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Title: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: IrishTom on April 09, 2015, 17:14:22 PM
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on April 11, 2015, 08:05:57 AM
I"m loving this.

PLO8 and OFC.

I confess I would have preferred the Bank Holiday weekend but I understand that those APATers with families might disagree.

An excellent start to Season 9.

Now, get Southend on the schedule!
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 11, 2015, 08:31:39 AM
Looks good.

Could never have been the BH weekend Paulie, there"s a little tournment going on in Nottingham that week.  Something about a $1m guaranteed prize pool. ;)

I think I"ll give that one a miss though.  Might be able to squeeze an APAT weekend in before heading stateside.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on April 11, 2015, 08:41:12 AM


Might be able to squeeze an APAT weekend in before heading stateside.



Blatant "I"m going to Vegas" brag....but it"ll be good to see you.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 11, 2015, 09:01:33 AM



Might be able to squeeze an APAT weekend in before heading stateside.



Blatant "I"m going to Vegas" brag....but it"ll be good to see you.


Trying to get "approval" for a poker weekend a few days before a Vegas trip might be a step too far though ;)
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Quasar on April 11, 2015, 09:30:01 AM

I"ve just tried to book at room at the Ricoh and they have two conferences on and all rooms are fully sold out already, so none of us APATers will be able to stay there on Saturday 30th.

This is not good news!!!
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 11, 2015, 09:47:37 AM


I"ve just tried to book at room at the Ricoh and they have two conferences on and all rooms are fully sold out already, so none of us APATers will be able to stay there on Saturday 30th.

This is not good news!!!


That"s not good.

Surely the casino would have thought to check that when in discussions with Tom ?

There are a number of other hotel options, but I know a lot of players liked being able to stagger to their rooms from the bar after a long day playing poker socialising ;)
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: AAroddersAA on April 11, 2015, 09:49:47 AM



I"ve just tried to book at room at the Ricoh and they have two conferences on and all rooms are fully sold out already, so none of us APATers will be able to stay there on Saturday 30th.

This is not good news!!!


That"s not good.

Surely the casino would have thought to check that when in discussions with Tom ?

There are a number of other hotel options, but I know a lot of players liked being able to stagger to their rooms from the bar after a long day playing poker socialising ;)

Novotel (by Junction 3), usually the reserve hotel, also fully booked. Premier in by Junction 2 is £126 for 3 nights. Anybody have any better suggestions as that is quite a way away. Dayes Hotel which is also about a 10 min drive away is £150.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: IrishTom on April 11, 2015, 10:30:11 AM
As Leigh says, we had to select this weekend for various reasons, and unfortunately yes the Ricoh hotel is only free Fri and Sun nights (for those who don"t mind changing hotel) but fully booked Sat night.

I"ve booked in here for 2 persons in twin room with breakfast for 3 nights Fri, Sat and Sun for £92 per person http://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/royal-court-hotel-coventry/

It"s only a 10 min drive to Ricoh, and it has a nice gym, swimming pool, steam room and sauna - and free parking.

Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: GGUK2008 on April 11, 2015, 10:38:00 AM
Can"t ask for much more than immediate announcement of the first event of S9!

About as local as it gets for me (unless you end up being unlucky enough to come to Walsall), so I"m hoping to get involved.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: 3N1GM4 on April 11, 2015, 10:51:21 AM
Excited.

Pleeeeeease tell me the OFC can be pineapple this time?
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: 3N1GM4 on April 11, 2015, 10:54:52 AM
And for what it"s worth, for those looking to stay on a budget, the Ibis Coventry South (http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-2094-ibis-coventry-south/index.shtml) is about £40 a night that weekend.

Nothing special obviously, but it works and it cheap. 15 min drive/taxi to the Ricoh, so guess that might be a problem for those without cars or who want to have a drink, but it"s an option.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: AMRN on April 11, 2015, 11:21:57 AM
oooo local, AND PLO8...... hope to turn out for this one!!
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on April 11, 2015, 12:26:21 PM


And for what it"s worth, for those looking to stay on a budget, the Ibis Coventry South (http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-2094-ibis-coventry-south/index.shtml) is about £40 a night that weekend.

Nothing special obviously, but it works and it cheap. 15 min drive/taxi to the Ricoh, so guess that might be a problem for those without cars or who want to have a drink, but it"s an option.

I just booked 3 nights at Dayes Inn Chorley, for £129 via booking.com, which is fully amendable and can be cancelled up until 12pm on 29th May which is the day of arrival. £43/night sounds like a decent deal. only 10 minute drive from casino.


I"ve booked the Premier Inn M6/J2 for 3 nights, £126 all in. Ger too.

As an alternative, the Premier Inn Nuneaton/Coventry is about the same distance from the Ricoh (4.5m / 10mins) and is only £39 a night for each of Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: AAroddersAA on April 11, 2015, 12:29:46 PM



And for what it"s worth, for those looking to stay on a budget, the Ibis Coventry South (http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-2094-ibis-coventry-south/index.shtml) is about £40 a night that weekend.

Nothing special obviously, but it works and it cheap. 15 min drive/taxi to the Ricoh, so guess that might be a problem for those without cars or who want to have a drink, but it"s an option.

I just booked 3 nights at Dayes Inn Chorley, for £129 via booking.com, which is fully amendable and can be cancelled up until 12pm on 29th May which is the day of arrival. £43/night sounds like a decent deal. only 10 minute drive from casino.


I"ve booked the Premier Inn M6/J2 for 3 nights, £126 all in. Ger too.

As an alternative, the Premier Inn Nuneaton/Coventry is about the same distance from the Ricoh (4.5m / 10mins) and is only £39 a night for each of Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Seems to be the one everybody is going for, I will amend my booking.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: LombBomb on April 11, 2015, 12:53:05 PM




I"ve just tried to book at room at the Ricoh and they have two conferences on and all rooms are fully sold out already, so none of us APATers will be able to stay there on Saturday 30th.

This is not good news!!!


That"s not good.

Surely the casino would have thought to check that when in discussions with Tom ?

There are a number of other hotel options, but I know a lot of players liked being able to stagger to their rooms from the bar after a long day playing poker socialising ;)

Novotel (by Junction 3), usually the reserve hotel, also fully booked. Premier in by Junction 2 is £126 for 3 nights. Anybody have any better suggestions as that is quite a way away. Dayes Hotel which is also about a 10 min drive away is £150.


Rodders we have booked the Days Inn, triple room for 2 nights £86 all in.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: duke3016 on April 11, 2015, 14:30:24 PM

I"ve booked the Premier Inn M6/J2 for 3 nights, £126 all in. Ger too.


Yep made a resolution to attend all games this year.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Curlarge on April 11, 2015, 18:22:57 PM


I"ve booked the Premier Inn M6/J2 for 3 nights, £126 all in. Ger too.


Yep made a resolution to attend all games this year.  8) 8) 8)


very like ;D

I"m in the PI as well Friday and Saturday for £91
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: KarmaDope on April 11, 2015, 20:43:06 PM


I"ve booked the Premier Inn M6/J2 for 3 nights, £126 all in. Ger too.


Yep made a resolution to attend all games this year.  8) 8) 8)


I"m driving but have to be back Sunday night after OFC if you want?

Just noticed you"re going Friday - i cant do that either so forget about it lol
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: suzanne on April 13, 2015, 01:34:46 AM
Anyone stayed at Hylands Hotel before?

Its close to train station and cheap but reviews are not good. Just wondering if its as bad as some have made out.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: fandango on April 13, 2015, 13:35:05 PM
Love venue due to ease of Casino/Hotel access.. Shame hotel is fully booked.

Think will give this a miss  :(

Good luck all those that make the journey!!

Will see you later in the year.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: mousebob on April 13, 2015, 23:00:56 PM
If Carl"s not going it"ll give the rest of us a chance.

And for that reason....I"m in.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: AMRN on April 14, 2015, 18:45:53 PM


Think will give this a miss  :(



:(
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Poker_Monkey on April 14, 2015, 20:44:40 PM

Love venue due to ease of Casino/Hotel access.. Shame hotel is fully booked.

Think will give this a miss  :(

Good luck all those that make the journey!!

Will see you later in the year.


If you listen on the wind you can hear the bar manger at Coventry breathing and big sigh of relief
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on April 14, 2015, 22:54:31 PM


Love venue due to ease of Casino/Hotel access.. Shame hotel is fully booked.

Think will give this a miss  :(



If you listen on the wind you can hear the bar manger at Coventry breathing and big sigh of relief


You"re wrong there...you can hear the bar manager weeping at all the lost revenue from all of Emma"s cocktails.
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: fandango on April 15, 2015, 18:51:34 PM



Love venue due to ease of Casino/Hotel access.. Shame hotel is fully booked.

Think will give this a miss  :(



If you listen on the wind you can hear the bar manger at Coventry breathing and big sigh of relief


You"re wrong there...you can hear the bar manager weeping at all the lost revenue from all of Emma"s cocktails.


Haha true that Paulie.. Winning already  ;D
Title: Re: S9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: dlewis33 on May 13, 2015, 15:07:40 PM


I"ve just tried to book at room at the Ricoh and they have two conferences on and all rooms are fully sold out already, so none of us APATers will be able to stay there on Saturday 30th.

This is not good news!!!


I have just booked a room at the Ricoh for Saturday night, I guess they may well have released a couple which didn"t sell out for the conference.

There were 4 "executive double" rooms left at my time of booking. £90/night.
Title: Re: Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: MAIR on May 13, 2015, 16:33:53 PM
My first APAT in ages, see you there!
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Fluence on May 24, 2015, 01:09:54 AM
For anyone wanting to play the normal Friday night comp it starts at 7.30pm and is £20 +£5 Total Freezeout (No re-buys, re-entries or Add ons) the clock is 20 mins throughout and it"s 25k starting stack and 2.5k early reg bonus if in before the start.

It gets a bit of a shove fest in the later stages as you"d expect but there are no ante"s so you get a decent game for £20.

Friday just gone (22nd) it had 65 runners so I"d expect it to be quite busy with extra APAT runners to swell the numbers.

Cash tables are quite busy on a Friday they had 5 this week ranging from 25p/50p upwards to a very deep stacked big action £1/£1 game.

So with the added APAT cash game is should be very active on Friday night.
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on May 24, 2015, 14:09:01 PM

For anyone wanting to play the normal Friday night comp it starts at 7.30pm and is £20 +£5 Total Freezeout (No re-buys, re-entries or Add ons) the clock is 20 mins throughout and it"s 25k starting stack and 2.5k early reg bonus if in before the start.

So with the added APAT cash game is should be very active on Friday night.


I"ll be in the pub ...either the Mount Pleasant near the Premier Inn...or perhaps, if the weather is nice.. The Greyhound Inn (http://www.greyhoundinn.org/)...I"ll drive.

(http://www.greyhoundinn.org/apitu.JPG)


APAT Fridays Aren"t For Poker
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Curlarge on May 24, 2015, 20:25:26 PM


For anyone wanting to play the normal Friday night comp it starts at 7.30pm and is £20 +£5 Total Freezeout (No re-buys, re-entries or Add ons) the clock is 20 mins throughout and it"s 25k starting stack and 2.5k early reg bonus if in before the start.

So with the added APAT cash game is should be very active on Friday night.


I"ll be in the pub ...either the Mount Pleasant near the Premier Inn...or perhaps, if the weather is nice.. The Greyhound Inn (http://www.greyhoundinn.org/)...I"ll drive.

(http://www.greyhoundinn.org/apitu.JPG)


APAT Fridays Aren"t For Poker


I"m with him  ;D
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: IrishTom on May 26, 2015, 18:01:47 PM
The latest list of reserved/pre-registered players for all events at Coventry this weekend can be seen HERE (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=17964.0)
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: duke3016 on May 26, 2015, 18:07:20 PM



For anyone wanting to play the normal Friday night comp it starts at 7.30pm and is £20 +£5 Total Freezeout (No re-buys, re-entries or Add ons) the clock is 20 mins throughout and it"s 25k starting stack and 2.5k early reg bonus if in before the start.

So with the added APAT cash game is should be very active on Friday night.


I"ll be in the pub ...either the Mount Pleasant near the Premier Inn...or perhaps, if the weather is nice.. The Greyhound Inn (http://www.greyhoundinn.org/)...I"ll drive.

(http://www.greyhoundinn.org/apitu.JPG)


APAT Fridays Aren"t For Poker


I"m with him  ;D


I"m with them ;D
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: AAroddersAA on May 26, 2015, 21:29:51 PM




For anyone wanting to play the normal Friday night comp it starts at 7.30pm and is £20 +£5 Total Freezeout (No re-buys, re-entries or Add ons) the clock is 20 mins throughout and it"s 25k starting stack and 2.5k early reg bonus if in before the start.

So with the added APAT cash game is should be very active on Friday night.


I"ll be in the pub ...either the Mount Pleasant near the Premier Inn...or perhaps, if the weather is nice.. The Greyhound Inn (http://www.greyhoundinn.org/)...I"ll drive.

(http://www.greyhoundinn.org/apitu.JPG)


APAT Fridays Aren"t For Poker


I"m with him  ;D


I"m with them ;D

Pift, if it was left up to the three of you all we would ever do on Friday night at APAT is drink.......................

Oh well, when in Rome and all that, See ya Friday :-)
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on May 27, 2015, 06:50:12 AM


Pift, if it was left up to the three of you all we would ever do on Friday night at APAT is drink.......................



Yes ...and your point is?
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: AAroddersAA on May 27, 2015, 07:13:13 AM



Pift, if it was left up to the three of you all we would ever do on Friday night at APAT is drink.......................



Yes ...and your point is?

I dunno I bet it was a good one though.

What time are people arriving in Coventry anyway? That pub looks a bit good btw
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on May 27, 2015, 09:47:46 AM




Pift, if it was left up to the three of you all we would ever do on Friday night at APAT is drink.......................



Yes ...and your point is?

I dunno I bet it was a good one though.

What time are people arriving in Coventry anyway? That pub looks a bit good btw


With a bit of luck I should be there for 4.30 (perhaps a little earlier of i can get away from work sharpish).

That pub [The Greyhound Inn] is a few miles away from the hotel (a 10 minute drive according to Google Maps (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Greyhound+Inn/@52.457189,-1.469318,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2bbe0f9466ed2ef)) but the Mount Pleasant (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Mount+Pleasant/@52.4294148,-1.4378611,16z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0x2bbe0f9466ed2ef!2sThe+Greyhound+Inn!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xd2424e4017d37dbc) is just a few minutes walk from the PI...not that I"ll be walking it.
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: duke3016 on May 27, 2015, 12:21:42 PM





Pift, if it was left up to the three of you all we would ever do on Friday night at APAT is drink.......................



Yes ...and your point is?

I dunno I bet it was a good one though.

What time are people arriving in Coventry anyway? That pub looks a bit good btw


With a bit of luck I should be there for 4.30 (perhaps a little earlier of i can get away from work sharpish).

That pub [The Greyhound Inn] is a few miles away from the hotel (a 10 minute drive according to Google Maps (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Greyhound+Inn/@52.457189,-1.469318,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x2bbe0f9466ed2ef)) but the Mount Pleasant (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Mount+Pleasant/@52.4294148,-1.4378611,16z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0x2bbe0f9466ed2ef!2sThe+Greyhound+Inn!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xd2424e4017d37dbc) is just a few minutes walk from the PI...not that I"ll be walking it.


Hitting the PI  @ 2pm. I presume there is a bar next door
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on May 27, 2015, 14:44:01 PM


Yes .
Hitting the PI  @ 2pm. I presume there is a bar next door


Well, sort of...it"s a Taybarns (http://www.taybarns.com/location-finder/coventry.html)...the down-market buffet type place.
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: duke3016 on May 27, 2015, 17:38:10 PM



Yes .
Hitting the PI  @ 2pm. I presume there is a bar next door


Well, sort of...it"s a Taybarns (http://www.taybarns.com/location-finder/coventry.html)...the down-market buffet type place.


Feck that then. I will be in the preferred venue then - which will be ? (either Greyhound or Pleasant?) So which is the one oh Travel Guru  ;D
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: Paulie_D on May 27, 2015, 19:42:36 PM
I think the Mount Pleasant...it"s closer and although the Greyhound looks nice it is a few miles away.

Easier for everyone I think.
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: duke3016 on May 27, 2015, 19:44:35 PM

I think the Mount Pleasant...it"s closer and although the Greyhound looks nice it is a few miles away.

Easier for everyone I think.


Mount Pleasant it is then
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: AMRN on May 28, 2015, 13:48:10 PM
Not played APAT (or any live poker) for ages! Can"t wait for this weekend.
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: sherif07 on May 28, 2015, 14:07:48 PM
looks like i have a free weekend now as a job has been cancelled. what are the realistic chances of seats being availible on the day.
Thanks,   Rob
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: sharky_uk on May 28, 2015, 14:44:20 PM
Why has the holding tank on the Coral Poker Client been closed? Seems a bit silly when there are still seats available!
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: AMRN on May 28, 2015, 14:56:42 PM

Why has the holding tank on the Coral Poker Client been closed? Seems a bit silly when there are still seats available!


there has to be sufficient time (including contingency) to get the money out of Coral and to the casino......
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: bigredders on May 28, 2015, 23:08:00 PM
Hi guys..making a comeback, it"s been a while!

Quick question, can you just show your reserve ticket on your phone or do you have to print it out?
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: IrishTom on May 28, 2015, 23:46:00 PM

Hi guys..making a comeback, it"s been a while!

Quick question, can you just show your reserve ticket on your phone or do you have to print it out?



Hi mark - casino have list of all Eventbrite reservations so just turn up before start
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: MattW on May 29, 2015, 16:14:42 PM
What"s the cash buy-in, blinds and number of re-buy"s?  Is it the top 8 cash values that get to the final table?
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: KarmaDope on May 29, 2015, 17:47:36 PM

What"s the cash buy-in, blinds and number of re-buy"s?  Is it the top 8 cash values that get to the final table?


Buyin is £82.50.
NO REBUYS.
Structure is on the apat.com site here: http://www.apat.com/index.php/live-schedule/tournament-structure/
Title: Re: APAT Season 9 Coventry Discussion Thread
Post by: GGUK2008 on May 29, 2015, 18:14:50 PM


What"s the cash buy-in, blinds and number of re-buy"s?  Is it the top 8 cash values that get to the final table?


Buyin is £82.50.
NO REBUYS.
Structure is on the apat.com site here: http://www.apat.com/index.php/live-schedule/tournament-structure/


I may be wrong, but I think he"s referring to the Cash Tournament, not the ME. If I"m right, then this is what he"s looking for: http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=13981.0
Title: Re: WCOAP 2015 - Discussion Thread
Post by: JoeShepy on June 01, 2015, 14:03:24 PM
I won the Coventry APAT yesterday, which included a WCOAP seat, just wondering when and how I will get entered into this ?

[MIGRATED FROM MISPOST IN WCOAP 2015 THREAD]