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ribonucleic

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Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« on: February 15, 2007, 10:11:33 AM »
Given the, ah, "unpredictability" of the judging, I suspect it would be too high risk for them.
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2007, 10:20:44 AM »
Quote from: ribonucleic on February 15, 2007, 10:11:33 AM
Given the, ah, "unpredictability" of the judging, I suspect it would be too high risk for them.
I doubt there would be enough interest in it to make it worth it...maybe for the Olympia you could find some
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2007, 10:21:45 AM »
Bodybuilding has more 'fixes' than a methadone clinic
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2007, 10:22:19 AM »
uhh the answer is NO
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2007, 10:32:02 AM »
My money is on MARTINEZ!

Remember this coming mr olympia baby!
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2007, 10:37:52 AM »
They don't at Ceasars Palace.  Was just there last weekend and they didn't have anything for bb. 

I did look as I was putting some money on NBA Games.
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ribonucleic

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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2007, 10:44:55 AM »
Quote from: XFACTOR on February 15, 2007, 10:37:52 AM
They don't at Ceasars Palace.

As I feared.

Really, this is about as stinging an indictment of the sport as any hatchet job in Sports Illustrated. Sports bettors are some of the most degenerate gamblers in the world. They'll wager on anything. If even they don't care who wins the Olympia, it's safe to say that - as far as the "real world" is concerned - no one cares.

[And as long as I'm bitching about SI, WTF were they thinking putting that no-talent cooze on the cover of the Swimsuit Issue? I've bought every one for the last 22 years, despite its ever-decreasing quality, but this year I boycott.]
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2007, 10:53:19 AM »
Quote from: ribonucleic on February 15, 2007, 10:44:55 AM


[And as long as I'm bitching about SI, WTF were they thinking putting that no-talent cooze on the cover of the Swimsuit Issue? I've bought every one for the last 22 years, despite its ever-decreasing quality, but this year I boycott.]

I'm with you on that, wtf. It was more of a photoshop spectacular, and it still did not look good.
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2007, 12:32:09 PM »
How would the book makers know who got their rod greased the night before??
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2007, 12:38:35 PM »
c'mon now.
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2007, 12:41:40 PM »
Vegas only takes bets on real sports/events...............
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2007, 03:38:25 PM »
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2007, 03:42:44 PM »

 

      >:(    Grrrr!
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2007, 04:40:19 PM »
Quote from: Special Ed on February 15, 2007, 03:38:25 PM
If anyone's interested, I am currently taking action on the Arnold.

OPENING BETTING LINE
(To Win)
Martinez: 2:1
Freeman:3:1
Heath 4:1
Warren:5:1

Minimum Bet: $20
Method: Paypal
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Hahaha....that's awesome! Why not take advantage of a situation,  Sometimes ya just gotta Hustle!
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ribonucleic

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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2007, 04:44:13 PM »
4:1 on Heath?

That's some sweet action! If only I hadn't spent the last of my money on those MuscleTech supplements to help me achieve my muscular development goals...  :(
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2007, 05:14:00 PM »
Quote from: jaejonna on February 15, 2007, 10:21:45 AM
Bodybuilding has more 'fixes' than a methadone clinic
Agreed, These guys could be bought for a Muscletech Bar!
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2007, 05:29:43 PM »
Quote from: ribonucleic on February 15, 2007, 04:44:13 PM
4:1 on Heath?

That's some sweet action! If only I hadn't spent the last of my money on those MuscleTech supplements to help me achieve my muscular development goals...  :(



Hahaha...Are you saying the 300 pgs of ad space is not making you stronger when u read it?? ;D
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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2007, 05:36:28 PM »
Quote from: dirk digler on February 15, 2007, 12:32:09 PM
How would the book makers know who got their rod greased the night before??

Once again....the discussion is about Las Vegas taking bets on BB.....and you automatically think of someone getting their rod greased.

amazing....
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ribonucleic

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Re: Do Vegas sportsbooks lay odds on bodybuilding contests?
« Reply #18 on: February 15, 2007, 05:44:29 PM »
Quote from: Chick on February 15, 2007, 05:36:28 PM
Once again....the discussion is about Las Vegas taking bets on BB.....and you automatically think of someone getting their rod greased.

amazing....

Indeed. I would have expected more of "dirk digler".  >:(
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