I think I am going to set this up at our pool room but would like to get some input first.
Two players play a race to 10. The loser pays the difference in the score. If the score is 10 – 7 it costs the loser $3.00 or any multiple thereof (From 30 cents to $3,000.00).
Next set the loser gets three games on the wire.
Loser of this set pays the difference between scores.
So you get to gamble and equalize the competition over time.
I think it best to use the last match as the number of games on the wire for either player.
We have many people who play in our room but most will not gamble because everyone knows how well they play and who they can and cannot best.
This idea equalizes the competition and may encourage some of the players who will not play for money to get involved as you can't really lose a whole lot and if your on, you might win a little money.
Because we are all basically friends and know how well we play if anyone sandbags the other player can quit after any set and probably not play the sandbagger again.
The players agree to play at least two sets but are not required to play the third set.
For some players it might be better to start by giving the weaker player x games on the wire.
I am trying to give the weaker players a shot and encourage everyone to get involved. Ideas that further this goal would be appreciated. It is not about making a lot of money, it is about creating a sporting diversion that encourages people to get involved.
Two players play a race to 10. The loser pays the difference in the score. If the score is 10 – 7 it costs the loser $3.00 or any multiple thereof (From 30 cents to $3,000.00).
Next set the loser gets three games on the wire.
Loser of this set pays the difference between scores.
So you get to gamble and equalize the competition over time.
I think it best to use the last match as the number of games on the wire for either player.
We have many people who play in our room but most will not gamble because everyone knows how well they play and who they can and cannot best.
This idea equalizes the competition and may encourage some of the players who will not play for money to get involved as you can't really lose a whole lot and if your on, you might win a little money.
Because we are all basically friends and know how well we play if anyone sandbags the other player can quit after any set and probably not play the sandbagger again.
The players agree to play at least two sets but are not required to play the third set.
For some players it might be better to start by giving the weaker player x games on the wire.
I am trying to give the weaker players a shot and encourage everyone to get involved. Ideas that further this goal would be appreciated. It is not about making a lot of money, it is about creating a sporting diversion that encourages people to get involved.
