dmarc117 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Man beats bookmakers by turning 100Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:29 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - A British man celebrated his 100th birthday with 25,000 pounds ($50,000) in winnings on Tuesday after he beat the bookmakers with a wager that he would live for a century. Alec Holden, from Epsom, south west of London, had placed a 100 pound bet with bookmaker William Hill almost 10 years ago that he would live to be 100 years old. The retired engineer said a daily diet of porridge and playing chess was the key to his longevity -- as was remembering to keep breathing. "When we started taking these bets, a 100 years old seemed to be an almost mythical landmark and we were prepared to offer massive odds," said Rupert Adams of William Hill. "But these age wagers are starting to cost us a fortune." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Shoot, It's my birthday today too, and I had not a single wager outstanding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Shoot, It's my birthday today too, and I had not a single wager outstanding... i'll bet you on even odds that you don't live until your next birthday. As part of the bet though, you have to send me your address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Shoot, It's my birthday today too, and I had not a single wager outstanding... Happy 39th Birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Happy 39th Birthday. Thanks, Big John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Happy 39th Birthday. +1. One year away from the big 4-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 One year away from the big 4-0. Tell me about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Happy B-Day BH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Happy B-Day Bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Happy B-Day Bro... Back atcha, buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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