Would-be millionaires join compelling game
Feb 26 2009 by Iain Laing, The Journal
MORE than 100 players have already started to pit their share trading skills in the first day of nebusiness.co.uk’s exciting online game.
The fantasy stock market game Taking Stock looks to be a hit as more sign up to experience the thrill of buying and selling shares without the risk of losing any money.
Players who sign up on our website will be given £100,000 in virtual cash to gamble on real stocks in real time and see how their investments progress.
As well as picking up some skills that may earn a real million on the markets, the “trader” who has built up the richest portfolio by May 29 will win a luxury two-day break at Matfen Hall in Northumberland.
The Journal’s editor Brian Aitken introduced Taking Stock to an audience of leading business people at the launch yesterday at the Newcastle offices of investment manager Brewin Dolphin, which sponsors the game.
He said: “This is a very compelling game which can be surprisingly addictive.
“It gives you the chance to gamble on the stock market without risking any money. It is fascinating to see how you can make money trading in shares and thanks to the amazing technology from the game’s creator Scott Logic, it is very realistic.”
