Actually, the joke is a sad reflection of the obscene amount of money that is squandered by punters every year. The amount of money that is wagered (= lost) would indeed put the budget in the black.
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"No friend ever served me, and no enemy ever wronged me, whom I have not repaid in full."
How much money is bet on the Melbourne Cup each year? ... In 2020, Australians bet $221.6 million on the Melbourne Cup up more than 17 percent on 2019 figures.
So about half of what is reported for "halloween " tonight.
And I like the 'back end bit " about the original horse
-- Edited by Craig1 on Monday 31st of October 2022 11:58:02 AM
Actually, the joke is a sad reflection of the obscene amount of money that is squandered by punters every year. The amount of money that is wagered (= lost) would indeed put the budget in the black.
i would have thought the government would get it's share !