The Fat Man Walks At Midnight

Just a quick one today, but I had to pass on this link from my favorite economics blog¹ about Sumo In Vegas. I should point out that I know less than nothing about sumo, but the story is that sumo wrestlers will conspire amongst themselves to fix matches, often letting a wrestler with a less winning record win. The money quote:

Remember: if on the last match of the tournament, you have a chance to bet on a 7-7 wrestler who is facing an 8-6 or 9-5 wrestler, do it.

Just wanted to get that out there in case anyone is going to be at Mandalay Bay this weekend. For everyone else who feels I've wasted your time, here's a riddle for you: What do you get when you cross a python with an alligator²?

¹Note: Also the only economics blog I read.
²Answer: A very cross python.

posted by Captain Freeman @ 2:10 PM