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I coached youth sports.

The only thing I'd bet on regarding kids is that they always stop playing to watch low-flying airplanes.

Whole lotta dum dums out there.

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/st...ace-gambling-charges

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Nine youth football coaches or associates in South Florida are facing felony charges in connection with a system of rampant, elaborate and high-dollar gambling on little league football.
The charges are the result of an almost 18-month investigation by the Broward Sheriff's Office into gambling on youth football, an investigation called "Operation Dirty Play" prompted by "Outside the Lines" reporting that exposed flagrant betting during games in the South Florida Youth Football League.
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"Alright Jimmy, this is it. You put the ball in the endzone and you will 'make it rain Skittles' for the rest of your elementary career! **** this up and Elmo gets the tailpipe! JESUS CHRIST JIMMY! NO YOU CAN'T GO PEE PEE RIGHT NOW!"
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Originally posted by Fedya:
I'd rather be the one to keep the vig. Much more relaxing.


I'd assumed that was what they're charged with. They're making the book, not the bets.
Taking bets from parents and uncles, setting a line to even the play on both sides of the bet and keeping the juice only. I don't see this as different from pro, college or high school wagers. Some dupe wants to lay his money against yours, doesn't matter what the contest is, only the odds. The old money for nothin' scheme hooks a lot of people.

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