POKER IS BACK !! SBR Spring Poker Event 2018

[AndyVip]

Gl all

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First table filled up quickly.

It was full when I tried to register about 30 mins before the start.


I'm noticing the stack sizes already look quite a bit larger already 40 mins in. Should make the final table a better experience hopefully.

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12 left at the break

Stack sizes to Blind size is much nicer at this point than usual.

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@Drew, Received a report that non-starters were not booted after 15 mins as expected in first tourney. Not confirmed myself.

[BigOrange]

@Drew, Received a report that non-starters were not booted after 15 mins as expected in first tourney. Not confirmed myself.

Non starters should pay a 50 point fine for not showing up.

[RudyRuetigger]

@Drew, Received a report that non-starters were not booted after 15 mins as expected in first tourney. Not confirmed myself.

I can confirm as I did not show up in time

Non starters should pay a 50 point fine for not showing up.

we all don't rely on sbr to make up for a shit show pga pro salary

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Thanks Rudy.



Bubble broken after 75 mins play today.

5 stacks left between 10k and 20k, and two short stacks.

Looking good for final table play still.

[The Giant]

We have to show up on time??

I've made a habit of showing up about 35-40 minutes after the tournament started.

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After 90 mins there are 3 left with about 20x BB each.

600/1200 level 11


These 3 have been fighting for about 10 mins so far.

Much better way to have a final table playout than the usual shove or fold every hand style at this point.

Extra chips in play from 50 players seems like a good change to me here.

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We have to show up on time??

I've made a habit of showing up about 35-40 minutes after the tournament started.

Supposed to be Giant.

4. Player may participate in one daily qualifier tournament per day. No shows will be ejected after 15 minutes.

[SBR Drew]

@Drew, Received a report that non-starters were not booted after 15 mins as expected in first tourney. Not confirmed myself.

checking this now.

[bonzaii]

We have to show up on time??

I've made a habit of showing up about 35-40 minutes after the tournament started.

Just show up, play the first hand, and sit out.

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Epic heads up battle between Dhristov and JayTris to take early lead in Spring Championship.

Been going at it over 10mmins already.

Just hit level 13 after 1hr 45min 15BB v 30BB

1500/3000 blinds

[unde0087]

I guess I didn't read much in the new format but only paying 8 out of 50 and one less tournament a day? So we are trying to get more players on tables but talking 80 payouts per week away? I am seeing this turning an already limited game play into a ghost town.

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1hr 48 min total

Congrats winners






Have to say as far as play ability and avg playing time per player, this format looks better.


All the feedback at table was still that the daily points prizes are not enough. But that should not be a big thing I don't think. If we get to the end of this promo and data shows a drop off in overall activity resulting from poker points I'd think it will be adjusted.

The less points needed to keep daily activity up, the more money justifiable for real prizes and more annual promos.

[Hugh Madbrough]

Epic heads up battle between Dhristov and JayTris to take early lead in Spring Championship.

Been going at it over 10mmins already.

Just hit level 13 after 1hr 45min 15BB v 30BB

1500/3000 blinds

Opti, how does one know if they are top 100, papi? I want in.

1hr 48 min total

Congrats winners






Have to say as far as play ability and avg playing time per player, this format looks better.


All the feedback at table was still that the daily points prizes are not enough. But that should not be a big thing I don't think. If we get to the end of this promo and data shows a drop off in overall activity resulting from poker points I'd think it will be adjusted.

The less points needed to keep daily activity up, the more money justifiable for real prizes and more annual promos.

In all honesty 30 points for an hour and a half of play, ain't enough. If only top 8 pay out, give the players some motivation.

[bonzaii]

Were some of yall not around when this promo was first announced? It's not about the dailies for this promo. It's about the last tournament(top 100) where if you are one of the two lucky cocksuckas to run well you come away with some cold hard cash. Well actually youll have to take bitcoin.

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Opti, how does one know if they are top 100, papi? I want in.


In all honesty 30 points for an hour and a half of play, ain't enough. If only top 8 pay out, give the players some motivation.

I am not sure what Drew plans with that Hugh. Sam was posting a weekly leaderboard last year.

I do get that. Of course it feels the same for me. I win most of my points from poker over the years too. But is has been super generous and easy, so this just feels like a big change today. Not saying we will, but hopefully most poker players will get used to it after a few weeks and not see it as negatively as today.

Less daily points really is better for real poker players wanting to play for real. Maybe this is too much less but one thing it will do for sure is cull out those that only joined to suck points from poker as efficiently as possible, or trying to use multiple accounts to get more than deserved. The introduction of betpoints for bitcoin changed the situation as far as being able to live with points leaks as much.

[bonzaii]

I just realized something, not sure if this has been said already, but how come an international person can get paid in bitcoin for this promo but they can't cashout bitcoin with their points?

[Hugh Madbrough]

Were some of yall not around when this promo was first announced? It's not about the dailies for this promo. It's about the last tournament(top 100) where if you are one of the two lucky cocksuckas to run well you come away with some cold hard cash. Well actually youll have to take bitcoin.

I understand, pai, that it's all about the last tournament but is there standings or a 40 to 1 point system, like Nascar? There's has to be a way to find out daily, yao ming.

I am not sure what Drew plans with that Hugh. Sam was posting a weekly leaderboard last year.

I do get that. Of course it feels the same for me. I win most of my points from poker over the years too. But is has been super generous and easy, so this just feels like a big change today. Not saying we will, but hopefully most poker players will get used to it after a few weeks and not see it as negatively as today.

Less daily points really is better for real poker players wanting to play for real. Maybe this is too much less but one thing it will do for sure is cull out those that only joined to suck points from poker as efficiently as possible, or trying to use multiple accounts to get more than deserved. The introduction of betpoints for bitcoin changed the situation as far as being able to live with points leaks as much.

I would been cool with a cool 80 but I understand, it's out of your hands. 30 made me feel like a cheap prostitute.

[bonzaii]

I guess I didn't read much in the new format but only paying 8 out of 50 and one less tournament a day? So we are trying to get more players on tables but talking 80 payouts per week away? I am seeing this turning an already limited game play into a ghost town.

[unde0087]

Hugh, they will have standings posted, the first tournament just got over. Settle it down a notch pal.

[SBR Drew]

I am not sure what Drew plans with that Hugh. Sam was posting a weekly leaderboard last year.

I do get that. Of course it feels the same for me. I win most of my points from poker over the years too. But is has been super generous and easy, so this just feels like a big change today. Not saying we will, but hopefully most poker players will get used to it after a few weeks and not see it as negatively as today.

Less daily points really is better for real poker players wanting to play for real. Maybe this is too much less but one thing it will do for sure is cull out those that only joined to suck points from poker as efficiently as possible, or trying to use multiple accounts to get more than deserved. The introduction of betpoints for bitcoin changed the situation as far as being able to live with points leaks as much.

Standing will be posted day after every morning. So the Leader board will be posted tomorrow morning for today's poker.

[SBR Drew]

I can confirm as I did not show up in time
we all don't rely on sbr to make up for a shit show pga pro salary

Rudy you must have been logged in to poker on your computer but forgot to play the tournament. In this case the system thinks you are playing thus it wont kick you out. If you were NOT logged in then the system would have removed you as a no show.

[Greenline]

Standing will be posted day after every morning. So the Leader board will be posted tomorrow morning for today's poker.

Do only cashes count on leaderboard, or all places?

[thechaoz]

Time to find out who the real broke asses here are. Waiting for that leaderboard

[bobbywaves]

Do only cashes count on leaderboard, or all places?

Only cashes count.

[big joe 1212]

How many people got shut out of the 8pm?

[wquine]

This kills it for anyone new or people that have jobs, family etc. no longer worth it. hopefully this system dies after this promo.

[Mr KLC]

I enjoy SBR poker, and am looking forward to the contest. It's been a while since we've had our last one, and I'm ready to roll. The one thing I see as a repercussion of the reduced payouts is that the tables are going to be more empty due to less rollovers being done.

[Enkhbat]

149 of 150 possible seats are filled. Good turnout.

We will see how tough bobbywaves talks in 2 months haha, I mean at best he is probably gonna average 50 points per week.

Good start Optional

[thetrinity]

1hr 48 min total

Congrats winners






Have to say as far as play ability and avg playing time per player, this format looks better.


All the feedback at table was still that the daily points prizes are not enough. But that should not be a big thing I don't think. If we get to the end of this promo and data shows a drop off in overall activity resulting from poker points I'd think it will be adjusted.

The less points needed to keep daily activity up, the more money justifiable for real prizes and more annual promos.

Pretty much agree.

I like the new payout structure aside from the amounts, and 8pm is a better start time than 7 or 9 for me. I do think some players probably got shut out. Once I'm qualified, there won't be any motivation to play these anymore though.

[Hugh Madbrough]

Hugh, they will have standings posted, the first tournament just got over. Settle it down a notch pal.

Listen friend, I do what I want.

Standings, I'm with it. Just please up the prize pool. I can't even afford the $1/$2 Ambition Table with a 30 point payout.

[cincinnatikid513]

somebody come play poker with me 1-2 2-4 i don't care i'm so bored and i'm a terrible player easy chips

[blankoblanco]

This kills it for anyone new or people that have jobs, family etc. no longer worth it. hopefully this system dies after this promo.

Have to agree. Was looking forward to the next poker promo before but this sadly just isn't even worth the time.