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    mpaschal34
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    Save sinmiedo!!!

    SBR, we are about to lose one of the great members here. I don't know all the details, but there has got to be a way we keep this great guy. I met him at the past bash and he's definitely a quality person.

    Can we have an open discussion on how we can retain Canadian members? Seems we are losing the majority of the (example World Cup).
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    BeerDog99
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    He is a quality person and a very good poker player!

    He is not allowed to renew with his book of choice (Bodog) and that is the reason he is not able to renew his pro membership.

    I am in the same boat when my pro membership ends in the fall. :-(

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    astro61200
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    Can't you guys use 3000 betpoints to renew?

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    BeerDog99
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    Quote Originally Posted by astro61200 View Post
    Can't you guys use 3000 betpoints to renew?
    No, they removed that option from us (all non-US) last year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerDog99 View Post
    No, they removed that option from us (all non-US) last year.


    That's stupid

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    BigOrange
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    What other book options do they have for Canadians to renew?

    Seems silly to me to only play at one book anyway, especially when that one is Bodog/Bovada with their terrible lines.

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    playersonly69
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    He has plenty of money! Certainly he can send in $100. And it isn't like the forum will lose him either way,

    He doesn't have to be a Pro

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigOrange View Post
    What other book options do they have for Canadians to renew?

    Seems silly to me to only play at one book anyway, especially when that one is Bodog/Bovada with their terrible lines.
    I believe Sin only plays poker on the sites and doesn't do anything with sports betting

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigOrange View Post
    What other book options do they have for Canadians to renew?

    Seems silly to me to only play at one book anyway, especially when that one is Bodog/Bovada with their terrible lines.
    There's a some of options if you use instaDeb
    Greek/Pinny/Sports Interaction

    To me it's only $100 even if I never bet at all I would I could just scalp it out or clear 5x RO. All you need is like $520 at another book maybe lose $10 in juice and $4 in IB fees getting the sum back to the original book if you don't bust the initial $100 in the first or second hedge bet. The value of the program still exceeds what it costs even with all the clawbacks over the years.

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    JAKEPEAVY21
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    maybe he can find another book that has poker..what are his other deposit options?

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    HI guys:
    Thank you for all the kind words and support about this issue.
    The fact is that i started here at SBR when i discovered back in 2010 that they where doing freeroll at bodog, so I joined, since i was learning and building a bankroll.
    Later SBR got the most precious soft and we all have the chance to play day in and day out, and Bodog freeplays that required x amount of points. But when the pro requisite started, i was no longer able to use the account, and started to get other books to renew.
    Over the years I had accumulated several but no book offers a poker room like BODOG /BOVADA, and i still play there tournaments asn SNG. I try several of them and was a waste of time and money.
    Like it was say here, I only play poker, so my options are very limited. I stay till today because of all the great people at SBR Forum, such a stuff, principals, and the community, but it is the case that a decision to continue for fun or dedicate more time to the real deal.
    This is a decision that i had been postponing for years hoping that one day SBR policies may flex, but did not happen.
    This is situation that for poker a player in the USA may understand since they cannot play Poker Stars or Full tilt because of location.
    SBR has still is a great place to be, and I must respect the rules because without them is chaos, and that is ban from Poker,
    I will continue from time to time to post some stuff, or comment, and maybe one day policy chance and allow me and my other Canadians to play again.

    Best regards to all

    Sinmiedo

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    JAKEPEAVY21
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    I like the poker software at betonline and heritage, not sure if you have tried those...we would like to keep you as a PRO here

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    is he out of options?

    if not use one of them or i guess the friends he made here is not that important to him

    just saying....

    times change

    options change

    we adjust.

    agree with jake

    heritage has good poker games

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    sinmiedo
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigDaddy View Post
    is he out of options?

    if not use one of them or i guess the friends he made here is not that important to him

    just saying....

    times change

    options change

    we adjust.

    agree with jake

    heritage has good poker games
    HERITAGE is not avialble.
    the only rooms options when we want to convert points at the store are
    Pinnacle ( no poker )
    5 dimes ( poker room ) traffic 15 players at best
    The greek, Sport interaction ( poker ) no traffic, at best 40 players no activity in sng and very little tournament action.
    Just Bet: no poker room
    Betdsi and Bookmaker: Poker room with some traffic with low tournament selection and no sng activity, i usually wait 30 minutes for a 6 player tables.
    Bodog : poker room with a lot of activity.

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    BigDaddy
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    bookmaker has a ton of good tourneys

    list a mile long

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    JAKEPEAVY21
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    the sbr poker community is rallying behind you, sin. Maybe all these kind words will make you reconsider your position. Maybe you can use the money to try your hand at betting football this season at a new sportsbook.

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    ShogunRua
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    Sin - Good guy and a great player. Hope to see you back at the tables sooner rather than later.
    Last edited by ShogunRua; 08-20-15 at 02:29 PM.

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    Hope they find a way to get u stay dude!
    goodluck!

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    MillerTime99
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    Sin is a standup guy and SBR should really re-consider the options Canadians have to go pro. We are losing a great guy and player here. He is the one that got me started here. He will me missed.

    Cheers Sin. Hope to se you back soon!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sinmiedo View Post
    HERITAGE is not avialble.
    the only rooms options when we want to convert points at the store are
    Pinnacle ( no poker )
    5 dimes ( poker room ) traffic 15 players at best
    The greek, Sport interaction ( poker ) no traffic, at best 40 players no activity in sng and very little tournament action.
    Just Bet: no poker room
    Betdsi and Bookmaker: Poker room with some traffic with low tournament selection and no sng activity, i usually wait 30 minutes for a 6 player tables.
    Bodog : poker room with a lot of activity.
    I get that those options might not be ideal sin, but seems worth it if you enjoy your time here right? Even if you just place a few bets, or only get to play a few SnGs before withdrawing, the small amount you might lose seems worth it for another year of prodom and participation here right?
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    leetreaper
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    Brokedikk alert

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    Canadians dont have option to renew with 20€ transfer to someone in sbr in skrill?

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    thechaoz
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    Sim, I'm the same. Rarely bet and play poker at several sites.

    BOL to you

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    USCPHILLYGUY
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    Had the pleasure of sitting at same table with Sin at The Bash Tourney. Met his better half at the super bowl party. Great guy. Hate to see him leave.

    Sin can I pay for the deposit and you can just put some football bets in for me?

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    mikejamm
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    Top notch player and well respected here by all. I totally agree with you Sin, this is a prime example of why SBR is losing and not gaining in our poker community. You could give sports betting a shot, plenty of help around here too. And just cash out after you get your Pro status renewed if you're not happy with certain books. You're definitely right about the poker rooms that suck at most of sports books. Good luck bro.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slikec View Post
    Canadians dont have option to renew with 20€ transfer to someone in sbr in skrill?
    Yes we do this is how I renewed my pro status.

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    As with sinmiedo I join SBR because of Bodog's promo but haven't seen one here since. SBR really needs to work with Bodog a little more. Bodog Becky has been history for a long time.

    I predict sinmiedo will be back if bash is held in Vegas.

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