Thoughts on the Feb 15 points rule changes??

[SBR_John]

SBR John. You guys need to get the software MAC compatible NOW

I agree. I'm pushing for it. Mobile device play is the future but unfortunately for SBR we can not seem to get to the present.


Some really great ideas from poker to multi levels of Pro status.

[Flexin]

non pro's now know how the negro's felt in the 50's and 60's

Yeah its unreal how similar it is.

James

[Robber]

I got screwed. big bet to make up for higher price and lost it all

[Al Masters]

Al......I think they're right about the rake fee.

Here.....lets check for sure.....

send me 98 points. I'll make sure there'sno rake fee incurred.

I want to do this simply because i really like Al Masters.....and thats how I roll!!

Opie,i would send you the 98 points to get to the bottom of this rake fee question,however in my current condition it would take me 49 days to get the 98 points to you, but thanks for the offer.

By the way thanks for liking me, or did you just want to get me for 98points,hard to read you guys in pink polo shirts.

Good first vid.

[swaindexter]

The tightening of the points program helps make the points giveaways like the 700,000+ points given away to the poker players this month much easier. Plus, for now it is doubtful there will be any major price increases this year if the plan works as we expect it to. As always, we are open to your ideas.

Why screw the people whom do not play poker here??? Just wondering, do not really care about points Do not know what to use them on since I do not use the books YOU support. But a very good question????

[LLXC]

Understand the changes. Don't think it's a big deal. Wish I was fortunate enough to even get a point playing poker though...

[Al Masters]

Right. Non-pros can do the same stuff with them except cashout on the same item. Both pros and non-pros can hit it big at the points casino and cash out a real $250 sportsbook cash credit.

Bill are you sure about this statement about cashing out for a $250 cash credit,my understanding is that went out the window on Febuary 15th as far as non pros are concerned and now can only get a cash credit if we open up a new account and not in an existing account.


Bill another question, will the sbr store ever have food items or gift cards available to Canadians?

[Doug]

What has changed ?

[Flexin]

Bill are you sure about this statement about cashing out for a $250 cash credit,my understanding is that went out the window on Febuary 15th as far as non pros are concerned and now can only get a cash credit if we open up a new account and not in an existing account. Bill another question, will the sbr store ever have food items or gift cards available to Canadians?

Yes it has to be a new account from what I understand. So in that case one $25, $100 or $250 from each book that you do not deal with at the moment.

James

[slickeddie]

Opie,i would send you the 98 points to get to the bottom of this rake fee question,however in my current condition it would take me 49 days to get the 98 points to you, but thanks for the offer.

By the way thanks for liking me, or did you just want to get me for 98points,hard to read you guys in pink polo shirts.

LMAO. Now that's worth something.

[SBR_John]

What has changed ?

For you since you are a Pro the only change was an 8% price increase in the store. Non Pros are limited to transferring points to 2 points a day and can only buy certain items in the store.

[pico]

3 pages mow

[Bill Dozer]

no problems with system, other then price increase. dont do it anymore, kthx johnny.

The price increase is really only virtual with all the poker and new contests. It's like a store increasing the price of a TV by 100 bucks and putting 120 bucks in your wallet.

[opie1988]

Opie,i would send you the 98 points to get to the bottom of this rake fee question,however in my current condition it would take me 49 days to get the 98 points to you, but thanks for the offer.

By the way thanks for liking me, or did you just want to get me for 98points,hard to read you guys in pink polo shirts.

Good first vid.

I do like you, Al!

I find that I like the vast majority of Canadians.....plus...you bet a lot of NHL!!

[jjgold]

I support anything Walker does here

[swaindexter]

Funny how only certain questions get answered by John or Mods???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

[G's pks]

Funny how only certain questions get answered by John or Mods???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

now also point giving/receiving removed from services plays forum...

[Al Masters]

The price increase is really only virtual with all the poker and new contests. It's like a store increasing the price of a TV by 100 bucks and putting 120 bucks in your wallet.

Bill, im wondering you anwsered this question yet let the questions in post 77 go unanswered.

Thanks
Al

[Flexin]

Bill, im wondering you anwsered this question yet let the questions in post 77 go unanswered.

Thanks
Al

What he said is right. He just left out the fact that non pros can only use it for a new book sign up. It has been answered a few times in other threads.

James

[rm18]

I am glad I am not black this could not imagine my life not being an SBR pro

[tblues2005]

SBRJohn,

I have several ideas here to make it even better here. I do think that if you deposit $200 in a years span at a sponsor you should be able to be a pro and keep your status. Then take Rudy's idea and do that for higher levels based on how much you deposit on a yearly basis. The only drawback is that you would have to stay with a certain book though unless you had it to where you can send pms every time that someone made a deposit into one.

I have some non pros that have told me though that they cannot have the horse contests in the horse racing forum because of the 2 point limit. I suggest you to see to it that can be done in some way with contests like if that can be done through your create a contest. Another way is to give the non pros a chance to transfer as much as they like if they have above so many posts that would be a good idea too. JoeyP was saying this and he wasn't very pleased by it. I hope you can help on that.

[Al Masters]

What he said is right. He just left out the fact that non pros can only use it for a new book sign up. It has been answered a few times in other threads.

James

James, while i appreciate your attempt to answer the question,i see you didn't read post 77 as the question was about gift cards and food items in the sbr store.

[Flexin]

James, while i appreciate your attempt to answer the question,i see you didn't read post 77 as the question was about gift cards and food items in the sbr store.

I forgot about the second part (read it the first time but not when going back to check your question). That has been asked more then once but I have never seen an answer given for that question.

James

[Robber]

someone help my order was canceled and sam tells me i can make it again but only at higher price. so i try to make back the diff with a ml bet and it lost. lost alot of pts.

never been able to get anything from store except once a 5% dsi bonus on my deposit

[brad89]

You want us to give you points because you lost them?

[G's pks]

someone help my order was canceled and sam tells me i can make it again but only at higher price. so i try to make back the diff with a ml bet and it lost. lost alot of pts.

never been able to get anything from store except once a 5% dsi bonus on my deposit

Sam is always dead on and helpful I am sure he is telling you how it has to be...one of the best at sbr...

Losing your bet was a bet you made by choice take responsibilities for your own actions...

[Flexin]

someone help my order was canceled and sam tells me i can make it again but only at higher price. so i try to make back the diff with a ml bet and it lost. lost alot of pts. never been able to get anything from store except once a 5% dsi bonus on my deposit

What were you trying to buy?

James

[SBR_John]

I have some non pros that have told me though that they cannot have the horse contests in the horse racing forum because of the 2 point limit.

All I can say is they need to go Pro.

[Hoja Verdes]

I don't think the changes went far enough. In my opinion, points should be for pros only. Send a clear message that all it takes is a $200 deposit to reap the full benefits of SBR.

[swaindexter]

all i can say is they need to go pro.

why ??????????????????????????????

[Hoja Verdes]

someone help my order was canceled and sam tells me i can make it again but only at higher price. so i try to make back the diff with a ml bet and it lost. lost alot of pts.

never been able to get anything from store except once a 5% dsi bonus on my deposit

Shameless, lol.

[Robber]

What were you trying to buy?

James

some gift cards.

gs picks is a clueless fukk. how would he feel if he made an order b/c he was told to order before inflation and then the order was canceled and he was told to order again. i asked sam to place the original order but he said he cant. he says i had to and i didnt have enough pts because of this stupid inflation. then i try to bet to win the pts b/c i didnt have much of a choice and it lost.

[G's pks]

some gift cards.

gs picks is a clueless fukk. how would he feel if he made an order b/c he was told to order before inflation and then the order was canceled and he was told to order again. i asked sam to place the original order but he said he cant. he says i had to and i didnt have enough pts because of this stupid inflation. then i try to bet to win the pts b/c i didnt have much of a choice and it lost.

Funny you mentioned that I was in online chat the help area with sam or Lou the day the prices went up...they told me the prices were in the process of being changed right now and if I wanted to save on the inflation do it now! It seemed extremely clear what the message was... Sorry you lost your bet...but you made the bet...

If something could have been done to help you or in your opinion can be done e-mail or pm Sam or Lou...have a good day...

[mighty maron]

Analysis of the SBR Price Increase
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The elimination of non-sbr pro's from anything meaningful in regards to store purchases and transfer point ability is the key. Fraud is decreased. A decrease in fraud means that the site can save more money and give a portion of it back to the people who help the site; forum members who go thru the links, and deposit at the books, so that SBR can get the referal and what other perks that being an affiliate entitles them to have.
One of the primary goals of this site and almost any site is to be profitable or at least not take a loss. If this means occasional announced SBR point price increase in the store, then so be it. Ask yourself this...Where else do you have the ability to garner what you can in the store for free? This opportunity with its flair for detail and originality is rare. If price increase mean that the program can stay in place and other venues for points and cash are opened up ie poker room and etc...it is a good thing.

The only downside I see of the points raining like they did in the SBR tourneys and the price increase of April 15th was that Betphoenix pulled out of the store with their reduced rate compared to other books. This may or may not be related to the rush of orders at the end.

Im all for price increases as long as they mean the system stays in place and improves

[VTranX]

follow the leader.