Re:Ask HN: How to monetize a play for fun poker site?
by Russelldb on Tuesday November 04, 2008 @06:12AM
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>I can't take a cut of the pot or ante as that will convert me into a gambling site, of the type that are illegal in the US.
Ah. I wasn't aware of the legal implications in the US.
>What about letting people replenish their balances, for a fee, e.g. pay $5, get $1000 in play money?
That sounds good and quite normal too. Probably both ideas together will net you most returns: Pay a monthly sub and get free transfer in of funds but if you just want to play now and again then pay to transfer in playing money. And still have play for free if no money involved? Or is there no point to that do you think? Maybe an initial freebie?
Ah. I wasn't aware of the legal implications in the US.
>What about letting people replenish their balances, for a fee, e.g. pay $5, get $1000 in play money?
That sounds good and quite normal too. Probably both ideas together will net you most returns: Pay a monthly sub and get free transfer in of funds but if you just want to play now and again then pay to transfer in playing money. And still have play for free if no money involved? Or is there no point to that do you think? Maybe an initial freebie?