Administrators Horton Posted November 22, 2012 Administrators Share Posted November 22, 2012 Would you bet on Pro Skiing? One of the projects in the background is a tool to let Ballers bet on pro and Big Dawg events. Sound like fun? I see this as fun nickel - dime stakes. (Yes I know it is not legal.) Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted November 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2012 We used to at Big Dawgs! We had the brackets and would fill them out just like Basketball...I think Dana started it in Ohio. $10 a sheet! Tie breaker would be scores in the final. You always had to have one sheet with yourself as the winner or you had no cahones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregDavis Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 We've done it for several years, ( at the Big Dawg Finals), just on small scale. I think it would be terrific, if betting was done on internet. It would be even better if a % of the proceeds would go to Charity. MAYBE THE CHARITY OF THE WINNERS CHOICE. ( THE SKIER ), It's lots of fun and it engages people. Happy Thanksgiving to all, We do have lots to be thankful for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 22, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted November 22, 2012 @GregDavis my driver is simply to raise interest in the events. Indonesia is this weekend and I bet 99% of the Ballers have no idea about it. (partly because IWWF does not try to get the news out). If we had some friendly betting going on maybe more Ballers would pay attention to the top skiers and events. As for proceeds it goes to the winners. I am all for charity but this is complicated enough. Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2012 The feed the college kid fund is always open for donations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 22, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted November 22, 2012 @MattP you develop and deploy you keep the change. Tell me again why you do not program php? Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 22, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 22, 2012 @Horton true... Well I might be getting into it given my current projects... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted November 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 27, 2012 As long as they are not from Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorskier1 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 It seems that Ballers only really want to bet if they are betting against @Horton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 27, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2012 That is not what I was hoping for Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I would bet for sure, but then again I would bet on window water droplet racing or rubber duck floating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 27, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2012 Now I just have to work out how to do with without it being a ton of work and getting sent to Jail. Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted November 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 27, 2012 you might have to borrow some skier stats from USA waterski and have it available to make it easier for some of us young guys who don't know all the names to get a better idea of who's who before betting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 27, 2012 @RazorRoss3 but thats the fun, you have to search it out, learn all you can about the skiers and place your bets where you think best! There is a bunch of data out there you just have to get your hands on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 27, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2012 100% agree with @MattP that will never happen again The origainal idea was how can I get you guys to care more about what happens at the big events. Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 27, 2012 @Horton that happened yesterday too... History has a tendency to repeat itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 27, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2012 That was my idea Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 27, 2012 @horton I have @the_krista as my witness Bcc is a wonderful thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 27, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted November 27, 2012 She always takes my side Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 27, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 27, 2012 @Horton thats debatable these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas6 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 At the end of the day @the_krista will win somehow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 @Horton, how would we enforce guido collecting on unpaid bets? For instance, I bet someone on this site who has long hair about a woman who has long hair on not winning at a ski event!!! 20 bucks I believe was the bet, or 4 beers. Your choice! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 29, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted November 29, 2012 Matt and I have it worked out. We looked at a number of software packages. In the end I think we are going to take bets via a paypal account. It will look a lot like super bowl squares in the beginning. If it gets a lot of interest ..... Now that we have the idea ironed out it is sort of on the back burner for a few weeks while I catch up on other stuff. Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 1, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted February 1, 2013 Ok I made this a reality (but called it a contest) now go to it. Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted February 1, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 1, 2013 The above Reminds me of herding cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 1, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted February 1, 2013 Herding Ballers is more like it Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 4, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted March 4, 2013 Moomba page... Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lpskier Posted March 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2013 You may be able to gamble using Bitcoin without violating any laws. Quote Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted March 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2013 @lpskier this is a contest there is no gambling involved. As for bit coin. I think it is super cool. Not sure most people understand it or its potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 5, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted March 5, 2013 @Lpslier this is just a contest with a prize. Wink Wink The amounts are so small and the house is always going to lose a few $ so I am not sure it is even illegal. Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 5, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted March 5, 2013 @lpskier I just looked up Bit Coin - cool but I do not think the ballers are that techie. As long as we are not talking about a pool bigger than $200-$300 I think this is fine. If it grew bigger yes I would have to do find another solution. I really do not want any legal problems. Just want to have a little fun. Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted March 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted March 5, 2013 Instead of betting, could this be changed to a donation to the tournament, with the proceeds being divided up on the top 3-5 finishers? This has been discussed previously, more inlines with a webcast, but the end result would be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted March 5, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted March 5, 2013 @Igkya I appreciate the idea but I think there would be even less interest. The point of the betting is the make it more fun to pay attention. The sad truth is very few skiers follow Pro skiing Quote Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ☆ Connelly ☆ Denali ☆ Eden Lake ☆ Goode ☆ HO Syndicate ☆MasterCraft ☆ Masterline ☆ Pentalogo ☆ Performance Ski and Surf ☆ Reflex ☆ Radar ☆ Rodics OffCourse ☆ S Lines ☆ Stokes About Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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