Topic: Friendly wagers in Bitcointalk (Read 549 times)

As a regular poster in the gambling discussion section here and also a big sports fan, I frequently engage in bets with my friends and relatives on many occasions and sport events. For example last week my cousin insists that Haaland will win the upcoming Ballon d'Or award, while I'm also confident that Messi will secure his 8th trophy easily in this edition.
From that I noticed that we don’t have any friendly wagers here in gambling section which I haven't observed before, So let me give you an example of what we can establish if you like it:
So by following several sport threads here such as LaLiga. Lets say one user posted his opinion and analysis about the next match between RMA against RSO and he thinks that RMA won’t win that match, another user reply to him and disagree with him…. From that both users can agree to do a friendly wager or a bet between each other and set a value for the bet, and after the match is over the user who lost that bet should pay up to what they both agreed on.

It should be a fun thing only with small amounts and hopefully everyone keeps his word, I know many people would say that it’s better to just bet on a casino but I think it’s more fun here and also sometimes you can agree on better returns.
What do you think about this? I hope it’s not breaking any rules here.

Even though there is some delay I have created the topic as I promised. I hope that it becomes a topic that everyone can benefit from.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5466920.new#new

By the way I have missed the side bet for the USA presidency. Is there any chance for you to share a link when you are available? This topic has really attracted my attention.

I guess it about time to have the thread after all, I'm sure it's going to another be another big thread over time, and for those suggesting escrow that's not bad thing, having an escrow over an eight months side bet of 2mBTC seem rather not worth it if you ask me, if you just don't trust someone there's no point of side bets, and side bets are just often to spice up the competition level generally amongst the Gambling Discussion, I'm sure they some of them would take 100 mBTC - 1 BTC, and would still trust each well enough to not need an escrow, I remember an infamous 0.1 BTC bet between two top members of this forum over the last United States Presidential election.

I think it's happening every now and then that members here are betting against each other for a particular outcome of a match. It doesn't break any rules, even if the members decide not to pay each other up. You can use escrow to hold the bets until the game is done to help settle the win/lose so there's that. Anyway going back, this can be done, it's just that there isn't a lot of trusting going on these days between the members that aren't as established compared to the old heads here.

I guess side bets is quite some fun and even though I saw people making their own bets here from time to time, I've never seen a dedicated thread for it.

Luckily, trust has been established already that’s why it’s easy to wager with its individual bets and pay after once lose. However, for those who are still new and want to do wagering in bitcointalk, then don’t be too trusting at first. Know your peer well and maybe establish a bond first before you decide to wager with each other. And do not jump into huge bets, who knows your wagering partner can be transparent at first but later on show his true colors and won’t be replying on you anymore. So wager with caution, and as much as possible, do it with your close colleague in bitcointalk.

Luckily, trust has been established already that’s why it’s easy to wager with its individual bets and pay after once lose. However, for those who are still new and want to do wagering in bitcointalk, then don’t be too trusting at first. Know your peer well and maybe establish a bond first before you decide to wager with each other. And do not jump into huge bets, who knows your wagering partner can be transparent at first but later on show his true colors and won’t be replying on you anymore. So wager with caution, and as much as possible, do it with your close colleague in bitcointalk.

The thing you indicated in the subject is actually a thing that has been on the forum for a long time. Generally the members joining pools are making "side bets" between themselves. We have made side bets with many members this season. We didn't feel the need of using escrow as we trusted each other. I even created a spreadsheet to be able to follow these. For the ones who would like to take a look at:

spreadsheet

I could remember when me and my kid brother used to play such bets over our plate of food, that is when ever he's got something he believed really strong in, and I don't believe in the same thing, instead of prolonged arguments, we just bet our next plates of food...[...]

The thing you indicated in the subject is actually a thing that has been on the forum for a long time. Generally the members joining pools are making "side bets" between themselves. We have made side bets with many members this season. We didn't feel the need of using escrow as we trusted each other. I even created a spreadsheet to be able to follow these. For the ones who would like to take a look at:

spreadsheet

Well, what a sure bet it is MEssi we agree there, but I like the enthusiasm of proposing and giving continuity to the matter of not refusing the proposal, which, as you mention, remains open.

@GxSTxV UCL pool is still open for a week, so go ahead and register your interest! It's pretty easy to learn, we have newcomers every season, and I think regular gamblers should slide right in. Even if you have questions, plenty of experienced players to help out =)
You should explore the forum more. And the quality ones (which, after a while, you'll easily tell).

What you may be calling for is better organized concepts. Else, the idea seem good until it got to the part where it sounds friendly but money is involved.
One thing I have known about people who gamble is that they may not be gambling with a clear eye or should I say sober mind, and this makes it difficult for people to keep their word having become clear in thoughts a few minutes later.

What you may be calling for is better organized concepts. Else, the idea seem good until it got to the part where it sounds friendly but money is involved.
One thing I have known about people who gamble is that they may not be gambling with a clear eye or should I say sober mind, and this makes it difficult for people to keep their word having become clear in thoughts a few minutes later.

This may not be too different from the various pools that we use to have here in the forum,  but your idea seems to be a bit different I don't know how other members may see this but for me I may have to point out a few things that you need to address which is not included in your writing.

1: how are members going to stake on those predictions,  are we going to have a dedicated address where the the fees to take part in the prediction going to be send to and payment going out to the winner from same address in form of escrow wallet for this game.

You Can take a look at this thread,  may be you can have a better understanding of what I am saying in terms of organization of the game as you said.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/--5408229

Yeahhhh, this is actually a Normal thing between folks yunno... sometimes, you really wanna prove the fact that one person is usually bluffing over his statements all the time, and that you're always right about it; most especially to some of your peeps that enjoys arguing incessantly... I remember the good old days my older cousins would just have to gamble, topple Thier adversaries, get 'em cash and shop lollipops, chewing gums, biscuits, Burgers etc...for everyone ( including the original owners of the money) lol....it was that interesting though.
P/s; encountered moments where the owner would feel like getting rebellious, but that ain't happening... This people are way more stronger and dominant...lol

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

Yeahhhh, this is actually a Normal thing between folks yunno... sometimes, you really wanna prove the fact that one person is usually bluffing over his statements all the time, and that you're always right about it; most especially to some of your peeps that enjoys arguing incessantly... I remember the good old days my older cousins would just have to gamble, topple Thier adversaries, get 'em cash and shop lollipops, chewing gums, biscuits, Burgers etc...for everyone ( including the original owners of the money) lol....it was that interesting though.
P/s; encountered moments where the owner would feel like getting rebellious, but that ain't happening... This people are way more stronger and dominant...lol

Sandra 🧑‍🦰