Not getting carried away but...

[LINCrover2]

Just seen we are 4/5 tonight with William Hill online.

Surely an excellent price!

[DRNaith]

Sorry, non-gambler here.  Does that mean for every five pounds I put on I would get that back plus four pounds if we win?

Sounds a bit risky to me.

Maybe I'm just dull and over cautious

 

[LINCrover2]

Yes, if you bet £5, you will get, £4 winnings and your £5 back.

Therefore £20 on, will pay £36 quid. 

[GVARover]

I am not a gambling man either but isn't there tax to pay?

[AntoDRFC]

no tax on any winnings, same as casino/lottery of any amount

[RobTheRover]

Gambling tax was abolished about 15 years ago, I think.

You've been away too long, GVA!

[neil grainger]

To hell with it...let's get carried away!

COME ON YOU REDS!!

[Dutch Uncle]

4-5 on - reminds me of the last time I bet on a horse race (about my third time ever as well)

I took Mrs Dutch to Donny Racetrack as payback for her going to Keepmoat. I bet £5 on a horse at 4-5 on, and it won.........in a dead heat. That halved my return so I got a whole £4.50 back for my fiver.

Bet on a winner and still lost money

[DonnyRTID]

You got done, you should've got your stake money back plus 50% of return.

[Dutch Uncle]

You sure on that? My bet was certainly with a major bookmaker. Paying winnings, however little, to backers of two horses sounds like 'unexpected' extra costs for bookies, and I don't think they do that. I was surprised at the time but they did explain it.

[bobbymax]

Payment was correct Dutch Uncle. Technically only half the bet won so you got half your stake on at 4/5.

[Dutch Uncle]

Thanks Bobbymax

I get some mileage over here telling the tale of betting on a winner and losing money.......

[Mark DRFC]

5/6 now on william hill.... 14/1 for a 3-1 win and 9/2 for brown to score 1st

[jonnydog]

Does this mean we're favourites to win in comparison to a Bury win? I am unsure of betting odds if the smallest number comes first... Only ever been races once and that's it.

[silvesterp]

rovers 8/11 - bury 7/2 on paddy power. Lets hope the bookies are spot on! desperatly hope bury get nothing but 7/2 seems a big price. But, bookies seem to make plenty of money so lets hope for a great result!