1. 12-06-11 02:26 PM #1
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    SBR State of the Union address and press conference

    SBR would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, fun holiday season.

    2011 was a great year for the forum and we project 2012 to continue our current 25%+ growth rate.

    The contest schedule will show an increase in contests and a sharply increased prize pool. BeatThePrick and SBRPoker will be two of the bigger beneficiaries of the increased prize pools in 2012. BTP will give out $25,000 in cash to the top 50 finishers up from $10,00. Poker will give out $20,000 in straight cash in 2012 and well over a million poker points.

    There were several material changes with the betpoints loyalty program in 2011 to assure its scalability and ultimately its fiscal soundness. We appreciate your understanding.

    Thanks to the work of dedicated staff as well as some policy changes, much of the runaway fraud experienced in 2010 has been limited. The SBR store will raise prices in the store on selected items after the NFL Superbowl. The total increase will average 4-4.5%.

    The new SBROdds overcame technical issues and has returned to its position as the top free odds and score board. The SBR Forum is scheduled for an upgrade early next year.

    With you and for you, we will continue to build the finest sports information and entertainment website in the world. Thank you.

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  2. 12-06-11 02:28 PM #2
    King Mayan
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    When will poker be Mac compatible?never?

    And thanks for the site, John!
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  3. 12-06-11 02:29 PM #3
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    thanks john and best wishes

    #1 question - will the ipad2 price be raised after the super bowl? many of us are saving up for that
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  4. 12-06-11 02:31 PM #4
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    Keep it up boys!
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  5. 12-06-11 02:35 PM #5
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    takes a bit long to get certified pro. i sent in a $200 donation to drs without borders yesterday. not complaining just saying
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  6. 12-06-11 02:36 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by milwaukee mike View Post
    thanks john and best wishes

    #1 question - will the ipad2 price be raised after the super bowl? many of us are saving up for that
    ipad 3 will be out around that time
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  7. 12-06-11 02:40 PM #7
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    Thanks John and all of the SBR staff. Merry Christmas to you and yours also!
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  8. 12-06-11 02:43 PM #8
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    thanks for the update/warning.

    you guys should go back to bracket contests- those were really fun.
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  9. 12-06-11 02:43 PM #9
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    Just echoing what others have posted.

    Thanks for a great site, and appreciate the incredible contests you guys provide.
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  10. 12-06-11 02:46 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR_John View Post

    SBR would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, fun holiday season.

    Thanks, John

    God Bless you & your staff
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  11. 12-06-11 02:54 PM #11
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    sounds good for poker players here!!!!!!!!



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  12. 12-06-11 02:56 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by TR88 View Post
    ipad 3 will be out around that time
    yeah and john will price it at 13,125 pts like the galaxy tab
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  13. 12-06-11 03:05 PM #13
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    when will the new, integrated with sbr odds, spreasheet be ready
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  14. 12-06-11 03:06 PM #14
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  15. 12-06-11 03:06 PM #15
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    iPad's will likely be an item on the price list increase list. The list has not been completed so I can not tell you about specific items. If you are saving for an item in the store I would encourage you to purchase it prior to the Superbowl.

    puppy, thank you for your donation. I'll check on your Pro status.

    Unfortunately poker is no closer to becoming Mac compatible. It will be one day but as of now we do not have the right programmers to make this happen and we do not want to farm it out due to the risk of having the source code copied.
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  16. 12-06-11 03:15 PM #16
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    thanks sbr, if you cannot increase gift card pricing that would be cool
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  17. 12-06-11 03:15 PM #17
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    Hopefully we can get some more team handicapping contest.
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  18. 12-06-11 03:19 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by milwaukee mike View Post
    yeah and john will price it at 13,125 pts like the galaxy tab
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  19. 12-06-11 03:21 PM #19
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    SBR stores not going to get sportsbook cash for USA customers anytime soon?
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  20. 12-06-11 03:22 PM #20
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    bring back fanduel or draft street
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  21. 12-06-11 03:26 PM #21
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    Sad sad news about the delay of Poker for Macs

    Can we play on any of the tablets on market right now? I'm assuming the iPad2 is a no-go but what about one of the Droid tablets? Asus Transformer/Samsung??
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  22. 12-06-11 03:27 PM #22
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    John will a fantasy sports sub-forum be added for 2012? It seems I remember you mentioning something about SBR being involved with fantasy football next season. Can you let us know a little about what ya'll have planned?

    Thanks for the great site and hope for a bigger and better 2012!
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  23. 12-06-11 03:30 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by mighty maron View Post
    SBR stores not going to get sportsbook cash for USA customers anytime soon?
    No. But we have had some positive talks with sportsbooks sponsoring more cash(no rollover) contests and tournaments. This year they were cool on the idea of giving out cash.

    Unfortunately, giving US players sportsbook cash, even if its free, is an area of law that is grey and untested. We would prefer not to be the test case.
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  24. 12-06-11 03:33 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by Roadtrip635 View Post
    John will a fantasy sports sub-forum be added for 2012? It seems I remember you mentioning something about SBR being involved with fantasy football next season. Can you let us know a little about what ya'll have planned?

    Thanks for the great site and hope for a bigger and better 2012!
    It's a work in progress. We are evaluating software and hoping we can buy source code that would shorten the development time. We will have a sub forum dedicated to fantasy up soon.
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  25. 12-06-11 03:50 PM #25
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    When will Android users stop getting that stupid message that a security token is missing after posting from a cell phone?
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  26. 12-06-11 04:03 PM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by TexansFan View Post
    When will Android users stop getting that stupid message that a security token is missing after posting from a cell phone?
    Ha! I thought i was the only one getting that message
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  27. 12-06-11 04:07 PM #27
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    Walker call me
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  28. 12-06-11 04:12 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by triqy View Post
    Ha! I thought i was the only one getting that message
    It's annoying as hell. I've clicked on the thing where it says to contact an administrator but nobody has ever responded back.
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  29. 12-06-11 04:21 PM #29
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    I'd like to thank Opie1988 for keeping Walker on staff after the acquisition. Both of you are doing a fantastic job.
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  30. 12-06-11 04:28 PM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by TexansFan View Post
    It's annoying as hell. I've clicked on the thing where it says to contact an administrator but nobody has ever responded back.

    I had Bobbyfk ask about it when he was still a mod....the techs said it was on the radar but no fix for it....I just post and then refresh but you're right....gets annoying.
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  31. 12-06-11 04:30 PM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Walker call me

    What gives coach.....I tried to call you and heard you answer with "Corbin's Christmas Candies and Cupcakes...how may I help you?" Is this the side gig that got you the $$ to turn Pro? Genius!
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  32. 12-06-11 04:32 PM #32
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    Merry Christmas to you and yours also, John. Thanks for having me.
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  33. 12-06-11 04:34 PM #33
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    This will keep the SBR Posters Union happy and underground for now...
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  34. 12-06-11 04:38 PM #34
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  35. 12-06-11 04:46 PM #35
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    Nice work, SBR... Happy Holidays Everyone!! Wish everyone the best!
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