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Title: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: IrishTom on January 21, 2016, 19:30:16 PM
January 21, London:  The Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) in partnership with Coral Poker, are proud to announce details of the 2016 World Championship of Amateur Poker (WCOAP). 

The eighth edition of the WCOAP will take place at Aspers Casino in Stratford, London, between March 19th and 28th (Easter Monday) and offer 22 bracelet events across a multitude of poker disciplines.

With buy ins ranging between £55 and £220, the WCOAP can best be described as a mini World Series of Poker for recreational players.  It consistently draws players from across the world thanks to a unique mix of highly competitive, but friendly, competition.

In 2015, Welshman Daniel Lewis outlasted a field of 397 players in the main event to take the title of World Amateur Poker Champion, a first prize of £8,500 and a trip to the WSOP in Las Vegas.

(http://www.apat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WCOAP-Master-2016-v7.jpg)

Highlights of the 2016 festival include:

* The largest WCOAP ever with 22 bracelet events over ten days.
* New, exclusively commissioned main event Gold bracelet.
* Day 1 of the festival will host the inaugural 8 Game Players Championship, played over two days.
* Italy will return to defend their World Amateur Team Championship title.
* Multi table streaming will be available for several events.
* Each event will count towards APAT's All*Stars international amateur ranking system.
* The best individual player over the festival will win a WCOAP Passport for 2017.
* The World Amateur Poker Champion (winner of the Main Event) will win an added trip to Las Vegas in June 2016

WCOAP Satellites will commence with APAT/Coral on Thursday 28th January and run every Thursday and Sunday evening leading up to Day 1. For full satellite details see: http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=19381


The WCOAP Online will be played in the week following the WCOAP on APAT/Coral and feature a selection of side events in addition to the Main Event.

The full schedule is as follows:-



   Day / Date      Start      Event      Event Name      Buy In   
                              
   Sat 19th Mar      12:00      #1      Hold'em Championship      £50+£5   
   Sat 19th Mar      14:00      #2-1      *8 Game Players Championship - Day 1 (50k)       £100+£10   
   Sat 19th Mar      16:00      #3      Shootout Championship      £50+£5   
                              
   Sun 20th Mar      12:00      #4      Hold'em 3X Championship (max 1R & 1A)      £50+£5   
   Sun 20th Mar      14:00      #2-2      8 Game Players Championship - Day 2 (FT)      -   
   Sun 20th Mar      15:00      #5      Mix Max Championship      £50+£5   
                              
   Mon 21st Mar      12:00      #6      Antes Only Championship      £50+£5   
   Mon 21st Mar      14:00      #7      Turbo (NLHE) Championship       £50+£5   
   Mon 21st Mar      16:00      #8      Open Face Chinese Championship      £50+£5   
                              
   Tue 22nd Mar      12:00      #9      Stud Championship       £50+£5   
   Tue 22nd Mar      14:00      #10      Mixed (ROE NLHE/PLO) Championship       £50+£5   
                              
   Wed 23rd Mar      12:00      #11      HORSE Championship      £50+£5   
   Wed 23rd Mar      15:00      #12      Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo Championship       £50+£5   
                              
   Thu 24th Mar      12:00      #13-1      Team Championship - Day 1       £100+£10   
   Thu 24th Mar      14:00      #14      Six Max Championship       £50+£5   
                              
   Fri 25th Mar      12:00      #13-2      Team Championship - Day 2      -   
   Fri 25th Mar      12:30      #15      Razz Championship      £50+£5   
   Fri 25th Mar      16:00      #16      High Roller Championship - Day 1      £200+£20   
                              
   Sat 26th Mar      12:00      #17-1a      World Amateur Poker Championship - Day 1a      £100+£10   
   Sat 26th Mar      13:00      #16-2      High Roller Championship - Day 2      -   
   Sat 26th Mar      15:00      #18      Crazy Pineapple Championship      £50+£5   
                              
   Sun 27th Mar      12:00      #17-1b      World Amateur Poker Championship - Day 1b      £100+£10   
   Sun 27th Mar      15:00      #19      Pot Limit Omaha Championship      £50+£5   
                              
   Mon 28th Mar      12:00      #17-2      World Amateur Poker Championship - Day 2      -   
   Mon 28th Mar      14:00      #20      Heads Up Championship      £50+£5   
   Mon 28th Mar      16:00      #21      Irish Championship       £50+£5   
   Mon 28th Mar      17:00      #22      Cash Championship       £50+£10+£5   


* The 8 Game Players Championship will feature:

Limit 2-7 Triple Draw
Limit Hold'em
Limit Omaha 8
Razz
Limit 7 Card Stud
Limit Stud 8
No Limit Hold'em
Pot Limit Omaha

Further clarification/details, including Online Satellites, WCOAP Online, Team Events and individual event structures will be advised over the coming days.

Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: fandango on January 21, 2016, 19:48:43 PM
BOOM.. Nice one guys  ;D
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: s4ooter on January 21, 2016, 19:55:24 PM
As Dave Howard is
i) a mixed game beast
ii) not gonna be there

Can we rename the 8 Game, the "Dave Batman Howard" Cup

K Thx :)
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: redsimon on January 21, 2016, 20:01:45 PM
Love everything apart from the HORSE/ PLO8 clash. Could the PLO8 start first? Very hard even for me to bust a HORSE MTT early doors :(
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Curlarge on January 21, 2016, 20:19:56 PM
Great events as always.

Just feel it"s a shame to have the 6 Max on the Thursday and not Good Friday when so many more people could play.

Having the HR and Razz on that day means a lot wont bother to go sadly. Just my opinion obv.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 21, 2016, 20:35:52 PM
Firstly, very good and I will be in attendance most likely arriving on Sunday 20th until Monday 28th.

Personally I thought the big opening event was better as a PLO but no big deal either way and would prefer the 6 max on the Friday with Razz Thursday. Again that is likely to be personal preference.

Think that Statford is the best location available that is able to provide everything needed and being so close to London helps those coming from abroad and helps bring people into the games who would not normally play an APAT which should be the goal of the WCOAP as it is the big show if you like like. Based on the current events I will be likely want to play the following

Monday - nlhe turbo
Tuesday - round of each
Wednesday - PLO8 or I might just play cash that day
Thursday - 6 max
Friday - day off and rail team event maybe play a bit of cash or find something else to do if people want too
Saturday - main event
Sunday - maybe PLO depending on how it has gone and how I am feeling, if I am knackered and out may go home
Monday - main event day two if I am in it home if now

Really looking forward to this now have already booked the London Stratford Travel Lodge from 20th to 28th cost £53 per night on average which is good and is within walking distance of everything so won"t need to take a single cab. If you need it you can also get wifi for 12 quid for the week. Overall I think this is one of the lower prices I have paid per night in hotel costs this season. Hope to see lots of APAT people in Stratford.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: MikeSlee on January 21, 2016, 20:43:11 PM
Cracking lineup.  Should be there for at least the 6 max and main event.  Travel Lodge and train ticket from Cardiff already booked
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: dlewis33 on January 21, 2016, 20:52:31 PM
I am looking forward to attempting to defend the main event.

For whoever does win, the added Vegas package will be a real treat. I was properly looked after by APAT last year and had a great time with the guys despite not really knowing any of them prior to the trip.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Padooki on January 21, 2016, 20:53:14 PM
Nice schedule. 8-game especially looks to be a great tourney to kick off the week. Expect quite a few runners for this one, Dealer"s Choice cash games have been popping up a lot lately around London so the interest is there.

One question about the online satellites which commence next week. Can I win multiple £110 tickets and use the extra tickets to enter into events other than the main?
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Scousebill on January 21, 2016, 20:54:54 PM
Can"t read it....

I"ll be on holiday in the Carribbean.... I wonder if Lynne would let me fly home early....

Have to miss this one this year.....

Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 21, 2016, 21:17:10 PM
Just wondering given the size and impressiveness of this event what are the chances of setting up a sat for a package like we have had before like a £55 buyin or something like that where the winner gets entry to the main and some sides and maybe some cash towards accomadation? Think that would get some interest.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Sugar_Free on January 21, 2016, 21:23:26 PM
Just a couple of minuses for me.

Disappointed that the PLO is only a one day game this year but to give way to a two day 8 game is more than acceptable. Really unhappy that the 8 game is twice the entry of every other side event, if we want to get people who maybe haven"t tried the more unusual games, this isn"t the way.

Plusses: 8 game on the menu, everything else

Well done APAT.............again
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: duncthehat on January 21, 2016, 21:24:27 PM
looks good.  Again personal preference sees the odd clash.     Possibly will only make the 8 game and Horse but well done on getting a great schedule
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Padooki on January 21, 2016, 21:39:22 PM

Just wondering given the size and impressiveness of this event what are the chances of setting up a sat for a package like we have had before like a £55 buyin or something like that where the winner gets entry to the main and some sides and maybe some cash towards accomadation? Think that would get some interest.


I would definately support a satty like this if you can set it up. A £440 package for a £55 sat (with £11 feeders) each Thursday is perfect. Allows the qualifier to play main and 6 £55 sides or main, 2 £55 sides and the hi roller.

If you wanted to add some expenses money in, then suggest a £30 rebuy for a £600 package
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: 3N1GM4 on January 21, 2016, 22:21:52 PM
Overall I like the look of this schedule, well done APAT. The 8 game looks like it could be an absolute cracker if the structure is right - guess we"ll have to wait and see the level lengths and which level are (or aren"t hopefully) missing, as some of the limit events in the past have suffered from being too slow in the first few levels, then outrageously fast for the mid section before calming down again a bit at the end (not that I"ve ever lasted long enough for it to matter of course!).

One thing that"s a little disappointing is the lack of evening starts so pretty much anything midweek is going to be out of the question for me personally unless I can get some time off, despite living closer to London than most. However, I realise that the majority of people are travelling and staying for a few days and this will have less impact on them. If it means that structures are improved due to having more run-time available for the events, then I"m all for it!

For anyone who is interested in where the dead money is, I"d like to be playing:

8 Game
OFC
Razz
ME
PLO

Looking forward to this and seeing everyone there, bring on the structures!
Title: Re:
Post by: Pichichi9 on January 21, 2016, 22:52:27 PM
Team Holland in the house! Thanks for finally put up the schedule. Will play the team event so gonna miss out on my favorite, the 6-Max and the High Roller ;( Also to bad the shootout is already on day1 but what can you do. See you at the team event and the main!!

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: fandango on January 21, 2016, 23:10:10 PM
Gonna miss my beloved plo8 on Wednesday.. but with the 8 game it more than makes up for it. Looking forward to it already.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Fluence on January 22, 2016, 00:44:48 AM
No idea what I can or can"t play just yet but it all looks terrific.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Pears27 on January 22, 2016, 07:49:31 AM
^^ This. Well done Tom and all involved. See you next weekend.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: TheHitDogAF on January 22, 2016, 20:34:25 PM
Gutted that I won"t be able to frustrate Carl with my bad/lucky play in 8 variations of poker all at once, as I won"t be playing until Monday 21st.

Good news is that I have already booked week off so will be playing everyday once I arrive.

Great schedule, OFC will only be on the menu if I bust the Ante"s early (and I am feeling brave).

Well done APAT. looking forward to this sooooooooooo much!

See you all in a week at Luton.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: troubled joe on January 23, 2016, 13:42:45 PM
Hi, quick question: is it straightforward to get a refund if you reach day 2 of a tournament and it clashes with another event that you"ve entered and paid for in advance (e.g. reaching day 2 of main having entered the heads up)?  Is it expected that we"ll use the eventbrite reservation instead and forfeit the booking fee?

Cheers
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: GGUK2008 on January 24, 2016, 14:20:43 PM
I was hoping desperately for a similar schedule to last year, which I loved because of the variety of poker variants available to me across the Easter weekend. Sadly not so this year, and it looks like I"ll play the Razz and the Main. Disappointed to see the Cash Championship as the very last event with minds turning to going back to work the next day, though I would imagine this has a lot to do with the knowledge that it will be done in approximately four hours and so can be the very last event.

No doubt, though, I"m in the minority, and there will be a lot of love for this schedule, and that"s definitely the main thing. So well done, and thank you, to all those who are involved in putting together what must be a mammoth undertaking.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Sugar_Free on January 24, 2016, 15:46:06 PM


Just wondering given the size and impressiveness of this event what are the chances of setting up a sat for a package like we have had before like a £55 buyin or something like that where the winner gets entry to the main and some sides and maybe some cash towards accomadation? Think that would get some interest.


I would definately support a satty like this if you can set it up. A £440 package for a £55 sat (with £11 feeders) each Thursday is perfect. Allows the qualifier to play main and 6 £55 sides or main, 2 £55 sides and the hi roller.

If you wanted to add some expenses money in, then suggest a £30 rebuy for a £600 package


I"m sure there would be enough interest to run an £11 satellite every night for a £55 token which could then be used either in a passport game each week as suggested or as a direct buy in when the seats go on sale.

I"m equally certain that people would like this to continue through until next year too, with maybe the passport game being a monthly thing.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: BOINGBLITZ on February 01, 2016, 17:15:09 PM
Can anyone tell me what the "MIN-MAX" is please?
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Chipaccrual on February 01, 2016, 17:17:00 PM

Can anyone tell me what the "MIN-MAX" is please?



It"s "Mix Max" Brian  ;D
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: DodgyEnd (Tom APAT.be) on February 01, 2016, 19:06:02 PM

Can anyone tell me what the "MIN-MAX" is please?



Mix Max is a great event where play starts 9 or 10 handed. After a while, play will go to 6-handed... afterwards 4-handed and the final stages are Heads Up.

4-handed or 6-handed is sometimes left out, so I"m not sure exactly what it will be in London. But anyway, it"s NLH the entire time.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: s4ooter on February 01, 2016, 19:44:14 PM
Very tough game in which stronger poker players will tend to shine. Changing dynamics from 9-6-4-2 handed is interesting.

And we all know that 9 handed is just easy :p
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: The_Kanna on February 01, 2016, 23:30:58 PM
Last year mix max is 9handed -6max-hu- ft 8 handed
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: AMRN on February 02, 2016, 15:09:27 PM
Probably only going to make it for one game this year..... but what a game!!  2 Day deepstack 8-game - can"t wait.

Tom - can you confirm that the 8-game will be the conventional mix, and not some concoction of games that the casino deem themselves able to cover... ie
   1. 2-7 Triple Draw
   2. Limit HE
   3. Limit O8
   4. Razz
   5. 7CS
   6. 7CS/8
   7. NLHE
   8. PLO
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: fandango on February 02, 2016, 20:02:07 PM

Probably only going to make it for one game this year..... but what a game!!  2 Day deepstack 8-game - can"t wait.

Tom - can you confirm that the 8-game will be the conventional mix, and not some concoction of games that the casino deem themselves able to cover... ie
   1. 2-7 Triple Draw
   2. Limit HE
   3. Limit O8
   4. Razz
   5. 7CS
   6. 7CS/8
   7. NLHE
   8. PLO


* The 8 Game Players Championship will feature:

Limit 2-7 Triple Draw
Limit Hold'em
Limit Omaha 8
Razz
Limit 7 Card Stud
Limit Stud 8
No Limit Hold'em
Pot Limit Omaha

;)
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: AMRN on February 03, 2016, 15:30:09 PM


;)



Thanks - I did look before I asked, but couldn"t find the answer :)

Second question - is anyone going to be there for the first weekend who might be interested in sharing a hotel room?
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Hammerite on February 05, 2016, 13:30:59 PM
Just to let all potential players know, Aspers is offering free car parking at Westfield for all poker players throughout February & March which obviously covers the dates of the worlds.  :)
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: Sugar_Free on February 08, 2016, 16:30:13 PM

Just a couple of minuses for me.

Disappointed that the PLO is only a one day game this year but to give way to a two day 8 game is more than acceptable. Really unhappy that the 8 game is twice the entry of every other side event, if we want to get people who maybe haven"t tried the more unusual games, this isn"t the way.

Plusses: 8 game on the menu, everything else

Well done APAT.............again


That moment when you realise your birthday party is the same day as the 8 game.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: AAroddersAA on February 08, 2016, 18:13:06 PM


Just a couple of minuses for me.

Disappointed that the PLO is only a one day game this year but to give way to a two day 8 game is more than acceptable. Really unhappy that the 8 game is twice the entry of every other side event, if we want to get people who maybe haven"t tried the more unusual games, this isn"t the way.

Plusses: 8 game on the menu, everything else

Well done APAT.............again


That moment when you realise your birthday party is the same day as the 8 game.

Are you going to be in London for it? We will ensure that you get to celebrate in APAT style.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: BOINGBLITZ on February 12, 2016, 16:04:23 PM
The free parking....do you just park up and they verify your ticket when you leave?
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: BOINGBLITZ on February 12, 2016, 16:29:09 PM
....and how long is late entry for the PLO8 please?
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Curlarge on February 14, 2016, 18:38:19 PM

The free parking....do you just park up and they verify your ticket when you leave?



Enter Car Park B, take the disc, and try and park in row 104 or as near as you can, which is right near the lifts directly into the casino. Take the disc to the receptionist and they will validate it after checking that you are a member. It"s valid for 24 hours.
Title: Re: WCOAP 2016 - Discussion Thread
Post by: AlbusFawkes on February 20, 2016, 19:17:06 PM



Just a couple of minuses for me.

Disappointed that the PLO is only a one day game this year but to give way to a two day 8 game is more than acceptable. Really unhappy that the 8 game is twice the entry of every other side event, if we want to get people who maybe haven"t tried the more unusual games, this isn"t the way.

Plusses: 8 game on the menu, everything else

Well done APAT.............again


That moment when you realise your birthday party is the same day as the 8 game.

Are you going to be in London for it? We will ensure that you get to celebrate in APAT style.


Do you really think he would miss this!!
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: AlbusFawkes on February 20, 2016, 19:20:54 PM
Any news on the individual structures for the events?

I have looked at last year"s and guess most will be the same/similar.

Mainly interested in the OFC.


Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: IrishTom on March 02, 2016, 12:25:46 PM

Any news on the individual structures for the events?

I have looked at last year"s and guess most will be the same/similar.

Mainly interested in the OFC.





We expect to have all details finalised and confirmed with Aspers in the coming week.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Big Club on March 14, 2016, 13:39:20 PM


Any news on the individual structures for the events?

I have looked at last year"s and guess most will be the same/similar.

Mainly interested in the OFC.





We expect to have all details finalised and confirmed with Aspers in the coming week.


Hi Tom

Any news on this? with only 5 days until the 8 game it would be great to see a structure and more importantly are we playing 6 handed or 8 handed with utg and utg+1 sitting out of 2-7 hands?

Thanks
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: daveyt86 on March 14, 2016, 21:13:49 PM
Has anyone got late reg details for each event?

Cheers
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: AMRN on March 15, 2016, 12:01:07 PM

Hi Tom

Any news on this? with only 5 days until the 8 game it would be great to see a structure and more importantly are we playing 6 handed or 8 handed with utg and utg+1 sitting out of 2-7 hands?


For simplicity sake, it should play 6 handed.  What I would like to know is whether it"s one orbit of each game regardless of blind level (WSOP style).... or whether it"s one game per blind level (Pokerstars style).

The WSOP structure (http://www.wsop.com/pdfs/structuresheets/structure_1232_14915.pdf) would make for a better event, but the one game per blind level version would be easier to TD.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: CW86 on March 15, 2016, 19:34:12 PM


Hi Tom

Any news on this? with only 5 days until the 8 game it would be great to see a structure and more importantly are we playing 6 handed or 8 handed with utg and utg+1 sitting out of 2-7 hands?


For simplicity sake, it should play 6 handed.  What I would like to know is whether it"s one orbit of each game regardless of blind level (WSOP style).... or whether it"s one game per blind level (Pokerstars style).

The WSOP structure (http://www.wsop.com/pdfs/structuresheets/structure_1232_14915.pdf) would make for a better event, but the one game per blind level version would be easier to TD.



Got to disagree there Steve, as much as i love 6 handed, it only affects 2-7 so I think 8 handed would be fine for this event
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: AMRN on March 15, 2016, 21:44:42 PM



Hi Tom

Any news on this? with only 5 days until the 8 game it would be great to see a structure and more importantly are we playing 6 handed or 8 handed with utg and utg+1 sitting out of 2-7 hands?


For simplicity sake, it should play 6 handed.  What I would like to know is whether it"s one orbit of each game regardless of blind level (WSOP style).... or whether it"s one game per blind level (Pokerstars style).

The WSOP structure (http://www.wsop.com/pdfs/structuresheets/structure_1232_14915.pdf) would make for a better event, but the one game per blind level version would be easier to TD.



Got to disagree there Steve, as much as i love 6 handed, it only affects 2-7 so I think 8 handed would be fine for this event



Ideally the tourney should be one game per orbit, and that means people miss out on 2-7TD.  Hate the complexity and disparity it adds to the game - much cleaner to just play it 6 handed
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Sugar_Free on March 16, 2016, 09:44:30 AM
3 days to go and still no details on any game structure, late reg etc.

http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh (http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh)
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Chipaccrual on March 16, 2016, 11:46:03 AM

3 days to go and still no details on any game structure, late reg etc.

http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh (http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh)


The guys are on the case Matt.

I"m sure Tom will get the info posted as soon as he can.

Life"s a bit of a juggling act at times, as we all know.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Sugar_Free on March 16, 2016, 12:17:39 PM


3 days to go and still no details on any game structure, late reg etc.

http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh (http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh)


The guys are on the case Matt.

I"m sure Tom will get the info posted as soon as he can.

Life"s a bit of a juggling act at times, as we all know.


More a case of how well known and respected APAT is to get so many presales and so much interest without releasing details. Everyone knows the structures are going to be great. How many other tours are trusted this much?
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: AMRN on March 16, 2016, 12:39:30 PM



3 days to go and still no details on any game structure, late reg etc.

http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh (http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh)


The guys are on the case Matt.

I"m sure Tom will get the info posted as soon as he can.

Life"s a bit of a juggling act at times, as we all know.


More a case of how well known and respected APAT is to get so many presales and so much interest without releasing details. Everyone knows the structures are going to be great. How many other tours are trusted this much?


Agree with that.... This tourney is a bit different to the usual stuff though, and the structure will drive strategy to some degree. As it"s priced equivalent to the Main Event, and is therefore a flagship event, would be really good to know the structure and format soon.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Sugar_Free on March 16, 2016, 13:06:51 PM




3 days to go and still no details on any game structure, late reg etc.

http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh (http://bit.ly/1mxK9qh)


The guys are on the case Matt.

I"m sure Tom will get the info posted as soon as he can.

Life"s a bit of a juggling act at times, as we all know.


More a case of how well known and respected APAT is to get so many presales and so much interest without releasing details. Everyone knows the structures are going to be great. How many other tours are trusted this much?


Agree with that.... This tourney is a bit different to the usual stuff though, and the structure will drive strategy to some degree. As it"s priced equivalent to the Main Event, and is therefore a flagship event, would be really good to know the structure and format soon.


I was talking about the series as a whole
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: IrishTom on March 16, 2016, 14:06:14 PM
Apologies to everyone, this all lies with me and I"ve had a couple of major things distract me recently... am working on posting details for all events asap from today... if you"ve sent me a PM or FB Message etc again apologies and will catch up  asap...
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Chipaccrual on March 16, 2016, 14:09:49 PM

Apologies to everyone, this all lies with me and I"ve had a couple of major things distract me recently... am working on posting details for all events asap from today... if you"ve sent me a PM or FB Message etc again apologies and will catch up  asap...


In Tom We Trust     ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: donmatt on March 16, 2016, 14:24:50 PM
Hello

What"s the Irish Championship? Do you have to be Irish to enter...?

Thanks
Matt
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: s4ooter on March 16, 2016, 14:35:01 PM

Hello

What"s the Irish Championship? Do you have to be Irish to enter...?

Thanks
Matt


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Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: donmatt on March 16, 2016, 14:53:54 PM
Ha. Not serious about having to be Irish, but I am still wondering what the tournament is.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: TheHitDogAF on March 16, 2016, 17:38:21 PM
Here"s the brief from last year"s Irish event...
"Irish Championship £50+£5
Capacity 120 runners - 15k Stack - 20 Mins L1-12, 30 Mins L13+ - Ranking Points 1st-9th                    

Players are dealt 4 cards each and a round of pre-flop betting, Pot Limit, will take place. 

Once the Flop is dealt betting will be No Limit thereafter, and AFTER the first round of No Limit betting each player will muck 2 cards each - so immediately before the Turn is dealt when Flop betting is complete. 

So, betting pre-flop is Pot Limit, and post-flop is No Limit. 

Players use ANY 5 cards to win a pot."


I would expect the game to be the same even if structure changes
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: TheHitDogAF on March 16, 2016, 17:42:51 PM
Was gonna say "Like Crazy Pineapple but with one less hole card" but wanted to avoid the obvious "Do you need to bring a pineapple to play?" response......
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: IrishTom on March 16, 2016, 18:13:09 PM
Whilst I"m hopeful of releasing the vast majority of event structures tonight (late) the following is what I can offer for the 8-game so far:











   Day / Date      Start      Event      Event Name      Buy In   
                              
   Sat 19th Mar      14:00      #2-1      8 Game Players Championship - Day 1 (50k)       £100+£10   
   Sun 20th Mar      14:00      #2-2      8 Game Players Championship - Day 2 (FT)      -   


The 8 Game Players Championship will be played 7-handed, have 8 hands per game regardless of the number of players and feature the following "running order":

Limit 2-7 Triple Draw
Limit Hold'em
Limit Omaha 8
Razz
Limit 7 Card Stud
Limit Stud 8
No Limit Hold'em
Pot Limit Omaha

Structure tbc asap:
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: TheHitDogAF on March 16, 2016, 18:22:15 PM
Cue 800 users logged on at 2am  ;D

You"re doing a great job Tom and very much appreciated.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Dawnie on March 19, 2016, 08:54:27 AM
Are we nearly there yet??????

Yes we are weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

See you all tomorrow wahooooooooooo  A s  Ac ad1 Ah
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: GFERGIE on March 21, 2016, 20:21:35 PM
hi would someone be able to explain how the cash game tournament works on the Monday please?
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: IrishTom on March 21, 2016, 22:27:38 PM

hi would someone be able to explain how the cash game tournament works on the Monday please?


Hi Grant, details are here http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=19472.msg247455#msg247455

Any questions just PM me...

Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: SnowedIn on March 22, 2016, 17:15:45 PM
Hi, can anyone tell me roughly how long they expect the HORSE tournament to last? Is it a 1 day event? Not going to hold anyone to any predictions, just looking for some rough guidelines.
Thanks.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: IrishTom on March 22, 2016, 17:24:32 PM

Hi, can anyone tell me roughly how long they expect the HORSE tournament to last? Is it a 1 day event? Not going to hold anyone to any predictions, just looking for some rough guidelines.
Thanks.


Hi Dillon, with a full 70 players my best guestimate is 2am...
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: fandango on March 22, 2016, 18:32:47 PM
Dunno if its already been thought of or not..

What about a 1 minuet silence on Thursday before the team event starts, to show respect for our Belgium friends?

Im sure the TD could arrange this..?
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Sugar_Free on March 22, 2016, 19:13:56 PM

Dunno if its already been thought of or not..

What about a 1 minuet silence on Thursday before the team event starts, to show respect for our Belgium friends?

Im sure the TD could arrange this..?


Good idea,Carl. I"m sure it"ll be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: AlbusFawkes on March 22, 2016, 22:10:16 PM

Dunno if its already been thought of or not..

What about a 1 minuet silence on Thursday before the team event starts, to show respect for our Belgium friends?

Im sure the TD could arrange this..?


Great idea
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: MintTrav on March 22, 2016, 22:48:35 PM

Dunno if its already been thought of or not..

What about a 1 minuet silence on Thursday before the team event starts, to show respect for our Belgium friends?

Im sure the TD could arrange this..?


Not sure about this. Are we going to have a minute"s silence whenever something happens - in other words, before every team event? Remember how awkward the minute"s silence in Prague was, when most of the non-British teams had no idea what it was for? Do we know whether anyone connected to any of the players has been affected?
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Zozzy on March 23, 2016, 11:31:53 AM
Good luck to everyone playing WCOAP. I"m not there this year, have a great time all Apaters.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: Chipaccrual on March 23, 2016, 14:10:58 PM
This shouldn"t affect Stratford, but may impact on those travelling across London.

Tube unions are planning to strike on the Piccadilly line from 21:00 tonight for 24 hours.

If the strike goes ahead:

There will be no Piccadilly line service from late evening tonight and all day Thursday 24 March
We advise you to complete journeys on the Piccadilly line by 22:30 on Wednesday 23 March, and to travel earlier if possible
If you"re travelling between Heathrow airport and central London during this strike, you can use Heathrow Connect and Heathrow Express to and from London Paddington station



Easter engineering works on the Tube, TfL Rail and London Overground will go ahead as planned from Friday 25 March

If you"re travelling in London over the Easter period, closures include:

The District line between Aldgate East and Dagenham East
The Hammersmith & City line between Liverpool Street and Barking
The Metropolitan line between Moor Park, Amersham and Chesham
Overground services between Camden Road and Stratford, Sydenham and Crystal Palace, Romford and Upminster, Highbury & Islington and Shadwell, Gospel Oak to Barking, as well as between Highbury & Islington and Clapham Junction and New Cross Gate

TfL Rail
Tram services between Reeves Corner and East Croydon

Other travel changes include:

Planned works on National Rail
Planned works on train services to Gatwick and Heathrow airports
The Congestion Charge does not apply between Friday 25 and Monday 28 March
The Boat Race on Sunday 27 March may make transport in south west London busier than usual
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: fandango on March 23, 2016, 14:52:52 PM


Dunno if its already been thought of or not..

What about a 1 minuet silence on Thursday before the team event starts, to show respect for our Belgium friends?

Im sure the TD could arrange this..?


Not sure about this. Are we going to have a minute"s silence whenever something happens - in other words, before every team event? Remember how awkward the minute"s silence in Prague was, when most of the non-British teams had no idea what it was for? Do we know whether anyone connected to any of the players has been affected?


To be honest it was a remark of respect to the Belgium team more than anything.. It was just the timing of the atrocities in regards to the Belgium team leaving to play, IMO it doesn"t need to be connected players to directly, the world can be a **** place at times, one minute your boarding a plane, metro then next your life has been taken away sad times..
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: littlemoley on March 24, 2016, 06:34:45 AM
I agree. I think it is a good idea and will be appreciated by our Belgian friends.
Title: Re: WCOAP Discussion
Post by: IrishTom on March 26, 2016, 20:53:34 PM
Please note some changes that have been made to the WCOAP Schedule as below:

#19 PLO will start 1 hour later as follows:

Sun 27th Mar 15:00 16:00 #19 Pot Limit Omaha Championship £50+£5
Capacity 96 runners - 15k Stack - 20 Min L1 - L13, 30 Min L14+ - Ranking Points 1st-9th              
LATE ENTRY/ALTERNATES 60 MINUTES


#20 Heads Up will start 2 hours earlier as follows:

Mon 28th Mar 14:00 12:00 #20 Heads Up Championship £50+£5   
Capacity 64 runners - 5k Stack - 10-15 Minute Levels - Ranking Points 1st-8th                                  
THERE IS NO LATE ENTRY


This means that the Main Event Day 2 will start 1 hour later than planned as follows:

Mon 28th Mar 12:00 13:00 #17-2 World Amateur Poker Championship Day 2

If the above cause problems for any player who has already paid entry, or reserved a seat, then please contact me personally to arrange a refund of the costs.