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FootyRoom Predictor is a parimutuel betting game where users back their predictions by placing bets made of virtual points. All bets go into a shared pool which is why this type of betting is often called pool betting. In this game you compete against other players not just by predicting correct score but also by taking measured risk when odds are right.
You are not required to bet in every match, however, if you want to have a chance to earn any points then you must bet. Predicting score without betting is possible and it will still be recorded as a correct prediction for your profile should you guess it right. Once a bet is placed you can't change your prediction, but you can raise your stake should you wish to.
When you predict a score you are essentially making two predictions: correct outcome and correct score. Depending on whether you got one or both correct you stand to win different amount of points. When you place a bet, half of your stake goes into correct outcome pool and the other half goes to correct score pool.
Unlike fixed odds betting that you can find with any bookmaker, in pool betting odds are changing when new bets are made. This means that odds are made by the players. Usually these odds are not the same as the ones you'd find with a bookie, however they still follow a common theme where a favorite team will have lower return and underdog a higher return. One important observation in pool betting is that odds are spread out wider than usual and as such you get higher highs and lower lows when it gets to returns. For you as a player that means you should risk more often on underdogs.
Each round spans one calendar week from Monday to Sunday and usually consists of 10 matches. Rounds are named after year and week number. There is a limit of 2000 points maximum stake per round. This ensures that "rich" players don't get too far away in leaderboards but still get some noticable advantage.
Points in FootyRoom Predictor are like virtual money but with only one purpose (for now) – to make bets. New players get 1000 points. At the start of every round players who have less than 1000 points on their balance will get topped up with free points from FootyRoom until their balance reaches 1000 points. This ensures that all players get a fair fighting chance in every round.
There are overall leaderboards and round leaderboards. This game tries to put more emphasis on round leaderboards because every player has a chance to shine once a week. Ranking is based on P/L (profit/loss) in both types of leaderboards.