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David__77

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44. I got a 20% return on such a site after accounting for fees.

Reply to LiberalArkie (Original post)

Wed Dec 16, 2020, 02:07 AM

Dec 2020

I saw such dedicated betting for outlandish Trump-friendly scenarios (like that Trump would win New Hampshire) I got into the markets in October.

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Trump supporters rage after losing hundreds of thousands in political betting markets [View all] LiberalArkie Dec 2020 OP

So one person bet more money on Trump AFTER the election was called for Biden? SouthernCal_Dem Dec 2020 #1

Fuck if these markets are that inefficient, I should have bet there. Lucky Luciano Dec 2020 #15

I was watching a betting site, on Nov 6 Trump was down to 7 but jumped to 17 days later Hamlette Dec 2020 #25

Even after States Certified their Results Last Week, Trump Bettors Still were Buying at 12-15% Stallion Dec 2020 #42

LOSERS -- Get a brain. NCjack Dec 2020 #2

So Sad, Helen... It's what you get Cha Dec 2020 #3

Maybe they should have followed the polls .. CatMor Dec 2020 #4

Shouldn't have closed their books central scrutinizer Dec 2020 #5

That's my thought rpannier Dec 2020 #20

Unbelievable. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #6

bought at 6/4 - thanks - and Merry Christmas! oioioi Dec 2020 #7

I have a bridge in Brooklyn that some of those people may like as an investment opportunity. TeamPooka Dec 2020 #8

Sucker born everyday. GulfCoast66 Dec 2020 #9

#GriftOfTheMAGA alterfurz Dec 2020 #10

Where do I send my money? GopherGal Dec 2020 #29

Hahahahahahahahaha not fooled Dec 2020 #41

I hope they lost more than they can afford Progressive dog Dec 2020 #11

The can join allthe avid berttors in Vegaswho KEW they were on a winning streak & napi21 Dec 2020 #12

Feb 2021 -Trump family (including Donald) reveals they bet against him via proxies. keithbvadu2 Dec 2020 #13

Morans Kittycow Dec 2020 #14

Thank you :) mdbl Dec 2020 #16

I didn't know this amount of stupidity existed outside of the US. brush Dec 2020 #17

Fools and their money. paleotn Dec 2020 #18

And yet, Trump's lawyers cited to the betting markets as evidence that the result was wrong. TomSlick Dec 2020 #19

That particular claim of his gave me a huge chuckle. thenelm1 Dec 2020 #31

That was not my response but I get it. TomSlick Dec 2020 #34

Wow! Rebl2 Dec 2020 #39

Probably Russian gambling sites infullview Dec 2020 #21

I bet that hurt. nt Xipe Totec Dec 2020 #22

..... ailsagirl Dec 2020 #23

Let me bask in the observation - they aren't going to learn risk management from Trump bucolic_frolic Dec 2020 #24

It's called a stupid tax. Demobrat Dec 2020 #26

This is so removed birdographer Dec 2020 #27

I hear you Deuxcents Dec 2020 #35

That explains the claims that a Biden victory would have lots of people losing their lifes savings. Lancero Dec 2020 #28

Guess Helen got Art Of The Deal'd! Initech Dec 2020 #30

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Rebl2 Dec 2020 #37

Well, that explains everything... AmyStrange Dec 2020 #32

That's what happens when you bet on a loser! WVreaper Dec 2020 #33

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. DinahMoeHum Dec 2020 #36

Ah, when their fake world and our real world collide Mr. Ected Dec 2020 #38

Sick of winning yet? Aussie105 Dec 2020 #40

Helen is so stupid, it hurts. She's not even subjected to the RW noise machine here Vivienne235729 Dec 2020 #43

I got a 20% return on such a site after accounting for fees. David__77 Dec 2020 #44

Some fools think they are as good at grifting as Trump. They lose too! KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2020 #45