Why should I choose EZOfficepool.com?

Here's what it takes to run a Football Pool each week WITHOUT using EZOP.

Research each game.This could include, who plays who, home/away teams, point spread, and over/under values for each game.
Getting this necessary information to players in your pool.This is usually done by email or making photocopies.
Gathering everyone's picks.This can be a tedious, painful chore to the person running the pool.This includes receiving phone messages and emails, collecting hand written picks, and having to hunt down players who forget to make their picks.
Making a master copy of everyone's picks.This is usually done using a desktop publishing program or writing out by hand.
Getting this Master Copy to everyone in the pool.This is done by email or handing out photocopies.
Updating scores and other information specific to your pool.
Adding up totals and updating weekly standings.
Distributing this weekly update to your pool members.

Estimated time weekly for a 20-person group:1.5 hours

Estimated time for a 17-week season: 25.5 hours

Here's what it takes to run a football pool using EZOP.

The Commissioner "Starts A Group" on EZOP.
The Commissioner makes players aware of the Group Name and Password.
The Commissioner makes everyone aware of EZOP rules and specific rules established by the commissioner for his/her group.
Monitor the group weekly to make sure members are active.

Estimated total time for a 17-week season: 2+ hours

Other reasons to use EZOfficepool.com:

EZOfficepool.com is the EZ'est, Most Efficient, and Fun way to run an office pool.
EZOP offers a Variety of Football Pools as well as many exciting ways to play.
EZOP allows you to Customize your particular Group and Settings.
EZOP offers a unique "Point Bank System", which allows you to wager points on each game instead of money. EZOP will rank you with all other users of your particular group and can use the Point Bank as a tie-breaking system.
EZOP Individual Rankings: EZOP ranks you with all the other users who are participating in your particular pool.
EZOP Group Rankings: EZOP takes the average of everyone in your group and ranks your group with all other groups participating in your particular pool type.

Is EZOfficepool.com a gambling site?

Absolutely NOT. EZOfficepool.com offers only the service people can use to run their own pool. The commissioner completely sets the rules for the pool and carries out those rules. If any money is collected/awarded by your commissioner, that is completely separate from EZOfficepool.com.

Is EZOfficepool.com a secure site?

Yes, we are secure site and completely legitimate. Your personal information will never be sold, shared or given to any 3^rd party group.

What is the difference between a Public Group and a Private Group?

A Public Group is one where the person signs up and joins a group with other public members. Public Groups are run by EZOP. A Private Group is one where a person starts a group and notifies players of the group name and password so they can join. The person who starts the group up is called the commissioner.

Do I have to become a member of EZOfficepool.com to play?

Yes, but memberships are free. You sign up with a minimal amount of information and start playing. You can play in one of our public groups or join a private group once the commissioner of that group tells you the group name and password.

How much does it cost to start a group?

It's only $30 to start a 20 person group. If you need more than 20 spots, it's $2.50 for each additional 5 spots.

How much does it cost to join a group?

EZOfficePool.com does not charge anything to join a group. You'd have to contact your group commissioner to see if he has any fees associated with the pool he's running.

What is the difference between, "Start A Group" and "Join A Group"?

Start A Group is used when you'd like to register your own Private Group. The Commissioner selects this to begin the group. Join A Group is used when you would like to join a pool that has already been established. This can be a Public Group or Private Group. In a Public Group, you are given a Group Name and Password from EZOP. In a Private Group, the Commissioner gives you the group name and password.

Can I Play More Than One Pool?

YES. You can join as many Public Groups or Private Groups as you would like.

What If I forget my Password or Group Name?

Simple. When you attempt to sign in, you'll see a link that reads "I forgot my password". Click on that link and you'll be asked for your email address. We'll look it up and email your password to you. If you don't already have an account with us, you'll have to set one up.

How can I make my picks if I don't have access to a computer?

Do yourself a favor, sell your car and buy a computer!! You'll have to make arrangements with your commissioner to submit your picks.

The season has already started; can I still start or join a group?

YES. You can "Start A Group", or "Join a Group" anytime throughout the season.

However, you will show zero points for any missed weeks.

How can I contact EZOfficepool.com?

You can email our administrator, Jim, at Jim@EZOfficePool.com or our webmaster, Mike, at Mike@EZOfficePool.com.