Thank you very much! I've now read the thread, but I didn't really find an answer to my question. I know now that right after I've put in a bet I'll know whether or not it is accepted - if it ISN'T accepted/is unsuccesful, then they don't take any money from me at all?? And I can try to put in a bet again?? My exact dates: 3rd - 16th of June. My budget per night: $80-90 (I have no idea what is realistic.. is it realistic to bet $60 a night or would that just be a big laugh?) Areas: Chelsea, Financial, ESB, Hells, LES, ME, MW, QB, Soho, TS, UW (I wouldn't ind LIC either if that can be done even cheaper?) So I should bet a min. 3 star hotels?