Amateur Poker Association & Tour
Poker Forum => Live Poker => Topic started by: busman on June 29, 2007, 22:32:17 PM
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Hi all,
really need to know when/where these are being held and how the entry will be either a click fest or draw.
I need to get leu days put in and need to organise accomodation and travel, as does everyone else.
my job does not accomodate short notice for events, i just asked for a leu day 2mths in advance and it was rejected :"(. so come on guys as much notice as possible please.
i really enjoyed dublin, the structure was great and the card room staff great as was all those who were there. ;D
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My understanding is that there is a contractual element between the APAT and their sponsors in that things are only signed off around 6 weeks (or possibly less) before any event.
I could be wrong (it"s just something I seem to recall hearing).
So, let"s assume that the next event was to be held August Bank Holiday weekend (gosh wouldn"t that be sweeeet?), then the earliest we could hear would be mid-July.
I know that this doesn"t help in your situation but that"s life in poker. On the brighter side, you may be in luck for Season 2....
From speaking to some of the APAT guys, I beleive (again, only what I gathered...not definite), Season 2 could be a lot more set in stone with dates and venues announced well in advance.
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So, let"s assume that the next event was to be held August Bank Holiday weekend (gosh wouldn"t that be sweeeet?), then the earliest we could hear would be mid-July.
According to the Schedule, the next event is in July, World Amateur Poker Championships.
I know the guys are ironing out kinks etc before posting the news of where and when, have to say im getting worried myself as to whether (if i get in) will be able to secure the time away to go.
I have seen Des say that the announcement will be very soon tho so that is good :)
Mary
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C"mon Des spill the beans.
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I don"t mind when it"s played as long as I get a seat!
qs qh
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So, let"s assume that the next event was to be held August Bank Holiday weekend (gosh wouldn"t that be sweeeet?), then the earliest we could hear would be mid-July.
According to the Schedule, the next event is in July, World Amateur Poker Championships.
I know the guys are ironing out kinks etc before posting the news of where and when, have to say im getting worried myself as to whether (if i get in) will be able to secure the time away to go.
I have seen Des say that the announcement will be very soon tho so that is good :)
Mary
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I seem to recall seeing (perhaps on Blonde) someone saying that the Schedule page is a little out of date at the moment.
Personally, I wouldn"t put any any money on July. Des/Tikay & the rest of the APAT team have always tried to give a month"s notice so......I think August is more likely.
[RUMOUR]
If what I have heard around town is anywhere near true (AND THIS IS BASED ON NO DEFINITE OR INSIDE KNOWLEDGE) there MAY be more seats than ever at the next LIVE APAT event.
Probably not enough for some, after all, APAT has more members than it could possibly accomodate under one roof, but more is always good, right?
Negotiations are always ongoing so...don"t go counting any chickens just yet!
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Plenty of "rumours" unfortunately no solid fact, i guess patience will have to be used here until we find out what the schedule is going to be.
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Sorry about the apparent delay here folks. The next set of announcements will need to be coordinated, so unfortunately we will not be able to confirm plans until all the i"s (there are a few!) are dotted. Soon!
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Sorry about the apparent delay here folks. The next set of announcements will need to be coordinated, so unfortunately we will not be able to confirm plans until all the i"s (there are a few!) are dotted. Soon!
I"ve heard a rumour that the next event"s round at Des's house. Free bar and entertainment laid on as well, so I hear.
Looking forward to it...
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Great news, I hear Des has a mansion so that will take care of the capacity issues. Are you sure about the free bar, surely it will be bring a bottle.
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Sorry about the apparent delay here folks. The next set of announcements will need to be coordinated, so unfortunately we will not be able to confirm plans until all the i"s (there are a few!) are dotted. Soon!
So you have got the t"s crossed... Looking forward to the announcement, and I am sure with all the hard work Des and Rich have put in it will be a great event.
I have pre-warned the wife, another weekend away is beckoning....
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Great news, I hear Des has a mansion so that will take care of the capacity issues. Are you sure about the free bar, surely it will be bring a bottle.
No, Des has assured me that he"s buying all the drinks. He said that it"s the least he can do.
(or words to that effect)
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No, Des has assured me that he"s buying all the drinks.
I presume that the real Des Duffy has been abducted by aliens and a copy installed in his place ?
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No, Des has assured me that he"s buying all the drinks.
I presume that the real Des Duffy has been abducted by aliens and a copy installed in his place ?
....Sigh ::) I"m such an easy target!
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rofl excellent
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....Sigh ::) I"m such an easy target!
You"re also a top man, and a real gent ;D
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....Sigh ::) I"m such an easy target!
You"re also a top man shopper, and a really bent ;D
Can he really say that about you Des......really! :o
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well thanks for that folks, thats cleared up all the points i was making, ;D but there is that old saying no news is good news, at least my entry fees and accom money is still making some interest ??? oooppps there it goes bad beat city again lol will have to earn it another day.
hope you can get the i`s dotted soon ;)
cheers
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What about now?
How close is an announcement now?
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What about now?
How close is an announcement now?
Quite close now. The holiday season has slowed things down somewhat, but later this week or early next is the target.
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Dearest APA can you please inform us of the date of the next live event??
Yours sincerely a patient fan!!!
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Getting eager Mark? I can"t wait....Another big meet up.....
DesD has said an announcement is imminent earlier in thread... Some t"s to dot and I"s to cross...
Hmm.... Heres hoping I get a seat.....
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Hope the announcement comes soon .My mrs is wanting to book our summer hol"s but im trying to work it round the next event.
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Hope the announcement comes soon .My mrs is wanting to book our summer hol"s but im trying to work it round the next event.
I hope to be able to make the announcement mid to late next week, but that is dependant on one or two small items. Our calendar above highlights the August bank holiday weekend as the likely date of our next event. Prior to confirmation, that would be the most likely date to plan around.
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Hmm. Bank Holiday weekend, does this mean there"s a chance of two day ones, finishing on the Monday?
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Bank holiday weekend is reading fest doh
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Bank holiday weekend is so many things.....
Matthew Street Festival, my anniversary, Reading Festival, poss APAT European doodaa....
Going to have to get my priorities in order.... Thats is married speak for sucking up to the wife and making sure its okay with her....
If it is 2 day ones... Will people have a choice of day 1?? Or would this be an impossible task..Also that would be hard on the people who have to spend out for 3 nights accomodation, as opposed to the 2...Hmmmm....,.,.. Tricky..,.,.
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The $64,000 question.
Which will come first:
1. The announcement of the dates and venue for the next APAT event?
2. Des buying a round of drinks at the bar?
3. Me not being outdrawn on the bubble?
The bookies have it as pretty even money at the moment.
;D
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Well so far you"ve done Ireland Wales Scotland Newcastle and Birmingham, so surely this one will be be further south. You know the rendezvous in Brighton is nice, but London would do fine ;) looking forward to meeting you all and playing some good poker, if i can get a seat and if the events not too far away!
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The $64,000 question.
Which will come first:
1. The announcement of the dates and venue for the next APAT event?
2. Des buying a round of drinks at the bar?
3. Me not being outdrawn on the bubble?
The bookies have it as pretty even money at the moment.
;D
Number 2 obviously. Oh, wait a minute, I"ve misread your post Dan, thought it said "Des burying a round of drinks at the bar", apologies.
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::) it never ends......
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c"mon Des just spit it out!!
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having being a strict see all say nowt kinda a forum browser upto now.i just had to sat the suspense is killlling me. only made the cardiff one so far but desperate to get in this.i know u r doing ya best des..but for the love of my sanity hurrrrrrrry ;D
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I wish I could say more but at the moment I cannot. What I will say, is that when we do put the announcement out, it will be significant. And the European event, which will be staged in England, will be an absolute cracker. It"s all good, but just requires your patience for a while longer.
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having being a strict see all say nowt kinda a forum browser upto now.i just had to sat the suspense is killlling me. only made the cardiff one so far but desperate to get in this.i know u r doing ya best des..but for the love of my sanity hurrrrrrrry ;D
See what you"re doing to us Des ?
Not only is our sanity in danger, but hour speeling an punktuashun as weel :D
Do yu reely want to bee responsibal for the literasy levals of Yourupe plunging, weel, do yu ?
Give us the news Des ;)
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having being a strict see all say nowt kinda a forum browser upto now.i just had to sat the suspense is killlling me. only made the cardiff one so far but desperate to get in this.i know u r doing ya best des..but for the love of my sanity hurrrrrrrry ;D
See what you"re doing to us Des ?
Not only is our sanity in danger, but hour speeling an punktuashun as weel :D
Do yu reely want to bee responsibal for the literasy levals of Yourupe plunging, weel, do yu ?
Give us the news Des ;)
lol...that is funny, my appeal for patience earned less than 2 minutes! :o
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Apologies Des, I was writing my piece when you posted yours, unfortunately I couldn"t stop myself.
If there"s one thing I am, it"s patient. Oh, and good looking, sensitive, kind hearted, a pillar of society. Actually, let"s face it, I"m many things, all good, just ask Caz ;D
I"m sure you"re doing everything you possibly can to finalise things, and I"m also sure that the wait will be very worthwhile.
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are we nearly there yet? :)
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are we nearly there yet? :)
Yeah, it"s close. In the same way as Proxima Centauri is the closest star to us outside our solar system. Only 4.22 light years away.
It"s like waiting for Xmas as a young child. Except worse.
;D
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...when we do put the announcement out, it will be significant...
Oh you little tease!
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...when we do put the announcement out, it will be significant...
Oh you little tease!
He"s just playing with our minds. Building up our hopes until we"re fit to burst. What do you think will happen first. Des buys a round or announces the next live Apat info.
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You see, I"ve got this little game that I play to amuse myself.....everytime somebody makes a "Des buys a round" joke, I add a week to the announcement ;D Oh, I"ve been laughing for weeks now!
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Sounds like we are only days away from an anouncement then? Whats people money on for the venue?
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Sounds like we are only days away from an anouncement then?
We"ve been days away from an announcement for weeks.
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Surely the announcement will be tonight when everybody is playing in the online event ;)
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paulie if the contract is set that no announcement is made 6 weeks before teh event then they need to look into the contract
remember we are amateurs some traveling from the north of scotland and even norway
its not a case of jumping in the car and driving to say birmingham or newcastle or even edinburgh (takes me longer to get to edinburgh than it would take a londoner getting to birmingham)
if the even is announced 6 weeks before hand then there is normally 2 weeks before the clickfest/draw so we have 4 weeks notice
now as a blogger at live events i would imagine that you would know that if you book a flight 6 weeks in advance you will get it much cheaper than booking it 4 weeks in advance infact i delayed booking a slight 1 week before and the price jumped up 300%
due to the nature of the APAt events its hard to justify playing £150-£180 for a flight for a £75 comp when you could of gotten the same flight for £50 2 weeks previous
then there is hotels not everyone can stay in any old cheap b&b some of us need to make sure there is access and we dont like finding out that the hotels in question are booked solid (bank holiday anyone)
i love the APAt events and what they are trying to achieve but the booking and announcing of events and seats seriously needs to be looked at to enable people who have to travel the oppotunity to make arrangements
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The delay has nothing whatsoever to do with the PokerStars contract. As Paulie might have said, he was speculating, and incorrectly.
I need to also make clear that APAT have been chomping at the bit to get this announcement out, but there are other variables in play and this is where the delay is.
I apologise to our members for this frustrating period I know you are having to go through.
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Could APA disclose ifit will be a 3 day event....day 1a/ b???
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They say no news is good news. Hmm.
They also say you need patience to play poker, well at least that ones right.
As to my guess at the venue, I"m hoping for somewhere in the south (please). London, Brighton or even Luton would be good.
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They say no news is good news. Hmm.
They also say you need patience to play poker, well at least that ones right.
As to my guess at the venue, I"m hoping for somewhere in the south (please). London, Brighton or even Luton would be good.
London - at short notice - on a Bank Holiday weekend (if that"s still the assumed date) - I don"t think you should hope it"s there unless you have a LOT of money to spend on accommodation.
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They say no news is good news. Hmm.
They also say you need patience to play poker, well at least that ones right.
As to my guess at the venue, I"m hoping for somewhere in the south (please). London, Brighton or even Luton would be good.
London - at short notice - on a Bank Holiday weekend (if that"s still the assumed date) - I don"t think you should hope it"s there unless you have a LOT of money to spend on accommodation.
Sorry Jon forgot to mention I live near Heathrow, London wouldn"t be a problem for me. Selfish I know but I do have a spare room, good rates available to fellow Apat members.
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It"s imminent I tell you imminent
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As to my guess at the venue, I"m hoping for somewhere in the south (please). London, Brighton or even Luton would be good.
As a Luton Town fan, I"d be happy to see it in Luton. Especially if there are 2 day 1s (B.Hol weekend) as this would give me chance to go watch the football on the Saturday. Brighton is a long long way away but I know people in London and Brighton to save on Hotel fees. So I can"t lose if they choose one of these. I"d be prepared to wager on Luton tho".
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Im sure leeds would be a nice place to hold a tournament and this has nothing to do with me living in west Yorkshire ;D
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Liverpool has the best culture, nightlife, hotels, B&B"s, cardrooms, transport links outside of London.
So hope its Liverpool and it has got nothing to do with the fact that I live there... Honest!!!
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IMMINENT
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th 9s 8h 7s 6h 5s 4h :3s: :2h: :as:
Ok countdown complete, times up.........and its going to be..................
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M1ddle I"m hoping you know something we don"t
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The delay has nothing whatsoever to do with the PokerStars contract. As Paulie might have said, he was speculating, and incorrectly.
I did indeed say something to that effect, Des and am happy to be corrected.
Apologies for not posting during the LPM Vegas Trip (Project Mayhem)...things got a little hectic and by the time I got round to putting anything down, I"d killed a few million braincells and couldn"t remember much.
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If the new Isle Casino at Coventry can supposedly cater for up to 600 using extra rooms over and above their standard 120 capacity, I hope that is being considered as a future venue for an APAT event?
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The delay has nothing whatsoever to do with the PokerStars contract. As Paulie might have said, he was speculating, and incorrectly.
I did indeed say something to that effect, Des and am happy to be corrected.
Apologies for not posting during the LPM Vegas Trip (Project Mayhem)...things got a little hectic and by the time I got round to putting anything down, I"d killed a few million braincells and couldn"t remember much.
No problem whatsoever Paulie. The reports I have read from Vegas suggests a fantastic time was had by all. I will be doing my best to schedule some time for the next trip.
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??? not so imminent then? ???
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I will be doing my best to schedule some time for the next trip.
Shhh...think January "08
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Events seem to be conspiring to prevent me from playing in this event...
My leave may get cancelled to help this flood effort; if that happens a medical appointment gets moved, with added effect of delayed recovery time etc etc meaning I might not be able to attend. Bummer.
I"ll be gutted if I don"t get to play.
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I hope we get some news before August I need to arrange work stuff around it... I"m assuming it will be bank holiday weekend
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If it is going to be the bank holiday weekend, I hope it will be some were dull or it will be impossible to get a room. We all could sleep in our cars
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Bored now
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(http://www.finishers.org/images/countdown.gif)
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All this waiting and anticipation when I will probably either be busy or miss out on gaining entry when it is finally announced.
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Apologies for the continuing delay everyone, the plans that we are putting in place go beyond these two events and while they are delaying our ability to announce details of the European event right now, there will be benefits for all APAT members for a considerable period thereafter. The announcement will be made after a major meeting next Thursday.
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Does this mean it will not be the bank holiday weekend?
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The proposed weekend has not changed.
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So I am guessing that we will have a definately have a announcement next Friday or possibly Thursday evening?
Looking forward to it. Hope all go"s well in the big meeting and you get the best result for us members..
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Thanks for keeping us informed Des, looking forward to the BIG news at the end of next week.
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very short notice for a good deal?
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very short notice for a good deal?
Yes, as far as flights and accomodation is concerned, I have highlighted that not giving our customary 4 week notice period could lead to increased expeneses for members. Unfortunately big business is sometimes slow to move, but this delay will be a one off.
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very short notice for a good deal?
Yes, as far as flights and accomodation is concerned, I have highlighted that not giving our customary 4 week notice period could lead to increased expeneses for members. Unfortunately big business is sometimes slow to move, but this delay will be a one off.
okay we"ll let you off then :)
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Apologies for the continuing delay everyone, the plans that we are putting in place go beyond these two events and while they are delaying our ability to announce details of the European event right now, there will be benefits for all APAT members for a considerable period thereafter. The announcement will be made after a major meeting next Thursday.
Well they say that patience is a virtue and I sincerely believe that in this case it will pay dividends. This sounds very promising, and, lets face it - when Des and the team say something they deliver.
I have a feeling the positives that come out of said meeting may be rather exciting. Possibly that good that everyone will instantly forget the current period of uncertainty!!!!!!
Looks like I should make the apat now...other people spammed to go puddle splashing around glos/worces :-)
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For information and pre planning, it is our intention to play the European Amateur Poker Championship at the brand spanking new Grosvenor "G" Casino in Luton, over the bank holiday weekend, August 25th to 27th.
Please don"t book anything yet, as final details will be confirmed later this week.
However, members may find the above information useful to make preliminary plans at home or at work.
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Very nice!
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If its anything like the G Casino in Manchester itll be a great venue
Looking forward to it - hope I get in!!
See you all there..
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If its anything like the G Casino in Manchester itll be a great venue
As long at they turn the feckin" music down!
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Very nice!
Hope to see you there Morf, and hopefully Rick will play too.
Glenn (RiverGift)
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Well I have pre-booked a room for me and my mate....I get a full refund if I cancel 7 days before.....
Just got to get seats now.....Bring it on.......
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Will it be a 3-day tournament?
2 day ones?
Should I be booking for two nights Saturday/Sunday?
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Very nice!
Hope to see you there Morf, and hopefully Rick will play too.
Glenn (RiverGift)
Fingers crossed River, I"d love to get in but hopefully not on the same table as lucky Rick
8c 8d 8h 8s ;D
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Des, are we looking at registration this coming Saturday (4th) to allow us plenty of time for booking accommodation, etc ?
Ian
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Des, are we looking at registration this coming Saturday (4th) to allow us plenty of time for booking accommodation, etc ?
Ian
Although I prefer a direct buy in, I assume there will be at least some satellites.
Satellites on Saturday, direct buy in on Sunday?
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If there is to be satellites it would have to be on Monday/Tuesday, direct buy-in on Thursday/Friday due to WCOAP
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If there is to be satellites it would have to be on Monday/Tuesday, direct buy-in on Thursday/Friday due to WCOAP
I didn"t think about that. It"s all very tricky - I"m glad I"m not the one who has to make these difficult decisions :)
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If there is to be satellites it would have to be on Monday/Tuesday, direct buy-in on Thursday/Friday due to WCOAP
I didn"t think about that. It"s all very tricky - I"m glad I"m not the one who has to make these difficult decisions :)
Indeed it is. Not sure that having registration a week later on the 11th is a good idea either - that would be just two weeks before the event and doesn"t give Caz much time to sort out the 7 star hotel that she"s accustomed to ;) (so long as we both get in, obviously)
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Are we all assuming that this isn"t goinfg to be the straight forward ballot/£75 entry jobby?
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I really don"t think its safe to assume anything...
There are a number of options open to the team. They have used various entry routes in the past including, click fest (best option IMO), satelite (just as good IMO), ballot (not good at all), local live satelite at venue (okay if you live nearby). It could be any or a combination of these.
I think they should save one seat till after all seats are allocated, and have a $2 rebuy for the one seat. I think it would be interesting.
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But theyve already mentioned that APAT dont agree with rebuy tournaments so that would be contradicting themselves?
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clickfest please - its the only thing Im good at. :)
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clickfest please - its the only thing Im good at. :)
With a higher capacity for this event then I don"t see any justifiable reason why it shouldn"t be primarily a click-fest with a small proportion of seats available through satellites.
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Yeah I agree hoping for click fest
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With a higher capacity for this event then I don"t see any justifiable reason why it shouldn"t be primarily a click-fest with a small proportion of seats available through satellites.
Until Des gives the word...we don"t KNOW the capacity...at the moment it"s all rumour and hopes.
Still, I agree with your point!
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Poker Player Magazine quotes the capacity as 300 (150 each day I guess) so a click-fest should be ok. But who goes on which day?
Most people will probably prefer the Sunday, only 1 nights accom. to pay for.
This speculating is great fun, but it dosen"t look like we"ll know the finer details until the end of the week.
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Poker Player Magazine quotes the capacity as 300 (150 each day I guess) so a click-fest should be ok. But who goes on which day?
Most people will probably prefer the Sunday, only 1 nights accom. to pay for.
This speculating is great fun, but it dosen"t look like we"ll know the finer details until the end of the week.
As Luton is only an hour or so"s drive for me, I"ve been mulling over picking a Saturday if I get in.
If I make it to Day 2, I can rest up on Sunday and take a leisurely drive Monday morning.
Even if think I"m likely to be cream-crackered Saturday night, I can just book for one night and drive home Sunday morning.
Of course, that"s me sorted, others will have to make choices...but then this is the first one even close to home for me!
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What day would the click feast be on, with the WCOAP on Saturday and Sunday at 8.00, most people will entering them so they will be in on these days so 7.30 would be good
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What day would the click feast be on, with the WCOAP on Saturday and Sunday at 8.00, most people will entering them so they will be in on these days so 7.30 would be good
No clue..doesn"t have to be on the weekend though. Any day they pick, you"d just have to decide whether or not to stay in for it.
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Poker Player Magazine quotes the capacity as 300 (150 each day I guess) so a click-fest should be ok. But who goes on which day?
Most people will probably prefer the Sunday, only 1 nights accom. to pay for.
This speculating is great fun, but it dosen"t look like we"ll know the finer details until the end of the week.
i dont see how they can have 150 each day..would that not mean the final 2 tables would be played on the 3rd day?
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I can only play the Sunday, if nobody has any complaints. Having a wedding the Saturday!!
As soon as the announcement is made i"ll be there.......but not a click fest please!!!!
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If its anything like the G Casino in Manchester itll be a great venue
As long at they turn the feckin" music down!
The G Casino in Luton is excellent. The poker room is set quite a bit away from the rest of the casino in a separate area.
Looking forward to it.
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i dont see how they can have 150 each day..would that not mean the final 2 tables would be played on the 3rd day?
I"d guess that each day 1..the group for the day plays down to a given number (9 or 10?) then both "Final Tables" play to a finish as a group of 18/20.
That"s the way the WSOP do it..
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I can only play the Sunday, if nobody has any complaints. Having a wedding the Saturday!!
As soon as the announcement is made i"ll be there.......but not a click fest please!!!!
Sorry Mark but you have to play on Saturday (if you get in), what's wrong with a click fest? With a possible 300 entrants they should be room for everybody even you. There will be no registration on the day you have to buy your seat before. You can not do another Dublin ;D
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i dont see how they can have 150 each day..would that not mean the final 2 tables would be played on the 3rd day?
I"d guess that each day 1..the group for the day plays down to a given number (9 or 10?) then both "Final Tables" play to a finish as a group of 18/20.
That"s the way the WSOP do it..
i guess this would mean that day 2 would be finishing really late...i can see this causing trouble for people that can only play on certain days....
hopefully this time i get in and dont need to book my flights and hotel the night before it starts
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Don't worry Neil you have had plenty of notice
Can you fly from Glasgow to Luton?
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seems to me its a wrap http://www.gcasino.co.uk/luton/pokerschedule.php the room is reserved anyway.............
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APAT is in good company in Luton in August.
http://www.gcasino.co.uk/luton/Luton_Poker_schedule.pdf
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Admittedly, I don"t play in Casinos in the UK often (just a APAT events) but....Wow...look at the charges for the tourneys...10%+...Cash Games are even more and that"s PER HOUR...it"s a wonder they get any business!
Thank the heavens for Home Games.
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i dont see how they can have 150 each day..would that not mean the final 2 tables would be played on the 3rd day?
I"d guess that each day 1..the group for the day plays down to a given number (9 or 10?) then both "Final Tables" play to a finish as a group of 18/20.
That"s the way the WSOP do it..
That"s not quite how the WSOP do it... Each day 1 and each day 2 play to a set time, not to a set number of people.
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Could APA confirm if possible, with the event looking like 2 x day 1"s. In relation to that allocation are players gonna be able to choose which day, f they have prior committments etc??? how will these days be allocated?
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Could APA confirm if possible, with the event looking like 2 x day 1"s. In relation to that allocation are players gonna be able to choose which day, f they have prior committments etc??? how will these days be allocated?
Probably not at this late stage. The official announcement is due end of this week so all will be revealed then, I"d guess.
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Just please let it not be a click fest.
Heard the rumours of a 400 player event.
Why not 3 or 4 x £15 buy in tourney on stars. One in 5 through
Couple of local live qualifiers in the casino
Then the obligatory clickfest!!
Anyone worked out I am bitter cos my email is so slow I missed Ireland!!
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I"m confident that the APA have all this worked out and that it will all go nice and smooothly even if it is a click fest...
But with it only just over 3 weeks away I can"t see it being anything other than a first come first served e-mail thing
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Heard the rumours of a 400 player event.
That me have been me speculating..seems likely to be a wee bit smaller than that.
All will be revealed after Thursday.
Anyone worked out I am bitter cos my email is so slow I missed Ireland!!
Pity, "cause Ireland was off the hook, baby!
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I reckon that the two Day 1s will be for the same duration or until a certain number of players remain. At the Edinburgh tourney, we were less than a minute from ending day 1 when we were reduced to 20 players. When we resumed the next day, we then played one hand before the blinds increased.
I hope that we get the option of choosing which Day 1. Saturday would suit me fine and not just because Mark wants to play Sunday. As I live in London, it will only take an hour on the train so I don"t need to stay over.
It would be good if there were live and on-line satellites but I would prefer a ballot rather than a click fest. In the past, I have not been able to get to the computer at the set time.
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I reckon that the two Day 1s will be for the same duration or until a certain number of players remain. At the Edinburgh tourney, we were less than a minute from ending day 1 when we were reduced to 20 players. When we resumed the next day, we then played one hand before the blinds increased.
I hope that we get the option of choosing which Day 1. Saturday would suit me fine and not just because Mark wants to play Sunday. As I live in London, it will only take an hour on the train so I don"t need to stay over.
It would be good if there were live and on-line satellites but I would prefer a ballot rather than a click fest. In the past, I have not been able to get to the computer at the set time.
The problem with a ballot is that people will be happy to enter a ballot just in case they can go. So it"s likely to have a higher number of people dropping out.
Whilst this is good for people on the reserve list who are then able to make it to the venue not all of us only live a single short train ride away so it discriminates against those who live too far away.
I think a small proportion of places through satellites and a first come first served "clickfest" is the right balance.
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That is a good point made by Jon and one that think is very true...
You may just enter a ballot because there is no effort in it....
If you want to go, which I very much do, I have in the past put off going to a party till I had gone through the clickfest.. I explained in very simple terms to the wife how important it was to make it in....
Not bothered which days to be honest as long as I get in, but if I was to be fussy I would prefer the Sunday and Monday.....
I wonder if swaps would be allowed as long as agreed by the two parties included....Although I could see this causing a headache......Unless there was a deadline set, say a week before, after that no swaps allowed...
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I reckon that the two Day 1s will be for the same duration or until a certain number of players remain. At the Edinburgh tourney, we were less than a minute from ending day 1 when we were reduced to 20 players. When we resumed the next day, we then played one hand before the blinds increased.
I hope that we get the option of choosing which Day 1. Saturday would suit me fine and not just because Mark wants to play Sunday. As I live in London, it will only take an hour on the train so I don"t need to stay over.
It would be good if there were live and on-line satellites but I would prefer a ballot rather than a click fest. In the past, I have not been able to get to the computer at the set time.
The problem with a ballot is that people will be happy to enter a ballot just in case they can go. So it"s likely to have a higher number of people dropping out.
Whilst this is good for people on the reserve list who are then able to make it to the venue not all of us only live a single short train ride away so it discriminates against those who live too far away.
I think a small proportion of places through satellites and a first come first served "clickfest" is the right balance.
I agree, so long as the "click-fest" isn"t next week... as it would discriminate against those of us who are on holiday and will not have access to a computer. 8)
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Unfortunately there will always be someone who for some reason or another will miss out. That's life as some big teeth person once said
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i think everyone who has posted on this thread should have a seat reserved, i got a big weekend coming up so i will have to keep checking a computer when i can in a drunken state if its a clickfest, the location looks good, heres what ive priced up so far
Buyin - $75.00
Train - $72.00
return for 2 people from eastbourne to luton going on saturday morning returning late monday night.
Travelodge - $78.00
2 nights in a room that sleeps 2, 3 miles from the casino
Weekend away playing poker - PRICELESS
Me and my uncle want to come up and that is really cheap for only booking 3 weeks in advance will only cost 150 quid each for travel and buyin, result. Now we just need seats and we can book up, dont ruin my incredible plans! ;D
P.S - $ = Pound my pound sign button doesnt work for some reason
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Don't worry Neil you have had plenty of notice
Can you fly from Glasgow to Luton?
you can fly direct with easy jet...pretty good and cheap
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If I got this right its the same time as Reading fest! So I wont be playing doh
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Today is the day, all the t's crossed the I's dotted.
Will there be an announcement on the World Championship as well as the European?
And what about season 2?
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Today is the day, all the t's crossed the I's dotted.
Will there be an announcement on the World Championship as well as the European?
And what about season 2?
Remember, accordingly to some post before, the meeting is today...doesn"t mean the announcement will also be made today!
If it is, then I"d expect it to be this evening or Friday morning..but then, what to I know?
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how about those that live over a hundred miles away get to play on sunday to save on overnight accomadation.
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I live over 150 miles away if I play on the Saturday, I will travel on the day if I was lucky enough to get to play on the Monday I will have Sunday to relax. It would be cheaper to do that than book a room for 2 nights
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Ok then how about those that live over two hundred miles away play on sunday, i wouldn"t be able to drive home after 10 hours of poker :D
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I think it"ll be announced tomorrow, or at the earliest, late this evening.
It"s like 4am xmas morning as a kid. You"re awake, but you can"t open your presents until your parents are up (and they only got to bed at 3am).
But it"s worth waiting for in the end.
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I explained in very simple terms to the wife how important it was to make it in....
Did she press charges? ::)
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Did she press charges? ::)
;D
The suspense is killing me, if its a clickfest announce it before 3pm tomorrow as i get paid fortnightly and got paid last week, so only half my money left, will need to put aside 150 to book up room train and buyin before i blow it in the pub and the bookies over the weekend ;D
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Meeting held and we are on track to get the European announcement out tomorrow eve (at work during day). All being well we will put the Season 2 announcement out on Saturday. The Season 1 World Amateur Championship press release will go out when we have a final player list for the European event. There is a lot to look forward to.
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Great stuff. Hope I make it in again - I"m even prepared to give up 2 tickets to see Status Quo in Trentham Gardens to play!!
p.s. anyone want to buy them if I get in and you don"t!!??
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Status Quo v Poker?
Hmmm. Wouldn"t have bought the SQ tickets to start with! ::)
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Does that mean if it is a clickfest it will be this evening?
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NO, they normally give us a week's notice but with it being so close things may be different
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Agreements have been reached and two press releases will be issued this evening at around 9pm.
1) APAT European Amateur Poker Championship
2) APAT Season Two Developments
In addition a detailed brief with regards to Season Two will be posted on the forum and I will be available to answer any questions that may arise.
Thanks for your patience.
Des.
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Meeting held and we are on track to get the European announcement out tomorrow [Friday] evening).
As the email probably won"t go out until this evening at the earliest, I"d guess some time in the next 10 days for any clickfest...assuming that"s the way the they opt to go.
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It has to either be clickfest or ballot surely....... I won"t be able to check the site until the morning I"m going to be p***** if I miss out on anything
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Rest assured, nothing will go on sale this evening.
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I"m sooooooo EXCITED
Even my duck won"t stop quacking
If i was at the felt right now i"d push ALL IN with 7 2 off
THATS HOW EXCITED I AM
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QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK
See what i mean .......... Its chaos here
QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK
Come on APAT lol only you can help
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I think you"re both
cra..., crwa..., qrwa..., qwa..., qwua....
NUTS!!!
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QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK QUACK
"I think I can solve your problem, Darth" ;D
Click-Clack...(sound of shotgun cartridge being chambered)
[/death to the duck]
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Agreements have been reached and two press releases will be issued this evening at around 9pm.
1) APAT European Amateur Poker Championship
2) APAT Season Two Developments
In addition a detailed brief with regards to Season Two will be posted on the forum and I will be available to answer any questions that may arise.
Thanks for your patience.
Des.
Meh....Des, I"ll be down the Lodge, playing Pokey with the fishes. Still something to read when I get home.
Cheers for all the hard work put in by you and the rest of the APAT crew despite all the nagging you"ve been getting. ;)
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Rest assured, nothing will go on sale this evening.
What about tomorrow?
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I"m as giddy as a giddy thing in GiddyWorld
Qua..squish - oops, just trod on Darths Duck ::)
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Just in case it is Luton & just in case its is BH weekend & just in case its a 3 dayer & just in case I get in (whatever method) & just in case I make it through to final day & just in case I need a hotel. I reserved a couple of twin rooms in the Thistle hotel at the very resonable price of £67 per room per night (fair price I feel £33 pp per night). I just thought i"d share this -- JUST IN CASE
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C"mon Des I see your online
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tick tock tick tock
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Press Release:-
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=175.0
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when will season 2 start, roughly??
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Hi Paul...roughly in October.
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Hi Paul...roughly in October.
What, no APAT apart from Luton until October? I"m bereft!
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Hi Paul...roughly in October.
What, no APAT apart from Luton until October? I"m bereft!
still the world one to be announced
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Hi Paul...roughly in October.
What, no APAT apart from Luton until October? I"m bereft!
Rest assured we would not do that do you. There is the little matter of the World Amateur Poker Championship to ponder prior to Season One starting.
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Hi Paul...roughly in October.
how do you know my name!!?
(apart from me being a member of your organisation ;) )
okey dokey. getting a friend to join so ive got a partner to take to all the regional games in manchester...cant wait!!
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Hi Paul...roughly in October.
What, no APAT apart from Luton until October? I"m bereft!
Rest assured we would not do that do you. There is the little matter of the World Amateur Poker Championship to ponder prior to Season One starting.
what have i been playing for the past year?
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...that is the second time I have made that mistake in 24 hours, I must be getting on a bit.....
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Hi
How does this clickfest take place?
Does a button appear on the schedule page?
What information will I need to enter?
Thanks
Good work all
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Just make sure your "F5" key is in good working order ;)
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Hi
How does this clickfest take place?
Does a button appear on the schedule page?
What information will I need to enter?
Thanks
Good work all
Instructions will be on the APAT.com home page just before the sale begins. The reference to F5 that Technolog makes, is that you will need to refresh your PC cache to ensure that your page updates and you see the Sale link when it is added at around 7pm. Pressing CTRL & F5 regularly from just before 7pm is sensible.
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The delights of the click fest......CTR and F5, to re-iterate is essential...It cost me the Cardiff place, as I didn"t know this "short cut"
I remember my distrought, sending e-mails to good ole Des, logging out and back in, sending screeen prints....screaming, crying..(Well Ok laying on a bit..)
Ctr F5, Ctr F5.....
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................and, sorry, i cant see the online qualifier on Bluesq?...any hints....time being Sunday at 10pm-ish
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It will be there before kick off tomorrow ::)
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Tis there now.
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Yahaay the tourney is there now!!
As i already had a BlueSq account for duncthehat read astonville!!
Ok my secrets out, look for the good looking bird in the red dress!!
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Ok my secrets out, look for the good looking bird in the red dress!!
You"ve been checking out my PKR avatar then....
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No password required then? :o
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Hi Mark - no, as part of our new agreement, Blue Square has become an organisational member of APAT and BSQ players will gain a free membership, as existing APAT members have also.