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ShadowBJ21

How will you handle the situation if somebody wins a satellite who already is registered (and therefore has paid)?

Thanks
Shadow

C4Queen

ShadowBJ21 wrote:

How will you handle the situation if somebody wins a satellite who already is registered (and therefore has paid)?

Thanks
Shadow

things like that regarding the IPO i 100% guarantee you is not a problem. talk straight to me and i work it out, instant.

Besides as long as registration are open you can just unregister yourself if you win a satelite.

Anna

carfax

Just want to say a big thanks to all Boardsies that have registered so far.

With so many emails and words of support from players that are planning to play its really a great help that we have 31 players paid up in full exactly two months before the event.

I'm probably not going to be too available on boards this week but anyone with any issues please don't hesitate to contact me;

stephen@pokerireland.ie

Warper

Any ideas of how to register if you do not have a credit card - as far as i know 3v dont allow it to be used on gambling sites - according to their T & C's.

carfax

Warper wrote:

Any ideas of how to register if you do not have a credit card - as far as i know 3v dont allow it to be used on gambling sites - according to their T & C's.

Hey,

There are a good few options in the deposit overview in the cashier on Mermaid. They accept laser through moneybookers and bank transfers can be done really easily.

We are working on an option for players to buy paysafecard credit directly from us with cash. This hasn't been setup yet so laser might be the best option if you want to get in for this tournament tonight.

Send me an email stephen@pokerireland.ie this afternoon if you are having trouble and still want to be able to play. I'm running a charity tournament tonight in the Russell Court Hotel so won't be able to play in this myself....D'ohhh.

Anyone that is having trouble or would like questions answerred about depositting on Mermaid please email stephen@pokerireland.ie

ShadowBJ21

If you use the Paysafe-Card be careful with the exchange rate (which is very bad)!

3x EUR 50 Paysafe-Cards für EUR 150 convert to about $202,xx. So you are a little short of the required $170+35 Buy-In.

While the $205 total is a fair conversion of the EUR 150 the exchange rate offered by paysafe is about 3 cent lower than the actual rate.

Shadow

carfax

ShadowBJ21 wrote:

If you use the Paysafe-Card be careful with the exchange rate (which is very bad)!

3x EUR 50 Paysafe-Cards für EUR 150 convert to about $202,xx. So you are a little short of the required $170+35 Buy-In.

While the $205 total is a fair conversion of the EUR 150 the exchange rate offered by paysafe is about 3 cent lower than the actual rate.

Shadow

Ok,

We will look at that. As soon as the BOSS network accepts Euro we will be able to do this without converting to US$.

Thanks again for your help.

5starpool

When I deposited I was asked did I want to deposit in $ or €. Am I talking about something separate? I know I deposited with a CC but it should still be the same surely, no?

carfax

5starpool wrote:

When I deposited I was asked did I want to deposit in $ or €. Am I talking about something separate? I know I deposited with a CC but it should still be the same surely, no?

Hi Dom,

I'll ask Anna to PM you on this.....I'm not sure about it myself mate but as far as I am concerned you shouldn't lose out either way. I depositted in Euro myself with a CC.

5starpool

I'm not complaining Steve, and I don't really care about a couple of quid even if there were some exchange rates as I expected as much. I was just posting to say that I was allowed to deposit in €, but maybe it isn't enough for the last guy to have to not pay some commission, maybe it is a different thing he is referring to.

ShadowBJ21

I'm not complaining either.
I'm fully aware that there are some depositing methods that cause some fee (or in that case not so good exchange rate). And it doesn't really matter for me if I have to pay about $2 more due to that ... just wanted to help people not to run into the same problem than me (being short of a few bucks to register).

I was lucky to have another Paysafe-Card available so I was able to register without having to go and get another one.
So you now have the first player from Germany registered ;-)

Shadow

carfax

ShadowBJ21 wrote:

I was lucky to have another Paysafe-Card available so I was able to register without having to go and get another one.
So you now have the first player from Germany registered ;-)

Shadow

lol,

No worries at all guys.

Its useful for me so I can cover all outcomes that might arise.

Cheers,
Stephen.

dK1NG

5starpool wrote:

When I deposited I was asked did I want to deposit in $ or €. Am I talking about something separate? I know I deposited with a CC but it should still be the same surely, no?

Same with me, I just picked € cos more often than not the exchange rates by the banks are higher than other places (never thought i'd have anything good to say in relation to a bank...:eek: )

C4Queen

Hi

Yea the exchange rates are in some situatuons horrible, i agree, however its the cashier in this case WEbdollar who are in top of that and nothing we influate or control at all, webdollar are known to have fairly decent rates but with paysafecards i must agree i dont know, i think its paysayfecard it self that influete some of the rates.

I will contact webdollar and see if we get some more info about it.

eoin-dubh

moneybookers take laser? bah dont believe that,,,,

but seriously...no rooms available at Bewleys ballsbridge for 5/6 oct..,
anyone got recommendations?

carfax

eoin-dubh wrote:

moneybookers take laser? bah dont believe that,,,,

but seriously...no rooms available at Bewleys ballsbridge for 5/6 oct..,
anyone got recommendations?

email derek@pokerireland.ie

Derek is looking after all of the overseas players so he may well be able to get you a room in Bewleys.

There are 5 hotels right beside the RDS but the Sting concert in Croker is having a bad effect on accom' over the weekend of Oct 6th/7th.

bohsman

How long do webdollar wait before processing withdrawals to neteller?

C4Queen

They normally sort out withdraws to Neteller the same day as its requested.
You can look in your cashier to se if it says pending or processed.

If yout got any problem regarding it pls let me know on Ac@mermaidpoker.com
and i look into it.

anna

ShadowBJ21

With Moneybookers it was about 24 hours ... assume it will be simmilar with Neteller

Shadow

Mr.Plough

while were at it does anyone else have problems upoading funds with debit card to neteller?

says my bank won't allow it

FungiWalsh

but seriously...no rooms available at Bewleys ballsbridge for 5/6 oct..,
anyone got recommendations?

The McEniff Grand Canal Hotel is a minute or two in a taxi away from the RDS. I stayed there for the student championships this year, and it was lovely. Not sure about availability, haven't looked into it myself yet.

BigCityBanker

eoin-dubh wrote:

moneybookers take laser? bah dont believe that,,,,

but seriously...no rooms available at Bewleys ballsbridge for 5/6 oct..,
anyone got recommendations?

try the Herbert Park hotel or the Mount Herbert hotel - both are within a cpl of mins walk. The Four Seasons may also be an option?

bohsman

Seems to be around 36 hours. Better than most webdollar sites but nowhere near as good as the instant to 2hour withdrawals good sites have.

Coillte_Bhoy

while were at it does anyone else have problems upoading funds with debit card to neteller?

says my bank won't allow it

Same here.

C4Queen

bohsman wrote:

Seems to be around 36 hours. Better than most webdollar sites but nowhere near as good as the instant to 2hour withdrawals good sites have.

I used Neteller on one of my account before and i never waited more then 10 hrs.. and most of times just 2-3..i will push this to Webdollar and ask them to try to speed it up.

and also.. pls dont hesitate to mail me on ac@mermaidpoker.com if you want me to push a specific case to quicker handle, i can always give them a ring if i got a specefic case with pin number and such..

Regards
Anna

carfax

40 players registered so far....Come on guys get the registrations in there.

Speaking to a number of casinos around Ireland about running a free-roll tournament to qualify 6 players directly into the IPO with buy-ins into the team event included (total value €1,230 plus bragging rights for the casino). If you're playing in your local casino mention this to the managment and tell them its a really great idea .

Team event has over $2,600 to be used on Mermaid Poker added to the cash prize-pool. All team players must be registered into the IPO by Sept 1st and full team listings must be emailed to stephen@pokerireland.ie

Irish Poker Exhibition - I'm asking all tournament organisers to make contact with me again this week to confirm their places. I've been putting it aside for some time now but we are just working out how much space we can offer everyone (I've been a bit all over the place but anyone that emails me from now on will go on file and have their place confirmed - space is limited).
This is completely free to all exhibitors but we are going to ask that everyone makes a donation of their choice to the Simon Charity Tournament who will also be there in force on Oct 6th.

Cash option available for registration - I am asking anyone interested to email stephen@pokerireland.ie where I will send you details of how you can do this. Every player must still open a Mermaid account as all winnings will be paid there.

This tournament has the potential to offer a €125,000 prize-pool for a buy-in of €150 per player. Help us to help you - Register Early www.pokerireland.ie

Derek and I will be all over the country over the next two months so let us know if you would like us to visit a tournament near you - derek@pokerireland.ie

We're also posting out over 500 envelopes full to the brim with flyers and lots and lots of posters too, if you have been waiting for these you will have them by Tuesday at the very latest. If you don't have them by then and would like to be sent some please email derek@pokerireland.ie or stephen@pokerireland.ie

ditpoker

I'M IN THE GAME!!! woooo! now to turn the few dollars i have left in the account into MILLLLLIONS!!!

corkie123

stephen tried to email u but having problem with your link can u email me details please of how i can pay by cash please at seancoughlan@msn.com

phantom_lord

ditpoker wrote:

I'M IN THE GAME!!! woooo! now to turn the few dollars i have left in the account into MILLLLLIONS!!!

C4Queen

I know my humour is a bit wacko to say the least but i really honestley laughed loud and those of you read my blog knows my neighbours dog isnt too happy about me reading poker forums and laughing in the middle of the night so i soon expect him to ring my door any´minute now !! FFS!!

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055135491

am going to save this therad its so so funnie!

cheers!

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