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Old 09-06-2017, 01:30 PM
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Where are you coming up with that? He bet $120,000 and he got back $123,000. He made a $3,000 profit from his $120,000 bet. His ROI is 2.5%. It's not that complicated.
Isn't 1.025 per $1 bet 2.5%
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Old 09-06-2017, 02:07 PM
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Isn't 1.025 per $1 bet 2.5%
Yes, you guys are right.
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Old 09-15-2017, 10:53 PM
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Isn't 1.025 per $1 bet 2.5%
...and my calculator works fine! It's my eyes that have failed me. It said 1.025 (point) not 1,025. (comma)

Just noticed it.
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