New SBR Employee Policy

D2bets · Jun 30, 2005

SBR Policy Notice as of July 1st: Employees of SBR are not permitted to gamble online. All employees of the parent company, SBR Marketing LTD, which owns numerous websites including SportsBookReview.com, SBRLines.com, JoeWager.com, PokerSiteReview.com and others are prohibited by mutual agreement from holding wagering accounts of any kind or wagering at any online gambling establishment. SBR employees are also prohibited from accepting tips, bonuses, recovery fees and all other forms of compensation from work in the industry.
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That seems odd to me. I would think they should be REQUIRED to gamble on-line so as to keep in touch with what's going on. How dedicated can the employees to be to the industry if they're not even participating like the rest of us?

Maybe John can fill us in on the rationale here? :icon_conf

CAPNCRUNCH · Jun 30, 2005

D2bets said:
SBR Policy Notice as of July 1st: Employees of SBR are not permitted to gamble online. All employees of the parent company, SBR Marketing LTD, which owns numerous websites including SportsBookReview.com, SBRLines.com, JoeWager.com, PokerSiteReview.com and others are prohibited by mutual agreement from holding wagering accounts of any kind or wagering at any online gambling establishment. SBR employees are also prohibited from accepting tips, bonuses, recovery fees and all other forms of compensation from work in the industry.
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That seems odd to me. I would think they should be REQUIRED to gamble on-line so as to keep in touch with what's going on. How dedicated can the employees to be to the industry if they're not even participating like the rest of us?

Maybe John can fill us in on the rationale here?

It may have something to do with comingling funds?

arty:

Dante · Jun 30, 2005

WOW...seriously???? I thought everyone that was at these forums gambled? that is going to be boring for SBR crew IMO

Tulsa · Jun 30, 2005

I think SBR should allow them to gamble BUT only if they share where and share their account info with management....just like the securities industry in the US. As a broker/rep I couldn't have an account with any company but my own unless I revealed where I held the account and it was approved by my management. THis is to avoid insider trading, money laundering and other fraudulent activities.

I'm sure for the gambling industry it is to avoid some form of nefarious activity that employees can get into...I can't think of what that would be off the top of my head... Anyone have any ideas?

SBR should allow the employees to gamble at their own site...don't you think? tulsa

ppeter · Jun 30, 2005

I think the intent is to minimize potential conflicts of interest, e.g. losses being forgiven or extra bonuses awarded in exchange for favorable ratings, etc.

ChuckSims · Jun 30, 2005

ppeter said:
I think the intent is to minimize potential conflicts of interest, e.g. losses being forgiven or extra bonuses awarded in exchange for favorable ratings, etc.

Exactly...What better way for a crooked book to offer free accounts and make fast payouts to SBR personnel only to scam everyone else.

THE SHRINK · Jun 30, 2005

I agree with ppeter and Chuck Sims...

If we are striving to raise the bar amongst sports books, why not strive to do so amongst Watchdog sites and gambling portals as well?

I like this rule a lot and kudos to SBR for implementing it... :103631605

THE SHRINK

ClipJoint · Jun 30, 2005

THE SHRINK said:
I agree with ppeter and Chuck Sims...

If we are striving to raise the bar amongst sports books, why not strive to do so amongst Watchdog sites and gambling portals as well?

I like this rule a lot and kudos to SBR for implementing it...

THE SHRINK

No more betting for you and General at the new site Shrink.

Same goes here for Fishhead...WOW! Could you imagine Fishhead without being able to place a bet???

:monsters-

sherman · Jun 30, 2005

Rumor is Fishhead just gave his 2 weeks......

TheGeneral+ · Jun 30, 2005

Back to 110 with the local?

:smoker2:

Seriously, I understand their rationale

Dante · Jun 30, 2005

Clip Joint said:
No more betting for you and General at the new site Shrink.

Same goes here for Fishhead...WOW! Could you imagine Fishhead without being able to place a bet???

:monsters-

NO way this would happen in any shape or form ...this guy could not stop for one day let alone forever...:monsters-

BillDozer · Jun 30, 2005

D2,

We no longer hold personal wagering accounts and do not put our funds at risk. However, we do use test drive accounts funded by SBR. Each book receives the same number of wagers during the same timeframe and the same deposit amount. We most recently tested Jagbet.

Fishhead · Jun 30, 2005

Silly!

I take great pride in being able to relate one-on-one with posters here that are players like myself and relate what I have learned playing at the MANY SHOPS offshore!(over 130 sportsbooks and 30 pokerrooms).

Would assume it would be hard to find anybody that has such a variety of offshore experience as myself in such a variety of sportsbooks and pokerrooms.

Although I may have my slew of naysayers here and there that question some of my beliefs on certain books, I know there are many more that respect my opinions and that makes it all well worth it.

How one can fully guage a sportsbook without actually playing at it is beyond my comprehension............and anybody that says they do is full of crap.

Having said this, there are other individuals who qualify better than myself in other areas when comparing sportsbooks. I personally have NEVER visited an offshore sportsbook on site...............where many here have and by doing so have a much better understanding of those sportsbooks than I do.

However, the topic at hand is about actually playing at an offshore establishment(sports and/or poker) .............and as mentioned, you would be hard challenged to find anybody anywhere with more experience than I have and IS WILLING TO SHARE HIS EXPERIENCES IN AN UNBIASED WAY.

-FH-

Tulsa · Jun 30, 2005

Fishhead, you seem like an honest fellow and I am sure you are. Have you EVER been offered compensation in any way possible, perks or some such or even direct money for speaking well of books or certain online activities? Ever? I'm sure you didn't take them, but I was wondering if stuff like that happened? tulsa

Fishhead · Jun 30, 2005

Tulsa said:
Fishhead, you seem like an honest fellow and I am sure you are. Have you EVER been offered compensation in any way possible, perks or some such or even direct money for speaking well of books or certain online activities? Ever? I'm sure you didn't take them, but I was wondering if stuff like that happened? tulsa

Never once ever have I been approached by ANY book to do so, no sir.

-FH-

Tulsa · Jun 30, 2005

I believe you. But, here is what is odd to me. If I were a book or casino, I would have absolutely approached every mod on this site with VERY big incentives to speak well of my establishment. Also, mods on other sites. ALSO AND HERE IS THE KICKER, posters on those sites that were 'esteemed.' But, I'm not a online site manager and I guess they must not do that as much as I think they would. Somehow, this unregulated online industry looks cleaner than 1949 Las Vegas. Great job guys!! tulsa

dougstewart · Jun 30, 2005

D2bets said:
SBR Policy Notice as of July 1st: Employees of SBR are not permitted to gamble online. All employees of the parent company, SBR Marketing LTD, which owns numerous websites including SportsBookReview.com, SBRLines.com, JoeWager.com, PokerSiteReview.com and others are prohibited by mutual agreement from holding wagering accounts of any kind or wagering at any online gambling establishment. SBR employees are also prohibited from accepting tips, bonuses, recovery fees and all other forms of compensation from work in the industry.
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That seems odd to me. I would think they should be REQUIRED to gamble on-line so as to keep in touch with what's going on. How dedicated can the employees to be to the industry if they're not even participating like the rest of us?

Maybe John can fill us in on the rationale here?

D2bets,
Do you work at SBR Marketing LTD? If not, how would you know this? Funny that John Buzz hasn't posted about this...isn't he the head honcho for SBR?

Doug · Jun 30, 2005

From their site.

Old#7 · Jul 1, 2005

How are you going to test books out if you're not playing there?

go2guy · Jul 1, 2005

Gutsy move that could set a precedent. I can see how the conflict of interest is eliminated by doing this.

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