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Paulie_D:
Further to the above post by Mark...perhaps this got "involved" with the other idea that I had (which I may come back to depending on the reply)
The APAT ethos has always been "Reg Free" but I think it"s clear that this is not sustainable in the current climate. so I"ll ask it again.
--- Quote from: Paulie_D on January 26, 2012, 18:45:47 PM ---
Des....
Is a reg. fee completely out of the question for APAT events? Say 10%...cheaper than most and anything else could be made up from sponsorship / revenue?
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If the answer is "No "Live" Reg Fee Ever" then we know what we are looking at. It"s a lovely idea but considering where we are, is it practical?
dwh103:
Whilst adding a reg fee would not be a problem for any APAT regular, in a time where many local poker rooms are upping reg fees on smaller tournaments, it then removes a facet that differentiates APAT from the competition. The whole feeling/ethos of APAT is "For the player" and not having reg fees is probably the cleanest and best way to advertise/explain this to the general poker playing public. The reg fee won"t stop people from playing, but the APAT message gets lost for me - it just becomes another tournament. If APAT is to grow as a poker brand it really needs as much help as possible.
Same as Glenn, I was thinking of the same poker forum cum site that is no longer in existence. If the contract minefield can be negotiated then I shall remove my nuts from the table and stick the car keys back in the pocket as I think it would be best way to take APAT to the next level.
I echo AOTR with the marketing stuff (I don"t think 3 day events are the answer, holidays required and the bank holiday competition is as strong as it comes). I tell plenty of people about APAT, but with nothing tangible it"s soon forgotten. I know a number of people who would play them, but it needs to be made easy for them! I"d certainly be happy to assist in Southampton (if still living here).
Would APAT consider guaranteeing prize pools at Nationals? Say £8-10k guaranteed depending on capacity. You"ll always reach the figure, but "guaranteed" is a big seller. If I see a £50-100 buy-in on the Hendon Mob database, without further knowledge I"m only going to assume it gets 50 or so runners from experience and probably not bother with it. I"d like to see a select number of events with upped capacities being given a real push in S6 (regardless of the option chosen).
Paulie_D:
--- Quote from: dwh103 on January 27, 2012, 15:36:57 PM ---
Would APAT consider guaranteeing prize pools at Nationals? Say £8-10k guaranteed depending on capacity. You"ll always reach the figure, but "guaranteed" is a big seller.
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But it"s a con...as you admitted...that"s not "APAT" either.
Des:
--- Quote from: mporter123 on January 27, 2012, 13:37:41 PM ---
I can see that in the long run - option 3 is the most likely revenue generating option. I would have thought that the competencies required for running and organising a tour are very different to those needed for running a successful online poker room.
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As luck would have it we"re unusually well experienced in that department.
dwh103:
--- Quote from: Paulie_D on January 27, 2012, 15:44:57 PM ---
--- Quote from: dwh103 on January 27, 2012, 15:36:57 PM ---
Would APAT consider guaranteeing prize pools at Nationals? Say £8-10k guaranteed depending on capacity. You"ll always reach the figure, but "guaranteed" is a big seller.
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But it"s a con...as you admitted...that"s not "APAT" either.
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How is a guarantee a con? It"s a safeguard for players who are willing to travel and show up who might not otherwise do so.
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