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Title: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on March 18, 2010, 21:43:22 PM: The United Kingdom Amateur Championship & Professional League tournaments will be held at the Grosvenor Victoria, London on Saturday, 17th April.

The Amateur Championship will see cards in the air at 2pm sharp, the Professional at 2.30pm

Sunday the 18th will see the second in the APAT Specialist Series featuring, this time, a Razz tournament also with, at this time (7/4/10), a 2.30pm start.

Address:
150-162 Edgware Road
London
W2 2DT

Website: LINK (http://www.grosvenorcasinos.com/casinodetails/?action=show_facilities&casino_code=904)

Google Map: Link (http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=51.516968,-0.165181&spn=0.004433,0.009753&z=17&iwloc=lyrftr:m,3278205541515789470,51.517362,-0.165535)
Title: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: TightEnd on March 24, 2010, 11:15:13 AM: This will be 100% confirmed later but I wanted to post asap that it looks like the start time for the UK Amateur Championships on Saturday 17th April will be 1.30pm and not the usual 2.30pm

Sorry if this causes any problems, but it is a venue requirement as we have two competitions that afternoon taking up 20 of their 24 tables. They"ve requested a slightly earlier start for the NLHE comp to free up some of their table capacity for their busy Saturday night trade, where cash games of all shapes and sizes normally fill the room.

Thanks for your understanding.
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: kinboshi on March 24, 2010, 11:56:15 AM: It might make it more difficult for me to reach the first break...
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: SirPercival on March 24, 2010, 14:06:33 PM: What time will the pro event start Rich?
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: Keith2202 on March 24, 2010, 15:06:47 PM: Hi

I hope I have just registered for this on Betfair.
However it says that it is on April the 8th at 2100, have I therefore registered for the wrong thing?

It is called "APAT UK Holding Tank #359983" for $120? Currently 121 out of 141 max seats.

Thanks in advance
Keith
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: Paulie_D on March 24, 2010, 15:24:11 PM: Quote from: Keith2202 on March 24, 2010, 15:06:47 PM

I hope I have just registered for this on Betfair.
However it says that it is on April the 8th at 2100, have I therefore registered for the wrong thing?

It is called "APAT UK Holding Tank #359983" for $120? Currently 121 out of 141 max seats.

Nope...that"s the one...the date is just a placeholder.
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: Keith2202 on March 24, 2010, 15:52:36 PM: Cushty, cheers
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: TightEnd on March 25, 2010, 09:05:13 AM: Quote from: SirPerceval on March 24, 2010, 14:06:33 PM

What time will the pro event start Rich?

2.30pm
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: mattwells9 on March 27, 2010, 16:44:51 PM: Hi, I"ve registered for the event at the Vic via Betfair. However, it cost me £82 which is worrying me slightly that I"ve registered to the wrong event?! Can somebody please tell me if I have? It was $120 which obviously isn"t the usual £75? I hope I"m in the right event!! Many thanks..
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: AVFC.WILSON on March 27, 2010, 16:49:43 PM: Quote from: mattwells9 on March 27, 2010, 16:44:51 PM

Hi, I"ve registered for the event at the Vic via Betfair. However, it cost me £82 which is worrying me slightly that I"ve registered to the wrong event?! Can somebody please tell me if I have? It was $120 which obviously isn"t the usual £75? I hope I"m in the right event!! Many thanks..

This is correct.
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: duke3016 on March 27, 2010, 16:59:14 PM: With the exchange rate etc there will be slight anomilies - however the extra goes into the pot - so more money for you when you bink it ;D
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: zzBlizzardzz on March 30, 2010, 07:56:56 AM: Quote from: duke3016 on March 27, 2010, 16:59:14 PM

With the exchange rate etc there will be slight anomilies - however the extra goes into the pot - so more money for you when you bink it ;D

Ever the optimist Duke..
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: AMRN on March 30, 2010, 08:32:12 AM: Quote from: duke3016 on March 27, 2010, 16:59:14 PM

With the exchange rate etc there will be slight anomilies - however the extra goes into the pot - so more money for you when you bink it ;D

Adds a whole new dimension to buying into APAT games...... buying in on a Thursday at 21:00 may be -EV compared to leaving it until next evening, and taking the gamble of tickets being available.
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: TightEnd on March 30, 2010, 19:43:25 PM: 2pm Start for the Amateur, confirmed
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: rivadiva on April 05, 2010, 12:07:17 PM: Hello

I"ve just registered on APAT and looking to play in the Live UK Tournament on 17th April at the Vic. A posting I read advised me to join up with Bet fair and buy a place through that site but having just registered there, I cannot find a way to enter this tournament. I"ve also tried the Vic casino but they are saying it"s not to do with them. Please can you help me with exact details of how I buy a seat for £75.

Thanks
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 05, 2010, 12:36:36 PM: Quote from: rivadiva on April 05, 2010, 12:07:17 PM

Hello

I"ve just registered on APAT and looking to play in the Live UK Tournament on 17th April at the Vic. A posting I read advised me to join up with Bet fair and buy a place through that site but having just registered there, I cannot find a way to enter this tournament. I"ve also tried the Vic casino but they are saying it"s not to do with them. Please can you help me with exact details of how I buy a seat for £75.

Thanks

Unfortunately, the £75 event at the Vic is currently sold out. There may be the possibility of an alternate seat on the day but these are usually few and far between.

Seats occasionally become available on the Seat Exchange (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?board=37.0) but you will have to make your own enquiry.

For the future events, keep monitoring the boards for the dates of satellites and direct buy-ins (all through Betfair Poker).

Oh...and welcome to APAT.
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: fethepo on April 06, 2010, 23:33:12 PM: If I"m not at the Vic at 2pm do I lose my seat or will I be blinded out until I show up?

As I paid my buy in via Betfair online it should be ok I hope.

Just in case my Eurostar arrives late... ???

For the record I registered as "superballok" and come from Lyon all by train
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 07, 2010, 00:04:10 AM: Quote from: fethepo on April 06, 2010, 23:33:12 PM

If I"m not at the Vic at 2pm do I lose my seat or will I be blinded out until I show up?

As I paid my buy in via Betfair online it should be ok I hope.

Just in case my Eurostar arrives late... ???

For the record I registered as "superballok" and come from Lyon all by train

Your chips will be inplay for when/if you arrive. ;D

Have a good journey over.
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: fethepo on April 07, 2010, 18:40:23 PM: Thanks a lot. Looking forward to seeing you guys and other Apat members.
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: pewpwagoon on April 08, 2010, 22:59:29 PM: thanks for the update,

Greetings

This is my first apat live event, I bought into this event via Betfair and I was just wondering how it all works, do I just turn up with my ID or is Betfair going to send me some kind of confirmation email. At the moment it says that a tournament is running when trying to close the Betfair Poker Client but I read that it is only for admin purposes?

Regards

Lukas
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: pewpwagoon on April 08, 2010, 23:00:57 PM: Greetings

This is my first apat live event, I bought into this event via Betfair and I was just wondering how it all works, do I just turn up with my ID or is Betfair going to send me some kind of confirmation email. At the moment it says that a tournament is running when trying to close the Betfair Poker Client but I read that it is only for admin purposes?

Regards

Lukas
Title: Re: Please read if you are playing the UK Amateur at the Vic
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 09, 2010, 00:55:24 AM: Quote from: pewpwagoon on April 08, 2010, 22:59:29 PM

thanks for the update,

Greetings

This is my first apat live event, I bought into this event via Betfair and I was just wondering how it all works, do I just turn up with my ID or is Betfair going to send me some kind of confirmation email. At the moment it says that a tournament is running when trying to close the Betfair Poker Client but I read that it is only for admin purposes?

Regards

Lukas

You just need to turn up on the day. Betfair may send a confirmation email, but APAT will have your details.

You will need to be a member of the casino, so if you aren"t already, you will need photo id with you to get signed up.

I think you can pre register on Grosvenor"s website to speed things up on the day as far as the membership goes.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 09, 2010, 06:43:47 AM: Yes, just turn up at the Grosvenor Victoria with photo ID and they will issue you with a membership card.

Make your way to the Poker Room and, all being well, you should be pre-registered for the tournament.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Jon MW on April 09, 2010, 09:21:27 AM: Confirmation emails with player briefings would be good though
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 09, 2010, 09:50:48 AM: Quote from: Jon MW on April 09, 2010, 09:21:27 AM

Confirmation emails with player briefings would be good though

I"m sure Des will get on the briefing shortly but I"d just look at the one for Wales (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=5627.0) and adjust accordingly for London based on the information available in this thread.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Jon MW on April 09, 2010, 10:10:42 AM: Quote from: Paulie_D on April 09, 2010, 09:50:48 AM

Quote from: Jon MW on April 09, 2010, 09:21:27 AM

Confirmation emails with player briefings would be good though

I"m sure Des will get on the briefing shortly but I"d just look at the one for Wales (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=5627.0) and adjust accordingly for London based on the information available in this thread.

I meant in general rather than specifically this one - but then I"m very much a proponent of the idea that you can never have too much communication
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 09, 2010, 10:18:32 AM: I"m with you there Jon...I suspect there are some logistical issues though.

I"m guessing that the primary one is the cut-off date for the Player/Email list which is always evolving as players register/unregister &/or sell/buy seats.

Send the email too soon and you miss people off who might need it, too late and the value of the email is diminished.

Plus...as we all know...sometimes the final details aren"t set until just a couple of days from the off.

I"d be happy to knock up a temporary briefing (which was sort of the point of this thread) but I think I"d be stepping on Des" toes...and I weigh far too much for that! ;D

[EDIT]

No need....I hear there"s a briefing on the horizon....coming...SOON :D
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 12, 2010, 12:02:03 PM: Player briefing is now up

HERE (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=5765.0)
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Marty719 on April 13, 2010, 15:51:55 PM: How many players are currently reg"d for the Pro event? What is the minimum number of players needed for the event to run?
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2010, 15:55:31 PM: Quote from: Marty719 on April 13, 2010, 15:51:55 PM

How many players are currently reg"d for the Pro event? What is the minimum number of players needed for the event to run?

I"m not sure how many are registered at the moment, you would have to check the tank on Betfair (if it"s still open). I think there were 12 last time I looked.

It ran with 20 last time, I"m absolutely sure that we will have enough to run it on Saturday.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Jon MW on April 13, 2010, 16:22:03 PM: Quote from: Marty719 on April 13, 2010, 15:51:55 PM

How many players are currently reg"d for the Pro event? What is the minimum number of players needed for the event to run?

I don"t think there"s a minimum - I"m pretty sure it will run no matter how few are registered
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 13, 2010, 17:47:31 PM: The event will run. There has been a lot of local interest in this. I"m not sure it will hit the cap of 50 runners, but it may get close with registration available on the day.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: TightEnd on April 13, 2010, 18:09:47 PM: to back that up I"ve had over 10 requests on clarification that buy in on the day is ok, which it is

Also the venue should have been promoting to its regulars, we"ve also spoken to Neil Channing who is a regular there and has access to a lot of players in his "stable"

I"d guess we"d comfortably beat the 20 from Swansea, but not sell out
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2010, 18:33:39 PM: Quote from: TightEnd on April 13, 2010, 18:09:47 PM

I"d guess we"d comfortably beat the 20 from Swansea, but not sell out

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pKXTdtQj64c/SwdsF8cE9cI/AAAAAAAABds/YLGGSe8v9a4/s1600/633499577463710308-cleric.jpg)
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2010, 18:49:12 PM: I had a question from an APATer about flying into London for the UK tourney and which airport is best.

In my opinion, if you have a choice, Heathrow would be your best option as it"s on the Underground and will get you to the Vic with a little changing around. It also has overground rail links but these cost more although the Heathrow Express will have you in Paddington in a jiffy.

The Undergound is cheaper but, of course, the Express is quicker.

See Transport For London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/) website.

Gatwick and Stansted both have decent overground rail links to central London but LHR is the way I would go.

Cheers,

Paulie
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: TightEnd on April 13, 2010, 18:52:23 PM: Luton, train into KingsX
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 13, 2010, 18:52:38 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on April 13, 2010, 18:49:12 PM

I had a question from an APATer about flying into London for the UK tourney and which airport is best.

In my opinion, if you have a choice, Heathrow would be your best option as it"s on the Underground and will get you to the Vic with a little changing around. It also has overground rail links but these cost more although the Heathrow Express will have you in Paddington in a jiffy.

The Undergound is cheaper but, of course, the Express is quicker.

See Transport For London (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/) website.

Gatwick and Stansted both have decent overground rail links to central London but LHR is the way I would go.

Cheers,

Paulie

Someone asked that during a Blonde cash game I was playing the other day, and I can safely say that your answer is most superior to anything we came up with.

Nice one Paul.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2010, 18:56:05 PM: Quote from: TightEnd on April 13, 2010, 18:52:23 PM

Luton, train into KingsX

Luton...I suppose we"ll have to call it a "London" airport....easily overlooked...as I did.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: TightEnd on April 13, 2010, 18:59:07 PM: Quote from: Paulie_D on April 13, 2010, 18:56:05 PM

Quote from: TightEnd on April 13, 2010, 18:52:23 PM

Luton, train into KingsX

Luton...I suppose we"ll have to call it a "London" airport....easily overlooked...as I did.

I just meant really that if you can do a discount airline into luton or stanstead for that matter the overall travel time isn"t that much greater than going to heathrow, and far less than into Gatwick

Yet the overall trip cost would be cheaper, or could be
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2010, 19:04:38 PM: Yeah...true.

TBH the player was coming from Scotland and so Luton might be an option.

I confess to a preference to LHR for my own travel (in the past) purely because it was doddle for me to ge to when to I was motor-less. Underground all the way with one change at Baron"s Court. Nowadays I prefer to drive as it"s simple spin round the M25

When planning travel for my firm, Luton tends to get overlooked, mostly because it"s not well supported by the airlines. I think EasyJet have a lock (don"t they own Luton?) and we treat it as a last resort.

I do a lot of travel booking for my firm and I"ll have to do a sticky on some of the lesser known search tools and money saving options around.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: MAIR on April 13, 2010, 19:04:55 PM: Just checked, is £156 to Heathrow and £84 to Luton...just work my way across is the next step of my checking.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2010, 19:07:26 PM: Quote from: xxMAIRxx on April 13, 2010, 19:04:55 PM

Just checked, is £156 to Heathrow and £84 to Luton...just work my way across is the next step of my checking.

Boom...as long as the timing works...a nice saving.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Honeybadg on April 15, 2010, 21:11:04 PM: Quote from: TightEnd on April 13, 2010, 18:09:47 PM

to back that up I"ve had over 10 requests on clarification that buy in on the day is ok, which it is

Also the venue should have been promoting to its regulars, we"ve also spoken to Neil Channing who is a regular there and has access to a lot of players in his "stable"

I"d guess we"d comfortably beat the 20 from Swansea, but not sell out

Can you buy in before the day at the Casino?

I am in - but a couple of my friends were keen to join - they are Vic regulars so might well buy in tomorrow if that was on option.

L
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Paulie_D on April 15, 2010, 21:34:33 PM: Quote from: Honeybadg on April 15, 2010, 21:11:04 PM

Quote from: TightEnd on April 13, 2010, 18:09:47 PM

to back that up I"ve had over 10 requests on clarification that buy in on the day is ok, which it is

Also the venue should have been promoting to its regulars, we"ve also spoken to Neil Channing who is a regular there and has access to a lot of players in his "stable"

I"d guess we"d comfortably beat the 20 from Swansea, but not sell out

Can you buy in before the day at the Casino?

I am in - but a couple of my friends were keen to join - they are Vic regulars so might well buy in tomorrow if that was on option.

L

Unfortunately, I don"t think that"s possible at this late stage. There will be direct buy-in for the Pro Series event on Saturday but I would get there early(ish) as I suspect that this might prove very popular.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 15, 2010, 22:38:05 PM: Pro Event buyin from 12noon.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: alexgrose on April 15, 2010, 23:29:48 PM: I am registered for the main event but have a few things to do on Saturday morning...

As I"m already paid up via Betfair, can I turn up an hour or so late and be confident I"ll be in the tourney (minus a few blinds of course) rather than unregistered?
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: duke3016 on April 15, 2010, 23:33:03 PM: Quote from: alexgrose on April 15, 2010, 23:29:48 PM

I am registered for the main event but have a few things to do on Saturday morning...

As I"m already paid up via Betfair, can I turn up an hour or so late and be confident I"ll be in the tourney (minus a few blinds of course) rather than unregistered?

no problem - you will have more chips than most ;D
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: duke3016 on April 16, 2010, 11:04:30 AM: Just getting ready to roll.

Wee man is in Uni this morning and I am picking him up @ 12:30 and heading straight to London. Should land between 3.30 & 4. Will be hitting the town after a session in the gym and a qucik swim.

See you all later (or tomorrow)
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: AMRN on April 16, 2010, 11:13:31 AM: Quote from: duke3016 on April 16, 2010, 11:04:30 AM

Just getting ready to roll.

Wee man is in Uni this morning and I am picking him up @ 12:30 and heading straight to London. Should land between 3.30 & 4. Will be hitting the town after a session in the ~~gym and a qucik swim~~ bar.

See you all later (or tomorrow)

FYP Duke. Assumed you were caught up in some nonsensical, fantasy thinking at that moment.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Kinester on April 16, 2010, 13:50:57 PM: My little London adventure is about to begin.

Going to watch Plan B tonight in Shepards Bush then going to hotel. Gotta be out by 10 then going to check into a hostel so I have somewhere to stay Saturday night then going to the Vic.

Please be nice if you see a semi nervous guy at bar as is my first event with this and know no one lol.

Looking forward to it though and meeting some new people :)

Stu
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: AMRN on April 16, 2010, 14:03:19 PM: Quote from: Kinester on April 16, 2010, 13:50:57 PM

as is my first event with this and know no one

Good luck! By 2.05pm tomorrow, you"ll have 8 new friends!
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Waz1892 on April 16, 2010, 14:55:10 PM: Quote from: Kinester on April 16, 2010, 13:50:57 PM

My little London adventure is about to begin.

Going to watch Plan B tonight in Shepards Bush then going to hotel. Gotta be out by 10 then going to check into a hostel so I have somewhere to stay Saturday night then going to the Vic.

Please be nice if you see a semi nervous guy at bar as is my first event with this and know no one lol.

Looking forward to it though and meeting some new people :)

Stu

good luck mate.
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: pables on April 16, 2010, 15:34:51 PM: Quote from: Waz1892 on April 16, 2010, 14:55:10 PM

Quote from: Kinester on April 16, 2010, 13:50:57 PM

My little London adventure is about to begin.

Going to watch Plan B tonight in Shepards Bush then going to hotel. Gotta be out by 10 then going to check into a hostel so I have somewhere to stay Saturday night then going to the Vic.

Please be nice if you see a semi nervous guy at bar as is my first event with this and know no one lol.

Looking forward to it though and meeting some new people :)

Stu

good luck mate.

You can"t miss me Stuart, fat bloke with a big 7 8 tatooed to my head ;D ;D. For your benefit obviously!
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: AceOnTheRiver on April 16, 2010, 17:13:23 PM: Quote from: AMRN on April 16, 2010, 14:03:19 PM

Quote from: Kinester on April 16, 2010, 13:50:57 PM

as is my first event with this and know no one

Good luck! By 2.05pm tomorrow, you"ll have 8 new friends!

9 if the dealer gives you good cards - See you there Stu
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: pompeytone on April 17, 2010, 08:38:13 AM: I am about to set off for London and am really looking forward to this weekends game. It will be my first live APAT game so i look forward to meeting you all and wish everyone the very best of luck, may all of your flushes be straight.
ts js qs ks :as: in my dreams
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on April 17, 2010, 10:05:35 AM: Good luck to all playing today, I will be thinking of you all as I take to the Cricket field for the first game of the season! Just as well I"m not playing today. the way I am running at the moment. Aces cracked again last night in the local league, and then out with AK v A2..... different venue same old.......
Title: Re: UK National 2010 - Grosvenor Victoria
Post by: Glorious on April 17, 2010, 12:16:38 PM: Good luck to all - hope you enjoy yoursleves (I"ll be in the office tonight - at least I"m guaranteed a profit!).