Black Belt Poker

[byronkincaid]

I specified because RB, bonuses, rake races and HUDs probably make iPoker a lot harder than Sky

[tikay]

I specified because RB, bonuses, rake races and HUDs probably make iPoker a lot harder than Sky

You can absolutely guarantee that!

I have no desire to play Online cash, & never have, & whilst I can beat the game easily where I am, (but only because I'm contracted to play it) I don't suggest even for a moment I could beat the i-Poker game.

I'd have thought part of the skill is in finding the softest game, no?

[byronkincaid]

softer game does not necessarily mean more £ per hour

[TightEnd]

just thinking out loud

but how does anywhere from 1-50 of the team currently in a grading process beating their online ( low level mostly, from looking at this thread?) games have any relevance to the possibility of those players beating the games involved in sponsorship packages worth $70k a year, including a 20K Vegas package with entry into the 2009 WSOP Main Event.

the two are chalk and cheese surely?

[NoflopsHomer]

just thinking out loud

but how does anywhere from 1-50 of the team currently in a grading process beating their online ( low level mostly, from looking at this thread?) games have any relevance to the possibility of those players beating the games involved in sponsorship packages worth $70k a year, including a 20K Vegas package with entry into the 2009 WSOP Main Event.

the two are chalk and cheese surely?

I believe the stakes increase later in the month, but also I'd guess it's about showing your willingness and commitment to the cause.

[George2Loose]

just thinking out loud

but how does anywhere from 1-50 of the team currently in a grading process beating their online ( low level mostly, from looking at this thread?) games have any relevance to the possibility of those players beating the games involved in sponsorship packages worth $70k a year, including a 20K Vegas package with entry into the 2009 WSOP Main Event.

the two are chalk and cheese surely?

I believe the stakes increase later in the month, but also I'd guess it's about showing your willingness and commitment to the cause.

Yeh I imagine once this grading process is over people will play at higher stakes they usually would under some sort of backing?

Willingness and community seems to be part of the ethos- think a few have dropped out. Unsure of how many.

[TightEnd]

just thinking out loud

but how does anywhere from 1-50 of the team currently in a grading process beating their online ( low level mostly, from looking at this thread?) games have any relevance to the possibility of those players beating the games involved in sponsorship packages worth $70k a year, including a 20K Vegas package with entry into the 2009 WSOP Main Event.

the two are chalk and cheese surely?

I believe the stakes increase later in the month, but also I'd guess it's about showing your willingness and commitment to the cause.

Yes I see that, the grading process will take application and commitment, but in terms of a selection process for what they will then be funded to enter its like saying to an Olympic Marathon runner that to prove himself he has to enter a series of local 1500 metre events. Winning those is required but showing up and putting your spikes on will count for a lot too. Its got no relevance to the likelihood of them doing well in high buy in deep stack MTT major live events that the BBP owners will then presumably fund

For that you can look at the long term track records of the 50 names and pick 8-10 easily already.

[byronkincaid]

so you're saying that showing you can beat online poker has no relevance to beating live tournaments???

[TightEnd]

so you're saying that showing you can beat online poker has no relevance to beating live tournaments???

i'm just thinking out loud, wondering if being able to beat $0.25-0.5 as was recently mentioned on the thread has the best relevance as part of a selection process not to beating live tournaments in general but to the type of events involved in a
"Up for grabs are 8 Brown Belt sponsorship packages worth $70k a year, including a 20K Vegas package with entry into the 2009 WSOP Main Event."

[George2Loose]

Haven't the people selected had some sort of success live/online? I do think this grading process is to measure commitment and teamwork rather than poker aptitude- could be wrong obv

[byronkincaid]

well I think they're playing up to 1/2 or 2/4 and I would think that 2/4 cash is harder than most live tourneys especially the WSOP.

It's the old lol live pro thing, I can't be bothered calling people fish anymore but some of the play and commentary I see on TV makes me certain that some very famous players have absolutely no chance of beating online games now long term.

[TightEnd]

Haven't the people selected had some sort of success live/online? I do think this grading process is to measure commitment and teamwork rather than poker aptitude- could be wrong obv

Its a great list, talented people clearly. If the grading is to primarily measure commitment and role in community etc, great. I wondered if that was the sole aim, thats all..and indeed when choosing the 8 what else counts..past live records? past online records? playing styles?

[GreekStein]

How much rakeback will BlackBelt gain from 50 graders playing 4 tables for 6 hours a day over the 4 week period?

[cod meharly]

How much rakeback will BlackBelt gain from 50 graders playing 4 tables for 6 hours a day over the 4 week period?

about 8 x $20,000 imo

[thetank]

How much rakeback will BlackBelt gain from 50 graders playing 4 tables for 6 hours a day over the 4 week period?

From what I gather, at least a dozen of the players will be playing STTs and so likely raking less, and at least a dozen will likely drop out along the way.

Black belt's cut from the rake may well add up to a fair wodge, but I don't see it coming close to the $160,000 that cod has suggested.

Those of the 50 with the skillz who are in it to win it are getting an excellent deal.