APAT 888poker European Amateur Poker Championship - Brighton Player Briefing

[TightEnd]

Player Briefing

APAT 888poker European Amateur Poker Championship - Brighton

DATE

Saturday 21st January to Sunday 22nd January

VENUE

Rendezvous Casino - Brighton
Marina Way
Brighton Marina Village
Brighton
Sussex
BN2 5UT

01273 605602

http://brighton.rendezvouscasino.com/

CAR PARKING

Free Multi-Storey parking opposite the casino   

DRESS CODE

No ripped jeans, sportswear etc


REGISTRATION

Those who are over 21 years old (and look it) you are free to game at the casino without becoming a member. However all those who are 18-21 will need Photographic ID (valid passport or Driving Licence) at reception to enter. The casino operates a Player rewards system that gives players points and then discounts off food/beverages at the venue and to participate in this you will need to be a member at the casino.


ENTRY FEE

APAT 888poker European Amateur Poker Championship: £75 per person, a registration fee will not be charged.  Capacity is 130 players plus Alternates.

SCHEDULE

This event will run over two days.  Play commences at 2.30pm on Saturday.

Play is expected to finish at around 2.00am on day one.  Players left in will return for a 2.30pm start on Sunday, with the final expected to finish around 10.00pm that evening.

Due to the nature of tournament Poker, end of day timings are estimated.

On Sunday 22nd January APAT will be trialling a new Cash Tour format

To reserve your seat at the Cash Tour test event in Brighton on Sunday January 22nd, please add your name to the list at Cash Tour Seat Reservation .  The event will be limited to 50 runners.

For more details of how Cash Tour will work, please click through to the Cash Tour discussion thread.

Any players who make day 2 of the APAT European Amateur Poker Championship will be able to cancel their Cash Tour seat reservation.

Seats will be offered to APAT members initially and then opened up to local players and the Rendezvous Facebook group.  So please put your name down quickly if you would like to trial this new format.


REMAINING SEATS

The event is sold out, and we will run an Alternates list on the day, from midday at the venue. First come first served for the Alternates List

PRIZES

The prize pool breakdown for the APAT UK Open Championship event will be finalised once numbers of player sand Alternates are known

An indication with 130 runners plus and a total Prize Pool in the region of £10,000, first prize will be in the region of £3,000

In addition to winning the Championship Trophy, Medal and prize money, the winner will also receive an 888poker SuperStack entry to the leg at Star City, Birmingham in late February.

Please note that all entrance fees will be paid out in prize money.  APAT will not retain any fee for running this event for our members.

BUFFET

There will not be a buffet for players at this event. The venue has both a restaurant and a bar menu to order from throughout the day


PRESS

Journalists from a number of Poker magazines and a photographer will be present on both days.  We hope to feature a number of images from the tournament on our website and in APAT Magazine after the event.

By entering this tournament you accept that your image may be used in APAT TV, press and marketing campaigns.

LIVE UPDATE

Technology allowing, APAT intend to run a live update on the event and we will be posting player pictures and chip counts throughout the weekend.  Feel free to tell your friends and family, who can follow your progress on the forum.  Guests will need to register on the forum to see pictures from the event.  Registration is free.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note the event is subject to the terms & conditions of the Amateur Poker Association & Tour.

FINALLY

Players are members of the Amateur Poker Association, and we would like you to be aware of your role in our collective responsibility to ensure that the weekend is memorable for every participant, and not just the winner at the end.  We would appreciate you doing your bit to ensure that every player comes away having had the best possible tournament experience.

It only remains for all of us at APAT to wish every player the best of luck in the event.


Richard Prew, APAT Live Events Director

[TightEnd]

I have now been informed that all players must have Photo ID for the casino.

[Paulie_D]

I have now been informed that all players must have Photo ID for the casino.

Accepted....but apparently at odds with their stated policy.

The casino is open daily from 10am to 6am. We operate an open-door policy for customers 18 years and over (you will be asked for ID if you look under 21). Entry to the casino is free. You don't have to be a member to come in but we do offer a Player Rewards loyalty programme where you can earn more return on your play than with any other casino group.

Perhaps they ask for ID if you are a 'player' rather than just a 'visitor'.

[Des]

I have now been informed that all players must have Photo ID for the casino.

Accepted....but apparently at odds with their stated policy.

The casino is open daily from 10am to 6am. We operate an open-door policy for customers 18 years and over (you will be asked for ID if you look under 21). Entry to the casino is free. You don't have to be a member to come in but we do offer a Player Rewards loyalty programme where you can earn more return on your play than with any other casino group.

Perhaps they ask for ID if you are a 'player' rather than just a 'visitor'.

There is no point in further confusing players.  If Richard has been advised that ID is required by the venue, players should bring some to avoid the possibility of their not been let in.

[Coggy]

Hi

Not to question what's been put but when down there Friday night, I spoke to the Card Room manager who told me it's 140 capacity, 10 tables of 10 and that the car park has signs up saying it's only for 4 hours.  However, he himself leaves his car there on 10 hour shifts and to our knowledge it's not monitored. Wanted to clear that up so should people get tickets, people have actually been made aware.  Personally, I'm still highly likely to be leaving my car there !!!!

[TightEnd]

We're going with 130 at the moment

[Coggy]

We're going with 130 at the moment

Just noticed my redic maths to get to 140 too....lol...14 x 10 obv 

[Denis67]

was also hoping to drive - the briefing says free muti storey car park opposite the casino - anyone know if this is 24 hour parking?  The casino also states their cark park is free but there is a valet service and apparantly you have to leave your car keys with reception (!)  I seem to remember something on the forum where MinTrav had problems parking there before......if anyone has parked at/near the casino recently I'd be grateful for any further information.  Thanks.

[Paulie_D]

was also hoping to drive - the briefing says free muti storey car park opposite the casino - anyone know if this is 24 hour parking?  The casino also states their cark park is free but there is a valet service and apparantly you have to leave your car keys with reception (!)  I seem to remember something on the forum where MinTrav had problems parking there before......if anyone has parked at/near the casino recently I'd be grateful for any further information.  Thanks.

It's covered in the Travel Tips thread. http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9833.15

[Denis67]

Cheers Paulie.

[Joker161]

It looks like I might be running late on Saturday (even though I live in Brighton - a long story!). Is it OK to turn up at 3.30pm and take my seat, with fewer chips, obviously.

[kohan]

was also hoping to drive - the briefing says free muti storey car park opposite the casino - anyone know if this is 24 hour parking?  The casino also states their cark park is free but there is a valet service and apparantly you have to leave your car keys with reception (!)  I seem to remember something on the forum where MinTrav had problems parking there before......if anyone has parked at/near the casino recently I'd be grateful for any further information.  Thanks.

It's covered in the Travel Tips thread. http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=9833.15

      i spoke to reception at approx 2pm yesterday and he confirmed that the valet would be there from 1 pm on saturday  and when i asked him how much it cost he said it was a tipping service  ]

[Coggy]

Did I read somewhere all players need to be there by 2pm ? as that is what I'm aiming for as got my boys til 12 and a lift Brightonwards at 1ish to get No Cash (Dave Garden), so please don't give our seats up....were defo there

[kohan]

hi richard i  sent a  pm to des informing  him that mick lee would not be able to make it tomorrow due to illness  late last night but his name still on list i assume it is just an oversight and you will sort it out