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A '''money match''', sometimes referred to as a '''cash battle''' or abbreviated as '''MM''', is a gambling event that occurs between two smashers who have decided to play a match against each other with money on the line for both players. Money matches most often occur at [[tournament]]s, but can theoretically occur anywhere where there are two players and a game, and even online. | A '''money match''', sometimes referred to as a '''cash battle''' or abbreviated as '''MM''', is a gambling event that occurs between two smashers who have decided to play a match against each other with money on the line for both players. Money matches most often occur as side events at [[tournament]]s, but can theoretically occur anywhere where there are two players and a game, and even online. | ||
Money matches typically have the same format as tournament matches, and are generally either best 2 out of 3 or best 3 out of 5. They also often include stage and character [[counterpick]]ing. Each player usually puts up an amount between $1 and $20, although there are cases of money matches for more, or for non-monetary items such as food. Two-on-two money matches are not unheard of, but are considerably rarer than singles. | Money matches typically have the same format as tournament matches, and are generally either best 2 out of 3 or best 3 out of 5. They also often include stage and character [[counterpick]]ing. Each player usually puts up an amount between $1 and $20, although there are cases of money matches for more, or for non-monetary items such as food. Two-on-two money matches are not unheard of, but are considerably rarer than singles. | ||
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Some pro smashers, such as {{Sm|KoreanDJ}}, are well-known for the amount of money matches they play. | Some pro smashers, such as {{Sm|KoreanDJ}}, are well-known for the amount of money matches they play. | ||
Generally, money matches only occur in the North American, South American, and European tournament scenes (with exceptions, such as Norway). In Japan, money matches are considered to be non-government-condoned gambling, and | Generally, money matches only occur in the North American, South American, and European tournament scenes (with exceptions, such as Norway). In Japan, money matches are considered to be non-government-condoned gambling, and are therefore illegal. | ||
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