International Poker Open - Final Thread

Goodluck2me

TrueDub wrote:

I'm with Dom on the fun comment!

Good to hear about the large number of dealers, and that even within the hopefully extremely few) self-deal tables it will be trained dealers dealing & playing.

Congrats again on getting this organised, it sounds like a hell of a lot of work, but will be an immense achievement!

the only dealers who will play and deal are ones who have been doing so for years. it would be ridiculous to let noobs do it!

Fatboydim

Question not covered by FAQ's

Day 2. - How many are you hoping to play down to on Day 1? I see the Jackpot is the venue for Day 2. I believe there capacity is 160? If you get over 1000 players is it realistic to get down to 160 even with a 12.00 start?

Will it mean that the advertised structure may be changed?

Success is a biathch eh?

connie147

carfax wrote:

Under 5 or over 5 you can have even money your pick. Exactly 5 and I keep your dough.

Steven,
I've have an even €50 that more than 5 will turn up trying to pay in. Are we on??

Connie

Four of a kind

How many are registered now? Can't log on to mermaid poker as the queue is over 1000 just to log on!!!

Macspower

got that queue thing as well... just logged on and registered via neteller.... painless.... dont know why i left it so late....

On a side note... a Friend of mine from portugal is arriving at the airport at 3pm friday for the event...... and needs to get to his hotel in ballsbridge and wants to know his best/cheapest method of transport from the airport to the burlington hotel...

LOL I told him he has to negotiate the M50 via some form of transport and he'd be lucky to make it before he gets blinded away!!

Suggestions?

LuckyLloyd

Fatboydim wrote:

Question not covered by FAQ's

Day 2. - How many are you hoping to play down to on Day 1? I see the Jackpot is the venue for Day 2. I believe there capacity is 160? If you get over 1000 players is it realistic to get down to 160 even with a 12.00 start?

Will it mean that the advertised structure may be changed?

Success is a biathch eh?

I'd say be prepared for a frightening drop out rate on day one. Even with the structure that is in place, I could see you losing 800 players no problem.

BigCityBanker

Macspower wrote:

Suggestions?

aircoach - think it will drop him pretty much at the burlo

Tar.Aldarion

It costs 7 euro, and is right outside teh airport. I was using them last night, what a bitch to get one. There are lots though, and go every 15 mins.
there is a taxi rank there too.

DeadParrot

LuckyLloyd wrote:

I'd say be prepared for a frightening drop out rate on day one. Even with the structure that is in place, I could see you losing 800 players no problem.

Wow that must mean a pretty poor standard, or each dealer has their very own doom switch

Goodluck2me

DeadParrot wrote:

Wow that must mean a pretty poor standard, or each dealer has their very own doom switch

yeah so boardsises beware if your at my table, my wrath knows no boards.

Id take any bet than 200 will be out in the firsdt 3 hours.

Flushdraw

goodluck2me wrote:

Id take any bet than 200 will be out in the firsdt 3 hours.

QFT...i'll take that bet. How much? €50 ok?

Ace2007

are you dealing at this joe or playing or both??

carfax

connie147 wrote:

Steven,
I've have an even €50 that more than 5 will turn up trying to pay in. Are we on??

Connie

Eh no, sorry Connie....I might be leaving myself open to the fact that you will send ten foreigners off the street up to me to try to give me €150

Goodluck2me

Flushdraw wrote:

QFT...i'll take that bet. How much? €50 ok?

no.

Flushdraw

goodluck2me wrote:

no.

5starpool

carfax wrote:

Some of them are new but all are competent.....My opinion is that it might as well be self deal if the dealers are not trained.

Cheers for all the help over the last few months Dom.....you do a thankless job.

It's not thankless if you thank me, so stop it, ok?

The most important thing with new dealers (my opinion, and I am sure you know anyways) are:

1. Be the boss, but if a dispute, make sure they know to ask for the floor to rule/help.
2. Not be ridiculously slow. No one expects new dealers to be fast, but extra long shuffles are something I hate, and can be common in new dealers trying to be thorough.
3. Know the basic method for working out side pots, i.e. take the relevant amount from each stack in order.
4. Give me good cards and don't get me dogged.

Number 4 is the most important by a long way though. I'm sure you have them all instructed in all of this though, just adding my 2c.

connie147

carfax wrote:

Eh no, sorry Connie....I might be leaving myself open to the fact that you will send ten foreigners off the street up to me to try to give me €150

If 10 foreigners off the street approach you Steven, its usually the other way round as in the'd be looking for money off you!!!

But I'm still willing to have the bet with you:D

PS I posted on the other thread(IPO late enties) about possible dealersbut you obviously hav'nt seen it yet.

5starpool

DeadParrot wrote:

Wow that must mean a pretty poor standard, or each dealer has their very own doom switch

I'd say there will be 200 good(ish) players, 150 middling players, and the rest will be dunkeys.

Final table will have 2 good players, 2 middling players and 5 dunkeys, and I am willing to wager up to 20c on that.

carfax

5starpool wrote:

It's not thankless if you thank me, so stop it, ok?

The most important thing with new dealers (my opinion, and I am sure you know anyways) are:

1. Be the boss, but if a dispute, make sure they know to ask for the floor to rule/help.
2. Not be ridiculously slow. No one expects new dealers to be fast, but extra long shuffles are something I hate, and can be common in new dealers trying to be thorough.
3. Know the basic method for working out side pots, i.e. take the relevant amount from each stack in order.
4. Give me good cards and don't get me dogged.

Number 4 is the most important by a long way though. I'm sure you have them all instructed in all of this though, just adding my 2c.

Yes these instructions are all covered in the painful process of dealer training, I'm happy for you to throw in your two cents in the hope that everyone around the country will see how to run a good poker tournament.....Gonna get back on about this late entry buzz now.....

mdwexford

Probably a bit late now but do you have cheap hotel rooms organized for players Stephen??

This was mentioned before but i cant find it.

carfax

mdwexford wrote:

Probably a bit late now but do you have cheap hotel rooms organized for players Stephen??

This was mentioned before but i cant find it.

derek@pokerireland.ie or 086 834 32 52.

Cheers Mick.

mdwexford

carfax wrote:

derek@pokerireland.ie or 086 834 32 52.

Cheers Mick.

Thanks Stephen.

Fatboydim

I know lloyd is probably correct - and I know it's probably something I don't have to worry about - but plan for day two?

carfax

connie147 wrote:

If 10 foreigners off the street approach you Steven, its usually the other way round as in the'd be looking for money off you!!!

But I'm still willing to have the bet with you:D

PS I posted on the other thread(IPO late enties) about possible dealersbut you obviously hav'nt seen it yet.

Just read it now, if you bring me 4 dealers I will take your bet.

connie147

me 4 dealers I will take your bet.[/QUOTE]

carfax wrote:

Just read it now, if you bring

Yeah,doing my best Steve. Definately have 2, waiting for 2 more to confirm.
I'll let you know.

5starpool

Quick question about the structure Stephen if I may.

According to the structure chart, day 2 starts off at 6k/12k. If we are around the 10% mark at that point as is the plan the avg stack will only be <9 BB's. Will you be constantly reviewing the structure to keep an average stack size of 20BB's or better? I know it is only a 2 day event and so compromises have to be made, but if it descends into this with 10 tables left it won't be great tbh.

I know this may depend on numbers left etc, and we may well reach the 10% mark at the 3k/6k level even, but within the timescales it should be as playable as possible I believe.

Cheers.

C4Queen

Reg country wise so far:

Ireland 426
UK 207
France 76
Holland 41
Portugal 24
Denmark 22
Sweden 14
Finland 12
Germany 9
Switzerland 5
Luxembourg 2
Austria 2
Norway 1
Belgium 1
Iceland 1

Summa 843

carfax

C4Queen wrote:

Reg country wise so far:

Ireland 426
UK 207
France 76
Holland 41
Portugal 24
Denmark 22
Sweden 14
Finland 12
Germany 9
Switzerland 5
Luxembourg 2
Austria 2
Norway 1
Belgium 1
Iceland 1

Summa 843

Only 426 Irish that can't be right......Aha UK players includes NI players, makes sense....Get in there guys there is still time....Anybody not registered by Friday 5th Oct will not play, no cash on the day, no alternative to registering through Mermaid.

Roykooo

i am planning on sining up today

can you tell how i can get my money on Mermaid poker?
what are the available ways?

And which hotels are close to the event and not to Hilton priced?

Regards,

Roy

C4Queen

Since you left it tiny little bit late :-) there is not so many options left for you since they take a bit of time but i hope you can use some of this advice:


Credit card with YOUR name on, work brilijant!
If not your name on the carad the account will be blocked. If using another persons card you need to fax or email ID, CC copy and LOA from the cardholder.


LaserCard, you can go trough moneybooker and set up an account, but it will take a few days for the moneybooker account to work so no guarantee.


Neteller, if you got a working Neteller that work like a charm

Bankwire, takes a few days also. no guarantee at this stage.

Paysafecard, works instantley if you get hold of one.
Sold in paypoint shop in Northern Ireland or online on page : https://www.wertkartenverkauf.com/

Please mail me if you can not be sorted ac@mermaidpoker.info

AND do not wait another minute, sort it now if you want to play.