Speedruns: a new gambling category?

[Perfectbaby]

There is something I would love to get very clear in this game, like does it mean two or three persons competing whom to win in a game like mortal kombat and any other games maybe, can snooker work in this scenario?
Or any form of game that requires the opposite to win as quickly as possible, because from some of the response over here it seems not everyone is understanding what you meant and I am not also getting clear comments here. But if is about running where we completely bet on athlete on how they could quickly complete their race then fine.

There is a ranking with fastest players to complete a game (speedrun).

The objective of every of them is to surpass top 1 on the ranking. They are constantly trying it through lives.

You, as a gambler, can predict if you think player A or B is going to break the record of player C during a live of X minutes. If you predict it correctly, you win, otherwise you lose.

Thank you, I understand now, perhaps it look like what I have already said earlier of two to three players competing with each others whomever win, then if I places bet on any of them and such person won, like, perform more better than the other ones those who stakes on that particular person wins. But I am having something in mind currently, have you also thought of their odds because such game which doesn't have combo should have at list 6 odd or 10 odds on each players.

[Oluwa-btc]

For gamers the term speedrun is well known. It consists in finishing a game from the beginning to the end in the fastest possible time interval. There are global rankings where gamers compete among themselves for the best positions.

Wow I'm hearing this for the first time that spedruns are being applied to a gambling category, I know about speedruns in game and how it enables a player runs faster than it's opponent but in gambling how does it work? Like I'm getting to understand how it's going to be applied in gambling to help user or is it to enable them cashouts some huge sum so fast? Just being inquisitive to know.

[viljy]

So this is esports. For me personally, all this is not spectacular at all. Such competitions are exclusively for fans of shooting games. I don't like this kind of game either, and I'm not interested in it. On the other hand, for example, boxing is spectacular even for a beginner. So betting on esports as part of the betting business may be growing, but I don't think it will grow significantly.

[iv4n]

It called my attention to what could be another popular concept of gambling in the future. What do you think? It's totally possible to bet on determined gamers in an attempt to predict if they can break such world records or not.

If it's a challenge it's an opportunity for betting... in order for the conditions to be fully met, the challenge must be popular. After that, some bookmaker just needs to open a market and betting can begin.

Esports is gaining popularity, so I guess such challenges can be interesting for the esports community. But I am not sure how popular they are among people who like this, personally I don't follow them and I doubt I would be betting on these things even if there's a market for them.

[sunsilk]

For gamers the term speedrun is well known. It consists in finishing a game from the beginning to the end in the fastest possible time interval. There are global rankings where gamers compete among themselves for the best positions.

Coincidentally, yesterday I was scrolling through Youtube, when a live challenge appeared, where the youtuber was trying to break the world record in Mortal Kombat. If he managed doing so, the prize to be received was 1000 units of my local currency (about 164 dollars). He also mentioned the challenge was sponsored by Stake.

It called my attention to what could be another popular concept of gambling in the future. What do you think? It's totally possible to bet on determined gamers in an attempt to predict if they can break such world records or not.

I've seen this with super Mario players but that's it, there's no bet and no other gambling on the side. But I think it will be like that in the future. When popular streamers trying to beat records after records.

And that's the possibility in there, it's very likely that we'd see more people getting engaged in speed runs and it can be not-so-typical esporting event.

To be honest, I am enjoying watching these players do that but to collaborate it with gambling. I haven't thought of that yet.

[jcojci]

I've seen this with super Mario players but that's it, there's no bet and no other gambling on the side. But I think it will be like that in the future. When popular streamers trying to beat records after records.

And that's the possibility in there, it's very likely that we'd see more people getting engaged in speed runs and it can be not-so-typical esporting event.

To be honest, I am enjoying watching these players do that but to collaborate it with gambling. I haven't thought of that yet.

Super Mario game is just for fun for two players but you can gamble if you want. Who will be the first that can beat the boss will receive the win money. That is what I did with my cousins but don't tell my moms hehehe.

Maybe that can be interesting if collaborate it with gambling because we know that gamblers can use many things to keep gambling. But it is better that game is not collaborate with gambling as that can makes young generation gamble with their money. But that game can trigger to young generation to use violence to their friends.

[cryptoaddictchie]

It called my attention to what could be another popular concept of gambling in the future. What do you think? It's totally possible to bet on determined gamers in an attempt to predict if they can break such world records or not.

As you explained the method of gambling I understand that it needed to cross some line right? Is there a struggle or obstruction during crossing? I assume there is cause that would be easy since the challenge to win is to finish the game at a shortest time possible.

Can you share the link of the live challenge maybe theres a replay to see how it works.

[AbuBhakar]

It called my attention to what could be another popular concept of gambling in the future. What do you think? It's totally possible to bet on determined gamers in an attempt to predict if they can break such world records or not.

Speedrunning is just another type of e-sports that involves retro games. I think this is same idea on polymarket you can bet to anything for potential outcome. This is the norm nowadays on betting since gambling wants some unique way to gamble for entertainment.

I think this market has a high possibility for match fixing that’s why betting on this type game can only find on few markets or in my case I didn’t find one.

It will be helpful if you can provide a website that offers this type of game.

[AVE5]

Speedrun games are one of the games I enjoy playing at my leisure but with free of charge like no real wager.
I've a favourite like the jumpy jumpy game so, if by means the casinos includes this to their web3 gambling event, I'm definitely going to enjoy playing it and I bet It'd be more enjoyable than the live sport games where you don't have to utter commands to your team such as the footballs unless you're playing one on one against the house or friends.
In the Speedrun has been of fun and challenges that the faster you run you are possible to hit on the obstacles along the ways.

[Findingnemo]

Beating the world records genuinely is tough but not impossible still the reward for the challenge seems too low since we are talking about a popular game right?

It's not a new thing, this kind of challenges exists all the time and only gamers known these but now with the evolution of technology we get to see more of them as well as this is the first time I see we can bet on challenge which may look interesting but not sure how much it's gonna attract the players because it's too much risk and fixing is a real possibility here.

[dansus021]

What do you think? It's totally possible to bet on determined gamers in an attempt to predict if they can break such world records or not.

It is possible to make an new gambling category, I mean just take a look at the polymarket a site that gained a lot of users because of presidential election and has millions in winning pot. But according to your story, the YouTuber gets paid if they can finish the game at a certain time right? I think this is just part of the stake ads and not use as a new category of gambling.

Speedruns is good but I dont think there will be a category for this one maybe some casino sponsor one or two people and part for campaign

[crwth]

This is an interesting topic where you could make a market in a sports betting place like Polymarket and then decide where a certain live streamer is Making a record. Then, maybe at that current session, he will try to be that or something or maybe in a number of hours only; it depends.

I believe I would participate in something like that if I get the chance to see it and participate in it.

[D ltr]

I just found out about this new gambling, but reading from your synopsis about this gambling, is this gambling like sports betting, like sports betting in general, or how does it work in detail? Can you share information on where I can see and learn about it?

[Yucky]

Betting on speed runs or related games could be an interesting and fresh experience for gamblers. For instance, imagine betting on a Guinness Book of Records attempt, such as someone trying to beat the record for the longest cooking time.

This type of betting would be different from traditional forms, as it might take several days to determine the outcome. However, it would be engaging, as you would need to follow the event and the person attempting the record.

I believe this concept has potential, but it would require more sponsors to get on board. If executed well, it could attract a new audience and increase hype around record attempts.

[Hispo]

Betting on speed runs or related games could be an interesting and fresh experience for gamblers. For instance, imagine betting on a Guinness Book of Records attempt, such as someone trying to beat the record for the longest cooking time.

Though, I believe you are going a little bit off the original concept of the thread/discussion, trying to beat an original guinness record is rather uninteresting market for bettors, in my opinion, because all the preparation it takes and all the time it takes for a single person to try to beat a guinness record. On the other hand, if you limit yourself to videogames and speedrunning, then it becomes more dynamic, it becomes faster and more appealing to bettors and gamblers in general. We all know how crucial it is for gamblers to be able to wager their money at a reasonable pace, not too low, otherwise they go away and seek for other alternatives which suit them the best.

Think for example of the original game Mario Bros for the Nintendo Entertainment system, the current world record is about 5 minutes. That means each attempt to beat the record would be about 5 minutes, before the next attempt, 5 minutes is rather a reasonable time for bettors. In contrast, there are world records (unrelated to videogames) which could take months to carry out.

There is much potential on it, and I believe it will be just matter of time before a gambling provider realizes it and start to sponsor.

[moneystery]

I don't think it will be a new category in gambling because it's too hard to beat other people's records and also not many people are interested in this type of betting. but maybe it can be posted on polymarket because the betting system there is different compared to the usual ones in online casinos. or it can also be held in online casinos, but it is limited to limited events only, that's also possible, to attract people's attention and bet together on their favorite influencers or streamers to beat other people's records or make new records.

[Zoomic]

For gamers the term speedrun is well known. It consists in finishing a game from the beginning to the end in the fastest possible time interval. There are global rankings where gamers compete among themselves for the best positions.

Coincidentally, yesterday I was scrolling through Youtube, when a live challenge appeared, where the youtuber was trying to break the world record in Mortal Kombat. If he managed doing so, the prize to be received was 1000 units of my local currency (about 164 dollars). He also mentioned the challenge was sponsored by Stake.

It called my attention to what could be another popular concept of gambling in the future. What do you think? It's totally possible to bet on determined gamers in an attempt to predict if they can break such world records or not.

I'm just getting to know about speedrun for the first time and it seems to me like a gambling category that is or will be very risky for gamblers who would want to take part in it. Someone can prove me wrong if I am not getting these whole idea about speedruns. Imagine playing through a gaming session quickly, without careful thoughts and within a very short time given just to reach a specific goal. This kind of game can make one lose faster than they can imagine because the gambler would definitely be acting out of pressure which is not a good way to gamble. It would have been exciting if this kind of game can be played with friends without much financial involvement, just fun.

I am not in doubt that this category will soon be a trend in the nearest future because people are ever willing to do anything for financial rewards, speedrun is not just popular now.

[bettercrypto]

For gamers the term speedrun is well known. It consists in finishing a game from the beginning to the end in the fastest possible time interval. There are global rankings where gamers compete among themselves for the best positions.

Coincidentally, yesterday I was scrolling through Youtube, when a live challenge appeared, where the youtuber was trying to break the world record in Mortal Kombat. If he managed doing so, the prize to be received was 1000 units of my local currency (about 164 dollars). He also mentioned the challenge was sponsored by Stake.

It called my attention to what could be another popular concept of gambling in the future. What do you think? It's totally possible to bet on determined gamers in an attempt to predict if they can break such world records or not.

Mortal Kombat in gambling? What is it? You choose the bet that you think will win? I'm just not sure if my thinking and understanding of the op's post is correct, please correct me if there is a mistake in my understanding, my friends here in this forum section.

Then I also can't think of any other categories of gambling that can be added in the future, because the only ones I'm used to seeing often in gambling are slots games, poker,
card games and other games. I just don't know if arcade and adventure games will be added to the casino in gambling casinos.

[sunsilk]

I've seen this with super Mario players but that's it, there's no bet and no other gambling on the side. But I think it will be like that in the future. When popular streamers trying to beat records after records.

And that's the possibility in there, it's very likely that we'd see more people getting engaged in speed runs and it can be not-so-typical esporting event.

To be honest, I am enjoying watching these players do that but to collaborate it with gambling. I haven't thought of that yet.

Super Mario game is just for fun for two players but you can gamble if you want. Who will be the first that can beat the boss will receive the win money. That is what I did with my cousins but don't tell my moms hehehe.

That is what I saw with speed runs, they're beating the records they set and it can be a good setup for those speed runners if they're up for fun and gamble.

Maybe that can be interesting if collaborate it with gambling because we know that gamblers can use many things to keep gambling. But it is better that game is not collaborate with gambling as that can makes young generation gamble with their money. But that game can trigger to young generation to use violence to their friends.

Yeah, I know but even with the sports that we've grown up. It's already associated with gambling and that's why we can conclude that everything nowadays can be done with gambling.

If the parties involved are agreeing to what they're about to do.

[criptoevangelista]

For gamers the term speedrun is well known. It consists in finishing a game from the beginning to the end in the fastest possible time interval. There are global rankings where gamers compete among themselves for the best positions.

Coincidentally, yesterday I was scrolling through Youtube, when a live challenge appeared, where the youtuber was trying to break the world record in Mortal Kombat. If he managed doing so, the prize to be received was 1000 units of my local currency (about 164 dollars). He also mentioned the challenge was sponsored by Stake.

It called my attention to what could be another popular concept of gambling in the future. What do you think? It's totally possible to bet on determined gamers in an attempt to predict if they can break such world records or not.

I saw this challenge too. Was it by any chance a Brazilian YouTuber? This content has been delivered to me quite frequently. I even followed him a little yesterday. He was trying to break the world record for the Mortal Kombat Trilogy game, and his live stream was sponsored by Stake.

It seems to me that casino companies are entering this business with a certain force. This is very good because it generates a very high level of engagement. This community of speed runners has been growing at an alarming rate lately.