably too late now.
                  (obviously this rant isn't aimed at you Dom)
                  It's only really the same for anyone who put a draw down for this match (draws had value till the knock outs).
                  It sucks to be one of the few test cases (and right behind the chipleader), now people just know not to put a draw in the knock out stages as you are opting for 0 points. It's not a risk, it's a guarantee.
                  X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                  Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                    Originally posted by Rigger View Post
                    (obviously this rant isn't aimed at you Dom)
                    It's only really the same for anyone who put a draw down for this match (draws had value till the knock outs).
                    It sucks to be one of the few test cases (and right behind the chipleader), now people just know not to put a draw in the knock out stages as you are opting for 0 points. It's not a risk, it's a guarantee.
                    In fairness though once it counted the extra-time it should have become obvious that predicting a draw in the knockout stages was risky as there was a good chance penalties were counted. I changed from a draw in one prediction after that.

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                      Extra time being counted isn't beyond the realms of sense, counting penalties is just pure nutty and it isn't something I considered as a risk, as it's just mental, it makes predicting a draw beyond the group stakes an automatic 0 points and negates their purpose completely - yet allows you to do it.

                      I mean, there are only 3 outcomes in a match, and it has made one of them obsolete half way through the tournament.
                      X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                      Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                        hold 2-1!! 4 pointer + have Holland and Paraguay in another sweepstake at 8/1!

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                          lollers 5 point day by accident I think. I was sure I had brazil 2-1. I either mistyped it or I had gone for holland a few days ago. I'm not gonna complain anyway. Just a few more holds now.

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                            If everyone else agrees to buy out for 9.99 now we could have a deal here

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                              Is there a 3rd place play off match?
                              X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                              Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                                Originally posted by Rigger View Post
                                Is there a 3rd place play off match?
                                Sure is, next Saturday night. So you've another 4 games after tonight to pip cardshark.

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                                  Originally posted by ArmaniJeans View Post
                                  Sure is, next Saturday night. So you've another 4 games after tonight to pip cardshark.
                                  I'd probably need to bink 3-4 correct scores for that to happen.
                                  There are a few people shuffling up behind me.
                                  X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                  Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                                    I think a perfect bink tonight with rigger not binking pretty much seals it for me

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                                      Think it's nearly a formality at this point.
                                      X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                      Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                                        Originally posted by Rigger View Post
                                        Think it's nearly a formality at this point.
                                        Only six points back though, all to play for imo.

                                        Awsome tune to boot

                                        [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiCRZLr9oRw[/ame]
                                        We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.

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                                          Originally posted by Rigger View Post
                                          Think it's nearly a formality at this point.
                                          Second place gets 30% though, so it is not a pointless exercise, although bragging rights will be lost.

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                                            Second comes right after first.

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                                              I thought it was winner takes all??
                                              Let me read back through the thread

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                                                Originally posted by cardshark202 View Post
                                                I thought it was winner takes all??
                                                Let me read back through the thread
                                                It was but there was a suggestion made to split it out a day or two into it, objections were asked for, and none received.

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                                                  Originally posted by 5starpool View Post
                                                  ok, on the prize split thing, a preference by some was mentioned to paying 70/30 for 1st/2nd rather than winner take all. Any objections? None were voiced earlier I think, but if anyone has any, now is the time to say it.
                                                  Yeah I object. I think it should be winner takes all really. It's the purest form of the game. I think whoever wins something like this deserves the full prizepool imo.

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                                                    Wow the majority picked Germany for the win?? Ship it lol

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                                                      Maybe some gave up. I had Germany.
                                                      X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                                      Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                                                        Originally posted by cardshark202 View Post
                                                        Wow the majority picked Germany for the win?? Ship it lol
                                                        Well played cardshark, rigger needs two perfect scores to your nil at the weekend for a tie. Kev is still in with a chance of nabbing second.

                                                        In fairness to you ,rigger and Kev, you've all done very well with your predictions which can be very difficult in alot of these games.

                                                        I'd love to see how you all would have done placing equal bets on every game for the correct scores, pretty sure you'd have all come out well on top.

                                                        We should perhaps get something going for the premiership after this.
                                                        We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.

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                                                          Yeah rigger has to pick uruguay and holland to have a chance. I wouldn't have the time to pick all the scores for a premiership season but would be well up for a champions league one.

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                                                            Urugauy and Holland are my first choices.
                                                            X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                                            Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                                                              Originally posted by Rigger View Post
                                                              Urugauy and Holland are my first choices.
                                                              Good luck!

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                                                                Originally posted by cardshark202 View Post
                                                                Yeah I object. I think it should be winner takes all really. It's the purest form of the game. I think whoever wins something like this deserves the full prizepool imo.
                                                                Bit late now for this.

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                                                                  Originally posted by 5starpool View Post
                                                                  Bit late now for this.
                                                                  lol it was tongue in cheek

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                                                                    Originally posted by cardshark202 View Post
                                                                    lol it was tongue in cheek
                                                                    Disqualified for not showing me due respect.

                                                                    Well done Rigger.

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                                                                      Originally posted by 5starpool View Post
                                                                      Disqualified for not showing me due respect.

                                                                      Well done Rigger.

                                                                      [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_o01xJBXwI[/ame]
                                                                      X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                                                      Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

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                                                                        Ship ship the win.

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                                                                          Originally posted by cardshark202 View Post
                                                                          Ship ship the win.
                                                                          Well Played. IPB props have been a nice little earner for you this World Cup!

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                                                                            X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                                                            Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

                                                                            $ Free Travel Credit with Airbnb $

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                                                                              [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jUBbCgMWmE[/ame]
                                                                              X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                                                              Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

                                                                              $ Free Travel Credit with Airbnb $

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                                                                                Well played cardshark and rigger, I'll sort out the funds and ship tonight!

                                                                                5star, 70/30 yeah?
                                                                                We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.

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                                                                                  yep, less $50 for me for miscellaneous expenses.

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                                                                                    wtf..

                                                                                    An English football fan has told Sky News how a World Cup bet left him feeling a million dollars.

                                                                                    Mike McNally, 29, from Bradford, West Yorks, scooped the £650,000 jackpot (worth $1m) after predicting the most winners of the tournament matches.

                                                                                    The business graduate correctly forecasted 36 out of the 64 results - more than any other punter in the world - to triumph in the online competition.
                                                                                    Link

                                                                                    More here.
                                                                                    X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                                                                    Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

                                                                                    $ Free Travel Credit with Airbnb $

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                                                                                      X can be anything, any number, that is what’s CRAZY about X.
                                                                                      Because X doesn’t roll like that, because X can’t be pinned down!

                                                                                      $ Free Travel Credit with Airbnb $

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                                                                                        Jesus Christ

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                                                                                          Originally posted by Rigger View Post
                                                                                          In all fairness, it's a different ball game when you predict all the winners of each game before the tournament begins. Pretty sure that if everyone put all their predictions into a World Cup predictor, none of us would come close to 36

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                                                                                            Originally posted by Rigger View Post
                                                                                            You were also stuck with whatever teams you had for the later rounds. For example, if you picked England and Italy to get to semi final then you prob had both to win 3 group games (5 wrong), last 16, last 8 and qtr final so you were down 11 results already.

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