Me & Skybird are going to Hong Kong to get rich on horse betting

Onkel Neal · 05-05-18, 10:17 PM

Me and Sky are going to write a program to analyse horse racing in Hong Kong and pick winners, allowing us to get rich. Simple plan,and we might even podcast it for a small fee. Who would like to watch the weekly episodes? Sign up here.

Meanwhile, here's a smashing article about a guy who actually did it

That's all I have time for now, I have to start writing the program and Sky is going to stake the first $100 thou. Or, wait, maybe Sky is writing the program and I'm funding it.

Time to go turn the sofa cushions.

Catfish · 05-06-18, 04:56 AM

Nice idea, though i still think it is impossible. Benter had to distribute the money on 50,000 probabilities, you cannot determine the right three horses winning for one game. I guess it it impossible to foresee breaking an ankle, or bribery and fraud in advance, even with the best of algorithms.
A bit like the puppeteer "luck breeding lottery" invented by Jerry Pournelle.

But just.. maybe?
Go ahead.

OT: And he invented algorithms? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhamm...a_al-Khwarizmi

Jimbuna · 05-06-18, 06:43 AM

I found the article interesting. Not often is a bookmaker beaten and I've yet to come across a poor one.

I'd have loved him to write an algorithm for greyhound racing when my old man was alive.

Skybird · 05-06-18, 08:02 AM

Maybe instead of starting to type in code and going to Hongkong I get over to Texas and start shaking you up a little...?

Because there can be no doubt that you will fund it and do the code, and I enjoy the benefits from my sofa throne.

And considering the many typos I type in - do you really want me to type any code...???

Mr Quatro · 05-06-18, 10:47 AM

But you must have forgotten that Sky does not believe in banks or plastic and that he would have to deliver the 100k in person in cash

Not to mention his passport would have to be in order which would entail even more identification papers left to process and with no know pictures of Sky on this forum we can't really really be sure who he is, right?

Onkel Neal · 05-06-18, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Maybe instead of starting to type in code and going to Hongkong I get over to Texas and start shaking you up a little...?

Because there can be no doubt that you will fund it and do the code, and I enjoy the benefits from my sofa throne.

And considering the many typos I type in - do you really want me to type any code...???

Ok, but I insist on a 50/50 split

mapuc · 05-06-18, 01:45 PM

Horse race is one of the sports I prefer to bet on.

My preferred type of betting is on something we call

V75-Here you have to find the winner in 7 trotting race

75 means there are prices for 5, 6 or 7 correct picks.

Mostly there is nothing to those who only had picked 5 out of 7 trotting race.

I have a tv-channel where they show horse race almost around the clock.

Markus

Skybird · 05-06-18, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Ok, but I insist on a 50/50 split

Coding: 25% contribution.
Investing: 25% contribution.

Versus:

Not messing up the code: 25% contribution.
Sofa surveillance of that you do it all correctly: 25% contribution.

Perfectly 50/50 im my book.

u crank · 05-06-18, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

..... and with no know pictures of Sky on this forum we can't really really be sure who he is, right?

German guy on a bicycle. Can't miss him.

mapuc · 05-06-18, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by u crank

German guy on a bicycle. Can't miss him.

Do not forget he will wear a helmet with one of these digital camera like the GoPro on his head.

Markus

STEED · 05-06-18, 05:51 PM

Skybird in China, nah there are no British sun beds he can throw his towel on.

Skybird · 05-06-18, 06:44 PM

Bright heads like mine make their own shiny sunlight.

No need to waste time on a sun bed. I will throw my towel over your head when I overtake you with my bicycle, and film it with a GoPro.

STEED · 05-07-18, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Bright heads like mine make their own shiny sunlight.

No need to waste time on a sun bed. I will throw my towel over your head when I overtake you with my bicycle, and film it with a GoPro.

German humour still as dry as ever.

Watch out China the new Internet sensation Sky is on the way.

That's good news for Neal he can pocket all the money.

mapuc · 05-07-18, 11:27 AM

Now I'm talking in a egocentric way

If I should "invent" a super program like these two fellow did

I would keep it for myself

Markus

em2nought · 05-07-18, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

But you must have forgotten that Sky does not believe in banks or plastic and that he would have to deliver the 100k in person in cash

He rightly doesn't believe in fiat currency either so it will have to be silver or gold. I recommend gold, 100k in silver is damn heavy.

05-05-18, 10:17 PM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Me & Skybird are going to Hong Kong to get rich on horse betting Me and Sky are going to write a program to analyse horse racing in Hong Kong and pick winners, allowing us to get rich. Simple plan,and we might even podcast it for a small fee. Who would like to watch the weekly episodes? Sign up here. Meanwhile, here's a smashing article about a guy who actually did it That's all I have time for now, I have to start writing the program and Sky is going to stake the first $100 thou. Or, wait, maybe Sky is writing the program and I'm funding it. Time to go turn the sofa cushions. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

05-06-18, 04:56 AM	#2
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,767 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Nice idea, though i still think it is impossible. Benter had to distribute the money on 50,000 probabilities, you cannot determine the right three horses winning for one game. I guess it it impossible to foresee breaking an ankle, or bribery and fraud in advance, even with the best of algorithms. A bit like the puppeteer "luck breeding lottery" invented by Jerry Pournelle. But just.. maybe? Go ahead. OT: And he invented algorithms? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhamm...a_al-Khwarizmi __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

05-06-18, 06:43 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I found the article interesting. Not often is a bookmaker beaten and I've yet to come across a poor one. I'd have loved him to write an algorithm for greyhound racing when my old man was alive. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-06-18, 08:02 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,636 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Maybe instead of starting to type in code and going to Hongkong I get over to Texas and start shaking you up a little...? Because there can be no doubt that you will fund it and do the code, and I enjoy the benefits from my sofa throne. And considering the many typos I type in - do you really want me to type any code...??? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-06-18, 10:47 AM	#5
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	But you must have forgotten that Sky does not believe in banks or plastic and that he would have to deliver the 100k in person in cash Not to mention his passport would have to be in order which would entail even more identification papers left to process and with no know pictures of Sky on this forum we can't really really be sure who he is, right? __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

05-06-18, 01:45 PM	#7
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,540 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Horse race is one of the sports I prefer to bet on. My preferred type of betting is on something we call V75-Here you have to find the winner in 7 trotting race 75 means there are prices for 5, 6 or 7 correct picks. Mostly there is nothing to those who only had picked 5 out of 7 trotting race. I have a tv-channel where they show horse race almost around the clock. Markus

05-06-18, 05:51 PM	#11
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Skybird in China, nah there are no British sun beds he can throw his towel on. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-06-18, 06:44 PM	#12
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,636 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Bright heads like mine make their own shiny sunlight. No need to waste time on a sun bed. I will throw my towel over your head when I overtake you with my bicycle, and film it with a GoPro. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

05-07-18, 11:27 AM	#14
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,540 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Now I'm talking in a egocentric way If I should "invent" a super program like these two fellow did I would keep it for myself Markus