I haven't checked the odds, just a general idea: would it make sense to bet on the Belgians in the Union vs. Bode Glimt match? Bode Glimt may be significantly overvalued based on last season's performance.
I like it, just glanced after seeing your comment. Bodoe was overpriced in many of last season's games (even domestically) whereas I've been long-time admirers of USG in the betting market.
I'll definitely participate, but I'll try to wait for all the announcements so I can send my fees in one transaction.
Overall, I would be in favor of the fee being 1.5 mbtc, but if the circumstances are such, then 1mbtc is also good.
I'm also thinking about backing someone up, wouldn't that be breaking the rules? Of course, no coordinated play.
I also thought 1.5 was a sweet spot, but there were a couple of comments or so somewhat asking if this could be lowered in the survey. And I wondered if, after raising it past $100 last season and seeing the lowest-ever number of participants (though the late start of the pool is always something worrisome) meant that we actually tested and broke the upper limits of a pool.
I wouldn't mind you or anyone staking someone, I think in past seasons we've "raffled" free spots anyway, and as we have enough trust in this pool that no one is colluding, I really don't see why not.
Meanwhile, feel free to send early payment for the pool, all the details are in OP. Fee is lowered to 1mbtc (seeing as no one has paid yet).
I think lowering the fee is a good idea, especially with the Champions League team contest running alongside it. Dropping it down a bit gives more of us the flexibility to enter both competitions.
Something worth considering for future seasons could be a two tiered entry fee model, a lower fee for regular players and a higher tier for the whales, so they can keep those high stakes and adrenaline going as well.
There can always be sidebets done between whales, I think we don't need to further break up the play here but yes, I understand every season there are more commitments, understandable people have asked for a slightly lower fee, so I think it's no harm to comply with the masses here =)