Before You Start
- Sign in to your BettorEdge account before starting the setup flow.
- Know which event or template you want to use for the Calcutta.
- Decide whether your auction will run as a sealed bid, live auction, or sweepstakes format.
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How to Host Your Own Calcutta Auction on BettorEdge
Step-by-step guide for How to Host Your Own Calcutta Auction on BettorEdge. Follow each screen to complete the workflow in BettorEdge.
Expected Outcome
You will create a Calcutta competition, configure the payout settings, activate it, invite participants, and be ready to start the auction.
Prerequisites
- You need access to the Competitions section in BettorEdge.
- You should know your minimum bid, bid increments, and entry fee before you begin.
- Participants should be ready to deposit and transfer funds into Calcutta Escrow before the auction starts.
Tips
- Use a clear competition name so invitees can recognize the event immediately.
- Double-check your payout rules before activation so the auction does not need to be reworked later.
- If you are running a live room, confirm escrow funding before you press Start Auction.
Step 1
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Go to Competitions
Open BettorEdge and go to the Competitions tab to begin creating your Calcutta.
Step 2
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Click the plus button to create a competition
On the Competitions screen, click the plus button or create action to start a new competition.
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Step 3
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Select Calcutta as the competition type
Choose Calcutta as the competition format. If you want custom branding, you can also add an image for the competition during setup.
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Step 4
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Select the template or event
Choose the Calcutta template or event you want to host, such as the specific tournament tied to your auction.
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Step 5
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Add the competition name and description
Enter a name and description that tell participants exactly what auction they are joining.
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Step 6
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Enter the Calcutta details
Set the auction type to Sealed Bid, Live Auction, or Sweepstakes, then enter the bid settings such as minimum bid, bid increments, and entry fee.
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Step 7
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Create the competition and open the engagement
Click Create, then open the new Calcutta engagement so you can finish the auction setup.
Step 8
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Open Manage and configure the payout settings
Click Manage on the Calcutta engagement, then review or generate the payout rules you want to use for the auction.
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Step 9
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Activate the competition
Once the event setup and payout rules look correct, click Activate Competition to make the Calcutta ready for participants.
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Step 10
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Send the Calcutta to your friends
Share the Calcutta with participants and make sure they have deposited and transferred funds into Calcutta Escrow before the auction begins.
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Step 11
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https://play.bettoredge.com/competitions
Start the auction at auction time
When it is time to run the room, return to the engagement and click Start Auction to begin.
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