WSOP ME Seat Challenge

With March Madness just around the corner I thought I would see if any others were interested in something I saw last year. On another sports forum a group of guys basically put together a WSOP group, the goal was that each would fund their own sports account with $110 and as a group discuss and vote on 1 game to wager on and keep rolling it over (7 games in all) and if they hit all 7 games correctly that $110 would get them a seat each into the WSOP Main Event. I am going to try and same thing and would like to hear from anyone else that is interested. Mind you this in not for the weak of heart as the wagers 6 and 7 (if we make it that far) would be $2800 and $5300 roughly.

Assuming $110 to win $100 (standard vig but many books can be found lower)

Comments

  • As an aside to this, the group did pull it off last year but as they neared the end a couple of the players disappeared (either because they lost the cash elsewhere or didn't want to wager #6 & #7) .

    Basically in their selection thread they would post screen shots of wager ticket to the rest of the group. The group as a whole must agree on the pick and any one player can veto it.
  • As I am NOT a basketball fan I would have no say in anything. However I'm game to give it a go to try and get the 10K for the main event. Save me grinding out baseball and poker. Also as an aside, depending on the sports book you may have trouble wagering 6 7 on some sites.
  • Voodoo wrote: »
    As an aside to this, the group did pull it off last year but as they neared the end a couple of the players disappeared (either because they lost the cash elsewhere or didn't want to wager #6 & #7) .

    Basically in their selection thread they would post screen shots of wager ticket to the rest of the group. The group as a whole must agree on the pick and any one player can veto it.

    While the bracket isn't out yet, but judging from some teams that won't make the madness, this year's bracket might not have as many clear cut games that all 7 players will agree on beyond the first and second one.
    I would definitely be interested but I will only be taking the money since I have another year to go before I can play the ME.
  • Joe I would probably suggest top tier books like Pinnacle and Heritage or even WSEX they are by far the safest books online and although Pinnacle no longer caters to the US market thats not a problem for us Canadians.

    Westside.. Even if we are unable to find 7 games in the NCAA we could stretch it to NBA and other sports. The WSOP isn't til the summer so patience is a big part of this as is the willingness to keep that in a separate account and consider it for what it is and thats a true gamble to turn 110 into a WSOP Seat.
  • Pinnacle isn't a problem. My brother has had trouble with some places which lowered his limit to bet after repeated wins. Bowman's I know was one which lowered his limit from 5K to 100. It was mostly for other's info that I posted this.
  • Yeah there are alot of square shops out there that will cut your limits in a heartbeat if you are beating them to the move. I have DON BEST Premium service so I see the steam before most and books like Bowman's will limit you quick.
  • If you want to do it on Skybook, I am an affiliate there and can return some losses if you guys bust out.
  • Is this a go? If not I may do my own mini parlay anyways.
  • Joe.. I will be doing it definitely. I have 2 others that are in and will get them to sign up here so we can set up a discussion thread.

    Actyper... Skybook is a good book but what are their limits?
  • Looks like too low unless you request it

    What are your wagering limits?
    Listed below are our standard limits. Limits are subject to change without prior notice.

    SPORTS Call Center Online
    Sides Totals Sides Totals
    NFL $10,000 $5,000 $1,000 $2,000
    MLB $5,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,000
    NHL $3,000 $1,000 $2,000 $2,000
    NBA $5,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,000
    WNBA $2,000 $1,000 $2,000 $1,000
    College Football $5,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,000
    College Basketball $3,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
    Pre-Season NFL $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
    Others $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000

    Note: you may request a limit increase (once per game) with our Wagering department.
  • Why sports?

    You could always play the double up game playing blackjack/craps?
  • You can get a larger edge in a sports event than a random blackjack hand.
  • Joe I am funded at Pinnacle and going to do it there, I actually started one the day I posted the thread to give it a go just before the tourney started and have hit the first 4 with last nights pick (Carolina -0.5 -103) but that one stops if I hit tonight as it will be enough to cover the flight, hotel and buyin to the 1500 event. Will start my 7 for 7 on Thursday. 2 other friends are starting on Thursday as well and hopefully sign up here today some time. If you're in I will start a seperate thread for the 4 of us where we can discuss games.
  • Voodoo, if you wouldn't mind can you post your group pick in this thread. I might just follow your picks on some of these. I love sports and still watch a lot of it, but other than the Raptors I don't follow enough of it anymore to make any bets anymore. :)
  • I am going to start mine on Thursday as well but doing to do it at a smaller scale...
  • I'll start the Thread I'm in.
  • actyper wrote: »
    Voodoo, if you wouldn't mind can you post your group pick in this thread. I might just follow your picks on some of these. I love sports and still watch a lot of it, but other than the Raptors I don't follow enough of it anymore to make any bets anymore. :)


    No problem... will do.. I would like Joe's thread to be used for discussion for those that are in our group only so it doesn't get cluttered. We can use this for everything else. Good luck throughout the tourney for those playing it.
  • Meh I have some money on Pinny I'll tag along.
  • Voodoo wrote: »
    Joe I am funded at Pinnacle and going to do it there, I actually started one the day I posted the thread to give it a go just before the tourney started and have hit the first 4 with last nights pick (Carolina -0.5 -103) but that one stops if I hit tonight as it will be enough to cover the flight, hotel and buyin to the 1500 event. Will start my 7 for 7 on Thursday. 2 other friends are starting on Thursday as well and hopefully sign up here today some time. If you're in I will start a seperate thread for the 4 of us where we can discuss games.

    Pushed on Game 5 earlier today (Tottenham -1 -108)

    Playing NIT Tournament .. Missouri St -8 (Final Game of 5 for 5)
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