2% max recommended unless otherwise noted. 1% max recommended for soccer.
For those exploring this method of betting, it's been quite a run, as 4 of the 6 future tickets still alive at the elite 8, with 1 guaranteed to be in the final 4. As usual, if you can sell the tickets on exchanges or otherwise, I recommend it. Another means to hedge is to put a small bet on the opposing team (e.g., Villanova or St. Peters) to lock in a profit on the futures ticket. Current price of futures tickets:
Duke 12 to 1 (now increased 3-fold in value to 4 to 1)
UCLA 30 to 1 (now out; more than doubled in value before last night's game)
Illinois 35 to 1 (gone)
Houston 40 to 1 (now increased more than 10-fold in value, to 3 to 1)
Arkansas 50 to 1 (now increased 5-fold in value, to 10 to 1)
UNC 100 to 1 (now increased more than 15-fold in value to 6 to 1)
Profit on these, if measured like stocks, is a 500% rate of return in just a month's time.
I had the ABSOLUTE PLEASURE of having Carlos Lopez, the Spanish Voice of My Tennessee Volunteers, join me on "Crick's Corner" yesterday & the man DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! He shares with us... His family's journey from Venezuela to America, his path that has led to him sitting in the booth now, as well his future plans for "Vamos Vols"!! I LOVE the PASSION this guy brings EVERY SINGLE DAY & I'm excited to see what's next for him because I believe the SKY IS THE LIMIT!! He has an unwavering faith in God, as well as an UNMATCHED DESIRE to spread a POSITIVE MESSAGE TO BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER ALL ACROSS THE GLOBE!! The world needs MORE FOLKS like Carlos... I can promise you that!!! I have ZERO DOUBTS that God has selected the RIGHT GUY TO DELIVER HIS MESSAGE!! I wish him NOTHING BUT THE BEST & Look forward to seeing what the future holds in store!! Don't miss this GEM My Friends!!
Trust me... The Late, GREAT John Ward would be VERY PROUD!!!!
Good Luck, Good Gamblin, & Vamos Vols!!!!
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Happy Monday Folks!! Hope EVERYONE had a GREAT WEEKEND!! The MLB All-Star Break is upon us, and we're truly in the PEAK of the "Dog Days of Sports"!! Due to that fact... I'm gonna take the next couple days off from "Crick's Picks" & "Crick's Corner" because there simply isn't enough going on... I'll be back with you Beautiful People on Friday (7/18/25)!! I'm gonna enjoy the next few days with my boys!! You & Your Beautiful Families STAY SAFE Out There!!! Good Luck & Good Gamblin!!!!
-Crickett
Bondi dismisses charges in Dr. Moore prosecution!
"Thank you @AGPamBondi for listening to the voters in the end and not letting this trial drag on another week.
I want to thank everyone who pitched in making sure Dr. Moore didn't serve any time and is not a felon."
https://x.com/AGPamBondi/status/1944081479459369090?t=r3_B7n5u52M2R4T8SHGCTg&s=19