1. #106
    sweethook
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    i love you all ..

  2. #107
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    Quote Originally Posted by sweethook View Post
    i love you all ..

  3. #108
    doubledime
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    So if I'm in a state that does not have sports gambling, are my Bet Points worthless?

  4. #109
    pimike
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    Quote Originally Posted by doubledime View Post
    So if I'm in a state that does not have sports gambling, are my Bet Points worthless?
    Hope not

    Give me my gift cards

  5. #110
    swordsandtequila
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    Quote Originally Posted by SBR Andy View Post
    We are looking at additional ways to earn status for members located in non-legal states, such as winning a contest, reaching a betpoint milestone, or becoming a trusted community member. More to come on that. Obviously the main focus is on the legalized market. However, we want to ensure all members can continue to participate.
    Considering the top 3 states by population (California, Texas, Florida) don't have legalized sports gambling, what's the point (pun intended)? With no store, i.e. bitcoin/giftcards, points are worthless for a large majority. If I want a fukn' hat I'll buy one.

  6. #111
    manny24
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    Quote Originally Posted by milwaukee mike View Post
    the last time i saw you, you were eating about $1000 worth of meat at one of the bashes, so at least you got your money's worth!

    hopefully all is well my friend, and maybe we'll see each other again

  7. #112
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    Better shot at dating Gisele than getting a gift card.

    Quote Originally Posted by pimike View Post
    Hope not

    Give me my gift cards

  8. #113
    kidcudi92
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    I have multiple decks of SBR cards. Please PM me for a YUGEEEEEE deal. Maybe they are rare!

    Sarcasm

  9. #114
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    I don’t see any options to redeem for sportsbook gift cards is it ever coming or is it already here and this site thinks I’m in an illegal state where it’s not legal.

  10. #115
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Kraken View Post
    4100 points for sale, $25
    5,000 for $30.00 from as well.......

  11. #116
    cincinnatikid513
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    sbrbetpointslivesmatertoo
    Last edited by cincinnatikid513; 11-14-22 at 11:32 AM.

  12. #117
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Kraken View Post
    4100 points for sale, $25
    Quote Originally Posted by Rob7168 View Post
    5,000 for $30.00 from as well.......
    Can't imagine you guys are that desperate for 25-30 bucks. Might as well ride it out and see what happens at this point

  13. #118
    USCPHILLYGUY
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    Look. My only issue is this: IF this was a limited reopening of the store then just say that & don’t run out of things in 4 hours. Also, you’re running bet point contest for fantasy football participants then pay out via PayPal like you’re doing in other contests. Just very disappointing especially for guys who don’t have legalized sports betting.

  14. #119
    wquine
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    Quote Originally Posted by USCPHILLYGUY View Post
    Look. My only issue is this: IF this was a limited reopening of the store then just say that & don’t run out of things in 4 hours. Also, you’re running bet point contest for fantasy football participants then pay out via PayPal like you’re doing in other contests. Just very disappointing especially for guys who don’t have legalized sports betting.

    Does feel like the rug has been pulled out a little bit. Some people have been here from the 90s. That's like internet stone age. Relic or not SBR needs to be preserved with some added value.

  15. #120
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    When a company or entity is sold, the assets and liabilities are part of the negotiations. One of two things happened.

    1. The old SBR threw us under the bus by slashing or drastically discounting the value of the store/points as part of
    original negotiations

    or

    2. The new SBR owner's due diligence underestimated the value of the point system and are now backpedaling
    on their original commitment to honor existing points. They are now scrambling to put together a plan that would
    pacify membership.

    Either way, given the total lack of transparency over the past 13 months, we will never know what really happened. They have put the mods in a shitty situation.

    Business is business, welcome to the world of corporate America.

  16. #121
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    stiffs. hope they are ready to pay out free play for my apache local.

  17. #122
    pavyracer
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    We went from, the store is temprorarily closed to the store will open and your points can be redeemed, the store is closed again after 3 days run out of stock, the store will be closed permanently and your points may worth something in the future.

    What a disaster!
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  18. #123
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    Just out of curiosity, what country is SBR located in?

  19. #124
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    This feels like FTX
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  20. #125
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  21. #126
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    Will they really pay beat the bullseye winners?

  22. #127
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    one of these days you guys will realize that your US dollar are worth about as much as these betpoints

  23. #128
    WireWire
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    Imagine thinking your going to get paid in the NFL contest

  24. #129
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    Not sure about the current financial situation, but regardless of profitability, it has to be said that John & the previous owners were extremely generous.
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  25. #130
    manny24
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    there was a lot of time and money put into the old bashes

    from the paid airfare meet n greets free booze flowing everywhere poker tourneys, golf tourneys and giant dinner banquets

    what SBRJohn did was truly amazing like Gino said and could not expect to be duplicated

    what new ownership has done is pretty unbelievable too!


  26. #131
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    freeplays in domestic books should be the most logical and easiest way to make bet points valuable until the rest is built up. that really should start asap.

    as for those without legalized betting, you need to give them something. maybe betpoints to paypal cash.

  27. #132
    Optional
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    This is an official thread to get info across to users.

    Take any further FTX conspiracy stuff and general trolling to another thread please.
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  28. #133
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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    This is an official thread to get info across to users.

    Take any further FTX conspiracy stuff and general trolling to another thread please.

    you are such a good man. i truly feel bad for all the shit you have been through this past year. you definitely deserve a raise
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  29. #134
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    My pro membership is up this month and I don't see the point of staying a pro anymore. Just to participate in a few contests? Hardly makes sense. Since the purchase this place has changed so much. All the push toward the legal books yet whomever bought this place really hasn't done much to improve it and has done mostly things to make it worse for us members.

  30. #135
    Optional
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    Quote Originally Posted by patswin View Post
    My pro membership is up this month and I don't see the point of staying a pro anymore. Just to participate in a few contests? Hardly makes sense. Since the purchase this place has changed so much. All the push toward the legal books yet whomever bought this place really hasn't done much to improve it and has done mostly things to make it worse for us members.
    It isn't going to cost you anything apart from 1500 betpoints, which would end up with no value if you do not renew.

    No reason not to that I can see.
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  31. #136
    trytrytry
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    Quote Originally Posted by patswin View Post
    My pro membership is up this month and I don't see the point of staying a pro anymore. Just to participate in a few contests? Hardly makes sense. Since the purchase this place has changed so much. All the push toward the legal books yet whomever bought this place really hasn't done much to improve it and has done mostly things to make it worse for us members.

    patswin

    I mean if youre going to leave the site and focus on other things sure but with the minimal betpoints needed why not bet on the come and stay a Pro? What else would your existing points be used for? use the points go PRO and if frustrated with the place check in 6 months and see whats up? I dont see a downside.


    I guess those of us willing to be in for the long haul and the mentioned potential would want less PROS, less competition for the few PRO money contests underway (next one is world cup something or another) but seems you as a long time great member should stick it out! maybe at some point SBR bling will be a collectable some day. lol. Or there is some way they actually set up some points paid forum contests for prizes. or use in sportsbooks if your state is in play. Who knows? Just not much downside.
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  32. #137
    SEAHAWKHARRY
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    Of course you with 225k points wants it to come back by All means try try try

  33. #138
    SEAHAWKHARRY
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    I would I only have 7k points lol but you have probably the most here

  34. #139
    USCPHILLYGUY
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    Quote Originally Posted by patswin View Post
    My pro membership is up this month and I don't see the point of staying a pro anymore. Just to participate in a few contests? Hardly makes sense. Since the purchase this place has changed so much. All the push toward the legal books yet whomever bought this place really hasn't done much to improve it and has done mostly things to make it worse for us members.
    Is the MRSPATSWIN?


  35. #140
    brock
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    SBR may be waiting to reopen. 80% of posters will lose all points in one six months.

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