Fantasy Football
Ok I know there currently aren't a lot of Steemians here that are into sports and it's not a topic many cryptoanarchists are interested in, but I think we eventually need to broaden out to get into the mainstream. For those that don't know fantasy sports, it's a game where you get to select players in a professional sport (eg. NBA, NFL, MLB etc) to build an imaginary team. You then compete for money with others who build their own imaginary teams. The NFL is by far the most popular sport in America and fantasy football has played a major role in its increased popularity over the past decade. Monetary incentives enhance entertainment value and engagement just like it does for Steemit. It feels a bit like a casino here anyways right?
Huge Opportunity for Blockchain and Freedom in Fantasy Sports
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) could be a huge opportunity for blockchain technology like Peerplays and Steemit. DFS is on the edge of legality. DFS companies currently argue that Fantasy Sports is just a game of skill for prizes so it is exempt from federal restrictions. Much of the opportunity for blockchain tech starts in the gray areas where governments try to restrict people's freedom. People often mention Uber and AirBnB as companies that have disrupted government-regulated industries and I see something similar with FanDuel and Draft Kings for gambling and sports betting. FanDuel and Draft Kings are the two major companies in DFS and have booked over $3 Billion in revenue in 2015. These two companies have raised most of the $1+ Billion in DFS venture capital investments so they have enough money to pay off regulators. The NFL also has an incentive to protect DFS and keep American football as popular as it is. There is already an opportunity for smaller companies to compete in this space and as more states try to regulate the industry, blockchain technologies that are resilient to regulation like Peerplays and Steemit will flourish. This is a great use-case for blockchain money and gaming platforms.
Steemit Fantasy Football League
Anyways anybody interested in a friendly Steemit Fantasy Football league tourney?
NFL season starts next Thursday. So far we are lucky to have:
@daut44 is a professional DFS & poker player who won $1.5 million in a poker tournament. His interests include poker, fantasy sports, football, basketball, MMA, health and fitness, rock climbing, mathematics, astrophysics, cryptocurrency, and computer gaming.
@tuck-fheman is a long-time community member who should bring some levity to our league. He produces the Steemocracy comic series.
I'll also be playing.
This is just for fun, prizes and bragging rights. So sports fans, business people, gamblers and newbies just find me on Steemit.chat or just email me at: jun@bitcash.org if you want to join.
Details:
We'll start up a league if we get at least 8 teams and open up to 10 or 12 if there's enough interest.
Entry: $10 SBD voluntary donation
Platform: Yahoo
Draft: Wednesday, Sept. 7th @ 8:30ET US (UPDATED)
1st Place – $40-$60
2nd Place – $24-$36
3rd Place – $12-$18
4th Place – $4-$6
**Bonus: Whatever SBD amount we have for this post will also be added to the prizes.
Exact prizes will be determined before the draft.
Roster: 1QB, 2RB, 3WR, 1TE, 1FLEX, 1 DEF, 1K
QB: 25 yards = 1 point, touchdown pass = 4 points
10 yards rushing or receiving = 1 point, rushing or receiving td = 6 points
Receptions: .5 pts
7 Bench sports
Defense: Standard scoring
Please verify settings before draft to be sure!
Thanks @daut44 for helping with all the setting recommendations!