If there is an opening, I would like to be included.
Weathered, I have a suggestion to make things easier for you and less complicated for everyone. Your contest, your call.
I would recommend you set a pre-determined number of wagers that must be met to qualify for the cash. As a matter of fact, I suggest that exactly 100 or 125 wagers will be made by each poster. No more, no less. Once a poster reaches the determined number of wagers, his season is over.
That way, guys that take a vacation or take a break during the year don't have to worry about getting their wagers in ahead of time and you don't have to worry about keeping track how many wagers a guy makes in a week. As long as they make 100 or 125 wagers by the end of the year they can take 3 weeks off if they wanted to, as long as they are very active the rest of time to get to the total you pick.
You will have to decide if wagers alone count (obviously, there will be several pushes), or if a result (win or loss) is needed. Just my .02 cents.
I also think you should definitely have a daily thread for this contest as Lippsman's daily thread is always very long and everyone would just clutter up that thread from this contest.
Great idea by the way. I was hoping someone would do something like this for ML wagers only, but this will be fun.
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If there is an opening, I would like to be included.
Weathered, I have a suggestion to make things easier for you and less complicated for everyone. Your contest, your call.
I would recommend you set a pre-determined number of wagers that must be met to qualify for the cash. As a matter of fact, I suggest that exactly 100 or 125 wagers will be made by each poster. No more, no less. Once a poster reaches the determined number of wagers, his season is over.
That way, guys that take a vacation or take a break during the year don't have to worry about getting their wagers in ahead of time and you don't have to worry about keeping track how many wagers a guy makes in a week. As long as they make 100 or 125 wagers by the end of the year they can take 3 weeks off if they wanted to, as long as they are very active the rest of time to get to the total you pick.
You will have to decide if wagers alone count (obviously, there will be several pushes), or if a result (win or loss) is needed. Just my .02 cents.
I also think you should definitely have a daily thread for this contest as Lippsman's daily thread is always very long and everyone would just clutter up that thread from this contest.
Great idea by the way. I was hoping someone would do something like this for ML wagers only, but this will be fun.
newyorker35 and clepto since we are getting close to the cap i'm limiting the entries to people who posted in the hockey forum on a daily basis last season...that was my goal when I started this.....i know you guys might have posted here and there in the pucks forum but I want to give the full time members a chance to sign up first....then you guys will be first in line after that...
100 to 125 wagers is only 3 or 4 months worth of plays....I want this contest to be a test over 6 months, playoffs included
If someone wants to take a few weeks off then they should not sign up....we have a bunch of guys who were here almost every single day last year betting on games....those are the people I am looking for to enter this contest....Hockey Forum Regulars
I'm sure that we will lose some players along the way....people who are not doing well in the contest might quit...nothing I can do about it...but sticking it out and grinding for the whole season is a major part of the structure of this contest
This is why I am trying to limit the entrys to posters who were here all of or at least most of last season
Also I really want to limit the number of plays to 1 a day.....I think there is a skill in trying to select what you feel is the best play for that day
Units Won/Loss will be the only thing that matters....just like the real world....In fact I had you in mind when I came up with that rule....you can go 50% betting + Money totals and be up a ton while someone else can be hitting in the mid 50% and losing because they are playing heavy juice plays....
If you push it's nothing won....nothing lost.....just like the real world
I will have a daily thread for this contest for sure....and in fact for the most part I will ask that people only post their picks in that thread....I will update the standings daily in that thread as well
If you have any questions just ask....
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newyorker35 and clepto since we are getting close to the cap i'm limiting the entries to people who posted in the hockey forum on a daily basis last season...that was my goal when I started this.....i know you guys might have posted here and there in the pucks forum but I want to give the full time members a chance to sign up first....then you guys will be first in line after that...
100 to 125 wagers is only 3 or 4 months worth of plays....I want this contest to be a test over 6 months, playoffs included
If someone wants to take a few weeks off then they should not sign up....we have a bunch of guys who were here almost every single day last year betting on games....those are the people I am looking for to enter this contest....Hockey Forum Regulars
I'm sure that we will lose some players along the way....people who are not doing well in the contest might quit...nothing I can do about it...but sticking it out and grinding for the whole season is a major part of the structure of this contest
This is why I am trying to limit the entrys to posters who were here all of or at least most of last season
Also I really want to limit the number of plays to 1 a day.....I think there is a skill in trying to select what you feel is the best play for that day
Units Won/Loss will be the only thing that matters....just like the real world....In fact I had you in mind when I came up with that rule....you can go 50% betting + Money totals and be up a ton while someone else can be hitting in the mid 50% and losing because they are playing heavy juice plays....
If you push it's nothing won....nothing lost.....just like the real world
I will have a daily thread for this contest for sure....and in fact for the most part I will ask that people only post their picks in that thread....I will update the standings daily in that thread as well
Weathered, my suggestion of 100 or 125 was simply that. Because the regular season is a little over 6 months. 26 weeks times 5 plays a week = 130. Granted, this doesn't include the playoffs, but many nights, the schedule is light. To be honest, when the season ends in June, I'll be surprised if many posters have 150+ wagers. Maybe 150 is the number??????
You're going to have your hands full big boy.
I definitely agree with the single play a night and the unit scoring (the only way to go), sorry if my post was misleading.
I don't take vacations, but I take 3-4 "breaks" during the year to recharge my batteries to help my mind stay fresh. Most of the time, it is during the inevitable losing streaks. These breaks usually are only 3-4 days at a time.
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Weathered, my suggestion of 100 or 125 was simply that. Because the regular season is a little over 6 months. 26 weeks times 5 plays a week = 130. Granted, this doesn't include the playoffs, but many nights, the schedule is light. To be honest, when the season ends in June, I'll be surprised if many posters have 150+ wagers. Maybe 150 is the number??????
You're going to have your hands full big boy.
I definitely agree with the single play a night and the unit scoring (the only way to go), sorry if my post was misleading.
I don't take vacations, but I take 3-4 "breaks" during the year to recharge my batteries to help my mind stay fresh. Most of the time, it is during the inevitable losing streaks. These breaks usually are only 3-4 days at a time.
Weathered, my suggestion of 100 or 125 was simply that. Because the regular season is a little over 6 months. 26 weeks times 5 plays a week = 130. Granted, this doesn't include the playoffs, but many nights, the schedule is light. To be honest, when the season ends in June, I'll be surprised if many posters have 150+ wagers. Maybe 150 is the number??????
You're going to have your hands full big boy.
I definitely agree with the single play a night and the unit scoring (the only way to go), sorry if my post was misleading.
I don't take vacations, but I take 3-4 "breaks" during the year to recharge my batteries to help my mind stay fresh. Most of the time, it is during the inevitable losing streaks. These breaks usually are only 3-4 days at a time.
gotcha....sounds good
I think a minimum number of plays for the season will work...
I think I will use the 150 plays just to make it easy.....
thanks
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Quote Originally Posted by TDD:
Weathered, my suggestion of 100 or 125 was simply that. Because the regular season is a little over 6 months. 26 weeks times 5 plays a week = 130. Granted, this doesn't include the playoffs, but many nights, the schedule is light. To be honest, when the season ends in June, I'll be surprised if many posters have 150+ wagers. Maybe 150 is the number??????
You're going to have your hands full big boy.
I definitely agree with the single play a night and the unit scoring (the only way to go), sorry if my post was misleading.
I don't take vacations, but I take 3-4 "breaks" during the year to recharge my batteries to help my mind stay fresh. Most of the time, it is during the inevitable losing streaks. These breaks usually are only 3-4 days at a time.
gotcha....sounds good
I think a minimum number of plays for the season will work...
I think I will use the 150 plays just to make it easy.....
1. You pick your 1 best total from that days card along with the current juice posted at PinnacleSports.com. I will keep track of Units won/lost and the poster with the most Units won at the end of the season wins the $100 prize and the bragging rights. 2nd place pays $50 and 3rd place pays $25.
2. Everyone will use current lines found at PinnacleSports.com
3. Single games only....no Grand Salami wagers.
4. All Picks must be posted in the daily thread at least 5 minutes before the scheduled gametime.
5. All Plays posted in this contest will be for 1 Unit only.
6. The contest will run from Opening Day through the last game of the Stanley Cup Final.
7. You must have at least 150 posted plays by the end of the playoffs to qualify for any prize.
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Updated Rules
1. You pick your 1 best total from that days card along with the current juice posted at PinnacleSports.com. I will keep track of Units won/lost and the poster with the most Units won at the end of the season wins the $100 prize and the bragging rights. 2nd place pays $50 and 3rd place pays $25.
2. Everyone will use current lines found at PinnacleSports.com
3. Single games only....no Grand Salami wagers.
4. All Picks must be posted in the daily thread at least 5 minutes before the scheduled gametime.
5. All Plays posted in this contest will be for 1 Unit only.
6. The contest will run from Opening Day through the last game of the Stanley Cup Final.
7. You must have at least 150 posted plays by the end of the playoffs to qualify for any prize.
I follow your hockey picks last year and I'd occasionally ask your opinion on a game or so forth, but I had never been the type to take the time to post my plays. However I think this type of contest would keep me a regular on the forum. I don't really care about the money, if I win you can donate it to a charity. If all it takes is posting my top total each night, count me in.
Grinder
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Weathered,
I follow your hockey picks last year and I'd occasionally ask your opinion on a game or so forth, but I had never been the type to take the time to post my plays. However I think this type of contest would keep me a regular on the forum. I don't really care about the money, if I win you can donate it to a charity. If all it takes is posting my top total each night, count me in.
Hey Weathered...you seem very organized. I'm sure if you come across any obstacles during the course of the contest, you can deal with them as they arise. This event is free, so nobody can really gripe about anything. It's like you mentioned earlier..... it's more about bragging rights, chest pounding & pride. Plus, if somebody does get hot or on a roll, i'd tail them with real money plays. That's when the serious diniero' hits the books.
As for the ''Jimmy Hoffa'' disappearing act, I was looking ahead to the ChristmasSeason. Most people have to travel, so some of us might have to select a couple of days picks at one shot. Depending where we go.....when we leave. I know there is a full slate of games DEC. 23, then the NHL is ''off'' until Boxing Day.
Other than that.... GL everybody & may the best Original 6 errrrrrrrrr person win
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Hey Weathered...you seem very organized. I'm sure if you come across any obstacles during the course of the contest, you can deal with them as they arise. This event is free, so nobody can really gripe about anything. It's like you mentioned earlier..... it's more about bragging rights, chest pounding & pride. Plus, if somebody does get hot or on a roll, i'd tail them with real money plays. That's when the serious diniero' hits the books.
As for the ''Jimmy Hoffa'' disappearing act, I was looking ahead to the ChristmasSeason. Most people have to travel, so some of us might have to select a couple of days picks at one shot. Depending where we go.....when we leave. I know there is a full slate of games DEC. 23, then the NHL is ''off'' until Boxing Day.
Other than that.... GL everybody & may the best Original 6 errrrrrrrrr person win
Pucksrus I remember you from last season....your in
Open Registration is now CLOSED
I'm holding spots for the following....
Wjeremy
superbeets
Kuddish
Le Rink Rat
txrocket
sharpaction
fever
DoubleUp4Life
Jim Tressel
FrozenTundra
this pushes us over the 30 player mark....
If you feel like you belong in this contest please feel free to let me know but know this....
Unless you posted on a daily basis in the Covers Pucks forum last season (meaning I would remember who you are) i'm sorry but you will have to wait until next season
Pucksrus I remember you from last season....your in
Open Registration is now CLOSED
I'm holding spots for the following....
Wjeremy
superbeets
Kuddish
Le Rink Rat
txrocket
sharpaction
fever
DoubleUp4Life
Jim Tressel
FrozenTundra
this pushes us over the 30 player mark....
If you feel like you belong in this contest please feel free to let me know but know this....
Unless you posted on a daily basis in the Covers Pucks forum last season (meaning I would remember who you are) i'm sorry but you will have to wait until next season
1. If all 10 of those guys sign up that brings us to 37 entries....no matter what 40 will be the final max....it wont matter if you posted every day all day I wont go over 40 people. So that leaves 3 more Semi-Open spots if i'm forgetting you. First come, first serve for those spots. I am rewarding the guys who are checking about the forum 2 weeks before the season starts.
2. I would really like to pay all winnings via PayPal. If this is a problem please let me know.
Even if you dont have a PayPal account now thats fine....if your in the top 10 on May 1 or your close to the top 3 on May 1 I will ask you to sign up with them so I could pay you if you win. If this is a major problem (I dont know why It would be) then I will send you a check. But I would really like it if everyone could agree to be paid via PayPal.
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2 more things....
1. If all 10 of those guys sign up that brings us to 37 entries....no matter what 40 will be the final max....it wont matter if you posted every day all day I wont go over 40 people. So that leaves 3 more Semi-Open spots if i'm forgetting you. First come, first serve for those spots. I am rewarding the guys who are checking about the forum 2 weeks before the season starts.
2. I would really like to pay all winnings via PayPal. If this is a problem please let me know.
Even if you dont have a PayPal account now thats fine....if your in the top 10 on May 1 or your close to the top 3 on May 1 I will ask you to sign up with them so I could pay you if you win. If this is a major problem (I dont know why It would be) then I will send you a check. But I would really like it if everyone could agree to be paid via PayPal.
1. You pick your 1 best total from that days card along with the current juice posted at PinnacleSports.com. I will keep track of Units won/lost and the poster with the most Units won at the end of the season wins the $100 prize and the bragging rights. 2nd place pays $50 and 3rd place pays $25.
2. Everyone will use current lines found at PinnacleSports.com
3. Single games only....no Grand Salami wagers.
4. All Picks must be posted in the daily thread at least 5 minutes before the scheduled gametime.
5. All Plays posted in this contest will be for 1 Unit only.
6. The contest will run from Opening Day through the last game of the Stanley Cup Final.
7. You must have at least 150 posted plays by the end of the playoffs to qualify for any prize.
8. I would really like to pay all winnings via PayPal. If this is a problem please let me know. Even if you dont have a PayPalaccount now thats fine....if your in the top 10 on May 1 or your close to the top 3 on May 1 I will ask you to sign up with them so I could pay you if you win. If this is a major problem (I dont know why It would be) then I will send you a check. But I would really like it if everyone could agree to be paid via PayPal.
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Updated Rules
1. You pick your 1 best total from that days card along with the current juice posted at PinnacleSports.com. I will keep track of Units won/lost and the poster with the most Units won at the end of the season wins the $100 prize and the bragging rights. 2nd place pays $50 and 3rd place pays $25.
2. Everyone will use current lines found at PinnacleSports.com
3. Single games only....no Grand Salami wagers.
4. All Picks must be posted in the daily thread at least 5 minutes before the scheduled gametime.
5. All Plays posted in this contest will be for 1 Unit only.
6. The contest will run from Opening Day through the last game of the Stanley Cup Final.
7. You must have at least 150 posted plays by the end of the playoffs to qualify for any prize.
8. I would really like to pay all winnings via PayPal. If this is a problem please let me know. Even if you dont have a PayPalaccount now thats fine....if your in the top 10 on May 1 or your close to the top 3 on May 1 I will ask you to sign up with them so I could pay you if you win. If this is a major problem (I dont know why It would be) then I will send you a check. But I would really like it if everyone could agree to be paid via PayPal.
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