New Normal Game Setup - a success or a failure?

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Some of the sports leagues that got canceled due to the pandemic already finished with their respective resumes with some still on-going and lots of future events will take place under the new normal setup.

We have seen how these leagues put big efforts to somehow bring the sports back while people don't need to go outside to watch. They also think of a way on how to help players feel that the intense and excitement is still there performing in front of the fans.

Even with low ratings and small revenue (as expected), I consider this new normal setup as a success. It's not that easy to set up an own bubble amid the dangerous pandemic.

Kudos to their effort.

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[TimeTeller]

We are still not out of the woods because there's no commercial vaccine yet.
So whether the new normal game set-up will be success or a failure, just be grateful that we can watch them live again.
I know this is hard for those die-hard fans who are going to the stadium or arena just to support their favourites.
But it is better to safeguard everyone from potential infection and of course save lives with this decision.
In time, we will enjoy the game again as what we had before.

[AliMan]

We are still not out of the woods because there's no commercial vaccine yet.
So whether the new normal game set-up will be success or a failure, just be grateful that we can watch them live again.
I know this is hard for those die-hard fans who are going to the stadium or arena just to support their favourites.
But it is better to safeguard everyone from potential infection and of course save lives with this decision.
In time, we will enjoy the game again as what we had before.

While the world still faced the health crisis, we should comply the safety measure of our health protocols provided by the authority. Gladly, online and live betting this new normal is there to satisfy every person who loved to watch their favorite games online as well as gambling. The potential infection was lessened, by means of less crowd and possible contact was prevented.

[rhomelmabini]

Well, they have to adjust on it both staffs and players and continue what they've started because if haven't get it done they're the one losing at all, low revenue or not it's still a revenue. Well, I also think this was a success and hoping the next year this will not be the same setup. I think fans are all grateful that the games have continue even though we are just at home watching.

Hoping slowly the next months or the upcoming year will not be the same setup and we could see fans on those bleachers, we are all excited that it may come. Hoping.

[Questat]

I would say it's a success as somehow it has given us an entertainment.

Watching the NBA Bubble, I still feel the entertainment even without the fans, and I sure the whole world feel the same, so it's a success.
My fear is only if pandemic will stay for years, I don't know if we can still see some sporting events like when they aren't making enough money for them, like the NBA for example, they spend a lot and yet they don't generate enough since there's no crowd, so this is not going to be a success in the long term, we really need the vaccine badly to get things back to normal state.

[samcrypto]

Instead of cancelling the season, they push it through and most of them successfully finished the season and that is a great success for them.

They proved that they are not just playing for the money from the viewers and instead, they give hope and joy to all the supporters of that league and that is what matters right now. The new normal set-up will last until we finally beat Covid-19, i hope early next year so we can have an amazing season of sports league.

[harizen]

Before the implementation of that new normal setup, there are lots of people voicing out not to continue the majority of the games due to the quick spread of the virus. But other leagues continue and make sure things will not get worst. And guess what, these people who are against the resume of some sports league are now silent as they have seen the progress was good.

Entertainment is a must as no doubt, there are people who become overreacted and worried too much that the virus is just a few inches away from them. The effect of a long lockdown isn't that good in terms of mental health.

It's a matter of a safe test and runs. Even with the pandemic, the world will not just completely shutdown. So I should say, the new normal setup on sports are a success.

..NBA for example, they spend a lot and yet they don't generate enough since there's no crowd, so this is not going to be a success in the long term, we really need the vaccine badly to get things back to normal state.

NBA is backed by a big team organization and lots of partnerships. They surely have the budget to run at least several seasons more not unless we have to deal with the virus for a decade which I don't think it will happen. The virtual audience is always full in attendance. They might opened up more slots next season. Not that much in revenue but at least it's a good progress to show that there are still lots of fans that wants to watch live.

There are cost-cutting already made during the lockdown and players also accept the salary deduction. And since all operations and activities are inside the bubble, it's way cheaper compare to their usual operation.

[blockman]

Every action and alternatives that they did for the games to commence is truly commendable and can be said of success. 2021, we see more games coming back to normal, not new anymore. The situation will be stabilized, vaccines that are proven to be working will be distributed in every part of the world and sports fans will have our own time to get back in stadiums, watch live games and even play again with our peers physically.

[Johnyz]

I watched the recent championship game of NBA and it was amazing to see how the players can still play despite of a big change on the court and knowing that your favorite player won an amazing title again, this is a great success during the pandemic season. We have to embrace it, we should not give up just because the odds is against us sports is where we find the best excitement plus you can win some if you place your bet.

[robelneo]

Some of the sports leagues that got canceled due to the pandemic already finished with their respective resumes with some still on-going and lots of future events will take place under the new normal setup.

We have seen how these leagues put big efforts to somehow bring the sports back while people don't need to go outside to watch. They also think of a way on how to help players feel that the intense and excitement is still there performing in front of the fans.

Even with low ratings and small revenue (as expected), I consider this new normal setup as a success. It's not that easy to set up an own bubble amid the dangerous pandemic.

Kudos to their effort.

Yes I agree and I congratulate these sports organizations for the success of their seasons and matches special mention is the NBA, the MMA and the boxing events they have put their best effort to give us excitement in the comfort of our homes, we have seen upsets spectacular wins, the enthusiast and the excitement of the team and individuals are still high.

But the one fight that we all wish to push through is the third match of  Wilder Fury, it will not happen anymore this year since Wilder is in therapy, and Fury is looking for a new match.   

[Darker45]

Everything seems good enough. It is hard to strike a balance when the pandemic is still at its peak. But kudos to the league organizers, team owners, players, and everyone else for finding a way to stage great games which somehow alleviate the harrowing condition of the times.

Borrowing Gabriel Garcia Marquez's famous book, Love in the Time of Cholera, I guess we are in this particular phase in which we experience sports in the time of COVID-19.

And thanks to it, sports betting continues.

[Darkelf11]

Some of the sports leagues that got canceled due to the pandemic already finished with their respective resumes with some still on-going and lots of future events will take place under the new normal setup.

We have seen how these leagues put big efforts to somehow bring the sports back while people don't need to go outside to watch. They also think of a way on how to help players feel that the intense and excitement is still there performing in front of the fans.

Even with low ratings and small revenue (as expected), I consider this new normal setup as a success. It's not that easy to set up an own bubble amid the dangerous pandemic.

Kudos to their effort.

This new normal set up for such gaming entertainments are temporary. I am super sure that everything will be back at the normal set up before the pandemic came. But that time, I hope we all get lesson from what happened. It is not good to have another one soon or even in the future. We should do what we can do to prevent these kind to devastate our world again. In my honest opinion, all staffs and players did what they can to set up the bubbles just to give entertainment and this is also another opportunity for gamblers to continue playing. Great effort for them, I believe this is a success for them, congratulations for successfully setting those leagues!

[Wexnident]

As long as the games were finished, people had fun watching them, winners and losers were produced, and every player played to their best and everyone acknowledged that you can pretty much assume that it's a success. Yes, this new setup significantly decreases a lot of things, from profits, to possibly motivation, but considering all of those? You can play this as a huge success. And imagine once everything is over, the pandemic is gone, the vaccine is done, the number of people who would enjoy games in studios would spike up, a lot of people would join in in the nostalgia and possibly boost their profits in tournaments to incomparable heights than before.

Well, as long as everyone had fun tbh, that's considered as a success in my book.

[Lorence.xD]

It is still a long way to success in my opinion. If audiences can't see the game first hand then they have more ways to go. The measures should be able to accomodate the audiences live by atleast 75% so that they can get a profit. I won't call it a total success but a milestone.

[yazher]

Some of the sports leagues that got canceled due to the pandemic already finished with their respective resumes with some still on-going and lots of future events will take place under the new normal setup.

We have seen how these leagues put big efforts to somehow bring the sports back while people don't need to go outside to watch. They also think of a way on how to help players feel that the intense and excitement is still there performing in front of the fans.

Even with low ratings and small revenue (as expected), I consider this new normal setup as a success. It's not that easy to set up an own bubble amid the dangerous pandemic.

Kudos to their effort.

Yeah! Indeed the new setup to resume each leagues are awesome like what we have seen in the NBA bubbles where they successfully managed to resumed and end the game with no problems. I don't know with the other sports like boxing cause most of the scheduled fight has cancelled or moved to another date due to the pandemic. Anyway, we hope to see another successful season end with the other sports so that they can prepare for the normal season next year.

[abhiseshakana]

The show must go on. After months postponed or suspended due to the Covid pandemic, sports events have resumed and gradually returning to the schedule but in its activities also considers the risks associated with the spread of the coronavirus.

Hopefully, all the things would settle down and this returning sports event won't increase the spread of the coronavirus and everyone who involved in it will follow the protocols and do preventive measures to reduce the chances of spreading coronavirus.

[jademaxsuy]

Sports do becoming spotlight nowadays especially in betting because there are no other things that could be done during the lockdown. The people nowadays in the lockdown period had sought to find some ways to get out of getting bored so sports and other betting or gambling activities will going get good demand from them.

Now, that pandemic still going on lockdown or community quarantine enhancement are being raised toward every community especially in those areas with high number of cases with covid19.

[imstillthebest]

It is still a long way to success in my opinion. If audiences can't see the game first hand then they have more ways to go. The measures should be able to accomodate the audiences live by atleast 75% so that they can get a profit. I won't call it a total success but a milestone.

success is not all about profit or how much will they earn when they resume on a hard situation  .

success means that the game can be resumed and it can be finished with less people get harmed by the virus . there are audience that can be able to see the match in real time , they can do that by watching online or via the internet and by going to the actual place .

if all cant enter on the venue they can watch via stream .

[adzino]

Yeah, it is a success to be honest. Instead of canceling it for Covid, they took steps to bring back the leagues on. Even though, all those setups (virtual crowd) might seem a bit odd at first, but at least the games are back. The only difference is that all people are now watching the game live instead of being in the game. It is not like everyone goes to watch the game. The average audience watching the NBA game live was almost the same (around 3 million). Then there is this virtual live audience thing for hardcore fans where they are virtually present in the game as a crowd and can cheer for their team.

Even with low ratings and small revenue (as expected), I consider this new normal setup as a success. It's not that easy to set up an own bubble amid the dangerous pandemic.

The revenue dropped, but the ratings are the same as far as I know.

[plvbob0070]

Of course, sports event organizers need to find a good way to continue leagues even with the new set-up. It's hard actually, but everyone needs to understand that there are more limitations now because of the pandemic. And yes, it's not the same as before but it's good already to see that they are also trying their best just to resume games to give fans what they want. As long as leagues were able to finish the game safely, it's already considered a success regardless of the new changes and for me, that's what matters.