bribery at a mtg tournament
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BriberyBenelux Conference Edition
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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The Theory of Bribery
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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To Bribe…
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Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Jona Bemindt & Teun Zijp – 17th of October 2015
To Bribe…
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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• Offering money, packs, or a split
• Offering less tangible things
• Non-aggressive threats
• Any form of wagering
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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Or not to Bribe?
• Intentional Draw
• Conceding
• Splitting prizes
• “Scooping in the finals”
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Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Jona Bemindt & Teun Zijp – 17th of October 2015
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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But why?
• “We would both be out if we draw”
• “If I win this I am Silver”
• “I really want your foil Wasteland”
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Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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But why not?
• In-game strategy should be onlymotivation
• Tournament-structure strategy is a necessary evil
• Anything resembling gambling is EVIL
• The impact of Bribery is more thanjust these two players
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Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Jona Bemindt & Teun Zijp – 17th of October 2015
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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And how not?
• Prevention >>> correction
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• At the beginning of the last Swiss round
• At the beginning of the five extra turns
• At the beginning of the Top 8
• At the beginning of the finals
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Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
And how not?“The general philosophy of Bribery is that’s it’sillegal to link an incentive and concession.Therefore, when we’ll be back at the table, youcan say what you want but if at any point I believeyou have linked your opponent’s concession (oryours) to any offer, you will have committedBribery and will be disqualified. I’d stronglyrecommend you stay away from such grey area.”
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Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
And how not?
“ If the intention is to bribe or illegally influencea result, it doesn't matter how they say it. Ajudge cannot help you legally bribe someone,and that should be clearly explained to theplayer.”
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Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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What if?• DQ procedure• DQ• DQ FAQ• DQ statements• DQ report• DQ review• DQ letter
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Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Jona Bemindt & Teun Zijp – 17th of October 2015
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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The Practice of Bribery
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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Scenario 1
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Scenario 2
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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Scenario 3
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Scenario 4
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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Scenario 5
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Scenario 6
Seminar on Bribery– Benelux Conference – WestmalleBy Teun Zijp & Jona Bemindt – 17th of October 2015
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Scenario 7
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Questions?
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