Got a phone call at home yesterday. Nice lady with a very English accent who said she was from Betfair. She said that I can have a free $20 bet and if I lose my account will be reimbursed by the said amount.
So I put the money on England (at 2.52) to win the 4th ODI at Lords tonight. The reason being the media over here is babbling on about a 7-0 series win (been listening to Glen McGrath maybe) plus Ponting is back and we usually lose when he rejoins a winning team. Throw in Ponting's woeful captaincy record in England so I might be on a winner here.
Cant lose really. If England wins I pickup some dosh. If the Aussies win, then I can give Hammer some curry and all the other Pommy bastards on here as well.
Of course, the Betfair call could just be a marketing play. Imagine ringing them up if the Poms lose and I don't get my money back. That would cause a few laughs around their office.
