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Big Brother's Little Brother (Tournament Idea)

MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,650
edited April 2011 in Poker Chat

Quite simple this one.

Run a Tournament at exactly the same start time/structure/blind level etc as ANY of the Main Events (8pm Mon - Thurs/8pm Fri - Sat & 8pm Sun) apart the buy in will be for the lower bank roll players.

ie....ME = £20 +2,  BBLB = £2 + 20p
      ME = £30 + 3, BBLB = £3 + 30p
      ME = £50 +5, BBLB =  £5 + 50p
Even the monthly £220 could also be run as a £22 buy in.

There would also be a possibility of some mention on  the Thurs/Sun night TV shows of the cashers and where time permits, the FT runners. 
No guarantee to begin with to see how the numbers compare against the Main Events. 
* EDIT - The winner of the BBLB gets free entry into the ME of the same for the following week (thanks goes to Pete, JOCKBMW, for this addition)
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  • dtm75dtm75 Member Posts: 263
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Big Brother's Little Brother (Tournament Idea):
    Quite simple this one. Run a Tournament at exactly the same start time/structure/blind level etc as ANY of the Main Events (8pm Mon - Thurs/8pm Fri - Sat & 8pm Sun) apart the buy in will be for the lower bank roll players . ie....ME = £20 +2,  BBLB = £2 + 20p       ME = £50 +5, BBLB =  £5 + 50p Even the monthly £220 could also be run as a £22 buy in. One important proviso which may or may not be easy to implement - you can ONLY enter ONE of these tournaments per night i.e. if you reg for one you can not reg for the other on the same night. No guarantee to begin with to see how the numbers compare against the Main Events. 
    Posted by MAXALLY
    I had a Similar idea  - would also be good for those who bomb out of the main one, so in that respect could run at 9pm or something to get the "outs" from the ME?


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  • scouse_redscouse_red Member Posts: 5,968
    edited April 2011
    sounds good to me Maxy think wot we all got to remember is that there are some good players here who simply can't afford higher buy-ins so +1 from me
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  • yidette9yidette9 Member Posts: 703
    edited April 2011
           i just voted "yes please" for this idea

        sounds like just the job for me and my little bankroll    ^_^ x
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH Member Posts: 17,929
    edited April 2011
    How many low buy ins do u guys want !!!

    :p
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  • scouse_redscouse_red Member Posts: 5,968
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: Big Brother's Little Brother (Tournament Idea):
    How many low buy ins do u guys want !!! :p
    Posted by DOHHHHHHH
    the more the better lol
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 174,186
    edited April 2011

    As a matter of interest, becase the question is bound to be asked, why this rule?

    "...you can ONLY enter ONE of these tournaments per night i.e. if you reg for one you can not reg for the other on the same night....."

    I'd also add (& I'm just trying to be helpful here) that....

    1) As a principle, I doubt Sky Poker would ever allow a Tourney where players are "banned" from entering another, unrelated, Event. "Locked" Events apart, all players should have the right to enter all "public" Tourneys.

    2) It needs to "work" for the Site, & saying "if you enter one, you cannot enter the other" is not going to float many boats in HO. Why should players not have the choice to play either or both?

    I think the idea is fantastic, really excellent, & must (or would....) be well in the running for a Prize, but that "Rule" would deffo need to be removed imo. 

    I will have no say in judging this, by the way, nothing to do with me, but I know they would not find any form of discrimination acceptable.

    NB - Entrants are free to amend their proposals.       
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,650
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: Big Brother's Little Brother (Tournament Idea):
    As a matter of interest, becase the question is bound to be asked, why this rule? "...you can ONLY enter ONE of these tournaments per night i.e. if you reg for one you can not reg for the other on the same night....." I'd also add (& I'm just trying to be helpful here) that.... 1) As a principle, I doubt Sky Poker would ever allow a Tourney where players are "banned" from entering another, unrelated, Event. "Locked" Events apart, all players should have the right to enter all "public" Tourneys. 2) It needs to "work" for the Site, & saying "if you enter one, you cannot enter the other" is not going to float many boats in HO. Why should players not have the choice to play either or both? I think the idea is fantastic, really excellent, & must (or would....) be well in the running for a Prize, but that "Rule" would deffo need to be removed imo.  I will have no say in judging this, by the way, nothing to do with me, but I know they would not find any form of discrimination acceptable. NB - Entrants are free to amend their proposals.    
    Posted by Tikay10
     I do take on board your points raised and to an extent 'agree' with you.

     However....and this is the grey area.....the smaller BR player might not have the choice to play the higher BR tournament due to BR levels whereas the higher BR will defo have the choice. I am probably on a sticky wicket here but the principle of my idea is that the smaller BR players get the opportunity to play the larger MTT games but at their buy in levels.

    Perhaps this was worded incorrectly but my sentiment is in the right place, I hope. Obv my rule has been deemed to be offside :)


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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 174,186
    edited April 2011

    Up to you, Alan, & I note your comments, & I reiterate, I will not be judging this.

    I still don't quite see why players should not have the choice, but it's your suggestion & you are free to suggest it.

    As worded, or intended, that players do not have the choice to play both, there would be absolutely nil chance of it being given the nod upstairs, that's the "steer" I'm trying to help you with, really.

    I guarantee someone will modify your suggestion, but allowing players the "either or both" choice though, if you don't, because it's such a grand idea, & it looks to me odds on to be a Top Six (& thus Prize) contendor.

    Modify yours first, imo! 
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,650
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: Big Brother's Little Brother (Tournament Idea):
    Up to you, Alan, & I note your comments, & I reiterate, I will not be judging this. I still don't quite see why players should not have the choice, but it's your suggestion & you are free to suggest it. As worded, or intended, that players do not have the choice to play both, there would be absolutely nil chance of it being given the nod upstairs, that's the "steer" I'm trying to help you with, really. I guarantee someone will modify your suggestion, but allowing players the "either or both" choice though, if you don't, because it's such a grand idea, & it looks to me odds on to be a Top Six (& thus Prize) contendor. Modify yours first, imo! 
    Posted by Tikay10

    Ok, someone has voted no now, so I will edit my o/p.

    FTAO the person who voted no - any chance you could give reasons? PM me if you want. TY.
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  • Mod_JockBMMod_JockBM Member Posts: 48
    edited April 2011
    How about this as a little add on for the LB event.

    The winner is given an entry into the next equivalent BB event.

    Just a thought 
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,650
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: Big Brother's Little Brother (Tournament Idea):
    How about this as a little add on for the LB event. The winner is given an entry into the next equivalent BB event. Just a thought 
    Posted by Mod_JockBM

    If you posted that on your own account, I would of liked that :)

    Excellent idea though.
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  • harding10harding10 Member Posts: 849
    edited April 2011

    Yes for me, provided I don't gift most of my chips to scouse too often like in last nights Tikay. :-(

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  • scotty77scotty77 Member Posts: 4,970
    edited April 2011
    like the idea. don't like banning people from playing.

    fwiw i would play in both tournies if they were offered.  if i was banned from playing in both, the bigger buy in main event would always be entered.
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  • scouse_redscouse_red Member Posts: 5,968
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: Big Brother's Little Brother (Tournament Idea):
    Yes for me, provided I don't gift most of my chips to scouse too often like in last nights Tikay. :-(
    Posted by harding10
    no no no feel free anytime lol pity I couldn't put them to any use tho :(

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  • EyemanEyeman Member Posts: 1,039
    edited April 2011
    In Response to Re: Big Brother's Little Brother (Tournament Idea):
    like the idea. don't like banning people from playing. fwiw i would play in both tournies if they were offered.  if i was banned from playing in both, the bigger buy in main event would always be entered.
    Posted by scotty77
    +1. I also like the idea of the winner getting a Big Brother buy-in (would have to be for the same event the week after)
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  • FlashFlushFlashFlush Member Posts: 4,494
    edited April 2011
    I agree with Tikay in the fact you shouldn't stop certain players from playing. The never ending debate of are "high staked player"s better than "low staked players" is always being talked about, so if the "lower staked" players believe they are just as good why can the "High staked" players not be allowed to play, its just like saying "they are too good they are not allowed".

    Other than that, good idea and I think it would work well
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  • YOUNG_GUNYOUNG_GUN Member Posts: 8,948
    edited April 2011
    Nice idea, dont really care whether restricted if i got in main i doubt i'd play the cheaper format. No biggie if ppl do
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  • MADMOOMADMOO Member Posts: 1,687
    edited April 2011
    I voted yes good idea
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  • lozgolozgo Member Posts: 1,124
    edited April 2011
    being one of those with a smaller br, i like the look of this idea. the added bonus of the winner gaining entry to the bb is brill.
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  • pomfrittespomfrittes Member Posts: 2,981
    edited April 2011


      Nice idea Max, its a yes from me.
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