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03-04-2013 , 04:16 PM

Loward Hederer

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With the passage of new online legislation in NV/NJ and a mad push by other states, what does this mean for Skillbet?

03-04-2013 , 06:46 PM

badbeadspecialist

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it would depend on the state of course, it takes awhile before the legislations really set in usually.

03-05-2013 , 03:38 PM

Loward Hederer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by badbeadspecialist

it would depend on the state of course, it takes awhile before the legislations really set in usually.

Actually, I was surprised how quick NJ passed legislation. Things are going to ramp up quick with other states. I don't think it bodes too well for skillbet. Their "window" was between Black Friday until state legislation started. That was the time they could make inroads and build their brand and awareness of the game. Given the low traffic and high costs operating the site, I think they have fallen short. I don't see a huge influx of the players, so I think players will be going back to the tradtional game soon.

03-06-2013 , 10:49 PM

richmhv

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I don't think the NJ legalization will change anything. Skillbet is a skill game site while NJ is legalizing actual gambling since they even include totally unskilled casino games like roulette. So unless they change their law on skill games, nothing should change.

03-07-2013 , 05:33 PM

Loward Hederer

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Originally Posted by richmhv

I would assume many of the people that play now are former FTP or PS players. Will they continue to play on skillbet? If not, will skillbet become more of a training site?

03-10-2013 , 12:58 PM

richmhv

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That's a different problem. NJ players may well bail on Skillbet when they can play "normal" online poker again. But for now it's just NJ. I don't worry about it anyway because we'd all rather be playing normal online poker like we did on PS/FTP. So Skillbet may just be a "filler" until that day which is OK.

03-13-2013 , 02:10 PM

Loward Hederer

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I really like this skillbet concept, becuase I do think it actually helps you analyze and think about the game. Its a good training aid.

03-15-2013 , 11:48 PM

richmhv

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I don't know how valuable Skillbet is as a training tool. The bots play quite differently from the style of play of human players. They stack off with weak hands alot. Play this awhile and sit a table of nittier human players without some major adjustment and you'll get killed.

03-17-2013 , 02:06 PM

Renee Revel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by richmhv

Each bot has a different style of play. Being able to identify and then exploit player tendencies is an important part of SkillBet - and an essential skill in normal poker. No doubt you've got to adapt to the players your up against no matter if you're coming off a SkillBet table, a home game or a high stakes Vegas game

04-01-2013 , 11:34 AM

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Pokerdamus

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I don't think it changes anything yet. I'm not aware of any NV/NJ sites up and running and even when it happens, wouldn't the player base be smaller until the rest of the country can play? 28 states beats 2-3 states.

04-01-2013 , 12:39 PM

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Bictor Vlom

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Originally Posted by Pokerdamus

I like the game and its great to be legal in 28 states, but you have to be able to leverage that into interest, trafiic, and revenue. I think Skillbet had a great opportunity but may have missed the boat. I think they need to do a few things to re-position themselves, and to do things differently than other online sites to find their niche. Otherwise it will be very difficult to compete when new sites come rolling out.

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