The NFL Mock Hilton contest will return for year #5

[Carpet]

It isn't necessarily the 3 hrs, it's the 9PM vs 12AM difference on a weekend night which can be big....having to pick before you go out instead of before you retire? It's easier for me to remember before I go to bed that I haven't done something then in the middle of an active day/evening. I'm trying to accentuate that as the point but it maybe I'm failing.
The 3 hrs after lines come out....seriously, not even the same thing as most wait until Friday/Saturday anyway.

Dragon with all respect your argument all revolves around your schedule it seems.

Let me get this straight because you like to go out on Saturday night you feel the rules should be changed to adjust to your
schedule? Cause basically that is all I am picking up on.

We all have the same advantage/disadvantage in 10 time zones. We know when we join the time rules of selection and the
time they must be in Globally.

I see no reason to continue the discussion of this rule change regarding time to get your picks in. Over 98% of the players last few years had no problem with the time zone difference.

Look in the mirror on this one-You know what time picks are due (irregardless of your personal schedule) make a choice you
can live with that rule or not. If not it is your every choice to not join I respect that also.

I hope you join the contest Dragon-Just set your alarm clock on your smart phone 3 hours early to get you picks in.

[Carpet]

I just joined the Contest under current rules let the games begin.

[woodee12]

I feel like if you pay money to get into the contest, just make sure the picks are in by the deadline. Set an alarm on your phone or something.

Will have all day Wednesday, all day Thursday, all day Friday, most of staurday to make picks.

I don't party like I use to for all hours into the night (but I was really good at it when I did), and I have never missed a deadline in any contest for all the years I've been here. I usaully have an idea who I am going ot pick most weeks at least down to 5-7 games where I can just log in and throw them in here anytime. Maybe I am wierd but if you ar ein tune with the NFL during the season, I can quote lines anytime after they are released basically each week.

Anyway, hope you will still play Dragon, even if the rules stay the same. For one, I like to play some of the good players picks as well with real money on Sunday or late saturday and it is nice to see who they are on. I did well follwoing ythe top dogs last year and many other probably did to.

[Carpet]

. Maybe I am wierd but if you ar ein tune with the NFL during the season, I can quote lines anytime after they are released basically each week.

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Nothing wierd there my Brother

[dragon1952]

Dragon with all respect your argument all revolves around your schedule it seems.

Let me get this straight because you like to go out on Saturday night you feel the rules should be changed to adjust to your
schedule? Cause basically that is all I am picking up on.

We all have the same advantage/disadvantage in 10 time zones. We know when we join the time rules of selection and the
time they must be in Globally.

I see no reason to continue the discussion of this rule change regarding time to get your picks in. Over 98% of the players last few years had no problem with the time zone difference.

Look in the mirror on this one-You know what time picks are due (irregardless of your personal schedule) make a choice you
can live with that rule or not. If not it is your every choice to not join I respect that also.

I hope you join the contest Dragon-Just set your alarm clock on your smart phone 3 hours early to get you picks in.

A wise man once said, "those that don't know, don't know that they don't know" So if you can't get it then I'm through trying to explain it because you are obviously missing the point about the obvious advantage in time zones. It's not about my freakin' schedule, it's about the disadvantage in relation to where I live.

[The Guesser]

In again, and vote to keep the Hilton name. They can change the Hotel's name, the "Official" Contest Name to Westgate or whatever, but the Contest will always be The Hilton contest to me.

[widestrides]

Still want to call Nissans, Datsuns?

Nostalgic about the name of a Hotel and a sports betting contest?

I just thought outsiders would think we were a bunch of outliers behind the times. Maybe not. No big deal. But in another couple years people will forget it was once called the Hilton Contest and they won't know what the heck a Mock Hilton Contest is.

Bettorsworld SuperContest?
Bettorsworld Mock SuperContest?
Bettorsworld NFL Pick 5?

[Bettorsworld]

There is no time disadvantage or advantage in this contest. It's a perceived disadvantage based on ones own personal schedule.

There are likely no two players in this contest each year that have the same schedule. There are retired guys with all the time of the world to come up with their plays each week.

There are younger guys working 70 hours a week with very little time to handicap.

There are guys that work the night shift on Friday Nights.

There are guys on Eastern time that can't stay up past 9pm est.

No matter what time we make the deadline, it will likely be an INCONVENIENCE for someone.

It is what it is.

[Bettorsworld]

Contest name change.............

Perhaps we can start slowly emphasizing the SUPERCONTEST name and eventually call it the Bettorsworld Super Contest.

The name didn't change until last year when Hilton became Westgate.

Currently, more people know it as the Hilton Contest. Eventually, more people will know it as simply the Super Contest.

For now, the main reason to keep the Hilton name in the contest is because we get quite a bit of search engine traffic with the name "hilton football handicapping contest".

[never lose]

It doesn't matter to me what the name is. Also, is it 2 entries per person ?

[widestrides]

Contest name change.............

Perhaps we can start slowly emphasizing the SUPERCONTEST name and eventually call it the Bettorsworld Super Contest.

The name didn't change until last year when Hilton became Westgate.

Currently, more people know it as the Hilton Contest. Eventually, more people will know it as simply the Super Contest.

For now, the main reason to keep the Hilton name in the contest is because we get quite a bit of search engine traffic with the name "hilton football handicapping contest".

Makes sense. Search engine traffic rules.

[The Boys]

Rule change for 2015. You can now sign up for as many spots as you want at $50 per entry. Simply use the number next to your screen name when posting your 5 picks. Example The Boys 1, The Boys 2 etc etc.

[woodee12]

There is no time disadvantage or advantage in this contest. It's a perceived disadvantage based on ones own personal schedule.

There are likely no two players in this contest each year that have the same schedule. There are retired guys with all the time of the world to come up with their plays each week.

There are younger guys working 70 hours a week with very little time to handicap.

There are guys that work the night shift on Friday Nights.

There are guys on Eastern time that can't stay up past 9pm est.

No matter what time we make the deadline, it will likely be an INCONVENIENCE for someone.

It is what it is.

YES! I agree and kind of what I was saying. Also, If it is that hard to get the picks in on time, then its probably not a top prioroty and time can be used elsewhere or just playing at a sportsbook at your leisure. It seems quite simple to me...If we had a window of 4 hours to get our picks in on just the saturday then sure, I see it. But when you have wednesday thru saturday afternoon at earliest, then it should be no problem meeting the easy deadline no matter what time zone you are in.

[The Boys]

"Mock Hilton Rules"

This contest will be modeled as closely as possible after the "Las Vegas Hilton Super Contest"...........$50.00 entry fee.

#1 NFL sides only. Contestants must select five teams per week, per entry. Contestants may not select both sides of the game.

#2 We will use the official Hilton line which I will post by Wednesday evening.

#3 The Posting deadline for the Sunday and Monday games is Saturday by 12:00 Midnight EST. Please read rule #7 for Wed, Thurs. and Sat. games.

#4 All picks must be posted in one post. In the event you're unable to post your picks because of technical problems please email them to [email protected]

#5 No corrections or editing of picks is allowed.......be careful, could result in a 0-5 for the week.

#6 This contest will run for the regular season of 17 weeks @ 5 picks per week = 85 total picks. 1 point for a win and 1/2 point for a tie.

#7 The Wednesday-Thursday-Saturday rule: If you're using a Wed, Thurs. and or Sat. game in your picks then all picks must be posted in one post at least one hour before the earliest NFL scheduled kick off time. See rule number 4.

#8 Tie Breaker Rule: In the final two weeks of the Mock Hilton contest (weeks 16 & 17) the top 5 contenders must email their picks to [email protected] Picks will be posted after the Saturday 12:00 o'clock deadline. If a tie still exists after week 17 we will take it into the NFL Playoffs.

#9 Top five winners payout: 40%, 25%, 20%, 10%, 5%

#10 Winners will be asked to verify payment before prize money is released.

#11 Entries are unlimited at $50.00 per entry.

see rule # 11 has changed !!

[citizenc]

Whats the latest date for entry?