Next Tipping Comp?

[Kmac84]

Would it not make sense for the tipping comps to be on Stakes and Ladders then both Blonde and S&L benefit.   Is there not currently an affiliate deal in place for blonde? 

[NigDawG]

cheltenham is unique but i think royal ascot would work well

[Karabiner]

cheltenham is unique but i think royal ascot would work well

I think I've played every one of these and I've found Cheltenham and Royal ascot to be the best, mainly for the reasons that Tikay stated earlier. Who can forget Galloway's swoop from last place to win drawing away on the final day?

I did enjoy The Masters but golf is one of my special interests.

[tikay]

cheltenham is unique but i think royal ascot would work well

I think I've played every one of these and I've found Cheltenham and Royal ascot to be the best, mainly for the reasons that Tikay stated earlier.

Who can forget Galloway's swoop from last place to win drawing away on the final day?I did enjoy The Masters but golf is one of my special interests.

Me.

[TightEnd]

Would it not make sense for the tipping comps to be on Stakes and Ladders then both Blonde and S&L benefit.   Is there not currently an affiliate deal in place for blonde? 

we want them hosted and played in here

[MereNovice]

Thanks for all the feedback.

Here is a list of events this year:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/25455532


We've previously run competitions for:

The Masters  (April 10-13)
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=60795.0

Aintree (April 3-5)
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=60721.0

Royal Ascot (June 17-21)
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=61443.0

Unfortunately, as you can see, The Masters and Aintree follow on closely from Cheltenham.

The Masters competition has been run slightly differently to the racing events. I'm not overly creative so would require some input into the best format if we run a competition for events like the World Cup. All that is needed is a set of generally available odds (for a wide enough number of markets) and results that anyone can access.

Alternatively, I'm open to suggestions for new formats that might provide more fun.

[tikay]

Would it not make sense for the tipping comps to be on Stakes and Ladders then both Blonde and S&L benefit.   Is there not currently an affiliate deal in place for blonde? 

Yes, we have an Affiliate deal with Stakes & Ladders, & we are as supportive of them as we are able, very much so. They will confirm that.

However, I think "Community-Based" Tipping Comps, just 3 or 4 per year, which, crucially, are exclusive to blondes ONLY, is only fair & reasonable. They are part of the blonde furniture, & whilst we support S & L, I would wish them to continue, as they are much appreciated by many blondes.

S & L run "pools" every day, on every event, & I hope they are successful. I think the 3 or 4 blonde Tipping Comps per annum should continue, though.

[Kmac84]

Would it not make sense for the tipping comps to be on Stakes and Ladders then both Blonde and S&L benefit.   Is there not currently an affiliate deal in place for blonde? 

Yes, we have an Affiliate deal with Stakes & Ladders, & we are as supportive of them as we are able, very much so. They will confirm that.

However, I think "Community-Based" Tipping Comps, just 3 or 4 per year, which, crucially, are exclusive to blondes ONLY, is only fair & reasonable. They are part of the blonde furniture, & whilst we support S & L, I would wish them to continue, as they are much appreciated by many blondes.

S & L run "pools" every day, on every event, & I hope they are successful. I think the 3 or 4 blonde Tipping Comps per annum should continue, though.

But you can have that, there are blonde exclusive pools for the PL Darts at the moment. 

[tikay]

Would it not make sense for the tipping comps to be on Stakes and Ladders then both Blonde and S&L benefit.   Is there not currently an affiliate deal in place for blonde? 

Yes, we have an Affiliate deal with Stakes & Ladders, & we are as supportive of them as we are able, very much so. They will confirm that.

However, I think "Community-Based" Tipping Comps, just 3 or 4 per year, which, crucially, are exclusive to blondes ONLY, is only fair & reasonable. They are part of the blonde furniture, & whilst we support S & L, I would wish them to continue, as they are much appreciated by many blondes.

S & L run "pools" every day, on every event, & I hope they are successful. I think the 3 or 4 blonde Tipping Comps per annum should continue, though.

But you can have that, there are blonde exclusive pools for the PL Darts at the moment. 

Yes, I know that but it's not quite the same as the "personalised" fun & banter our own ones generate. Cheltenham ran to 27 pages, & I think it was absolutely perfect. Running it on S & L would not feel quite the same, imo. 

I just feel 3 or 4 times a year is right to do a blonde one. S&L runs 3 or 4 every day, & I hope they are all successful.

[tikay]

Thanks for all the feedback.

Here is a list of events this year:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/25455532


We've previously run competitions for:

The Masters  (April 10-13)
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=60795.0

Aintree (April 3-5)
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=60721.0

Royal Ascot (June 17-21)
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=61443.0

Unfortunately, as you can see, The Masters and Aintree follow on closely from Cheltenham.

The Masters competition has been run slightly differently to the racing events. I'm not overly creative so would require some input into the best format if we run a competition for events like the World Cup. All that is needed is a set of generally available odds (for a wide enough number of markets) and results that anyone can access.

Alternatively, I'm open to suggestions for new formats that might provide more fun.

Not sure Aintree works, it is primarily about the National for most folks, so it is effectively a sweepstake.

The Masters - with some help as to methodology from the Golf Lads, & Royal Ascot feel right to me for the next 2.

I'm not sure about the World Cup, to be honest. What will the time difference be? Will the games take place during "normal" hours?

[typhoon13]

Blonde tipping contests have got to be kept solely on here surely

I would not take part, to me it's the in house banter that really counts

I can only see Cheltenham and Royal Ascot working and appealing to the wider audience

Don't want to offend anyone, purely my thoughts

[Tal]

All the racing festivals are fine. Easy to play, simple format and easy to follow.

[typhoon13]

All the racing festivals are fine. Easy to play, simple format and easy to follow.

But don't drum up the same amount of interest as the two majors

[Acidmouse]

Has to be something everyone has a chance to win, racing fits that bill. We have many shrewd sports betters on here, some very specific to certain sports and I would be reluctant to enter if I knew others had big edge over me. I prefer if any tipping comp was horse racing, any big meeting is fine.

[Big_D]

Has to be something everyone has a chance to win, racing fits that bill. We have many shrewd sports betters on here, some very specific to certain sports and I would be reluctant to enter if I knew others had big edge over me. I prefer if any tipping comp was horse racing, any big meeting is fine.

Agreed, but to add some balance, tikay also enters these competitions.