We don't know a lot about the results of yesterday's election, but one thing we do know is: don't fuck with Laurie Oakes.
Australia's most respected political journalist was the subject of his own betting market on election night - what colour tie would he wear on the Channel 9 panel?
And when the doyen of the press gallery came out in a little red number, which was the favourite, the team at Sportsbet were quite pleased with themselves. But then something dawned on them.
Laurie was gaming the system.
Hold on, has Laurie Oakes swapped ties? #Conspiracy #AusVotes
Then there was a third tie.
A third tie! Damn you Laurie! @Channel9 #auspol
And a fourth.
A fourth tie? C'mon man! Laurie...what are you doing. Laurie...stahp... #ausvotes
A fifth.
Fifth tie - black 😩😩😩😩😩 #ausvotes
And finally, a sixth.
A sixth tie for @LaurieOakes...enough! Stuff this! We're paying out on all tie colours! @Channel9 #ausvotes
Laurie "The People's Champ" Oakes had expertly trolled the bookies, allowing 57 punters to collect $3,010, according to 9News.
Well played, Laurie.
Yeah yeah, laugh it up @LaurieOakes...you got us mate. Well played. #ausvotes @Channel9 #auspol