[OmahaDoc80]

Message #1

Nick!

I'm in Houston for a couple days but wil get in touch when I get back home.

I'm looking to book a bet with you vs. 50 yr. old for mid six figures. (500k?) We would both post with trusted 3rd party. Identity of opponent to be revealed after we post.

Talk soon,
Adam
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Message #2 (Here you can tell that it seems like they both realized they have no shot at the bet and are getting scared.)

Nick,

My horse is asking for a bit more than I'm willing to give. He wants a (large) piece of the action on top of his usual exhibition match fee. And if I don't give it to him I fear he may dog the match.

So, anyway, we're still talking and I'm hopeful we can make a bet.

Will get back to you once we iron out terms on our end.

-A
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Message #3 (This was more encouraging.)

Hey Nick,

My horse is touring overseas right now and not answering emails.

If he and I can come to terms when he gets back, you've def got a bet.
I've got an alternate in mind in his mid-40's, in which case I would lay a small price.

Best,
Adam
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This one was a joke. I then offered to pay $100k to have his Horse show up.

Biggest prob is he garners a large (six fig) appearance fee for exhibition matches and has little incentive to train or take match seriously. Any time I try to incentivize him with bonuses for a win, he balks.

So I can't book until I'm reasonably assured that he won't show up, get paid, and phone in the match.