Picklive Review – Game Rules & Promo Code Information
Picklive have come up with an innovative concept that combines a mix of social and wagering elements to produce a game that provides exceptional entertainment. It is a unique game offering which focuses on individual matches effectively minimising a match into a 5 a side fantasy football contest. There are a number of different rooms (contests) available on each match and these should cater for the needs of all player types. Multiple entries are permitted.
Promotions
All new users are entitled to a 100% WELCOME BONUS when making their first deposit (up to £20) and a free £2 to use on a game of their choice. To claim this, simply deposit funds and enter the promo code PORTAL on the sign-up form.
Once you have made your deposit you will need to contact Picklive to claim the bonus, it will then be credited to your account within 24 hours. Kindly note that this bonus does have a wagering requirement of 5x your deposit and the bonus before it becomes available for withdrawal.
"We all want to play great music all the time, but if that is not possible, you have to hit as many right notes as you can." Jose Mourinho, Manager Chelsea FC
Picklive run a number of quizzes on their website during the half time interval of matches as well as score prediction games prior to kick-off with tickets to weekly FREEROLLS awarded to the winners.
At a Glance
Match Statistics:
OPTA
Software:
Proprietary
Leagues Offered:
EPL, Eng. Championship & Cups, Champions League, Europa League + International fixtures
Mobile:
Mobile play available
Competitions:
Single match contests
Payment Options:
VISA, Maestro, MasterCard, Skrill and Bank Wire Transfer
Currencies:
GBP
Languages:
English
Licensed:
Regulated by the UK Gambling Commission
Loyalty Program:
Not at present but a ‘refer a friend’ scheme is available
Restricted Countries:
USA
Rake:
Sliding Scale, 7.5% to 15%
Payout Structures:
1-5 entries 1st place 100% of pot, 6-15 entries 1st 70% 2nd 30%, 16-40 entries 1st 70%, 2nd 20%, 3rd 10%, 41+ entries 1st 65%, 2nd 20%, 3rd 10%, 4th 5%
Responsible Gaming:
Users have the option to self-exclude themselves from 6 months to 5 years
Updated:
15th December 2014
Game Rules
All results will be determined by the number of points accumulated by each entrant’s 5 player roster plus any points from replacements and activated substitutes from their point of entry into a match subject to a 3 minute delay.
“It’s like a toaster, the ref’s shirt pocket. Every time there’s a tackle, up pops a yellow card.” Kevin Keegan, Former England Manager
These will be updated in real time throughout a contest courtesy of match statistics provided by OPTA.
Navigation is fairly straightforward with an easy to use customer interface.
'No sub' contests are also available
Team Selection
Unlike traditional fantasy football where you need to draft a full squad Picklive only requires you to select 5 players and there is no salary cap to worry about.
You must select at least one player from each side and if you choose a player that isn’t included in the starting line-up he will automatically be replaced by the player with the highest average score for the last 3 matches.
"If it is the case that you need just a first 11 and three or four more players, then why did Christopher Columbus sail to India to discover America?" Claudio Ranieri, Former Manager Chelsea FC
The site lists projected line-ups and will release the confirmed line-ups around 1 hour before the contest once they are released. You will have 2 substitutes available once a contest gets under way in addition to having any player you choose automatically replaced by the oncoming player should he be subbed. There is a 3 minute delay before any substitute you initiate takes effect.
Competition Lobby
The competition lobby gives you the option to view upcoming games, matches in-progress or completed matches. All matches are created automatically so there is no need to create your own contests. Listed under each match will be a number of available rooms which will have their own entrance fee, number of allowed entries and prize structures. Free rolls will be listed here too.
Second Half contests are also available giving customers the chance to get involved should they miss the start of a game for whatever reason.
Picklive is quite big on leaderboard recognition and accolades with podium positions displaying final rankings and prize money won where applicable. Prize allocation depends on number of players in the room
2010 - present
2010 - present
Summary
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Picklive were one of the early pioneers of daily fantasy football winning the 2013 Best Betting Operator of the Year award at the Totally Gaming Awards
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Straightforward simplistic approach ideal for the casual gamer
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Impressive real time stadium view making scoring easy to follow and easy on the eye
Our biggest gripe with Picklive is that the player data could be a bit more comprehensive. They currently only list the last 3 match scores for each player unless you search for completed matches and there is no toggle function to see the breakdown of a player’s points. 3 minutes also seems a little bit long for substitutions to take effect but having said all that Picklive is pretty much what it says on the tin and the futsal style approach is ideal for the casual player who doesn’t want to go through the hassle of negotiating salary caps or selecting whole squads.
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Customer Reviews
Your Picklive Rating
Brian R.
Review added 27/08/2015
"Simple game, easy to use, perfect for submitting teams close to kick off. Salary capping would be a useful addition."