The first couple of years when sports bookie’s were putting up over/under totals on baseball games, it was a very experimental process. Most games were set at 8 or 9 for total scores by both teams. Well years ago, a man flew to Chicago, and figured out that the wind almost everyday plays a very big role in the games at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. An elderly lady living in a very tall apartment, just across the street made a deal that would change both of their lives. 15 minutes before each game, the gambler would call the lady at her home and ask here which direction the flags were pointing do to the wind blowing on or off of the lake. If the wind was blowing out to the outfield, he would bet the game to be high scoring because of the increased chances of there being more home runs. If the flags were blowing in, he would bet the game to be low scoring because the ball was not going to be hit far on those days. He would then pay the lady’s rent each month. This man made a killing over the first few years. Now since the age of technology, the sports books now get this information before they post up the odds. When the wind is blowing out, you can see these over/under totals be posed up to 13 runs, or as low as 7, depending on the wind direction.
A doctor answers his phone and hears the familiar voice of a colleague on the other end of the line. "We need a fourth for poker," said the friend. "I'll be right over," whispered the doctor. As he was putting on his coat, his wife asked, "Is it serious?" "Oh yes, quite serious," said the doctor gravely. "In fact, there are three doctors there already!"
A man walks into a butcher's shop and inquires of the butcher: "Are you a gambling man?" The butcher says "Yes", so the man said: "I bet you L50 that you can't reach up and touch that meat hanging on the hooks up there." The butcher says "I'm not betting on that." "But I thought you were a gambling man" the man retorts. "Yes I am" says the butcher "but the steaks are too high."
A woman was in a casino for the first time. The spinning ball of the roulette wheel has always caught her attention. She decides to play at the roulette table and she says, "I have no idea what number to play." A young, good-looking man nearby suggests she play her age. Smiling at the man, she puts her money on number 29. The wheel is spun, and 36 comes up. The smile drifts from the woman's face and she faints.
Dear John, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off our engagement. Won't you forgive and forget? Your absence is breaking my heart. I was a fool - nobody can take your place. I love you. All my love, Belinda. xxxxoooxxxx P.S. Congratulations on winning this week's lottery.
"What'll you have, Normie?" "Well, I'm in a gambling mood, Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever comes out of that tap." "Looks like beer, Norm." "Call me Mister Lucky."
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