Blackie, Ganchrow, and a Betting Exchange

Ace_of_Spades · 01-16-11, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by Ganchrow

I'll tell you guys ... starting an exchange is hard work.

I bet it would be, just take a look at Betfair and how stacked that site is.

CatPulp · 01-17-11, 10:22 AM

Originally posted by Ganchrow

I'll tell you guys ... starting an exchange is hard work. As I've said, We're not looking to do this half heartedly and doing it right means making certain that our technology will be ready to handle the workload. We;re looking to put up some free contests, hopefully for the Super Bowl, and definitely for March Madness. Stay tuned.

CatPulp: I've been living in Costa Rica for the past two years now, Manhattan is but a cherished memory.

Thanks for clearing that up Ganchrow. I just hope you accept US members when the site is finally up and ready. You must also have taken into consideration your status as an American who will be running a "gambling" establishment. I would hate to see you go through the same troubles as Stephen Kaplan, the founder of BetonSports.

illfuuptn · 01-17-11, 12:12 PM

Are you planning on running the site(I'm assuming illegal)? Or are you planning on selling it? When do you think it will be ready? US customer's welcome?

Suggestions:
-Go all out on props: I've always dreamt of a place where I could bet weird shit like "who will win PTI today?"
-Personalized screen names would be awesome. If allowed by SBR, a "unhide user name" would be an awesome feature that would bring some rivalry to SBR.
-JJ's idea of offering buyouts would be sweet.
-Optional vig-free $5 buy-in lotteries every day or week.

How exactly will this work if you sell the site though? Our suggestions will only be good if an SBR member runs the site. Look at matchbook. They never take anyone's advice. I think you could listen to our suggestions and make this site INCREDIBLE. Keep up the good work.

unclebuzz1 · 01-31-11, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Gancher you should be unique and let the player have the ability to close the bet before the final score and make a profit or loss like real stock trading. I am sure it is possible because there was a book called tradesports that let you do it out of Ireland, they closed up for various reasons but was a good exchange.

Isn't this what MB has/had before the market makers dried up (live betting)? If so, keep the pointspread/total the same throughout the game. This is a must but needs real liquidity/market makers.

jjgold · 01-31-11, 02:09 PM

A real exchange has a close feature

Well Betfair does not even have a close feature, you need to bet other side and try and get a scalp

Dark Horse · 01-31-11, 02:55 PM

Please include GTC feature with time.

sneak-a-peak · 02-28-11, 01:56 AM

you guys will have lots of eager customers waiting now!

Full Time Hobo · 02-28-11, 02:05 AM

So with Matchbook gone in the Us........ you guys may see an increase in potential customers

Ace_of_Spades · 02-28-11, 02:42 AM

Just follow Betfair, but for US Sports.

jjgold · 02-28-11, 08:45 AM

This is the time

Make your move Blackie

Wrecktangle · 02-28-11, 08:54 AM

So this is happening? Guess I need to try out the interface.

BLACKIE · 02-28-11, 09:56 AM

Soon. Real soon.

wrongturn · 02-28-11, 10:34 AM

Like tomorrow?

Hoopman · 02-28-11, 11:12 AM

prime opportunity

Money · 02-28-11, 01:24 PM

im in.

philswin · 02-28-11, 01:41 PM

Would be a great oppurtunity to do B2B with Matchbook and be ready to roll

sneak-a-peak · 02-28-11, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by BLACKIE

Soon. Real soon.

kmarinouofm · 02-28-11, 06:11 PM

so where are all the games??

mdemps9190 · 02-28-11, 06:27 PM

yeah, hope its real soon.

Scorpion · 02-28-11, 06:36 PM

Ganch, dont forget about the XML line feed, ******* matchbooks first half lines were not on their xml line feed or any line service

frankzig · 02-28-11, 07:35 PM

XMarketsExchange = olenbe trust & holding= owner jaun c corpus= like sites =rebatewager,blackdogsportsbook + 34 others

MadTiger · 02-28-11, 07:48 PM

"Nature abhors a vacuum."

unclebuzz1 · 03-02-11, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by BLACKIE

Soon. Real soon.

Blackie, will it be open to US players?

jjgold · 03-02-11, 03:42 PM

Keep this thread alive for exchange players

BAUS · 03-02-11, 04:03 PM

Many Canadians will also be looking forward to this exchange opening.

BAUS

geebert74 · 03-02-11, 04:16 PM

Blackie, you need to be going live any day now... Very interested in playing there.

wrongturn · 03-02-11, 04:48 PM

Will make my first post of day in this thread if needed

jjgold · 03-02-11, 04:53 PM

I am going to try and get in contact with Blackie and push this project

ShamsWoof10 · 03-02-11, 05:02 PM

Are you going to advertise with SBR?

katstale · 03-02-11, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by Scorpion

Ganch, dont forget about the XML line feed, ******* matchbooks first half lines were not on their xml line feed or any line service

Need to have API feed with all bells and whistles.

Ace_of_Spades · 03-02-11, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by ShamsWoof10

Are you going to advertise with SBR?

I would say thats almost a guarantee.

YorkHunt · 03-02-11, 06:47 PM

Wooohooo!

WorkHorse · 03-03-11, 12:51 AM

bump....such great information for College Football...STAR this thread so its easy to fine.

Many, many, many guys who turn to the College Football forum look forward to reading this "great" stuff.

Stacocakes · 03-03-11, 01:35 AM

Hope this turns out good. Matchbook has been a ghost town the last couple days in-play.

WorkHorse · 03-03-11, 01:41 AM

Matchbook, IBM, Coke & Pepsi are all great topics for the XXXXXXXX College Football Forum.

BUMP for God's sake.