In the social and sports gaming space;<p>Companies like Zynga are at one end, simple, casual and social gaming. On the other end are sports bookies like Bet365, complex odds based cash betting.<p>We believe there is an interesting realm in the middle. Something that allows you to socially support your favourite teams without having to 'bet' on them and be rewarded for it.<p>SportsChimp: (http://www.sportschimp.com))<p>- You never use your own cash to buy in. We are F2P, not a sports bookie.
- We are social, so you compete with your friends.
- You can cash out, but you can never put a variable wager on an independent event i.e. bet
- You can recharge your account by inviting more friends (which we cover) or from sponsors.<p>Let us know what you think.<p>Again, this is for the purpose of starting a conversation around a space that is well … grey :/<p>For those interested in the legality and background around online sports gaming and betting:<p>---<p>Quora thread: http://www.quora.com/Will-online-sports-betting-ever-be-legalized-in-the-US-Why-not<p>Quora thread: http://www.quora.com/Is-it-possible-to-legally-bet-on-sports-online-in-the-US<p>Online Sports<p>Betting in Europe is huge. | http://batch.me/r/far8<p>Online Sports Betting in the US is well … getting there | http://batch.me/r/Rmr
Interesting approach to a space that has so much potential. It's definitely legal to allow people to pick a team... even if its not considered a skill game (like a darts game at the carnival). But cashing out instead of prizes... that's where the debate begins.