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Title: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on June 18, 2011, 06:40:17 AM
This year you can place bets on all the weekly match-ups. This will be play money of course, but will be a lot of fun. We will see who has the most "Backyard bucks" at the end of the year. Hope to see all you guys take part.


Hope to have all the details up later this summer.

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Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: BeanTown on June 18, 2011, 09:32:17 AM
This year you can place bets on all the weekly match-ups. This will be play money of course, but will be a lot of fun. We will see who has the most "Backyard bucks" at the end of the year. Hope to see all you guys take part.


Hope to have all the details up later this summer.

 :toast:

 :win: great idea Tony!  :iatp:
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Mariner on June 18, 2011, 12:26:39 PM
This is a great idea. Something different anyway. Looking forward to it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Drew on June 18, 2011, 02:39:28 PM
To increase activity on this there will also be awards towards free agents and extensions.
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Jesse on June 18, 2011, 03:00:34 PM
To increase activity on this there will also be awards towards free agents and extensions.
I don't see how this is fair. We shouldn't be put at a disadvantage if we don't want to gamble. Gambling is an addiction that could cause negative effects in our personal life. I know that I would prefer if it was just a choice if we wanted to do this not be put at a disadvantage if we don't. 
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: winter on June 18, 2011, 03:05:01 PM
I think this is a great idea also! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Drew on June 18, 2011, 03:06:44 PM
I don't see how this is fair. We shouldn't be put at a disadvantage if we don't want to gamble. Gambling is an addiction that could cause negative effects in our personal life. I know that I would prefer if it was just a choice if we wanted to do this not be put at a disadvantage if we don't.
Ya but no one would care to do it if there was no advantage to it in the league. We want it to be part of the league. It won't be much of an advantage maybe 5% off our something, nothing major but something to work towards. It is also fake money so no harm no foul. Also I think Fantasy Hockey is an addiction that could negatively affect our personal lives but we all still do it. It is still a choice to participate in this as if you don't participate maybe everyone will loss all their Backyard Bucks and you will win. It is to add a new element to their league.
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Jesse on June 18, 2011, 03:22:05 PM
Ya but no one would care to do it if there was no advantage to it in the league. We want it to be part of the league. It won't be much of an advantage maybe 5% off our something, nothing major but something to work towards. It is also fake money so no harm no foul. Also I think Fantasy Hockey is an addiction that could negatively affect our personal lives but we all still do it. It is still a choice to participate in this as if you don't participate maybe everyone will loss all their Backyard Bucks and you will win. It is to add a new element to their league.
I don't agree with making people gamble or they are put at a disadvantage. I agree that fantasy hockey is an addiction and I know it has negatively my personal life and my relationship with my wife. I think you should wait and see how many people will actually participate first. I mean just looking it looks like you will have 6 people so far and its the middle of the summer when very few people check in. 
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Drew on June 18, 2011, 05:12:03 PM
True I think there must be an award as there needs to be a benefit to it. We shall see.
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Tony on June 18, 2011, 09:15:05 PM
I gamble with my life everytime I come on here when the wife is home. lol
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: BeanTown on June 18, 2011, 09:21:10 PM
I gamble with my life everytime I come on here when the wife is home. lol

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Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: winter on June 19, 2011, 08:35:44 AM
I'm in Steeler country, You want to talk about a gamble, try telling someone the Penguins are #1 instead of the Pittsburgh Steelers. My wife, thank God, loves hockey as much as I do! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Jesse on June 22, 2011, 09:55:07 AM
I don't like in the rules that nobody can place bets on any game that their own team(s) are involved in. Why can't we bet that our team will win that week?? I can see saying we can't bet for our team to lose but we should be able to bet that we will win. This seems silly that we are being forced to gamble then being told that we can't bet on certain games
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Tony on June 22, 2011, 03:20:55 PM
I have thought about it, but thought i would be more simple to say no betting at all on our own teams. There are plenty of other games to place bets on. This could change so we will see.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Gilly on June 28, 2011, 08:45:32 PM
This site and all the leagues I've joined, only 3 my wife knows of is a huge addiction, lolol.....Now yeah I agree with Jesse, this would be even more addiciting cause gambling is a hole other thing, but I do like it, and I personally don't think it would affect me worse than what im doing now, lol, so lets bet....problem is tho, I agree we should be able to bet on our team to win, I know there lots to bet on, but im gonna your ass's next year and want to fun bucks!!

BTW - She now says, "Hey Mike, who you talking to? is it Drew or Jesse? "
For some reason i think thats hilarious, lol!!
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Tony on June 28, 2011, 09:37:32 PM
It is going to be fun and would not really consider it gambling. We will be playing with fake money. The Prizes are still up in the air. So we will see what will happen.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Gilly on June 28, 2011, 09:39:49 PM
Can we please make it so i can bet on myself to win win win!!

Gonna be fun Tony, thanks for doing it sir!!
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Jesse on June 28, 2011, 09:46:33 PM
It is going to be fun and would not really consider it gambling. We will be playing with fake money. The Prizes are still up in the air. So we will see what will happen.  :thumbsup:
Gambling is defined as to stake or risk money, or anything of value, on the outcome of something involving chance. I feel like this is how a gambling addiction starts you start playing with "fake" money and it only gets worse from here. I don't mind having this here for those who want to participate but I don't think we should have prizes if you win, unless the prize is like a small picture of a trophy on your team page or how we have the awards already, put something like sportsbook champ 2012



http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gambling
Title: Re: Coming Soon
Post by: Tony on July 07, 2011, 06:08:38 PM
Gambling is defined as to stake or risk money, or anything of value, on the outcome of something involving chance. I feel like this is how a gambling addiction starts you start playing with "fake" money and it only gets worse from here. I don't mind having this here for those who want to participate but I don't think we should have prizes if you win, unless the prize is like a small picture of a trophy on your team page or how we have the awards already, put something like sportsbook champ 2012



http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gambling
Sorry Jesse, but I disagree with your point here about this leading to an addiction to gambling. I do however see your point on prizes forcing people to play because not everyone would what to.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on September 20, 2011, 03:35:20 AM
Betting on Week 1 will open after October 1st. All GM's can place their bet on who will win the Cup. This will be closed on Oct 5th.

Please send your bets to me as a PM. You can only bet on one team and up to 100 BB. 

Opening odds to win the cup

Edmonton - 4 to 1
Los Angeles - 5 to 1
Buffalo - 6 to 1
Chicago - 6 to 1
Montreal - 6 to 1
Ottawa - 7 to 1
Philadelphia - 7 to 1
Columbus - 8 to 1
Dallas - 8 to 1
Detroit - 8 to 1
Boston - 8 to 1
Pittsburgh - 9 to 1
Toronto - 9 to 1
Colorado - 9 to 1
Washington - 10 to 1
Vancouver - 10 to 1
Calgary - 12 to 1
New York - 13 to 1

Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on October 31, 2011, 02:30:09 AM
Jesselton is going big on a huge upset this week. Good luck  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on October 31, 2011, 02:32:52 AM
You guys think we should increase the maximum bet? change it form 100BB to 200 or more, or could also just make it unlimited?
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on November 06, 2011, 11:28:57 PM
You guys think we should increase the maximum bet? change it form 100BB to 200 or more, or could also just make it unlimited?
I have not received any input about this so I am just going to decide myself.  :P

Maximum bet is moved to 200BB.  :thumbsup:

This will be in effect starting week 7.
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Drew on November 06, 2011, 11:45:57 PM
I have not received any input about this so I am just going to decide myself.  :P

Maximum bet is moved to 200BB.  :thumbsup:

This will be in effect starting week 7.
Sorry for no feedback but  :iatp:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Jesselton on November 07, 2011, 08:09:13 PM
Jesselton is going big on a huge upset this week. Good luck  :thumbsup:

Yeah, well the IR situation didn't help my cause. Haha. I also agree with the maximum bet of 200BB, as I've already tried going over 100!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: cho34 on November 10, 2011, 02:40:37 PM
I have not received any input about this so I am just going to decide myself.  :P

Maximum bet is moved to 200BB.  :thumbsup:

This will be in effect starting week 7.
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Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on November 25, 2011, 09:35:31 PM
Week 9 betting lines are up.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on November 28, 2011, 09:39:38 PM
There will be no betting on games throughout the Christmas holiday. There will be new Stanley cup odds posted in weeks 12 and 13.  You can bet on them starting Dec.19th.

Merry Christmas.
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Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on January 06, 2012, 07:24:01 AM
New odds are up.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on January 13, 2012, 07:28:31 AM
New lines are up. http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=44206.0
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on January 16, 2012, 04:28:14 PM
I will be putting up some betting lines that will involve the All-Star Game.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Drew on January 16, 2012, 06:11:35 PM
I will be putting up some betting lines that will involve the All-Star Game.  :thumbsup:
Our All-Star game or the actual All-Star Game?
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on January 16, 2012, 06:28:04 PM
Our All-Star game or the actual All-Star Game?

I was wanting to do Actual.
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Drew on January 16, 2012, 06:42:33 PM
I was wanting to do Actual.
It would be interesting to do it on our All-Star Game as well. I am also putting together rules for the skills competition and the game itself.
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on January 16, 2012, 06:53:26 PM
It would be interesting to do it on our All-Star Game as well. I am also putting together rules for the skills competition and the game itself.
OK I will work on it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on January 23, 2012, 08:09:22 PM
All-Star game beating lines are up.

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=45380.0
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on February 11, 2012, 12:39:44 PM
New lines.  :thumbsup:

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=49449.msg256893#msg256893
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on February 18, 2012, 07:04:28 AM
Week 21 Lines  :thumbsup:

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=50349.msg261480#msg261480
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on February 24, 2012, 06:31:09 AM
Week 22 Lines  :thumbsup:

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=51574.msg267560#msg267560
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on March 03, 2012, 06:55:36 AM
Week 23 Lines  :thumbsup:

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=53093.0
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on March 12, 2012, 05:44:46 AM
Playoff betting lines are up. Get your bets in quick.

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=54021.msg282946#msg282946
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on March 26, 2012, 03:07:05 AM
Round 3 Betting lines are up.

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=55272.msg291713#msg291713
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on April 02, 2012, 04:52:49 AM
Last bet for the season.  :toast:

http://www.profsl.com/smf/index.php?topic=55871.0
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on April 09, 2012, 04:42:09 AM
Top 3

 :winner: 1) Tony - 2212.00  :winner:

2) Gilly - 1872.50
3) Drew - 1724.35

Gilly squeaked into second with a big win as his bet 100 on :CHI-NHL: to win the Cup at the beginning of the year.
 

Thanks to everyone who took part.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sportsbook News and Discussions
Post by: Tony on April 26, 2012, 06:48:30 PM
Any ideas from the league about how to make the Sportsbook better for next year?