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The benefits of being a GC VIP
Posted by
FritzBlitz
4 Jan 2006 4:00pm
What are the benefits of becoming a Games Colony VIP?
I need some convincing 
Hi Fritz
Posted by
MAB
4 Jan 2006 4:40pm
Thank you for your question. We are happy to answer your inquiry regarding our VIP status.
We welcome you and all of our players whether they are FREE game players only or ticket players but there are several advantages to being a ticket holder and playing 'in the blue' as a VIP.
Players who have played over 3 games are allowed to purchase $Tickets to become VIP players and to compete in CASH Tournaments. This can be 'mini-tournaments' (one on one) or multi-player tournaments that are run by live hosts.
Many other advantages such as unlimited chat and the lack of advertising. Ticket games whether mini or multi-player tournament games also have some advantages in ladder standings for all games. 
You can purchase Tickets via 'Buy Tickets' link. Once you login, 'Buy Tickets' is listed in 2 places: on the top right of your page & on one of the blue buttons on the left hand side.
For International users, the only payment options available are PayPal & NeTeller. Both are easy to use, very secure and accept a variety of financial instruments including VISA/MC, debit cards, checks, wires and EFT/direct deposits.
When you 'buy' Tickets, they are deposited into your private online secure account. You can play for Tickets against other VIP players & can convert your Tickets [including those you won!] to cash at any time via a cash-out option.
There are NO fees for cash-out
If there are any further questions please feel free to direct those questions or concerns via 'Contact Us' at anytime.
You guys are fast responders!
Posted by
FritzBlitz
5 Jan 2006 2:43pm
Thanks for the info. It has answered other questions I was going to ask
I presume also, that one of the advantages would be logging straight into the Main Chess Room even if its 'temporarily full' ?
Yep, there are more benefits...
Posted by
webmaster
5 Jan 2006 3:50pm
Entry into 'crowded' rooms is also easier for $Ticket usres. Extra advantages will be coming shortly...
Webmaster - you tempter!
Posted by
FritzBlitz
5 Jan 2006 4:18pm
You said, 'Extra advantages will be coming shortly...'
Oh, you big tease, webmaster!
Spill the beans, and let us all in on your secret
oh dear..
Posted by
MAB
5 Jan 2006 4:25pm
No way Fritz. That would spoil the surprise.
Speaking of tournaments....
Posted by
sk
5 Jan 2006 10:26pm
...i have a couple of questions...First, on the Top ratings page it has 2 listings for tournament winners...i was just wondering the difference between the mini tournaments and the regular ones...it just looks like mini tourneys happen all the time but everyone says there are no tourneys to play....second...why not have some non-ticket tourneys....im sure you would get a great response and i think you would probably be the only site to offer free chess tournaments...meaning more people coming to the site meaning more possible ticket buyers and more money in your pockets!!! OK, maybe im goin a little overboard but i just think it would be a great idea.
Thanx
hope this helps
Posted by
MAB
5 Jan 2006 10:49pm
Second question first. The webs have discussed possibly having some no-fee tournaments that have ticket prizes. This may be one of the surprises for later and those players who are blue would certainly have the advantage in those tournaments.
We have attempted small fee tournaments before in Chess but have been unable to attract much interest in them. If at anytime there are four or more players interested in a tournament at a certain time and designated ticket price, we will be sure that tournament is in place for you.
A mini-tournament is simply a one on one game or set of games. At GC we call them mini-tournaments when they are played for tickets.
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At GameColony.com you can play games of skill only -- play for free or play for $prizes!.
According to the statutes of most states in the United States, gambling is defined as: "risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance". (Also see No Gambling!). The skill (as opposed to chance) is predominant in games of skill. Playing games of skill for $prizes, therefore, has nothing to do with gambling as it is not a contest of chance -- the more skillful player will win far more often. The chance element of a 'gamble' is either insignificant or missing. When players compete in tournaments or games of skill for $prizes -- it is "competitive entertainment" rather then "gambling". The more skilled winner will always win more matches, tournaments and $prizes.
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