Do contest picks really matter?

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Tanko

Tanko

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Other than for contest, most of the time you’re actually not betting those games

There’s a big difference, putting real money on a game compared to some sort of contest pic or mental play

This doesn't make sense.

You likely use what you believe to be your best picks when playing in contests.
Why would you not subsequently bet on your "best picks".

I must be missing something here.
 

djefferis

djefferis

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Depends

Some people take them seriously and even if they are not betting the game - may have followers.

Others bet strategy only - going against popular plays to try and gain an advantage - if the majority lose - you pick up a win and a big advantage going against them.

if your playing to win - you treat it like “real money” everytime - this isn’t monopoly - it’s gambling and your playing for more than bragging rights.
 

KVB

KVB

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This doesn't make sense.

You likely use what you believe to be your best picks when playing in contests.
Why would you not subsequently bet on your "best picks".

I must be missing something here.

Depends on the contest situation.

If everybody in the contest is on your best play, then, for purposes of the contest, it might serve you better to go against it.

Really does depend on the contest and the situation.
 

RRsilver

RRsilver

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Other than for contest, most of the time you’re actually not betting those games

There’s a big difference, putting real money on a game compared to some sort of contest pic or mental play
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