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Hi, Sky High

Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,326
edited September 2016 in Poker Chat

Whilst the new & refreshed MTT Schedule is receiving a few final tweaks in readiness for it's launch quite soon, one new MTT has already been announced, the Sky High Roller.

Not to be confused with the existing Super Roller (Sundays) this baby will be on TUESDAY evenings at 9pm, & will cost £220 to enter, &, initially, have an £8,000 Guarantee.
 
£220 is a lot of money, of course, but Sky Poker want everyone to have a shot at this, so there will be more Satellites than you can shake a stick at, starting from £2.30.

The very first satellites will be on Saturday (2 days hence) with a £10.50 feeder going into a £48 Semi Final the same evening.
 
Please understand this is a sort of trial, & Sky Poker are happy to receive feedback, & maybe change a few of the dynamics depending how it goes. If it can be safely bedded in, it will remain on the schedule for the foreseeable future.     
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,326
    edited September 2016


    The Promo Page for the Sky High Roller - and a very good page it is - can be found HERE
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,326
    edited September 2016

    Am I the only one who saw that name - Sky High - & thought of the recent hit (as in 1975) by Jigsaw?

    They don't write songs like that any more, eh?
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  • Poker_WolfPoker_Wolf Member Posts: 128
    edited September 2016
    Looks good can't wait to try win a seat. One question. Why the 9pm start on a Tues? I may be in a minority here and if I am fair play I'll shut up. But it really puts me off playing if a tourney starts at 9 and has 1.5 / 2 hours late reg and finishes early hours. I imagine a lot of people on Sky have work early doors next morning and would welcome a slightly earlier kick off time?

    just me?
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,326
    edited September 2016


    Look out for a Free to Enter Fun Comp on the Forum in the next day or two, and we'll find some Sky High Roller Satellite seats to give away. First up, I need to get all schmoozy with Sky Sam, eek, but I'm sure he'll be agreeable. And it's not often Sam is described as agreeable.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,326
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    Looks good can't wait to try win a seat. One question. Why the 9pm start on a Tues? I may be in a minority here and if I am fair play I'll shut up. But it really puts me off playing if a tourney starts at 9 and has 1.5 / 2 hours late reg and finishes early hours. I imagine a lot of people on Sky have work early doors next morning and would welcome a slightly earlier kick off time? just me?
    Posted by Poker_Wolf
    Thanks Mr Wolf.

    It's going to start in a 9pm slot, as it's part of a wider plan with regards to the new MTT Schedule. It will make more sense when the new Schedule is published. Having said that, it's not set in concrete, & if need be, the times could be tweaked, but that's the starting point.  

    Good question, Winston.


     
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  • Poker_WolfPoker_Wolf Member Posts: 128
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High : Thanks Mr Wolf. It's going to start in a 9pm slot, as it's part of a wider plan with regards to the new MTT Schedule. It will make more sense when the new Schedule is published. Having said that, it's not set in concrete, & if need be, the times could be tweaked, but that's the starting point.   Good question, Winston.  
    Posted by Tikay10
    Thanks Tikay. Defo happy to see tournaments such as this make the schedule and regardless of time I will be attempting to qualify. If I go deep the last thing I will be worrying about it feeling tired for work anyway ;)
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,326
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High : Thanks Tikay. Defo happy to see tournaments such as this make the schedule and regardless of time I will be attempting to qualify. If I go deep the last thing I will be worrying about it feeling tired for work anyway ;)
    Posted by Poker_Wolf
    ZING
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  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    edited September 2016
    Has anyone mentioned the £220 at 9pm yet?

    All the best

    Jac35
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,639
    edited September 2016


    Looks good. Will there be any last min all in sats Tuesday night before KO? I played a MTT last night which didnt finish till gone 3am (diff site, obv) and was still up for work at 7am (ish). The adrenalin was still pumping ;)
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,326
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    Looks good. Will there be any last min all in sats Tuesday night before KO? I played a MTT last night which didnt finish till gone 3am (diff site, obv) and was still up for work at 7am (ish). The adrenalin was still pumping ;)
    Posted by MAXALLY
    Hi Alan,

    1) Yes, there are £2.30 "All In Sats" scheduled for 20.45, 20.50 & 20.55 on Tuesday.

    2) 3am you say? Adrenalin still pumping? GIQ.      
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,326
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    Has anyone mentioned the £220 at 9pm yet? All the best Jac35
    Posted by Jac35
    BOOMIO

    I had a side bet that someone would post that. I thought it would be a successful player - Matt Bates for example - but you got there first, wp wp.
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,187
    edited September 2016
    Look forward to this one. :=)

    Nice one Sky!

    Out of interest, what will the starting stack and blind levels be?

    Would be even better as a Bounty Hunter imo, but perhaps there are plans for something like that. (To me, six max and BH's are synonymous with Sky, and are much loved by regulars and recreational players alike)

    Making it a Bounty Hunter would reduce variance and provide a nice return for satellite qualifiers even if they get just one head. Also, currently we have the roller, buy in at £110, but the largest buy in BH's are £55.

    Just a thought, but great to have a £220 buy in MTT, in any shape or form, as part of the weekly schedule. A great addition for the higher stake players and also, with good satellite feeders, an exciting opportunity for a decent return for Sky's recreational players with just a small outlay. 

    Great stuff!

    Graham
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  • HENDRIK62HENDRIK62 Member Posts: 3,232
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High : BOOMIO I had a side bet that someone would post that. I thought it would be a successful player - Matt Bates for example - but you got there first, wp wp.
    Posted by Tikay10

    ha ha ha ha ha 

    wins the internet
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,639
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    Look forward to this one. :=) Nice one Sky! Out of interest, what will the starting stack and blind levels be? Would be even better as a Bounty Hunter imo, but perhaps there are plans for something like that. (To me, six max and BH's are synonymous with Sky, and are much loved by regulars and recreational players alike) Making it a Bounty Hunter would reduce variance and provide a nice return for satellite qualifiers even if they get just one head. Also, currently we have the roller, buy in at £110, but the largest buy in BH's are £55. Just a thought, but great to have a £220 buy in MTT, in any shape or form, as part of the weekly schedule. Cheers, Graham
    Posted by StayOrGo

    Already in lobby....5K starting stack...12 min levels. late reg up to level 6.
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,187
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High : Already in lobby....5K starting stack...12 min levels. late reg up to level 6.
    Posted by MAXALLY


    So it is MAX, TY

    It was also detailed on the web page, apologies.
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  • bearlytherbearlyther Member Posts: 1,757
    edited September 2016
    Dont think theres the player base for a £220 freezeout on sky and will struggle for numbers.  I agree with Graham on the bh format that it would reduce varience and people would would be able to get some money back a lot of the time even if they didnt cash for such a large buyin.  I think there might be enough players  for a weekly £110 bh but a £220 freezeout is stretching it a bit imo.
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,639
    edited September 2016
    In Response to Re: Hi, Sky High:
    Dont think theres the player base for a £220 freezeout on sky and will struggle for numbers.  I agree with Graham on the bh format that it would reduce varience and people would would be able to get some money back a lot of the time even if they didnt cash for such a large buyin.  I think there might be enough players  for a weekly £110 bh but a £220 freezeout is stretching it a bit imo.
    Posted by bearlyther

    TBF, it only needs 40 runners to break even. With the sats program, I think it will at least hit this. If not, they will need to adjust it. A 5K would only need 25 runners etc. We will have to see on Tuesday how it goes, but hopefully it will do better than expected.
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  • bearlytherbearlyther Member Posts: 1,757
    edited September 2016
    You could have a £220 8k gtd with 40 runners or a £110 10k gtd with 100 runners i know which 1 i would prefer.  Having it as a £110 a lot more people will be able to buy in direct. With having it as a £220 mtt the vast majority of the sky player base will only be able to play in it if they are lucky enough to sat into it. The people who will be buying in direct to a £220 will be the top uk regs from stars and a few sky regs. 
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  • aussie09aussie09 Member Posts: 8,033
    edited September 2016

    whether it works well, or not, well done sky for the venture.






     
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  • aussie09aussie09 Member Posts: 8,033
    edited September 2016

    will it replace the £55 BH on Tuesday?


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