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Title: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: asarge on October 10, 2007, 09:49:07 AM
Hi peeps,

I managed to sneek in by the the clickfest last night, which I"m mighty happy about, so well done to everyone else who got in, and commiserations to those who missed out.

Anyways, being pretty new to the APAT i have a few questions about the APAT English Poker Championship in Walsall on Nov. 3rd & 4th:

1) What are the prizes? How many positions paid etc.?

2) Will there be any merchandise for sale? Would be nice to say by a APAT t-shirt or something as a souvenier. Is this something that will be available?
Also, would think it would be a good idea if there was a photographer there wherer you can buy a pic of yourself as im sure most people would like a pic of themselves playing in the tourney to post in their profile.

3) Is there a dress code at Walsall Grosvenor Casino? What are you allowed and not allowed to wear?

4) Is the total 200 players on the day?

5) Are all the starting tables dealer dealt or self deal?

Thanks in advance!

Oh, and if there is anyone going to this event from London/Kent area - let me know!
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: kinboshi on October 10, 2007, 10:47:15 AM

Hi peeps,

I managed to sneek in by the the clickfest last night, which I"m mighty happy about, so well done to everyone else who got in, and commiserations to those who missed out.


Nice one.  See you there!

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Anyways, being pretty new to the APAT i have a few questions about the APAT English Poker Championship in Walsall on Nov. 3rd & 4th:

1) What are the prizes? How many positions paid etc.?


Not 100% sure, I think they"re posted elsewhere and I"ll have a look.

It"s something like £3,000 for the winner, as well as entry into a GUKPT event, a trophy, gold medal and lots of media exposure.  Second place get a fair whack too, and I think it pays down to 10% - which would be 20th.

Top 18 get ranking points which are for a season leaderboard with a major prize at the end.

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2) Will there be any merchandise for sale? Would be nice to say by a APAT t-shirt or something as a souvenier. Is this something that will be available?


No idea.  The plan is merchandise will be available sooner or later, but don"t know if it will be in time for November.  Someone else will have to answer this?

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Also, would think it would be a good idea if there was a photographer there wherer you can buy a pic of yourself as im sure most people would like a pic of themselves playing in the tourney to post in their profile.


Des will take a piccy of you when you play.  He does this every tournament and they are uploaded for all to see.  Good photos too, must be a decent camera... ;)

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3) Is there a dress code at Walsall Grosvenor Casino? What are you allowed and not allowed to wear?


Not 100% sure on this either.  Generally it"s no ripped jeans or footy tops.  Not sure about hoodies, trainers, etc.  Best to contact the casino about this to make sure if you"re planning on dressing like Phil Laak!

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4) Is the total 200 players on the day?


I think so...

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5) Are all the starting tables dealer dealt or self deal?


100% dealer-dealt.

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Thanks in advance!

Oh, and if there is anyone going to this event from London/Kent area - let me know!



See you in November!
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: pazzorilancio on October 10, 2007, 11:02:30 AM
Walsall casino, to put it bluntly, is ruff... :p

By that I mean people wear what the hell they like in that place. Trainers, jeans etc... Be sensible. But I wouldnt be too worried. I wouldnt like a telling off from Q though (nickname for the manager there haha! Quentin I think his full name is).

Its a nice casino to be fair. will easily seat all the players. Not too sure about dealers though :s....

The cash games are crazy though. I mean the lowest one is usually £1/£2 £200 NL and even in that you sometimes get 4 straddles in one hand :/
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: asarge on October 12, 2007, 12:45:29 PM
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Also, would think it would be a good idea if there was a photographer there wherer you can buy a pic of yourself as im sure most people would like a pic of themselves playing in the tourney to post in their profile.


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Des will take a piccy of you when you play.  He does this every tournament and they are uploaded for all to see.  Good photos too, must be a decent camera... ;)


does he take a picture of everyone then?!
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: pazzorilancio on October 12, 2007, 14:18:59 PM
Yes he does :) Goes round every table 1 by 1 taking piccys. He doesnt say smile though :(
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: HaworthBantam on October 12, 2007, 21:38:37 PM

Yes he does :) Goes round every table 1 by 1 taking piccys. He doesnt say smile though :(


He doesn"t say "let me buy you a drink" either   :D
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: APAT on October 12, 2007, 21:51:19 PM
Honestly, doesn"t matter how many vats of the stuff I buy, it neverends  :D
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: dball13 on October 14, 2007, 15:49:27 PM
Hi,
I"m going to Walsall from Tunbridge Wells Kent, I managed to win my seat in the regional qualifer in Brighton! Really looking forward to it as it"ll be my first big tournament.
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: Chipaccrual on October 14, 2007, 16:05:28 PM

Hi,
I"m going to Walsall from Tunbridge Wells Kent, I managed to win my seat in the regional qualifer in Brighton! Really looking forward to it as it"ll be my first big tournament.

Danny,

Expecting good things from the Brighton qualifiers.

See you in Walsall.

Leigh
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: dball13 on October 15, 2007, 23:51:19 PM


Hi,
I"m going to Walsall from Tunbridge Wells Kent, I managed to win my seat in the regional qualifer in Brighton! Really looking forward to it as it"ll be my first big tournament.

Danny,

Expecting good things from the Brighton qualifiers.

See you in Walsall.

Leigh


Many thanks I"ll do my best!
Danny
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: HannibleL316 on October 22, 2007, 10:25:47 AM
Does anyone know what the starting stack is?
What the blinds start at and how often they go up?
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: TightEnd on October 22, 2007, 10:32:04 AM

Does anyone know what the starting stack is?
What the blinds start at and how often they go up?


10,000


25-50


every 40 minutes
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: kinboshi on October 22, 2007, 10:43:46 AM
Is that with a 150/300 level?
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: nosey-p on October 22, 2007, 10:57:49 AM
The 150/300 level is getting a bit boring now Daniel

:P
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: TightEnd on October 22, 2007, 11:22:13 AM

Is that with a 150/300 level?




um, I think I asked for that actually

will be back in a jiffy
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: TightEnd on October 22, 2007, 11:33:20 AM
I can confirm 150-300 is in

the campaign has been victorious
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: Jon MW on October 22, 2007, 11:37:10 AM
Does that mean the regional tournaments will have this level in now as well?
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: APAT on October 22, 2007, 11:52:54 AM
Not necessarily.  This is still being looked at as there are far tighter finishing times associated with the Regional events.
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: technolog on October 22, 2007, 12:56:05 PM

I can confirm 150-300 is in

the campaign has been victorious


WOO-HOO!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: TightEnd on October 22, 2007, 13:20:11 PM
Rocks Rejoice............. :D
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: kinboshi on October 22, 2007, 14:35:02 PM
Des and Rich...

(http://www.prezzybox.com/data/media/11110.jpg)
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: kinboshi on October 22, 2007, 14:36:24 PM

The 150/300 level is getting a bit boring now Daniel

:P


You will hear no more about it from now on...I am happy.

Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: H-Man81 on October 22, 2007, 18:54:22 PM


The 150/300 level is getting a bit boring now Daniel

:P


You will hear no more about it from now on...I am happy.




531 posts on the forum Daniel, only 517 of them about the 150/300 level! Who says perseverance doesn"t pay off  :D
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: kinboshi on October 22, 2007, 20:36:38 PM
Sits.  Quietly content.
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: FlyingPig73 on October 22, 2007, 20:41:19 PM
The inclusion of the 150/300 is a good thing. Very happy with the inclusion of this.
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: kinboshi on October 22, 2007, 20:43:43 PM

The inclusion of the 150/300 is a good thing. Very happy with the inclusion of this.


Me too.  Now I just have to make sure I reach it...
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: APAT on October 22, 2007, 20:52:45 PM
I just hope the exclusion of the 75/150 and 200/400 don"t see us at the final table at the end of day one  ::)
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: APAT on October 22, 2007, 21:11:56 PM
just in case anyone is "fooled"....that was my little joke  ;D
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: HaworthBantam on October 22, 2007, 21:21:54 PM
D"oh !!
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: RioRodent on October 22, 2007, 21:29:19 PM
Just need antes now!!  ;D
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: kinboshi on October 23, 2007, 09:24:12 AM

I just hope the exclusion of the 75/150 and 200/400 don"t see us at the final table at the end of day one  ::)


You"re a funny guy!!
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: HannibleL316 on October 23, 2007, 10:27:27 AM
Is there no antes?
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: asarge on October 23, 2007, 10:55:21 AM

Is there no antes?


i"m 99% sure there isn"t, however i am sure some one will confirm this for definate!
Title: Re: QUESTIONS: APAT English Poker Championship - Walsall Nov. 3rd & 4th
Post by: TightEnd on October 23, 2007, 11:17:43 AM
No antes