~snip~ but if there will be none then we can assume that BTCtalk leaderboard contest is not worth enough for them to keep it running for longer time. However, the other leadeboard contest are basically similar to BTCtalk leaderboard where the wager amount is not that much compared to the prizepool but they are still running. No one knows why except Yeet but whatever the reason is, what they have offered here so far is great already.
They have already managed to get a decent attention from the gamblers of Bitcointalk by running the exclusive leaderboard contest. The house might have failed to generate enough revenue by running the exclusive contest. Because they are also giving us rakeback, rank-up, weekly, monthly bonuses for our wager. Based on my observation, the total bonus and leaderboard prizes were more than the possible house commissions. However, I believe they will bring the Bitcointalk contest back.
~ I have been planning to reach the $10K wager so I can play poker, ~snip~
You have to change your wager plan. They changed the requirement almost one month ago. Now you need to be at least Gold VIP rank user to be eligible for the bi-weekly poker tournament. And $50k wagering is required to reach gold rank.