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SPT Luton

Small_DogSmall_Dog Member Posts: 180
edited March 2011 in The Sky Poker Tour
Hi guys,

I qualified for my first SPT last night **APPLAUSE**

The reason for the post is I have no idea what to expect. I wondered if you could help at all?

I believe I have qualified for the main event which commences on the Saturday but I keep hearing about another 5/6 side events. Are these cash buy ins on the day? What events are there?

Also being a complete loner and coming along alone is there lots going on when there is no poker? Or is is 24/7 poker?

When is the final whistle blown?

Thank you very much in advance of any information you can give.

Small_Dog
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  • SPTSPT Member Posts: 5,648
    edited January 2011
    The main event for which you have qualified begins at 2pm and final finishes about 1am

    I will post up full details a week or so before the event


    The venue will deal cash games and sngs for most of the day when tables become free

    Sky presenters will deal Presneter SNGs if they are knocked out

    The venue will run its usual Friday and Sunday tournaments

    Fri £75 FO

    Sun £5 RB at 3pm
    Sun £100 FO at 6pm 

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  • Small_DogSmall_Dog Member Posts: 180
    edited January 2011
    Thanks SPT,

    So am I right in thinking the majority will arrive Fri PM and leave Sun PM?

    Can you recommend a hotel?
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  • SPTSPT Member Posts: 5,648
    edited January 2011
    If they are not local enough then the majority will be two nights in a hotel, fri and sat


    Hotels

    Days Inn Luton is <5 mins walk away

    The Red Lion Brookes is one minute away, and very nice it is too. Not big, so book quick

    http://www.theredlionhotel.net/
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  • Small_DogSmall_Dog Member Posts: 180
    edited January 2011
    thanks spt
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  • penguin7penguin7 Member Posts: 1,095
    edited January 2011
    I  think the Days Inn is around £50/60 a night. There is also a Travelodge about two miles away which currently has rooms for £29 on the Friday night.
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  • DELTADELTA Member Posts: 639
    edited January 2011
    ive booked in at the daysinn with mickjenn1 and it cost us £50 for the 2 nites £12.50 a nite each cheap as chips.del
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  • volcan0volcan0 Member Posts: 80
    edited January 2011
    hi small dog

    i went to the first spt event in nottingham dtd a couple of years back and have been to 6 or 7 since and i first went on my own and very nervous about what to expect and i can honestly say i have met some really nice guys and girls, even to the point where i shared a room with flashflush and meeting him when i got there not knowing him at all, iv met a few good guys to name a few flashflush, mogsy1957, cazzie58, greghogg, dantb10, nutter, eyeman, diggerman, dollie, gigi and dave the list goes on and on. top people all enjoying the weekend! you will have a blast win or lose! see you there!
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  • Small_DogSmall_Dog Member Posts: 180
    edited January 2011

    thanks volcan0. much appreciated. I plan to arrive friday and play the tournament friday evening in the casino so will look out for other guys from sky poker.

    cheers penguin and delta, i booked into the red lion as per SPT suggestion. bit more expensive then what you guys have mentioned but cest la vie.

    cheers

    SD

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  • mr_mbromr_mbro Member Posts: 1,152
    edited January 2011
    Hi Small dog,

    If your going in on the Fri, look out for Tikay and introduce yourself. He's a pussycat and he can put you onto some of the gang who will be there on that night.

    col
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  • Small_DogSmall_Dog Member Posts: 180
    edited February 2011
    Cheers Mr Mbro
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  • Ads2kukAds2kuk Member Posts: 582
    edited February 2011
    Well done Small_Dog..Will be my first SPT Event aswell so Im looking forward to it.

    I think Im booking in to Days Inn this week...

    Im heading up alone as well so don't hesitate to introduce yourself mate!
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  • Small_DogSmall_Dog Member Posts: 180
    edited February 2011
    cheers ads i will keep an eye out
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  • 7zsteve7z7zsteve7z Member Posts: 16
    edited February 2011

    Well done small_dog. It will be my first time playing live and going up on the friday on my own too but didn't know where everyone was staying so booked in the menzies. I'll usually be at the bar somewhere to start off lol but hopefully meet you all there

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  • EyemanEyeman Member Posts: 1,039
    edited February 2011
    Small dof, you're in for a treat. The live events are great fun. If you're new to live poker - let the suits know, and they'll often run a "school" to help you out before the evnt begins.
    The night before is a laugh too (helps when you cash), ENJOY!
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  • Small_DogSmall_Dog Member Posts: 180
    edited February 2011
    Thanks eyeman I am really looking forward to it.
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  • RIVRDRIVRD Member Posts: 1
    edited February 2011
    Hi all,

    This will be my 1st SPT, managed to qualify 1st time throught the sats, just a quick question - do we not get an email confirmation of the details and that i have qualified.

    Appreciate your response
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  • SPTSPT Member Posts: 5,648
    edited February 2011
    No email confirmation

    Details of the event in a Player Briefing will be on this board a week or so beforehand, should answer any questions
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  • FlashFlushFlashFlush Member Posts: 4,494
    edited February 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Luton:
    hi small dog i went to the first spt event in nottingham dtd a couple of years back and have been to 6 or 7 since and i first went on my own and very nervous about what to expect and i can honestly say i have met some really nice guys and girls, even to the point where i shared a room with flashflush and meeting him when i got there not knowing him at all, iv met a few good guys to name a few flashflush, mogsy1957, cazzie58, greghogg, dantb10, nutter, eyeman, diggerman, dollie, gigi and dave the list goes on and on. top people all enjoying the weekend! you will have a blast win or lose! see you there!
    Posted by volcan0

    I'd just like to confirm, nothing sexual happened that night!
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  • TommyDTommyD Member Posts: 4,389
    edited February 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Luton:
    In Response to Re: SPT Luton : I'd just like to confirm, nothing sexual happened that night!
    Posted by FlashFlush
    We know Flash.  With your virility Volcano would have given birth at least twice by now otherwise.
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  • hurst05hurst05 Member Posts: 1,567
    edited March 2011
    for someone in the 'know' with regards to g-casino luton. if im a member of the sheffield branch (same casino) do i need to become a new seperate member for luton on the day or just use the same card? and also whats the rule on hoodys? i have a bright yellow number i wanted to sport ;)
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