Started at 15...running bets for the parents at the local TAB...suspended (and got caned) for running a poker game (during science in Year 11) for quite large amounts of money in those days...

Worst thing was to win $800 on a $20 bet in 1977...its been downhill all the way since (hahaha)! Started betting on sports recently particularly EPL and NRL...average $250/ usually line bets.

Love racing and have owned and sold horses (not for profit) over the years...been lots of fun and met some great people, who have become good friends since...

Have a happy new year guys and a cool beer (for me)...

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Why waste money on education when you can gamble it away on the horses? Its more fun when youre doing it and you learn quickly...esp when you lose...