WSOP Satellites - Free trip to 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event

licketysplit1966 · 04-29-11, 02:20 PM

ireland1946 · 04-29-11, 03:43 PM

Whats the limit of Players for each Tourney ?

SBR Lou · 04-29-11, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by ireland1946

Whats the limit of Players for each Tourney ?

Hi ireland1946,

The limit is 60. This is part of the 1st post:

SBR Lou · 04-29-11, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by borednaz

Also what if your a SBR Pro, win it all, and don't want to play at the Main Event?

If the winner doesn't wish to claim the 10K entry + trip to sunny Las Vegas, the prize will be rolled down to 2nd place. We'd hope though that those enrolling in the WSOP Main Event freeroll would be gunning for 1st place.

Originally posted by borednaz

And one finally stupid question directly for you Lou. Have you considered a cheaper alternative? Maybe providing SBR gear to players who are going to go anyways to get you out there. Might also suggest having SBR poker pro's (Non Paid) as I've suggested before LOL. 3 more days Boys & I'm pro.. No more 10 point buy ins.. Get ready

Nobody remembers who won $1,500 or $2,500 event #35232... everyone remembers the World Series of Poker main event winner.

The satellite winner will be provided with an SBR baseball cap to wear while seated at the tables.

BobHarvey · 04-29-11, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by SBR_John

Son-of-a-bi~~tch~~squit...another expensive promo by them SBR suits. Fvvckers. Reckon I'll scrap my summer Disney vacation.

John,

You've got that right. This is another great SBR promotion...one of the best in a long line of top promotional events.

Nice going Lou and whoever else had a hand in it. Can't wait to play.

Gruntworker · 04-29-11, 06:53 PM

Agreed. Amazing promo SBR!

David · 04-29-11, 11:29 PM

Good promo. Sounds like fun.

VegasVixen · 04-29-11, 11:36 PM

Awsome promo, thanks. I hate wearing hats but I guess I'll have to

B1GER1C828 · 04-29-11, 11:48 PM

sux being too young

very sick tho SBR

downsouth · 04-29-11, 11:54 PM

Wonder if I could get away with wearing the SBR thong and t shirt only.

BeerDog99 · 04-30-11, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by downsouth

Wonder if I could get away with wearing the SBR thong and t shirt only.

Maybe in the Ladies Event.

Win · 04-30-11, 12:51 AM

Oh my god this is awesome, now I just gotta become pro!

wiseguy14 · 04-30-11, 01:53 AM

I am excited for this..huge move for sbr. Way to go!

horja1 · 04-30-11, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by downsouth

Wonder if I could get away with wearing the SBR thong and t shirt only.

... Disturbing image ...

vincanity15 · 04-30-11, 04:05 AM

Grand final structure 10k starting chips 15min levels that will do for an online tourny, or split it into 2 days make it 20k stack 20min blinds now that be sick. 2days just adds to the excitement anyway.

rake922 · 04-30-11, 10:49 AM

It would be a nice fairy tale for one of us to win the WSOP main event, but it's more likely this will all be very disappointing

BeerDog99 · 04-30-11, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by rake922

It would be a nice fairy tale for one of us to win the WSOP main event, but it's more likely this will all be very disappointing

ahhh, losing............

mrmarket · 04-30-11, 11:10 AM

The prize pool is very skewed because of logistics. Perhaps a solution can be entertained that the final tables finishers 2-9 get some sort of revenue share with the winning horse at the WSOP. It doesn't have to be much maybe 1-2% of any winnings but it will alleviate a lot of complaints i think.

steve18 · 04-30-11, 11:29 AM

Do you have to be an SBR pro to play in this?

SBR Lou · 04-30-11, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by downsouth

Wonder if I could get away with wearing the SBR thong and t shirt only.

You might as well give the TSA a treat if opting for the full-body scanner.

Originally posted by steve18

Do you have to be an SBR pro to play in this?

Non-Pro members are welcomed to play for a 15-point entry fee....however, If a Non-Pro finishes in the top 3 of the daily satellite tournaments, he/she must become an SBR Pro within 72 hours to avoid forfeiture of their Grand Finale seat. Become an SBR Pro.

SBR Lou · 04-30-11, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by vincanity15

Grand final structure 10k starting chips 15min levels that will do for an online tourny, or split it into 2 days make it 20k stack 20min blinds now that be sick. 2days just adds to the excitement anyway.

We'll make sure the Grand Finale has a higher starting stack than the daily qualifiers.

jmathes · 04-30-11, 12:57 PM

great job guys, keep it up!

Domestic · 04-30-11, 01:57 PM

This is awesome news.

vincanity15 · 04-30-11, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Lou

We'll make sure the Grand Finale has a higher starting stack than the daily qualifiers.

Great to hear

SBR_John · 04-30-11, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by mrmarket

The prize pool is very skewed because of logistics. Perhaps a solution can be entertained that the final tables finishers 2-9 get some sort of revenue share with the winning horse at the WSOP. It doesn't have to be much maybe 1-2% of any winnings but it will alleviate a lot of complaints i think.

LOVE this idea!

Ok, we will work on it and make it happen.

aceking · 04-30-11, 04:38 PM

thanks for the free points ...

Nittany Lion · 04-30-11, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by SBR_John

LOVE this idea!

Ok, we will work on it and make it happen.

I love the idea too, maybe something like each final table finisher gets this % of the winnings if the 1st place winner cashes in the main event:

2nd: 6%
3rd: 4%
4th: 3%
5th: 2%
6th: 1%
7th: 1%
8th: 1%
9th: 1%
10th: 1%

20% total given away to the people who reach the final table. All the people who reach the final table will really cheer hard then for whoever gets 1st.

Cuse0323 · 04-30-11, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Nittany Lion

I love the idea too, maybe something like each final table finisher gets this % of the winnings if the 1st place winner cashes in the main event:

2nd: 6%
3rd: 4%
4th: 3%
5th: 2%
6th: 1%
7th: 1%
8th: 1%
9th: 1%
10th: 1%

20% total given away to the people who reach the final table. All the people who reach the final table will really cheer hard then for whoever gets 1st.

So the person who wins should have to give up a fifth of his winnings if they happen to cash. That's crazy to me, don't think anyone 2-9 should get any cut at all. If I happened to come in 2nd or 3rd or whatever, I wouldn't expect the winner to go, do all the work and if they cash I get a little money because my feelings are hurt that I didn't win. The winner earns their spot and shouldn't be obligated to give anything to anyone but this is up to SBR, I guess they could make the winner pay the losers if he cashes.

Nittany Lion · 04-30-11, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by Cuse0323

So the person who wins should have to give up a fifth of his winnings if they happen to cash. That's crazy to me, don't think anyone 2-9 should get any cut at all. If I happened to come in 2nd or 3rd or whatever, I wouldn't expect the winner to go, do all the work and if they cash I get a little money because my feelings are hurt that I didn't win. The winner earns their spot and shouldn't be obligated to give anything to anyone but this is up to SBR, I guess they could make the winner pay the losers if he cashes.

The percentages I listed are probably way to high for most people to like and need to be changed, but I would like to see the people who reach the final table at least get something more then just a few hundred measly points. The 1st place finisher gets a $10k buy-in so they should at least be required to spread the love a little to the people who got them there.

Personally, if a miracle happened and I won the entry, and then won several million in the WSOP main event I would give everybody some money that helped me reach it. I'd also give several $100k to SBR for paying my entry which allowed me to play in the first place. (I now expect the poker algorithm to favor me come June 25th

)

goofyre · 04-30-11, 05:39 PM

I would request a fitted hat if I win. This is a great promo and I agree that the winner shouldn't have to give away any winnings if they actually cash in the WSOP.

BeerDog99 · 04-30-11, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by Nittany Lion

The percentages I listed are probably way to high for most people to like and need to be changed, but I would like to see the people who reach the final table at least get something more then just a few hundred measly points. The 1st place finisher gets a $10k buy-in so they should at least be required to spread the love a little to the people who got them there.

Personally, if a miracle happened and I won the entry, and then won several million in the WSOP main event I would give everybody some money that helped me reach it. I'd also give several $100k to SBR for paying my entry which allowed me to play in the first place. (I now expect the poker algorithm to favor me come June 25th

)

I agree with this. Lets think about the percentage numbers but I think spreading the luck with the final table is the right thing to do.

SBR_John · 04-30-11, 06:11 PM

The devil is in the detail...

We will do this; we have a standard agreement that winner will sign and agree to. Mostly simple stuff like he agrees to wear an SBR shirt. We will include in that agreement that the winner will pay SBR 10% of whatever he wins at the WSOP. SBR will distribute 2% to second and 1% to everyone else at the final table(places 3rd through 10th).

BeerDog99 · 04-30-11, 06:15 PM

Sounds like the makings of the right details!

Along with the shirt, I think an SBR Hockey jersey, SBR hoody and SBR hat will appropriately cover the advertising!

Cuse0323 · 04-30-11, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by SBR_John

The devil is in the detail...

We will do this; we have a standard agreement that winner will sign and agree to. Mostly simple stuff like he agrees to wear an SBR shirt. We will include in that agreement that the winner will pay SBR 10% of whatever he wins at the WSOP. SBR will distribute 2% to second and 1% to everyone else at the final table(places 3rd through 10th).

Ridiculous if you ask me, but luckily I'm not good enough to where it will matter.

B1GER1C828 · 04-30-11, 06:35 PM

I feel like id have a shot at this too. they needa bump wsop until after aug 28th this year