Bodog Poker one ups Full Tilt, offers Mini-SOP of their

On the internet R&D stands for rip off and duplicate more than it stands for research and development. Oh well though it’s all good for us poker players as no longer is Full Tilt the only site offering a Mini-SOP as Bodog Poker has announced a similar promotion. The Bodog Mini-SOP features only the Holdem versions of the World Series of Poker with the duplicate tournament being held online with a buy-in equal to 1 percent of that of its Las Vegas counterpart. Bodog’s unique spin on their Mini-SOP is that there will be a Tournament Leader Board (TLB) which will be used to determine which players are invited to a tournament of champions. Playing the entire series of 25 tournaments will cost a player just $821, and there is a big incentive to do just that. The top 4 finishers on the TLB as well as 18 of the top 5-100 finishers (determined by July 8th private satellite) will join 5 wild card entries to play in event 26 of this series. This 27 player event will pay those finishing in 4th through 9th T$109 and will pay the top 3 finishers a 2009 World Series of Poker main event seat. While the idea for this tournament is not unique, the structure and what is up for grabs easily allows us to forgive Bodog for borrowing someone else’s ideas. I for one look forward to playing Both the Bodog and Full Tilt mini-SOPs starting May 30.

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Almost wish I didn't read this as I feel really compelled to play these all and thats a lot more tournaments than I am used to playing right now. I love TLB races though and with a 2009 WSOP seat up for grabs not sure if I'll be able to pass on it.