Macau Irish Classic Poker Festival

KevIRL · 17-07-2009 6:33pm

gorfield wrote: »

Just a thought. Ive noticed ken got banned lately for some things that were said in the heat of the moment. However each and every time he posts, the same names are on here stirring sh#t and provoking a reaction without ever being repremanded, i think the mods should be looking at these same names over and over and maybe checking ip add???.....

eh, you might notice I gave a ban earlier on this thread. I did of course check the IP of that user.

The other questions asked (mostly by deep throat) were phrased in a reasonable manner, so I have no problem with them.

The norm on boards is to report a post and/or PM the mods if something concerns you. Questioning it on the thread can just cause the thread to go off topic. Anyway I hope I have answered your query above so lets not try and drag this thread any more off topic. If you have any further concerns feel free to PM me.

semibluff · 17-07-2009 7:31pm

With the increased time clock to 75 minutes and increase in stack size (?) this tournament will take a much longer period of time to run out. The labour costs increase for this compared to last year, on top of the previously mentioned very good lay-out of food, make the 100 reg fee very understandable.
Also, the guarantee remaining the same even though the buy in has been reduced by 33% is ballsy by the organizers, and is something that should also be taken into consideration.

DeepThroat, you talk of the Macau getting a higher profit through this amount of reg fee . . . Its a well known fact that tournaments are a break even venture at best, and that they actually only make any sort of decent money off the cash games which follow.

Good luck with the event Ken,

Donal

Macau Cork · 17-07-2009 9:28pm

KevIRL wrote: »

eh, you might notice I gave a ban earlier on this thread. I did of course check the IP of that user.

The other questions asked (mostly by deep throat) were phrased in a reasonable manner, so I have no problem with them.

The norm on boards is to report a post and/or PM the mods if something concerns you. Questioning it on the thread can just cause the thread to go off topic. Anyway I hope I have answered your query above so lets not try and drag this thread any more off topic. If you have any further concerns feel free to PM me.

Thanks Kev i staying well out of these comments.

Macau Cork · 17-07-2009 9:30pm

I learnt my lesson so i will not be getting involved with stupid questions being asked.

I only answer qustions that players want to know about the event.

Thanks for the support semi bluff,gorfield,sir to you and danny diamonds.

Ollieboy · 18-07-2009 8:04am

any sites running online qualifiers to this? and ticket only ones.... hello Boyles, Bruce or PPP?

OilBeefHooked2 · 18-07-2009 11:22am

Ollieboy wrote: »

any sites running online qualifiers to this? and ticket only ones.... hello Boyles, Bruce or PPP?

Yea PPP are.

KevIRL · 18-07-2009 11:59am

Macau Cork wrote: »

I learnt my lesson so i will not be getting involved with stupid questions being asked.

I only answer qustions that players want to know about the event.

Thanks for the support semi bluff,gorfield,sir to you and danny diamonds.

Thanks Ken. Staying out of it is best. There is one question to answer though that was put reasonably.

Hows does a tournament that has the same reg for a 50% reduced buyin claim to be "credit crunching" ?

I'm sure its pretty easy for you to answer, and in fact in my view has already been answered by others on this thread, but needs to come from the organiser.

I'd like to say to all posters on this thread, that this will mark the end of the matter and after Ken has given his reasons, this thread is to remain on topic and for discussion of the event only, its onlyl fair to the club and the interested players. This is NOT going to turn into yet another petty arguement filled Cork thread. I will be fairly liberal with el banhammer if it does.

pokerbratz · 18-07-2009 1:41pm

Jesus Ken, what kind of a concencration camp are you running down there in Cork !! I hope you are paying Bops PRSI!! Good luck with the game will be down myself, Super sattelite in the Atlantis casino in Carlow on Friday Aug 7th, €100 freeze-out two main event tix guaranteed. Cheers Mike

lee_arama · 18-07-2009 2:05pm

The 'credit crunching' quote is clearly mis interpreted.

The original post from Ken said that the entry was 'credit crunch busting', and I take this to mean that the overall cost to the punter is reduced by €500. To focus on the reg fee remaining the same when the entry is reduced is, to me, rather strange. Either the €1,100 is good, or it's bad. One or the other.

And before anyone starts, I'm not playing unless I win big in the Omaha at the festival so I have no stake in this one way or the other.

corkie123 · 18-07-2009 7:58pm

KevIRL wrote: »

Thanks Ken. Staying out of it is best. There is one question to answer though that was put reasonably.

I'm sure its pretty easy for you to answer, and in fact in my view has already been answered by others on this thread, but needs to come from the organiser.

I'd like to say to all posters on this thread, that this will mark the end of the matter and after Ken has given his reasons, this thread is to remain on topic and for discussion of the event only, its onlyl fair to the club and the interested players. This is NOT going to turn into yet another petty arguement filled Cork thread. I will be fairly liberal with el banhammer if it does.

if it been answered why does ken need to answer it again and if 10% reg was high then every tourie in ireland are charging the wrong reg . i think u gone over your mod job here . the guy who asking this question should know the answer well .he wont be here to play anyway :rolleyes:

KevIRL · 18-07-2009 8:08pm

corkie123 wrote: »

if it been answered why does ken need to answer it again and if 10% reg was high then every tourie in ireland are charging the wrong reg . i think u gone over your mod job here . the guy who asking this question should know the answer well .he wont be here to play anyway :rolleyes:

Its the price of having free advertising on Boards for tournament promoters as the forum rules state

In addition to the information contained above, anyone availing of this board to promote their tournaments are expected to answer all questions that are relevant, civil and politely put to them regarding their tournaments and the club policies in general.

Now as I mentioned earlier, I believe some posters have already given a pretty decent answer, but it needs to come from the organiser. I have banned 2 people on this thread for not being civil, so its not a case of me taking sides with any of the Cork 'factions'.

If you have any issues with the rules (which are set up to benefit players btw) or how this forum is run, I suggest starting a thread in the feedback forum and not to drag threads on here further off topic. Thanks

Macau Cork · 18-07-2009 9:14pm

Hi Kev,

For every year we have offered the cheapest reg in the country.

So as the event is now 4 days long having to provide extra staff give a good buffet for all the players daily and of course make a few bob.

Thats why the reg is €100.

Regards,
Ken.

KevIRL wrote: »

Thanks Ken. Staying out of it is best. There is one question to answer though that was put reasonably.

I'm sure its pretty easy for you to answer, and in fact in my view has already been answered by others on this thread, but needs to come from the organiser.

I'd like to say to all posters on this thread, that this will mark the end of the matter and after Ken has given his reasons, this thread is to remain on topic and for discussion of the event only, its onlyl fair to the club and the interested players. This is NOT going to turn into yet another petty arguement filled Cork thread. I will be fairly liberal with el banhammer if it does.

Macau Cork · 18-07-2009 9:17pm

Ollieboy wrote: »

any sites running online qualifiers to this? and ticket only ones.... hello Boyles, Bruce or PPP?

Hi ollie,

Betfair ppp and boyles are doing online satellites.

digiman · 20-07-2009 12:29pm

Macau Cork wrote: »

Hi ollie,

Betfair ppp and boyles are doing online satellites.

When are these on? Whats buyin etc?

HighFinance · 20-07-2009 1:32pm

Betfair's have started. Every Wed at 9 p.m. buy in $80 + 8

PPP to start this Wed July 22 and Boyles dates TBC.

Macau Cork · 20-07-2009 11:28pm

Satellite tomorrow night at the club 1 seat guaranteed and 4 waterford masters seats guaranteed.

Starts at 8.30pm €50 + €5 entry with 2 rbs or 1 rb 1 add-on.

Macau Cork · 21-07-2009 5:53pm

Just let yeah know Boyles are running a satellite for the classic i will have the details in 2 days i post them up then.

BIG-SLICK-POKER · 21-07-2009 10:12pm

Will Try set up a Sat Ken , We wont Have the New Casino ready until December so its hard to get them without a Base .

Will be able to plug the event for you all the same and will try get a sat Going

Regards

Neill

rince7 · 22-07-2009 11:22am

gl ken with ur macau festival of poker hoping to get back down to see u soon. ps. was on ladbrokes forum during wsop and a english m8 of mine put on a video asking did any1 know the mad irish guy in it goin up a lift- me thinks it was u unless u have a twin brother over here. urs paul monaghan

S.Emporium · 22-07-2009 9:51pm

Super Satellites for the Macau Irish Classic Poker Festival Main Event.

Tuesday 4th + 11th August

€50 + €5 "No Limit" Hold'em.

1 x €50 Rebuy or Top-up.

Starting Stack : 3,500 (plus an early bird chip of 1,000 if you are in your seat for the start of play)

Rebuy/Top-up : 4,500.

Clock : 20/25 minutes (no antes).

Rebuy Period : 80 minutes (4 x 20 minutes).

Doors open at 7.45pm for an 8.30pm Start.

One Main Event Ticket for every €1,100 collected. We decided against giving away packages as we're trying to give away as many tickets as possible. Please note that the tickets will be must take, there will be no cash alternative allowed !

The Structure.

25 - 50 - 20 min clock
50 - 100
75 - 150
100 - 200

15 minute break

150 - 300
200 - 400
300 - 600
400 - 800
500 - 1000
600 - 1200
800 - 1600

10 minute break

1000 - 2000 - 25 min clock
1500 - 3000
2000 - 4000

Good luck with this Ken. I'll email you the names of the ticket winners on the night of the Satellite and the money will be wired to you the next day. Talk to you soon.

Alex

Macau Cork · 22-07-2009 10:30pm

Thanks ALEX let me know when you have event and i return the favour.

S.Emporium wrote: »

Super Satellites for the Macau Irish Classic Poker Festival Main Event.

Tuesday 4th + 11th August

€50 + €5 "No Limit" Hold'em.

1 x €50 Rebuy or Top-up.

Starting Stack : 3,500 (plus an early bird chip of 1,000 if you are in your seat for the start of play)

Rebuy/Top-up : 4,500.

Clock : 20/25 minutes (no antes).

Rebuy Period : 80 minutes (4 x 20 minutes).

Doors open at 7.45pm for an 8.30pm Start.

One Main Event Ticket for every €1,100 collected. We decided against giving away packages as we're trying to give away as many tickets as possible. Please note that the tickets will be must take, there will be no cash alternative allowed !

The Structure.

25 - 50 - 20 min clock
50 - 100
75 - 150
100 - 200

15 minute break

150 - 300
200 - 400
300 - 600
400 - 800
500 - 1000
600 - 1200
800 - 1600

10 minute break

1000 - 2000 - 25 min clock
1500 - 3000
2000 - 4000

Good luck with this Ken. I'll email you the names of the ticket winners on the night of the Satellite and the money will be wired to you the next day. Talk to you soon.

Alex

Macau Cork · 22-07-2009 10:31pm

Thanks Neill.

BIG-SLICK-POKER wrote: »

Will Try set up a Sat Ken , We wont Have the New Casino ready until December so its hard to get them without a Base .

Will be able to plug the event for you all the same and will try get a sat Going

Regards

Neill

min rase · 23-07-2009 10:02am

hi ken is there a satt for the classic on tonight and if so whats start time and structure.

connie147 · 23-07-2009 8:23pm

I'll be running a satt for the ME in the Cue Club on Sunday week or monday week (bank holiday weekend)(Aug 2nd or 3rd). I'll post up details later.

Connie

Macau Cork · 23-07-2009 9:41pm

Hi Min Raise the sats are on every Tuesday at 8.30pm with 2 seats guaranteed

€50 + €5 entry with 2 re-buys or 1 re-buy or 1 add-on.

min rase wrote: »

hi ken is there a satt for the classic on tonight and if so whats start time and structure.

Macau Cork · 27-07-2009 12:37am

Boylepoker Satellite details on there website there is 1 Seat Guaranteed game is on the 6th August at 9pm.

http://www.boylesports.com/poker/d.asp?show=Promotions_Macau_Festival

BIGMICKG · 27-07-2009 12:43pm

anyone recommend any decent cheap hotels for this?

lee_arama · 27-07-2009 12:49pm

BIGMICKG wrote: »

anyone recommend any decent cheap hotels for this?

Normally the Macau has a rate with the Gresham/Metropole around the back of the casino...

But the Victoria Hotel, 3 mins walk from the place, has recently reduced their rates from what I've seen.

Other hotels in the vicinity include the Ambassador, Clarion, Jury's Inn, and Windsor House B&B is spitting distance too.

bops · 27-07-2009 12:50pm

BIGMICKG wrote: »

anyone recommend any decent cheap hotels for this?

clarion nice, 4 min walk
gresham metropole ok 2 min walk
jury's dunno - close too

actually stay in dublin you luckbox fish :pac:

Macau Cork · 28-07-2009 2:43am

BIGMICKG wrote: »

anyone recommend any decent cheap hotels for this?

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