Tournaments during the week

mewso

I think it's time to gather together a comprehensive list of tournaments in the Dublin casinos if possible.
The casinos themselves don't seem to bother keeping their sites up to date so I was thinking of emailing them for details and maybe we could have a sticky of each days tournaments. Between us we probably have a good idea:-

Monday
Merrion - Freebie NL Holdem qualifier for Tuesday (9 p.m.??)
Fitz - €100 freezeout NL Holdem (9.30 p.m.)

Tuesday
Merrion - €100 NL Holdem Freezout (time??)
Fitz - Draw Poker (price/time??)

Wednesday
Merrion - €20 rebuy (time etc.??)
Fitz - €20 rebuy (max 3 rebuys or 2 rebuys + topup) (9.30 p.m.)

Thursday
Merrion - ???
Fitz - Now let me see, not sure about this one.

Friday
Merrion - €25 rebuy NL Holdem (8.30 p.m. ??)
Fitz - €50 (max one rebuy or topup) NL Holdem (9.30 p.m.??)

Saturday
Merrion - ????
Fitz - Omaha/Holdem (buy-in/structure/time???)

Sunday
Merrion - €10 rebuy?? (8 p.m.??)
Fitz - €20 rebuy (max 3 rebuys or 2 rebuys + topup) (9.30 p.m.)

Sepcials

Last Thursday of Month
Fitz - €250+€20 NL Holdem Freezout (9.30 p.m.)
Fitz - Free €15 rebuy qualifier for above (6.30 p.m.)
Fitz - Possible €30 Single Table qualifiers for above.

First Sunday of Month
Fitz - €40 rebuy (max 3 rebuys or 2 rebuys + topup) (9.30 p.m.)

Now if we can fill in the blanks and keep it up to date we have a nice handy reference. So any blanks fillers available?

Lafortezza

Monday
Merrion - starts at any time between 9pm and 9.30 pm depending on the amount of people signed up.

Tuesday/Weds
Fitz - I thought that Wednesday was the 5 card draw JJ or better?

Saturday
Fitz - I think its €15 euro NL Hold'Em, unlimited rebuys. Could be limited to 3 rebuys+topup

I think the Fitz has all of its nightly tournaments starting at a stated 9.30pm although they can change this depending on the number of people that show up.

Apart from the Merrion or the Fitzwilliam are there any other casinos/clubs that play Hold'Em? The Colossus off Camden Street only has Brag afaik.

mewso

Originally posted by lafortezza


Tuesday/Weds
Fitz - I thought that Wednesday was the 5 card draw JJ or better?

I have played Wednesdays and I'm fairly sure it's identical to Sundays bar the first Sunday of the month.

DeVore

Might play in the 20 quid game tonight in the Fitz, though I prefer to limit myself to Monday and Thursday nights only, as otherwise I'm spending half my week in the Fitz and thats not a good sign hahahah...

DeV.
ps: next time at the Merrion on Monday I'm only playing the free in... screw the re-buys cos the ticket is only worth 100 notes so whats the point in blowing 40+ euro on trying to win it.

mewso

I'm heading for the Merrion tonight. Mark from Emuse was telling me they get 6 tables most wednesdays so I'll give it a shot for a change.
This is because I can't make the Fitz tomorrow. I'm not going all high rollin' just yet.

Lafortezza

How did the wednesday €20 night go last night?

DeVore

I ended up not going. Dunno if Muso went to the Merrion...

I'm heading to the fitz tonight but I'll start a separate thread for that.

DeV.

mewso

Went to the Merrion with a mate from work. Wasn't at the races at all. Went out at about 12. But since myself and my mate split our winnings I was very glad to get into work this morning and find he finished 2nd. €260 smackers for me.
Very good crowd in the Merrion. Any tournament winner on Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday gets into their WSOP tourney by the way, as well as winning money. Thursday evenings from 9 they run qualifiers for the WSOP tourney so I reckon I may pay a visit there more often.

casper-

Any chance of making this a sticky?

David Fitz

If you need to know the Tournament schedule for the Fitzwilliam Card Club, just check out it's website under 'Tournament Schedule' at www.fitzwilliamcardclub.com.

Cheers
David

Hyzepher

David - welcome to our hunble forum - hopefully we'll be able to send many a customer your way - did I mention that my commission is very reasonable!!

Hyzepher a.k.a Chris

David Fitz

Thanks Chris - looks like there are a few traitor going to the Merrion though as well we will have to put a stop to that, maybe then we can discuss commission

Cheers
David

MrPudding

Hi Dave

There seems to be some interest in a €50 freeze out tournament. As you know we are all very new to the game. The idea of dishing out €100 is still a bit disconcerting, but at the same time most of us prefer the style of play in freeze outs. Would there be any chance of the Fitz trying out a tournie along these lines. I’m sure a good few people from boards would be interested. If you want we could set up a poll to gauge interest on boards, I know you would want more than boards players there but you might be surprised at how many there are. And besides, I think whatever you do there will be takers.

MrP

David Fitz

Hi Mr. Pudding,

I think a poll would be a great idea, give us some feed back on what changes, in any, we can make to the tournament schedule. With regard to freez outs, I agree that the style of play is generally easier to guage and is of a better standard. I was not 100% clear on what you you were suggesting - were you suggesting a 50 Euro freez out instead of a 100 euro freezout ?

Cheers
David

MrPudding

Dave

I don't think it would be viable to replace the 100 game with a 50 game. I'm sure the regulars would have a thing or 2 to say. What I would like to see is a 50 game at some other time. I know the times are tight as you are already pretty busy with tournies. At the same time, I feel that a €50 freeze out would be a nice game for n00bs to take their game up a level. I think that interest would be strong.

MrP

kencleary

I agree with Mr. Pudding here. I find re-buy games to be an annoyance, invariably you run up against players willing to re-buy as many times as it takes and while some may be able to adjust their game to suit that I always seem to find myself running scared until the freeze-out. I'd love to play the €100 game but €100 is just too much cash for me to drop on something that would frankly just be a learning experience for me, whereas €50 would be the perfect amount. Its enough cash to make a decent prize fund and ensure you get serious players at the game while still being low enough to encourage participation from learners.

MrPudding

I enjoy playing in the Thursday game. I kinda have a sentimental attachment to it as it was my first poker game and I won a ticket. But, as I learn more it annoys me more. I find it can be really difficult to play. I go into the Thursday game with an absolute spend limit of €30, typically I will only spend 10 or 20. This makes it difficult. Some of the guys there are will to spend over €100. I think the Thursday game is good for your first experience playing in a club, it is also good for learning poker after the freeze out. But to be honest I would rather pay €50 for entry to a freeze out where you can play your game from the get go and not be fighting off maniacs going all in with 72o causing you to fold your marginal hands.

I know the casino likes people to rebuy but like I say I have an absolute limit. Going on past spend the casino would get more money out of me with a €50 freezeout game than they would in a month of Thursday games. Talking to a lot of my friends I see that I am not the only one playing this way. The fact is I will not put a lot of money into a game where I might win a ticket to a tournie where I might win some cash.

Just to reiterate, I don’t really hate the Thursday game, I will still play it and mostly enjoy it, but, I would prefer to spend the money in a freeze out. Personally I would probably limit my Thursday spend to €10 and play in the €50 freezeout (if there was one.) All in all a net gain for the casino.

MrP

David Fitz

Hi Mr. P

I cannot argue with any of the points you raised regarding the Thursday 'Free' entry tournament. It is manic to say the least until after the re-buys stop.

I will talk to Luke about having a 50 Euro Freez out, it would help if there was some way of guaging the real level in interest in such a game - and when would be a good time to hold it - I would suggest Friday evening at 6.15pm - how would that suit people ????

Answers on a post card please

Obviously the more feedback I have the stronger the argument I can put forward.

Cheers
David

Hyzepher

David - we have a poll going on another thread

Hyzepher

DapperGent

Originally posted by David Fitz
I will talk to Luke about having a 50 Euro Freez out, it would help if there was some way of guaging the real level in interest in such a game - and when would be a good time to hold it - I would suggest Friday evening at 6.15pm - how would that suit people ????

Some more early evening games would definately be a good addition, I think the business league showed that people are quite willing to pop in after work and a have a game of poker. It would make a welcome alternative to going to the pub! A few deal for yourself medium stakes games of an evening would certainly see me in the fitz a lot more.

Personally I think the best place to put a €50 freezeout would be as a replacement for the €20 + three rebuy game on a wednesday or a sunday. I just think two identical nights in any given week is a bit of a waste. If there was a €50 freezeout I'd be there every week, I just love freezeouts but €100 is a bit of a stretch cash wise to be a regular at.

mewso

Dave welcome to boards. I started this thread because I wanted a good list of tournaments including the one-off specials like your €40 rebuy on the first sunday of the month. Can you put these on your website? Another example would be the free €15 euro rebuy qualifier at 6.30 on the last thursday of the month.
My compliments on the website by the way. Far superior to the Merrion's site.

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David Fitz

Hi Musician,

I will up date the web site with these two tournies, it might be next week before I get to it. I have also spoken to Luke regarding a 50Euro freez out and he seems to think that it is a good idea.

Cheers
David

David Fitz

Hi Guys,

I forgot to mention that Luke is starting a new Free Entry Tournament exactly like the Thursday one on Sunday the 28th March at 6.30pm (Re-Buys are 10 Eruo each). The winners of this Tournament get a seat into the Grand Final on the 22nd of April, the winner of which goes on to play in the World Series in Las Vegas in May.

Cheers
David

mewso

Ssssh Dave. I'm going in and the less that know about it the better.

Davey Devil

I can see it now. The Devil heads up against The Devilfish at the final table in the World Series. Oh yes it will be mine.

krattapopov

:rolleyes:

DapperGent

Originally posted by Davey Devil
I can see it now. The Devil heads up against The Devilfish at the final table in the World Series. Oh yes it will be mine.

:rolleyes:

Davey Devil

You have to dream:D

David Fitz

I played in the Free Entry Tournament last night, there were three tables, and three tickets up for grabs. Unfortunately I came 4th but it was my own fault, I played with a pair of fives in the hole - I still can't believe I did that - so I'll have to go back in next Sunday.

I'm sure I'll see some of you then.
Cheers
David

Hyzepher

Originally posted by David Fitz
I still can't believe I did that -

I can !!

Well Dave you are becoming the poker pro now aren't you?

Any response from the poll we have going?

Hyzepher