GOMU World
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GOMU World
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Shooting
for last place? -Tiebreaker, if needed, you should pick points closest to
actual score of championship game.
1.
How often is the web site updated with game results?
2. What if there is a tie in the GOMU pool?
1. How much does it cost and how can I pay?
$5.00 will get you one entry for the GOMU basketball pool. Enter as often as you like.
You can pay by check (Send to Chip
Kissinger, 5715 Breezewood Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45248), cash (if you see Chip in
person), or by Paypal. We prefer Paypal, but for a
$5.00 check Chip will be your
pal.
Payment and entry must be received or postmarked by high noon on March 18th, 2009.
If you send in an entry without paying, your entry will be removed from the pool.
There is a 50 cent cost if you opt to use Paypal. The 50 cent fee is a fixed amount, no matter how many GOMU entries you are paying for.
| Number of Entries Submitted | GOMU Entry Cost | Paypal Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.00 | .50 | $5.50 |
| 2 | $10.00 | .50 | $10.50 |
| 5 | $25.00 | .50 | $25.50 |
You can play as many time as you want. You will need to use a unique name each time you enter online. For example, ThomasMore1, ThomasMore2, ThomasMore3. If you submit on the web under the same name your results will get overwritten and it will make everyone's life a bit more complicated.
3. I submitted my picks where are they?
Player picks will not be visible on the web site until Thursday evening, the evening of the first games. This will keep people from cheating by looking at picks already submitted. During the tournament everyone's picks and standings in the pool will be available online.
No, be sure you have all the games selected, especially the final game and winner (that part is a bit tricky).
5. How do I get points in the pool?
By correctly picking the winner of each game. If you correctly pick the winner, then their seed # is multiplied by the round points listed in the chart below. For example, if you correctly picked a #5 seeded team to win in the third round, you would get 20 points (#5 x 4). The scoring is designed to reward you for correctly picking upsets.
| Round | Points | |
| Round 1 | The Pack | 1 |
| Round 2 | The Wheat From Chaff | 2 |
| Round 3 | Sweet 16 | 4 |
| Round 4 | Elite 8 | 8 |
| Round 5 | Final 4 | 16 |
| Round 6 | Championship Game | 32 |
6. I didn't print or save my picks. What can I do?
Wait till Thursday evening and your picks will show up on the web site.
Have the GOMU Administrator email or fax you a copy of your picks
Most of the money goes for those who pick the best outcomes. If your picks really suck, you can win 5% of the money.
1st = 50%, 2nd = 10%, 3rd = 8%, 4th = 6%, 5th = 4%, and Last gets 5%. (83% of total pool)
NEW THIS YEAR: WIN MONEY FOR HAVING 1 OF THE BEST 5 PICKS AFTER EACH ROUND! (17% of total pool used for these 25 new ways to win)
The tie breaker for last place is the same as the other prizes. You want to be as close to the total points for the championship game.
1. How often is the web site updated with game results?
The GOMU administrator will update the web site at least once a day on game days, more often if his other duties permit.
2. What if there is a tie in the GOMU pool?
The GOMU commissioner has the final say. Prize money will be divided equally between the winners.