Thoughts on the Feb 15 points rule changes??

[Al Masters]

Pro or Non Pro you must admit when you first see the page below it's funny as hell,it's gotta make you laugh.

http://store.sbrforum.com/categories/55-non-pro-merchandise

[dabomguy11]

I understand limiting non-Pros because of ghosting issues, scams, etc., but I would ask that the 2 pts every 24 hours be changed to 2 pts a day. I'm currently paying back a loan, and it just makes things more difficult that I can't pay as soon as I get my points.

[Al Masters]

I had 2967points, i sent the above poster 2 points, as he seemed to be in point distress,i now have 2964...not that i give a f\*\*k about the point but is this some kind of tax on the non pros? a fee of 1 point on a 2 point transfer.

kinda steep... no??

[rm18]

I had 2967, i sent the above poster 2 points, as he seemed to be in point distress,i now have 2964...not that i give a f\*\*k about the point but is this some kind of tax on the non pros? a fee of 1 point on a 2 point transfer.

kinda steep... no??

1 per 100

[Al Masters]

1 per 100

Makes sense but am i wrong for thinking i paid 1 per 2 or 50 per 100.

Or can i now transfer 98 more points without a fee.

[rm18]

hopefully your next 98 are free

[Wulfman14]

the rule changes are good. encourages more people to become pro and less scamming of points.

[starfire]

whatever Sbr does?
Sbr is still #1 in my Book

[Extra Innings]

Pro or Non Pro you must admit when you first see the page below it's funny as hell,it's gotta make you laugh.

http://store.sbrforum.com/categories...ro-merchandise

[Ian]

Best part about the 2/15 increase: plenty of advance notice.

Worst part: the disappearance of the BP freeplays.

What I would like to see in the future: sales for some of the store categories. The value per point of some of the merchandise isn't very good relative to other categories. If a sale was offered on certain merchandise that made the value per point closer to the freeplays I'd be much more likely to make a purchase.

What I'd like to see from SBR poker: a few very large tournies a year are far preferable to daily small ones. I liked the recent series because the Saturday tourny was pretty valuable if you got in. Anything smaller than the daily tournies SBR hosted in February I don't think are very good. For people who actually gamble for decent stakes, small freerolls aren't worth the time it takes to play them. Small tournies pretty much only reward those who either don't have the bankroll or the inclination to gamble higher... a subset that brings in very little money for SBR.

[opie1988]

Makes sense but am i wrong for thinking i paid 1 per 2 or 50 per 100.

Or can i now transfer 98 more points without a fee.

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!!

[Fishhead]

only change id like to see is what has been discussed before.

200 for sbr pro
500 for sbr all star
1000 for sbr hall of fame
5000 for sbr legend

with more perks for the higher up

[necro]

can someone explain ''ghosting'', wtf is that??

[FourLengthsClear]

can someone explain ''ghosting'', wtf is that??

Setting up multiple accounts.

[big0mar]

John why don't you tell us how the new system is working???????

[pavyracer]

I love the changes. Keep them coming.

[Swinging Johnson]

I love the changes. Keep them coming.

Excuse me, where is Pavy and what have you done to him?

[ouman101]

how does tightening of points to non pros makes it easier to give away 700,000+ points in poker

It makes it easier, because there were people with multiple accounts funneling all of their points to one acct and then buying things. Now its easier to make sure that each SN is an actual person (pro status). Before someone could get 6 points from each ghost, now they would have to have 3 to accomplish the same thing. Plus John doesn't have to worry about them buying up tons of free plays.

I'd say the new point rules was a good decision. The poker tourney has been unreal. I second whoever said, it would be nice to have sit and go's. I'd be a big fan of a daily multi-person poker tourney where everyone just bought in and a set amount of people are paid based on how many buy-in.

[str]

If you do not like holdem are you out of luck?

[StraitShooter]

I am sure out there there is a handful of "Pros" who have "Pros" ghosts
..they just happened to have the cash or the luck to have sister Sally become a pro too..
To those..I salute you..

[Bill Dozer]

Hi John,

Legends has the promotion $100 cash for $100 through SBR. If I deposit $100 there, I'll be SBR PRO?

No, but if you win $100 from it, you will be good. To summarize the rule, bonus/contest funds from the book or SBRstore do not count. It's a $100 real money or winnings from that real money. $25 won up to $200 and you're all set.

add SIA cash in the store for those with accounts already

We'll do that on Monday.

Pro or Non Pro you must admit when you first see the page below it's funny as hell,it's gotta make you laugh.

http://store.sbrforum.com/categories...ro-merchandise

That wasn't by design but is pretty funny...if youre a good sport.

I had 2967points, i sent the above poster 2 points, as he seemed to be in point distress,i now have 2964...not that i give a f\*\*k about the point but is this some kind of tax on the non pros? a fee of 1 point on a 2 point transfer.

kinda steep... no??

We don't use fractions so the rake hits in 100 pt increments.

[pavyracer]

I would like to suggest something for the non-Pros who have points and can't use them. What if SBR offers you a Pro membership in exchange of 2,000 points and an SBR sponsored account to be used for verification purposes whether it's funded with $200 or not. Will they become Pros? If not then there is no need for non-Pros to keep complaining about the perks Pros get. So you either join or if you don't live by what SBR allows you to do with your points.

[cant call it]

I still dont understand why non pro gets 6 points a day and can only use 2 per day. At that rate wouldnt they eventually build up points they cannot use??
This maybe would make them want to go pro after they accumulate 2000 sbr points?
Just dont understand if they only can spend 2 a day they will never run out of points.
You want the points there for them to spend. they cant spend with a 2 point limit.
Are they still able to join 10,15,20 points sbr contests?
I am cornfused.
Thx

[cant call it]

can someone explain ''ghosting'', wtf is that??

more than 1 sbr account.
accumulate extra points though other accounts to send to you main accout.
Could also be someone thats been banned that came in under a new name to get points for to send to their account when they un-ban them
I think this is right.

[Brewers in 7]

I still dont understand why non pro gets 6 points a day and can only use 2 per day. At that rate wouldnt they eventually build up points they cannot use??
This maybe would make them want to go pro after they accumulate 2000 sbr points?
Just dont understand if they only can spend 2 a day they will never run out of points.
You want the points there for them to spend. they cant spend with a 2 point limit.
Are they still able to join 10,15,20 points sbr contests?
I am cornfused.
Thx

i think non pros can use the sportsbook and lose all their points in the casino as well.. think the 2 point limit is for transfers to other posters

[Bill Dozer]

I would like to suggest something for the non-Pros who have points and can't use them. What if SBR offers you a Pro membership in exchange of 2,000 points and an SBR sponsored account to be used for verification purposes whether it's funded with $200 or not. Will they become Pros? If not then there is no need for non-Pros to keep complaining about the perks Pros get. So you either join or if you don't live by what SBR allows you to do with your points.

There's really know way to verify with a dormant acct. They'd have to christen it.

[cant call it]

i think non pros can use the sportsbook and lose all their points in the casino as well.. think the 2 point limit is for transfers to other posters

this makes more sense, as sbr def wants a chance to get thier $(points) back

[Bill Dozer]

i think non pros can use the sportsbook and lose all their points in the casino as well.. think the 2 point limit is for transfers to other posters

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.

[RiverRaid]

I think SBR is doing a great job. The only thing I would suggest is to reward the long time players with good bonuses, not just new sign ups.

I know books always need new players, but us long time players need a bone every once in a while also.

[nyed1010]

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

[pico]

sounds good. i actually like the pts system. i used to come and read other people's threads, now i just come and get my pts and go.

poker tourney fill up too quickly, hard to get last min signups.

[pavyracer]

There's really know way to verify with a dormant acct. They'd have to christen it.

I see what you are saying. What I meant is an account that has been used in the past to place bets. An account that was created and was never funded shouldn't count. So the book has to have in file the CC you made a deposit or your cash transfer deposit.

[frostno98]

Any chance we get free-plays for Diamonds or Bookmaker in the near future? I notice that it's available in cash, which is great.

[3PtShooter]

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

[billyboy73]

I love the new system, and Rudy....great idea.