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Title: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: IrishTom on March 25, 2017, 20:09:17 PM
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Unfortunately Des can't make Vegas, and as somebody had to go! I look forward to being there to look after all our prizewinners/ travellers who we hope will have a fabulous time - be it your first visit or if you're a seasoned Las Vegas veteran!

Lucy Amos and Leigh Wiltshire will also be in Vegas, and we'll be providing a live blog/update on the fortunes, or otherwise, of all our travellers who won entry to the WSOP Colossus via our Season 10 celebratory Destination Vegas promotion - we'll also be reporting during the APAT North American Championship being played at the Golden Nugget Casino in Downtown Fremont Street on Wednesday 7th June.

And it's in Downtown Fremont Street that we'll be staying for the week - at the Four Queens Hotel right in the thick of the action - with the Fremont Street Experience - the best place to enjoy free, live music in Las Vegas with three outdoor stages, a rotating schedule of non-stop talent performing music from just about every musical genre you can imagine - and at weekends the party atmosphere is electric - even Lucy and Leigh can let loose and dance like nobody's watching!  

And let's not forget the iconic Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, and Binions... WHERE IT ALL STARTED... hard to believe that when the WSOP began back in 1970, there were fewer than 50 poker tables in the entire city of Las Vegas, and Binion's Horseshoe, the host casino, did not even have a poker room. The contest that would come to decide poker's first world champion was held inside an alcove about the size of an ordinary hotel room. Thirty or so gamblers shoehorned themselves around a few poker tables. They didn't know it at the time, but they were making poker history.

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Although we expect most people will want to just 'get out there' and experience Vegas for themselves, we will be only too happy to ensure everyone is well catered for - and to that end, the week has been planned to allow everyone time to do exactly what they want - be that on their own accord or as part of some organised APAT group gatherings.

So, as we near completion of APAT's Season 10, it's timely to look ahead to Vegas for which plans are progressing and an overview is as follows (some have different travel dates):

Sat 3rdFlights UK to Las Vegas (eta 12:05)
Sun 4th10:00 WSOP Colossus Day 1 (APAT Prizewinners entered)
Mon 5thWSOP Colossus Day 2
Tue 6thWSOP Colossus Day 3
Wed 7thWSOP Colossus Final Day
13:00 APAT North American Championship, Golden Nugget
Thu 8th
Fri 9th20:00 Social gathering at Fremont Street Experience
Sat 10th Flights Las Vegas (etd 13:55) to UK

The following are the APAT/LPPL Prizewinners/Travellers, who will also be joined by the WCOAP Main Event Champion, and the APAT Season 10 Player Of The Year (POTY)  

Brian Yates & Karen Yates
Steve Smith & Michelle Hill
Paul Herbertson & Claire Mullen
David Griffiths
Chris Alexander
Bill Sheppard
Marc Pikorski
Darren Coleman
Darren Stather
Elie Payan
JP Round
Emile Cox
Stephen Carter & Juliet Carter
Andy Whiteford & Daniel Priester
Dan Owston
Richard Clarke & Michele Delarue
Robert Green
Geoff Allen & Lindsay Lawton (planned to get wed!)
Gail Swain & Alex Swain
Holly Stanswood & Bobby Love
Justin Hazeldene

We're aware that others are also planning to be there at the same time as the APAT trip - so if you are, or if you know someone who is, then please let us know... so far we're aware of:

Ian Thompson
Karen Mead
Carl Pilgrim & Emma Milner (planned to get wed!)
Debjani Duncan & Andrew Duncan
Natalie Bromley & Adam Bromley
Paul Haycock
Andy Stott
Paul Lanfranco
Tony Blee
Tracey Baggot
Ben Cook
Simon Lawlor
Duncan Hodgkins
Kev O'Hanlon
Jason Kemp
Tom Clark
Brian Harland + brother
Charles Mason
Tristan Chaplin 3rd to 16th Jun

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We'll be keeping you informed of selected poker events taking place during the trip, both at the Rio (WSOP) and beyond, plus 'non-poker' events as well - so please post if you know of anything 'interesting' and I'll add it to schedule below...

DESTINATION VEGAS 2017 - WHAT'S GOING ON
Sat 3rd Jun

Sun 4th Jun
10:00 WSOP #5 Colossus Day 1 $565 5k Stack/30 min clock - $8m GTD/$1m Winner (Structure (http://www.wsop.com/pdfs/structuresheets/structure_1352_15605.pdf))
11:00 Planet Hollywood NLH $50k GTD $250
11:00 Aria NLH $400
11:00 Golden Nugget #8 O/8-Stud/8 $250
11:00 Binnions NLH $30k GTD $475
12:00 Venetian #36 NLH SuperStack $600 $70k GTD (1Day)
12:00 Wynn NLH $100k GTD $550
12:00 Planet Hollywood Dealer Choice $250
13:00 Golden Nugget #9 NLH $20k GTD $150
14:00 Planet Hollywood Satellite to Goliath $100
16:00 WSOP #5 Colossus FINAL Day 1 $565
17:00 Planet Hollywood Goliath Day 1A $1M GTD $600
17:00 Golden Nugget NLH $110
19:00 Aria NLH $240
19:00 Orleans HORSE $105

Mon 5th Jun
11:00 WSOP #10 Tag Team (2-4 persons) NLHE $1,000
11:00 Planet Hollywood Goliath $1M GTD Day 1B $600
11:00 Aria NLH $400
11:00 Golden Nugget #10 PLO/8-O/8-BigO $250
11:00 Binnions HORSE $20k GTD $365
12:00 Venetian #38 NLH MSPT $2.5m GTD Day 1A $1,100
12:00 Orleans FLO8 $80
12:00 Wynn NLH $100k GTD $550
13:00 Golden Nugget #11 NLH $20k GTD $150
14:00 Planet Hollywood Satellite to Goliath $100
14:00 WSOP #5 Colossus Day 2
15:00 WSOP #11 Dealers Choice 6-Max $1,500
17:00 Planet Hollywood Goliath $1M GTD Day 1C $600
19:00 Aria NLH $240
19:00 Golden Nugget NLH $11019:05 Venetian #39 NLH Turbo $75k GTD (1Day) $1,100

Tue 6th Jun

11:00 WSOP #12   NLH $1,500
11:00 Planet Hollywood Goliath $1M GTD Day 1D $600
11:00 Aria HORSE $465
11:00 Golden Nugget #12 NLH HU $570
11:00 Binnions O/8 $20k GTD $365
12:00 Venetian #38 NLH MSPT $2.5M GTD Day 1B $1,100
12:00 Planet Hollywood HORSE $10k GTD $250
12:00 Wynn NLH $50k $400
13:00 Golden Nugget #13 NLH $20k $150
14:00 WSOP Colossus Day 3
15:00 WSOP #13   NL 2-7 1RE $1,500
17:00 Planet Hollywood NLH Turbo $130
19:00 Aria NLH $240
19:00 Golden Nugget NLH $110

Wed 7th Jun
11:00 WSOP #14   HORSE $1,500
11:00 Aria NLH $400
11:00 Golden Nugget #14 HORSE $360
11:00 Binions NLH $20k $365
12:00 Wynn PLO $50k GTD $400
12:00 Venetian #38 NLH MSPT $2.5M GTD Day 1C $1,100
13:00 Golden Nugget APAT North American Championship, $20k GTD, $150
14:00 WSOP Colossus Final Day
14:00 Planet Hollywood Goliath Restart   
17:00 Planet Hollywood NLH $100k GTD Day 1A $350
19:00 Aria NLH $240
19:00 Golden Nugget NLH $110

Thu 8th Jun
11:00 WSOP #16   NLH 6-max $1,500
11:00 Binions PLO8 $20k GTD $365
11:00 Venetian #38 NLH MSPT $2.5M GTD Restart
11:00 Planet Hollywood NLH $100k GTD Day 1B $350
11:00 Aria PLO $465
12:00 Wynn NLH $50k GTD $400
13:05 Venetian #40 NLH Bounty $250k GTD (1Day) $1,100
17:00 Planet Hollywood NLH Turbo $130
19:00 Aria NLH $240
19:00 Orleans FLO8 $80
19:05 Venetian #41 NLH Turbo $75k GTD (1Day) $1,100

Fri 9th Jun
11:00 Venetian #38 NLH MSPT $2.5 Restart
11:00 Planet Hollywood NLH 6-max $20k GTD $200
11:00 Aria NLH $400
11:00 Binions Stud $20k GTD $365
12:00 Planet Hollywood O/8 $10k GTD $250
12:00 Wynn NLH $50k GTD $400
13:00 Planet Hollywood NLH $100k GTD Restart   
17:00 Planet Hollywood NLH Turbo $130
19:00 Aria NLH $240
19:05 Venetian #43 NLH Turbo $75k GTD (1Day) $1,100

WSOP Full Schedule (http://www.wsop.com/tournaments/)
Venetian Full Schedule (https://www.venetian.com/content/dam/venetian/casino/poker/deepstack/2017/DSE_III_2017-Schedule.pdf)
Planet Hollywood Full Schedule (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4_kF_hpE7FgN3BaS251Z0xUcXc/view)
ARIA Full Schedule (https://docs.google.com/document/d/11z6sKKyTvTaAyx7ifO-RoZEwfn3le3yo3LYdKlkTEcA/mobilebasic)
WYNN Full Schedule (http://www.visitwynn.com/documents/WynnSummerClassic.pdf)
Binions Full Schedule (https://www.facebook.com/binionslv/photos/pcb.10154491463703063/10154491461973063/?type=3&theater)
Golden Nugget Full Schedule (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sz9RwH0jaalcfp8iwYV4Phtnm-nL_ogbx2XY_G5Ff-8/edit#gid=1095741122)

Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: redsimon on March 25, 2017, 20:58:05 PM
Looks like a great turn out. I'll be there 3rd to 16th at 4 queens too , can't wait! :)
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: IrishTom on March 25, 2017, 21:34:25 PM
Looks like a great turn out. I'll be there 3rd to 16th at 4 queens too , can't wait! :)

Great news Simon, look forward to seeing you over there
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: pables on March 25, 2017, 22:30:54 PM
Fantastic informative post Tom well done ✅
Looking forward to this very much
69 more sleeps 😬
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: pables on March 25, 2017, 22:32:08 PM
Staying at the SLS btw
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Fluence on March 26, 2017, 00:20:50 AM
Great post Tom much appreciated.
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: LombBomb on March 26, 2017, 11:24:33 AM
Hoping to get over, will finalise plans end of April/first week in May.
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: duncthehat on March 26, 2017, 12:04:58 PM
Yep there just in time for the North American at the Nugget on the 7th, so add me to the list.   6th to 23rd staying at main street
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: kohan on March 26, 2017, 21:59:03 PM
i am arriving  on 31st may and returning on 12th june  am also staying in 4 queens   looking forward to meeting up with everyone
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Scousebill on March 27, 2017, 12:13:52 PM
Looking forward to this little jolly in Vegas.....
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Pears27 on March 28, 2017, 10:44:33 AM
In. Can't wait. Nine weeks and counting...
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: sherif07 on March 28, 2017, 11:38:30 AM
Looking forward to the trip and meeting everyone. I am taking the wife so she can keep me in order. maybe...
 
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: poker_jason on March 30, 2017, 17:50:12 PM
All booked - staying at the Nugget 2-9 June and then Bellagio 9-16.

So looking forward to this.

Countdown has begun....
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: LombBomb on April 25, 2017, 16:30:54 PM
Looking at going 2nd-9th June, should confirm over next week or so.
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: LombBomb on May 10, 2017, 16:11:49 PM
Booked up today, 1st-9th June.
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: stone on May 10, 2017, 18:12:26 PM
Late decision to go based on my main life leak F.O.M.O!! Will be great to live the dream once more, just cant get enough of watching Pears27 & Chipaccrual taking down tournies   ;)

Staying at  Four Queens as well from 1st to 10th June, should be a blast, how many sleeps?
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Scousebill on May 10, 2017, 19:01:19 PM
When will the flights and times be getting announced Tom...?
The suspense is killing me....
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Pears27 on May 11, 2017, 14:04:35 PM
Forum needs a Like button imo. See you there Charles.
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Erimus on May 11, 2017, 22:17:11 PM
Pretty much sorted for this now apart from the $$$$, that will be sorted next week, tbh, build up has been a bit subdued, but just had a read of all my Vegas trip reports and now I cannot wait.

As stated in the blog will be arriving slightly late for the Grosvnor welcome party as we are  hitch hiking the last 1000 miles, anything to save a bit of cash.

Actually Landing in Vegas 2/6/17 20:30 arriving at Linq soon after, booked an extra night so should be able to meet up on Freemont St on the Friday, leaving 10/6/2017.

No mention of Middlesbrough FC allowed please, just recovering from our abysmal effort this season.

Counting down the days. UTB.
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: LombBomb on May 12, 2017, 10:50:31 AM
Pretty much sorted for this now apart from the $$$$, that will be sorted next week, tbh, build up has been a bit subdued, but just had a read of all my Vegas trip reports and now I cannot wait.

As stated in the blog will be arriving slightly late for the Grosvnor welcome party as we are  hitch hiking the last 1000 miles, anything to save a bit of cash.

Actually Landing in Vegas 2/6/17 20:30 arriving at Linq soon after, booked an extra night so should be able to meet up on Freemont St on the Friday, leaving 10/6/2017.

No mention of Middlesbrough FC allowed please, just recovering from our abysmal effort this season.

Counting down the days. UTB.


Fancy watching the CL final in the early hours of the 3rd Brian?
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Pears27 on May 12, 2017, 13:41:03 PM
Pretty much sorted for this now apart from the $$$$, that will be sorted next week, tbh, build up has been a bit subdued, but just had a read of all my Vegas trip reports and now I cannot wait.

As stated in the blog will be arriving slightly late for the Grosvnor welcome party as we are  hitch hiking the last 1000 miles, anything to save a bit of cash.

Actually Landing in Vegas 2/6/17 20:30 arriving at Linq soon after, booked an extra night so should be able to meet up on Freemont St on the Friday, leaving 10/6/2017.

No mention of Middlesbrough FC allowed please, just recovering from our abysmal effort this season.

Counting down the days. UTB.


Fancy watching the CL final in the early hours of the 3rd Brian?

Lol at 11.45am being the early hours  ;)
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Erimus on May 12, 2017, 15:59:34 PM
Sounds like a plan Tom, brother and I were planning the afternoon in the The Yardhouse near Linq, with a bit of luck it should be on in there. Where you staying ?
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: LombBomb on May 14, 2017, 12:00:55 PM
Hi Brian, I'm staying in Westgate until the Saturday then 6 nights in SLS so I'll prob need to leave my luggage somewhere before the footy.
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Erimus on May 14, 2017, 14:25:37 PM
Hi Brian, I'm staying in Westgate until the Saturday then 6 nights in SLS so I'll prob need to leave my luggage somewhere before the footy.


Ok, keep in touch via here or Facebook and will get something sorted, btw, enjoy Liverpool next week, it shoulnt be too toxic as most fans had given up the ghost many games ago, I  would imagine it will be a good day out, football aside, the away support is usually good for the day out as you know.

I think Stu or Matty has my mobile numberas well if you want to get it off one of them.
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: LombBomb on May 14, 2017, 20:49:11 PM
Hi Brian, I'm staying in Westgate until the Saturday then 6 nights in SLS so I'll prob need to leave my luggage somewhere before the footy.


Ok, keep in touch via here or Facebook and will get something sorted, btw, enjoy Liverpool next week, it shoulnt be too toxic as most fans had given up the ghost many games ago, I  would imagine it will be a good day out, football aside, the away support is usually good for the day out as you know.

I think Stu or Matty has my mobile numberas well if you want to get it off one of them.

Thanks Brian, I'll drop you a PM on FB :)
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: IrishTom on May 16, 2017, 22:53:35 PM
All those travelling with APAT are being sent all details (airline booking ref, check in, hotel, Colossus etc) from today... should be complete by Thursday latest.

I've always found this site to be very good for finding poker events (tournaments and cash)... and it's especially easy to view on a mobile phone via their App... http://www.pokeratlas.com/poker-tournaments/las-vegas-nevada/upcoming
Title: Re: APAT Destination Vegas 3rd - 10th June 2017
Post by: Scousebill on May 17, 2017, 12:40:56 PM
Cheers Tom