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rts
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They've got me.

I got an email yesterday from Betfair offering me a free £10 bet. You have to deposit a tenna to get this, but I thought I'd do it.

My first bet was on Arsenal to beat Blackburn. I won.

Second was Ireland to beat Scotland at the rugby (although I would have preffered Scotland to have beat Ireland). I won

Today was Chelsea to beat Man City. Not a touch choice.

This got me up to £30 in my account. This being the £10 deposited, £10 free bet, and winnings.

I've now put the lot on Spurs to beat Villa.

Personally I don't follow much sport, but the last twenty minutes of the latter is getting my complete attention!

Obviously this could be the presipist of a slippery slope, but so far so good! Famous last words...

So, do other Metropollers ever have an affair with online betting?
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Sput
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Someone much wiser than me once said gambling is a tax on stupidity. I'm inclined to agree.
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cdd
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Agreed, unless you factor in the fact that some people enjoy gambling. In which case it's just paying for enjoyment, isn't it?
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Sput
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and if you're doing that you might as well get a good hooker.
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Chie
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I find your avatar quite disturbing, Sput.
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Nini
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Then the effect is complete, he's still cleaning septic tanks with an industrial pump though.
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Sput
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Hey it pays the bills PLUS I get to keep anything I find in there!
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Nini
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I guess the "scientist" gig only pays so much, got to do something on the side and after that third failed attempt at prostitution it was that or nothing.
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Sput
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You've hit the nail on the head: I'm actually a prostitute catering to the bad-breathed crowd, which is where the mask comes in.
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Nini
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Must like it kinky then, didn't reckon Tyvek was alluring but of course it is on you, rawr.
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