We Are Looking For 80% SBR Pro Renewal Rate

Mikail · 06-14-11, 08:38 PM

I am thinking most who renew the sbr pro status will be those outside the U.S There really isn't that much incentive and our points lost value.

jjgold · 06-15-11, 05:31 AM

Its about split right now

Ace_of_Spades · 06-15-11, 06:39 AM

Something extra has to be given. The extra 6 points isn't a wow factor anymore.

hhsilver · 06-15-11, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Cuse0323

When did the pro thing start anyway, can't remember at all.

to quickly get the date you went pro look at you pms. If it's still there, there should be a welcome to pro pm. Mine is from August.

jjgold · 06-15-11, 07:54 AM

All suggestions noted
Keep them coming

csm506 · 06-15-11, 08:02 AM

I am probably not going to renew, I do not trust to fund at this time.

BIGDAY · 06-15-11, 08:15 AM

Hey JJ, I plan on talking to a few people at the Bash regarding this. Taking the free plays away was a big thing for me. Even if all of the feedback has been positive and reports of money being safe, it comes from the books or someone that is affiliated with a book. Adding new stuff to the SBR store is a start, but the value of a point reduced greatly to US posters without sportbook redeemable options.

Hoja Verdes · 06-15-11, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by blackbeSSt

i dunno man. $40 worth of burgers at 5guys goes a long way

that and i'll take a free $50 target giftcard a couple times a year. hell i got another kid on the way. $50 worth of diapers for free is always good

Yep. Exactly. 3 or 4 eBay gift cards a year, great for picking up little gadgets here and there. Hell I'm getting 500 pts on my anniversary in 2 months, love this place!

EaglesPhan36 · 06-15-11, 08:34 AM

I think if SBR is expecting PROs to re-up, they need to treat us like a sportsbook treats customers who re-deposit. Offer a significant points bonus for re-upping your pro status. That alone would probably make it worthwhile to many of us. Just asking us to redeposit or have an account balance of whatever won't do it for most people I think.

jjgold · 06-15-11, 09:28 AM

Legal Issues regarding free Cash at books.

Lawyers looking into it

l7ustin · 06-15-11, 09:31 AM

probably not the new rules are gay. figures, a good thing never lasts forever

jkilla990 · 06-15-11, 09:34 AM

Im not renewing unless FP come back, the reason SBR gave for taking them away in the first place is BS and I think they will definitely see some bad outcomes come from their decision.

BIGDAY · 06-15-11, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Legal Issues regarding free Cash at books.

Lawyers looking into it

I know there are legit legal isses with the sportbook cash. It's just an insentive that no longer exsits for US players. People will weigh that into wheather or not a renewal of PRO status is worth it. Going more local myself

caseyking2 · 06-15-11, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by ttwarrior1

Have new forms of pros and different deposit levels 50 dollar deposit= rookie 100 sbr pro 200 sbr all star 300 sbr all pro 500 sbr gold Each level has its own benefits

I like this idea. Then you would have a good idea on who bets what and who is a scam

teaserpleaser · 06-15-11, 10:09 AM

Maybe was a lock a few months ago

Doc JS · 06-15-11, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Legal Issues regarding free Cash at books.

Lawyers looking into it

JJ, do you have a time-frame for when a decision will be reached.

Doc

Sidetracked · 06-15-11, 10:24 AM

no point for us guys

Cuse0323 · 06-15-11, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by hhsilver

to quickly get the date you went pro look at you pms. If it's still there, there should be a welcome to pro pm. Mine is from August.

Thanks, went pro in August too. Hope I can get my loan paid off by then.

ZetaPsi808 · 06-15-11, 11:32 AM

i dont think there is a point to become pro again unless we have freeplays. SBR removed the freeplays like June 1st. so by middle of august, that should be enough time for the legal situation to settle down. then sbr should put freeplays back in the sbr store.

downsouth · 06-15-11, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Cuse0323

Thanks, went pro in August too. Hope I can get my loan paid off by then.

Me too.

samgurt · 06-15-11, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Legal Issues regarding free Cash at books.

Lawyers looking into it

I just don't get how other sites that have free sportsbooks can still give away sportsbook cash but sbr decides not to

Checkerboard · 06-15-11, 11:41 PM

did the pro thing start last august?

Cuse0323 · 06-15-11, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by Checkerboard

did the pro thing start last august?

Yeah it did, like someone told me earlier, check your PMs and you'll see when you became pro.

jjgold · 06-16-11, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by Doc JS

JJ, do you have a time-frame for when a decision will be reached.

Doc

No Corporate does that

Best of Luck Doc

Doc JS · 06-16-11, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

No Corporate does that

Best of Luck Doc

Well...how about you ask them when they think they may have a decision.

Thanks!

Doc

jjgold · 06-16-11, 06:53 AM

ok Sir

Roadtrip635 · 06-16-11, 07:11 AM

As long as I don't have to deposit into a new book, I'll stay Pro, nice to get a few perks for something I would do anyway. If I have to deposit into a new book or make a deposit within a specified time frame for one of the books I already use, then it's doubtful. I guess it also depends on what the online gambling environment is like at that time (my anniversary is Dec.) With the crackdown on online poker, the future is a little uncertain for other forms of online gambling.

do5000 · 06-16-11, 09:58 AM

Perks are great, but until we know exactly whats involved in renewing, its impossible to say.
but i think 99% of people would agree that requiring pros to open a new account is not going to go over well.

jjgold · 06-16-11, 10:08 AM

I want all to go pro upon renewal notice.

BIGDAY · 06-16-11, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

I want all to go pro upon renewal notice.

Get em coach! Don't take no for an answer!!

jjgold · 06-16-11, 11:06 AM

BigDay..just sales

Serious though some good points that guys are making here about staying pro

joesomebody114 · 06-16-11, 11:26 AM

Industry is not what it was months/years ago, becoming difficult to deposit/withdrawl (seeing as books will take your $25 deposit but require a $200 withdrawl minimum

), also no bonuses left pretty much. Losing interest in online gambling and it's a sin because it used to be really fun & to know it will never go back up only down is a shame but oh well I guess you could always sell drugs or somethin

do5000 · 06-16-11, 12:23 PM

maybe more SBR trivia would be a draw. pros get 2 shots a week, which is amazing. another day or two would be good.
or maybe daily/weekly pro-only contests that apply to all pros (not dependent on which accounts you have).

Kindred · 06-16-11, 12:34 PM

would be great if U.S. players could get sportsbook cash and bonuses in the store.

Even if we can't get sportsbook cash I'll renew like a true degenerate

beerman2619 · 06-16-11, 12:38 PM

I won't be renewing either. Was in it for the freeplays and bonuses at the books. Like many have said the way it is for US players now at the books i won't be putting any money in. Was great fun at SBR while it lasted though. You guys do a great job running this website.