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From: erik@ssc-vax.UUCP (Erik Strom)
Newsgroups: net.news.group,net.games,net.rec,net.sport,net.math
Subject: Re: gambling on interest in
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Date: Fri, 30-Nov-84 11:40:39 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 30 11:40:39 1984
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> This is a feeler to determine the level of interest in a discussion group
> that might possibly be called net.rec.gamble.  The major topic of the group
> would be winning-strategy regarding (I can't stress this enough) LEGAL forms
> of gambling.  In particular, proven or suspected "winnable" gambling such as
> black jack, dog racing, horse racing, and Jai Alai come to mind, though
> subjects such as lotteries and other games of chance (roulette, etc.) might
> also be discussed.  The twin subjects of game theory and computer-aided
> gambling (CAG to add yet another acronym) would be welcome topics of
> discussion in this group.
> 
> Here is the chance to voice your opinion on this topic.  If you have any
> interest in this idea either pro or con, please submit your views to
> net.news.group (only!) or to me directly.  Thank you.


   I'd like to see it. (Perhaps net.bets is a better name!) My particular
 interest is in horse racing, especially the West Coast circuit between
 Longacres and Bay Meadows. I'd like to see a discussion on trainer 
 tactics such as vitamin dosing, and tongue ties.


 From the lair of Big E             Erik
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