GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page
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Welcome to GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991.....................01

Limit of Liability...................................................02

System Requirements..................................................02

Startup.........................................................02 - 03

Main Menu Overview
PREDICT option - Main Menu Choice One........................04 - 07
UPDATE option - Main Menu Choice Two.........................08 - 11
CHECKS updates or NFL by Team - Main Menu Choice Three.......12 - 13
CHECK NFL by week/system - Main Menu Choice Four.............13 - 14
WHAT IF?: Team vs. Team - Main Menu Choice Five..............14 - 16
WIN/LOSS Record - Main Menu Choice Six.......................16 - 17
PRINT/View Utility - Main Menu Choice Seven.............7, 8, 11, 17
Return to DOS - End all GAMBLER'S MATE Programs

Special Thanks.......................................................18

Other GAMBLER'S MATE products (only systems that WIN!)..........18 - 19

TIPS/ANALYSIS for ALL systems........................................19

Table of Team Roster Numbers.........................................20

WHERE I CAN BE REACHED (PROGRAM SUPPORT).............................20

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===>> Since I was unable to complete the 1991 edition as early as I had
anticipated, CHARTER MEMBERSHIPS will be accepted through week 8 (use
CHARTER.REG). When week 9 of the 1991 football season begins, CHARTER
MEMBERSHIPS will end (at that time use REGISTER.DOC).

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Welcome to the GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 software package. You
are about to experience one of the most powerful and the least expensive
Football Handicappers on the market. Yes, a bold statement and yes there
ARE better programs (I would think?!), but none for the low price of $50
(the 1991 registration fee) with a two year RECORD to prove it. See the
SPECIAL CHARTER MEMBERSHIP OFFER (STILL AVAILABLE) listed below.

GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 is a DOS application designed to
assist the football handicapper in analyzing: 1) trends; 2) power ratings;
and 3) numeric algorithms associated with each team and matchup. These
programs perform all THREE of these vital points of handicapping for you.
You will get THREE ASCII output files each week (one for each system) that
will profile the matchups (PREDICT option). You will also get a WRAPUP file
(after UPDATE option) that recaps the week and shows the systems' results.

1) Here are the system records through the end of the 1990 season for the
GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991:

o System 1 (Trends) has identified teams and situations that have had
positive and/or negative trends. Many of these trends would be very
difficult to spot but have been very profitable when they are
identified. There are currently 45 trends that could appear on any
given week.

o System 2 (Trueline Formula) 60-43-2 58.3% up +12.7units
1989 record 55-43-3 56.1% up +7.7units
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115-86-5 57.2% up +20.4units

o System 3 (Pointspreads/Power Ratings) 18-15-2 54.5% up +1.5units
1989 record 18-15-0 54.5% up +1.5units
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36-30-2 54.5% up +3.0units

====> o TWO YEAR TOTALS yield: 151-116-7 56.6% UP +23.4 units!!!! That's
$2,340 PROFIT if using $100 per unit! If playing at the Vegas Sands
(-1.08 vig, not -1.10), then you're UP +25.72u, or $2,572!

2) CHARTER MEMBERSHIP is $40 ($25 for 1990 and only $15 for 1991), BUT ONLY
if registered BEFORE week 1 of the 1991 football season. The 1991
registration fee is $50 (by itself). CHARTER MEMBERSHIP will get a 20%
LIFETIME DISCOUNT on all Football Editions, from GAMBLER'S MATE, starting
in 1992. Still SAVE $10 on CHARTER memberships ($25 for 1990 AND $15 for
1991), TOTAL $40 vs. ONLY 1991 registration ($50). Record speaks for
itself! Fill out registration (CHARTER.REG) now. (SEE PAGE - i -)

3) Data files are available by sending floppy and mailer with $6 (US), $11
(foreign) to the address listed below.

4) For anyone wishing program/registration information, I can be reached at:
1) CompuServe at Id # 74716,1720;
2) Interlink and Relaynet, GAMBLING and SPORTS conferences;
3) WPGS BBS @ (619) 243-9422 (West Coast Support/Access Site)
(See my conference #48) OR;
4) by mail at: Mark E. Savey
10178 Russwill Lane
Union, KY 41091-9518 USA
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LIMIT OF LIABILITY

GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 (programs and instruction manual)
is distributed "AS IS", without warranty as to their performance or
fitness to any particular purpose. The entire risk as to the results
and performance of these programs is assumed by the buyer. The author
disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied. The author will assume
no liability for damages or losses either from the direct use of this
product or as a consequence of the use of this product.

As shareware, GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 can be freely
distributed in its unmodified form for non-commercial use. If after the
evaluation period you have found this software to be of use, payment to
the author is expected. It may not be offered for resale without the
express written consent of Mark E. Savey.

By registering the GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 you will have
received the most current year's GAMBLER'S MATE edition. The current
1991 Football Edition will be sent by using this registration. Also,
registered users earn the right to renew this licensing agreement, to
obtain next year's entire GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1992 software
package with a 10% discount (last year registrant, non-charter member).

PAYMENT MUST BE IN US DOLLARS OR YOUR ORDER CAN NOT BE PROCESSED. SORRY
CREDIT CARDS CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED. All users registering two weeks before
the 1991 NFL season will receive their Football Edition before week 1 of
the NFL season. Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery. PLEASE NOTE: All users
registering in late August/early September may have to allow an extra two
weeks, due to family obligations. You CAN use the shareware version until
your registered copy arrives, as data files are 100% compatible.

Any user can obtain all updated DATA files by sending a 5 1/4 disk in a
self addressed mailer to the address shown below, and include $6 to cover
the update fee, postage, and handling ($11 for overseas).

** SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 has been tested and will run on
most systems. It requires one each of the following: 1) 100% IBM
compatible machines utilizing the 8086/8088/80286 or 80386 (and probably
the 80486) processor chip; 2) must have a minimum of 256k RAM; 3)
Monochrome/Hercules/CGA/EGA or VGA monitor; 4) minimum of one single floppy
diskette drive. *** Note: You must have your DOS's MORE command in your
path to use the "View/Print" options or else copy it on your GAMBLER'S MATE
floppy or directory; 5) systems without a hard disk may have to remove the
manual (GM91MAN.DOC) and some of the older prediction files to save space.
They are in the format of WEEKnn??.91, where nn is the week number, and ??
is the system (TR, S2 or S3).

** STARTUP
Let's get started! All you need to type INSTALL, followed by a valid
'drive' letter (ie: INSTALL C:). The INSTALL.BAT will completely install
the Football Edition 1991 in a directory called \GM\GM91. If you do NOT
have a hard disk, you will be using a floppy diskette with your

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unregistered copy of GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 or else you
will be using your registered, labeled and fully licensed GAMBLER'S MATE
diskette. In that case, type 'drive:INSTALL drive:' .

After installation, to begin, type GM91 at the DOS prompt.

Your registered copy of GAMBLER'S MATE has YOUR name and serial number on
the opening screen. The unregistered opening screen looks as follows:

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INTRODUCING:

** GAMBLER'S MATE **
FOOTBALL EDITION
1991 -- 1992
Copyright (c) 1991
by Mark E. Savey

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Unregistered Copy - for evaluation only.
SHAREWARE Registration fee is $50 !

DO RIGHT by the Gambler's code of ethics! Register your GAMBLER'S MATE now!

PRESS '$' TO START

You continue by pressing the '$'. You will receive the GAMBLER'S MATE MAIN
MENU. The system will guide you on making your choice, either to use the
Predict or the Update options, as the system's choice will be blinking on
the screen. During weeks one through 17, only choices 1 and 2 will blink.

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INTRODUCING:** GAMBLER'S MATE **
FOOTBALL EDITION
1991 -- 1992
Copyright (c) 1991
by Mark E. Savey

MAIN MENU
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1= Predict ALL games for week # 1 5= What IF?: Team vs. Team

2= UPDATE scores/lines week # 1 6= Win/Loss Records by system

3= Check UPDATES or NFL by team 7= Print/View Output by week

4= Check NFL by week/system 0= Exit all programs

Unregistered Copy- for evaluation only.
SHAREWARE Registration fee is $50 !

DO RIGHT by the gambler's code of ethics! Register your GAMBLER'S MATE now!
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** PREDICT option - Main Menu Choice One:

As you start, you will see that this choice is blinking. The system is
ready to go and ready to start it's predict mode. ** NOTE ** BEFORE you
choose this option and complete it, you need to have the pointspreads or
lines that will be used for the specified week! DO NOT complete this
option without the proper pointspreads. The system only allows access ONE
time for each week, UNLESS you use the ESCape key to abort when prompted.
Allowing ONE entry keeps the file integrity intact. You can enter "FAKE"
lines, but do NOT finalize them, or the system will use those lines in YOUR
printed outputs! If this does occur, you will be able to re-enter valid
lines, in the UPDATE option, but only AFTER all games are completed and all
scores are final. USE the WHAT IF? (Option 5) to experiment with LINES!!!

You will see the following menus within the PREDICT option:
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** GAMBLER'S MATE **
FOOTBALL EDITION
1991 -- 1992
Copyright (c) 1991
By Mark E. Savey
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1= Predict ALL games for week # 1

0= Exit to main menu

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You will then see the components making up the PREDICT option:
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Predict ALL games for week # 1

1= Proceed with PREDICT option

o ALL SYSTEMS will be run automatically
- Phase One will allow verification of all matchups
- Phase Two will allow POINTSPREADS to be entered/verified
- Phase Three will generate all outputs and status files
that will be used during the UPDATE option

o Three separate outputs will be generated

o View/print options available after outputs

0= Exit to last menu

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After choosing to Proceed, the system displays the weekly schedule, and you
have the ability at this time to "change" any games that may have been
changed, or any keystroke errors missed by me (see next page)!
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FOR 1991
TEAM Matchup FOR WEEK 1 TEAM Matchup
ATLANTA 1 MIAMI 8
KANSAS CITY 1 BUFFALO 8

SEATTLE 2 MINNESOTA 9
NEW ORLEANS 2 CHICAGO 9

TAMPA BAY 3 NEW ENGLAND 10
N.Y. JETS 3 INDIANAPOLIS 10

DALLAS 4 SAN DIEGO 11
CLEVELAND 4 PITTSBURGH 11

PHILADELPHIA 5 CINCINNATI 12
GREEN BAY 5 DENVER 12

PHOENIX 6 DETROIT 13
L.A. RAMS 6 WASHINGTON 13
** MONDAY NIGHT **
L.A. RAIDERS 7 SAN FRANCISCO 14
HOUSTON 7 N.Y. GIANTS 14

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You are asked if the above schedule is correct and then asked again to
verify your choice. If you answer that the above is NOT correct and Yes,
you are sure, the system prompts you for the incorrect matchup.
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Enter incorrect matchup # (1-14) then CARRIAGE RETURN, OR Abort = 0

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For EXAMPLE ONLY! If you had chosen matchup number 8, Miami at Buffalo, as
incorrect, you would see the following:
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Phase One: Verification of all matchups

You have determined that MIAMI is NOT CORRECT.
BUFFALO

Two main possibilities exist for this matchup error:
1) The HOME SITE of matchup was switched with another week's game, possibly
due to baseball playoffs; OR

2) A KEYSTROKE INPUT ERROR while inputing the 1991 schedule was missed in
beta testing.

By choosing 1) the system will verify that another matchup exists for the two
teams and automatically swap the entries in the 1991 schedule file.

By choosing 2) the system will only correct the matchup in question.
You MUST enter the CORRECT team numbers (see page in GM91MAN.DOC).

By choosing 0) the system will take you back to the matchup listings.

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If you choose suboption one, you will see the following:
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Future Matchup:

BUFFALO
MIAMI was found in week 12 , as matchup # 14

Begin process to SWAP ABOVE MATCHUP for week # 1 and 12 (Y/N)? <--

Note: If SWAP ABOVE MATCHUP is answered Yes, the teams ARE swapped immediately.
An ABORT feature is not active here! Please verify changes BEFORE swap.

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All you have to do is answer Yes, IF CORRECT, and the schedule will be
corrected...one keystroke service! If you chose suboption 2, instead of 1,
you would have been prompted for the proposed AWAY Team and then HOME team.
You will use the Table of Team Roster Numbers on page 20, and the system
would have corrected ONLY THAT GAME, within this week.

After any corrections, or answering Yes that all matchups are correct and
Yes - you are sure, you are asked whether you wish to proceed to the next
phase. You will see the following:
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Phase Two: Pointspread entry facility
Enter pointspreads for ALL Games for week # 1

1= Continue with process

0= Abort process - Return to PREDICT MENU

* CHOOSE MENU OPTION *

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Assuming you wish to continue (you are serious in predicting), you will be
asked to enter ALL pointspreads, according to the HOME TEAM.
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Phase Two: Pointspread entry facility
Enter pointspreads for ALL Games for week # 1

UPDATING WEEK 1 , GAME NUMBER 1 FOR 1991

Enter pointspread as it pertains to KANSAS CITY (HOME TEAM)
(If EVEN use 0)

ATLANTA
KANSAS CITY ?

Enter 999 to ABORT

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You are asked, "ARE YOU SURE", only ONE time per matchup. If you make an
error entering the pointspread, and do NOT answer No, you must follow the
next prompt TO ABORT! If you do not, the system will use that erroneous
pointspread. FOLLOW ALL PROMPTS VERY CAREFULLY!!!

Below, Phase Three will generate all outputs. This is your last chance to
ABORT and reinput all correct data.
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Phase Three: Generate ALL Outputs
Predict ALL Games for week # 1

1= Continue with process

0= Abort process - Return to PREDICT MENU

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At the conclusion of the PREDICT option, you will automatically invoke the
GAMBLER'S MATE PRINT/View Utility. You will see the following menu:
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** GAMBLER'S MATE **
FOOTBALL EDITION
1991 -- 1992
Copyright (c) 1991
By Mark E. Savey
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GAMBLER'S MATE PRINT/View Utility

1= VIEW all outputs for week # 1

2= PRINT all outputs for week # 1

0= Exit to MAIN MENU

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You will be given a chance to change the week to be viewed/printed. You
will only be able to view/print the THREE OUTPUTS generated from the
PREDICT option for week one. Until you reach the UPDATE option, you will
not have the WRAPUP file available for the computer scheduled week. As you
progress further into the season, you will be able to see ALL prior files
generated. All outputs utilize the DOS MORE command, so all outputs are
"paused", when being viewed.

You will see the following screen to begin, if your choice is viewing
(continued on next page).
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VIEW outputs for week # 1

1= Proceed with VIEW option

o The following files SHOULD be available, based on the STATUS file:

- THREE weekly PREDICT files. Format is WEEKnnS2.91 (where nn is the
week). Since S2 is for SYSTEM 2, there should also be an S3 and TR.
Your choices SHOULD start with WEEK 1 .

Note: When choosing an ALL FILES option on the next screen, the processing
order is done by SYSTEM (ie: TRENDS, SYSTEM 2, then SYSTEM 3).

0= Exit to VIEW menu

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When you exit, you will return to the main menu. You should now notice
that the UPDATE is now blinking, as it is the next logical choice. You
MUST ONLY access the UPDATE option AFTER all scores are final and ready to
be input into the system!
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** UPDATE option - Main Menu Choice Two

As you return to the main menu, you will see that this choice is blinking.
The system is ready to go and ready for ALL FINAL scores to be entered.
** NOTE ** BEFORE you choose this option and complete it, you need to have
ALL FINAL SCORES and pointspreads or lines AVAILABLE, as they must all be
input at this time! DO NOT attempt to complete this option without the
proper items! The system only allows ONE completed access for each week,
UNLESS you use the ESCape key to abort when prompted. This is the only way
to keep file integrity intact. You can enter "FAKE" scores, but do NOT
finalize them, or the system will use them for the rest of the year! If
this does occur, you must reinstall and reinput to catch up, OR contact me.
Follow the instructions to obtain updated disk.

After choosing "2" from the main menu, you will see the following submenu:
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** GAMBLER'S MATE **
FOOTBALL EDITION
1991 -- 1992
Copyright (c) 1991
By Mark E. Savey
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UPDATE Option for week # 1:

1= Continue with process

0= Exit to main menu
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After choosing to proceed, you will see the following (see next page):
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Update ALL Final scores for week # 1

1= Proceed with UPDATE option

o ALL SYSTEM files, picks and records will be updated automatically
- Phase One requires entry & verification of the week's FINAL SCORES
- Phase Two will allow the week's LINES to be entered & verified

o Only minimal manual file update is necessary

o The AUTO-UPDATE begins at this stage
- Phase Three regenerates outputs/status files IF the LINE is changed
- Phase Four will update ALL files and calculate win/loss record
- Phase Five will calculate/update Power Ratings

o The AUTO-UPDATE process may take time...please be patient!
- Optimized processing here cuts next week's Predict processing time
- The system displays progress as it updates all files

0= Exit to last menu

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After choosing to continue, any teams that are idle will be automatically
updated first. You will enter ALL FINAL SCORES as it relates to the ROAD
team. The system will AUTOGEN for the HOME team. You WILL have a chance
to reenter should you make an input error, by either entering "-1" to
ABORT, or after completing all FINAL SCORE ENTRY. EXAMPLE ONLY- BELOW!
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Phase One: Entry of all FINAL SCORES for week 1

FOR WEEK 1 IN 1991
TEAM PF PA Matchup TEAM PF PA Matchup
ATLANTA 7 31 1 MIAMI 17 21 8
KANSAS CITY 31 7 1 BUFFALO 21 17 8

SEATTLE 14 13 2 MINNESOTA 19 17 9
NEW ORLEANS 13 14 2 CHICAGO 17 19 9

TAMPA BAY 21 20 3 NEW ENGLAND 7 41 10
N.Y. JETS 20 21 3 INDIANAPOLIS 41 7 10

DALLAS 24 17 4 SAN DIEGO 21 23 11
CLEVELAND 17 24 4 PITTSBURGH 23 21 11

PHILADELPHIA 31 10 5 CINCINNATI 10 13 12
GREEN BAY 10 31 5 DENVER 13 10 12

PHOENIX 23 20 6 DETROIT 21 24 13
L.A. RAMS 20 23 6 WASHINGTON 24 21 13
** MONDAY NIGHT **
L.A. RAIDERS 24 10 7 SAN FRANCISCO 13 17 14
HOUSTON 10 24 7 N.Y. GIANTS 17 13 14

Are all FINAL SCORES CORRECT (Y/n) ?

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You can change any matchup's score, if necessary. When done, and you have
answered Yes, Yes, you will then get a screen that allows you to enter any
pointspreads or lines that may have changed significantly. Normally, I do
NOT adjust the lines, as I made my picks OFFICIAL, at the time the system
generated the picks. The only time I do change, is when I see that a line
change will make a nonplay a play, or make a play a nonplay. For me, the
change is OFFICIAL at that time, BEFORE the game is played! I note this on
my output sheet and make the change of line at this time. EXAMPLE ONLY!
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FOR WEEK 1 IN 1991
TEAM LINE Matchup TEAM LINE Matchup
ATLANTA 1 MIAMI 8
KANSAS CITY -10.0 1 BUFFALO -4.5 8

SEATTLE 2 MINNESOTA 9
NEW ORLEANS -2.0 2 CHICAGO -4.5 9

TAMPA BAY 3 NEW ENGLAND 10
N.Y. JETS -4.0 3 INDIANAPOLIS -10.5 10

DALLAS 4 SAN DIEGO 11
CLEVELAND -5.0 4 PITTSBURGH -3.5 11

PHILADELPHIA 5 CINCINNATI 12
GREEN BAY 7.0 5 DENVER 0.0 12

PHOENIX 6 DETROIT 13
L.A. RAMS -5.0 6 WASHINGTON -7.5 13
** MONDAY NIGHT **
L.A. RAIDERS 7 SAN FRANCISCO 14
HOUSTON 2.5 7 N.Y. GIANTS -2.5 14

Are all LINES CORRECT (Y/n) ?

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After you accept all lines as correct, system will EITHER: 1) regenerate
all outputs using the new line(s), if ANY were changed, and then AUTO-
UPDATE; or 2) go directly into AUTO-UPDATE (when no lines were adjusted).
At that time, you will receive the LAST chance to ABORT. If REGENERATING
takes place, you will want to consecutively print ALL four outputs.
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Phase Four: Auto-Update ALL files
Update ALL Games for week # 1

ALL systems will be updated automatically. This may take several minutes,
based on the speed of your PC. During this process, the system gives a brief
status on its progress, but it will only appear on your screen for several
seconds. So, please be patient. Your drive light should be active, as all
outputs and files are being read/updated at this time.
Good luck next week!

Hit any key to continue the UPDATE process, OR ESC to ABORT.

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You should then see and HEAR the following message stating that your update
was successful (see below). PLEASE view or print all output files to
verify that all well without problems. For info, the short tune is the
beginning of Beethoven's Fifth! It will play three times when complete.
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Week # 1 update for GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 SUCCESSFUL.

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Again, you will automatically invoke the GAMBLER'S MATE PRINT/View utility.
After UPDATE option, you will now see the option to access the WRAPUP file.
See the next screen.
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VIEW outputs for week # 1

1= Proceed with VIEW option

o The following files SHOULD be available, based on the STATUS file:

- THREE weekly PREDICT files. Format is WEEKnnS2.91 (where nn is the
week). Since S2 is for SYSTEM 2, there should also be an S3 and TR.
Your choices SHOULD start with WEEK 1 .

- ONE weekly WRAPUP file generated from the weekly UPDATE. They are in
the format of WRAPUPnn.91. Your choices SHOULD start with WEEK 1 .

Note: When choosing an ALL FILES option on the next screen, the processing
order is done by SYSTEM (ie: TRENDS, SYSTEM 2, then SYSTEM 3).

0= Exit to VIEW menu

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You are then asked which file(s) you wish to access. You can PRINT/View
all FOUR consecutively, answer Yes, or separately if you answer No.
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Do you want to VIEW:

1= ONLY the THREE WEEK 1 weekly PREDICT files (for ALL systems)

2= ONLY the ONE WRAPUP 1 file, generated after running UPDATE

0= Exit to the VIEW menu

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The file choices are then displayed if answered No.
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1= WEEK1TR.91 ONLY

2= WEEK1S2.91 ONLY

3= WEEK1S3.91 ONLY

4= ALL Weekly files (WEEK1TR.91, WEEK1S2.91 and WEEK1S3.91)

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** CHECK UPDATES or NFL by Team - Main Menu Choice Three
This supplementary program allows the user to view the FINAL SCORES for any
WEEK and also the many categories of any team. For example, the menu below
shows the options. You cannot harm any data using this supplementary
program!
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** GAMBLER'S MATE **
FOOTBALL EDITION
1991 -- 1992
Copyright (c) 1991
By Mark E. Savey
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Check UPDATES or the NFL by team

1= Check newly entered score UPDATES

2= Check NFL by individual team

0= Exit to main menu

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Choosing "1" for week 0, display the following:
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FOR 1990
TEAM PF PA END OF YEAR TEAM PF PA
ATLANTA 348 365 MIAMI 336 242
BUFFALO 428 263 MINNESOTA 351 326

CHICAGO 348 280 NEW ENGLAND 181 446
CINCINNATI 360 352 NEW ORLEANS 274 275

CLEVELAND 228 462 N.Y. GIANTS 335 211
DALLAS 244 308 N.Y. JETS 295 345

DENVER 331 374 PHILADELPHIA 396 299
DETROIT 373 413 PITTSBURGH 292 240

GREEN BAY 271 347 PHOENIX 268 396
HOUSTON 405 307 SAN DIEGO 315 281

INDIANAPOLIS 281 353 SAN FRANCISCO 353 239
KANSAS CITY 369 257 SEATTLE 306 286

L.A. RAIDERS 337 268 TAMPA BAY 264 367
L.A. RAMS 345 412 WASHINGTON 381 301

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Choosing "2" will display the miscellaneous information on each team, for
the chosen week. See the next page.
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CHECKING PTS_F-A.91 FOR N.Y. JETS

PTS PTS vs. Fav Home Pwr.
WEEK FOR AGNT SPR Dog Away Rtng
ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍ ÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ STRAIGHT-UP
17 0 0 0
16 0 0 0 WINS LOSSES TIES
15 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 0 0 0
13 0 0 0
12 0 0 0 PF PA
11 0 0 0 0 0
10 0 0 0
9 0 0 0
8 0 0 0 vs. SPREAD
7 0 0 0
6 0 0 0 WINS LOSSES TIES
5 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0
3 0 0 0 #time #time #time
2 0 0 0 FAV DOG EVEN
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
1990 295 345 -48

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This display is very helpful, as it may point out very critical information
on the requested team. Straight-up win/loss, as well as, vs the spread
info can detect that over and under-valued team! There is always at least
one team per season, that everyone over or under-evaluates.

** CHECK NFL by week/system - Main Menu Choice Four
This supplementary program allows the user to view the contents of the data
files used for each system. For example, the menu below shows the options.
You cannot harm any data using this supplementary program!
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** GAMBLER'S MATE **
FOOTBALL EDITION
1991 -- 1992
Copyright (c) 1991
By Mark E. Savey
ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ

CHECK NFL MENU

Program will display ALL STATS updated
for ANY WEEK and for ANY SYSTEM chosen.

* CHOOSE SYSTEM TO REVIEW:

1= NFL SYSTEM 1 (TRENDS)

2= NFL SYSTEM 2

3= NFL SYSTEM 3

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Choosing System 1 will display WIN/LOSS (straight-up and vs the spread) or
HOME/AWAY and FAV/DOG data that is used for any week. Choosing System 2
will display the points for and allowed for any week (1990 is week 0 here),
as did the CHECK UPDATES option (see page 12).

Choosing System 3 allows the user to view Power Ratings for any given week.
Note: The Power Ratings are generated only AFTER the week has been played,
during the UPDATE option! Therefore, week 0 is for 1990 or BEFORE game 1.
Week 1 will only been updated AFTER GAME 1. You will see the system
generate a listing of all teams, starting with the highest power rated team
and finishing with the lowest. All teams are rated and placed in numerical
order. Usually teams that have a 40 or above are considered playoff
caliber teams. This is an actual listing that you can generate for week 0.
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CHECK POWER RATINGS: ALL TEAMS BY THE WEEK- End of 1990 season

POWER POWER
# TEAM RATING # TEAM RATING
- ---- ------ - ---- ------
1 BUFFALO 87 15 CHICAGO 2
2 L.A. RAIDERS 79 16 MINNESOTA -13
3 SAN FRANCISCO 77 17 DALLAS -14
4 MIAMI 67 18 DETROIT -15
5 PHILADELPHIA 66 19 SAN DIEGO -34
6 N.Y. GIANTS 61 20 PHOENIX -45
7 KANSAS CITY 60 21 N.Y. JETS -48
8 WASHINGTON 58 22 L.A. RAMS -52
9 SEATTLE 47 23 DENVER -55
10 HOUSTON 37 24 GREEN BAY -64
11 NEW ORLEANS 17 25 TAMPA BAY -67
12 INDIANAPOLIS 13 26 ATLANTA -71
13 PITTSBURGH 11 27 CLEVELAND -93
14 CINCINNATI 5 28 NEW ENGLAND -119

END OF 1990

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** WHAT IF?: Team vs. Team - Main Menu Choice Five
This supplementary program allows the users to match ANY TEAM during any
week, maximum week = next game of the schedule, OR the playoffs. USE THIS
OPTION TO EXPERIMENT or enter "fake" lines, NOT THE PREDICT option!!!

Also, WHAT IF? should be used during the PLAYOFFS. Use the generic WEEK 18
for ALL PLAYOFF GAMES. I fully INTEND to have a playoff upgrade before the
season is complete. BUT, this will take EXTENSIVE reprogramming. If I am
unable to deliver the upgrade before the end of the season, it WILL be
incorporated into the 1992 version. WHAT IF?: Team vs. Team can handle it!
I've added the pointspread as an input field and also a "NEUTRAL FIELD"
capability (ONLY for PLAYOFFS). The system asks for a ROAD team, HOME
team, WEEK and LINE. After entering a "1" to continue processing you will
see the following screen (see next page).

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The idea behind What IF?: TEAM vs. TEAM is to match ANY TWO TEAMS TOGETHER
IN ANY WEEK (from current week and prior), even though they may never meet in
the regular season...BUT What IF? they did, for Systems 2 and 3!

Also, don't forget the playoffs!!! You can use WEEK 18, as a generic week,
for all PLAYOFF games. A playoff compatible upgrade is PLANNED for the
GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 before the end of the 1991 season.

This upgrade will attempt to use the playoff schedule and generate the same
THREE output files as the regular season. This will take extensive efforts of
reprogramming to enable this to work. Should the upgrade not appear this year,
this capability will be built into the GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1992 .

-> Hit the SPACEBAR to check out What IF?: Team vs. Team
-> Or to ABORT, hit ESC.

** NOTE: The system will not allow a What IF? further in the future than the
NEXT SCHEDULED WEEK. The ONLY EXCEPTION is ALL PLAYOFFS (WEEK 18).
In that case, you MUST have already run WEEK 17.

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I entered the week one Monday night game, and projected the N.Y. Giants as
a two point favorite (see below).
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What IF?: TEAM vs. TEAM

1 ATLANTA 21 PHILADELPHIA
2 BUFFALO 22 PITTSBURGH
3 CHICAGO 23 PHOENIX
4 CINCINNATI 24 SAN DIEGO
5 CLEVELAND 25 SAN FRANCISCO
6 DALLAS 26 SEATTLE
7 DENVER 27 TAMPA BAY
8 DETROIT 28 WASHINGTON
9 GREEN BAY
10 HOUSTON 0=MAIN MENU FOR TEAM/WEEK
11 INDIANAPOLIS
12 KANSAS CITY
13 L.A. RAIDERS PICK TEAM ONE? 25
14 L.A. RAMS
15 MIAMI PICK TEAM TWO? 19
16 MINNESOTA
17 NEW ENGLAND ENTER WEEK? 1
18 NEW ORLEANS
19 N.Y. GIANTS ENTER HOME TEAM LINE? -2
20 N.Y. JETS

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WHAT IF?: Team vs Team displayed BOTH System 2's and System 3's prediction:
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What IF?: in WEEK # 1

SAN FRANCISCO
vs.
N.Y. GIANTS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NFL SYSTEM 2 outcome is:

TEAM SCORES CMPTR LINE VALUE/PLAY INDICATOR
SAN FRANCISCO 15.0
N.Y. GIANTS 19.0 -4.0 -2.0 2.0 Play if LINE goes to E

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NFL SYSTEM 3 outcome is:

TEAM PWR RTG CMPTR LINE VALUE/PLAY INDICATOR
SAN FRANCISCO 77 1.0 Play if LINE goes to -5.5
N.Y. GIANTS 61 -1.0 -2.0

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So, it looks like a non-play! BUT YOU CAN EXPERIMENT HERE! You are then
prompted if you want another matchup. A unique and powerful program.
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** WIN/LOSS Record - Main Menu Choice Six
This supplemental program tracks all PLAYS for all systems AUTOMATICALLY.
The opening menu allows a system choice. If you choose 1 for TRENDS, all
trends will appear (paused when a screen is full). If you choose 2, you
will receive the following menu...READ 'THE NOTE' CAREFULLY! Since BOTH
System 2 and 3 are very similar, they are grouped together on one screen.
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Update OR Check RECORD : NFL SYSTEM 2 and 3

ENTER: U to Update (NOT RECOMMENDED), OR

C TO Check, OR

ESC TO ABORT

Note: You should NOT need to use this UPDATE option, as the weekly UPDATE
function will AUTOMATICALLY keep track of system records. If using this
menu UPDATE option, be careful! There are NO SAFEGUARDS built in. ALL
changed data becomes PERMANENT! This menu UPDATE is NOT RECOMMENDED!!

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You SHOULD ONLY use the Check option here! Both are functional, but the
Update can destroy data. BE CAREFUL.

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After choosing Check (of course!!!), you can choose 89, 90 or 91 (the
default) as the YEAR DIGITS. I chose the year 1991. You then can choose
the week number, 1 to 16 for 89, and 1 to 17 for 90 and 91. I chose week
17. The following was displayed.
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WEEK WINS LOSS TIES PCT. WEEK WINS LOSS TIES PCT.
ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ ÍÍÍÍ
17 0 0 0 .000 17 0 0 0 .000
16 0 0 0 .000 16 0 0 0 .000
15 0 0 0 .000 15 0 0 0 .000
14 0 0 0 .000 14 0 0 0 .000
13 0 0 0 .000 13 0 0 0 .000
12 0 0 0 .000 12 0 0 0 .000
11 0 0 0 .000 11 0 0 0 .000
10 0 0 0 .000 10 0 0 0 .000
9 0 0 0 .000 9 0 0 0 .000
8 0 0 0 .000 8 0 0 0 .000
7 0 0 0 .000 7 0 0 0 .000
6 0 0 0 .000 6 0 0 0 .000
5 0 0 0 .000 5 0 0 0 .000
4 0 0 0 .000 4 0 0 0 .000
3 0 0 0 .000 3 0 0 0 .000
2 0 0 0 .000 2 0 0 0 .000
1 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 0 .000
1991 0 0 0 .000 1991 0 0 0 .000
*************************************** ***************************************
** THE OVERALL TOTALS NFL SYSTEM 2 ** ** THE OVERALL TOTALS NFL SYSTEM 3 **
*************************************** ***************************************
*TOT* 115 86 5 .572 *TOT* 36 30 2 .545
Hit any key to continue.

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These are the official system records at the close of the 1990 season!
Well over the necessary 52.38% (11-10) record needed to break even...OR the
51.92% (10.8-10) if you play at the Vegas Sands. Guard these stats well -
use CHECK option only!

** PRINT/View Utility - Main Menu Choice Seven
ALL functions have already been stated within the PREDICT and UPDATE
options (see those references). You can invoke this supplemental program
from the main menu at any time!

** SPECIAL THANKS has to go to "The Shadow" for all his time and help with
the GAMBLER'S MATE label design, it is much appreciated! To Dave Feldman,
who helped provide an awareness for Trends 5 and 10 in this year's edition.
More than thanks to my wife Kelli and baby Hannah for allowing me to
complete this project timely. I love my girlies!!!

Send Email to me at:
o Compuserve Id # 74716,1720
o InterLink GAMBLING conference
o WPGS BBS (West Coast Support/Access Site)
@ (619) 243-9422, see MY conference (# 48)
Thanks to John DeSantis (the WPGS sysop)
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** Other available GAMBLER'S MATE software:
----------------------------------------

GAMBLER'S MATE: Thoroughbred Edition Dosage Master v2 ($20)

Dosage is a system that attempts to predict the distance potential of
horses based on certain sires in the first four generations of their
pedigrees. These certain sires are called chefs-de-race (french for
"chiefs of the breed").

Chefs are divided into five aptitudinal categories: Brilliant,
Intermediate, Classic, Solid and Professional. The categories correspond
to a range of distance potential from Brilliant (highest speed and lowest
stamina) to Professional (lowest speed and highest stamina). Classic
represents the "ideal" balance of speed and stamina. Many chefs are
assigned to two categories and their "points" split between those two
categories.

I have found that this program, even in its rawest form, has a distinct
advantage in predicting the three year old triple crown races and their
preps. If you have not heard, this method was undefeated (1929-1990)
(yes!) in the Kentucky Derby. Horses with the allowable range of
acceptable numbers (Dosage Index of 4.0 or less and Center of Distribution
of 1.25 or less) that are calculated, have never lost a derby! Quite an
impressive streak, wouldn't you say?! The system had Unbridled (1990
Kentucky Derby winner) who paid $21.60 for a single $2 wager.

The DOSAGE MASTER v2 features the ability to calculate, display and print
the dosage profile, dosage index and center of distribution for you. By
using the 2 year old Experimental Free Handicap (published each February by
the Jockey Club), you have a very powerful twosome. If any thoroughbred
qualifies under ALL the dosage rules and is within ten pounds of the 2 year
old champ, THAT horse needs to be looked at very seriously in the classic 3
year old races and preps. You can obtain the needed information and sire
lines from sources like the Blood-Horse Magazine or the Daily Racing Form.
They routinely display all the necessary info.

I have also added a facility that allows the adding of NEW Chef-de-Race
sires as they are added by the Bloodlines staff in the Daily Racing Form.
This allows YOU, the user, PERPETUAL use of DOSAGE MASTER v2. One small
fee and the power of the DOSAGE MASTER v2 is yours forever!

Overall, I have done quite well with the Triple Crown races and preps and
SO CAN YOU! DO RIGHT by the Gambler's Code of Ethics! Register your
DOSAGE MASTER v2 AFTER winning your FIRST race.

*** Programs still under construction, but coming soon:
---------------------------------------------------

GAMBLER'S MATE: Super Bowl Edition (Tentatively set at $20)

I am currently working on a Super Bowl Predictor that utilizes a formula
that has correctly predicted 22 of 25 winners of the SUPER BOWL! Yes, that
is 22-3 for a 88.0% win percentage! I hope to have this available before
the 1991-1992 season Super Bowl (# 26). See page 18 for more software.

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GAMBLER'S MATE: WLAF Edition 1992 (Tentatively set at $20)

I will be working on the World League of American Football for the 1992
season. This new league has caught on like fire overseas, but has yet to
catch on in the US. It will use the same principles as the GAMBLER'S MATE
Football Edition's Systems 2 and 3. There seems to be some potential for
picking winners with the same algorithms. This program is still in the
infancy.

GAMBLER'S MATE: Baseball Edition (Tentatively set at $25)

I am working a program that uses the baseball stats available from the USA
Today sports section (only three categories required). It's history has
shown a potential for identifying plays (overlays).

** TIPS/ANALYSIS

The GAMBLER'S MATE: Football Edition 1991 is designed to account for the
law of averages. I include THREE separate systems, in the hope that ONLY
ONE WILL WIN and defy the odds. I have been very happy to see that BOTH
systems have won TWO YEARS in a row. Theory states that only one system
should win...another reason why I also include a trends program. Forty-
five trends allow for many plays during a season.

IMPORTANT: Not all trends (OR SYSTEMS) will remain profitable for all
seasons. You must pay careful attention to which trends (OR SYSTEMS) are
hot and which are cold (go the opposite way)! Remember that the theory of
large numbers states that all results are short term events and that they
will all average out in the long run analysis. But if a trend is hot go
WITH it. If it is cold, then consider playing AGAINST its suggested team.
Some trends may never appear during the season due to their conditions not
being present. You can expect many trends to continue their winning ways,
for example TREND 26 was 17-8 (68%) in 1989, TREND 13 was 9-1 (90%) in
1990. Some trends will lose too, for example TREND 12 was 2-11 (15.4%) in
1989, but playing against its selections would have yielded an 84.6% win
percentage!!! YOU must be aware during the season. Use your analytical
ability and your GAMBLER'S MATE!

I have revalidated the SYSTEM 1 (TRENDS) program outputs. Most trends
listed will have the win % included on the weekly output. If any trends do
NOT have a record, then they have not appeared recently, but have a history
of profitability. If you are aware of ANY trends that have a high win (or
loss) percentage, please send me a postcard with the trend and the source
of the trend.

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*** TABLE OF TEAM ROSTER NUMBERS ***

|------------------------------------------|
Roster | Idle \___never use unless necessary as |
Team Name Number | Number/ in YEARLY UPDATE (page 20) |
--------- -------- | ---------------------------------------- |
Atlanta Falcons 1 | 51
Buffalo Bills 2 | 52
Chicago Bears 3 | 53
Cincinnati Bengals 4 | 54
Cleveland Browns 5 | 55
Dallas Cowboys 6 | 56
Denver Broncos 7 | 57
Detroit Lions 8 | 58
Green Bay Packers 9 | 59
Houston Oilers 10 | 60
Indianapolis Colts 11 | 61
Kansas City Chiefs 12 | 62
Los Angeles Raiders 13 | 63
Los Angeles Rams 14 | 64
Miami Dolphins 15 | 65
Minnesota Vikings 16 | 66
New England Patriots 17 | 67
New Orleans Saints 18 | 68
New York Giants 19 | 69
New York Jets 20 | 70
Philadelphia Eagles 21 | 71
Pittsburgh Steelers 22 | 72
Phoenix Cardinals 23 | 73
San Diego Chargers 24 | 74
San Francisco 49ers 25 | 75
Seattle Seahawks 26 | 76
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 | 77
Washington Redskins 28 | 78

** WHERE I CAN BE REACHED (PRODUCT SUPPORT):
-----------------------------------------

by mail: Mark E. Savey
10178 Russwill Lane
Union, KY 41091-9518 USA

Contact me via Email at:
o CompuServe Id # 74716,1720 (preferred)
o Interlink's GAMBLING or SPORTS conferences
o Relaynet's GAMBLING or SPORTS conferences
o WPGS BBS (West Coast Support/Access site)
@ (619) 243-9422 -see MY conference (# 48)

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