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    WC Semis & Final

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    barneybeans
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 1:24 PM ET #26

    Quote Originally Posted by DiamondJack:

    Well someone is sipping the vintage stuff tonight
    The Loewenbrau is much better fresher.

    My 3 Unit play, my average betsize, is the normal bettor's 1U. This so that I can go up or down a little without resorting to fractions.

    so divide by 3 folks  peace_5

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiamondJack:

    Well someone is sipping the vintage stuff tonight
    The Loewenbrau is much better fresher.

    My 3 Unit play, my average betsize, is the normal bettor's 1U. This so that I can go up or down a little without resorting to fractions.

    so divide by 3 folks  peace_5

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 1:28 PM ET #27

    Quote Originally Posted by Barbarossa:

    tried to get those over night , limit orders , England +226 , Argentina +245 , close but didnt get any so far

    @Barbarossa

    At Kalshi, going for a super priced limit order, right? 

     

    Right now Fanduel has +186 and +154 Argentina, England respectively

     

    Are you shooting for regulation only 90+?

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barbarossa:

    tried to get those over night , limit orders , England +226 , Argentina +245 , close but didnt get any so far

    @Barbarossa

    At Kalshi, going for a super priced limit order, right? 

     

    Right now Fanduel has +186 and +154 Argentina, England respectively

     

    Are you shooting for regulation only 90+?

     

     

     
    Barbarossa
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 1:33 PM ET #28

    Quote Originally Posted by barneybeans:

    Quote Originally Posted by Barbarossa: tried to get those over night , limit orders , England +226 , Argentina +245 , close but didnt get any so far @Barbarossa At Kalshi, going for a super priced limit order, right?    Right now Fanduel has +186 and +154 Argentina, England respectively   Are you shooting for regulation only 90+?

    no option to include extra time for that kind of bet 

    you have a few options there to include ET in PARLAYS , TT's are not offered to parlay 

    something they need to fix 

    The Pastor of Disaster
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    Quote Originally Posted by barneybeans:

    Quote Originally Posted by Barbarossa: tried to get those over night , limit orders , England +226 , Argentina +245 , close but didnt get any so far @Barbarossa At Kalshi, going for a super priced limit order, right?    Right now Fanduel has +186 and +154 Argentina, England respectively   Are you shooting for regulation only 90+?

    no option to include extra time for that kind of bet 

    you have a few options there to include ET in PARLAYS , TT's are not offered to parlay 

    something they need to fix 

     
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 1:35 PM ET #29

    @barneybeans

     Good Luck today clover

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    @barneybeans

     Good Luck today clover

     
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 2:59 PM ET #30

    Adding on:

     

     

    M102. England/Argentina

    B3. England TT OV 1½ +168 Incl Extra time   2U

    B4. Argentina TT OV 1½  +186 Incl Extra time   2U

     

    a little more than pizza money. Not sure why so much love for the under on this match

     

    BOL clover

     

    soccerball

     

     

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    Adding on:

     

     

    M102. England/Argentina

    B3. England TT OV 1½ +168 Incl Extra time   2U

    B4. Argentina TT OV 1½  +186 Incl Extra time   2U

     

    a little more than pizza money. Not sure why so much love for the under on this match

     

    BOL clover

     

    soccerball

     

     

     
    barneybeans
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 3:52 PM ET #31

    Quote Originally Posted by Barbarossa:

    no option to include extra time for that kind of bet  you have a few options there to include ET in PARLAYS , TT's are not offered to parlay  something they need to fix
    I wonder how I can offer parlays where I am the holder, will look into that. Best thing about Kalshi is you can't get cut off for winning.

    Half time 0-0

     

    BOL Barb clover

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barbarossa:

    no option to include extra time for that kind of bet  you have a few options there to include ET in PARLAYS , TT's are not offered to parlay  something they need to fix
    I wonder how I can offer parlays where I am the holder, will look into that. Best thing about Kalshi is you can't get cut off for winning.

    Half time 0-0

     

    BOL Barb clover

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 4:57 PM ET #32

    @DiamondJack

     

     

    Quote Originally Posted by DiamondJack:

    @barneybeans  you keep on mentioning some Rum brand? I forget which one. I personally love the 21 year old appleton estate
    When Barb was going to El Salvador I mentioned Ron Izalco, a newer rum from El Salvador, the regular bottling, 10 Year old Ron Izalco, If you're a sipper, and it seems you are, it's just a lttle too sweet on first sip but then evens out. Better and less sweet than Ron Zacappa Solana 23.

    The 10 year old Ron Izalco, IMNSHO is better than their 18, but perhaps I need to give the 18 another chance. 

     

    Goes really well with a cigar

     

     

     

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    @DiamondJack

     

     

    Quote Originally Posted by DiamondJack:

    @barneybeans  you keep on mentioning some Rum brand? I forget which one. I personally love the 21 year old appleton estate
    When Barb was going to El Salvador I mentioned Ron Izalco, a newer rum from El Salvador, the regular bottling, 10 Year old Ron Izalco, If you're a sipper, and it seems you are, it's just a lttle too sweet on first sip but then evens out. Better and less sweet than Ron Zacappa Solana 23.

    The 10 year old Ron Izalco, IMNSHO is better than their 18, but perhaps I need to give the 18 another chance. 

     

    Goes really well with a cigar

     

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 5:09 PM ET #33

    I also had a parlay, Spain and England on the 3 way, shot to hell in the last minutes

     

    This is the 6th or 7th World Cup match I lost in the last 5 mins of regulation/stoppage.

     

    an_arsed

     

     

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    I also had a parlay, Spain and England on the 3 way, shot to hell in the last minutes

     

    This is the 6th or 7th World Cup match I lost in the last 5 mins of regulation/stoppage.

     

    an_arsed

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jul. 15, 2026 - 11:44 PM ET #34

    M103. England/France

    B1. OV 3½ +180 Incl Extra time (FD)  5U

     

    BOL clover

     

    soccerball

     

     

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    M103. England/France

    B1. OV 3½ +180 Incl Extra time (FD)  5U

     

    BOL clover

     

    soccerball

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jul. 16, 2026 - 12:18 AM ET #35

    Quote Originally Posted by TRAIN69:

    I dont think Spain is going to score more than 1 goal tomorrow. Lots of people looking at previous matchups for this wager, and that rarely works out well. France has been the best squad all over the field this whole tournament.....and that won't stop tomorrow.    GL sir

    crickets...

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    Quote Originally Posted by TRAIN69:

    I dont think Spain is going to score more than 1 goal tomorrow. Lots of people looking at previous matchups for this wager, and that rarely works out well. France has been the best squad all over the field this whole tournament.....and that won't stop tomorrow.    GL sir

    crickets...

     
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 9:38 AM ET #36

    GRADED:

    M102. England/Argentina 

    B1. England To Advance -128 6U    -7.68
    B2. 1H Draw -110 3U                       +3.00U
    B3. England TT OV 1½ +168 Incl Extra time 2U -2.00U
    B4. Argentina TT OV 1½ +186 Incl Extra time 2U +3.72U

    2-2 = -2.96   


    Current Complete Running Record:
    43-46-4 = +31.57U

     

     

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    GRADED:

    M102. England/Argentina 

    B1. England To Advance -128 6U    -7.68
    B2. 1H Draw -110 3U                       +3.00U
    B3. England TT OV 1½ +168 Incl Extra time 2U -2.00U
    B4. Argentina TT OV 1½ +186 Incl Extra time 2U +3.72U

    2-2 = -2.96   


    Current Complete Running Record:
    43-46-4 = +31.57U

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 9:38 AM ET #37

     

     

    M103. England/France - PENDING post #34
    B1. OV 3½ +180 Incl Extra time (FD) 5U - PENDING post #34

     

     

    World Cup Final:

    Two teams, Spain and Argentina, who couldn't beat Cape Verde in 90+ are now in the final

    I predicted Spain would beat England in the final in post #1 in this thread - I was wrong

    I still feel England Spain would have been a better, closer and more entertaining match and think the final, now vs Argentina, will be Spain by two goals in regulation for many reasons

    Spain may net 3, so I am also taking two overs 

    With at least two goals Oyarzabal has to net one, perhaps PK

    Someone posted in another thread how Spain just woke up and finally played well vs France and that prior Spain matches this cup had been pretty lackluster (paraphrasing, can't remember the respected poster). Anyone who thinks that about Spain needs to watch Spain vs. Austria, Portugal, Belgium, Uruguay matches again and not look only at final score



    M104. Spain/England

     


    B1. Spain +125
    (Regulation 90+) 6U
    B2. Spain TT OV 1½
    (Incl Extra time) 4U
    B3. OV 2½ GOALS
    (Incl Extra time) -104 2U
    B4. Spain -1½ +400 2U
    B5. Oyarzabal Anytime Goal
    (Incl Extra time) +150 2U
    B6. Merino Anytime Goal
    (Incl Extra time) +350 ½U
    B7. 1H Draw -110 1U

     

    B5,& B6, Mikel and Mikel to score anytime, I parlayed for shits and giggles, pays +842 not an official play of course but for pizza money



    Note: 3U is my average betsize (other folks' 1U)

     

     

    BOL clover

     

     

     soccerball

     

     

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    M103. England/France - PENDING post #34
    B1. OV 3½ +180 Incl Extra time (FD) 5U - PENDING post #34

     

     

    World Cup Final:

    Two teams, Spain and Argentina, who couldn't beat Cape Verde in 90+ are now in the final

    I predicted Spain would beat England in the final in post #1 in this thread - I was wrong

    I still feel England Spain would have been a better, closer and more entertaining match and think the final, now vs Argentina, will be Spain by two goals in regulation for many reasons

    Spain may net 3, so I am also taking two overs 

    With at least two goals Oyarzabal has to net one, perhaps PK

    Someone posted in another thread how Spain just woke up and finally played well vs France and that prior Spain matches this cup had been pretty lackluster (paraphrasing, can't remember the respected poster). Anyone who thinks that about Spain needs to watch Spain vs. Austria, Portugal, Belgium, Uruguay matches again and not look only at final score



    M104. Spain/England

     


    B1. Spain +125
    (Regulation 90+) 6U
    B2. Spain TT OV 1½
    (Incl Extra time) 4U
    B3. OV 2½ GOALS
    (Incl Extra time) -104 2U
    B4. Spain -1½ +400 2U
    B5. Oyarzabal Anytime Goal
    (Incl Extra time) +150 2U
    B6. Merino Anytime Goal
    (Incl Extra time) +350 ½U
    B7. 1H Draw -110 1U

     

    B5,& B6, Mikel and Mikel to score anytime, I parlayed for shits and giggles, pays +842 not an official play of course but for pizza money



    Note: 3U is my average betsize (other folks' 1U)

     

     

    BOL clover

     

     

     soccerball

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 9:58 AM ET #38

    "M104. Spain/England"

    Should read:

    M104. Spain/Argentina  !

     

    Too Late to fix now

     

     

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    "M104. Spain/England"

    Should read:

    M104. Spain/Argentina  !

     

    Too Late to fix now

     

     

     
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 10:34 AM ET #39

    My bad did not see this post three days ago when the over 3 1/2 in the England game was your price , it’s down to -110 at 3 1/2 over now

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    My bad did not see this post three days ago when the over 3 1/2 in the England game was your price , it’s down to -110 at 3 1/2 over now

     
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 12:15 PM ET #40

    Big play on over 3.5 today then?

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    Big play on over 3.5 today then?

     
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 2:47 PM ET #41

    A rule of thumb I should have posted -but I didn't - After the last semi final match it's a good idea to hit the refresh button on your sportsbooks in order to get that opening price on the 3rd place game total. The OV 2½ at the open on Fanduel was -110. I opted for 3½, thinking there will be a scorefest with so many offensive weapons.

    There are a lot of reasons to NOT take the Over today, but I think the secret sauce will be Mbappe trying for the Golden Boot - he's tied with Messi @ 8 goals right now and I have a feeling France will try to feed him enough to hopefully net 2. 

    Last 10 WC 3rd place games average 3.8 Goals

    With the price changes I would not bet this match total - maybe Mbappe Anytime score, but that's @ -140 

     

    BOL with whatever you decide clover

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    A rule of thumb I should have posted -but I didn't - After the last semi final match it's a good idea to hit the refresh button on your sportsbooks in order to get that opening price on the 3rd place game total. The OV 2½ at the open on Fanduel was -110. I opted for 3½, thinking there will be a scorefest with so many offensive weapons.

    There are a lot of reasons to NOT take the Over today, but I think the secret sauce will be Mbappe trying for the Golden Boot - he's tied with Messi @ 8 goals right now and I have a feeling France will try to feed him enough to hopefully net 2. 

    Last 10 WC 3rd place games average 3.8 Goals

    With the price changes I would not bet this match total - maybe Mbappe Anytime score, but that's @ -140 

     

    BOL with whatever you decide clover

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    barneybeans
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 8:12 PM ET #42

     

    Current Complete Running Record:
    44-46-4 = +40.57U

     

    Graded:

    M103. England/France - PENDING post #34
    B1. OV 3½ +180 Incl Extra time (FD) 5U - PENDING post #34  +9.00U

    1-0 = +9.00U

     

    Can't believe all the goals. In post #1 of this thread I figured 5 goals total - but for France vs Argentina. Either way, 10 goals total? confused

     

    Mbappé with 10 goals will get the Golden Boot, there's no way Messi nets more than 1 goal if any vs Spain tomorrow

     

     

    GLTA clover

     

     

     

    The pen is mightier than the pigs
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    Current Complete Running Record:
    44-46-4 = +40.57U

     

    Graded:

    M103. England/France - PENDING post #34
    B1. OV 3½ +180 Incl Extra time (FD) 5U - PENDING post #34  +9.00U

    1-0 = +9.00U

     

    Can't believe all the goals. In post #1 of this thread I figured 5 goals total - but for France vs Argentina. Either way, 10 goals total? confused

     

    Mbappé with 10 goals will get the Golden Boot, there's no way Messi nets more than 1 goal if any vs Spain tomorrow

     

     

    GLTA clover

     

     

     

     
    Lewis1218
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 8:26 PM ET #43

    You’re killing it this World Cup! Great job! moneybag

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    You’re killing it this World Cup! Great job! moneybag

     
    barneybeans
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    Posted: Jul. 18, 2026 - 8:31 PM ET #44

    Quote Originally Posted by Lewis1218:

    You’re killing it this World Cup! Great job!

     

    @Lewis1218

    Thank Lewis, I'm on your boys tomorrow.

    Also during the knockouts R32/R16 I was down to +2 or +3 units because ya know, in sports gambling has it's a grind, hot and cold streaks. (Spelling it out for the noobs, you know who you are)

    I really think if the ref lets them play that Spain wins handily, of course I just jinxed the whole thing thumbs_up

     

     

    The pen is mightier than the pigs
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lewis1218:

    You’re killing it this World Cup! Great job!

     

    @Lewis1218

    Thank Lewis, I'm on your boys tomorrow.

    Also during the knockouts R32/R16 I was down to +2 or +3 units because ya know, in sports gambling has it's a grind, hot and cold streaks. (Spelling it out for the noobs, you know who you are)

    I really think if the ref lets them play that Spain wins handily, of course I just jinxed the whole thing thumbs_up

     

     

     
     
    barneybeans
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    Posted: Jul. 23, 2026 - 3:40 PM ET #45

    Current Complete Running Record:
    46-51-4 = +30.03U

     

    Got a little trounced on the final, Spain xGol 3, you know the story confused

     

     

    Graded: 

    M104. Spain/England

      
    B1. Spain +125 (Regulation 90+) 6U             -6.00U
    B2. Spain TT OV 1½ (Incl Extra time) 4U             -4.00U
    B3. OV 2½ GOALS (Incl Extra time) -104 2U       -2.04U
    B4. Spain -1½ +400 2U                                     -2.00U
    B5. Oyarzabal Anytime Goal (Incl Extra time) +150 2U   +3.00U
    B6. Merino Anytime Goal (Incl Extra time) +350 ½U   -0.50U
    B7. 1H Draw -110 1U                                          +1.00U

    2-5 = -10.54

     

     

    Current Complete WC 2026 FINAL Record:


    46-51-4 = +30.03U   

     

    Losing Record, 47.5%, plus units, that's ML betting folks! Especially when variable staking (Stronger plays having more $ wagered or staked)

     

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    The pen is mightier than the pigs
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    Current Complete Running Record:
    46-51-4 = +30.03U

     

    Got a little trounced on the final, Spain xGol 3, you know the story confused

     

     

    Graded: 

    M104. Spain/England

      
    B1. Spain +125 (Regulation 90+) 6U             -6.00U
    B2. Spain TT OV 1½ (Incl Extra time) 4U             -4.00U
    B3. OV 2½ GOALS (Incl Extra time) -104 2U       -2.04U
    B4. Spain -1½ +400 2U                                     -2.00U
    B5. Oyarzabal Anytime Goal (Incl Extra time) +150 2U   +3.00U
    B6. Merino Anytime Goal (Incl Extra time) +350 ½U   -0.50U
    B7. 1H Draw -110 1U                                          +1.00U

    2-5 = -10.54

     

     

    Current Complete WC 2026 FINAL Record:


    46-51-4 = +30.03U   

     

    Losing Record, 47.5%, plus units, that's ML betting folks! Especially when variable staking (Stronger plays having more $ wagered or staked)

     

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