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APAT / Blue Sq account question
APAT:
I completely agree that people should be able to discuss this topic; provided it is in a fair and reasonable manner, which I believe it largely has been to date.
To answer a couple of your specific queries Ian:
With regards to funds, APAT has already transferred the majority of the prize pool to DTD, which more than covers the main event prize pool. The amount in clearing is relatively small.
It has been sprung on us all last minute unfortunately but I don"t necessarily think the players who are disappointed with this position would have been more pacified if the rider footnote was carried in every player briefing.
At this point every player should assume the cheques will not clear, which is why the player briefing stated what it did.
Under those circumstances no payments would be made at DTD. Only 9 of 81 players will cash in the Omaha (5 in the Horse) and I think it is a very risky strategy if players are reliant on making the top 10% of either of those events to get through the rest of their weekend. That said, I seriously hope no player is inconvenienced by this late change.
3N1GM4:
--- Quote from: APAT on August 25, 2009, 23:05:49 PM ---
I completely agree that people should be able to discuss this topic; provided it is in a fair and reasonable manner, which I believe it largely has been to date.
To answer a couple of your specific queries Ian:
With regards to funds, APAT has already transferred the majority of the prize pool to DTD, which more than covers the main event prize pool. The amount in clearing is relatively small.
It has been sprung on us all last minute unfortunately but I don"t necessarily think the players who are disappointed with this position would have been more pacified if the rider footnote was carried in every player briefing.
At this point every player should assume the cheques will not clear, which is why the player briefing stated what it did.
Under those circumstances no payments would be made at DTD. Only 9 of 81 players will cash in the Omaha (5 in the Horse) and I think it is a very risky strategy if players are reliant on making the top 10% of either of those events to get through the rest of their weekend. That said, I seriously hope no player is inconvenienced by this late change.
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All sounds fair enough Des, while not ideal for those whom it might affect. Hopefully it"ll all work out anyway and my paycheque will come through before the weekend so I can make my donation to the poker community without having to rely on cashing in one of the events. :D
With regards to the part in bold though, I don"t think I explained myself very well. What I meant was, if I was fortunate enough to win the HORSE event for example and take £1000, I would probably play some cash if I was paid out in note form as usual, but with a payment into BlueSquare, this would be impossible, that was all I mean, it might prevent people from enjoying their winnings that same weekend, for those who do not have a spare grand or so lying around to cover it until payday...
Claw75:
excellent post 3NIGM4 *thumbs up*
3N1GM4:
--- Quote from: Claw75 on August 25, 2009, 23:16:29 PM ---
excellent post 3NIGM4 *thumbs up*
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Why thank you, donations are always welcome... I"m a whiskey drinker if that helps. :D ;D
APAT:
--- Quote from: 3N1GM4 on August 25, 2009, 23:09:46 PM ---
--- Quote from: APAT on August 25, 2009, 23:05:49 PM ---
I completely agree that people should be able to discuss this topic; provided it is in a fair and reasonable manner, which I believe it largely has been to date.
To answer a couple of your specific queries Ian:
With regards to funds, APAT has already transferred the majority of the prize pool to DTD, which more than covers the main event prize pool. The amount in clearing is relatively small.
It has been sprung on us all last minute unfortunately but I don"t necessarily think the players who are disappointed with this position would have been more pacified if the rider footnote was carried in every player briefing.
At this point every player should assume the cheques will not clear, which is why the player briefing stated what it did.
Under those circumstances no payments would be made at DTD. Only 9 of 81 players will cash in the Omaha (5 in the Horse) and I think it is a very risky strategy if players are reliant on making the top 10% of either of those events to get through the rest of their weekend. That said, I seriously hope no player is inconvenienced by this late change.
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All sounds fair enough Des, while not ideal for those whom it might affect. Hopefully it"ll all work out anyway and my paycheque will come through before the weekend so I can make my donation to the poker community without having to rely on cashing in one of the events. :D
With regards to the part in bold though, I don"t think I explained myself very well. What I meant was, if I was fortunate enough to win the HORSE event for example and take £1000, I would probably play some cash if I was paid out in note form as usual, but with a payment into BlueSquare, this would be impossible, that was all I mean, it might prevent people from enjoying their winnings that same weekend, for those who do not have a spare grand or so lying around to cover it until payday...
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If I won £1,000 in the Horse event I don"t think I"d stop running until I hit the M42 ;) :D
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