Vegas odds

Wager $280 on Calzaghe to win $100.
Wager $100 on Hopkins to win $230.

I think that's how it works.

 

why cant they just do it like we do here?

eg. Maskaev is $4.10... you get $4.10 return for every $1 you put on

heaps easier to understand

 

If you like Calzaghe you bet $280 for every $100 you want to win
If you like Hopkins you will be getting $230 for every $100

 

my bad, I didn't notice this

 

No harm done :good

 

something is telling me to wait until the last minute when the odds should tighten up, and bet the freaking house on calzaghe. guys, what do you think? To me this is as much a sure thing as any.

 

What about for the underdog? How do they write that?

EDIT....

I mean the favorite?

Or would it be like $0.25 --> you get $0.25 for every dollar you wager?

 

old habits die hard

 

Calzaghe at -280 would be put as 8/23; or if they round it probably 1/4. And yes you would win .25 cents for every dollar you wager on him at 1/4.

 

Easy with that talk or it will never happen....but yes :yep

 

If people really thought the odds were going to get close they should bet Hopkins now, and Calzaghe later for a good scalp. I don't see the odds getting to close though. Brits aren't that bright, hopkins will remain a great bet.

 

Who in their right mind would bet on Calzaghe if the lose money even if he wins?

 

you get your initial bet back with your winnings