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Old 12-19-2010, 06:01 PM   #1
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HF has a new thing where they give play money credit to members and then they can bet on games, I actually think that is pretty cool and was wondering if we could get something like this going on CP. Thoughts?
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Old 12-19-2010, 06:47 PM   #2
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That might be interesting. It looks like it's a free addon so shouldn't be difficult to implement, though someone would have to setup the events and enter the results.

Are there odds and stuff? Or is it just a bet on win/loss?
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Old 12-19-2010, 06:48 PM   #3
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I recall another site doing this, and they had odds and all that jazz as well. Was a neat feature.
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Old 12-20-2010, 12:01 PM   #4
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That might be interesting. It looks like it's a free addon so shouldn't be difficult to implement, though someone would have to setup the events and enter the results.

Are there odds and stuff? Or is it just a bet on win/loss?
They go by actual Vegas odds I believe.
Here is the link to HF's forum that does it.
http://hfboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=171

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Old 12-20-2010, 03:04 PM   #5
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My only concern is that for uh...those of us who enjoy browsing the site at work (), that CP might get blocked for being a "gambling" site. Otherwise it sounds awesome!
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Old 12-20-2010, 05:02 PM   #6
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My only concern is that for uh...those of us who enjoy browsing the site at work (), that CP might get blocked for being a "gambling" site. Otherwise it sounds awesome!
I can't see that happening as it is an app that deals in fun, not real money.
It is just fun betting for what is called virtual cash and bragging rights.
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Old 12-20-2010, 07:21 PM   #7
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Well, the link you gave was blocked and I've been to HF Boards before, so I have to assume it had something to do with that, that's all.
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Old 12-20-2010, 09:36 PM   #8
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It's been around for a few years. I wonder if you could have a check box on the profile to turn it off, so as to not see any gambling related content? Maybe that could help get around the gambling language. It is called VBookie over there.
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Old 12-27-2010, 03:52 AM   #9
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Fun stuff, but I'm not sure it'd be worth it if it'd cause the larger headache of having people being blocked from visiting CalgaryPuck at work because of gambling stuff.
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