Boards.ie Euro 2008 Sweepstake

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:23pm #1

Got this idea from another forum.

16 people from boards.ie put in 10 euro. Each user gets randomly assigned a team to support. Winner takes all.

Or we could possibly have a certain amount for getting out of the group stages..certain amount for getting to semis. This might be a more fair way to do it as if you are assigned Poland, its unlikely they are going to win, but they may get out of the group stages.

Thoughts ?

NO PLACES LEFT BUT SIGN UP FOR THE RESERVES AS PEOPLE WILL MOST LIKELY DROP OUT

Taking part

Tusky PAID
Mr.Alan PAID
Charlie Mchugh PAID
Des PAID
ibh PAID
jasonorr PAID
jArgHA PAID
Shamrok
gucci
Xavi
rednik
KevIRL ? PAID
Dub13
emc2 PAID
Keano A Legend
Mikeyt086

Reserves

Rebel
S Carnage

DEADLINE FOR PAYMENTS SENT - TUESDAY 3RD JUNE - IF YOU HAVENT PAID BY THEN, YOUR PLACE GOES TO A RESERVE

Once you have paid, post in the thread and I will update the list. Once the payment has been confirmed by Des, I will put it in bold.

If you are interested but there is no more places I'll stick you on a reserve list. Entry will be based on actually paying the 10 euro by a certain deadline which is TBC. If people havent paid by that deadline, their place will up for grabs.

ibh · 29-05-2008 2:25pm

Tusky wrote: »

Got this idea from another forum.

16 people from boards.ie put in 10 euro. Each user gets randomly assigned a team to support. Winner takes all. Or we could possibly have a certain amount for getting out of the group stages..certain amount for getting to semis etc.

Thoughts ?

I usually try and incorporate a prize for team that concedes most goals as well..

Lucky for me i go Serbia for WC2006 and the Argies put 6 past them..

How will you organise the money??? Call to our houses?:p

Helix · 29-05-2008 2:28pm

paypal id imagine

works fine on another board i use

we do pay entry for fantasy football and sweeps

Mr Alan · 29-05-2008 2:29pm

IBH: trust with permanent bannings for people who dont pay up

I'm definately in for this if it goes ahead.

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:30pm

ibh wrote: »

I usually try and incorporate a prize for team that concedes most goals as well..

Lucky for me i go Serbia for WC2006 and the Argies put 6 past them..

How will you organise the money??? Call to our houses?:p

Yeah that would be a good idea. Could maybe do something like.

15 euro - team that scores most
15 euro - team that concedes most
30 euro - runners up
100 euro - winner ?

I suppose bank transfer would be the easier way to do it. If everyone transfered the money along with a note with their username, I could put it in a separate savings account and then transfer the money to winners after competition is over.

Money would have to be paid in advance to make sure everyone that enters pays. If you are interested, say so and I'll add you to list in original post.

In regards to paypal, it wouldnt be ideal as there is quite a hefty charge for transfering money.

NB: This is not a cheap ploy to steal your moneyz!

Charlie · 29-05-2008 2:30pm

I'd be up for this.

Would Paypal not be easier though Tusky?

_blank_ · 29-05-2008 2:30pm

I have the Boards Team account that people can lodge money to if you want to use that.

I've been taking hundreds of Euro off the lads for two years now, so I'm fairly trustworthy.

Well, the idea is out there anyway.

Helix · 29-05-2008 2:30pm

Tusky wrote: »

I suppose bank transfer would be the easier way to do it

waaaaaaay too much effort involved in that

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:33pm

Helix wrote: »

waaaaaaay too much effort involved in that

Dont you have internet banking ? Takes about 10 seconds for me.

Helix · 29-05-2008 2:33pm

whats wrong with paypal?

_blank_ · 29-05-2008 2:34pm

Tusky wrote: »

Dont you have internet banking ? Takes about 10 seconds for me.

Some people are still stuck in the 18th Century when it comes to banking.

One lad on the team still gives me a bleedin' cheque ffs.

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:34pm

DesF wrote: »

I have the Boards Team account that people can lodge money to if you want to use that.

I've been taking hundreds of Euro off the lads for two years now, so I'm fairly trustworthy.

Well, the idea is out there anyway.

Sounds good Des. Id be happy to do it myself but if people would be happier transferring money to you, thats also fine by me. Will I add you to the list ?

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:34pm

Helix wrote: »

whats wrong with paypal?

If everyone wants to use paypal, fair enough. We can take a vote on it I suppose. There is a charge everytime you transfer money though. Also, if I want to turn paypal money into cash, it costs something like 10 euro afaik.

_blank_ · 29-05-2008 2:35pm

Yeah, go on sure. Add me to the list. make sure I get Germany

If this account is to be used, I'll post the details here.

Mr Alan · 29-05-2008 2:36pm

how do we do the draw for the teams?

Charlie · 29-05-2008 2:37pm

Tusky wrote: »

If everyone wants to use paypal, fair enough. We can take a vote on it I suppose. There is a charge everytime you transfer money though. Also, if I want to turn paypal money into cash, it costs something like 10 euro afaik.

Fair enough, maybe bank transfer is the way to go then. I have 365 online banking, but do transfers via 365 only apply to BOI to BOI accounts?

Charlie · 29-05-2008 2:38pm

Mr Alan wrote: »

how do we do the draw for the teams?

Youtube ftw!

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:38pm

Mr Alan wrote: »

how do we do the draw for the teams?

Seeing as I'm the organizer, I get Spain...and France...and Holland!

haha. Im open to suggestions on this. There are programs/websites that randomize things like this.

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:41pm

charlie mchugh wrote: »

Fair enough, maybe bank transfer is the way to go then. I have 365 online banking, but do transfers via 365 only apply to BOI to BOI accounts?

No, you can transfer to any Irish bank account without charge afaik. At least I can with AIB.

Also open to input in regards how the prize money should be split up.

Mr Alan · 29-05-2008 2:42pm

if i get spain i'll never post in the liverpool thread again tusky

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:43pm

Mr Alan wrote: »

if i get spain i'll never post in the liverpool thread again tusky

But you are the overly positive counter balance to my excessive negativity. If you left, the thread would be so uneven it would explode!

ibh · 29-05-2008 2:43pm

Tusky wrote: »

No, you can transfer to any Irish bank account without charge afaik. At least I can with AIB.

YEa i'm pretty sure this is true.

I'm up for joining in if there are still available places. Don't know how to make the draw however.? Is there a Boards beers or something where it can be filmed??!!!

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:44pm

ibh wrote: »

YEa i'm pretty sure this is true.

I'm up for joining in if there are still available places. Don't know how to make the draw however.? Is there a Boards beers or something where it can be filmed??!!!

Filmed?!?! Sounds a bit excessive! Its only 10 euro each after all. I was thinking that we just put it into an online randomizer. I suppose if I did that, I would use a program to take a video of the screen as it was done ?

example : each team is given a number from 1-16. We then start at the top of our list and each person gets a random number and are assigned the team which have the same number.

http://www.randomizer.org/form.htm

Charlie · 29-05-2008 2:45pm

Tusky wrote: »

Also open to input in regards how the prize money should be split up.

Yeah I think a few prizes as oppossed to winner takes all would be more appropriate.

1st place should take at least 55% of the pool. I wouldn't go too mad on runners up, and then divy up the rest into a number of top scorers etc. prizes.

ibh · 29-05-2008 2:46pm

Tusky wrote: »

Filmed?!?! Sounds a bit excessive! Its only 10 euro each after all. I was thinking that we just put it into an online randomizer. I suppose if I did that, I would use a program to take a video of the screen as it was done ?

Sorry but i was only joking. I seriously don't mind how it is drawn. I trust that there is some interweb way of doing it... Dont think we need to film it tbh..

Tusky · 29-05-2008 2:52pm

ibh wrote: »

Sorry but i was only joking. I seriously don't mind how it is drawn. I trust that there is some interweb way of doing it... Dont think we need to film it tbh..

If I end up doing the draw, I wouldnt mind doing it on webcam if people would feel more comfortable seeing the draw. Fully clothed of course!

_blank_ · 29-05-2008 2:58pm

Jesus, there is a serious lack of trust around here guys.

Any bank can transfer into my BoI Team account.

Perhaps two or three people could get together to make the draw?

gucci · 29-05-2008 2:58pm

count me in if its easy enough to transfer via the t'internet banking. Im in the UK, but have the aib onlline. i will be offline til about tuesday afternoon as im going to a festival for the weekend. so dont let me hold up proceedings if ye wanna go ahead.......

_blank_ · 29-05-2008 2:58pm

Publish a list of those already in there Tusky, will you?

Mr Alan · 29-05-2008 2:59pm

maybe Irishbird could make the draw? in a bikini?

no?

i'll jog along now

_blank_ · 29-05-2008 3:00pm

Mr Alan wrote: »

maybe Irishbird could make the draw? in a bikini?

no?

i'll jog along now

I'll ask her.

Tusky · 29-05-2008 3:02pm

DesF wrote: »

Publish a list of those already in there Tusky, will you?

SEVEN SPACES LEFT

Tusky
Mr.Alan - Romania
Charlie Mchugh
Des
ibh
jasonorr
jArgHA
Shamrok

gucci

Mr Alan · 29-05-2008 3:03pm

Tusky wrote: »

Mr.Alan - Romania

why i oughta!!!!! :mad:

L'prof · 29-05-2008 3:03pm

Tusky wrote: »

16 people from boards.ie put in 10 euro. Each user gets randomly assigned a team to support.

Count me in, want me to write code to do the draw?

Tusky · 29-05-2008 3:04pm

gucci wrote: »

count me in if its easy enough to transfer via the t'internet banking. Im in the UK, but have the aib onlline. i will be offline til about tuesday afternoon as im going to a festival for the weekend. so dont let me hold up proceedings if ye wanna go ahead.......

I'll stick you on the list but I'd like to get all the money sorted asap so if you arent around your place might have to go to someone else.

If you are happy to send the money today you could definitely be in though ?

Des could you PM me the details for that account please ?

jArgHA · 29-05-2008 3:05pm

Chalk me down for this too! I have no problem paying either by bank transfer or PayPal in advance of tournament kickoff.

jAH

Charlie · 29-05-2008 3:06pm

jasonorr wrote: »

Count me in, want me to write code to do the draw?

Just ribbing

Tusky · 29-05-2008 3:07pm

jasonorr wrote: »

Count me in, want me to write code to do the draw?

Youve been added to the list. Dont think that will be necessary. Theres plenty of randomizers already out there. Cheers though.

L'prof · 29-05-2008 3:08pm

How about a prize for 1st, 2nd and last? Would a top scorer draw be viable also?

ibh · 29-05-2008 3:08pm

Tusky wrote: »

EIGHT SPACES LEFT

Tusky
Mr.Alan - Austria
Charlie Mchugh
Des
ibh
jasonorr
jArgHA

gucci

Fixed it for you...

Mr Alan · 29-05-2008 3:09pm

bullies

L'prof · 29-05-2008 3:10pm

Boards.ie Euro 2008 Sweepstake

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