Gran Turismo World Series "Bonus Campaign" Gives In-Game Credits for Esports Predictions

Famine · Jul 11, 2022

This is the discussion thread for an article on GTPlanet:

Gran Turismo World Series “Bonus Campaign” Gives In-Game Credits for Esports Predictions

With the first of the 2022 Gran Turismo World Series broadcast events coming up on us over the next two weekends, Polyphony Digital has revealed a special accompanying contest for all players...

KAlex122 · Jul 11, 2022

My bet is Miyazono/Gallo. :-)

Saargasm · Jul 11, 2022

I don't follow sport, but I like betting! Can a poll be setup so I can use the hivemind to determine my picks?

KAlex122 · Jul 11, 2022

Well i think nobody knows who is a favorite this year. Who was dedicated the most at the time. You could maybe put there wins up to now in relation to their age (still young, dedicated and with good reactions). But i dont think it would help a lot.

dazdilly75 · Jul 11, 2022

Fraga is already my bet.

TheBigMan045 · Jul 11, 2022

Hmm this could be interesting, gives another dimension to watching it live

crooky369 · Jul 11, 2022

Money's got to be on Toyota with that special relationship and Fraga driving.

TheBigMan045 · Jul 12, 2022

Looking at the track, BMW and Genesis could be in with a shout, if the last Nations Cup race was anything to go by, but that's just the car advantage, the driver could be difference as well

permaculture · Jul 12, 2022

i think Gallo being an option, despite him most recently saying he wasn't playing the game anymore, is perfect.

i can't think of a better way to illustrate how up-to-date the developers are with their players.

Nebuc72 · Jul 12, 2022

permaculture
i think Gallo being an option, despite him most recently saying he wasn't playing the game anymore, is perfect.

i can't think of a better way to illustrate how up-to-date the developers are with their players.

He came back lol. They would know if he chose not to race the finals. Check his twitter.

Marty_Debiru · Jul 12, 2022

Random picks here it comes!

Guffaluff · Jul 12, 2022

Put my "Money" on Miyazono/Subaru for Manufacturers, and my man Fraga for Nations. Hoping Fraga can step back up to the top.

O604 · Jul 12, 2022

I'm a big fan of Miyazono but if someone does beat him, I want them to tell him to watch the demo. :lol:

Keef · Jul 12, 2022

This seems perilously close to sports betting, especially since in-game credits have a direct conversion to real monetary value, and sports betting is very illegal in many places in the US. There are ongoing legal issues in the US concerning this. I imagine PD wants to get in before their entire random lootbox system and this blatant sports betting system get banned.

Twannie01 · Jul 12, 2022

I really like to see a poll or something here so i can go with the main stream here

Famine · Jul 12, 2022

Keef
This seems perilously close to sports betting, especially since in-game credits have a direct conversion to real monetary value, and sports betting is very illegal in many places in the US. There are ongoing legal issues in the US concerning this. I imagine PD wants to get in before their entire random lootbox system and this blatant sports betting system get banned.

Yeah... no. Key difference: no ante.

It's just fantasy football. Pick your team - one Nations, one Manufacturer - and if your team is the best you get prizes.

ASH32 · Jul 12, 2022

Well I picked a different Driver and Manufacturer on all four accounts and probably still won't win. :lol:

Good Luck everyone.

watto79 · Jul 12, 2022

Keef
This seems perilously close to sports betting, especially since in-game credits have a direct conversion to real monetary value, and sports betting is very illegal in many places in the US. There are ongoing legal issues in the US concerning this. I imagine PD wants to get in before their entire random lootbox system and this blatant sports betting system get banned.

If you can't lose anything, it's nowhere near close to sports betting.

O604 · Jul 12, 2022

In GT Sport you got Cr. if a player in your country won the regional finals. You get to pick now.

I prefer the old system. Because the Bank of Brooks paid out on a regular basis. But that probably wasn't great for Americans.

SomeGamer2021 · Jul 12, 2022

Now if they can use this "Bonus Campaign" button for seasonal events or the such... yeah I'm probably dreaming in colors.

tankuroded · Jul 12, 2022

Keef
This seems perilously close to sports betting, especially since in-game credits have a direct conversion to real monetary value, and sports betting is very illegal in many places in the US. There are ongoing legal issues in the US concerning this. I imagine PD wants to get in before their entire random lootbox system and this blatant sports betting system get banned.

The term you are looking is daily fantasy sports, itself mostly legal within US/Canada after Murphy v. NCAA was struck down. (Also in-game credits cannot be cashed out.)

O604
In GT Sport you got Cr. if a player in your country won the regional finals. You get to pick now.

I prefer the old system. Because the Bank of Brooks paid out on a regular basis. But that probably wasn't great for Americans.

That seems to be a problem in the Asian region because the money almost always go to the Japanese players.

Pedinhuh · Jul 12, 2022

Fraga and Miyazono are my picks

st3vao · Jul 13, 2022

Fraga/Fraga | Fraga/Bonelli

sturk0167 · Jul 14, 2022

From what I've heard, these races have already occurred, and there are people making picks based on inside information.

Famine · Jul 14, 2022

sturk0167
these races have already occurred

Yes, they have. Which was a mild concern to me when I was writing it...

sturk0167 · Jul 14, 2022

Famine
Yes, they have. Which was a mild concern to me when I was writing it...

I will refrain from posting the rumored winner(s), because I can't confirm the info is accurate.
My source is pretty damn solid, though.

Mr_dave · Jul 14, 2022

sturk0167
I will refrain from posting the rumored winner(s), because I can't confirm the info is accurate.
My source is pretty damn solid, though.

So just out of interest who would you bet on?.

sturk0167 · Jul 14, 2022

Mr_dave
So just out of interest who would you bet on?.

I made my picks before receiving the intel.

Nebuc72 · Jul 14, 2022

Hold on, they've seriously done them already? I thought the broadcast was a live event lol. That takes some hype out.

Famine · Jul 14, 2022

Nebuc72
Hold on, they've seriously done them already? I thought the broadcast was a live event lol. That takes some hype out.

The online events are never live broadcast. The live events are though.

Gran Turismo World Series "Bonus Campaign" Gives In-Game Credits for Esports Predictions

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