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Your Tribe, Your Rules: Introducing Groups on The Tipoff

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Your Tribe, Your Rules: Introducing Groups on The Tipoff
First, we gave you the Global Rankings—the ultimate stage to prove you’re the best tipper on the planet. Then, we introduced My Circle - the easiest way to keep tabs on your closest friends and family. But we know sports fans. You don’t just have friends; you have communities. You have the office crew, the Sunday league teammates, the Reddit sub-thread, and the group chat that hasn’t stopped buzzing since 2018. You asked for a way to bring those communities together under one leaderboard. Today, we’re delivering. Welcome to Groups.

What is Groups?

While 'My Circle' is your personal curated list of people you follow, Groups are dedicated hubs created for specific communities. Think of it as your own private (or public!) sporting arena where the only currency is accuracy and the only prize is eternal bragging rights.

Whether it’s an IPL 2026 group for the cricket fanatics or an EPL 2026 group for the 3:00 AM football crew, Groups allow you to ring-fence your rivalries.

Why You’re Going to Love It

1. Total Control (The Creator Advantage) Anyone can be a Commissioner. Want to start a group for "The Fox & Hound Locals"? Just hit + Create, give it a name, add a description, and you’re the boss.

2. Frictionless Invites We’ve made joining a group easier than picking a home-win favorite. Every group gets:

  • A unique 6-character Invite Code (like FET9HN).

  • A custom QR Code for quick scanning at the pub or office.

  • A direct Invite Link to drop into your WhatsApp or Discord chats.

3. Deep-Dive Leaderboards Winning for a week is one thing; staying on top for a season is another. Our new group leaderboards allow you to filter rankings by This Week, This Month, or All Time. You can also see who’s on a 'Streak' and who has earned prestigious badges like Tip Legend, Early Adopter, or The Stalwart.

4. The No-Stakes, High-Drama Environment As we’ve talked about before, the era of losing money to offshore betting sites is fading. The Tipoff Groups provide the same adrenaline rush of 'being right' without the financial hangover. It’s about the sport, the stats, and the social glory.

How to Get Started in 60 Seconds

  1. Head to the Leaderboard tab in the app.

  2. Toggle to Groups.

  3. Create or Join: Use a friend's code to jump in, or hit the green 'Create' button to start your own dynasty.

  4. Share the Link: Send your group link to your rivals and let the trash talk begin.

The New Social Era of Tipping

The Tipoff isn't just an app; it’s where legends are made and bragging rights are earned. With the launch of Groups, we are giving you the keys to the stadium.

Who are you going to invite first? The office manager who thinks they know everything about the NBA? Your cousin who hasn't missed an AFL game in ten years?

Create your first group today and prove once and for all who really knows their sport.

Create a Group Now

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