NIL

[jdcatty]

I just don't understand the whole "whistle blower" aspect of this article. What is there to blow the whistle on?  If it is illegal to take the money from a casino, well ok. We aren't taking it so who's blowing whose whistle?

[vegashog]

yeah, there's needs to be a little more context other than one pissed off guy's point of view.

[Lurk]

yeah, there's needs to be a little more context other than one pissed off guy's point of view.

Did y'all read the same article I did? The casino guy was snubbed by some stuffed shirt and sounds like it was done in a condescending way. Pretty good troll on the casino guys part.

Half going to the winner, half going to a charity(nil) sounds like a pretty good deal for us. Never hits Saracen books.

Instead they told them "We don't want people like yours money"

[HogOfWar]

That's the most Arkansas shit ever.

"Here's a great idea that gives you free money."

"No thanks"

Why the fuck would anyone donate if they're saying they don't need it and are turning away free money?

Gambling is devil just like fooseball, dancing, and col beer!

[jdcatty]

I am thinking they need "collection plates" at every entrance to DWRRS this year (or whatever its name is).  Ask everyone to throw in an extra $5 for each person attending.  Make a couple of hundred thousand for the NIL every game.

[vegashog]

so after reading around, it seems this raffle thing was going to be done thru, at least partially, the saracen app and that is not allow by law in arkansas.

blaming someone at the university seems kinda odd when it looks like the issue is with politics and not those that run the program, who according to biddy, are all in favor of it.

[Show-Me Hog]

I am thinking they need "collection plates" at every entrance to DWRRS this year (or whatever its name is).  Ask everyone to throw in an extra $5 for each person attending.  Make a couple of hundred thousand for the NIL every game.

It depends on how we look. Could go over as well as a tip jar at a self service counter.

[Pig Benis]

so after reading around, it seems this raffle thing was going to be done thru, at least partially, the saracen app and that is not allow by law in arkansas.

blaming someone at the university seems kinda odd when it looks like the issue is with politics and not those that run the program, who according to biddy, are all in favor of it.

It sounded like a political roadblock, not a university issue. Making it public may have been a smart play. The article said that's it's not exclusive to Saracen and they make no profit in it. Hard to understand why someone would try to block it unless they're looking for a payoff.

[Lurk]

so after reading around, it seems this raffle thing was going to be done thru, at least partially, the saracen app and that is not allow by law in arkansas.

blaming someone at the university seems kinda odd when it looks like the issue is with politics and not those that run the program, who according to biddy, are all in favor of it.

That was the stuffed shirt I was talking about. Sounds like it was at the Board of Trustees level. This is lobbying for the law to be changed, and it should be. This will put pressure on the legislature.

[Rocket City Hawg]

Would it be legal for Edge to do a 50-50 at each athletic event with 50% going to the NIL fund.  Each MLB park does a 50-50

[DrMongoose]

Would it be legal for Edge to do a 50-50 at each athletic event with 50% going to the NIL fund.  Each MLB park does a 50-50

Must nfl teams do too.

I am with ya'll as the article is confusing. Who said no if the athletic dept was cool with it?

No wonder the nil program is trash and gets a new director every 3 months it seems. Typical Arkansas, too many cooks in the kitchen especially when it comes to football

[DirkPiggler]

Would it be legal for Edge to do a 50-50 at each athletic event with 50% going to the NIL fund.  Each MLB park does a 50-50

That's what they are proposing.

Must nfl teams do too.

I am with ya'll as the article is confusing. Who said no if the athletic dept was cool with it?

No wonder the nil program is trash and gets a new director every 3 months it seems. Typical Arkansas, too many cooks in the kitchen especially when it comes to football

My guess is someone in the legislature or on the Board of Trustees who may have alliances with other gaming interests.

[vegashog]

a law needs to be changed. online raffles like the guy proposed are not legal in arkansas. section 17 in the link.

https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/rulesRegs/Arkansas%20Register/2009/nov_dec_2009/006.05.09-003.pdf

"17. "Raffle" means the selling of tickets to win a prize awarded through a random drawing.  "Raffle" does not include any game played through the use of a machine or electronic device."

[Italian Porn]

a law needs to be changed. online raffles like the guy proposed are not legal in arkansas. section 17 in the link.

https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/rulesRegs/Arkansas%20Register/2009/nov_dec_2009/006.05.09-003.pdf

"17. "Raffle" means the selling of tickets to win a prize awarded through a random drawing.  "Raffle" does not include any game played through the use of a machine or electronic device."

So what they are proposing is an online "split the pot" deal?.  Are these only illegal online, or are they illegal "live"?  The local FCS school does them, as well as most local HS.  Usually sold by team members from one of the non-revenue sports, like T&F, where they get to keep half the money.  Any reason the UA couldn't do this live at games?

[vegashog]

apparently it would be done thru both. the numbers i saw being thrown around were 4-5 million it could generate.

seriously doubt that would be from traffic at the casino alone.

[Pig Benis]

apparently it would be done thru both. the numbers i saw being thrown around were 4-5 million it could generate.

seriously doubt that would be from traffic at the casino alone.

They've got to figure out a way to get it done for that amount of money.

[buff2.0]

Just keep selling dino nuggies

https://x.com/mrbobbybones/status/1823480996651786599?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg

[jdcatty]

Just keep selling dino nuggies

https://x.com/mrbobbybones/status/1823480996651786599?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg

I was just coming here to post that.  I still don't understand what is going on, but it seems it is illegal to do that deal, so really isn't all we need a change in the law?

[The Whyte Boar]

Reading the linked thread, it appears Oaklawn is the culprit.  Doesn't want the law changed.

[jdcatty]

https://x.com/carltontsaffa/status/1823451799589957717?

Does anybody know this Saffa guy?  Why is his name all over this?