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19th Sep 2015

PICS: One JOE reader was rewarded handsomely for his faith in Japan, another wasn’t so lucky…

Big money on the line

Carl Kinsella

A tale of two gamblers.

The finish to Japan’s already legendary win over South Africa was nail-biting enough for those of us who had nothing to gain from it, financially speaking.

Imagine what it must have been like for Rob McCloskey, who stood to win €910 off a ten euro bet…

Rob sent us his slip as the proof:

japan bet

Compare this to the fortunes of another unlucky punter (who shall remain nameless). This young lad had to go and be a real doubting Thomas about the whole thing.

This unlucky fella cashed out, and subsequently missed out on winnings of over €350.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times:

 

japan bet fail

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