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Introducing: Man-Game Fantasy Betting
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| jph27 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 11:57
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The Man-Game. Three divisions, thousands of riders, seventy seven teams, and races all over the world. Yes, you can watch and read the results from these races, but have you ever wondered about something more immersive? Something that will allow you to get even closer to the centre of the action? Well, I'm pleased to introduce Man-Game Fantasy Betting.
Man-Game Fantasy Betting acts like any other betting system, much like the one on PCM Daily. Every entrant has a certain amount of credits, and they can bet on which rider will win in a certain race. At first there will only be the simple options, such as stage winner and overall winner, but hopefully the betting system will be expanded as interest rises, adding new bets to the game.
So how do you sign up? Simply post your interest here, and then you are free to bet. When a race comes up, after the odds have been posted here, then PM me your selection and sit back and enjoy. At the end of every Man-Game calendar month everyone is given 10 credits, with 100 given to you at the start of the game. Expect the Criterium Hainleite to be the first race, with the deadline for bets being when the race is posted. Reporters are unable to score points in races they race, simply in the interests of fairness.
Most importantly, have fun.
Good Luck, and happy betting.
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| jph27 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 12:08
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 Criterium Hainleite
A very interesting race is next in the Continental Tour this season. Criterium Hainleite is a German race, meaning there will probably be lots of beers and singing in the area when the riders race for glory on the challenging course. It's a hilly classic, which never has been raced in the ManGame before, and it has it all. A climb tests the riders early, before a circuit in Erfurt will decide the race winner. The circuit contains both a hill and some cobbles, meaning it should be one of the most unpredictable races so far this season. And that says a lot. How decisive will the tiny hill be? And will the cobbles affect the riders, as it's on a descent? How will pure sprinters cope with the final circuit in Erfurt? Those are just a few of the obvious question that will be asked, and they're all impossible to answer pre-race. We'll wait and see, I guess.
| Vanspeybrouck | 3.25 | | Blythe | 3.5 | | Breschel | 4 | | Haussler | 4 | | Nolf | 4.25 | | Another Rider | 4.5 | | Langeveld | 4.75 | | Gaudin | 5 | | Vantomme | 5.25 | | Giaux | 6 | | Flugel | 7.25 | | Claeys | 7.25 | | Gil | 7.5 | | Rabon | 7.5 |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 05-04-2012 12:19
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Wow, this seems nice, i am certainly interested in this.
With PCM 11 randomness i think i will have a chance to win maybe 1/20 odds...
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| CountArach |
Posted on 05-04-2012 12:27
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Really great idea. I'll be participating or sure.
I'd keep the odds on Another Rider much tighter than that though.
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 12:28
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Great idea men, I'll participate.
My bet is 10 on Langeveld.
Edited by Miguel98 on 05-04-2012 12:55
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| jph27 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 12:29
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Sure, will do that for the next race definitely. Any questions anyone has, post here and I'll answer them. Remember to PM your bets if you are interested.  |
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| jph27 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 12:30
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Miguel98 wrote:
Great idea men, I'll participate.
My bet is Langeveld.
You need to choose an amount, you start with 100 credits. |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 05-04-2012 12:38
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So we have 100 till the end of June?
I will send you my bet in a minute.
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| jph27 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 12:38
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Avin Wargunnson wrote:
So we have 100 till the end of June?
I will send you my bet in a minute.
Yep. Then you get 10 on July 1. |
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| SotD |
Posted on 05-04-2012 13:31
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Cool. I'm in fore sure. This one is not a race I will be placing a bet in though.
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| Sykkel_Freak |
Posted on 05-04-2012 13:48
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Nice idea. I'll participate.
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| felix_29 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 13:53
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No idea for this race, but for upcoming ones i´ll join.
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| cio93 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 14:04
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Great idea
I join, but I pass this race as well.
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| fenian_1234 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 17:34
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I'll skip this myself, but am curious as to the following rule. I wouldn't say there is any need for it.
jph27 wrote:Reporters are unable to score points in races they race, simply in the interests of fairness. |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 05-04-2012 17:52
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Yeah, if you don't trust the reporters there's no point in having the game...
Is this officially sanctioned btw?
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| jph27 |
Posted on 05-04-2012 19:02
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wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
Yeah, if you don't trust the reporters there's no point in having the game...
Is this officially sanctioned btw?
SN said it was fine when I suggested it to him, so it is in a way. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 05-04-2012 23:47
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fenian_1234 wrote:
I'll skip this myself, but am curious as to the following rule. I wouldn't say there is any need for it.
jph27 wrote:Reporters are unable to score points in races they race, simply in the interests of fairness.
Personally I think it is a good idea. I've already raced Copenhagen for instance so when betting on it I'd have the wnatural advantage of knowing who wins
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| fenian_1234 |
Posted on 06-04-2012 10:20
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Indeed - but I presume you would be betting before you raced it. in which case there'd be no reason to stop you betting. |
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| Smowz |
Posted on 06-04-2012 18:57
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Interesting idea, jph and best of luck with it. Will be having a bet certainly but will give this one a miss, just a totally unpredictable one.
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| jph27 |
Posted on 06-04-2012 19:16
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Copenhagen-Malmo TTT
Formerly the Eindhoven TTT, this race now takes place going from Danish Copenhagen to Swedish Malmo. The format remains the same though – a mostly flat TTT that will be a true test of who has the greatest depth in time trialists. There is a single climb of about 1.4km that maxes out at 11%, but isn’t really that steep most of the way up.
| Jack Wolfskin | 2 | | Sony Ericcson | 2.75 | | Nestle | 3.5 | | Milka | 3.5 | | Festina | 3.75 | | Another Team | 4.5 | | Bacardi | 5 | | Pendleton's Twicer | 7.5 |
Small odds for the big favourites, with the strange weather could Pendelton's benefit if a sudden change occurs? It's a brave man's gamble but could pay big. Will most people play it safe and go for the favourites though?
Edited by jph27 on 06-04-2012 19:16
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