New site, new idea, first of its kind, any thoughts ?

[pokernash]

This site will fill a need that hits every poker player. getting stiffed on side bets while playing online. Sometimes I think its not going to work. Sometimes I think its the best idea ive ever had. It will be the only site of its kind. I never thought a site that catered to staking would work but it seems to be very succesful. I never thought alot of things would work but they do. If anyone would give me thoughts I would appreciate it. I'm launching tommorrorw if I finish all the little kinks tonight.

Thanks

[pokernash]

http://www.pokersidebets.com http://www.pokersidebets.com

[kaus]

It is an interesting idea. I wanted to make one point though with part of your instructions

1. If the person you made a bet with does not transfer the money, you get your money back even if you lose the bet !

You may run into alot of these. I would find a way to try and prevent this, that way your customers are assured that this wont happen.

For example if I bet $40 and someone else agrees upon this but afterwards neglects to pay, how are you going to handle the complaint from the player who is right fully entitled to his winnings. Giving him back his original bet will not satisfy most players. Worse yet what if you have some serious bettors and a few complete assholes who make bets of $100. Some one skips out are you ready to pay out 3 or 4 of these a month or even a week?

Are you going to ante up side bets that fall through when players want their money?

I would also find a way to scure your site emaning you are asking for players to transfer their money to you. Speaking from the point of the average person I wouldn't do it. I dont know you and not saying that you are scamming or any BS like that but there are enough out there.

Anyone recall Payday poker and their $97 fee for getting staked.

just my honest opinon but I do wish you lots of success with it

[NewPokerGirl]

What do they bet on? ...I never make side bets while playing..just curious

[LadyHoldem]

Is there anything stopping me from making a sidebet with imaginary me and then complaining and getting paid by you? Perhaps this question is answered on your site.. but just on my way to take a look