Yes, just like that.

This would be optional on the event settings of course, but if a user could create the event and have to float the bets of others from their own cash.

Then they receive losing bets directly in to their account and have to pay the winners once the event is resolved.

I think this would add just the kind of risk/reward structure many gamblers look for.

As it so happens, I have it configured this way on my site - but it applies to ALL books, not as a book by book option. If you like I can work out and put up the instructions for making it work this way, but I'm sorry to say I won't be adding it as a book by book option.

Ah that sounds awesome.

Yes please :)

I was only really considering the optional setting as a mass market inclusion. I'm sure all of our members will much prefer the personal risk element.

Don't put yourself out too much, but I would greatly appreciate the instructions when you get the time.

Cheers!

that's pretty cool. Not sure if I would use that or not since I do all the bookies but I also bet a lot also. I would hate to run out of money if the field does really good. But it is very interesting. Never thought about being the actual bookie. I guess I could front myself some Crypt Cash as needed. :D

My site is under vb3.8 - just tried it on a 4.1 test site and have a few issues (when abandoning events), so will look into it more, but certainly is possible...

Nice one dartho. I've just upgraded to 4.1.

What currently happens on your board if the bookie is not able to cover an events winnings?

my bookies go into negative should things not go their way, but for the most part, they are virtual billionaires!

Are they allowed to bet on their own events?

they are, but given teh money comes out of their pocket, and goes back into their own pocket they always have a nett gain/loss of zero as they are betting against themselves :)

Sorry, how do you make their Vbookie amounts appear underneath their post counts (or wherever)? I've clicked the "appear in post bit" to yes in the options section but to no avail.

Thanks.