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{{disambig2|matches fought for monetary wagers|the type of [[Versus Mode]] game|Coin Battle}}
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{{disambig2|matches fought for monetary wagers|the Australian smasher who formerly goes by MM|Smasher:Leak}}


A '''money match''', sometimes referred to as a '''cash battle''' and abbreviated as '''MM''', is a gambling event that occurs between two smashers who agree to play a match against each other whose winner will get a sum of real-world money or some other prize in addition to an in-game victory. Often used as a method of gaining competitive sets outside of tournaments. Money matches may occur as side events at [[tournament]]s (such as in a [[Salty Suite]]) but can be played anywhere with two players and a game setup; money matches have also been performed via netplay, with electronic methods of payment being used to pay the wager. Non-monetary wagers have also been previously offered in month matches, such as [[wikipedia:tablet computer|tablets]] and food; [[Leffen vs. Chillin (Apex 2015)|a particularly well-known money match]] between {{SSBM|Fox}} players {{Sm|Leffen}} and {{Sm|Chillin}} at [[Apex 2015]] had a monetary wager of $100 USD, along with the loser surrendering the "rights" to [[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Fox|Fox's default costume]]. Oftentimes, pride and glory is the main concern rather than the monetary prize. In many cases, players' careers can be defined by their performance in money matches; {{Sm|Rolex}} vs. {{Sm|Professor Pro}} at {{Trn|SKTAR 3}} remains one of the most famous sets in the history of [[Project M]] and ''Smash'' as a whole.
A '''money match''', sometimes referred to as a '''cash battle''' and abbreviated as '''MM''', is a gambling event that occurs between two smashers who agree to play a match against each other whose winner will get a sum of real-world money in addition to an in-game victory. Money matches may occur as side events at [[tournament]]s (such as in a [[Salty Suite]]) but can be played anywhere with two players and a game setup; money matches have also been performed via netplay, with electronic methods of payment being used to pay the wager. Non-monetary wagers have also been previously offered in month matches, such as [[wikipedia:tablet computer|tablets]] and food; a particularly well-known money match between {{SSBM|Fox}} players {{Sm|Leffen}} and {{Sm|Chillin}} at [[Apex 2015]] had a monetary wager of $100 USD, along with the loser surrendering the "rights" to [[Alternate costume (SSBM)#Fox|Fox's default costume]].


While not a requirement, money matches often feature a "theme" between the two players, with [[mirror match]]es being particularly common; [[EVO 2015]], for instance, featured a $100 USD money match between {{Sm|Bizzarro Flame}} and {{Sm|Kage}}, two notable ''Melee'' {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} players.
While not a requirement, money matches often feature a "theme" between the two players, with [[mirror match]]es being particularly common; [[EVO 2015]], for instance, featured a $100 USD money match between {{Sm|Bizzarro Flame}} and {{Sm|Kage}}, two notable ''Melee'' {{SSBM|Ganondorf}} players.
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Money matches typically have the same [[Tournament legal|rules]] as tournament sets, such as stage and character [[counterpick]]s, and are usually best-of-three, best-of-five, or, in particularly high-stakes cases, first-to-five. Two-on-two money matches are not unheard of, but are considerably rarer than singles.
Money matches typically have the same [[Tournament legal|rules]] as tournament sets, such as stage and character [[counterpick]]s, and are usually best-of-three, best-of-five, or, in particularly high-stakes cases, first-to-five. Two-on-two money matches are not unheard of, but are considerably rarer than singles.


The largest amount for any money match ever done was $20,000 USD, between {{Sm|Ludwig}} and [https://youtube.fandom.com/wiki/NoahJ456 NoahJ456] in a First to 5 in ''[[Ultimate]]'' at {{Trn|The Match}} on December 15th, 2023. Before 2023, the largest amount for a money match was $1,000 USD, shared by money matches between {{Sm|Tafokints}} and {{Sm|Tian}} in [[Apex 2014]]'s Salty Suite, Leffen and {{Sm|Mango}} during bracket at [[Apex 2015]], and Leffen and {{Sm|SFAT}} at [[DreamHack Winter 2015]]. Leffen and {{Sm|Westballz}} had also planned to have a $1,000 money match. {{Sm|shofu}} and rival YouTuber Verlisify also planned to have a $1,000 money match in December 2018 and both spent several months practicing, but Verlisify backed out at the last minute.
The largest amount for any money match ever done was $1,000 USD, shared by money matches between {{Sm|Tafokints}} and {{Sm|Tian}} in [[Apex 2014]]'s Salty Suite, Leffen and {{Sm|Mango}} during bracket at [[Apex 2015]], and Leffen and {{Sm|SFAT}} at [[DreamHack Winter 2015]]; Leffen and {{Sm|Westballz}} have also planned to have a $1,000 money match. {{Sm|shofu}} and rival YouTuber Verlisify also planned to have a $1,000 money match in December 2018 and both spent several months practicing, but Verlisify backed out at the last minute.


Generally, money matches only occur in the North American, South American, and European tournament scenes (with exceptions, such as Norway). In Japan, money matches can be considered to be non-government-condoned gambling, and thus, have [[wikipedia:Gambling_in_Japan|questionable legality]].
Generally, money matches only occur in the North American, South American, and European tournament scenes (with exceptions, such as Norway). In Japan, money matches can be considered to be non-government-condoned gambling, and thus, have [[wikipedia:Gambling_in_Japan|questionable legality]].


==Notable Money Matches==
==Notable Money Matches==
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH5ApzKlcGU The $1000 Money Match: Tian Vs. Tafokints]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH5ApzKlcGU The $1000 Money Match: Tian Vs. Tafokints]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3VQUEmsO8M SKTAR 3 - Professor Pro vs Rolex - $100 Money Match]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3VQUEmsO8M SKTAR 3 - Professor Pro vs Rolex - $100 Money Match]
*[[Leffen vs. Chillin (Apex 2015)|Salty Suite - Leffen (Fox) Vs. Liquid Chillin (Fox) - $100 Money Match]]  
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i0PUCX7VEw Salty Suite - Leffen (Fox) Vs. Liquid Chillin (Fox) - $1000 Money Match]  
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wkzXYKfaOs Apex 2015 - C9 Mango (Falco) Vs. Leffen (Fox) - $1000 Money Match]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wkzXYKfaOs Apex 2015 - C9 Mango (Falco) Vs. Leffen (Fox) - $1000 Money Match]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9QdMmIZCQk - VGBC's Salty Suite - Bizzarro Flame (Ganondorf) Vs. Eikelmann (Ganon) SSBM]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcAi0HApPdI Salty Suite - MattDotZeb (Falco) Vs. Kage The Warrior (Ganondorf)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcAi0HApPdI Salty Suite - MattDotZeb (Falco) Vs. Kage The Warrior (Ganondorf)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSu1ChZiCaA WTFox: C9Mango(Marth) vs. TSM_Leffen(Fox) $365 Bo5]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSu1ChZiCaA WTFox: C9Mango(Marth) vs TSM_Leffen(Fox) $365 Bo5]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8S1e0DIM3Q&feature=youtu.be TSM | Leffen Vs. SFAT - $1000 FT5]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8S1e0DIM3Q&feature=youtu.be TSM | Leffen Vs. SFAT - $1000 FT5]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDuJCHUg_Jk $6000 Money match Reckful vs Reynad]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDuJCHUg_Jk $6000 Money match Reckful vs Reynad]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE1IyGZgLOs Pound 2019 - ESAM (Pikachu) vs. Samsora (Peach) - $500 Money Match]
 
*[https://youtu.be/oTYD2vvSr9o?t=8066 The Match - Ludwig vs NoahJ456 - $20,000 First to 5 SSBU]
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