There are a couple reasons why the program is evolving. Obviously sponsors who pay for the program want a qualified audience vs. people from all over the net who are motivated by freebies.

But another big reason is it's for the good of the board. We've always said from day one that our goal was to build the best sports betting and industry forum online. That won't happen if we bring in people who are here for the freebies and not to interact with gamblers, share info, cap games and be a part of the SBR community. If you're a guy/gal who cares about the read and here to talk shop with other bettors, your'e happy anyone off the street isn't taking a piece of the pie. If you're here for the content and don't care about freebies youre even happier your forum won't be degraded.

As said in the other thread, with all the new ways to get points, there really isnt a price increase. Maybe an activity increase to the points but its supposed to be fun, not punching a ticket.