There’s a big difference between betting on championship events and local ones, IMO. It will obviously depend on your scene, but I know it would put off some of our regulars…while some would love it.
As was mentioned in the previous conversation, I think you run the risk of hurt feelings among inexperienced or less competitive players.
Here’s a link to the original thread for those wishing to continue the discussion on Calcutta: Pinball Calcutta
I’m not sure I’d say the IFPA is pushing this betting site but rather that there is excitement around the fact that pinball has reached a high enough level of mainstream awareness to have coverage on betting sites.
Keep in mind that gambling is a touchy subject whose legality varies widely between jurisdictions.