World Cup Standings Thru 07/20

[sam9ball]

7/20/2018	Team World	Points	Cashes			Team USA	Points	Cashes
1	OldSchoolGambler	2050	20		1	GUMMO77	3045	24
2	Stifler	1925	16		2	franklee168	2795	22
3	silvap	1820	17		3	friedcheese	2510	20
4	Optional	1725	13		4	ArunSh	2485	22
5	pabonaparte	1685	13		5	hhsilver	2435	21
6	Enkhbat	1485	20		6	deadphish	2400	27
7	spider	1460	18		7	empiremaker	2390	21
8	katstale	1450	18		8	JAKEPEAVY21	2185	21
9	ninjagorn	1405	14		9	AutoDonk	2175	17
10	tradeout	1405	15		10	cabo	2130	15
11	leovegas	1395	12		11	slanina	2075	26
12	DGG23	1380	13		12	bobbywaves	2070	22
	Team Canada	Points	Cashes			Confederates	Points	Cashes
1	snapperman2	2825	15		1	dlowilly	2020	20
2	BeerDog99	1465	13		2	5mike5	1980	19
3	senorsasa	950	6		3	b1slickguy	1940	18
4	jayvegas420	925	7		4	qwertvt	1935	17
5	sinmiedo	790	7		5	mayberry	1870	16
6	Krashman	770	14		6	BuzzKill	1840	18
7	aggieshawn	750	9		7	oiler	1710	19
8	firekillex	680	14		8	playersonly69	1700	11
9	imack	630	5		9	Xstream	1700	18
10	cankid	555	5		10	ChuckyTheGoat	1660	18
11	HomerSimpson2	75	1		11	Cross	1660	21
12	MillerTime99	45	2		12	sammygran	1635	22
					13	pokerpro44	1625	19
					14	sportfan	1580	17
					15	yisman	1580	15
					16	vbpro7	1560	19
					17	Crusherrr	1535	13
					18	d2bets	1525	13
					19	dankelly	1510	13
					20	carolinadaze	1465	20

[cincinnatikid513]

cant wait for this to be over, everytime i look at canadas standings makes me angry , 45 points what a joke

[Crusherrr]

I wish I didnt miss the first 25 tournaments. Now I will need a win most likely just to get in.

[Chipup]

cant wait for this to be over, everytime i look at canadas standings makes me angry , 45 points what a joke

Amen to that. But hey sammy a lot of us guys like me and CincinnatiKid are below the 1400 mark but close and want to know where we are at. Please help. Thanks!

[JAKEPEAVY21]

cant wait for this to be over, everytime i look at canadas standings makes me angry , 45 points what a joke

from what the Canadians tell me, a lot of benefits have been taken away over the years so the player pool is a lot lower now. That said, if there's a next time, Canada should be part of Team World.

[cincinnatikid513]

Amen to that. But hey sammy a lot of us guys like me and CincinnatiKid are below the 1400 mark but close and want to know where we are at. Please help. Thanks!

at this point just need wins or 2nds or 3rds anything less doesnt help

[Chipup]

I wish I didnt miss the first 25 tournaments. Now I will need a win most likely just to get in.

I'd say 2 wins or at least 1 win and a 2nd. Except for PO those guys on Confed are more than capable of putting up a couple hundred more points in the days we have left.

[cincinnatikid513]

from what the Canadians tell me, a lot of benefits have been taken away over the years so the player pool is a lot lower now. That said, if there's a next time, Canada should be part of Team World.

nice job making a team, uve been pretty clutch last few months in contest and poker

[5mike5]

[JAKEPEAVY21]

nice job making a team, uve been pretty clutch last few months in contest and poker

thank you, I thrive under pressure

[ArunSh]

Thanks for the update Sam! Looks like the cutoffs I alluded to last week of US: 2250, Confeds: 1800, World: 1500 are likely to be pretty close. Assuming that's true, AutoDonk and Bobbywaves probably do have the option to tank/try depending on which team they prefer to make. Problem is: with both of them trying to avoid the other, if they both decide to try they might both make it to US or if they both tank, both likely to fall to Confeds! Tricky situation no doubt...

Probably the best thing for them to do is to make an agreement between themselves for say Donk to try (since he's the one ahead right now) and for Waves to tank, that's almost certainly the best way for them to avoid each other which is their common goal. But will they both be willing to essentially make a deal with the devil to achieve their shared goal? We shall see!

A general query: when does a person have to turn pro to be able to compete in the Finals? I know two people who are currently slated for Team Canada are currently non-pro. And not sure if anyone else on the other teams might be so also. But especially with Canada, this is quite relevant - if those guys don't turn pro, is Canada just not going to have a full team (I assume there is no one pro there who happens to have <45 points)?

Probably a few people (I might be one of them) might try to set lines/take bets on which team will win and so forth as has been done in prior years. And if Canada potentially doesn't even have a full team, that would obviously affect things greatly! So a rather pertinent question.

[5mike5]

Make USA or stay on confeds is the only question now



Peavy on USA so gotta go for it

[JAKEPEAVY21]

Thanks for the update Sam! Looks like the cutoffs I alluded to last week of US: 2250, Confeds: 1800, World: 1500 are likely to be pretty close. Assuming that's true, AutoDonk and Bobbywaves probably do have the option to tank/try depending on which team they prefer to make. Problem is: with both of them trying to avoid the other, if they both decide to try they might both make it to US or if they both tank, both likely to fall to Confeds! Tricky situation no doubt...

Probably the best thing for them to do is to make an agreement between themselves for say Donk to try (since he's the one ahead right now) and for Waves to tank, that's almost certainly the best way for them to avoid each other which is their common goal. But will they both be willing to essentially make a deal with the devil to achieve their shared goal? We shall see!

A general query: when does a person have to turn pro to be able to compete in the Finals? I know two people who are currently slated for Team Canada are currently non-pro. And not sure if anyone else on the other teams might be so also. But especially with Canada, this is quite relevant - if those guys don't turn pro, is Canada just not going to have a full team (I assume there is no one pro there who happens to have <45 points)?

Probably a few people (I might be one of them) might try to set lines/take bets on which team will win and so forth as has been done in prior years. And if Canada potentially doesn't even have a full team, that would obviously affect things greatly! So a rather pertinent question.

If any team has non-pros, I don't see any other option than playing the finals without a full team and forfeiting X number of time slots each day.

[mpaschal34]

What if I drink 100 Canadian beers in the next 7 days...would that qualify me for temporary residency?

[ArunSh]

If any team has non-pros, I don't see any other option than playing the finals without a full team and forfeiting X number of time slots each day.

Agreed. That's kind of why I was asking. Both sinmiedo and jayvegas420 I believe are non-pro but still have time (I think!) to turn pro before the Finals. Will they do so? No idea, and if they plan to when is the deadline? Again if I or anyone else is going to set betting lines for the Finals that's a rather salient point - if one of the teams potentially doesn't have a full team because one or two of their slated members isn't pro. So would be nice if that could be clarified: what again is the deadline for them to turn pro to be eligible for Finals?

[JAKEPEAVY21]

Agreed. That's kind of why I was asking. Both sinmiedo and jayvegas420 I believe are non-pro but still have time (I think!) to turn pro before the Finals. Will they do so? No idea, and if they plan to when is the deadline? Again if I or anyone else is going to set betting lines for the Finals that's a rather salient point - if one of the teams potentially doesn't have a full team because one or two of their slated members isn't pro. So would be nice if that could be clarified: what again is the deadline for them to turn pro to be eligible for Finals?

yes, we need clarification on those points ASAP.

[ninjagorn]

Can you please post points for like next 5 places in Team world? So that i know who is chasing me. Thanks!

[bracerman]

Thanks for the update Sam! Looks like the cutoffs I alluded to last week of US: 2250, Confeds: 1800, World: 1500 are likely to be pretty close. Assuming that's true, AutoDonk and Bobbywaves probably do have the option to tank/try depending on which team they prefer to make. Problem is: with both of them trying to avoid the other, if they both decide to try they might both make it to US or if they both tank, both likely to fall to Confeds! Tricky situation no doubt...

Probably the best thing for them to do is to make an agreement between themselves for say Donk to try (since he's the one ahead right now) and for Waves to tank, that's almost certainly the best way for them to avoid each other which is their common goal. But will they both be willing to essentially make a deal with the devil to achieve their shared goal? We shall see!

A general query: when does a person have to turn pro to be able to compete in the Finals? I know two people who are currently slated for Team Canada are currently non-pro. And not sure if anyone else on the other teams might be so also. But especially with Canada, this is quite relevant - if those guys don't turn pro, is Canada just not going to have a full team (I assume there is no one pro there who happens to have <45 points)?

Probably a few people (I might be one of them) might try to set lines/take bets on which team will win and so forth as has been done in prior years. And if Canada potentially doesn't even have a full team, that would obviously affect things greatly! So a rather pertinent question.

I've got a whopping 30pts and am Pro for team Canuck. Will be happy to fill one of those spots, although for the sake of the team, I hope Sin and Jay go pro!

[spider]

I've got a whopping 30pts and am Pro for team Canuck. Will be happy to fill one of those spots, although for the sake of the team, I hope Sin and Jay go pro!

can you get frizzeli to play.

[ArunSh]

can you get frizzeli to play.

Frizzeli disappeared a year or two ago owing me thousands of points on a loan. Somehow I doubt he'll be randomly showing up to play in the World Cup!

To be clear: I don't think he intended to stiff me, probably just had to leave the forum for whatever reason which made him unable to pay it back. That said, while probably no ill intention, he did take those points and never paid them back which is at the end of the day a stiff job

[ArunSh]

Sam told me that the players will have to become pro before Finals play to be eligible to compete - no surprise there obviously. Just curious what will happen if say a day or two before they still have not become pro - will their spot shift over then or will it have them no-show on first day etc. No clue. Again, this could really impact the Finals, one team potentially not showing in 2 of the 12 tourneys every day has a huge impact on the overall event without question.

[spider]

Frizzeli disappeared a year or two ago owing me thousands of points on a loan. Somehow I doubt he'll be randomly showing up to play in the World Cup!

To be clear: I don't think he intended to stiff me, probably just had to leave the forum for whatever reason which made him unable to pay it back. That said, while probably no ill intention, he did take those points and never paid them back which is at the end of the day a stiff job

He's not a pro anymore, but has logged in the last 10 days!

[ArunSh]

He's not a pro anymore, but has logged in the last 10 days!

Ahh interesting, didn't know that, just assumed he was gone.

As I said, he paid back three previous loans he had with me with no issue so I don't think he intended not to pay this one back, probably just things went awry. I don't think it was a case where he went to the casino/sportsbook and blew them all then decided to never return (as a few others have done over the years), probably just other more important things drew him away from the site. Ahh well, is what it is, am certainly not the first person who had a loan go sour (and not the first one for me either!).

[spider]

Sam told me that the players will have to become pro before Finals play to be eligible to compete - no surprise there obviously. Just curious what will happen if say a day or two before they still have not become pro - will their spot shift over then or will it have them no-show on first day etc. No clue. Again, this could really impact the Finals, one team potentially not showing in 2 of the 12 tourneys every day has a huge impact on the overall event without question.

with Bracerman in, they only need 1 more pro to fill the 12 man team.

[5mike5]

Its embarrassing this is even an issue considering We all knew they would struggle to fill a team since what april. Lol

Hey even if u havent played the last 4 months come join the fun in the finals its not too late if u live up North.

[Grivas_Digeni]

What's my total for this promo, please

[cincinnatikid513]

gonna be hard for canada be anything but 4th place in the finals playing 10 vs 12 and taking 0 points 8 times

[sourtwist]

Unfortunately for everyone, one of the top 3 players on the site doesn't have the time to grind out points, nor his position for the WC

I'm talking about sourtwist...for the slow ones

[5mike5]

Unfortunately for everyone, one of the top 3 players on the site doesn't have the time to grind out points, nor his position for the WC

I'm talking about sourtwist...for the slow ones

We needed ya sour

[bobbywaves]

Unfortunately for everyone, one of the top 3 players on the site doesn't have the time to grind out points, nor his position for the WC

I'm talking about sourtwist...for the slow ones

You can’t be talking about Sourtwist, since you said one of the top 3 players on this site.

[unde0087]

Is there anyway to tell how many points in this contest? I have no idea how close I am. I quit playing for damn near a month but was pretty far up on the charts before that. I can't remember where I am at. Would just like to know sooner than later. If I can't make a team it is more than worthless to play these tournaments with these payouts.

[firekillex]

if canada wasnt on world cup poker i wouldnt even play poker at all anymore/ almost consider not going PRO
this is basically the only thing Canadians have to look forward to , swap us the US sbr store and well give you 12 man cutoff for 1 poker tournament a year , just my thoughts

[cincinnatikid513]

Is there anyway to tell how many points in this contest? I have no idea how close I am. I quit playing for damn near a month but was pretty far up on the charts before that. I can't remember where I am at. Would just like to know sooner than later. If I can't make a team it is more than worthless to play these tournaments with these payouts.

on 7-9 when sam posted the full standings this is where u stood so take those points and whatever cashes u have had since then and that is ur total, likely u will need a few wins in the last few days to have a chance

unde0087

815

6

[cincinnatikid513]

if canada wasnt on world cup poker i wouldnt even play poker at all anymore/ almost consider not going PRO
this is basically the only thing Canadians have to look forward to , swap us the US sbr store and well give you 12 man cutoff for 1 poker tournament a year , just my thoughts

enjoy that 4th place finish in the finals u won't even have a full team in the finals will have to take zeros and rolling over 1500 poker points

[Mannyfan]

Is Leovegas a Teamworld? thought that was usa guy