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What exactly are points?

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  • 23-08-2010 4:24pm
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    Chaotic_Forces
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    I'm new to gambling and anytime I look here I always see "I've got X to win at 2.50 points" or something like it. I understand odds but are points only for online betting?


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    x PyRo
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    It's just handier for punters who want to keep their staking private.

    Usually it's a 1pt to 5pt measure, with 1pt being a weak confidence selection and smaller stakes and 5pts being a full confidence, maximum bet.

    It's better than telling people who much you're winning/losing from gambling.


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    Chaotic_Forces
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,659 ✭✭✭Chaotic_Forces


    Ah right. I thought it was some online thing with a pt = X amount of euro or something. Thanks for clearing it up.


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