Question about LIVELINES

Dante · Jun 27, 2003

why would the graph show on a -230 game like TOR/ MON a 60/40 split , but on a game -153 (hou) its 100% houston....

how does one interpet the GRAPH??

thanks

RPM · Jun 27, 2003

that means they have only taken action on houston so far

Dante · Jun 27, 2003

ok got ya RPM...so at the current line of -153 people have only bet on hou...got ya.....thanks!

lander · Jun 27, 2003

The graph is representative of the TOTAL number of bets, not the action (money).

jateeluv · Jun 27, 2003

so basically what you are saying lander for instance:

4 $1 dollar bets on toronto
1 $100 dollar bet on montreal

would equal 80% tor
and 20% montreal

is that correct?

punterpuppy · Jun 27, 2003

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lander:
The graph is representative of the TOTAL number of bets, not the action (money).<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

thanks lander, that is an important clarification.

Guest · Jun 27, 2003

Gents,

Glad you guys like the new feature. As Lander stated, it is based on the # of bets right now. In the near future we will have both options available...# of bets and $$ amount. We are continuously trying to enhance and improve our site, software, and service. This is only the beginning, so keep your eyes open for more new features, updates, and options brought to you by www.sportbet.com (I know, I know...shameless plug...lol)

As usual, let me know if you need anything.

Jake Slater
General Manager
Sportbet.com
800-214-1788 ext. 2007
Jake@sportbet.com

Dante · Jun 27, 2003

thanks jake...sounds great!!

JoeyC · Jun 27, 2003

Jake:

Question for you?

How can the public benefit by seeing the dollar amount you have on a side on a particular game?

Guest · Jun 27, 2003

Joey,

It will not show dollar amounts, it will show percentages based on dollar amounts. The graph will display the sum of the total action on both sides of the game and give a percentage based on that number.

$750 on Team A
$250 on Team B

The Chart will show 75% on Team A and 25% on Team B.

The # of bets chart is similar in that if you have:

70 bets on Team A
30 bets on Team B

The Chart will show 70% and 30%, respectively.

The benefit?? Well, as a player, I always like to know who is betting what. I like to know where "the money" is riding, so to say. It might not be a benefit for every player, but it is an interesting feature that we thought would enhance our site. Looks like we might have been right this time. Thanks for the question, Joey. Take care.

Jake