win a ball from Bowling.com

Author Topic: Action Bowling  (Read 1603 times)

Helluvahobbybowler

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 51
Action Bowling
« on: March 14, 2017, 05:16:05 PM »
I see the commercials from time to time.  Has anyone ever used this app?  If so, how's the payout? 

 

LyalC52

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 242
Re: Action Bowling
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2017, 09:22:59 AM »
I gave it a try for about 6 months last year.
It was very clunky and not all that reliable.

It was difficult for friends to match up in events, and I question the honesty of the payouts.

I think there are some good ideas there, but the execution is very poor and suspect.

Beyond Revs Pro Shop -- Staffer
West Valley and Riverton, Utah

ITZPS

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 613
Re: Action Bowling
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2017, 12:18:32 PM »
I checked it out and I have no idea how the PBA would EVER promote it in any capacity.  There are very few tournaments to enter, many are way too expensive and way too long not to mention the cut they're taking is RIDICULOUS.  Depending on the specific one, it's anywhere from 25-40% that they're taking.  I thought at first that it would be fun to put a few bucks in here and there and see what happens, but I go look at one that is 3 bucks to enter, and is capped at 20 entries.  Simple math puts you at $60 in entry fees.  Obviously they should get a cut for running everything, no doubt, but the total prize pool is $40, so their cut is 33%.  First place? 15 bucks. 1 in 4 cashes, and 5th place gets your money back, and ultimately why would you go to all the trouble you have to go for to submit scores and have stuff verified for a few bucks?  Zero reason to participate right now, no idea who actually checked this out and then green lit the PBA to promote it.  Don't waste your time. 
Storm Amateur Staff
Turbo Regional Staff

milorafferty

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11166
  • I have a name, therefore no preferred pronouns.
Re: Action Bowling
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2017, 01:04:12 PM »
I checked it out and I have no idea how the PBA would EVER promote it in any capacity.  There are very few tournaments to enter, many are way too expensive and way too long not to mention the cut they're taking is RIDICULOUS.  Depending on the specific one, it's anywhere from 25-40% that they're taking.  I thought at first that it would be fun to put a few bucks in here and there and see what happens, but I go look at one that is 3 bucks to enter, and is capped at 20 entries.  Simple math puts you at $60 in entry fees.  Obviously they should get a cut for running everything, no doubt, but the total prize pool is $40, so their cut is 33%.  First place? 15 bucks. 1 in 4 cashes, and 5th place gets your money back, and ultimately why would you go to all the trouble you have to go for to submit scores and have stuff verified for a few bucks?  Zero reason to participate right now, no idea who actually checked this out and then green lit the PBA to promote it.  Don't waste your time. 

Someone PAID the PBA to endorse it. The current owners of the PBA are nothing more than pimps and will gladly prostitute the PBA in order to make a few dollars.
"If guns kill people, do pencils misspell words?"

"If you don't stand for our flag, then don't expect me to give a damn about your feelings."