Borgata to offer skill based betting (Also approved in NV) - Poker News

Examples would be free throw shooting, darts, etc.

I believe this is a first for any casino.

Details here.

http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?s...37&src=desktop

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02-14-2015 , 05:54 AM

DaycareInferno

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That link didn't work for me.

http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id/...based-gambling

If you're wondering how this is possible, you play against other people and the house just charges rake.

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02-14-2015 , 06:14 AM

sirluckbox

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So legal gambling for pool hustlers?

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02-14-2015 , 07:11 AM

rm81

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lol foul shooting

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02-14-2015 , 07:20 AM

davmcg

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Hasn't this being going on in fairgrounds for hundreds of years?

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02-14-2015 , 08:05 AM

JERRYJ0NES

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High stakes ball in cup game?

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02-14-2015 , 08:10 AM

eobmtns

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Taken to its logical conclusion, if you legalize wagering on other types of contests involving physical skill or endurance, why not the traditional Atlantic City dance marathon?

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02-14-2015 , 08:53 AM

jon_midas

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Amazing. Also chainsaw for President.

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02-14-2015 , 09:32 AM

C Bids

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Why would anyone who can't shoot 90% enter?

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02-14-2015 , 10:08 AM

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Why would anyone who can't shoot 90% enter?

Why does anyone who isn't a winning player still sit down at a poker table?

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02-14-2015 , 10:12 AM

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There is an element of luck in poker. Plus people don't know they're not winning players.

People know they can't make foul shots.

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02-14-2015 , 10:20 AM

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A little surprised that to be explained to someone who's played poker for >10 years

This is pretty fascinating either way

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02-14-2015 , 10:33 AM

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Ivey already signed her up

Crazy Asian Girl Pop-a-Shot Arcade Basketball Gam…: http://youtu.be/1TzikGXcjBo

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02-14-2015 , 10:41 AM

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Doesn't Bally's offer beer pong? I'm not sure how it works, but I've definitely seen people playing, and it seems organized by the casino for an entry fee.

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02-14-2015 , 11:06 AM

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Ivey already signed her up

Crazy Asian Girl Pop-a-Shot Arcade Basketball Gam…: http://youtu.be/1TzikGXcjBo

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02-14-2015 , 11:09 AM

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Why would anyone who can't shoot 90% enter?

Im sure most will, but when the money is online that number can go down real quick.

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02-14-2015 , 11:21 AM

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02-14-2015 , 12:08 PM

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finally i can get new job

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02-14-2015 , 12:13 PM

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Sounds amazingly similar to something known as in this country as a tournament.

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02-14-2015 , 12:35 PM

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AEAB1105

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In b4 free throw training sites and edge sorting ball techniques pop up.

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02-14-2015 , 01:30 PM

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this is awesome lol

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02-14-2015 , 04:38 PM

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Amazing. Also chainsaw for President.

Pro-tip: Don't bet on that. Elections are rigged.

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02-14-2015 , 04:49 PM

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OK, this is a free idea for any of you who can make it happen.

You get two of those arcade basketball machines and place them next to one another. In the middle is a kiosk that has bill acceptors and TITO (cashout voucher) printers on each side. The machine accepts $100 bills, one from each player and activates both machines when each player has put up $100. After the game, a ticket for $190 ($200 less $10 rake) prints out on the winning player's side.

Call it "Heads-Up Hoops."