[SBR_John]

As a tribute to industry pioneer Russ 'The Hawk' Hawkins who tragically passed away 2 weeks ago, SBR will hold a high stakes college football bowl capping contest!

We will adopt and follow all of Russ's rules.

You make 15 picks. Five picks will be designated as a 1 star, five picks as a 2 star and five picks as a 3 star.

SBR will award the winner $5,000 cash - bam!
2nd place 50,000 betpoints - WTF?
3rd place 25,000 betpoints - craddle me
4th place a signed photo of Natalie hugging Jonelyn at the SBR Christmas party - business as usual

Entry fee is 2,500 betpoints and last day to enter is December 17th. SBR Pros only. If you are non Pro go Pro or join a team. If you are outside the US you can buy points, whatever you do don't miss this one!

More details to come.

[milwaukee mike]

holy schnike john

wish you announced this a couple days ago before i lost my 6400 points

[playersonly69]

Can we just pay a $250 entry fee to get into the contest like I used to do at MajorWager?



I dont have any points, but I have pentry of cash to spend!

[str]

Can we use free points for this?

C'mon John, tis the season right?

[SBR Lou]

Can we just pay a $250 entry fee to get into the contest like I used to do at MajorWager?

Unfortunately no, the buy-in is 2,500 betpoints.

[Housemoney]

Guess I better start trying to roll over some poker points.

[TheMoneyShot]

Holy Smokes! But I like the High Roller Stuff!

[d2bets]

How many people do you suppose will enter this? 20? 40? 80? 150?

[SamDiamond]

Expect my Pro application shortly.

Well done, SBR.

[k13]

Sounds interesting. Only top 3 payout or depending how many play?

[SBR Lou]

Sounds interesting. Only top 3 payout or depending how many play?

Top 3 keeps true to the format Russ used at MW.

[SBR_John]

I would hope we could get 25 to 40. The high entry fee will limit participation. Hopefully the early announcement will allow some time for teams to form.

[nosniboR11]

early announcement very good

[BIGDAY]

Interesting...

I'll be forming a team...

[PAULYPOKER]

[k13]

Top 3 keeps true to the format Russ used at MW.

Can I bet that I'll finish 4th if I play.

[shari91]

Mikey if you need pts when the time comes, let me know.

I expect to be repaid in a 10 min spree at CVS at the Bash next year if it's in the US (because I know you're cashing). Ask IWin and Mugsy how much damage I do in there before saying yes though! xo

[wtt0315]

How about some satalette poker tournaments to get the entry's
Maybe 100 point buy in every 25 entries pays 1 entry and so forth

[downsouth]

How many will ask me to borrow the points to enter?

[SBR_John]

We will wait until the last week to decide if we want to offer a seat or two via satellite contests of some kind. If participation is strong none will be offered so as not to hurt the chances of the paid participants.

[milwaukee mike]

Mikey if you need pts when the time comes, let me know.

I expect to be repaid in a 10 min spree at CVS at the Bash next year if it's in the US (because I know you're cashing). Ask IWin and Mugsy how much damage I do in there before saying yes though! xo

i remember you bought a ton of sweets? surprised iwin and mug didn't eat them all before even leaving the store...

[RudyRuetigger]

How many will ask me to borrow the points to enter?

i might need points by then

(serious)

[borednaz]

How many will ask me to borrow the points to enter?

I'd suspect you get hit hit up at least 5-8 times. BigDay pal, I'd be willing to join a team with you. Let's see if we can grab maybe Milwaukee Mike? a 3x split for the points wouldn't be to hard for any of us to muster before December 17th.

[BigDeem5]

How do i get points? OMFG

[mrpooh]

how will the 5k be paid?

[BigDeem5]

Cash. Via Cashier's Check.

[borednaz]

how will the 5k be paid?

In your case, they will borrow the 5k from you but then never send it to you with the interest promised.

[milwaukee mike]

I'd suspect you get hit hit up at least 5-8 times. BigDay pal, I'd be willing to join a team with you. Let's see if we can grab maybe Milwaukee Mike? a 3x split for the points wouldn't be to hard for any of us to muster before December 17th.

i would rather play alone, but that would probably depend on cashing dec 15th poker tourney, since i'm probably sitting on -8,000 points when leafer/hels win the challenges.

so if i could play it by ear, i'd be more than happy to join you and bigday though in the very likely event that i'm points broke. or if some points fall on me from the sky i could do one entry for me, and one with you guys.

minnesota/milwaukee/arizona family guy combo would be unstoppable.

[horja1]

another great contest

[JAKEPEAVY21]

anyone care to stake me? I'm 1st in the high roller football and 2nd in beat the prick currently..you buy me in and we split the profits 50-50

[milwaukee mike]

anyone care to stake me? I'm 1st in the high roller football and 2nd in beat the prick currently..you buy me in and we split the profits 50-50

oh crap if peavy's playing we might all be playing for 2nd...

interesting deal, i have a feeling there might be a lot of stakes offered at the last minute depending on entry size

[borednaz]

i would rather play alone, but that would probably depend on cashing dec 15th poker tourney, since i'm probably sitting on -8,000 points when leafer/hels win the challenges.

so if i could play it by ear, i'd be more than happy to join you and bigday though in the very likely event that i'm points broke. or if some points fall on me from the sky i could do one entry for me, and one with you guys.

minnesota/milwaukee/arizona family guy combo would be unstoppable.

It's funny you said that. I'm really dependent on how I do in the Big one for poker myself on how I stack out for this event. Don't get me wrong I can earn it all probably by myself with just daily poker. But I'd rather limit my risk and have 2 other great minds to help. I mean let's face it you were right, between the three of us we'd have the different divisions covered.

[ZetaPsi808]

anyone care to stake me? I'm 1st in the high roller football and 2nd in beat the prick currently..you buy me in and we split the profits 50-50

i will stake you. you seem like a sharp guy.

what would stop you from keeping the whole prize to yourself tho if u win? i doubt the mods would get involved.

we would have to work out some conditions first, 2500 points is serious business.

[SBR Lou]

Can I bet that I'll finish 4th if I play.

You're just gunnin' for a signed pic of JoJo, pal.

[JAKEPEAVY21]

i will stake you. you seem like a sharp guy.

what would stop you from keeping the whole prize to yourself tho if u win? i doubt the mods would get involved.

we would have to work out some conditions first, 2500 points is serious business.

I wasn't really expecting to have any takers on this but figured I would throw it out there and see if i got any bites..other than ttwarrior and yisman, I doubt you will find many, if any on sbr with a bad thing to say about me. I live my life honestly regarding business and am the type to always pay debts immediately. It would have to be on the honor system, so you would have to weigh the risk of that into your decision. Either way, all good and I hope all is well back in NY.