Overview
PeerPicks transforms sports betting from a solitary activity into a community-driven experience. The platform combines social media functionality with sports betting, allowing users to connect with other fans, share tips, track bets, chat with verified bettors, and access real-time stats and odds in one integrated space.
Tagline: A revolutionary sports betting social app designed to craft winning bets into a shared, insightful, and enjoyable experience
The Challenge
Building PeerPicks presented multiple complex technical and operational challenges:
Technical Complexity
- Real-time Data Integration: Integrating betting data from multiple third-party APIs simultaneously
- Social Features: Creating seamless social interaction within a betting platform
- Data Synchronization: Managing real-time odds updates across thousands of concurrent users
Infrastructure Challenges
- Distributed Architecture: Managing multiple location-specific server systems instead of centralized architecture
- Remote Development: Development on private IP addresses across distributed locations
- Kiosk Deployments: Deploying location-wise kiosk solutions simultaneously across multiple PeerPicks stores
Scalability Requirements
- Handling high-volume transaction processing during peak sports events
- Ensuring data consistency across distributed systems
- Maintaining sub-second response times for betting operations
Our Solution
SynchSoft developed a comprehensive platform addressing all challenges with innovative technical solutions:
Customizable Interactive Home Feed
A personalized user experience that adapts to user preferences:
- Tailored content based on favorite teams and sports
- Smart recommendations for bets and tipsters
- Real-time updates without page refresh
Real-time Player and Team Stats
Live game information integration:
- Instant statistics updates during games
- Historical performance data
- Head-to-head comparisons
- Injury reports and lineup changes
Social Betting Platform
Community prediction sharing features:
- Follow and interact with other bettors
- Share picks and betting strategies
- Comment and discuss on bets
- Leaderboards and competitions
Verified Bettor Network
Trust and credibility system:
- Verification badges for successful bettors
- Track record transparency
- Expert tipster profiles
- Performance statistics
WebSocket Implementation
Real-time data synchronization:
- Instant odds updates
- Live bet status tracking
- Real-time chat functionality
- Push notifications
Advanced Queuing Systems
Transaction handling infrastructure:
- High-volume bet processing
- Queue-based architecture for reliability
- Automatic retry mechanisms
- Transaction integrity guarantees
Multi-location Kiosk Support
Physical retail integration:
- Independent server deployments per location
- Walk-in customer onboarding
- Promotional display integration
- Direct-to-consumer monetization
Technical Implementation
The platform leverages enterprise-grade technologies:
- Frontend: React Native for cross-platform mobile apps
- Real-time: WebSocket connections for live data
- Backend: Node.js with microservices architecture
- Database: PostgreSQL with Redis caching layer
- Queue System: Bull/Redis for transaction processing
- Cloud: AWS with multi-region deployment
- APIs: Integration with multiple sports data providers
Key Features
For Users
- Customizable interactive home feed
- Real-time player and team statistics
- Social betting with community features
- Verified bettor network access
- Subscription features for premium content
- Profile customization and personalized feeds
For Business
- Multi-location kiosk deployment
- Customer onboarding system
- Promotional integration tools
- Analytics and reporting dashboard
- Location-wise server management
Results
PeerPicks has successfully:
- Deployed location-wise kiosk solutions across 50+ PeerPicks stores
- Enabled direct-to-consumer monetization model
- Streamlined customer onboarding for walk-in users
- Created accessible betting options with promotional visibility
- Built a thriving community of sports betting enthusiasts
The platform has transformed how sports fans engage with betting, creating a social experience that combines the excitement of sports with community interaction.