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Title: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 28, 2011, 18:14:49 PM
The next Amateur Championship event of Season Five will be the 888poker Welsh Amateur Poker Championship which will take place at the Les Croupiers Casino in Cardiff on the weekend of May 28th & 29th.

The event will feature a buy in of £75 and direct entry is available using the "Leagues" tab in the 888poker lobby from 9pm on Thursday 5th May 2011

This can be found via selecting "All Games" and then "Tournaments".

To open an account with 888poker and qualify for this event please click the link below:-

(http://bit.ly/i9pfaG) (http://bit.ly/hZ5Ulq)

For players who would rather satellite in, a range of satellites will be available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week (2nd to 4th May).  These satellites are open now for registration.

Further details will follow on this thread.




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Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 28, 2011, 18:14:57 PM
Direct Buy-In

To buy-in directly to the 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship, download and register with 888poker.com by clicking the link above.

Open the poker lobby and navigate through "All Games", "Tournaments" to find the "League" tab.  The UK Amateur Poker Championship is listed amongst the APAT games.  Click on the event to register for $122 from 9pm on Thursday 5th May.

May Satellites on 888poker (All 8pm starts)

The following satellites will pay one seat for every $122 in the prizepool

Monday 2nd May - $20+$2 Freezeout to APAT Welsh Championship (Cardiff 28th/29th May)
Tuesday 3rd May - $10+$1 Freezeout to APAT Welsh Championship (Cardiff 28th/29th May)
Wednesday 4th May - $5+$0.50 Rebuy to APAT Welsh Championship (Cardiff 28th/29th May)


Satellite Qualifiers for Live Event

warwickman
gased1pppp
_WPL_
BOINGBLITZ
soho3465
blackpuma999

2Foggy
crisasharp
leehook48

holdmnweep
HippoCroco
TONYTRIPPS

Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on April 28, 2011, 18:15:03 PM
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Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on April 29, 2011, 09:22:37 AM
Bloody hell can"t believe it, just realised this clashes with the Champions League Final, and I have a corporate invite to the final, will be Autumn before I play one at this rate! Oh, and come on Barca!
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: duke3016 on April 29, 2011, 10:17:34 AM

Bloody hell can"t believe it, just realised this clashes with the Champions League Final, and I have a corporate invite to the final, will be Autumn before I play one at this rate! Oh, and come on Barca!


Champions League Final
Free seat, free drink, free food, company of strangers, great value  ::)

APAT
£75 seat, Expensive drink, dodgy food, Excellent compnay, priceless  ;D

Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on April 29, 2011, 10:33:40 AM


Bloody hell can"t believe it, just realised this clashes with the Champions League Final, and I have a corporate invite to the final, will be Autumn before I play one at this rate! Oh, and come on Barca!


Champions League Final
Free seat, free drink, free food, company of strangers, great value  ::)

APAT
£75 seat, Expensive drink, dodgy food, Excellent compnay, priceless  ;D

TBH I will know most of the people there, and also hopefully witness a great final. Still disappointed to be missing Cardiff though, as it is the city of my only live APAT cash!


Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: BrummieGreg on April 29, 2011, 15:10:35 PM
Are there actually only 120 seats available? Do the seats usually sell fast? My first one you see.

What is the torny structure? How many chips and what are the blind levels?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on April 29, 2011, 16:25:46 PM
I would assume that there may be a few more seats available via satellite etc than the 120. Perhaps 150 overall.

10,000 chips and 45 minute levels.

Full structure can be found with a little research on the APAT website.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Waz1892 on April 29, 2011, 17:10:27 PM

Bloody hell can"t believe it, just realised this clashes with the Champions League Final, and I have a corporate invite to the final, will be Autumn before I play one at this rate! Oh, and come on Barca!


Is your CL seat going on the Seat Exchange!?  ;D
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jfm on May 03, 2011, 23:43:00 PM
Just looked on the 888 website and there are varying details as to when the APAT welsh championship and the UK pub poker championship are being held. they have the dtaes the other way round- and the welsh leg advertises the start of registration at 22.00 hours and that the tournament starts 22nd May in the box but 25/26 June at the top of the page- I emailed them to check and have just been told that the 25/26 June is the correct date- I assume the details on this site are correct, but is it 21.00 hrs or 22.00 Hrs start  for the registration? :-\ ???
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 04, 2011, 10:24:26 AM

Just looked on the 888 website and there are varying details as to when the APAT welsh championship and the UK pub poker championship are being held. they have the dtaes the other way round- and the welsh leg advertises the start of registration at 22.00 hours and that the tournament starts 22nd May in the box but 25/26 June at the top of the page- I emailed them to check and have just been told that the 25/26 June is the correct date- I assume the details on this site are correct, but is it 21.00 hrs or 22.00 Hrs start  for the registration? :-\ ???


The only information you need to know is as follows :-

888poker Welsh Amateur Championship will be held at Les Croupiers, Cardiff on 28th & 29th May 2011

Direct Buyin for this event will open on Thursday 5th May 2011 at 9pm


Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jfm on May 04, 2011, 18:35:01 PM
Thanks ;D
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: snobbynose on May 04, 2011, 18:50:51 PM
hi,
can anyone tell me the start time of the tournament in cardiff please? is it a two day event? if not, is the hold em event on sat or sun? regards lee
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on May 04, 2011, 18:52:40 PM
2.30
Yes
Saturday
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: snobbynose on May 04, 2011, 19:04:49 PM
ok, tvm paulie_d. c u down here on 21st. gl to ya, regards lee
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 04, 2011, 19:07:37 PM

ok, tvm paulie_d. c u down here on 21st. gl to ya, regards lee


21st ?

I assume you mean the 28th ?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: snobbynose on May 04, 2011, 19:15:10 PM
lol. obv, i mean 28th. :D
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: rivertaff on May 05, 2011, 16:35:46 PM


Just looked on the 888 website and there are varying details as to when the APAT welsh championship and the UK pub poker championship are being held. they have the dtaes the other way round- and the welsh leg advertises the start of registration at 22.00 hours and that the tournament starts 22nd May in the box but 25/26 June at the top of the page- I emailed them to check and have just been told that the 25/26 June is the correct date- I assume the details on this site are correct, but is it 21.00 hrs or 22.00 Hrs start  for the registration? :-\ ???


The only information you need to know is as follows :-

888poker Welsh Amateur Championship will be held at Les Croupiers, Cardiff on 28th & 29th May 2011

Direct Buyin for this event will open on Thursday 5th May 2011 at 9pm





Leigh, with all due respect the lobby says 22.00hrs (10pm in old money) at least the countdown clock does, or am I missing something?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: duke3016 on May 05, 2011, 17:14:45 PM



Just looked on the 888 website and there are varying details as to when the APAT welsh championship and the UK pub poker championship are being held. they have the dtaes the other way round- and the welsh leg advertises the start of registration at 22.00 hours and that the tournament starts 22nd May in the box but 25/26 June at the top of the page- I emailed them to check and have just been told that the 25/26 June is the correct date- I assume the details on this site are correct, but is it 21.00 hrs or 22.00 Hrs start  for the registration? :-\ ???


The only information you need to know is as follows :-

888poker Welsh Amateur Championship will be held at Les Croupiers, Cardiff on 28th & 29th May 2011

Direct Buyin for this event will open on Thursday 5th May 2011 at 9pm





Leigh, with all due respect the lobby says 22.00hrs (10pm in old money) at least the countdown clock does, or am I missing something?


It did - now it don"t - you figure  ;D
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: rivertaff on May 05, 2011, 17:50:24 PM




Just looked on the 888 website and there are varying details as to when the APAT welsh championship and the UK pub poker championship are being held. they have the dtaes the other way round- and the welsh leg advertises the start of registration at 22.00 hours and that the tournament starts 22nd May in the box but 25/26 June at the top of the page- I emailed them to check and have just been told that the 25/26 June is the correct date- I assume the details on this site are correct, but is it 21.00 hrs or 22.00 Hrs start  for the registration? :-\ ???


The only information you need to know is as follows :-

888poker Welsh Amateur Championship will be held at Les Croupiers, Cardiff on 28th & 29th May 2011

Direct Buyin for this event will open on Thursday 5th May 2011 at 9pm





Leigh, with all due respect the lobby says 22.00hrs (10pm in old money) at least the countdown clock does, or am I missing something?


It did - now it don"t - you figure  ;D


It is now 17.48hrs  the countdown clock says 4:12: 10 (9,8,7,6.....) doesn"t that mean 22.00 hrs which means 10pm.

So if it did and then it didn"t - it does again. I think .... help!!!
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: duke3016 on May 05, 2011, 17:54:26 PM





Just looked on the 888 website and there are varying details as to when the APAT welsh championship and the UK pub poker championship are being held. they have the dtaes the other way round- and the welsh leg advertises the start of registration at 22.00 hours and that the tournament starts 22nd May in the box but 25/26 June at the top of the page- I emailed them to check and have just been told that the 25/26 June is the correct date- I assume the details on this site are correct, but is it 21.00 hrs or 22.00 Hrs start  for the registration? :-\ ???


The only information you need to know is as follows :-

888poker Welsh Amateur Championship will be held at Les Croupiers, Cardiff on 28th & 29th May 2011

Direct Buyin for this event will open on Thursday 5th May 2011 at 9pm





Leigh, with all due respect the lobby says 22.00hrs (10pm in old money) at least the countdown clock does, or am I missing something?


It did - now it don"t - you figure  ;D


It is now 17.48hrs  the countdown clock says 4:12: 10 (9,8,7,6.....) doesn"t that mean 22.00 hrs which means 10pm.

So if it did and then it didn"t - it does again. I think .... help!!!


In the top right hand corner of the main page change the drop down next to the time to read local
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 05, 2011, 17:54:58 PM
It was 10pm as these were setup prior to the change to BST, but it is now 9pm, as it should have been.

Countdown says 3hrs 5mins at 5:55pm
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: rivertaff on May 05, 2011, 18:14:16 PM
Thanks for that chaps.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jayteejack on May 05, 2011, 20:17:59 PM
i cant find the buy in on betfair
help thanks
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: AMRN on May 05, 2011, 20:20:34 PM

i cant find the buy in on betfair
help thanks


hmmmm have u noticed the 888 banners everywhere?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jayteejack on May 05, 2011, 20:24:32 PM
lol thanks steve lucky i work at specsavers lol
i meant 888
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: duke3016 on May 05, 2011, 20:58:11 PM

i cant find the buy in on betfair 888
help thanks


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Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: gerry5421 on May 05, 2011, 21:43:35 PM

Quote

In the top right hand corner of the main page change the drop down next to the time to read local



Great stuff Ger , its been annoying me for weeks, knew there would be an option somewhere but was dammed if i could find it lol
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: APAThetic on May 05, 2011, 23:20:27 PM
Well I"m in  ;D. Just wondering though, how come it is taking so long to fill up? How I remember, a couple of seasons ago when you had the famous "click-fests", the tournies were filled within minutes. Now, 2 hours on and only 69 seats filled. Why do you think that is?

On the info side of things, on 888"s site, it is/was a bit messed up. I had the registration time showing as 2200h until about a couple of hours before reg started and then it changed to 2100h (I did have "local time" set). Also, the dates showed that the tourny was in June for quite some time.

The lobby still shows the tourny starting 22 May at 00:00h. I know this is just a holding tank for people who have bought in/qualified, but wouldn"t it be just as easy for 888 to show the actual start time and date (2.30pm 28th May...I hope)

Anyway, I"m sure it"ll fill up soon enough and good luck to all who enter.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: cashman on May 06, 2011, 03:05:26 AM

Well I"m in  ;D. Just wondering though, how come it is taking so long to fill up? How I remember, a couple of seasons ago when you had the famous "click-fests", the tournies were filled within minutes. Now, 2 hours on and only 69 seats filled. Why do you think that is?

On the info side of things, on 888"s site, it is/was a bit messed up. I had the registration time showing as 2200h until about a couple of hours before reg started and then it changed to 2100h (I did have "local time" set). Also, the dates showed that the tourny was in June for quite some time.

The lobby still shows the tourny starting 22 May at 00:00h. I know this is just a holding tank for people who have bought in/qualified, but wouldn"t it be just as easy for 888 to show the actual start time and date (2.30pm 28th May...I hope)

Anyway, I"m sure it"ll fill up soon enough and good luck to all who enter.



the holding tank close about a week before the tournament starts so 888.com can send the cash and player names to the casino so that"s why it says that date
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 06, 2011, 10:28:46 AM

Well I"m in  ;D. Just wondering though, how come it is taking so long to fill up? How I remember, a couple of seasons ago when you had the famous "click-fests", the tournies were filled within minutes. Now, 2 hours on and only 69 seats filled. Why do you think that is?






Lots of competition, events every weekend. People pick and choose. eg May has the DTD Grand Prix, the Help for Heroes event at DTD the same weekend as Cardiff, a trip to Ireland for some APATers the weekend before. One person won"t play Cardiff because he"s going to Ireland. Wouldn"t have happened in the old days.

General point, bankrolls, expenses, family commitments are all a factor

People know it won"t sell out straight away, so there"s no rush like there once was

As a result a slight shift to some paying on the day. About 40 did this in Newcastle, which was higher than normal

The event will still be a sell out


Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: APAThetic on May 06, 2011, 15:23:01 PM


The lobby still shows the tourny starting 22 May at 00:00h. I know this is just a holding tank for people who have bought in/qualified, but wouldn"t it be just as easy for 888 to show the actual start time and date (2.30pm 28th May...I hope)




the holding tank close about a week before the tournament starts so 888.com can send the cash and player names to the casino so that"s why it says that date


Ahh, at least there is a reason. Thanks.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: APAThetic on May 06, 2011, 15:34:24 PM


Well I"m in  ;D. Just wondering though, how come it is taking so long to fill up? How I remember, a couple of seasons ago when you had the famous "click-fests", the tournies were filled within minutes. Now, 2 hours on and only 69 seats filled. Why do you think that is?






Lots of competition, events every weekend. People pick and choose. eg May has the DTD Grand Prix, the Help for Heroes event at DTD the same weekend as Cardiff, a trip to Ireland for some APATers the weekend before. One person won"t play Cardiff because he"s going to Ireland. Wouldn"t have happened in the old days.

General point, bankrolls, expenses, family commitments are all a factor

People know it won"t sell out straight away, so there"s no rush like there once was

As a result a slight shift to some paying on the day. About 40 did this in Newcastle, which was higher than normal

The event will still be a sell out





I was listening to a recent 2+2 PokerCast and they were discussing the fact that a lot of tournies in the States are experiencing low turnouts, due to the number of different tours now available. It might mean that if organisers want to ensure a decent turnout they will need to make the tournament more appealing to the players....FREEBIES etc  :) which cannot be a bad thing!
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 06, 2011, 16:04:05 PM
APAT is in its fifth year of providing registration free, added value festival structure tournaments for under £100

Beat that. Imitators will imitate.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on May 06, 2011, 16:13:45 PM

It might mean that if organisers want to ensure a decent turnout they will need to make the tournament more appealing to the players....FREEBIES etc  :) which cannot be a bad thing!


Whilst I feel that you really can"t compare the UK and US markets...you"re overlooking the fact that we already get freebies...Free Dealers & NO REG FEE.

I"ll take that over a free logo"d baseball cap that I won"t wear anyway.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: APAThetic on May 06, 2011, 16:34:21 PM


It might mean that if organisers want to ensure a decent turnout they will need to make the tournament more appealing to the players....FREEBIES etc  :) which cannot be a bad thing!


Whilst I feel that you really can"t compare the UK and US markets...you"re overlooking the fact that we already get freebies...Free Dealers & NO REG FEE.

I"ll take that over a free logo"d baseball cap that I won"t wear anyway.


I wasn"t suggesting that APAT need to do more, I was just pointing out the fact that there are more tours and festivals around (UK or otherwise) and that in general the fields for some events (not APAT) are lower than in previous years.

I am very happy with what APAT are providing for us and fully appreciate the hard work that goes into securing things such as no reg fee etc.

Having said that, I think you would look great in an "I love Las Vegas" baseball cap Paulie  ;D
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jbworldwide on May 06, 2011, 16:42:47 PM



It might mean that if organisers want to ensure a decent turnout they will need to make the tournament more appealing to the players....FREEBIES etc  :) which cannot be a bad thing!


Whilst I feel that you really can"t compare the UK and US markets...you"re overlooking the fact that we already get freebies...Free Dealers & NO REG FEE.

I"ll take that over a free logo"d baseball cap that I won"t wear anyway.


I wasn"t suggesting that APAT need to do more, I was just pointing out the fact that there are more tours and festivals around (UK or otherwise) and that in general the fields for some events (not APAT) are lower than in previous years.

I am very happy with what APAT are providing for us and fully appreciate the hard work that goes into securing things such as no reg fee etc.

Having said that, I think you would look great in an "I love Las Vegas" baseball cap Paulie  ;D


All APATs have sold out so far this year and have had alternates.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on May 06, 2011, 16:53:58 PM


Having said that, I think you would look great in an "I love Las Vegas" baseball cap Paulie  ;D



Been there, done that...got the T-Shirt.

Wanna guess where they are now?  ;D
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jjandellis on May 10, 2011, 17:15:06 PM

APAT is in its fifth year of providing registration free, added value festival structure tournaments for under £100

Beat that. Imitators will imitate.


I tell alot of Dutch/Germans about APAT in the casino"s/clubs I play in over here.  They struggle to comprehend the whole value for money and believe its too good to be true!

Brit players really are the priviliged few and should make the most of it. Tournament standards, standard of play, VFM, atmosphere and social along with non taxable winnings - alot of foreigners would give their right arm for these sort of events.

I"m actually really suffering withdrawal symptoms as I have to put up with poor TD"s, confused European takes on rules, organiser creaming huge amounts of juice and generally higher buy ins if I want a half decent standard of poker.

I really cannot wait to get back to the UK to start playing these again :-)

BFWIW, I cannot play this one as I"m hoping to support the DTD event for obvious reasons to those who know me.

Hope the APAT tournament goes off as brilliantly as they always do!
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 12, 2011, 16:59:07 PM
APAT are pleased to confirm that the Sunday Side Event in Cardiff will be PLO H/L.  It will be a £25+£5 event starting at 3:30pm with 5 tables of 8 players.

The event will be available for buyin on the Saturday evening at the poker desk.



Also, Les Croupiers are running a £15 Freezeout tournament on the Friday night.  We have been advised that this normally gets around 100 runners.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on May 12, 2011, 17:20:38 PM

APAT are pleased to confirm that the Sunday Side Event in Cardiff will be PLO H/L.  It will be a £25+£5 event starting at 3:30pm with 5 tables of 8 players.


I KNEW there was a reason I booked Sunday night too...only problem I have now is that I"m not sure I want to make Day 2 now.

Decisions, decisions.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: mporter123 on May 12, 2011, 18:19:14 PM
Going to need to learn PLO H/L quickly! Any plans for a live stream for Cardiff?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Cyntaf on May 12, 2011, 19:39:28 PM
Hello :)

Can anyone advise please, has the Welsh Am trny in Cardiff sold out?

The reason I ask, is that it is not showing up in 888 lobby. I have checked through "All/Tournaments"
and also in "Leagues"

Well i can"t find it, i have even logged out of 888 and back in, still no luck :(


Cheers in advance P.Mac :)
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 12, 2011, 20:05:51 PM
Apart from sales on the day, a few seats, its sold. Online buy in closed
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: BrummieGreg on May 12, 2011, 22:41:57 PM

Apart from sales on the day, a few seats, its sold. Online buy in closed


Is it normal for the lobby to just vanish from 888?

This is my first live event with APAT, I am registered, will I receive confirmation or anything?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jbworldwide on May 12, 2011, 23:19:01 PM


Apart from sales on the day, a few seats, its sold. Online buy in closed


Is it normal for the lobby to just vanish from 888?

This is my first live event with APAT, I am registered, will I receive confirmation or anything?


A player list will be published beforehand, don"t worry, if you bought in you"re on the list :) (and if not blame Leigh ;) )
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Sunseekers on May 13, 2011, 09:17:46 AM
get in with PLO 8!!!

The best variation game has finally reached APAT in season 5

cowboys need not apply
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Marty719 on May 13, 2011, 10:25:14 AM
Anyone want a last longer in either the main or plo?  Pref $ shipped on stars.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 13, 2011, 10:33:56 AM


Apart from sales on the day, a few seats, its sold. Online buy in closed


Is it normal for the lobby to just vanish from 888?

This is my first live event with APAT, I am registered, will I receive confirmation or anything?


Will put a player list on the forum early in the week of the event
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 13, 2011, 10:34:55 AM

Going to need to learn PLO H/L quickly! Any plans for a live stream for Cardiff?


Not sure yet, will have a better idea next week. It"s a money thang.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jayteejack on May 13, 2011, 10:49:49 AM
last longer sounds good
winner hopefully gets "significant cash prize, National Title & Gold Medal and an entry to a UKIPT Main Event" plus
u can give me the $ at cardiff
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Marty719 on May 13, 2011, 11:01:45 AM
Not going to be in Cardiff :(  Have a friends bday I couldnt get out of.  Just let me know how much u wana do a l/l for and we can sort it out :)

PS - I will be drinking...
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: pables on May 13, 2011, 19:00:46 PM

last longer sounds good
winner hopefully gets "significant cash prize, National Title & Gold Medal and an entry to a UKIPT Main Event" plus
u can give me the $ at cardiff



Unfortunately not attending Cardiff but am sure you will improve on your performance at Coventry in the omaha  ;D
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: duke3016 on May 13, 2011, 19:25:19 PM

cowboys need not apply


Damn.....
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: jayteejack on May 13, 2011, 20:49:03 PM


last longer sounds good
winner hopefully gets "significant cash prize, National Title & Gold Medal and an entry to a UKIPT Main Event" plus
u can give me the $ at cardiff



Unfortunately not attending Cardiff but am sure you will improve on your performance at Coventry in the omaha  ;D

true lol, however if i have a str8 on the turn on a dry board i would want to be called by a set every time
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: pables on May 14, 2011, 11:15:17 AM



last longer sounds good
winner hopefully gets "significant cash prize, National Title & Gold Medal and an entry to a UKIPT Main Event" plus
u can give me the $ at cardiff



Unfortunately not attending Cardiff but am sure you will improve on your performance at Coventry in the omaha  ;D

true lol, however if i have a str8 on the turn on a dry board i would want to be called by a set every time


Mmmmmm maybe not in omaha, Hold-em for sure! Depends on your re-draws  :-\ Never the less have a gr8 time m8  :)
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: pokerkid2104 on May 14, 2011, 13:36:21 PM
So is it too late to enter? i guessed ive mised the online entry, is it possible to enter on the day?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 15, 2011, 10:43:10 AM

So is it too late to enter? i guessed ive mised the online entry, is it possible to enter on the day?


Too late to enter online

There may be a few seats available on the day from midday, and there will be an alternates list to replace exits for the first two levels

The venue expects the alternates list to be hectic
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 15, 2011, 10:43:58 AM
6pm Sunday 29th venue is putting on its regular £50 NLHE too

10,000 chips, good structure


So if you bust out of the main and the Hi-Lo Omaha, and still want a poker game......
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: cincicrappykid on May 15, 2011, 11:47:16 AM
isnt the side event six max  >??
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on May 15, 2011, 12:04:50 PM

isnt the side event six max  >??


Not any more...I"m pleased to say.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 15, 2011, 13:10:16 PM

isnt the side event six max  >??


Hi Lo Omaha
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: cincicrappykid on May 15, 2011, 16:40:33 PM


isnt the side event six max  >??


Hi Lo Omaha
cool  i have a bronze in that also lol
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Foggy on May 15, 2011, 16:53:11 PM



isnt the side event six max  >??


Hi Lo Omaha
cool  i have a bronze in that also lol


OK, but do you have a case?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: SolidStan on May 22, 2011, 12:03:15 PM
Unfortunatly, I have to work until 2pm, and so cant get to cardiff until 3pm. Is it OK to arrive late?. I assume I will be seated, and blinds put in for me..

can anyone confirm this please!
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: scouse3465 on May 22, 2011, 12:21:38 PM

Unfortunatly, I have to work until 2pm, and so cant get to cardiff until 3pm. Is it OK to arrive late?. I assume I will be seated, and blinds put in for me..

can anyone confirm this please!


yes you can you will just be blinded away, and will lose hardly anything
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: SolidStan on May 22, 2011, 13:20:13 PM
ThAnKs!  :)
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: I Q8Holds I on May 22, 2011, 14:52:43 PM
hope im SolidStans button
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: undisputed on May 22, 2011, 15:57:35 PM

hope im SolidStans button
[/quote

I Undisputed, i hopes i"m in the small blind when I Q8Holds I is solidstans button :)
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: I Q8Holds I on May 22, 2011, 20:10:02 PM
me too -double value
+ undefeated HU vs you and having constant postion bit unfair isn"t it
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: PantsMan on May 23, 2011, 12:01:32 PM


isnt the side event six max  >??


Not any more...I"m pleased to say.


Boo... hiss...

When did it change, and why?

Was looking forward to the 6-max. Guess i"ll just have to win the main instead!
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: legineel on May 24, 2011, 22:10:25 PM
can anyone tell me what time does the welsh championship start on sat in cardiff.

thanks
nigel
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 24, 2011, 22:14:22 PM
http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=8860.0


has everything you need
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: BOINGBLITZ on May 26, 2011, 11:24:51 AM
Is this sold out Tighty or can players still enter ?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 26, 2011, 11:26:54 AM

Is this sold out Tighty or can players still enter ?



There will be a few seats available on the day, and we will be running the usual alternate entries for the first two levels.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: BOINGBLITZ on May 26, 2011, 11:34:22 AM
no way for someone to enter today ??
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on May 26, 2011, 11:35:19 AM

how to reach venue
the shuttle run only from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.
how to arrive before 2.00 of saturday from begin of tounament?
is there a pubblic bus or only taxi?
thanks you gianluca




Taxi would seem to be your best option....it"s less than 2 miles from Cardiff city centre.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on May 26, 2011, 11:37:08 AM

no way for someone to enter today ??


Seat Exchange...otherwise "No".
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Jon MW on May 26, 2011, 12:27:01 PM


how to reach venue
the shuttle run only from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.
how to arrive before 2.00 of saturday from begin of tounament?
is there a pubblic bus or only taxi?
thanks you gianluca




Taxi would seem to be your best option....it"s less than 2 miles from Cardiff city centre.


If you"re coming from the City centre then isn"t the venue quite close to Ninian Park train station?

So train from Cardiff Central to Ninian Park
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Charlie44 on May 26, 2011, 12:55:17 PM
I am wondering whether they would be preapred to extend hours and put on special trips for the weekend if they knew there would be demand. Perhaps somebody could check or I am happy to do so if you wish, as I am a member.



how to reach venue
the shuttle run only from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.
how to arrive before 2.00 of saturday from begin of tounament?
is there a pubblic bus or only taxi?
thanks you gianluca




Taxi would seem to be your best option....it"s less than 2 miles from Cardiff city centre.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: TightEnd on May 26, 2011, 13:09:13 PM

no way for someone to enter today ??


No Brian, midday on Saturday at the event

Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Paulie_D on May 26, 2011, 14:30:08 PM


If you"re coming from the City centre then isn"t the venue quite close to Ninian Park train station?

So train from Cardiff Central to Ninian Park


Station to the casino is 0.5 miles...dunno what the cost from Cardiff Central to Ninian Park would be but probably comparable with a cab (especially if shared).

50/50
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Jon MW on May 26, 2011, 14:49:01 PM



If you"re coming from the City centre then isn"t the venue quite close to Ninian Park train station?

So train from Cardiff Central to Ninian Park


Station to the casino is 0.5 miles...dunno what the cost from Cardiff Central to Ninian Park would be but probably comparable with a cab (especially if shared).

50/50


£2
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Diablo on May 27, 2011, 21:28:14 PM
Does anyone know what the dress code is at the casino? Are hoodies and trainers allowed?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Gazza on May 27, 2011, 22:41:46 PM

Does anyone know what the dress code is at the casino? Are hoodies and trainers allowed?


Yes they"re allowed.

With regards to seats it appears that they been keeping a reserve list which is now full. So it"s unlikely anyone turning up on the day will get in, save for perhaps a few alternates.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: MikeSlee on May 27, 2011, 22:43:08 PM
I phoned the casino and they said that they did not have a dress code, so jeans and trainers etc would be fine
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: BrummieGreg on May 27, 2011, 23:07:03 PM
Does anybody know if they will be showing the man u - barcelona game at the casino?
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Zozzy on May 27, 2011, 23:10:15 PM

Does anybody know if they will be showing the man u - barcelona game at the casino?

Come on Barca ! you can do it
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: Gazza on May 27, 2011, 23:15:21 PM

Does anybody know if they will be showing the man u - barcelona game at the casino?


Almost certainly.
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: AMRN on May 27, 2011, 23:41:51 PM
 td

Does anybody know if they will be showing the man u - barcelona game at the casino?


Doubt it - England v Sri Lanka!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 888poker Welsh Amateur Championship
Post by: KingPoker on May 28, 2011, 12:29:45 PM
Alright?

Can someone tell me whats the latest I can leave it to turn up and register for tourney?

I"m looking to watch GP Qualifying in my house before heading over.

Cheers