Only 9 Days left to make the top 50

[sam9ball]

Sudden Death Tournament
for those tied for 50th place.
If it's heads-up or 50 people tied this will be your final opportunity to Qualify.

Tournament will be held on
Sunday April 19th @ 3pm EST.

Only 9 Days Left to Make The Top 50 Players

SBR - WSOP Poker Standings as of 04/06

	6-Apr
#	User	Total Points	Cashes
1	JAKEPEAVY21	4150	12
2	NOYEBOY	3650	14
3	BiTeMeUsAdOj	2950	14
4	AutoDonk	2900	11
5	GUMMO77	2800	12
6	sportfan	2800	11
7	oneunder	2550	9
8	sinmiedo	2550	8
9	imack	2500	10
10	stevek173	2450	10
11	ArunSh	2400	10
12	shane	2400	8
13	BeerDog99	2300	11
14	Triple_D_Bet	2300	8
15	ShogunRua	2250	8
16	Honeybadger44	2150	12
17	spider	2050	10
18	kidk	2000	8
19	joevig	1950	8
20	milwaukee_mike	1950	7
21	GaryDN	1850	11
22	mpaschal34	1850	8
23	cabo	1800	8
24	aggieshawn	1750	8
25	empiremaker	1750	5
26	ninjagorn	1750	10
27	playersonly69	1750	DQ
28	zacharyj53	1750	7
29	mikemca	1700	8
30	bobbywaves	1650	10
31	HomerSimpson2	1650	4
32	oiler	1650	9
33	Stefan	1650	9
34	thetrinity	1650	11
35	yisman	1600	7
36	horja1	1550	7
37	jdwars	1550	7
38	pokerpro44	1550	6
39	gauchojake	1500	10
40	mp5070	1500	10
41	blackbart	1450	10
42	SharpAngles	1450	7
43	SomeDayinBuffalo	1450	7
44	JayTris07	1400	5
45	juanquintero	1400	4
46	dankelly	1350	7
47	TheMoneyShot	1350	8
48	BigDaddy	1300	6
49	jack_matz	1300	8
50	JediMindPicks	1300	11
51	spurginobili1	1300	9
52	willpower	1300	7
53	dare	1250	4
54	deadphish	1250	12
55	katstale	1250	8
56	p0kerdynamix	1250	7
57	zwoeins	1250	7
58	ericthegangster	1200	4
59	hhsilver	1200	9
60	JohnGalt2341	1200	6
61	mikejamm	1200	3
62	milanboy	1200	3
63	Poker_beast	1200	8
64	toughone	1200	3
65	Blacke	1100	3
66	d2bets	1100	6
67	frankzig	1100	5
68	laz	1100	8
69	JimmyProffett	1050	5
70	slanina	1050	7
71	downsouth	1000	5
72	ledsep26	1000	5
73	Optional	1000	5
74	b1slickguy	950	6
75	bet_that_all	950	5
76	theantfather	950	6
77	panamabrad	900	3
78	philthethrill	900	3
79	secretstash	900	6
80	Brainfreeze	850	7
81	Heandog	850	4
82	MillerTime99	850	4
83	no1here	850	4
84	Stifler	850	4
85	brooks85	800	4
86	MrKLC	800	3
87	codone69	750	3
88	kjh	750	3
89	sportsfun	750	5
90	Carseller4	700	4
91	goofyre	700	3
92	OldSchoolGambler	700	4
93	vivekpandey	700	2
94	warpednexus	700	2
95	4uk4life	650	5
96	pureajb	650	2
97	xJetFanx	650	3
98	clayfro	600	2
99	DCTrue	600	4
100	defender	600	6

[SharpAngles]

You the man Sam

I think all of us near the bubble appreciate the more recent updates lately

[Cabo]

You the man Sam

I think all of us near the bubble appreciate the more recent updates lately

Are you going PRO, must be an SBR Pro to advance.

[SharpAngles]

Ha doubt it but I was really just giving Sam some props and speaking for the others near the middle.

Ive been waiting for a reason to do it but keep finding reasons not to but that's my issue nobody else's. More power to ya'll.

[bobbywaves]

Ive been waiting for a reason to do it

How about a 1 in 50 chance to get free WSOP seat worth 10k? I realize SBR takes a 20% cut, but so what. Points are also worthless for non pros.

By not playing, you increase the odds for the rest of us to 1 in 49.

[SharpAngles]

You know waves, if I do get top 50 I might consider it a flyer on a wsop satty and do it. Then again I might just donate another 100 to make a wish(did the first out of guilt when I decided not to join the first time) and go to vegas this summer to play a few real sats to get in. They give you a better than 2% chance to take first place in a turbo thats for sure. I guess some need to buy in with betpoints but others here will be ok without them.

[Mr KLC]

Wouldn't be able to do the tournament even if I qualified. Have a walk for MS thing that afternoon.

[Ra77er]

I just realized I may have been mistaken here.

[Triple_D_Bet]

How about a 1 in 50 chance to get free WSOP seat worth 10k? I realize SBR takes a 20% cut, but so what. Points are also worthless for non pros.

By not playing, you increase the odds for the rest of us to 1 in 49.

1 in 50 chance at $10k seat is only $100 in value for sharpy (ignoring SBR's cut and after $100 donation)...far from a no-brainer, or even something to go too far out of the way for. As he says, for some people a freebie like this is the closest they'll ever get; for others, there are better opportunities if desired.

Even though it seems like it will be a bit of a shovefest, it's far from a 2% chance for everyone...as this format has surely proven, some people's playing ability (or lack thereof) leaves them with a much smaller chance of grabbing a first place, especially in a tougher field. Meanwhile, there are some solid guys who are far more likely than 2% to take it down.

[bobbywaves]

1 in 50 chance at $10k seat is only $100 in value for sharpy (ignoring SBR's cut and after $100 donation)...far from a no-brainer

Thanks for proving my point Tripe...The $200 value more than covers any $100 donation, & he should be able to earn a few hundred worth of merchandise throughout the year as well. So it's a no brainer indeed, for most intelligent folks anyway.

[Auto Donk]

Sam, You need to check the math on wussywaves (aka bobby waves).... this is the second time he's been given an "extra" cash and 150 pts....

for this promo he has only nine cashes totaling 1500 points

this is the second time he's been temporarily awarded an extra cash and 150 pts -- the last time it was corrected, please correct it again

[SharpAngles]

Wouldn't be able to do the tournament even if I qualified. Have a walk for MS thing that afternoon.

A man who understands what life is really about.

And waves thank for the concern buddy but I'll be fine. If you really care what my reasons are, idk why but w/e, I've expressed my feelings in the past and don't feel like this is the thread to bring it back up. Not tryin to sh*t all over SBR's day, originally posted to give a little positivity to Mr 9ball

[SharpAngles]

Even though it seems like it will be a bit of a shovefest, it's far from a 2% chance for everyone...as this format has surely proven, some people's playing ability (or lack thereof) leaves them with a much smaller chance of grabbing a first place, especially in a tougher field. Meanwhile, there are some solid guys who are far more likely than 2% to take it down.

Very good point. The writings on the wall, literally.

[sinmiedo]

getting close and improving my game.

[sinmiedo]

Wouldn't be able to do the tournament even if I qualified. Have a walk for MS thing that afternoon.

God bless you man, if i can make the final and do well at wsop, part of my winnings will go to ms society.

[Triple_D_Bet]

Very good point. The writings on the wall, literally.

I'm on the fence about the future...this format is a step in the right direction, albeit a bit of a harsh transition for people without real-world poker experience. I think SBR poker could very well improve, and there's a decent chance we get a good representative. But as bobbo points out, there's a not-insignificant chance we'll end up sending an embarrassment of a player instead.

Shame I don't have more time on my hands, would enjoy trying out some unorthodox things to shake it up and try to expand the poker base.

[sinmiedo]

[QUOTE=Triple_D_Bet;23843647]I'm on the fence about the future...this format is a step in the right direction, albeit a bit of a harsh transition for people without real-world poker experience.


agreed

[GaryDN]

This whole thread brings to mind another question.....Without digging through 50 top players, how many of
the top 50 are pros..... ????? This could change those numbers considerably and allow players further out a chance to earn a seat in this, the most significant purse awarded by SBR!!!

[sinmiedo]

This whole thread brings to mind another question.....Without digging through 50 top players, how many of
the top 50 are pros..... ????? This could change those numbers considerably and allow players further out a chance to earn a seat in this, the most significant purse awarded by SBR!!!

probably 90% or more.

[bobbywaves]

Sam, You need to check the math on wussywaves (aka bobby waves).... this is the second time he's been given an "extra" cash and 150 pts....

for this promo he has only nine cashes totaling 1500 points

this is the second time he's been temporarily awarded an extra cash and 150 pts -- the last time it was corrected, please correct it again

Sammy, disregard Donkey. He's obviously off his medications & has no clue what he's talking about, as usual.

[stevek173]

I really hope I make it

[bobbywaves]

A man who understands what life is really about.

And waves thank for the concern buddy but I'll be fine. If you really care what my reasons are, idk why but w/e, I've expressed my feelings in the past and don't feel like this is the thread to bring it back up. Not tryin to sh*t all over SBR's day, originally posted to give a little positivity to Mr 9ball

No problem...I don't care what your reasons are for not going pro, it's obviously your decision alone to make. But I can't see any reason that would make decision a wise one. Considering you're in top 50 & considering how much time you dedicate to this site.

[Auto Donk]

Sammy, disregard Donkey. He's obviously off his medications & has no clue what he's talking about, as usual.

bullshit, waves, i have your every cash written down.... they made the same mistake earlier
you have 1500 pts on 9 cashes for the promo

660 before the promo; 2160 on the year

those are correct, fckhead

[Mr KLC]

God bless you man, if i can make the final and do well at wsop, part of my winnings will go to ms society.

A man who understands what life is really about.

Thanks to both of you. Found out my wife had MS 2 years ago. She doesn't say a lot about the walk, but when you've been married 24 years, you can sense when something is important to your spouse. My 13 year old daughter, and I are both going to participate.

[sinmiedo]

Thanks to both of you. Found out my wife had MS 2 years ago. She doesn't say a lot about the walk, but when you've been married 24 years, you can sense when something is important to your spouse. My 13 year old daughter, and I are both going to participate.

I had a very close friend many years ago with ms, and later in life i had many more that developed the illness, and recently , the daughter of my best friend that passed away with lou garret disease many years ago ,in a nut shell, i know how cruel the disease is and the tall that it takes on the closes one.
Good luck and God bless you and your wife .

[bobbywaves]

bullshit, waves, i have your every cash written down.... they made the same mistake earlier
you have 1500 pts on 9 cashes for the promo

660 before the promo; 2160 on the year

those are correct, fckhead

Stats in poker lobby don't lie like you jackass.

On the year: 14 cashes for 2,310

[BiTeMe UsAdOj]

this format is a step in the right direction, albeit a bit of a harsh transition for people without real-world poker experience.

Agreed... the 5 payout slots are fine... being paid previously for "showing up" was silly; only thing that has to happen now is an increased prize pool, which is easily solved with a player buy-in (+SBR added).

Shame I don't have more time on my hands, would enjoy trying out some unorthodox things to shake it up and try to expand the poker base.

Only way it's ever gonna happen, has to be on player's end, as SBR is obviously content with status quo (unorthodox things like a poker league set up by players, for example, where all kinds of things could be conjured up/implemented there; of course, that would require a commitment from a SBR crowd that thinks playing with anything other than rollover is anathema so... better chance of tt scoring a Ménage à trois, I suppose.)

I mentioned last week in a thread I had some ideas to improve formats (IMHO) like this current WSOP one (and further reward skill over luck), but, upon reflection, decided I'd just be wasting my time typing them all out (tier type thing/doesn't cost SBR anything more).

BUT, here's a simple one I'll throw out there (that won't go anywhere, either) but, it addresses the valid issue(s) that Jake and others have raised about the high ranking Leaderboard guys being no better off in the end than the 50th guy (which is dumb in a months long contest like this trying to send the most deserved player in the contest to WSOP).

As is, carseller could go on a week ending cards-slappin-him-in-face-heater, grab 50th, then donk his way to the Rio in 1 tourney.
Rather....

If you were to give the Top 10 a bye (*earned* for their months long consistency, and an incentive to other players to actually try to get there), hold just 1 more tourney for slots 11-50 giving out 10 seats to the final (25%)... then you'd have a 20 player final (5% instead of 2%) that:

1) Wouldn't be as much of an ending shovefest as this 50 man is sure to be (SBR wouldn't have to change anything w/blinds/structure).

2) Would go a long ways in help assuring a more representative player that did consistently well in months long contest would be one representing SBR (without removing the chance of a potential longshot winner).

3) Wouldn't cost SBR anything more

Now, if you'll excuse me... tt just texted me wanting to know where he can find 2 blind girls that won't take a dump on him during sex (I'll just forward text to GUMMO, let him handle it.)

[Mr KLC]

I had a very close friend many years ago with ms, and later in life i had many more that developed the illness, and recently , the daughter of my best friend that passed away with lou garret disease many years ago ,in a nut shell, i know how cruel the disease is and the tall that it takes on the closes one.
Good luck and God bless you and your wife .

Thank you sir. We were fortunate that it was caught early. Normally you will see it develop when someone is in their 20's or 30's. The beginning stages started in my wife around 40 so we caught it in plenty of time. She takes medication now to keep it at bay.

[sinmiedo]

I could not agree with Bite more.
You nail it, top 20 at best in a series that drove 38 player per tournament, 140 players a day, with the regular suspects in the top 20

[Ra77er]

Damn KLC was dead serious. Sorry about that man, I thought you were just joking around. God Bless

[Mr KLC]

Damn KLC was dead serious. Sorry about that man, I thought you were just joking around. God Bless

It's all good, my friend. Hell, you can't tell when people are fooling around or being serious half of the time here anyway.

[Ra77er]

I really am sorry man, I don't know anyone with MS and I wasn't trying to clown on you or anything. For some reason when I read that it seemed like you were being sarcastic like I gotta wash my hair type excuse but I was way way off on that one.

[gauchojake]

Good work Ra77er

[Ra77er]

Jake for the record I was cracking up at KLC's post and then realized I had made a horrible mistake. I may be the biggest accidental d-bag in forum history now.

[gauchojake]

Jake for the record I was cracking up at KLC's post and then realized I had made a horrible mistake. I may be the biggest accidental d-bag in forum history now.

No way man. As long as you own it and apologize it's all good. It's hard to read the tone of some posts. Trust me, I've had more than a few of those moments where my face literally goes red and I scramble to edit a post before anyone reads it.