REMINDER - the SPT Las Vegas journey starts TODAY

Tikay10

Las Vegas Leagues & Las Vegas Giveaway both started today.

Remember, you need to Opt-In to these if you plan to get involved.

Satellites start today too, in fact they have already begun. Each day there are numerous feeders into a Quarter Final at 20.45, which guarantee 3 seats into the weekly Semi Final on Sunday.

waller02

Another reminder - be aware that if you enter the giveaway and or rake race you will receive a cool down warning from the site, making you wonder if your account is about to be frozen.

Let's have a rake orientated competition and then give a gentle warning to those who take part......

gregkdy82

waller02 said:

Another reminder - be aware that if you enter the giveaway and or rake race you will receive a cool down warning from the site, making you wonder if your account is about to be frozen.

Let's have a rake orientated competition and then give a gentle warning to those who take part......

I never received any such warnings. Maybe you are just on a bad run and the site is being a responsible operator? There is no need to be replying to Mr Tikay's post promoting something positive in such a sarcastic manner over something so petty, that is for sure. Grow up boy.

Cammykaze

Are the Americans looking for visitors to have had the 2 jabs and booster as a minimum requirement?

Are there any other newer type rules in place since 2019?

Tikay10

Cammykaze said:

Are the Americans looking for visitors to have had the 2 jabs and booster as a minimum requirement?

Are there any other newer type rules in place since 2019?

@Cammykaze

Well I'm definitely not an authority on the subject, but I believe the situation is;



You must be fully vaccinated with the primary series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to travel to the United States by plane if you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa).



Individuals should check for themselves though.

waller02

gregkdy82 said:

waller02 said:

Another reminder - be aware that if you enter the giveaway and or rake race you will receive a cool down warning from the site, making you wonder if your account is about to be frozen.

Let's have a rake orientated competition and then give a gentle warning to those who take part......

I never received any such warnings. Maybe you are just on a bad run and the site is being a responsible operator? There is no need to be replying to Mr Tikay's post promoting something positive in such a sarcastic manner over something so petty, that is for sure. Grow up boy.

I haven't entered but know of at least 2 people who received one due to increased volume during these promotions, one of whom ended up having restrictions placed on his account, they are not losing player either. Petty? A valid concern for anyone thinking of increasing volume to earn max points, actually.

Tikay10

For some reason, that exchange between @waller02 & @gregkdy82 reminded me of a wonderful scene in "The Irishman".

The question is, which one is Ryan, & which one is Greg?

WARNING - offensive language, though it will not trouble either of you two.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnA7S9Wmko4

Tikay10

There is a serious point here though.

The fact is, it is a very difficult line to tread right now between Promotions (which always encourage more play) & Responsible Gaming.

If you look at the top of the Las Vegas Leagues Leaderboard, then go to Sharky, you'll see some of those guys are pitting in serious volume & long hours.

Why do some get a warning, & other's don't though? The question is rhetorical, as I've no idea. I suspect it's done by data filters but so far it's a work-in-progress.

For sure though, this "problem" (or solution?) won't be going away any time soon, in fact it will be getting worse. (Or better...).

I think we all have to get used to the fact that the way forward is going to get quite complicated in the next 12 months. I suspect we ain't seen nothing yet.

waller02

I now know of one account being suspended whilst chasing this promo, again a winning player, one of the biggest. How petty of me to raise this concern eh @gregkdy82

benc

Not sure If this is referring to the know when to call time emails but if it is... i've had loads of them over the past couple of years mainly when i've put longer sessions than usual in, i figured the algorithm is based on when your hours significantly vary to your average time played over x amount of time on the site, so if you usually play like 4 hours a day av and suddenly play like 12 then just auto flags or something. Never related to profit/loss and never considered it could lead to suspension/freezing of account, i suspect the account suspension was probably related to a different issue.

waller02

benc said:

Not sure If this is referring to the know when to call time emails but if it is... i've had loads of them over the past couple of years mainly when i've put longer sessions than usual in, i figured the algorithm is based on when your hours significantly vary to your average time played over x amount of time on the site, so if you usually play like 4 hours a day av and suddenly play like 12 then just auto flags or something. Never related to profit/loss and never considered it could lead to suspension/freezing of account, i suspect the account suspension was probably related to a different issue.

I doubt it's pure coincidence that one of the highest earners has his account suspended whilst bang in contention in the promo. I also know of people who had restrictions placed on their account during previous rake races. Is there even a place for rake races anymore? Regulations are stricter than ever and you shouldn't have to be concerned about being landed with affordability checks etc. just for taking part in one.

Thorxx

Do you win cash instead of a seat if you have already won your seat into the target tournament. I mean the stages not the final.