Changes coming to the SBR Points program, August 1st.

**sportsfanatic** · 07-14-11, 07:41 AM

i think those who donate $200 to renew their pro membership should get a badge. it would probably be by far the coolest badge of all the badges to have.

**mikejamm** · 07-14-11, 09:03 AM

I will not be wasting time playing poker here anymore. It's just another fuk'in run around! What's the fuk'in use of winning points in a tourney if you have turn them over playing ring games? This is the most stupid fuk'in bullshit idea sbr has come up with! Points won in a tourney should be yours to use for what you want, ie... sportsbook, poker, casino, store, etc.. Nobody wants to sit around all fuk'in day trying to complete a roll over of points they've already technically won. We already have enough ways to lose them back to sbr without this fuk'in 5x rollover bullshit! I say we boycott this ass fuk'in poker and not play at all! You've lost my "pro" renewal, that's for sure!

**count da money** · 07-14-11, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Is making a $200 charitable contribution the only option to turn Pro?

i think u can still deposit in a sportsbook

**3PtShooter** · 07-14-11, 09:13 AM

everyone against the poker without trying the new system ??

**cloudagh** · 07-14-11, 09:19 AM

I know the new system is going to create a hardship for many pros. Maybe this was a trial balloon and they are rethinking some of this prior to August 1st?

**ThaddeusB** · 07-17-11, 02:28 PM

bump since this was never stickied for some reason and many have not seen it yet

**gamemastere** · 07-17-11, 06:17 PM

Can a mod please tell us wat percentage of all SBR Pro's are from the USA

**FrozenMAN** · 07-17-11, 08:33 PM

usa gets f'd again........

**FrozenMAN** · 07-17-11, 08:34 PM

Originally posted by mikejamm

I will not be wasting time playing poker here anymore. It's just another fuk'in run around! What's the fuk'in use of winning points in a tourney if you have turn them over playing ring games? This is the most stupid fuk'in bullshit idea sbr has come up with! Points won in a tourney should be yours to use for what you want, ie... sportsbook, poker, casino, store, etc.. Nobody wants to sit around all fuk'in day trying to complete a roll over of points they've already technically won. We already have enough ways to lose them back to sbr without this fuk'in 5x rollover bullshit! I say we boycott this ass fuk'in poker and not play at all! You've lost my "pro" renewal, that's for sure!

+1 sir, that's total bullshit for sure...not a fan sbr......total screw job i think

**shari91** · 07-17-11, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by gamemastere

Can a mod please tell us wat percentage of all SBR Pro's are from the USA

John has said (maybe even in this thread) that it's about 50% USA, 50% rest of the world.

**gamemastere** · 07-17-11, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by shari91

John has said (maybe even in this thread) that it's about 50% USA, 50% rest of the world.

Thought that estimate for SBR forum members pros and non pros or just pros alone? I was under the impression that was all SBr members but maybe I misunderstood.

**shari91** · 07-17-11, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by gamemastere

Thought that estimate for SBR forum members pros and non pros or just pros alone? I was under the impression that was all SBr members but maybe I misunderstood.

No, you're right. The post I was thinking of was in response to a question about total traffic. If an Admin doesn't happen to spot this tomorrow I'll do my best to get an answer for you.

**gamemastere** · 07-17-11, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by shari91

No, you're right. The post I was thinking of was in response to a question about total traffic. If an Admin doesn't happen to spot this tomorrow I'll do my best to get an answer for you.

Thanks for the response shari, sounds good.

**sdiamond8065** · 07-17-11, 10:33 PM

huh

**LUCKYCHUCK** · 07-18-11, 05:27 AM

doesnt sound like a great plan for us usa players

**Statman** · 07-18-11, 05:49 AM

Hope these changes improve the overall experience for us..

**Boner_18** · 07-18-11, 03:14 PM

Perhaps this was already answered. Can I become pro by depositing 200 in any sponser book (assuming I signed up through sbr) or only NEW accounts?

Can someone direct me to the post where qualifying charities are?

**ngates815** · 07-18-11, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by Boner_18

Perhaps this was already answered. Can I become pro by depositing 200 in any sponser book (assuming I signed up through sbr) or only NEW accounts? Can someone direct me to the post where qualifying charities are?

Only through NEW accounts, unless it is the same book that you deposited with last year to become a PRO.

In my message reminder, LOU told me I became a pro by depositing in bodog. So if you happened to forget what book you signed up with, he'll let you know.

**Boner_18** · 07-18-11, 03:32 PM

Thanks gates.. I know I used bookmaker but wanted to switch to 5dimes... oh well.

**jashtonrich** · 07-18-11, 03:36 PM

it's expensive being a pro and us players still cant buy fp that kinda sucks

**ngates815** · 07-18-11, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by Boner_18

Thanks gates.. I know I used bookmaker but wanted to switch to 5dimes... oh well.

Yea I thought I used 5 dimes to become a pro...But it was Bodog, and I can't use 5dimes since I already have an account there. Which sucks, because that's where I plan on playing primarily.

Looks like I'll have to deposit 200 in Bodog and just throw some futures down for NFL.

**jjgold** · 07-18-11, 03:46 PM

Glad we will weed out freeloaders here

Its about time

**chemicalbrother** · 07-18-11, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by jashtonrich

it's expensive being a pro and us players still cant buy fp that kinda sucks

is it? i mean, you DO get to keep the $200. not like you're just giving it to SBR.

**chemicalbrother** · 07-18-11, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Glad we will weed out freeloaders here

Its about time

**Dirty Sanchez** · 07-18-11, 04:00 PM

I just re-upped for another year......back as a "Pro" for year 2...was told by corporate I had more stroke around SBR than jj Gold.....Don't push me Coach...there could be trouble

**mikejamm** · 07-18-11, 04:41 PM

USA Players getting fuk'ed all the way around! While non US players get points buying options, sportsbook cash, freeplays, etc. US players get to roll their points in a fuk'in rigged casino and poker software that fuk's over short stacks and rivers your AA hole cards with 3 duces! And you guys wonder why the USA team finished last in Ryder Cup! It was fuk'in set up that way! I wouldn't want no stupid fuk'in badge by my name saying 4th place! What a crock of shit!

How much longer are you losing Ryder cup players gonna embarrass yourselves with your silly team avatars!

**sportsfanatic** · 07-19-11, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by shari91

John has said (maybe even in this thread) that it's about 50% USA, 50% rest of the world.

shocking stat there. i thought it would have been more like 80-20 or 70-30.

**rake922** · 07-31-11, 03:40 AM

**konck** · 07-31-11, 03:44 AM

This is getting very strange

**rake922** · 07-31-11, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

mrmarket has some great points and I totally agree. My main concern is it is too complicated and there is too much rolling over. It's just points. Many posters will lose interest and not become Pros if every time they win points whether this is in contests, poker, trivia they have to roll them over.

this..........

**MIAMIHURRICANE** · 07-31-11, 04:59 AM

hopefully, more poker players

**jackpot269** · 07-31-11, 05:11 AM

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**mikejamm** · 07-31-11, 05:36 AM

FUK ROLLOVERS! What you win is what you should fuk'in get! I would rather win a lower prize amount than have to gamble in a fuk'in rigged online casino. You're gonna lose traffic sbr, for sure!

**saintjames** · 07-31-11, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by SBR_John

We are not anti US. But the buy and sell option will only be available to those with A) an IP outside the US and B) players with a Moneybookers or Neteller account. Those two companies screen applicants thoroughly as to their location. It will be against our rules for US citizens to buy and sell points as it is now. US citizens must use the store and agree to use the SBR points program strictly as a free loyalty program. Those rules will unfortunately be strictly enforced.

i still say that american members should have the option added that we can get **** gift cards from the store since our option of getting the cash&freeplays was crudely taken away from us in the store...how bout it john???

**LUCKYCHUCK** · 07-31-11, 06:39 AM

Looks like once again usa players are getting the shaft