Jim Boeheim 01-28-2007, 03:28 PM Posted by Pistachio on the Vbookie Other Sports Forum
Q.What is it?
A.Its a betting system, allowing you to bet, only "vMoney" is involved.
Q.How do you bet?
A.You place a number in the box to the right of the option you want to bet on, and click the "Place Bet" button beneath the options. If you want your bet to be made private, make sure to click the approperate box
Q: Can my bet(s) be reversed or negated?
A: Once a bet is placed, it cannot be reversed.
If you bet twice for the same team by mistake, Mods/Admins cannot go in and give the vcash for one of those bets back to you. We simply don't have the ability to do so. Please be cautious when placing your wagers and review your bets before you hit return.
Q.How to you create a vBookie event?
A. First, you must be a sponser or staff. It is a lot like creating a poll. You create the thread, then you click the "Yes, post a vBookie Event with this thread" under Additional Options. You then select the event, the bettable options, the odds, the time to accept bets till, and the time that you pay out whats owed. Make sure to uncheck the "Same as 'Accept Bets Until' date", or you will get a strange time. Keep in mind that you can only bet on short term events, such as individiual games, series' and other events that apply.
Q. How does one become a sponsor and eligible to create events?
A. Become a sponsor (http://hfboards.com/payments.php)
Q.Why can you only bet on short term events?
A. Because long term bets (such as a "Who will win the Super Bowl" in august) tie up the server, causing massive slowdown.
Q.How does betting work?
A. vBookie uses straight odds, avoiding point spreads and keeping it simple.
Q.How do odds work?
A. The numbers next to the teams are the odds. The number in parenthisis is the amount paid out to every dollar. Lets say you placed one "vDollar" on Minnesota. If Minnesota wins the game, you would get the dollar you bet, plus 88 "vCents." They are the favorite team. The favorite is indicated by the "F" next the the odds. Toronto is the underdog, so they have lesser odds of winning the game. If you put one "vDollar" on Toronto, and they won, you would recieve the bet back, plus 1.04 "vDollars" back, because Toronto had worse odds. If the team you bet on doesnt win, you lose all money wagered on that bet.
Q. Who can settle events?
A. Sponsors and moderators may only edit and settle their own events.
Q. Can vcash be donated to others?
A. No.
Q. What happens if I go vbroke?
You can't go vbroke. If you bet it all and lose, you'll find 50 vbucks in your account the next day.
Q. How do I check the vbookie standings? Where do I stand compared to others?
A. Vbookie Statistics Page (http://hfboards.com/vbookie.php?do=stats)
Q. Can events include propositions and other unsual occurances? ie. Light The Lamp
A. Yes, but only moderators can create events for which no odds are published. In other words, only moderators of this forum can create events and make up our own odds.
Happy Betting,
-Your Mods.
Jim Boeheim 01-29-2007, 09:52 PM Effective as of today:
Q. Who can settle events?
Sponsors and moderators may only edit and settle their own events.
This thread is a great tutorial for creating a vbookie event.
Edit: I think only sponsors can access this thread.
Click Here (http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=334946)
Jim Boeheim 02-02-2007, 03:16 PM Two more Q's and A's added:
Q. Can vcash be donated to others?
No.
Q. What happens if I go vbroke?
You can't go vbroke. If you bet it all and lose, you'll find 50 vbucks in your account the next day.
YogiCanucks 02-03-2007, 07:54 PM So what happens when you run down to 0 vCash. IS that it? you're betting career is over? (well at 0 maybe it should be) thanks I'm just like to know.
So what happens when you run down to 0 vCash. IS that it? you're betting career is over? (well at 0 maybe it should be) thanks I'm just like to know.
Start with the stickied FAQ...
True North 02-03-2007, 08:00 PM I think you automatically start back at 25 and have to work your way up from there.
From the FAQ:
Q. What happens if I go vbroke?
You can't go vbroke. If you bet it all and lose, you'll find 50 vbucks in your account the next day.
someguy44 02-03-2007, 09:49 PM It's 50 now. You'll have to wait a day or sooner. For mods and sponsors, we get 50 back as soon as we create a new Vbookie thread (only if we're at 0) as I found that out last night from my 16 bets on the Crosby/Malkin/Ovechkin/Semin thread even though I was at 0 and didn't win any Vcash.
NHL33* 02-03-2007, 09:55 PM It's 50 now. You'll have to wait a day or sooner. For mods and sponsors, we get 50 back as soon as we create a new Vbookie thread (only if we're at 0) as I found that out last night from my 16 bets on the Crosby/Malkin/Ovechkin/Semin thread even though I was at 0 and didn't win any Vcash.
50 for anyone as soon as another event is created, actually.
someguy44 02-03-2007, 10:09 PM Oh ok. I wasn't aware of that. Wish that Vbookie thread had more explainations on how Vbookie works. It doesn't matter as I created the 14 games last night and the 1 event, I was betting 50 on the Crosby, etc... event every time I created a new game/event.
thebigstubbs* 02-23-2007, 12:30 PM could we get a "Will Mike Sillenger get traded again" pool going
been traded 10 times
I think 5 times on deadline day
budwheizzah 02-23-2007, 11:59 PM You guys badly need to implement vLoansharks to vLoan vMoney. If you don't vRefund the vMoney, the vLoansharks can have you vWhacked.
Hmmm then again the vCops would start vBusting the vLoansharks in the business.
...forget it.
Have a good vDay.
Rover* 03-01-2007, 12:52 PM Does CraigC have enough vcash yet to buy the whole vestablishment?
Jim Boeheim 03-01-2007, 01:38 PM Does CraigC have enough vcash yet to buy the whole vestablishment?
Maybe, but we're not selling :D
GlueleG 03-10-2007, 08:30 PM Is there anyway to check your vcash ranking?
Systemfel 03-10-2007, 08:42 PM Is there anyway to check your vcash ranking?There's a top 5 here (http://hfboards.com/vbookie.php?do=stats), I think.
JJonn 03-18-2007, 10:56 PM Is there any quick way to see your total vCash? I know you can see it is shown when you make a post, and under vBookie you can see what you've won/lost, but is there any place that quickly shows your current balance (without having to hunt down a current post that you've made)
________ 03-18-2007, 11:07 PM Is there any quick way to see your total vCash? I know you can see it is shown when you make a post, and under vBookie you can see what you've won/lost, but is there any place that quickly shows your current balance (without having to hunt down a current post that you've made)
On any vbookie event you haven't bid on you can see your vcash also.
FLAMESFAN 03-21-2007, 09:03 PM Is there anyway of checking your Vbet history? I haven't lost a bet yet, and was wondering how many I have betted.
FLAMESFAN 03-21-2007, 09:04 PM Nevermind, I found it
devils26 04-05-2007, 10:52 PM How do you become a sponsor for an event?
DarkShark* 04-07-2007, 11:29 PM Is there anything you can do with vcash? I know it's not real money but there should be at least some incentive to accumulate it. I kind of feel bad for the two guys with over a million vcash, imagine how rich they'd be if they'd just used real money?
Is there anything you can do with vcash? I know it's not real money but there should be at least some incentive to accumulate it. I kind of feel bad for the two guys with over a million vcash, imagine how rich they'd be if they'd just used real money?
I'm sure everyone would, if you could start with a free $500 and receive $50 every time you go bankrupt.
Jim Boeheim 04-08-2007, 10:03 AM Is there anything you can do with vcash? I know it's not real money but there should be at least some incentive to accumulate it. I kind of feel bad for the two guys with over a million vcash, imagine how rich they'd be if they'd just used real money?
Nope. Vcash is for entertainment purposes only and the everyone's vcash totals are reset prior to the regular season.
dasivon 04-13-2007, 05:09 AM Is there anything you can do with vcash? I know it's not real money but there should be at least some incentive to accumulate it. I kind of feel bad for the two guys with over a million vcash, imagine how rich they'd be if they'd just used real money?
Actually.. 2 million... arg.
Diffuser 04-18-2007, 10:17 PM Hey, I know it says that no vcash will be refunded, but this is before anything happens. I accidentally bet on the wrong team (for a game tomorrow night). Is there any way to get it back or at least change my bet before it starts?
someguy44 04-18-2007, 10:40 PM Hey, I know it says that no vcash will be refunded, but this is before anything happens. I accidentally bet on the wrong team (for a game tomorrow night). Is there any way to get it back or at least change my bet before it starts?
Yes, become a Leafs fan.
Diffuser 04-20-2007, 02:04 AM Thanks for the help guys. Seriously, really appreciate it.:shakehead
someguy44 04-20-2007, 08:54 PM Joking aside, the rule is "There is no refund, period!". That's the rule. The only way a refund will be given is if a bet was wrongly settled and the event has to be abandoned. Even if you place your V$$$ on the wrong team, it will not (and can't) be refunded.
BleedOil83 09-03-2007, 12:51 PM I'm just throwing this out there, but you guys should really consider giving everyone a substantial amount of free vCash before the start of the season. Just a one time bonus so that we all have a little extra cash to work with, allowing everyone to bet on EVERYTHING. A couple grand, nothing crazy, just a little boost. Just like the Jeff Cowan bra throwing event in which we couldn't determine the results, so the AWESOME moderating staff decided to be nice and award everyone a win, just to boost our accounts before the playoffs.
I'm not sure how it affects the server, but if there's no difference..... :)
GO LEAFS 10-07-2007, 05:55 PM ok i have two questions
1. i know it says you cant now, but am i just crazy or could you at one point donate vcash to others? and if so how come you cant anymore
2. can you make a bet directly with another member and not in the actual bet thread?
Jim Boeheim 10-08-2007, 09:54 AM ok i have two questions
1. i know it says you cant now, but am i just crazy or could you at one point donate vcash to others? and if so how come you cant anymore
2. can you make a bet directly with another member and not in the actual bet thread?
1. Members have never been able to donate vcash to other members as far as I know. You might think it would be a good idea to allow donations, but if we did, alot of posters would be going around asking for unsolicited vcash donations.
2. No.
SpeakerForTheDead 10-08-2007, 10:58 AM 1. Members have never been able to donate vcash to other members as far as I know. You might think it would be a good idea to allow donations, but if we did, alot of posters would be going around asking for unsolicited vcash donations.
2. No.
I believe when vcash was first introduced, you could donate to other members. But, that was taken away at the same that vtheft and vstore and all of that was taken away.
Jim Boeheim 10-15-2007, 04:28 PM Added today:
Q: Can my bet(s) be reversed or negated?
A: Once a bet is placed, it cannot be reversed.
If you bet twice for the same team by mistake, Mods/Admins cannot go in and give the vcash for one of those bets back to you. We simply don't have the ability to do so. Please be cautious when placing your wagers and review your bets before you hit return.
Q. How do I check the vbookie standings? Where do I stand compared to others?
A. Vbookie Statistics Page (http://hfboards.com/vbookie.php?)
Rushin Joo 11-18-2007, 07:28 PM I had 500 vmoney when I bet 500 more on the wings and they won. As a result I now have 857vmoney. How does that work?
Kristia 11-18-2007, 07:36 PM I had 500 vmoney when I bet 500 more on the wings and they won. As a result I now have 857vmoney. How does that work?
When you bet and win... You get back your original bet plus the winnings.. If you lose all your vcash and are sitting at 0 vcash, when the next VBookie event is made you will get 50 Vbucks..To start betting with again..
Jim Boeheim 11-24-2007, 01:49 PM This was sent down from the admins last week...
Q. Can events include propositions and other unsual occurances? ie. Light The Lamp
A. Yes, but only moderators can create events for which no odds are published. In other words, only moderators of this forum can create events and make up our own odds.
Avery4Byng* 01-09-2008, 02:33 PM I had about 35000 vcash yesterday, now I have 500 today.... what gives?
Kristia 01-09-2008, 02:37 PM I had about 35000 vcash yesterday, now I have 500 today.... what gives?
Vbookie had to be reset...do to some errors... Everyone is back at 500
http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=463208
LeafSadist 01-09-2008, 04:57 PM I was at my all time high too. 20k and up.
I just hope my luck kicks in again.
FromChaos22 01-16-2008, 02:28 AM what time of the day is your cash amount usually updated?
Kristia 01-16-2008, 06:11 AM what time of the day is your cash amount usually updated?
Bets are settled usually within 24 hours... Sometimes they are done right after the game...sometimes not until the next morning.. It depens on the Event maker...
What happen to the Islanders VS Penguins game on Feb 26, 2008?
The bet is not settle and the thread is deleted
Kristia 02-27-2008, 06:11 PM What happen to the Islanders VS Penguins game on Feb 26, 2008?
The bet is not settle and the thread is deleted
There was a database error and the system removed it ...:dunno: Nothing can be done about it..
Mr. Avalanche 03-28-2008, 03:22 PM How do you do parlays?
Kristia 03-28-2008, 05:49 PM How do you do parlays?
You must be a mod of this board to make them pretty much, as most of them the event maker has to make up the odds and only mods are allowed to do that... Right now no parlays are being made.. We have been told to only do events with 2 options.. so, just win/loss vbookies can be made for now..
Mr. Avalanche 03-28-2008, 06:45 PM Thanks, I saw it said someone one a parlay and couldn't find it anywhere.
brawllover8 10-09-2008, 02:55 PM why are the odds so low for some teams?
why are the odds so low for some teams?
Because they are favoured, and the odds makers feel it's by that much.
brawllover8 10-10-2008, 12:41 AM Because they are favoured, and the odds makers feel it's by that much.
ok thanks for clearing that up, :nod:
Mad Scramble 10-12-2008, 05:18 PM Hi, I was under the impression that Vcash is reset to 500 at the start of a new season.
Kristia 10-12-2008, 09:13 PM Hi, I was under the impression that Vcash is reset to 500 at the start of a new season.
Guess the Admins decided not to this season...They still may reset it at some point..:dunno:
oilershabs 11-28-2008, 12:40 AM does it give you 50 automatically when you go below that? because I bet 25 and lost yesterday, bet my other 25 and won 42
so I should have 67, but it gave me an extra 50 so I have 117, surely that's not a big deal though...
Kristia 11-28-2008, 07:12 AM does it give you 50 automatically when you go below that? because I bet 25 and lost yesterday, bet my other 25 and won 42
so I should have 67, but it gave me an extra 50 so I have 117, surely that's not a big deal though...
If you have 0 vcash at the time a new vbookie event is made, it will automatically give you 50..
Sinter Klaas 01-18-2009, 07:24 PM Last year I recall tons of parlays, light the lamps, and other special VCASH propositions. This year, not so much. I miss them. :(
Buck Aki Berg 03-17-2009, 05:56 PM What are the tie rules? After regulation? After overtime?
Kristia 03-17-2009, 07:45 PM Last year I recall tons of parlays, light the lamps, and other special VCASH propositions. This year, not so much. I miss them. :(
Sorry, with my team sucking for the 2nd season in a row...I haven't been in the mood to make any... I'll try to make some this weekend..
What are the tie rules? After regulation? After overtime?
With the shootout there are no tie games... There is a winner...
Sorry, with my team sucking for the 2nd season in a row...I haven't been in the mood to make any... I'll try to make some this weekend.
Losing a three goal lead isn't going to help...
Buck Aki Berg 03-18-2009, 10:24 AM With the shootout there are no tie games... There is a winner...
Then it's for the best that I haven't been wagering on ties :)
Kristia 03-18-2009, 11:00 AM Then it's for the best that I haven't been wagering on ties :)
The only thing I see where you can bet on a tie is the Home Goals and Away goals threads...
I believe on those he adds up the final goals scored for the home teams and away teams.. the OT and SO results would count..
They can end up adding up to the same amout..So, there can be a tie there..:D
The only thing I see where you can bet on a tie is the Home Goals and Away goals threads...
I believe on those he adds up the final goals scored for the home teams and away teams.. the OT and SO goals would count..
They can end up adding up to the same amout..So, there can be a tie there..:D
Not individual shootout goals, but the final score...including the results from the shootout.
Just to be clear for anybody wondering.
Buck Aki Berg 03-18-2009, 12:49 PM The only thing I see where you can bet on a tie is the Home Goals and Away goals threads...
I'm sure I saw some games that had a tie option - mind you I usually place my wagers at work while the boss isn't looking, so maybe I'm hallucinating in my haste to get it done so I don't get screamed at.
I'm sure I saw some games that had a tie option - mind you I usually place my wagers at work while the boss isn't looking, so maybe I'm hallucinating in my haste to get it done so I don't get screamed at.
Not since you joined HF, have hockey vBookie's been posted with ties.
Perhaps you're confusing it with soccer?
Buck Aki Berg 03-19-2009, 11:32 AM Nah, I'm just losing my mind. That's all.
Killa_Kyle* 09-22-2009, 04:39 AM How do you earn vCash?
Does a shootout win still count a a win?
Thanks.
Penguins23 09-22-2009, 05:48 AM How do you earn vCash?
Does a shootout win still count a a win?
Thanks.
You can only earn Vcash by winning, unless you get to 0 in which case you will be given 50 "bucks" the next time an event is posted.
A shootout win in hockey is still a win unless the tie option is given but that doesn't happen.
last row purple 12-17-2009, 07:39 PM I have followed the steps provided but am unable to bet for some reason. I keep getting this message...
"You may not bet on this event. You have placed 0 bet(s) on this Event."
I have 500 vCash and the event hasnt started yet. Any ideas as to why I cant bet?
Kristia 12-18-2009, 09:58 AM I have followed the steps provided but am unable to bet for some reason. I keep getting this message...
"You may not bet on this event. You have placed 0 bet(s) on this Event."
I have 500 vCash and the event hasnt started yet. Any ideas as to why I cant bet?
You're either trying to bet after the event is closed. Or you have to many infraction points and are banned from making a bet.
For those of you maybe wondering why you have just 500 vCash, the system has been reset for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Everybody starts from scratch.
Good luck with your bets.
Danrik 04-14-2010, 10:35 AM dohhhh!
Frenchy 10-07-2010, 10:48 AM For those of you maybe wondering why you have just 500 vCash, the system has been reset for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Everybody starts from scratch.
Good luck with your bets.
How come it wasnt reset for b4 the new NHL 2010-2011 season ?
Strik_IX 11-05-2010, 09:33 AM Is there a reason why I can't bet on any hockey games yet I can bet on the BC marathon?
louie 11-05-2010, 10:00 AM Have you guys thought about using scoresandodds.com to get the odds, they seem to be the go to source...
Tachycineta 11-05-2010, 10:15 AM Is there a reason why I can't bet on any hockey games yet I can bet on the BC marathon?
I didn't have the odds up yet but they are posted now.
Have you guys thought about using scoresandodds.com to get the odds, they seem to be the go to source...
This is something I'd have to defer to Kristia. We've always been pretty lenient on sites we've been using and it's usually been up to the event creator.
Kristia 11-05-2010, 10:32 AM Have you guys thought about using scoresandodds.com to get the odds, they seem to be the go to source...
Event makers use what ever site they can find the odds on, there is no set place that we use...
I'll take a look at that one.. Thanks
Boltsfan2029 11-20-2010, 01:24 PM Why can't bets be placed on this game?
Tachycineta 11-20-2010, 02:00 PM Why can't bets be placed on this game?
I don't know why but when I did the odds for today's game, the odds for the Buffalo/Tampa and Nashville/Carolina games weren't published yet (they weren't this morning either) and I had an exam and work this morning so I didn't get home until now. The odds for both these games are up now and the threads are open for betting. I apologize for the delay.
dfk711* 03-20-2011, 01:15 PM Is vbookie going to be reset before the playoffs start like last year?
drugold 03-20-2011, 01:58 PM that would be sad smiley face with emotional dropping tear from my throbbing heart emoticon
Kristia 03-21-2011, 09:00 AM Is vbookie going to be reset before the playoffs start like last year?
As of now, no we aren't doing a reset.
dfk711* 03-21-2011, 02:39 PM As of now, no we aren't doing a reset.
Thanks.
Let me know if there is one scheduled so I can go all in on some team
Nailor Hopberle 11-26-2011, 12:17 PM Is Vbookie not working properly? I haven't received any payouts on my recent bets.
Kevin27NYI 12-01-2011, 04:48 PM So I had 164 Vcash, put 44 on one game and went to another one and it still had 164 there so I wanted to go all in, not thinking it didn't register yet that I should really only have 120 there and now I have a very, very, very large amount. Can someone fix this?
Kristia 12-01-2011, 05:08 PM So I had 164 Vcash, put 44 on one game and went to another one and it still had 164 there so I wanted to go all in, not thinking it didn't register yet that I should really only have 120 there and now I have a very, very, very large amount. Can someone fix this?
You've been reset.
Kevin27NYI 12-01-2011, 09:05 PM You've been reset.
Thanks!
wKetch22 12-04-2011, 10:52 PM nevermind :(
WHere do I view pending bets and my W-L record?
thanks
Kristia 03-09-2012, 11:36 AM WHere do I view pending bets and my W-L record?
thanks
Click vBookie in the red bar at the top of the page..should be right under the Forum jump link... Once on that page there are links to click on for Your Bets.
ChrisNI 01-22-2013, 09:18 AM I have an open game in my vbookie.
31st Dec 2012 Ottawa vs Kingston I think it is.
Thought it was maybe because the game was postponed so checked ohl site and see Kingston won 7-5.
Is this a glitch or can someone help?
barnztormre 01-27-2013, 11:28 AM Okay, a basic question from a total n00b: What can I spend vcash on?
Kristia 01-27-2013, 11:41 AM Okay, a basic question from a total n00b: What can I spend vcash on?
To bet on events that are on the two vbookie boards.
Kristia 01-27-2013, 11:42 AM I have an open game in my vbookie.
31st Dec 2012 Ottawa vs Kingston I think it is.
Thought it was maybe because the game was postponed so checked ohl site and see Kingston won 7-5.
Is this a glitch or can someone help?
It's being worked on.
allkill326 02-20-2013, 05:51 PM What are the prizes for winning bets?
IceAce 02-20-2013, 09:27 PM More vcash!
allkill326 02-22-2013, 04:50 PM More vcash!
And... when do we use vcash? Can we buy anything with it? Can we convert it to real cash?
Kristia 02-22-2013, 05:13 PM And... when do we use vcash? Can we buy anything with it? Can we convert it to real cash?
Nope it's just used to place bets on vbookie events.. It's just for fun.
Bartho 02-28-2013, 01:44 PM n00b question: Where can I check my vCash balance? I don't see it in the User CP or View Profile pages.
Kristia 02-28-2013, 01:58 PM n00b question: Where can I check my vCash balance? I don't see it in the User CP or View Profile pages.
<---- look at the box with your name over here on the side all the way at the bottom it shows vcash right under the number of posts you've made.
Thunderhead 04-19-2013, 09:59 AM Hi,
I am trying to bet on the Sabres vs Rangers game and the thread is close.
Parker McDonald 04-19-2013, 01:06 PM Hi,
I am trying to bet on the Sabres vs Rangers game and the thread is close.
When threads are closed, it means when the moderator made the thread, there were no odds available yet. If they don't post the odds by 3:30 PM, anyone could post the event. So if Tachycineta doesn't have it up by then, I'll edit it for you.
Edit - They're up now.
Thunderhead 04-19-2013, 06:48 PM When threads are closed, it means when the moderator made the thread, there were no odds available yet. If they don't post the odds by 3:30 PM, anyone could post the event. So if Tachycineta doesn't have it up by then, I'll edit it for you.
Edit - They're up now.
I see. Thanks a lot.:)
Parker McDonald 04-19-2013, 06:54 PM I see. Thanks a lot.:)
I didn't do anything. :laugh:
Tachycineta put them up.
Habsoil 05-10-2013, 09:45 PM Cool
aresknights 05-17-2013, 03:40 PM Havent seen the CHL In a while, any reason?
Kristia 05-17-2013, 06:29 PM Havent seen the CHL In a while, any reason?
Don't really have anyone who wants to do them.
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