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*** 2014 HSNL March Madness Squares Pool *** *** 2014 HSNL March Madness Squares Pool ***

03-12-2014 , 11:55 PM
If anyone wants split 2 let me know willing to take 1.. Pm me thanks
03-13-2014 , 09:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by charder30
Anyone doing a bracket pool this year?
???

i'll take 2 squares if still available. lmk plz. thanks
03-13-2014 , 09:22 AM
Five squares are currently available to non-hsnl regs, the graphic in OP is always current.

Squares will be available to hsnl regs through Tuesday, March 18th at noon PST.
03-13-2014 , 09:24 AM
ok thanks. sent 1k to Admo for 2 squares via WF.
03-13-2014 , 09:24 AM
Now can someone explain briefly how this squares thing works?
03-13-2014 , 01:46 PM
Assume I'm not a HSNL reg? Will try to decide today then. Was hoping to see the bracket pool selection before deciding, but that doesn't seem likely.
03-13-2014 , 01:51 PM
The last bracket pools we ran had 250Kish in escrow. That seems impossible to do post-BF. (I'm in US)
03-13-2014 , 08:50 PM
Admo - If I'm going to split a two-square purchase with someone, do you prefer to deal with only one person (i.e., one guy buys 2 squares and we handle splitting it up between ourselves) or would you be fine taking purchases from both of us, knowing you're selling a 2 square package?
03-13-2014 , 08:58 PM
Almost positive bracket pool will be regs only and no escrow. No poker $ just bank/paypal for winners. If someone feels like escrowing for randos that's great but doubt anyone wants the headache.

This is honestly just the best way to minimize scamming based on various things that have happened last few years IMO.
03-13-2014 , 09:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kramer™
Admo - If I'm going to split a two-square purchase with someone, do you prefer to deal with only one person (i.e., one guy buys 2 squares and we handle splitting it up between ourselves) or would you be fine taking purchases from both of us, knowing you're selling a 2 square package?
+1
03-14-2014 , 04:21 AM
Sent BOA for 2 squares. ***0981
03-14-2014 , 08:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kramer™
Admo - If I'm going to split a two-square purchase with someone, do you prefer to deal with only one person
Yes. Tracking escrows and payouts from 40+ bettors over 63 games is labor intensive.
03-14-2014 , 07:07 PM
Completely forgot, sorry for the delay. Shipping now.
03-16-2014 , 12:38 AM
Not trying to derail, but do you guys also run a bracket contest or just squares? Thanks
03-16-2014 , 02:00 PM
Would take the last square if you're selling it by itself.
03-17-2014 , 09:24 AM
someone care to explain how this works? its a straight gamble right? that pretty much all i know
03-17-2014 , 07:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by EmpireMaker2
Admo can you label two of my squares Deshen1 and Deshen2 or just label mine 1, 2, 3, 4. Sold 2 to him. Sorry for inconvenience ty.
Admo, these two squares (Deshen1 and Deshen2) are both mine, EM misspelled. If you prefer to label them my username that would be cool (dshen13).

Thanks for running this and doing escrow, etc.
03-17-2014 , 09:20 PM
Are there any boxes left? If so, I'll take 2.
03-17-2014 , 09:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by _MicahJ_
someone care to explain how this works? its a straight gamble right? that pretty much all i know
Check out the previous year's pools linked in the OP to get a feel. Cliffs: it's just like Superbowl Squares, but for every game in the tournament.

Quote:
Originally Posted by dshen13
Admo, these two squares (Deshen1 and Deshen2) are both mine, EM misspelled. If you prefer to label them my username that would be cool (dshen13).
Will do.

Quote:
Originally Posted by iloveny161
Are there any boxes left? If so, I'll take 2.
There are only squares left for hsnl regs. If any regs are interested go ahead and send payment before noon PST tomorrow.
03-18-2014 , 01:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Admo
Check out the previous year's pools linked in the OP to get a feel. Cliffs: it's just like Superbowl Squares, but for every game in the tournament.



Will do.



There are only squares left for hsnl regs. If any regs are interested go ahead and send payment before noon PST tomorrow.
Aiite I don't post here but you guys end up with a couple open, just pm me.
03-18-2014 , 03:42 PM
If anyone is looking for smaller steaks, I'm running a $100 MSNL squares pool that still has several squares open. Reserve squares in the thread linked below. Also, we are desperate to find escrow(s) for BoA and/or Paypal; help from reputable HSNL regs would be greatly appreciated!

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/56...hread-1424995/
03-18-2014 , 03:46 PM
Working on a couple last minute entries...
03-18-2014 , 04:50 PM
I sent 2k on BOA on the 14th from acct #5172 but I'm not on the updated list...
03-18-2014 , 05:46 PM
I'm available to help with the randomizing process if you need volunteers.
03-18-2014 , 06:42 PM


Pool is closed, we're oversold. I'll send refunds within a few days after all the online transfers clear.

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Final squares tally:

AAismyfriend
AAismyfriend
ackbleh
ackbleh
ackbleh
ackbleh
Admo
Admo
Admo
Admo
aejones
aejones
ahh_snap/yellowsub
ahh_snap/yellowsub
ahh_snap/yellowsub
ahh_snap/yellowsub
airic1400
airic1400
airic1400
airic1400
AK87
AK87
AK87
AK87
BKiCe
BKiCe
BKiCe
BKiCe
bosoxx05
bosoxx05
bronbron006
bronbron006
bronbron006
bronbron006
CabreraEra2
CabreraEra2
charder30
charder30
charder30
charder30
dshen13
dshen13
EMPIREMAKER2
EMPIREMAKER2
FatalError
FatalError
FOGG NATION
FOGG NATION
FOGG NATION
FOGG NATION
gandolparah
gandolparah
h_ven
h_ven2
h_ven2
h_ven3
HoosierAlum
HoosierAlum
HoosierAlum
irockhoes
irockhoes
Jdwarriors5
Jdwarriors5
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jimmyc123
jrogers1
jrogers2
jrogers3
jrogers4
Karls Hungus
Karls Hungus
KCannon
KCannon
Mad Genius1
Mad Genius1
Mad Genius1
Mad Genius1
Matt24
Matt24
moneyinbag
moneyinbag
moneyinbag
moneyinbag
Pasterbator
Pasterbator
Pasterbator
Phatsac
Phatsac
Phatsac
Phatsac
Raidan909
Raidan909
Raidan909
Raidan909
Zam
Zam
Zam
Zam

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We'll scramble the pool per this method, making adjustments as needed for a tournament instead of a single game.



::: SCRAMBLE STEP 1 :::

Declare the two axis:
The higher seeded team (or "Favorites" by seed, not spread) are on the x-axis, which is the number line on the top.
The lower seeded team (or "Underdogs") are on the y-axis, which is the number line on the left side.


::: SCRAMBLE STEP 2 :::

Seed the list. I've seeded the list of 100 bets using an undisclosed method and sent it to a past escrow of this pool: aejones.


::: SCRAMBLE STEP 3 :::

Generate the Squares Number List that determines who gets which square based on the seed list.

Audience participation time. We need a volunteer to do these steps:
a. Go to the sequence generator at random.org
b. Enter in smallest value: 1
c. Enter in largest value: 100
d. Press the "Get Sequence" button
e. Copy and paste the generated list of 100 numbers in this thread
Volunteer must meet these criteria:
i. is not me or one of the pool escrows
ii. has a 2009 or earlier reg date
iii. has at least 500 posts
I'll quote the first post after mine that does this correctly and that will be the Squares Number list.

      
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