Intro

A sportsbook accidentally listed every golfer in the Cognizant Classic at -10000 while adjusting lines — and for a brief window, chaos broke out across the market. Bettors holding longshots suddenly saw absurd cashout offers hit their accounts, creating one of the wildest pricing errors we’ve seen in golf betting. The crew breaks down what actually happened, how these -10000 placeholders triggered massive cashouts, whether books are obligated to honor them, and what this says about how sportsbooks manage live risk and line moves.

We also dive into Alex Monahan’s claim that bankroll management is overrated and debate whether traditional betting discipline is outdated in today’s market. Joining Jacob Gramegna are Mike (Mr. PeanutBettor), Joey Knish, and Porter from BA Analytics to unpack the controversy, the philosophy clash, and everything else making noise in gambling Twitter this week.

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SHOW INDEX

0:00 - Circle Back Friday with Jacob Gramegna, Mike aka Mr. PeanutBettor, Joey Knish and Porter

3:26 - -1000 Cashout Disaster

12:38 - End of an era?

19:43 - Overrated?

26:57 - Just bet more

33:43 - Mind your business

39:58 - 65 game rule

46:56 - Poor taste

50:46 - What a time to be alive

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