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How can I join the game?
You have to register for an account in order to make predictions. It's completely free, you just need to have a valid e-mail address.

Can I use multiple accounts?
Actively using two accounts at the same time is not allowed. We strongly discourage users from signing up for multiple accounts.

How come I don't have a rank?
You need to have at least 10 completed predictions before you receive a rank.

How are ranks calculated?
Ranks are determined by the percent of points each user has earned based on his total number of bets.
The most accurate predictor is considered "top expert". All other users are classified according to a bell curve:
-10% "guru"
10-20% "enlightened"
20-50% "knowledgeable"
50-80% "informed"
80-90% "uninformed"
90%- "delusional"

How does the game work?
Golaco.net is a free competition where users try and predict the outcome of top-level football matches. Predictions can only be made prior to game day.

Who runs the game?
Golaco.net is a satellite service of ExpertFootball.com. The site was officially released on July 29, 2005. If you have any questions about the competition, contact

Do the top predictors win anything?
The predictor with the most points at the end of each month will receive a small prize courtesy of ExpertFootball.com. You'll be contacted via e-mail if you had won. Due to lack of participation, there are no more prizes being handed out. The Golaco game is played for fun only!

I can't log in!
You must enable cookie support for your browser. In Internet Explorer, go to Tools -> Internet Options. Choose the "Privacy" tab. Click on the "Edit" button to override cookie handling. Type in "http://golaco.net" and click on "Allow".

What is the game's point system?
Users are awarded 3 points for predicting the correct result and 1 point for the correct outcome of a match. At the end of the month, the user with the most points wins.