[daneblazer]

It's not about it being part of life. I get that.

But I also know behind the scenes how much effort goes into sorting this out to offer you guys. Even a little contest like my tennis ones for Betpoints from a book sponsor is a massive ordeal. It's just frustrating when I hear what else is being offered at comparable forums - ie nothing - and yet every single time the poker crew has something to bitch about. For such a small segment of SBR y'all sure bitch a helluva lot.

And that's despite getting the most perks of any other little group on here. This whole place is one big poker fest when BTP isn't on so if you don't play poker or don't know how, you're shit outta luck.

Anyway good luck to y'all and thanks Douglas for the work you and the others have and will continue to put in! xo

Look at how many of us are really bitching. Not that many. If you think something that I said is bitching, it's not... It's just stating an obvious ramification of changing the payout structure.

[Auto Donk]

Donk, your BW bet just got a bit more interesting

I plan to offer him a buy-out, much like he did to some in December, for 2,000 pts if he accepts by midnight tomorrow....... 18 wins last year vs. his "less than five" certainly spells doom for him..........

[horja1]

Look at how many of us are really bitching. Not that many. If you think something that I said is bitching, it's not... It's just stating an obvious ramification of changing the payout structure.

I am pretty sure no one is bitching atm, mostly just pointing out the changes to the format

[chico2663]

Doesn't matter what SBR offers with Poker or even just other contests. People will always find a reason to bitch.

Absolutely embarrassing.

If you don't like this contest - go to another forum that offers one that suits you better with their poker software.

Oh wait... you won't bloody find one, now will you?

Shari you one hot mi amor!

[Bigbill365]

Ok i really wana play in this bad.I cant beleive this is even happening.My question is im not a PRO so can i still play in it?or do i need to become SBR pro? Regardless i wish you guys luck this is cool that someone from SBR will be at the WSOP i hope whover makes it there takes some videos i know if i make it i will

[horja1]

Ok i really wana play in this bad.I cant beleive this is even happening.My question is im not a PRO so can i still play in it?or do i need to become SBR pro? Regardless i wish you guys luck this is cool that someone from SBR will be at the WSOP i hope whover makes it there takes some videos i know if i make it i will

4. If a Non-Pro finishes in the top 50 for points won during the daily tournaments, he/she must become an SBR Pro within 48 hours to avoid forfeiture of their Grand Finale seat.

[Triple_D_Bet]

Good stuff SBR, dig the daily format! Have to say that a lot will hinge on the format for the final tourney though, and to a lesser extent the dailies themselves...50 people in the typical daily blind structure is going to degenerate into the same type of shovefest the last final turned into, and that's certainly not what you'd want for the dailies or the final. If you can extend the blind structures a little bit for the dailies and a lot for the finals (as in past championship-type events) it will make the format much better. If this isn't done, I expect a full refund of my entry fees for every tourney played in this series

hello

so you're not really winning a buy-in...you're winning a staking in exchange for 20% in winnings

So it's only $8,500 instead of $10,500 prize...still not too shabby!

yeah ... saving about 800 points in 4 months is not that much considering SBR is saving about 7000 points / day with this format

Yup, it's a more top-heavy format, but worth noting that 1) it's more in line with the way almost every other poker tournament pays out (paying half the field is pretty much unique to SBR, and results in a lot of unjustifiably inflated egos) and 2) "saving" 7,000 points per day isn't that big a deal. It's actually a little more (12,500 from old format -3,000 from new format - estimated loss of 1,000 or so points in entry fees) = 8500 points "saved", over 65 tournament days = about 550,000 points. However, considering SBR has to shell out $10,500 in actual cash for it, there's not much savings if any; I'm sure they have a reliable percentage for points they tend to recoup via sportsbook, but all cash going out the door is gone...slim chance of winning something back from the 20% of winnings, but not guaranteed or even too likely. If there's any value to be had on SBR's end, it's mostly marketing I imagine.

As for the prize being worth more to US players...that is the bulk of players here for starters, but beyond that, having to pay $2k travel for a $10k ticket is still a pretty good deal, and a hell of an experience. I'm sure any 2nd place folks would be glad to trade with ya if you win

Donk, your BW bet just got a bit more interesting

...only 5 places paid with (more likely to be full) 50 man tourneys for the next 3 months? Bobbo doesn't stand much of a chance...anyone still offering a reasonable line on Donk?

[chico2663]

Shari, do you have a problem with a 450lb mexican with a cigar in his mouth and his pants half down? If not do you have 7xxxxxxx shirts. lol If so ; I will gladly let autodonk or rocket go for a cheeseburger tomorrow.

[BigDaddy]

amazing

this stuff just keeps getting better and better

thank you SBR

[Russian Rocket]

I am pretty sure no one is bitching atm, mostly just pointing out the changes to the format

I agree...no one is bitching

[Russian Rocket]

So it's only $8,500 instead of $10,500 prize...still not too shabby!

yup still good...just stating the obvious

[Carseller4]

Early prediction:

I'm winning this!

That would piss a few people off.

[mpaschal34]

Great Promo....no bitching here!

i do have a request though....the final tourney needs either a bigger starting stack or slower blind levels. That way it does not become an all-in fest.

[sam9ball]

With the possibilities to win Millions.
For most all of you this is an opportunity of a lifetime.
I'm sure that most of you wannabees couldn't or wouldn't ever be able to have the BALLS to put up $10K for a poker tournament.
A lot of you guys forget that win or lose it doesn't cost you a penny.
A few years ago SBR did something similar and sent Fuzzy Dunlop to the WSOP for his chance. Fuzzy we need your input.
So quit your Bitch'n about the payouts and format.

[GUMMO77]

We need special SBR gear for the winner of this to wear during the WSOP.

[Mr KLC]

Looking forward to seeing how the new format plays out. Never have played a Texas Hold'em tourney in person (not even locally). Would be neat for the first time to be in WSOP (I can dream, right?).

[brooks85]

If I win SBR would be fortunate. All it would take is one idiot at the table to say something and I'd be on them then the cameras would be on me.

[bobbywaves]

And for the record, I think the contest is totally awesome.....

as a side benefit, it guarantees I beat ww for the year, as I won 18 or more trnies on sbr last year, and he won less than five........

Less than 5? Donkey talking out of his ass as usual, I won 9 in 2014. No way you won anywhere close to 18, with your pathetic pt total. I smoked you by 5k+, remember jackass?

So this format may allow you to keep it close until the end of April. But when the format changes in May, it's back to you getting smoked again.

[mikejamm]

Nice prize, pay out for Dailys going to kill the ring games though

Yeah Dane, My sentiments exactly! As if the ring games weren't dead enough already! Now only a top 5 pay out for the dailys? Go fuk yourself with this format SBR! Who ever dreams up this stupid shit should have their fuk'in head examined!

[mikejamm]

"$500 travel credit for airfare and lodging" That would barely buy the fuk'in plane ticket to get there, let alone logging! I guess who ever wins could stay in some fuk'in flop house for the duration. What a fuk'in joke! Expenses for the last time they ran this was $2000. Now it's a bullshit lesser daily payout, a measly $500 to hopefully get you there and find a place to stay. Yeah right.

[mikejamm]

It's not about it being part of life. I get that.

But I also know behind the scenes how much effort goes into sorting this out to offer you guys. Even a little contest like my tennis ones for Betpoints from a book sponsor is a massive ordeal. It's just frustrating when I hear what else is being offered at comparable forums - ie nothing - and yet every single time the poker crew has something to bitch about. For such a small segment of SBR y'all sure bitch a helluva lot.

And that's despite getting the most perks of any other little group on here. This whole place is one big poker fest when BTP isn't on so if you don't play poker or don't know how, you're shit outta luck.

Anyway good luck to y'all and thanks Douglas for the work you and the others have and will continue to put in! xo

Yeah Doug, Great job handling the multiple tourney cheating fuks who played multiple dailies, didn't get DQ, still got to complete in the final, and was never addressed until a massive fuk'in outcry by respected honest posters here! Handled with real professionalism. Can't wait to see what fiasco will take place during this one.

[GaryDN]

Put on your bluff faces, this is going to be some ride. Interesting to see if anyone runs away with it !!!Hmmmm ?

[smitch124]

Damn live poker, no more dancing when I hit a set. That's gonna be hard

[thechaoz]

I don't mind it top heavy necessarily, but this would crush live games....I love the live games so whatever you're working on I hope works

[TheMoneyShot]

my gut feel on this is SBR will program to win whomever it feels is the best ambassador for the company to wear its gear, give high energy/interesting interviews, and be camera friendly........ Obviously, me!

I agree 100% with this. Let the rig... BEGIN!

But seriously though... no way would SBR let some clown represent them.

[Jedi Mind Picks]

We need special SBR gear for the winner of this to wear during the WSOP.

JJgold undies???

[oiler]

dont think sbr would let that happen either

[thetrinity]

An even bigger bubble on the 25th then was on last Saturday

Personally, I like paying top 5, but I would rather pay 10 points and get higher payouts, 5th out of 50 is basically what 11th was before.

[thetrinity]

Great Promo....no bitching here!

i do have a request though....the final tourney needs either a bigger starting stack or slower blind levels. That way it does not become an all-in fest.

Definitely agree here since the WSOP is on the line and it's kind of a grind if you don't know.

[thetrinity]

Actually, I think it should be more then 500 travel and lodging, a lot of broke dick penetrates here, you guys are taking 20% of the win, put the player up in good accommodations.

[TheMoneyShot]

Actually, I think it should be more then 500 travel and lodging, a lot of broke dick penetrates here, you guys are taking 20% of the win, put the player up in good accommodations.

Just curious... how long does someone stay in Vegas during the WSOP? Is it just done on one weekend?? multiple weekends? Or during weekdays?

If it's lengthy... you'd need to find a cheap hotel and eat $1.00 hotdogs or something daily make that dollar stretch.

[4uk4life]

SBR is planning to make some changes to ring games that should stimulate more activity. Hopefully there will be an announcement soon, but don't quote me on this, you never know when deadlines will be hit on time but fingers crossed mate!

I'm going to assume you mean SNG with the ability to buy in with rollover points and I'm running with it

[smitch124]

Just curious... how long does someone stay in Vegas during the WSOP? Is it just done on one weekend?? multiple weekends? Or during weekdays?

If it's lengthy... you'd need to find a cheap hotel and eat $1.00 hotdogs or something daily make that dollar stretch.

Use the poker points you won to make the top 50 to order pizzas to get you through.

[thetrinity]

Just curious... how long does someone stay in Vegas during the WSOP? Is it just done on one weekend?? multiple weekends? Or during weekdays?

If it's lengthy... you'd need to find a cheap hotel and eat $1.00 hotdogs or something daily make that dollar stretch.

could be one day, at least let the winner have a little vacation out of it, I think it usually will take about a week and a half to get to the final table

[4uk4life]

We need special SBR gear for the winner of this to wear during the WSOP.

How about a t-shirt that says "4uk-em right in the tourney"