JustRalph |
05-31-2021 05:21 PM |
Mattress Mack says hello
He says he should have consulted Paceadvantage figure makers before he bet a million on the Derby :lol:
Spent a little time with him today. Love this guy.
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ReplayRandall |
05-31-2021 05:37 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
(Post 2727674)
He says he should have consulted Paceadvantage figure makers before he bet a million on the Derby :lol:
Spent a little time with him today. Love this guy.
https://youtu.be/8w63eQNuwWg
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Seems like a nice guy to have a cocktail with and shoot the breeze...:ThmbUp:
I didn't know that we have "Figures" here at Paceadvantage....Who knew, must be an insiders club....:cool:
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JustRalph |
05-31-2021 05:46 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by ReplayRandall
(Post 2727679)
Seems like a nice guy to have a cocktail with and shoot the breeze...:ThmbUp:
I didn't know that we have "Figures" here at Paceadvantage....Who knew, must be an insiders club....:cool:
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In speaking with him he referred to having seen figures printed out from this site. It appears this goes back to when CJ used to share his figures here on big race days. He couldn’t remember who’s figures they were. But I’m pretty sure he was talking about CJ’s.
In response to your comment, your last sentence is correct
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AMPHAR |
05-31-2021 07:49 PM |
Lol.
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PaceAdvantage |
05-31-2021 09:11 PM |
Cool Ralph...you're the best! :ThmbUp::ThmbUp:
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GMB@BP |
05-31-2021 09:27 PM |
too cool Ralph....yea, them figures, this is the first place I saw them at.
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CheckMark |
05-31-2021 09:49 PM |
Did he tell you who he is betting in the Belmont??? :lol:
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taxicab |
06-02-2021 09:16 PM |
Good get Ralph.....:)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
(Post 2727686)
In speaking with him he referred to having seen figures printed out from this site. It appears this goes back to when CJ used to share his figures here on big race days. He couldn’t remember who’s figures they were. But I’m pretty sure he was talking about CJ’s.
In response to your comment, your last sentence is correct
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Next time you see him tell him I'm happy to hook him up with some more figures. :)
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JustRalph |
06-03-2021 03:14 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
(Post 2728351)
Next time you see him tell him I'm happy to hook him up with some more figures. :)
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You got it!
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ReplayRandall |
06-03-2021 03:29 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
(Post 2728351)
Next time you see him tell him I'm happy to hook him up with some more figures. :)
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Screw the Timeform Figs....I want the "insider" Figs you give Mattress Mack...PM me with price..;)
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thaskalos |
06-03-2021 07:36 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
(Post 2728357)
You got it!
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I'm in the market for a new mattress, Ralph...but I don't feel like paying $3,000+. Is there something that you can do for me? I'll owe you one...:ThmbUp:
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ReplayRandall
(Post 2728362)
Screw the Timeform Figs....I want the "insider" Figs you give Mattress Mack...PM me with price..;)
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You stay out of this, I'm trying to get a premium mattress dammit!:lol::lol::lol:
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thaskalos
(Post 2728482)
I'm in the market for a new mattress, Ralph...but I don't feel like paying $3,000+. Is there something that you can do for me? I'll owe you one...:ThmbUp:
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LOL, see my reply just now.
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thaskalos |
06-03-2021 08:47 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by cj
(Post 2728495)
LOL, see my reply just now.
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Great minds think alike. :ThmbUp:
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Robert Fischer |
06-03-2021 09:58 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
(Post 2727674)
He says he should have consulted Paceadvantage figure makers before he bet a million on the Derby :lol:
Spent a little time with him today. Love this guy.
https://youtu.be/8w63eQNuwWg
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Thats Awesome!
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JustRalph |
06-03-2021 10:53 PM |
I wish you guys could see his operation. I was there on Monday. It’s like a circus. Bands playing outside the store, clowns walking around making balloon animals, free snacks and bottled water.
I bought some furniture and his same day delivery is a real guarantee. They delivered at 9:45p that night.
My wife was teasing Jim about spending so much time talking horse racing with me while he was in the middle of the Memorial Day sale.
Check this out from today
https://abc13.com/society/gallery-fu...fjLOQEldgNor-U
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Cholly |
10-24-2021 02:28 PM |
From ESPN.com website:
The Astros are in the World Series for the third time in five seasons and have some sportsbooks facing a significant liability. In late June, Houston furniture store owner Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale placed $3.35 million in bets on the Astros to win the World Series at around 10-1 odds.
McIngvale regularly uses the betting market to hedge promotions at his store. His largest reported bet on the Astros, $2 million at 10-1 at Caesars Sportsbook, would pay a net $20 million and be one of the largest payouts ever at a U.S. sportsbook.
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Cholly |
11-06-2022 03:32 PM |
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lamboguy |
11-06-2022 03:43 PM |
this is the happiest day of my life seeing that guy take down the $75 million. the only thing that would have made me happier is if he got them for $750 million!
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classhandicapper |
11-06-2022 04:44 PM |
I haven't read how much of this was a hedge on a promotion and how much was pure gambling profit, but as far as I'm concerned he can't win enough.
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JustRalph |
11-06-2022 06:11 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by classhandicapper
(Post 2839797)
I haven't read how much of this was a hedge on a promotion and how much was pure gambling profit, but as far as I'm concerned he can't win enough.
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Here in Houston this seems to be the prevailing sentiment.
This man is beloved here in Houston.
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lamboguy |
11-06-2022 06:23 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by classhandicapper
(Post 2839797)
I haven't read how much of this was a hedge on a promotion and how much was pure gambling profit, but as far as I'm concerned he can't win enough.
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there you go! he's a true gentleman, he takes care of homeless people, gives away mattresses to unfortunate veterans and feeds people for Thanksgiving and Christmas. the guy is amazing without one ounce of political agenda.
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garyscpa |
11-06-2022 09:15 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by lamboguy
(Post 2839818)
there you go! he's a true gentleman, he takes care of homeless people, gives away mattresses to unfortunate veterans and feeds people for Thanksgiving and Christmas. the guy is amazing without one ounce of political agenda.
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Not true. He's currently in a TV ad supporting the opponent to the Democrat County judge in Harris County, which includes Houston.
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ubercapper |
11-07-2022 11:24 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
(Post 2839813)
Here in Houston this seems to be the prevailing sentiment.
This man is beloved here in Houston.
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He's beloved outside of Texas as well.
When the floods hit Eastern Kentucky hard earlier this year, Mac launched a flood relief effort including putting a team on the ground, helping with debris removal and partnering with the Louisiana Cajun Navy to rescue people who were stranded.
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JustRalph |
11-07-2022 11:26 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by garyscpa
(Post 2839836)
Not true. He's currently in a TV ad supporting the opponent to the Democrat County judge in Harris County, which includes Houston.
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Yep…..first time he’s ever done this sort of thing.
It’s a good ad. She is the lady who shut us all down and is for defunding the police.
I think that tipped the scales for Mack. So he came out against her
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PaceAdvantage |
11-07-2022 11:51 AM |
I already deleted a post with politics in it...please refrain from politics in the horse racing forums.
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metro |
11-07-2022 01:36 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by classhandicapper
(Post 2839797)
I haven't read how much of this was a hedge on a promotion and how much was pure gambling profit, but as far as I'm concerned he can't win enough.
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It was another hedge and iirc Mack doubled down on this particular promotion. Customers would get double the amount they paid for their furniture back if Houston won the WS.
Obviously Mack wasn’t the only one pulling really hard for the Astros! Imagine spending $10K on new furniture in January and 10 months later the store sends you a check for $20K!
Like you, I hope some of that $75 million was gambling profit for Mack.
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JustRalph |
11-07-2022 06:30 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by metro
(Post 2839935)
It was another hedge and iirc Mack doubled down on this particular promotion. Customers would get double the amount they paid for their furniture back if Houston won the WS.
Obviously Mack wasn’t the only one pulling really hard for the Astros! Imagine spending $10K on new furniture in January and 10 months later the store sends you a check for $20K!
Like you, I hope some of that $75 million was gambling profit for Mack.
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Speculation is (on local radio he says it’s too early to do the math) that he is going to profit 30 million.
Btw, he says 20% of those getting free furniture take a store credit for the future.
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