Take this prediction, for example:
Say that doesn't happen this week and everyone's wager on {009} pushes. Will I be able to increase my wager on {009} by applying some of those X dollars or is it locked to the original amount?

I'm in:

$12 - {006} Walt appears. (13:1)
$12 - {007} John Locke is referred to by someone as Jeremy Bentham (or Jeremy or Mr. Bentham). (5:1)

$3 {001} A foreign language is spoken. (2:1)
$2 {002} A gun or firearm is fired. (3:1)
$15 {004} A dead character has a scene.* (9:1)
$4 {009} At least three of the Oceanic Six make it back to the island. (4:1)

Nope.

A or B == Nope

You can't.

Sorry for all the questions, but just want to make it smooth as possible in the future.

If a person wins money in a given week, you say they have to use it all the following week - so if, for example, Penny dies tonight, and a person won $400 on that bet, they have to spend all $400 next week? I guess it keeps people from banking big winnings and trying to "hold on" to a lead?

Thanks again.

$3 {002} A gun or firearm is fired. (3:1)
$5 {003} The "Lost Numbers" (the whole sequence) are mentioned or used, directly or indirectly. (7:1)
$3 {004} A dead character has a scene.* (9:1)
$3 {005} Jack uses his medical skills to help someone. (8:1)
$4 {007} John Locke is referred to by someone as Jeremy Bentham (or Jeremy or Mr. Bentham). (5:1)
$2 {008} Penelope Whidmore dies. (50:1)
$4 {010} All of the Oceanic Six make it back to the island. (7:1)

$5 on A foreign language is spoken.(2:1)
$5 on A gun or firearm is fired.(3:1)
$10 The "Lost Numbers" (the whole sequence) are mentioned or used, directly or indirectly.(7:1)
$4 on Walt appears. (13:1)

Yep.

55 minutes left...

And here is how everyone bet collectively.

$106 {002} A gun or firearm is fired. (3:1)
$106 {007} John Locke is referred to by someone as Jeremy Bentham (or Jeremy or Mr. Bentham). (5:1)
$099 {004} A dead character has a scene.* (9:1)
$093 {001} A foreign language is spoken. (2:1)
$028 {003} The "Lost Numbers" (the whole sequence) are mentioned or used, directly or indirectly. (7:1)
$025 {008} Penelope Whidmore dies. (50:1)
$019 {006} Walt appears. (13:1)
$018 {009} At least three of the Oceanic Six make it back to the island. (4:1)
$006 {005} Jack uses his medical skills to help someone. (8:1)
$004 {010} All of the Oceanic Six make it back to the island. (7:1)

This week, only {009} came true. This week's winners:

Locke was referred to as Bentham by the airline guy. Doesn't count?

Not just that, but as MR. BENTHAM.

I may have another contest, as well...gotta check something...

Was he? I didn't notice. If so, I will update.

Nope, don't think so on the second one I thought I saw.

Yeah, I'm positive, I rechecked it. Check the airline courtesy guy behind the counter who's talking about Jack taking "Mr. Bentham's" body to Guam, right before that terrorist lookin' dude offers his condolences to Jack.

I bet $2 on it, shouldn't I get $8?

Indeed. I was ecstatic to hear it happen too as I was listening for it. This game added a whole new level of interest. Good going, Bus!

Makes sense. It was the ~20 seconds I missed of the episode since I was out of the room.

Updating...

Standings

Superman07 $-
Groucho $-
Damfino $-
kevinlord190 $-
aktick $-
Palaver $84
bradler $-
IDrinkMolson $20
dvdhook $50
BlackCapTen $90
D Phoenix $90
outcastja $25
pinata242 $36
kakihara1 $-
Raul3 $75
The Bus $43
datagirl7 $13
JuryDuty $-
Matt Ackerly $60
Shibboleth $20
Jason $-
Badly Drawn Boy $16

Please double-check my math/Excel. These winnings carry over into your new total for this week.

Damn. I was doing better when only 009 came true.

Bus, you skipped over me!

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