UPDATE: The finalists have been announced and voting is now live here:
http://www.shoemoney.com/2009/12/27/affiliate-summit-contest-finalists/
Announcing the ShoeMoney ASW 2009 Contest.
1 lucky winner will win:
- 1 Platinum pass to Affiliate Summit (by Affiliate Summit)
- 3 Nights hotel paid in full (by Affiliate Summit)
- Airfare – up to $500 in airfare reimbursement.
- Roll with me to some super badass private parties
You get all the above no matter what.
Now for the gambler part of it you get your choice of:
$1,000.00 cash yours to keep and walk away with.
OR
$2,000.00 cash with the stipulation you must bet it all on 1 hand of blackjack OR 1 spin of the roulette wheel betting either red or black.
The cash is being put up by AzoogleAds. Thanks to them for going along with my crazy gambler idea!!!!
How do you enter?
Write a blog post explaining why you should win this amazing opportunity and submit the url to your page in the comments below. Also make sure you tell us your decision to walk away with the cash or gamble… and if you gamble on what?
On December 23th we will stop taking entries.
On December 27st we will put up the list of finalists and allow users to vote.
On January 4th th a winner will be announced.
Our panel of Judges listed below will each nominate one of favorite entries and then users will be able to vote for the winner!
Your Judges are:
Me
David Dellanave
NickyCakes (almost reformed blackhat)
Erin Hughes (AzoogleAds AM)
George Avery (Get Ads)
Neil Patel
Barman (the one and only)
The winners from similar contests in the past have not only explained why they should win but also did some research on the judges and catered their answer to them a bit.
GOOD LUCK to all those who enter!
About the author...
Jeremy Schoemaker – who has written 2412 posts on ShoeMoney.com.
Hi I am Jeremy Schoemaker and ShoeMoney.com is my blog. 99% of the post here are done by me but you will see others occasionally make guest posts. This blog is fun to write but for my day job I run several online companies.
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wow, great pricings..
I will take awa 1k for sure..
let me write something..
do we need to link somebody from the post?
ah will certainly join.. person from an asian country qualified?
Sure we don’t discriminate
You mean i can also participate in the contest coz i am from Pakistan
If its legal for me to allow you to participate then yes.
Barman does discriminate.. lols..
wouldn’t you be so mad if you won the 2k and then lost it on the blackjack haha
I created my blog entry at: http://blog.cruisepricewatch.com/2009/12/take-me-away-please-or-why-i-should-win-the-affiliate-summit-gambler-contest/.
I hope that the powers that be will see fit to help me out.
For the money, I put more in my blog entry, but of course I’ll be gambling it. I’ll even do better and say that I’ll keep gambling it. Read my blog post for how I plan to spend the money.
I would love to go to this! I have friends that have gone only to come back making more money and having more free time to enjoy life! I have a small consultancy and would love to diversify business revenue with afilliate revenue to have more time and money to enjoy life! Going to this event would definately help me do that! I would BET the $1,000 on a spin of roulette. I wouldnt decide Red or Black till the ball was spinning. Have to go with my gut on that one!
if you post “circa” or “dullspace”, nicky and barman guarantee their votes.
You’re a fool if you don’t pick the first option, “Roll with me to some super badass private parties” itself is worth more than everything else on that list combined.
Actually you get all that no matter what.
The choice is between taking 1k and walking away or 2k to gamble
http://raisingmygameup.blogspot.com/2009/12/raising-my-game-up-for-asw-2009.html
I would BET the $1,000 on a spin of roulette. I wouldnt decide Red or Black till the ball was spinning. Have to go with my gut on that one! I would love to go to this! I have friends that have gone only to come back making more money and having more free time to enjoy life! I have a small consultancy and would love to diversify business revenue with afilliate revenue to have more time and money to enjoy life! Going to this event would definately help me do that!
Haha, nice judges. Barman finally getting recognition! fuckit, I’m posting an entry for this, DEFINITELY throwing it all on red. brb
Gonna make a blog post later today, with a few reasons why I REALLY want to go to Vegas. And I’m even closer now, living in Peru, rather than when I was living in Denmark.
As ProBlogineer, any requirements like linking back to this post, or a special page?
Nice initiative, looking forward to see other creative post about why people wants to go to Affiliate Summit. Cool competition.
I am coming to the summit this year anyways but i need an entry to the bad ass parties
..hook me up!
Okay, I’m in man. Here is a link to my blog post: All Bets Are Off: http://www.drivenmg.com/blog/2009/12/09/all-bets-are-off/
I will probably submit an entry. Gotta find a blog! :p
Awsome Dr. Shoe and the ASW gang. Good luck to everyone. Hope you don’t mind some tips:
1) Use IMAGES!
2) Use Video if you can
3) HOOK to Vegas for gods sake!! REPEAT: VEGAS baby.
4) Give my tired eyes a rest and use multiple pages with only a paragraph or two on each page
5) Two pages max. All of us have the attention span of a NAT
6) Think outside the box and let it all hang out! TT? RT? FaceBook? Hashtag? Who the hell doesn’t like Viral!
Goog luck!
Ok this will be good…
Also it doesn’t matter what kind of site it’s coming from? I could just make a post from blogger.com for this?
Thanks Shoemeister!
http://adolfoinla.blogspot.com/2009/11/adolfo-salazar.html
I think I took a unique spin on the situation for a good cause.
Shoe money is all about making something of yourself and I think my post illustrates how internet marketing can change your life.
I’m hoping for a similar revival.
If we don’t have a blog, can we make one and make a post to enter or it has to be an existent blog?
Allright, did the post, looking forward to see other entries.
Are You a Player?
http://christianjessen.dk/are-you-a-player/
I think that I have more to learn than most since the niche I’m trying to learn about is the sweepstakes niche which is essentially gambling and knowing some of the ways Vegas sells their games could help me.
I’d most likely take the $1000 upfront and ‘gamble’ it on advertising for my website. After all it’s a risk I have much more control over.
Sorry I’m in the process of overhauling it so some links don’t work but in the first 3 months we managed to get 100,000 clicks so I figured it was worth overhauling the site to make it easier to make money. Check it out: http://www.justkeepclicking.com
Upon further consideration I take that back.. actually I’d take the $2000 because it has a significantly higher expected value even if it is not guarenteed
Oh has to be a blog.. hmm… I’ll think about it and get back to this.
I dont have a blog, can I just tweet my answer?
nope but you can make a free wordpress or blogger blog
This conference seems to be getting lots of head wind. I would gladly take the money.
It ain’t much, but she’s paid for…
http://rumfrog.com/?p=121
Let’s do this!
You have a nice blog and you’re pricing is great
I’m already going to ASW, but I won a contest through Azoogle before, through John Chow’s blog, and they never did re-reimburse airfare. Left a bad taste in my mouth; I gave up trying after a few unanswered emails.
I do not think that John is allowing air fares in his contest. He clearly mentioned that prize money will not include fares and all.
Rachel,
Azoogle runs a class act, and definitely does not nickle and dime.
Can you pop over to my blog, (click on purposeinc at the beginning of this comment) find my e-mail, and send me the details. The two founders, Marketing director, top affiliate managers etc. are all good friends of mine.
Send me the details of what happened.
Azoogle contacted me this week and fixed everything. I appreciate being invited to the party for the contest I had won and had a great time and realize that it was just a misunderstanding.
Is this open for international. im pretty sure that this will be really successful
Optimal strategy will be to take the $2 million to roulette. Then have someone you know bring along another million and place it the opposite of what you pick as well as 35k on Green and 35k on double green.
I love how the 2k magically turned into 2 million. LOL
Why not just put the entire 2 million on 00.
here is my entry for this contest: http://www.oestsetnoc.com/oes-tsetnoc-entry-for-shoemoney-contest/
Boy you are changing your blog design too much and people will not take you seriously.
So stick to one design at least for 3 months.
actually the last design effect on my site performance (google webmaster tool) thts why i changed)
just 4 days left.. after that the blog will be closed for ever i think
This sounds pretty impressive but I will give it a pass since I cant make it.
Bota bing bota boom
http://hoowwdy.wordpress.com/
i am from netherlands
I’m pretty sure my blog post is full of win:
http://justindupre.com/affiliate-summit-gambler-or-not-contest-reply/
Justin you have got good design and attractive lay out as well.
Good luck to you.
Here is my entry.
http://theaffiliatepath.com/12/11/to-gamble-or-not-to-gamble/
Would gamble the money but for reasons described in the blog post I will have to walk with the money if I would win.
I have read a few of the entry’s and @Justin’s post made me crack up. Good luck all what a great prize.
Ahh.. go on then
http://www.opulencebrief.com/PhotoSets.mvc/thoughts/written-text/2009-12-11
I am so going to enter this.
As I read through these comments and entries, there is nothing that impresses me. Most of these so called internet money makers, probably had mommy and daddy supporting them throughout their careers/life. It’s really a joke. I know I’m not innocent in all of this (ok I got one meal a day from them after 15 years old). But usually the winner is some smuck that has a last entry that is full of bullshit. Probably a set up if you ask me. One of the judges relatives or some shit.
I see the big picture of how they usually pick some dude that’s already making thousands already, enough to feed Somalia.
I had a couple beers and some shots in me tonight. That explains the shit about the inequality and injustice that runs throughout people these days.
God bless and have a good night.
I hope it is not too late as I have been travelling until today midnight. As you mentioned you will not discriminate then Vietnamese nationality can join too, is that right?
Thank you for the opportunity to compete – if all goes well it won’t be long before partying
http://www.lyndonreid.com/ill-place-the-bet/
Link doesn’t work.
Yea really Lyndons link doesn’t work ,
My link is working but my comment is not approved by Shoemoney ,why I don’t no. Anyone can enjoy my submission on my blog.
Something happened with my permalinks
Thanks for letting me know. While I get it worked out, the post can be accessed here:
http://www.lyndonreid.com/?p=573
or right off the home page:
http://www.lyndonreid.com
Thanks again…
My video entry
http://stevencortez99.blogspot.com/2009/12/shoemoney-asw-2009-video-blog-entry.html
Vote for me guys!
I’ve entered the equation.
Veni, Vidi, Suicidal Vici
Let’s do it! Everything or Nothing
http://vvsvrevolution.com/2009/12/14/everything-or-nothing/
I’ve entered the equation…
Veni, Vidi, Suicidal Vici
Let’s do it! Everything or Nothing
http://vvsvrevolution.com/2009/12/14/everything-or-nothing/
Excuse me & my bad. Somehow I doubled posted.
My online earning blog:
http://onlinearnings.com
http://www.onlinepoker.org/blog/gimme-the-loot-shoemoney-contest/
http://www.jonathanvolk.com/life/shoemoney-gambler-or-not-contest.html
Lol Money, Money LOL
Dude, we can’t beat a hustler like you…
This fucker can pay for his own ticket lol — disqualify this fool. Go cook with your wife and let the little ones have a break for once lol
Hey Smarty please visit my blog and see my entry there.
Comment me.
I see how it is.. bribing the judges are we? Seriously though, looks like some stiff competition. Good Luck to both of you!
I really liked Your Money LOL video.You can check my link here.
http://www.neelmoney.com/gambling-shoemoney/
Thanks for the chance.
Here’s my entry: http://justkeepclickin.blogspot.com/2009/12/affiliate-summit-gambler-or-not-contest.html
btw since the deadline was extended I’ve slightly tweaked my blog.
I Just Posted About it Here http://abouteveryything.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-am-not-gambler-shoemoney.html
here is my submission! thanks for this incredible opportunity! can’t wait.
http://www.businessblogwriters.com/business-blog-writers-enters-shoemoney-asw-2009-contest/
Hey man check out my submission.
http://www.neelmoney.com/gambling-shoemoney/
Here is my entry…
http://www.webtvwire.com/judge-this/
Thanks for the opportunity!
http://gambleitall.blogspot.com/2009/12/gamble-it-all.html
Holla dolla at cha boiiiiiiiii!
Can’t wait to visit see you in Vegas. http://www.myaffiliateguide.com/im-headed-to-vegas
Why I Should Win
Let’s roll the dice.
Here is my submission, See you on Vegas.
http://www.myaffiliateguide.com/im-headed-to-vegas
Oops – I’m late. But I am going to match what Shoemoney is giving away to the lucky winner. Find out why -
http://www.amish-shah.com/stuff/the-shoemoney-contest-im-late
Because I am going to double what Shoemoney is going to give you – here’s my entry.
And yes – I’m LATE.
http://www.amish-shah.com/stuff/the-shoemoney-contest-im-late
Just curious why my submission never showed up in the comments? http://www.myaffiliateguide.com/im-headed-to-vegas
The only thing I hope to win in Vegas is a curable STD. Something exotic like chlamydia. That would make for a great story.
http://www.onlinecashkid.com/ways-to-make-money-online/shoemoney-affiliate-summit-gambler-or-not-contest/
Man-up kids. This is how it’s done:
http://messyoumade.blogspot.com/2009/12/go-big-or-go-home.html
Yawn. Here’s how to think big:
http://messyoumade.blogspot.com/2009/12/go-big-or-go-home.html
http://mehlvs.com/affiliate-summit-west-09-here-i-am/
I read a few topics. I respect your work and added blog to favorites.
Here’s my entry:
http://www.wangarific.com/shoemoney-affiliate-summit-west-2010-contest/
Thanks for the opportunity!
jim
Here is my entry – http://www.darincarter.com/shoemoney-asw-2009-contest/ – hopefully I’ll actually get forced to go to Affiliate Summit if I win!
Darin
Shoe,
Just so you know, if you bet $2,000 on a single hand, and that’s the entire bankroll, you are subjecting the person to a house advantage exceeding 5% (reasons explained below). This is almost as bad as standard double 0 roulette. A single bet on either the banker or player side on baccarat would be the best if betting the entire bankroll, at slightly over a 1% advantage.
The reason for this is simple: depending on the rules at the table and the number of decks, blackjack house advantage for a basic strategy player is the lowest in the house, ranging from 0.25% to 0.65%. The problem is that this advantage is based on being able to double down on any two cards, split, double after split, etc. Without any of these options, which the winner will not have because the entire bankroll is being bet on the initial hand, the house advantage skyrockets.
Roulette is horrible. You’d be much better off to let them place the bet on either banker or player on baccarat than a one-shot bet on blackjack, for the above reason. Take the winner to Bellagio – you can play up to $15,000 per hand on either side on their mini-baccarat.
Keep the $100 because the odds lean to the house winning.
http://www.Watcheditem.com/search
Blackjack Strategies and Their Affect on the Casino House Edge
Blackjack players who use Basic Strategy can affect the blackjack odds to the point where they are playing almost even with the casino. It’s possible to find a blackjack game with a house edge of 0.5% or less once you know what to look for and how to play your cards correctly. If you don’t use a specific strategy and just play on impulse, your house edge will be in the range of 2-5% in favor of the casino. You will lose $2 – $5 of every $100 you bet. If you play Basic Strategy, the house edge is approximately 0.5%. That is one half of one percent. The casino keeps 50 cents of every $100 you bet.
Sorry – forgot to credit the BlackJack source:
http://www.gypsyware.com/oddsOfWinning.html
Here is my entry, hope it’s not too late: http://chrisgenius.com/affiliate-summit-gambler-or-not-contest/598
Has he announced who wont yet? Didn’t he say on the 18th ?
He did originally say that but then pushed back the deadline, probably to allow time for more entries. Anyway new deadline is the 21st they’ll put up the top picks and let the users vote. So anytime now!
I vote for Amish Shah @ http://www.amish-shah.com/stuff/the-shoemoney-contest-im-late
He’s the real deal
Man, this has been delayed alot. Nonetheless, eagerly waiting to see who makes it to the finals.
Ya exactly . Shoe, let us know. We’re waiting here!
I am just going to assume this contest is over, and they are telling us to fuck off?
Well took long enough but the voting is finally up.. check the newest post.
Your suggestions were very helpful!
A very useful suggestions.