2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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bernard wrote:Prediction Contest will open Wednesday afternoon and will close Saturday morning before the tournament. Sorry for the delay, we've been trying to get some things to work.
Will the format be similar to last years?
Yes, but all predictions are made through microtransactions (we're thinking about 99 cents per prediction slot). The winner will receive 1.00% of the total entry fees.
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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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windu34 wrote:
bernard wrote:Prediction Contest will open Wednesday afternoon and will close Saturday morning before the tournament. Sorry for the delay, we've been trying to get some things to work.
Will the format be similar to last years?
Rules are the same, the method of collecting responses will be different. With Google Forms, more complicated response validation was not possible so many responses could not be counted (because submissions did not follow rules). With the new form, your response will not show until all rules are followed.
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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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zyzzyva980 wrote:
Yes, but all predictions are made through microtransactions (we're thinking about 99 cents per prediction slot). The winner will receive 1.00% of the total entry fees.
Is there a limit on how many microtransactions you can make? I think I'm limited cause the state says I have a "gambling addiction" or something....
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Wait, isn't this gambling? Since most of us are minors, doesn't this make it illegal?

or are you guys just being huge trolls
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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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kenniky wrote:Wait, isn't this gambling? Since most of us are minors, doesn't this make it illegal?

or are you guys just being huge trolls
The admins are trolls.
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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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kenniky wrote:Wait, isn't this gambling? Since most of us are minors, doesn't this make it illegal?

or are you guys just being huge trolls
Z's just making fun of fantasy sports sites (FanDuels, DraftKings, etc.). I'll post something that Sensei_Sushi made about this when I get home...

Edit: Yes SS, that is what I was referring to.
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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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John Richardsim wrote:
kenniky wrote:Wait, isn't this gambling? Since most of us are minors, doesn't this make it illegal?

or are you guys just being huge trolls
Z's just making fun of fantasy sports sites (FanDuels, DraftKings, etc.). I'll post something that Sensei_Sushi made about this when I get home...
You don't happen to be referring to the national advertising campaign we're doing do you?

This is one of the gems we will be using as part of the advertising campaign:

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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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Prediction Contest??
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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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Sensei_Sushi wrote: You don't happen to be referring to the national advertising campaign we're doing do you?

This is one of the gems we will be using as part of the advertising campaign:

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Disclaimer: SciOly.org accepts no responsibility or liability for any financial losses or emotional grief which may be incurred by any person participating in the SciOly.org nationals prediction contest. Please forward all complaints to bearasaurus@scioly.org. Percent chance of winning is approximately 0.00%. Paying a small "processing fee" of approximately $2,000,000 will increase chances of winning to 0.000001%. Please forward this amount in cash to Mr. Gerard Putz. Don't sue us pls kk thanks cya.
But the part of the campaign they didn't show you...

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Re: 2016 National Tournament: University of Wisconsin

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Person wrote: Image
Please disregard the slanderous talk located above this post.


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