I know I'm not a comptetitor but I'd like to pledge an additional £10 to the pot as I was lucky enough to do well in the £55 speedy last night (only prob because Geldy is off on holiday lol).
(Also wanted to bump the thread as it slipped down a bit in the pages )
I know I'm not a comptetitor but I'd like to pledge an additional £10 to the pot as I was lucky enough to do well in the £55 speedy last night (only prob because Geldy is off on holiday lol). (Also wanted to bump the thread as it slipped down a bit in the pages ) Posted by IrishRose
Hi Rose, congrats on winning the speed.
Thank you once again for your open handed generosity.
That takes your total pledges to £130, is that OK?
It really is very kind of you indeed.
Cheers,
G
P.S. Note for Aussie, this increases the sponsor donations from £1,210 to £1,220, which when added to the current Competitor donations brings the total to £3,280. I will update the spreadsheets on the opening post shortly.
In Response to Re: 2016 TLB CHARITY THREAD. £3,210 PLEDGED. MANY THANKS! IF YOU HAVE MADE A RECENT PLEDGE COULD YOU PLEASE CHECK IT IS RECORDED CORRECTLY ON THE SPREADSHEET. TY : Well done Natalie Posted by MAXALLY
Regarding the "Tournament Wins" comp, should this count as 10pts like the main events, or 2pts like the £55BH, or should we not count this one, as perhaps it's too select a field.
With a new schedule coming out, it may be necessary to re-vamp the points system for the tournament wins comp soon. However, for now, all we know is that there will be a "Sky High" Roller on Tuesday's at 9pm.
Still awaiting feedback from competitors as to what points, if any, the Sky High Roller should carry.
With a new schedule coming out, it may be necessary to re-vamp the points system for the tournament wins comp soon. However, for now, all we know is that there will be a "Sky High" Roller on Tuesday's at 9pm. Still awaiting feedback from competitors as to what points, if any, the Sky High Roller should carry. Cheers, G Posted by StayOrGo
Hi Graham,
As you say there may be a need for a re-vamp based on the new schedule. In terms of runners the new High Roller seems more akin to the 9pm BH than a main event. Cash value to the winner is maybe 3x the value of the 9pm however.
If you want to include it, I'd suggest 5 points to reflect the above. However, there's an argument not to include it at all rather than change things at this point. I'd probably favour the latter given we are nearly three quarters of the way through the year and revisit for next year.
In Response to Re: 2016 TLB CHARITY THREAD. £3,300+ PLEDGED. MANY THANKS! SHOULD WE INCLUDE THE "SKY HIGH" ROLLER IN TOURNAMENT WINS COMP? : Hi Graham, As you say there may be a need for a re-vamp based on the new schedule. In terms of runners the new High Roller seems more akin to the 9pm BH than a main event. Cash value to the winner is maybe 3x the value of the 9pm however. If you want to include it, I'd suggest 5 points to reflect the above. However, there's an argument not to include it at all rather than change things at this point. I'd probably favour the latter given we are nearly three quarters of the way through the year and revisit for next year. Mattp Posted by mattprawn
Hi Matt, yes I think you make a good point.
Unless people feel strongly against, I propose, as Matt suggested, that we leave it as it is, for this year, and take a look at the new MTT schedule etc, wih view to amending in 2017. So, for now, it won't count towards Tournament Wins points.
£10 extra for the pot Graham as I managed to win the £55 speed this evening. Quite chuffed with that as been running bad recently (or maybe just playing bad!).
£10 extra for the pot Graham as I managed to win the £55 speed this evening. Quite chuffed with that as been running bad recently (or maybe just playing bad!). Gl all Posted by mattprawn
Well I have just finished watching the Ryder Cup, and despite the Europeans losing, it was quite a match and atmosphere.
So, it gave me an idea. Why not have a Poker Tournament in the format of the Ryder Cup?
How will it work? Well I'm just thinking about that.
But this is my thoughts so far:
Why not make it a "North" v "South". We'd need to find a captain for each team.
So how would the format work?
There are 12 players on each team. In golf, they have foursomes (alternate shot), fourballs and singles.
I think the equivalent of foursomes in poker could be:
A team of two that each play ONE of the opponents team of two heads up for 5 games. The winning combined score over the 10 games gets 1 point for the winning team or 1/2 a point each if 5 all.
I think the equivalent of fourballs in poker could be:
A team of two that each play BOTH of the opponents team of two heads up for 3 games. The score over the 12 games gets 1 point for the winning team or 1/2 a point each if 6 all.
I would recommend that all 12 players are involved in both formats, so 6 pairings for "foursomes" and 6 pairings for "fourballs"
This would then be followed by 12 singles matches, totalling 24 points.
The captains will follow the same process as the captains do in the Ryder Cup regarding, "order" and team selection.
OK, that's about as far as I have thought.
I'm also after a slight push to try and beat last years total raised of £4,188, so if I could possibly ask people to extend their generosity one last time, with a £20 entry fee for each competitor. The captains will each choose a charity prior to commencement of the competition. The winning team's charity will receive 75% of the prize pool and the runner up's 25%. So £360 for the winning captain's charity, and £120 for the runner ups. (assuming everyone honours their pledge)
If you are interested in representing the North or South, and are happy to pledge £20, please sign up here.
Who knows, perhaps we could get Ian Simpson to captain the North and Neil Channing or TK, the South.
If you want to be involved, sign up here, first come, first served.
May I suggest, that Coventry and Northwards represents "The North" and anywhere south of Coventry, "The South".
If you are from Ireland, then Northern Ireland will join Northern England, Southern Ireland, Southern England. Which leaves me with a dilemma of what to do with the Welsh! :=)
I think for the Welsh, draw a horizontal line through Coventry, and determine if you are North or South of it. So for those familiar with Welsh geography, Pont-rhyd-y-groes, would probably represent the North/South divide
I'll start the ball rolling and represent "The South" (HUNTINGDON)
The first 12 players for each location will determine the team.
Just a thought, add your name and location here if interested. and we'll see if this idea has any legs.
Hi all. Well I have just finished watching the Ryder Cup, and despite the Europeans losing, it was quite a match and atmosphere. So, it gave me an idea. Why not have a Poker Tournament in the format of the Ryder Cup? How will it work? Well I'm just thinking about that. But this is my thoughts so far: Why not make it a "North" v "South". We'd need to find a captain for each team. So how would the format work? There are 12 players on each team. In golf, they have foursomes (alternate shot), fourballs and singles. I think the equivalent of foursomes in poker could be: A team of two that each play ONE of the opponents team of two heads up for 5 games. The winning combined score over the 10 games gets 1 point for the winning team or 1/2 a point each if 5 all. I think the equivalent of fourballs in poker could be: A team of two that each play BOTH of the opponents team of two heads up for 3 games. The score over the 12 games gets 1 point for the winning team or 1/2 a point each if 6 all. I would recommend that all 12 players are involved in both formats, so 6 pairings for "foursomes" and 6 pairings for "fourballs" This would then be followed by 12 singles matches, totalling 24 points. The captains will follow the same process as the captains do in the Ryder Cup regarding, "order" and team selection. OK, that's about as far as I have thought. I'm also after a slight push to try and beat last years total raised of £4,188, so if I could possibly ask people to extend their generosity one last time, with a £20 entry fee for each competitor. The captains will each choose a charity prior to commencement of the competition. The winning team's charity will receive 75% of the prize pool and the runner up's 25%. So £360 for the winning captain's charity, and £120 for the runner ups. (assuming everyone honours their pledge) If you are interested in representing the North or South, and are happy to pledge £20, please sign up here. Who knows, perhaps we could get Ian Simpson to captain the North and Neil Channing or TK, the South. If you want to be involved, sign up here, first come, first served. May I suggest, that Coventry and Northwards represents "The North" and anywhere south of Coventry, "The South". If you are from Ireland, then Northern Ireland will join Northern England, Southern Ireland, Southern England. Which leaves me with a dilemma of what to do with the Welsh! :=) I think for the Welsh, draw a horizontal line through Coventry, and determine if you are North or South of it. So for those familiar with Welsh geography, Pont-rhyd-y-groes, would probably represent the North/South divide I'll start the ball rolling and represent "The South" (HUNTINGDON) The first 12 players for each location will determine the team. Just a thought, add your name and location here if interested. and we'll see if this idea has any legs. Cheers, Graham Posted by StayOrGo
Team North filling up nicely. Soft South running scared by looks of it... Posted by mattprawn
Being a born and bred southerner with both parents from London's East End, I feel I do have to defend the "softness" of the South.
Of course there are those who live in the leafy suburbs, that may not be quite so battle hardened. :=)
Come on Southerners, we're not going to let this shoddy lot from the North run riot of us are we?
Know what I mean 'Arry. Where are you diamond cockney geezers? We'll be in a right two and eight wif out you, so get off that dog and bone and post on this Fred.
LET THE NORTH TALK THE TALK AND WE'LL WALK THE WALK!
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Last years total raised was £4,188, so it will be tough to beat that, but £3,300 is an excellent total and will help many worthwhile charities.
The opening post spreadsheets have been updated with the latest standings.
Thanks again to all involved!
Cheers,
G
As you say there may be a need for a re-vamp based on the new schedule. In terms of runners the new High Roller seems more akin to the 9pm BH than a main event. Cash value to the winner is maybe 3x the value of the 9pm however.
If you want to include it, I'd suggest 5 points to reflect the above. However, there's an argument not to include it at all rather than change things at this point. I'd probably favour the latter given we are nearly three quarters of the way through the year and revisit for next year.
Mattp
Gl all
Well we are 3/4's of the way through the year and it's all to play for in both the TLB and Tournament Wins comp.
See nine monthly standings below:
Sounds like fun Graham. Count me in for the Northern team, if selected.
Cheers
Matt
Soft South running scared by looks of it...