50/50 Draw expanded to MyFC members

[Ian_D]

Originally Posted By: bsmith

assuming 300 people (no idea on the actual figure) buy 50/50 then it's only odds of 1 in 90000, if the same guy bought multiple tickets every week that would be dramatically reduced.

Well the amount of people who play is roughly double the prize fund - considering practically everyone buys just one ticket. That'll make no difference to the odds though - seeing as you're looking at amount of tickets sold.

[BustaGut]

Originally Posted By: Hawkeye

Over the years I have seen several persons win the 50/50. It has even been rumoured that one guy won it 2 weeks running but the odds of that are happening would be totally unbelievable.
I for one would not continue to buy a ticket if it were expanded beyond the ground. Might just as well do the lottery.

Isn't the idea about helping the club out and not personal gain ? Is winning not just a bonus?

[DA11]

Originally Posted By: Harry J Allstars

When will you be able to buy a vitrtual hotdog?

Paul
I'll have a virtual hotdog over the real thing any day. We could offer a virtual Fleetburger and then suffer from the virtual sh1ts. You could take your virtual girlfriend to the game...oh hold on you already do

[Hempstead Gaz]

Originally Posted By: Santa

I would say do not include non-MyFC members, it might bring in a small additional revenue but those at Stonebridge Road may not like their money going to an 'outsider' and may stop buying. I see the 50/50 draw as an added extra opportunity for those attending but I also feel that having separate draws does nothing for MyFC/Local unity. I therefore think that if it goes ahead, integration is the way to go as per the proposal.

I buy a ticket at every match and have yet to be aware of anyone who has won, never been anywhere near someone who has won nor have seen anyone collect their winnings as this is done out of sight in players tunnel, so people like me will be unaware as to whether its an attendee or a MyFC member that has won.....in addition to the tannoy announcement at the ground ask Chas to announce the winner on the internet commentary.

I won it 2 years ago at the Morecambe game.

[Hempstead Gaz]

And even the thought of a cold, greasy, reheated virtual Fleetburger actually makes me heave!!

[BustaGut]

Originally Posted By: bsmith

Originally Posted By: Hawkeye

Over the years I have seen several persons win the 50/50. It has even been rumoured that one guy won it 2 weeks running but the odds of that are happening would be totally unbelievable.
I for one would not continue to buy a ticket if it were expanded beyond the ground. Might just as well do the lottery.

No larger than winning the lottery. Winning the jackpot is a 1 in 14 million chance, assuming 300 people (no idea on the actual figure) buy 50/50 then it's only odds of 1 in 90000, if the same guy bought multiple tickets every week that would be dramatically reduced.

Each ticket you buy stands alone, so no matter how many you buy the chances would surely be 1 in whatever the amount of tickets that are bought just like the lottery? 1-300 1-400 etc etc

[DA11]

Originally Posted By: Hempstead Gaz

And even the thought of a cold, greasy, reheated virtual Fleetburger actually makes me heave!!

Enough Gary perleeeeaaaase. I went down to see the Fleet ladies play yesterday. A wonderful match spoilt only by the refreshment bar being open and my daughter pleeding with me to buy her chips. Needless to say she didn't get any.

[Riverview Supporter]

If your daughtrer wants chips Mark , I am sure I have some equally tasty polystyrenne foam bits in my store room. Probably just as cold , and ill do them cheaper for you.

[rsheard]

I'm happy to see this being fairly well received by local supporters. I was worried many would see it as MyFC trying to squeeze out local fans. But as many have already said here, it's just a quick and easy way to join in the match experience, even from a great distance, and add a few more pounds to the club's coffers. Well done, and I'll be playing along (and losing).

 

On another note, I was thinking of coming back for my next trip to Stonebridge Road during our Christmas holidays, but it looks like there's really only 1 home match I could make during that period, so I'm not sure it's the best time for a visit. Still scheming, though... maybe a repeat trip in May?

[bsmith]

Originally Posted By: BustaGut

Each ticket you buy stands alone, so no matter how many you buy the chances would surely be 1 in whatever the amount of tickets that are bought just like the lottery? 1-300 1-400 etc etc

Per ticket yes, but if I buy 5 tickets out of a raffle of 100 tickets total, and a ticket is pulled out, I have a 5 times greater chance. Thus, a 1 in 20 chance, or five 1 in 100 chances.

[Hempstead Gaz]

One successful fundraising thing my cricket club run is a 100 club. Even with only a hundred members, well over

[urine trouble]

Originally Posted By: Hannah

I have a question. How will the winner collect the prize money should it be won by a MyFC member? What if they are from America for example?

what is going to happen is at the end of every game harry will tell who ever is gonna be in charge of it for myfc what the start number will be for the next match e.g 001200 then it will be up to myfc to sell as many tickets as they can by the day before a match day so say the first week they sell 150 ticket on the web than harry will start on 001350 on the match day.

also person in charge of it for myfc is going to write all the names on the back of tickets or somethink like that.

came from the man himself!!

[BustaGut]

Originally Posted By: bsmith

Originally Posted By: BustaGut

Each ticket you buy stands alone, so no matter how many you buy the chances would surely be 1 in whatever the amount of tickets that are bought just like the lottery? 1-300 1-400 etc etc

Per ticket yes, but if I buy 5 tickets out of a raffle of 100 tickets total, and a ticket is pulled out, I have a 5 times greater chance. Thus, a 1 in 20 chance, or five 1 in 100 chances.

That's not how I see it, I see it as you have 5 individual tickets each at 99-1, but I'm not a gambling man, so may see it differently

[behindthegoal]

...as I am usually 300 to 400 out from the winning number so it will make B****** all difference to me. It might make the prizes really good to match those of the big grounds. My mate at work won it at Charlton a season or two ago and pocketed