Big $$ experts league

[joshturin]

Ray, you & I seem to agree on very little. Big world, lots of people in it. I don't have "inside info" on the NFBC rake, to be sure; however, to be fair to your post, I'll look at their add & try to estimate it based on publicly available info. I will be STUNNED if participants have anything OTHER than a very negative expectation, regardless of their skill.

In the casino world, which from a mathematical standpoint is an apt paradigm, my guess is that one has a MUCH better chance to win at a craps table than in NFBC. However, again to be fair, I'll try to quantify this here, shortly.

Prior to ..., we had something in the US called "the First Amendment." I permitted freedom of expression of one's opinion--even if that opinion were stupid. Any gambling contest--& NFBC is a gambling contest--which does not offer its participants a 'reasonable' chance to win (deferring for a moment the definition of "reasonable") should be avoided by any intelligent gamblers.

This said, "entertainment" is a valid purpose to play--and I've played in NFBC before--& it WAS entertaining. My personal statement (here) that it is "silly" to play in NFBC if your goal is to WIN (as opposed to being entertained) is not "disparaging" if my statement is accurate. I will shortly seek to prove that it is accurate. If I'm enlightened by info not known to me, proving my error, I'll apologize immediately for my statement.

[RAY@HQ]

Perhaps you would fare better with your solicitation if you managed to not disparage other formats in the process of advertising your own format?

For the record, your statement of the NFBC rake is incorrect.

[joshturin]

Surely, throughout the length & breadth of Rotoland, ESPECIALLY on this website, there is a Roto expert willing to play for meaningful stakes! The Masters' league has ONE vacancy. The vacant team has a very competitive freeze list, likely 4th or 5th best by BHQ's current projections.

Auction is LIVE in Las Vegas, Sat Apr 3. EF is $2000 & it costs between $2000-$3500 more per annum in transaction costs. This league RETURNS ~ 95% of its proceeds to the prize fund, unlike the "so-called" NFBC which, by definition, can't produce a 'champion,' since EVERYONE who participates has a negative expectation, given the 35% rake.

This contest is exceedingly well-run & has run smoothly for 15 yrs. The format is Waggoner, with separate AL & NL auctions & Standings based on combined total of both leagues.

Surely SOMEONE reading these posts has more than a mincing interest in Roto & is ready to step up to the challenge of a high stakes contest. Contact me if interested: josh_75247@yahoo.com