The Midland Poker Open, supported by Ladbrokespoker.com

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1. Who is running the event , Winstons Poker Tournaments
2. The purpose of the event ,commercial
3. Date and Location of event, 29/30 March 2008 in Killeens of rhode co Offaly
4. Registration and Start time of event. Registration is open, starts at 1pm on the 29th
5. Any prerequisites , Supported by Ladbrokespoker.com
6. How can tickets be purchased & is there a maximum number , You can ring 0876270165 or e-mail winstonspt@eircom.net, only 200 seats
7. Type of Tournament (Hold'em/Freezeout.)
8. Cost of entry . €200
9. Cost of registration, €25
10. % of entry going into Prize fund, 100%
11. Any guarenteed prize pool.no
12. If applicable, Number of re-buys allowed and over what time frame/blind levels.This is a freezout
13. Starting Chips. 10,000
14. Rebuy and Top-up chip amounts.n/a
15. Blind levels, this can be got by e-mailing the words, "M.P.O info" to winstonspt@eircom.net
16. Blind timeframes,30 minuts
17. Places being paid , 20 places being paid
18. Are there going to be dealers -yes, pro
19. Will there be a documented list of rules, yes
20. Is there a tournament director, yes
21. How are disputes handled - who has final say. tournament director

You can get any info about this tournement by calling 0876270165 or
e-mailing the words "M.P.O info" to winstonspt@eircom.net

The Midland Poker Open

This is a two day event, which will take place on The 29th and 30th of March.
The venue, Killeens of Rhode, Co, Offaly.
Killeens is well renowned for its fine bar food
and beers, most popular with the locals and people passing true, a family run establishment, with a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for The Midland Poker Open.
The buy in is €200 + €25 registration, we are very positive on filling 200 seats {€40,000 prize pool}, registration will close when the 200 seats are filled, and this a first come, first served basis ,
so we would advise players not to delay.
All players will get a meal at the second break just after 6pm on Saturday. Players who are lucky enough to come back on Sunday, will resume play at 6pm. During this Poker festival we also have a cash table {please note: no cash will be on the table, cash will be exchanged for chips, of the same value} this table will be opened at 12 noon on Saturday for one hour, it will reopen at 3pm.
{A waiting list may incur}.

M.P.O Side event

On Sunday, the 30th of March a €60 buy in + €10 reg + €5 scalp Freezout will start at 1pm, anyone wanting to take part should contact the tournament director on the Saturday,
Day two of the main event will start shortly after this, {6pm approx}

We hope we, at Winstons Poker have done everything to promote the game of poker, and we wish you the very best of luck.

carfax

Best of luck with this Paddy.....If you need any help with promo let me know and send me up a few flyers and posters, I'll also throw something up on www.pokerireland.ie for you.....

Supported by Ladbrokes? Are they adding money/ offering any extra value to players or are they at least giving you a few extra quid ?

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carfax wrote: »

Best of luck with this Paddy.....If you need any help with promo let me know and send me up a few flyers and posters, I'll also throw something up on www.pokerireland.ie for you.....

Supported by Ladbrokes? Are they adding money/ offering any extra value to players or are they at least giving you a few extra quid ?

tnx a million Stephan really appreciate that, i am waiting for posters and tickets to be printed, should get them next week, is it ok to send you some posters?.
Not adding any money, to late for that, but they are helping me out with the cost of advertising, and giving a special bonus for Ladbrokespoker.com for every entrant into MPO and MPO satellite, and they are not giving me anything.
But, if all gos well this year, we will be making big plans for next year.
Any news for IPO this year, let me know dates, and if your looking for a dealer or TD let me know, i will be glad to help.
Once again, thank you very much for your help and support.
Regards...........Paddy

winstons pt

Thank you for your calls, the response has been great,
but no phone calls today (sunday) please, e-mails only
winstonspt@eircom.net

connie147

I think it would be best if you posted a copy of the blind levels you intend to use. It makes the decision to play or not easier.

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connie147 wrote: »

I think it would be best if you posted a copy of the blind levels you intend to use. It makes the decision to play or not easier.

no prob, i will put in the pay out structuer too:)

Butternutz

Hi Can you give details of the venue is it a hotel, and the surrounding area are there hotels/ b&b s there

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Butternutz wrote: »

Hi Can you give details of the venue is it a hotel, and the surrounding area are there hotels/ b&b s there

there is a few b&bs around and its about 5mins drive from edenderry, 20mins drive tullamore, 15mins drive mullingar, hope this helps:)

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winstons pt wrote: »

there is a few b&bs around and its about 5mins drive from edenderry, 20mins drive tullamore, 15mins drive mullingar, hope this helps:)

sorry i forgot to tell ya, no its not a hotel its a pub called killeens in rhode co,offaly, its a good spot,realy

winstons pt

Satellites are now coming up for the M.P.O. :rolleyes: If you would like to hold one, or you know someone /venue that might be interested please call 0876270167 or e-mail winstonspt@eircom.net, or you could leave a reply hear?.

endabourke

are there many satelites for this tournament. if so could you tell me where and when they are on.

tmcd

Looking good winstons.. keep me a ticket..cant wait..looks like its going to be a great weekend? i sent you all my details by email earlier..

thanks

tom

endabourke

will there be dealers there for the tournament, are you expecting to sell the 200 tickets

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endabourke wrote: »

will there be dealers there for the tournament, are you expecting to sell the 200 tickets

hi endabourke, answer to your first question, yes there will be many pubs, clubs and casinos running satellite's across the country,but times and dates are not confirmed yet, in here somewhere, i have posted for my first satellite in Rhode,Co,Offaly you will find everything about the type of structure i will be using, i will be posting shortly a list of them all, so watch this space.

I am in the middle of finding good dealers {do you know any?} but yes there will be dealers.

I have many tickets gone out to different poker organizers, etc and many pre booked tickets, cant say exactly, but i am very confident that all tickets will go for this big event, i hope i don't have an overbooking problem
hope this helps:)
would you like to book a ticket? you can call me direct 0876270165 or
e-mail winstonspt@eircom.net

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tmcd wrote: »

Looking good winstons.. keep me a ticket..cant wait..looks like its going to be a great weekend? i sent you all my details by email earlier..

thanks

tom

hi tom, got your e mail, i will send your ticket as soon as i get your postal order for €225 and your self addressed envelope {stamped} which i hope you did not forget, thanks for your kind words and support, yes it will be a great weekend and i wish you the very best of luck at the tables.

endabourke

how often will there be breaks and how long will the breaks be for.

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endabourke wrote: »

how often will there be breaks and how long will the breaks be for.

breaks will be every 2 hours (but i might change this to 10 mins hourly, on the day) 20 mins every two hours, one hour for the dinner break,:D

winstons pt

only 3 weeks left people :eek:

BIG-SLICK-POKER

bump

eoin-dubh

BIG-SLICK-POKER wrote: »

bump

always bumping up the rear then Kelly

BIG-SLICK-POKER

eoin-dubh wrote: »

always bumping up the rear then Kelly

lol

Mont

How far away is this from Dublin by car

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M.P.O. satellite, Rhode Co,Offaly

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1. Who is running the event, Winstons Poker Tournaments
2. The purpose of the event (commercial) Satellite for M.P.O.
3. Date and Location of event,. 28th March, Killeens of Rhode, Co,Offaly.
4. Registration and Start time of event. Reg at 8 pm, S.A.D 9 pm sharp.
5. Any prerequisites (supported by Ladbrokespoker.com )
6. How can tickets be purchased & is there a maximum number (At the door and no maximin runners)
7. Type of Tournament (Hold'em / Rebuy)
8. Cost of entry and any subsequent rebuys/top-ups etc. €30 buy in rebuys and top up's €30
9. Cost of registration. €5
10. % of entry fee/rebuys/top-up going into Prize fund,. 100%
11. Any guaranteed prize pool. YES 5 TICKETS
12. If applicable, Number of re-buys allowed and over what time frame/blind levels,. One rebuy OR one top up, until first break (1 hour, next blinds after break, 300, 600)
13. Starting Chips,. 4,000
14. Rebuy and Top-up chip amounts.. 4,000
15. Blind levels,. See below
16. Blind time frames,. See below
17. Places being paid and if any prizes are other than cash ,. Every €225= one ticket for M.P.O.,any subsequent cash will go out on ticket bubble.
18. Are there going to be dealers – No, this is a self deal tournament, there will be a professional dealer at the final table.
19. Will there be a documented list of rules, Yes
20. Is there a tournament director, Yes
21. How are disputes handled - who has final say. Disputes are handled in the fairest way for every one at the tournament by the T.D, eg if a dispute seems like it will run for some time. The T.D will stop the clock until the matter is resolved.

All blind levels 15 minutes long, rebuys till first break.
25-50,.50-100,.100-200,.200-400,. Top up break (20 minutes), removal of lower value chips.
300-600,.400-800,.500-1,000,.1,000-2,000,.1,500-3,000,.
2,000-4,000,. Break, 10 minutes approx.
2,500-5,000,.3,000-6,000,.3,500-7,000,.4,000-8,000,.
4,500-9,000,.5,000-10,000,.Break, 10 minutes approx.
10,000-20,000,.15,000-30,000,.20,000-40,000,.25,000-50,000,.
30,000-60,000,.35,000-70,000,.Break, 10 minutes approx. etc.
The blinds might not even reach this high, depending on how many players are left in the tournament, what the chip stacks are like, etc, etc, the Tournament Director might cap the clock in the interest, and fairness of the game of Poker.

Watch out for other satellite Tournaments in the Midlands or ring 0876270165
or e-mail winstonspt@eircom.net

Would be glad to get some feed back hear, please.

Last words: We hope, we at Winstons Poker, have done everything to promote the game of Poker, and to make it a better game,
for you, THE PLAYER.

BIG-SLICK-POKER

Any news on this runners Prizes who went?? Hope it went well

523ISE

Paddy run it well and the structure was ok i supose, its a pity that the donkey type play and mad calls thats reminisent of the CELTICPOKERTOUR on a good day was ever present all over the room. The cash was action pretty wild which suited me ,but the largest chip in play was €20 and they ran out of chips and it looked like a stack from the WSOP final table ,not that im complaining. Ladbrokes supplied decks made from tracing paper and the venue would never hold 200 players . Apart from that it wasnt all bad , the locals were good craic and ROY THE BOY was handing out money in the bar on the gee gee's . There is 14 returning today at 6 pm and they will all be at the mercy of the ever entertaining Vesty as chip leader ..... GOODLUCK TO ALL THE HOPEFULLS

BIG-SLICK-POKER

523ISE wrote: »

Paddy run it well and the structure was ok i supose, its a pity that the donkey type play and mad calls thats reminisent of the CELTICPOKERTOUR on a good day was ever present all over the room. The cash was action pretty wild which suited me ,but the largest chip in play was €20 and they ran out of chips and it looked like a stack from the WSOP final table ,not that im complaining. Ladbrokes supplied decks made from tracing paper and the venue would never hold 200 players . Apart from that it wasnt all bad , the locals were good craic and ROY THE BOY was handing out money in the bar on the gee gee's . There is 14 returning today at 6 pm and they will all be at the mercy of the ever entertaining Vesty as chip leader ..... GOODLUCK TO ALL THE HOPEFULLS

How many runners were there looks like he got a good crowd nice one

523ISE

125 Runners . 25k Prize Money . Dont Know What The Breakdown Is .

Irish Iron

there was a lad at my table that couldnt play he was so drunk, everyone at the table had to help/coax him along the way,
at one stage he had quad 8s and just flat called the river when some lad was betting into him with a house. if i had of been in that seat i would be going back today he got some cards
good tournament apart from that which had nothing to do with paddy.
won a 50e sng so got my money back from buying in to the main event.

every second person looked/sounded like pat short aswel

BIG-SLICK-POKER

Irish Iron wrote: »

every second person looked/sounded like pat short aswel

Thats Riiiight

buzz3003

good luck to all those left playing today, think it was vesty who took me out in 24th my ak against kj he hit flush on turn straight on the river , oh well nvm these things happen will be more tourneys , again all the best to remaining players . have to say though if there had been more local accomodation i'm sure more players would have turned up .

jem

Have to say I enjoyed it, ran well for first few hours and then went card dead ended up going out in 16th with 14 geting paid. how I went out is for another post.
The blinds were excellent however one or two faults, got help them while some ofthe dealers were excellent and obviously knew what they were doing some hadn't a clew and playing as well. I had to sort out a relativly big but handy pot at my first table.
the other complaint I would have was the breakdown was still not known when I went out in 16th. He gave an estimate of €500 for 14th but thats not good enough. He said that he hadn't time but when we ran our charity events we had a formula worked out for a range of payout numbers and it was just a matter of sorting which one and puting in the prize money, didn't take 5 min.
Again enjoyed it very much.
How about having something to say a player is a boardsie, a hat or pin or something , would be easier to reconise boardsies as I am sure there was a few there but I wasn't talking to any.
j

kfcjohn

You where unlucky buzz if you won that hand I could have see you make the final table

winstons pt

First of all, please don't ever associate me with CPT, the reason i did not have the pay out structer done (and im sorry for this lads)was because i had to keep an eye on that drunk, he caused a lot of problems for everyone and the last resort was to evict him from the turny, but i did not want to go down that road if possible, he just needed to be watched, several times i asked him to tidy his stack, put out his blinds and so on, and in the end i had to give him a verbal warning or he was going to get a 30 minute penalty away from the table, then an eviction warning, you know that saying “theres always one” , he used up a lot of my time. As for the dealers, a lot of them let me down at the last minute because they were tired and sick of poker from the Irish open, or had a match on, or some other crap like that, so i had to get some players as dealer players, and some rookie dealers at the last minute, and to the dealers who let me down id like to say “TNX A LOT”. Now there was accommodation nearby , i put it up on a post , and the reason i had it in Rhode was because i run poker once a month in Killeens and they gave me good deal, this was the first time out for the M.P.O, (like a stepping stone sort of speak) and i was not expecting it to be like an EPT event or something like that, i was just testing the water.
Was not expecting many players looking for cash tables cos most of them were locals, and don't play cash, but i know now, still did not stop all the heavy action.
Still, i think it went well, i was not going to go mad on the blinds, i like to see lots of game play.
As for the payouts, i will tell you later cos im bloody tired, but vesty got KOd out in 6th with €1,500
I am looking forward to Neill's turny in October, i know that will be great, himself and connie always hold a great turny, best of luck with that lads, see you down there, (wats the story on the stack, did you get 15k)

BIG-SLICK-POKER

winstons pt wrote: »

First of all, please don't ever associate me with CPT, the reason i did not have the pay out structer done (and im sorry for this lads)was because i had to keep an eye on that drunk, he caused a lot of problems for everyone and the last resort was to evict him from the turny, but i did not want to go down that road if possible, he just needed to be watched, several times i asked him to tidy his stack, put out his blinds and so on, and in the end i had to give him a verbal warning or he was going to get a 30 minute penalty away from the table, then an eviction warning, you know that saying “theres always one” , he used up a lot of my time. As for the dealers, a lot of them let me down at the last minute because they were tired and sick of poker from the Irish open, or had a match on, or some other crap like that, so i had to get some players as dealer players, and some rookie dealers at the last minute, and to the dealers who let me down id like to say “TNX A LOT”. Now there was accommodation nearby , i put it up on a post , and the reason i had it in Rhode was because i run poker once a month in Killeens and they gave me good deal, this was the first time out for the M.P.O, (like a stepping stone sort of speak) and i was not expecting it to be like an EPT event or something like that, i was just testing the water.
Was not expecting many players looking for cash tables cos most of them were locals, and don't play cash, but i know now, still did not stop all the heavy action.
Still, i think it went well, i was not going to go mad on the blinds, i like to see lots of game play.
As for the payouts, i will tell you later cos im bloody tired, but vesty got KOd out in 6th with €1,500
I am looking forward to Neill's turny in October, i know that will be great, himself and connie always hold a great turny, best of luck with that lads, see you down there, (wats the story on the stack, did you get 15k)

Hey mate glad to hear great crowd hard wrk well played

Eddie Walsh friend of mine won it

Yes 15k start in Oct

See u there

Neill

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BIG-SLICK-POKER wrote: »

Hey mate glad to hear great crowd hard wrk well played

Eddie Walsh friend of mine won it

Yes 15k start in Oct

See u there

Neill

Yea Eddie came to some of my turnys before, a very nice fellow and a verry good player, i will be starting sats for your one shortley hope everyting is going ok if there is anything i can do let me know, we will talk soon

jem

In fariness the drunk did cause a lot ofproblems, one of the female dealers had a very hard time in geting him to tidy his stack as it was in a heap and no one could see what he had. You had to be called a couple of times on this.
I would agree your tourney and the unmentionable one should not be put in the same book no less post.

winstons pt

winners results are now posted, let me know what you think, is ok/not ok, the winners had a smile anyway, fair play to them all, they did well:)