This is an interesting topic. We all know SBR is doing a hell of a job with the points program, but can it really last? You gotta think that they are losing a ton of money with all the iPad's and sportsbook cash being bought right?
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The money spent on items is only a fraction of what Sbr recieves in monthly affliate money.Also books welcome new ideas to keep a stead stream of sign ups coming in .Comment -
Yes it will last as long as guys like Rush ans tltaylor89 have 0 in their daily balances.Comment -
Lol pavy all my points are in the book.Comment -
Originally posted by pavyracer
fixed it for ya
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SBR points attracts/keeps posters, which they need to make money...Originally posted by RushComment -
If not, other forums will leave them in the dust, as many are adding point programs of their own.Comment -
Well I'm not receiving any points so you can argue I'm not a burden to the program. I wonder how many guys would still post if they were not given points.Originally posted by Rushfixed it for yaComment -
very good question...hmmmmOriginally posted by pavyracerComment -
how many ipads and sportsbook cash do you think are being purchased? most lose their points in the casino or something.Comment -
quality over quantityOriginally posted by pavyracerComment -
the sportsbook cash isn't costing anyone anything, since it pretty much has enough rollover restrictions to ensure almost nobody cashes any of it out...Comment -
Let's hope soComment -
I hope so too. I cashed out $575 worth of gift cards last week hope to do it againComment -
I think they are doin okComment -
Wow. stiffy has been posting again. How has it been? Still lucky stealing points?Originally posted by ucbearcats1027Comment -
Sorry for interrupting the topic but I´ll never let that guy post in peace. Such as**oles do not deserve it.Comment -
The points is a moneymaker for SBR, you obviously don't have any idea of marketingOriginally posted by RushComment -
Nice job!Originally posted by freeVICKComment -
The loyalty points program is working great. As a business you hope you can pass the costs on plus a profit to sponsors sometime in the future. But first you have to prove its a well managed program that offers results along with branding. As some may recall the first few days of the program it was near chaos. There were quite a few calling for it to be totally scraped. It is here for good now.
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Originally posted by SBR_JohnThe loyalty points program is working great. As a business you hope you can pass the costs on plus a profit to sponsors sometime in the future. But first you have to prove its a well managed program that offers results along with branding. As some may recall the first few days of the program it was near chaos. There were quite a few calling for it to be totally scraped. It is here for good now.
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Originally posted by Fishhead
Most do not have the money to make it work other than some fukkin wristbands and fukkin hats.
Most forums have little revenue anymoreComment -
SBR gets affiliate revenue from the sportsbook every time they sign a new member via a free cash deposit or free play purchased via SBR points. Whether it is cost per acquisition (one time payment) or revenue sharing or a combination of both I do not know. They also make money from selling ad space on the various websites to sportsbooks. Not to mention the money just from the regular people who deposit after clicking an affiliate banner and signing up at a room.
If SBR points system ever comes to a point where it is unprofitable no doubt inflation would occur to make the system profitable again. People would get pissed off but because it is free 95% of them would stick around. In fact it's already occurred to a certain extent with the transaction fee in the SBR sportsbook and the costs of cash/freeplays going up/disappearing altogether.
You have to consider that SBR points program subsidizes marketing costs via branded merchandise as well so it is not strictly a revenue model. I think if SBR ever got to leveraging its current playerbase offering no deposit poker/casino bonuses, deposit bonuses at poker/SB/casino rooms and poker rakeback they would be really making money.
All that being said it's a great business model and kudos to SBR_john/staff for thinking it up (or borrowing it
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Pavyracer why are you not getting any pointsComment -
I have asked not to receive any.Originally posted by nobsComment -
people lose their points betting just like they do in the books. probably even quicker as it is essentially play money with nothing in reality to lose.
the points are genius. wish i would have thought of that idea first.Comment -
Originally posted by pavyracer
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A man of principle!Originally posted by pavyracerComment -
sbr points are the greatest thing since sliced breadComment -
I'm about to get a iPod touch
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ok now how about the REAL reason..?Originally posted by pavyracer
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points are fun, i hope they lastComment -
They are an excellent incentive to be active on this site... There are times when I'm strictly points betting during bad losing streaks!Comment -
The points are genius, they bring alot more traffic, which in turn SBR can get more revenue from sponsors, the majority of shit they give away is tshirts made in china. Win Win for everyone. It gives degens a reason to play with these points that they usually give back just like money they give back to the sponsors. Everyone thinks they're gonna cash out big with the books & get a flat screen from SBR. But I think we see who is winning here, it's SBRComment -
I don't use deodorant after I shower.Originally posted by ShamsWoof10ok now how about the REAL reason..?
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