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    spider
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    1012 entries (non-pros) axed in BTP contest


    BTP Contest down to 695 entries from 1707.


    1012 non-pros got axed, including #4 entry who already had earned 3500 pts and had a good chance to cash.

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    RudyRuetigger
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    I bet most were duplicates anyway

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    franklee168
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    I'm so stoked that now I'm 590 out of 696 instead of 1596 out of 1701! Woot Woot!!!!

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    triplecrown333
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    lol, i am worse, i joined a week too late and disqualified for prizes ...

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    actiondan
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    They'll be missed

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    jjgold
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    That's a ton

    Cheapos

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    franklee168
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    That's a ton

    Cheapos
    Coach, your promotion/hype was a failure.

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    unde0087
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    I figured half would be dumped not 3/4 of the field, what a joke

    So many betpoints wasted

    #betpointslivesmatter

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    For 10 weeks, 2/3 of the field were able to fuk around and take points that are practically worthless to them.

    I went from 89 to 56 in BTP. So, 37% in the top 100 and currently "in the money" didn't turn pro. This is further proof non-pros are going to stay non-pros regardless of BTP.

    Compare the results next year, make it Pros only and see the amount of people who turn pro to join vs prior years.

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    KVB
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    #4 dropped out?

    lol...put's me back in top 10. I think it sounded better to be in the top 10 of 1700 (though more like 1500 with all the late entries) than to be in the top 10 of less than 700.

    I went from top .5% to top 1.5%...

    But these are all numbers, it's now time for the race to the top.


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    RudyRuetigger
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    we still have 7 weeks left??

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    These guys couldn't put up a $100 to go Pro? Unreal.

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    sry to hear the news #4. you will (not) be missed.

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    Does last place still get $500?

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    unde0087
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    Quote Originally Posted by Inspirited View Post
    sry to hear the news #4. you will (not) be missed.
    Unfortunately after a late night at the gloryholes to come up with the $100 he slept through his alarm and didn't finish the application. This is a tragic situation on several levels now. RIP

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    zert
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    Why should nonpros pay a 100 to play in a contest?

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    AUSTINRUSSELL
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    Nice moved me up a few spots

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    Quote Originally Posted by zert View Post
    Why should nonpros pay a 100 to play in a contest?
    you absolutely don't have to, except you'll get nothing from said contest in the form of prizes other than points which cannot be used for anything other than a t-shirt? if you are a non-pro

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    GUMMO77
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    Quote Originally Posted by AUSTINRUSSELL View Post
    Nice moved me up a few spots
    Me too. I'm hovering around the $1 winning range.

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    I can't believe that many were non pros! Just think how many worthless betpoints were dished out to them that should of been distributed to pros who can actually use the points to purchase items in the store.

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    b1slickguy
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    Quote Originally Posted by franklee168 View Post
    I'm so stoked that now I'm 590 out of 696 instead of 1596 out of 1701! Woot Woot!!!!

    I was bumped up 2 notches ahead of you.
    Hitting my stride banging out 40%.
    Good luck the rest of the way.

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    Yes, I was a non-pro who was cut because of non payment to a charity of your choice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BestPlay2day View Post
    I can't believe that many were non pros! Just think how many worthless betpoints were dished out to them that should of been distributed to pros who can actually use the points to purchase items in the store.
    The betpoints are just as worthless to pros . They are freeplay points.

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    unde0087
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    Quote Originally Posted by zert View Post
    The betpoints are just as worthless to pros . They are freeplay points.
    try to think before you post, please

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    Quote Originally Posted by zert View Post
    The betpoints are just as worthless to pros . They are freeplay points.

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    brokedikk shot takers

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    Quote Originally Posted by RudyRuetigger View Post
    I bet most were duplicates anyway
    Good point - Probably not able to provide id on multiple accounts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zert View Post
    The betpoints are just as worthless to pros . They are freeplay points.
    You know how a freeplay works, right?

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    Sad. The math has gotten so much better than when I posted this years ago as well. More people need to see this I think.

    http://www.sportsbookreview.com/foru...v-even-us.html

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    RudyRuetigger
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    Quote Originally Posted by BuckyOne View Post
    Good point - Probably not able to provide id on multiple accounts.
    I am for havin to be Pro to even join

    At the very minimum, verification of identity should be enforced

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    Housemoney
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    That must be why I get 470 this week instead of the normal 100 or so I normally get for going 3-2.

    My freeplay is only 328

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    spider
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    Quote Originally Posted by Housemoney View Post
    That must be why I get 470 this week instead of the normal 100 or so I normally get for going 3-2.

    My freeplay is only 328

    It's because the non pros have been removed and it's showing what the payout would have been now (470), instead of the actual payout you got (328) with the non-pros included.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BestPlay2day View Post
    I can't believe that many were non pros! Just think how many worthless betpoints were dished out to them that should of been distributed to pros who can actually use the points to purchase items in the store.
    I was a non pro who renewed my pro status with 3000 points from winning a parlay off of a winning btp week.

    So the points were useful to me at least.

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    My cokk has gotten bigger every year I have been a PRO. It's not a one time thing.

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