2015's annual poker contest is going to be a little different. I've spent most of the past year finding out just how mind-numbingly boring an annual poker contest for pennies is, with 2500 points being waaaaaay to small to try playing every day (was fortunate to be bailed out by no decent players in the competition and the runaway ego of bobbo raising the stakes). The next contest will be dedicated to the loser of the last one, our very own bobbowaves. As most of you know, his concept of "ROI" differs from the rest of the world in that he narrowly defines both "return" and "investment" (as well as minimum sample size) to mean whatever obscure combination makes him look best. Sadly, no matter how he tries to twist the definition, he still isn't the best. Failing to be the best at a stat you made up is beyond sad, so let's help him out and give it some meaning!
For 2015, players will be trying to earn the best "BROI" (bobbo ROI), which is narrowly defined as the ratio of poker withdrawals to poker deposits as seen in a player's points history. In keeping with the absurd defintiion, how those points are earned (ring games, playing in every daily and freeroll and then spending all weekend to flip them at omaha h/l tables, winnings from poker freerolls, etc.) and the time spent earning them will not matter. Participants would be required to clear out their rollovers before the contest starts to avoid using rollovers won earlier, and as with every contest, I reserve the right to judge cheating (chip dumping or collusion) and disqualify persons accordingly.
A minimum sample size of 1,000 points deposited will be required, which should allow wider participation. Entry fee is flexible, but I'm thinking two leagues: a BDF league (free entry for bobbo, 10 point entry fee for everyone else with 2500 points in prizes, limit 40 players; it's the only kind of format bobbo is likely to play!) and a BB league (2500 point entry fee or higher). Possibly also a BB Pro league (5000+ entry fee, 5,000+ deposited requirement).
Let's hear thoughts and feedback!