I was on a table at Venetian, Las Vegas yesterday where there were - or appeared to be - 8 dealers. They were all telling the real dealer how to do his job. It's a peculiarity of amateur poker players, who are probably very good at being a butcher, baker, candlestick maker or even timeshare salesman, that they think they can run poker better than those who have worked in the Industry for many years. Isn't that a weird thing? They play poker as a hobby but think they can run it better than the experienced staff. Everything the Dealer did was criticised, and on top of that, the structure was "rubbish", the prize money distribution was wrong, and the tournament was being played at a bad start time on the wrong day of the week. Apart from that, it was perfect. It went on, & on, & on. It was like being on a table with 8 HAYSIE's. Posted by Tikay10
Tenthly, I am afraid that the Viva Last Vegas promotion failed to back up your claims. The ridiculous targets resulting in very few runners. Sone qualified players were unable to enter. Unqualified players receiving a text to say thet they were. Even players who had previously said they had no chance of qualifying having a little whinge about not being able to play, even though they knew they hadnt quaalified, because of the texts.
I can only assume that the over the top points targets were put in place to cover the 7k costs. Assuming this was the case then the outcome can only be seen as a complete failure. Although fairer targets would have meant a different outcome. I absolutely see no reason for Sky to apologise for wanting to cover the costs, and had this been better thought out, I am certain they could have completely covered the costs without alienating groups of players.
If your claim that "The intention was to give everyone a chance at qualifying"was shared by the suits, then it can also be seen as a complete failure from that point of view.
What about recruiting some butchers to organise the next promotion?
Many players substantially increased their points during May, because of Vegas sats etc. Yet these players were allocated in many cases with a massive increase in their points target in order to qualify. Who on earth could possibly think that this was a good idea.
What about the fainess of some players buying in to a freeroll for £5 and others for £400.
I take great comfort from the fact that this was organised by people that knew what they were doing.
Any bakers out there looking for a job?
ps I was completely over and done with this, but my solicitor said you opened the door, going on about experienced staff.
Read this from Paul "the real poker player" Jackson yesterday. Made me smile "Last 33 of PLO/PLO8 at planet Hollywood $125k pool Playing PLO player just checked behind on river with s8 flush Got one round penalty Player on table argues with floor saying "We can't afford to have this guy sit out for a full round" Posted by Jac35
Arrived on Monday afternoon,the heat is unbelievable when you step outside.
Played my first tournie on tuesday afternoon the $150 buy in 20k gtd at the nugget,346 runners ,a good structure till near the end ,when the blinds were 25k/50k with a 5k ante with 9 players left most had less than 10 blinds left,so everyone agreed to a straight chop and we all got $3,121 each (about the equivalent of finishing in 3rd place)
Wed played a bit of 1/2 cash and won $250. Hoping my run good continues into the bigger buy in games when I play them.
Have a great time every one who's out here (hard not to)
Was told a story about (mad) Marty Wilson's exit from the seniors game at the nugget,Marty has kk in a three way all in. The flop comes k44 the other two players have ak and AQ turn 4 river 4 and the other two chop the pot and Marty's out OUCH.
Arrived on Monday afternoon,the heat is unbelievable when you step outside. Played my first tournie on tuesday afternoon the $150 buy in 20k gtd at the nugget,346 runners ,a good structure till near the end ,when the blinds were 25k/50k with a 5k ante with 9 players left most had less than 10 blinds left,so everyone agreed to a straight chop and we all got $3,121 each (about the equivalent of finishing in 3rd place) Wed played a bit of 1/2 cash and won $250. Hoping my run good continues into the bigger buy in games when I play them. Have a great time every one who's out here (hard not to) Was told a story about (mad) Marty Wilson's exit from the seniors game at the nugget,Marty has kk in a three way all in. The flop comes k44 the other two players have ak and AQ turn 4 river 4 and the other two chop the pot and Marty's out OUCH. Posted by TheMadMonk
Arrived on Monday afternoon,the heat is unbelievable when you step outside. Played my first tournie on tuesday afternoon the $150 buy in 20k gtd at the nugget,346 runners ,a good structure till near the end ,when the blinds were 25k/50k with a 5k ante with 9 players left most had less than 10 blinds left,so everyone agreed to a straight chop and we all got $3,121 each (about the equivalent of finishing in 3rd place) Wed played a bit of 1/2 cash and won $250. Hoping my run good continues into the bigger buy in games when I play them. Have a great time every one who's out here (hard not to) Was told a story about (mad) Marty Wilson's exit from the seniors game at the nugget,Marty has kk in a three way all in. The flop comes k44 the other two players have ak and AQ turn 4 river 4 and the other two chop the pot and Marty's out OUCH. Posted by TheMadMonk
Played the $150 buy in 100k gtd at the nugget on Friday.
I played day1 a there was also day1 b and c flights played on friday and 3 more day1 flights to be played on the Saturday,day 2 is the Sunday..
15k starting stack,there was 386 players in my flight,ended up with 50 or so players going through to day2 from day1a ,average stack about 90k, I've got 224k to go into day2 with.
Day2 should start at 2k/4k/and 400 ante,so I've got 56bb to play with,enough to have some fun with.
Arrived on Monday afternoon,the heat is unbelievable when you step outside. Played my first tournie on tuesday afternoon the $150 buy in 20k gtd at the nugget,346 runners ,a good structure till near the end ,when the blinds were 25k/50k with a 5k ante with 9 players left most had less than 10 blinds left,so everyone agreed to a straight chop and we all got $3,121 each (about the equivalent of finishing in 3rd place) Wed played a bit of 1/2 cash and won $250. Hoping my run good continues into the bigger buy in games when I play them. Have a great time every one who's out here (hard not to) Was told a story about (mad) Marty Wilson's exit from the seniors game at the nugget,Marty has kk in a three way all in. The flop comes k44 the other two players have ak and AQ turn 4 river 4 and the other two chop the pot and Marty's out OUCH. Posted by TheMadMonk
He had some bad luck in The Nugget Seniors, on the bright side took him a few spins of the roulette wheel back at his hotel to get his entry fee back lol . He also finished 120th in seniors at the Rio for 4k
Went out the 100k in 136th place for $282, second hand in I flop the nut straight and the chips went in against two pair witch turned into a house on the river and I lose 130k of my stack,then couple of levels later 3 way all in I've got ak suited against qq and 66 ,the 66 wins and the qq takes the side pot, get back up to about 9 bb and get them in with qj get called by a10 I hit q on the turn he hits ace on the river gg
The tournie smashed its gtd and there was about 300k in the kitty that was before the nugget take about 90k/100k out as their rake (shocking)
Got another week to go out in Vegas,not sure what ime playing next,good luck to all still out here.
Famous people spotting,walking into a hotel entrance,there was a guy in front of me,he held the door open for me,I turned to say cheers to him,it was Donny osmond.
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