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SlykllistSlykllist Member Posts: 2,888
edited June 2014 in Poker Chat
I try to watch 861 as often as I can, probably 2 - 3 days a week.

I often see the 5 minute fill that gets played at 55 past the hour featuring James Hartigan and Anna Fowler where they talk about how great the community is.

Given that the Sky Poker Tour seems to have died....... is this still true?
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  • Matt237Matt237 Member Posts: 1,785
    edited June 2014
    Of course it's true.
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  • alex1229alex1229 Member Posts: 680
    edited June 2014
    I really hate that 5 minute loop, Its really not doing James hartigan'S image any good 
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  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited June 2014
    slip sliding away

    but i wouldn't know - i don't post here anymore & play much less than i used to.

    PS it was nice to see tommyd back after 6 months though
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  • ShaunyTShaunyT Member Posts: 619
    edited June 2014
    I have only been an active forum member since the start of the year, so I don't know about the "good old days" or the spt's. However, I'm gutted I cant make the upcoming Blackpool trip that has been organized but hopefully this might start an unofficial spt organized by community members????


    Just a thought.....
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  • MattBatesMattBates Member Posts: 4,118
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Sky Community:
    I try to watch 861 as often as I can, probably 2 - 3 days a week. I often see the 5 minute fill that gets played at 55 past the hour featuring James Hartigan and Anna Fowler where they talk about how great the community is. Given that the Sky Poker Tour seems to have died....... is this still true?
    Posted by Slykllist
    I guess it boils down to what you consider community spirit is. The Monday night games continue to be popular along with numerous other community games. Lots of the community are part of facebook groups/Skype groups etc. I also like the good banter in chat at the tables but you always get the odd few who make negative comments at the tables. Based on a few negative comments at the tables no one suggest the community spirit is dead, people just ignore the negative comments as generally the person making the comments is the one with the issues. Lots of the community meet up to play live games. The SPT's were great and I will miss them but we seem to be continually going over the same ground. There is the unofficial SPT which I am sure will be well supported. For me we need to focus on the positives of the community spirit, whether at the tables in chat or facebook/Skype or forum games (or any other initiatives which I have missed in case I offend anyone)rather than focus on SPTs.
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  • DoubleAAADoubleAAA Member Posts: 954
    edited June 2014
    Good bunch of people on here.  I met a few when I went to the UKPC back in Feb and had a fantastic time, although the said tournament was superb in everyway it did not give off that 'community vibe' due to the fact it was dominated by players who do not play on Sky.  I am sure the SPTs did (given they were strictly for Sky players only).  sadly I never got to go to an SPT event and was quite looking forward to it.

    I can understand from a marketing perspective that Sky has to do what is best for the business but a flagship once a year community live event would be fantastic.  Surely this is possible?
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  • FlyingDaggFlyingDagg Member Posts: 4,146
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Sky Community:
    I try to watch 861 as often as I can, probably 2 - 3 days a week. I often see the 5 minute fill that gets played at 55 past the hour featuring James Hartigan and Anna Fowler where they talk about how great the community is. Given that the Sky Poker Tour seems to have died....... is this still true?
    Posted by Slykllist
    Find out on Friday!
    It's not Sky poker that makes the community - it's us Simon. OK Sky provided the means  with the SPTs and the forums but it's meet ups like Blackpool and Hitsquads date at Luton that will keep the community thriving hopefully.
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  • Chris_McChris_Mc Member Posts: 1,340
    edited June 2014
    And one in glasgow......no ..... Miby
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  • POKERTREVPOKERTREV Member Posts: 9,607
    edited June 2014
    The Unofficial SPcT (Sky Poker Community Tour) hits Blackpool this Weekend

    Friday 14th-Sat 15th June

    Some are meeting up at tommy Ducks for a meal & then on to the Casino or you can meet us in the bar at the casino :)

    Friday 13th - 8pm - £55.00 - 15K Stack (Re-entry available)
    Saturday 14th - 8pm - £35.00 - 20K Satack (Re-entry available)

    Saturday Night also see's England v Italy in the World Cup which should be on the big screens & BIG Fun. :)


    Based on the interest so far we should have a fair few numbers from the community attending.

    Plus.........Don't Forget its FlashJonny's Birthday Bash :)
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  • DAVEYZZDAVEYZZ Member Posts: 1,651
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: Sky Community:
    The Unofficial SPcT (Sky Poker Community Tour) hits Blackpool this Weekend Friday 14th-Sat 15th June Some are meeting up at tommy Ducks for a meal & then on to the Casino or you can meet us in the bar at the casino :) Friday 13th - 8pm - £55.00 - 15K Stack (Re-entry available) Saturday 14th - 8pm - £35.00 - 20K Satack (Re-entry available) Saturday Night also see's England v Italy in the World Cup which should be on the big screens & BIG Fun. :) Based on the interest so far we should have a fair few numbers from the community attending. Plus.........Don't Forget its FlashJonny's Birthday Bash :)
    Posted by POKERTREV
    I wish I was going to this! Jonny is a great guy but I'm working both days..hopefully someone will organize another.be nice to keep the tradition going..

    P.s happy birthday jonny!
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  • splashiessplashies Member Posts: 3,680
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Sky Community:
    I try to watch 861 as often as I can, probably 2 - 3 days a week. I often see the 5 minute fill that gets played at 55 past the hour featuring James Hartigan and Anna Fowler where they talk about how great the community is. Given that the Sky Poker Tour seems to have died....... is this still true?
    Posted by Slykllist
    It's still a good community imo.

    It's just spread out over various platforms eg forum/facebook/skype/twitter.

    And for the most part, the chat box is full of supportive messages from people railing each other. There are obviously the very few who let themselves down occasionally, but overall I'd say the community on Sky is very good.
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  • DUNMIDOSHDUNMIDOSH Member Posts: 1,473
    edited June 2014
    I remember when Mrburns son went missing.
    That showed the true spirit of the community
    Thank goodness it resulted in a positive ending!

    Its sad that the SPT's have ended!
    but there are some great people on the forum and some great games in the lobby.

    Maybe one day soon the SPT's will be revived but its great that community nights are taking place
    respect to those who give their time to organise them!

    Good luck at the tables (unless I'm in the hand of course)

    Dunmidosh
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  • SPTSPT Member Posts: 5,648
    edited June 2014
    The SPTs haven't died. Temporarily resting

    understandably perhaps when there isn't one booked people say it, which is frustrating, but I would hope they'll be around after the next UKPC
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  • GlenelgGlenelg Member Posts: 6,621
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: Sky Community:
    The SPTs haven't died. Temporarily resting understandably perhaps when there isn't one booked people say it, which is frustrating, but I would hope they'll be around after the next UKPC
    Posted by SPT
    Like pining for the fjords?  ;-)
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  • j3onoj3ono Member Posts: 2,073
    edited June 2014
    it's still great si, it's what you make of it. I got off my .... and came up with an idea and lots have got involved and not just a handful of regs who always post. my super6 comp now puts some names to the aka's on the sky which can only be a great thing.
    So thanks guys for supporting and if you want in here's the link ;')

    run good 
    Jon ;')
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  • BoxsterBoxster Member Posts: 4,462
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: Sky Community:
    The SPTs haven't died. Temporarily resting understandably perhaps when there isn't one booked people say it, which is frustrating, but I would hope they'll be around after the next UKPC
    Posted by SPT
    The frustrating part is why SKY do not say why there have been no SPT's this year or any scheduled so far.

    Why are they 'Temporarily rested' that is what the community would like to know ???

    Cannot it be stated if it is a business profitability decision, lack of venues available, resources or any feedback would be good for the community to hear why no SPT's this year. Or solid future plans for SPT's. Not just hope!

    I've done three, never won a penny lol, (in fact usually spend a fortune) but great weekends where the SKY community meet and have fun!
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  • SPTSPT Member Posts: 5,648
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: Sky Community:
    In Response to Re: Sky Community : The frustrating part is why SKY do not say why there have been no SPT's this year or any scheduled so far. Why are they 'Temporarily rested' that is what the community would like to know ??? Cannot it be stated if it is a business profitability decision, lack of venues available, resources or any feedback would be good for the community to hear why no SPT's this year. Or solid future plans for SPT's. Not just hope! I've done three, never won a penny lol, (in fact usually spend a fortune) but great weekends where the SKY community meet and have fun!
    Posted by Boxster
    concentrating on the UKPCs, simple as that

    Many Sky regulars think there is room for both, I know, but the UKPC's have big guarantees, that need to qualify as many sky players as possible so you can see why both would not be scheduled to qualify concurrently.
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  • chicknMeltchicknMelt Member Posts: 1,159
    edited June 2014
    for all that want SATs for the £250 mini UKPC/SPT...

    just use the UKPC Main sats. if/when you get to the UKPC final, dereg and take the money then use it for the mini Buy in.

    make sure you buy in to the UKPC final 1st though, before you qualify for it, or you wont be able to dereg it


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  • DoubleAAADoubleAAA Member Posts: 954
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: Sky Community:
    for all that want SATs for the £250 mini UKPC/SPT... just use the UKPC Main sats. if/when you get to the UKPC final, dereg and take the money then use it for the mini Buy in. make sure you buy in to the UKPC final 1st though, before you qualify for it, or you wont be able to dereg it
    Posted by chicknMelt
    This is fine for most of us that have those kind of funds in our balance but what about all the others that do not have those kind of funds?  They're still being alienated which is a shame really.
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  • FLASHJONNYFLASHJONNY Member Posts: 2,537
    edited June 2014
    the day has come blackpool is here see you all tonight yeeharrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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