New Normal Game Setup - a success or a failure?

[btc78]

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.

But still there are no allowed live viewers meaning this is still far different from the past games and cannot be consider returning to what is the set up.

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.

well boring still specially if you are use to watch in live game,like me i often watch basketball in live now i felt like there is missing even when my favorite team plays via Online watching.

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.

Of course this is a success because it is better this way than nothing at all.

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[Ucy]

I think the implementation of the new normal is quite successful, because I saw the leagues starting to be active again and there were no fans who looked directly at the stadium,
and I see that on social media the fans are still enthusiastic even though they only see at home, and I really support this new normal because it helps to prevent the spread of the corona virus,

The conditions need to keep like that, so the infection among the people can reduce. Until the situations can be normal again, the audience doesn't need to visit the stadium, and they can watch the match from their home. I hope that what we see in the sports can be applied too in the public area because the public area will have many people than the stadium. If all people can try to protect themselves and always follow the protocols, I am sure the number of infections can drop.

As long as the public areas follow the rules that was set up for people to follow to avoid crowds and spread the disease. If everyone follows the stadium/football example, it will be disastrous for the world. The important thing to is to make sure everyone stick to the rules while going about their normal businesses/activities.

[lixer]

Its the new normal now that we can now just enjoy watching sports while players are eager to have a live audience 

Specially soccer leagues because the players were used to of the crowd and the pressure they play under but now it feels like even the biggest matches are feeling like no pressure and no intensity because there are no fans in the stadiums to hoot for their players or similarly distract the opposition like in NBA the players were distracted by the fans when they were making shots like Free-Throws so it feels like the overall intensity is decreased but still we are lucky and fortunate that somehow they are still holding out events and I wanted to say that one company that did the best during these times is actually UFC because they make constant fights week after week and without any problems while their sports has the most physical contact so a big cheers to Dana White for being so active.

Maybe the new normal is: No spectators, Lower intensity and a slightly lower level of overall gameplay because let's be honest the NBA was nowhere near the quality we expect.

[Silberman]

They really needed to cancelled athe sports events for the safety of the people because there is still a lot of people having virus and not safe for us to go to the sports events. Everything will back to normal all just need is the cooperation of everyone so the pandemic will end.audience is always important when they have spors events but because of what happened today they just need a nee set up or cancelled it

They could always close the doors to sports events but there are many sports that do not really need to be cancelled at all, look at tennis for the most the two players will be very far away from each other to the point it will be impossible for them to transmit the virus among themselves as long as they are still cautious about it, or take a look at golf in which for the most part players should never be close enough to spread the virus, however there are other sports in which close contact is a must and maybe we should reconsider if the players are safe enough while practising that sport.

[milewilda]

They really needed to cancelled athe sports events for the safety of the people because there is still a lot of people having virus and not safe for us to go to the sports events. Everything will back to normal all just need is the cooperation of everyone so the pandemic will end.audience is always important when they have spors events but because of what happened today they just need a nee set up or cancelled it

They could always close the doors to sports events but there are many sports that do not really need to be cancelled at all, look at tennis for the most the two players will be very far away from each other to the point it will be impossible for them to transmit the virus among themselves as long as they are still cautious about it, or take a look at golf in which for the most part players should never be close enough to spread the virus, however there are other sports in which close contact is a must and maybe we should reconsider if the players are safe enough while practising that sport.

Closed contact or not but we have seen that they had made out a solution to resume the season or the event even into this hard situation.It had been proven out and it was a success.This might be an another
scenario though but it is better rather than doing nothing at all.Sports organizations will really find a way on resuming the sports amidst of this pandemic.Yes, its hard but its possible to be done
and it had been proved out.I guess this would be the new normal now until the vaccine would be available soon but for now then we have to deal with this new set-up.Its unusual and not really preferred
since theres no crowd around but for the sake of health safety then we do need to follow up protocols to avoid possible problems of spread of viruses.

[Wawa2013]

To be honest, as a football fan, watching the game without spectators at the stadium reduces the excitement of the match.
But like it or not we really have to get used to this new game setup, even though we really don't want it. Because indeed
a football match with a live audience is desired by many people. So far the new game setup is running quite well, even though
the corona virus is still spreading, but by running this new normal game setup the number of deployments can be minimized.
But I really hope that a vaccine can be found soon, so that the football game can run normally as usual.

[panganib999]

For me, the effort of players and the team management as well to bring back the live sports event despite of the fact that there is still an on going pandemic that will prohibit mass gathering so no audience will be present at live stadiums to witness the game to follow the health protocols to avoid the spread of virus is already a big move towards success because even at this difficult time, still they have managed to bring back the sports event even without supporters watching them and they are playing like in a practice game. This was just a temporary set up so it was just fine and we must be contented on that for once the cure have been discovered, we can already get back to the old times. But for now, the gaming in the new normal for me is still a success and not a failure.

[chaser15]

But still there are no allowed live viewers meaning this is still far different from the past games and cannot be consider returning to what is the set up.

The live audience is not a part of the new normal.

How come you expected that on a new normal setup. That's why bubble has been created in other sport leagues or in an event like boxing, only limited person are allowed inside the hall.

well boring still specially if you are use to watch in live game,like me i often watch basketball in live now i felt like there is missing even when my favorite team plays via Online watching.

You will be really bored if you don't understand why such games needed to be set up with no audience.

I just hope they won't put a higher price for VIP watching.
I mean, they could increase it a little to gain some profits but there will still be advertisements that will pay high amounts to get a spot.

I'm agree here. I think that won't lead to viewers not to subscribe. After all, a true fan will understand it and will make way to support the league at any cost.

[iv4n]

We really have to deal with the new normal. There are really lots of changes that we have to accept but after all, it's still for our own good. It's still a good thing that they're doing their best and exerting an effort to entertain us despite our current situation. I know that it isn't easy not just for the management but also for the players so we really have to be grateful for it. I must say that it's a success since we're all enjoying it.

They are doing their best because they are paid for that! And if they don't do it they will not be paid! Simple as that! I don't like that term "new normal", it's just a hoax organized by some powerful figures that run this world!
It's politics which interferes with everything and imposes its own rules! But let's not go of the topic here, sport as industry needs to work or many will stay without money (and here we talk about a lot of money).
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This "situation" will not last forever, this madness will pass! And as it's said earlier, some will find a way to adapt and survive, others will have to think about changing careers! But it's like with many other industries affected by new rules and regulations. In many ways most of us are affected, as always privileged are just the ones on the top!

[Kelvinid]

This "situation" will not last forever, this madness will pass! And as it's said earlier, some will find a way to adapt and survive, others will have to think about changing careers! But it's like with many other industries affected by new rules and regulations. In many ways most of us are affected, as always privileged are just the ones on the top!

That is exactly also what I look into this pandemic.

We'd never know who are behind this madness, we all are affected. Yet we don't like the new normal but the government pushing us to adapt to the situation. But gamblers still have the option and that is to watch live games online, online betting, and this is the advantage for online casinos. Probably they are happy with what the new normal happens, unlike how offline casinos felt this time.

Anyhow, the pandemic is likely already hitting its peak, pretty soon this will be over, and will be got back to the normal environment where we live.

[pawanjain]

It's definitely a good thing that they started it and this might also become the new norm since the pandemic is not over yet.
It will certainly not match the level of joy and excitement when people used to go to stadium to watch but it has surely become a way for people to enjoy the league while being safe and secure at home.
The revenue might be a problem in the beginning because not everybody are used to such a kind of setup but as time goes people to adapt to it.
May be in future, both the real and virtual method of watching a league will generate additional revenue than what is generating today.
Adapting to changes is what brings growth.

[Taskford]

This "situation" will not last forever, this madness will pass! And as it's said earlier, some will find a way to adapt and survive, others will have to think about changing careers! But it's like with many other industries affected by new rules and regulations. In many ways most of us are affected, as always privileged are just the ones on the top!

That is exactly also what I look into this pandemic.

We'd never know who are behind this madness, we all are affected. Yet we don't like the new normal but the government pushing us to adapt to the situation. But gamblers still have the option and that is to watch live games online, online betting, and this is the advantage for online casinos. Probably they are happy with what the new normal happens, unlike how offline casinos felt this time.

Anyhow, the pandemic is likely already hitting its peak, pretty soon this will be over, and will be got back to the normal environment where we live.

Pushing us to adopt since we should live even there's a situation like this, and if we will not adopt on new normal then how can survive or the economy on this crisis? And for sure many adopt with new set up as well in sports scene.

And I really expect that this will end up next year the vaccine will successfully available since some of them are in final stages as WHO stated.

Also it's good to see the major league came back and for what NBA got after the bubble and successfully finish the finals for sure we can call the new normal game set up as a success.

[bitbunnny]

It's all about the ability and readiness to adapt. Just like in any other business sport and gambling will need to adjust in order to survive.
Pandemic will not last forever, although we can't know what else might happen but meanwhile great flexibility is needed and that is the only way to continue with our lives and activities, including enjoying the sport and betting on it.

[proTECH77]

Many players was affected by the covid-19 during the lockdown that make some team get more worry about the up coming match if there's any thing the coach can do to make sure those three players are part of the game. If those three players are allow to play the team will surely win the game. I don't think there's any way they can allow someone who is in insolation center to play because others players in the field their life is at risk . No way this game will end win without all those players insolate after the lockdown.

[darewaller]

To be honest, as a football fan, watching the game without spectators at the stadium reduces the excitement of the match.
But like it or not we really have to get used to this new game setup, even though we really don't want it.

It is till better to have some games going on even without fans in the stadium than to have no games at all and waiting for the pandemic to end and hope the stadiums will be filled. Also I think even after the pandemic will get over and people return to normal life I expect the crowd to reduce in numbers because there will always be a fear among people of making huge gatherings and a slight chance of getting corona positive is enough to keep the fans away.

As a gambler I don't mind if games are being played with filled stadiums or empty ones as long as they are happening and we have some real matches to bet on because Simulated Reality sports are just plain dumb and I rather prefer playing slots than betting on those.

[chaser15]

I've added a poll to see the overall status of the subject.

I'm seeing a post that doesn't understand well the definition of "Success" and "Failure of the new normal setup.

Success means that the setup follows all the health protocols and able to finish the whole season (e.g basketball) or certain events (e.g boxing, e-sports) without recording a new case of the virus spread. While at the same time, able to give entertainment to the fans at their home. A failure on the other hand means that even with a strict protocol, the virus still breached the league resulting in a much worst-case scenario.

[hahay]

Many players was affected by the covid-19 during the lockdown that make some team get more worry about the up coming match if there's any thing the coach can do to make sure those three players are part of the game. If those three players are allow to play the team will surely win the game. I don't think there's any way they can allow someone who is in insolation center to play because others players in the field their life is at risk . No way this game will end win without all those players insolate after the lockdown.

In sports there is not only one player and even though the core player is affected by this virus, at least there are other players who will replace him and that is the function of the reserve players. However, a new setup must indeed be implemented in this pandemic situation because it is also to ensure that anyone who enters the stadium is safe and clean, if no new setup is implemented then of course it will endanger many people. So, I think this new setup is successful because it keeps the match rolling, of course it is a wait for anyone who enjoys it.

[bitbunnny]

Many players was affected by the covid-19 during the lockdown that make some team get more worry about the up coming match if there's any thing the coach can do to make sure those three players are part of the game. If those three players are allow to play the team will surely win the game. I don't think there's any way they can allow someone who is in insolation center to play because others players in the field their life is at risk . No way this game will end win without all those players insolate after the lockdown.

In sports there is not only one player and even though the core player is affected by this virus, at least there are other players who will replace him and that is the function of the reserve players. However, a new setup must indeed be implemented in this pandemic situation because it is also to ensure that anyone who enters the stadium is safe and clean, if no new setup is implemented then of course it will endanger many people. So, I think this new setup is successful because it keeps the match rolling, of course it is a wait for anyone who enjoys it.

That is actually the main problem. When you have one player inffected that might reflect the whole team because the others who were in close contact with him night be endangered too and get infected. That is also a problem for the audience and with only few people infected virus could spread quite easily. I don't think that anyone likes new normal but as it looks for now we would need to get used to it.

[BuNga_cute]

Without the new normal game setup, it is impossible for sports matches to run again in a pandemic situation. I can say that the new
normal game setup is quite successful to be implemented now, although there are still some shortcomings it is something that is natural
to happen. Because it is impossible to run perfectly, but it must be admitted that this new normal game setup provides a few changes to
some of the game results. Due to the absence of a live audience, the home advantage is no longer valid, with many strong teams
experiencing defeats.

[Pamadar]

Without the new normal game setup, it is impossible for sports matches to run again in a pandemic situation.

Nothing will be presented without this new setup, fans embrace this system as they don't have any options  to continue enjoying the games.

I can say that the new normal game setup is quite successful to be implemented now, although there are still some shortcomings it is something that is natural to happen.

managements though anticipate or plan it ahead but there are still situations that happened which normal and tolerable.

Because it is impossible to run perfectly, but it must be admitted that this new normal game setup provides a few changes to
some of the game results.

There are changes that needs to happened since the setup is no longer the same from what's the original, adjustments needs to
implement to proceed and continue the games.

Due to the absence of a live audience, the home advantage is no longer valid, with many strong teams
experiencing defeats.

Not sure how that situation affects the performance of the teams / players, but we do witnessed what's happening
and the absence of the fans really counts.