Irish Open Satellites at the Fitz from this Thursday

Marq

This thursday the Fitz is holding a satellite to the Irish Open. The format of the tournament is as follows: 100+10 to enter, with one rebuy or add-on at 100 euro. 5000 chip starting stack, 7000 chips for the rebuy or add-on. Half hour clock starting at 25/50.
We will be holding at least five Irish Open Satellites this year, and the following dates are confirmed (all thursdays):
January 10th
January 24th
February 14th
March 6th
March 13th

If there is interest in more IO sats we will run them.

Who is running the event (organisation, society etc.)
the fitz

Date and Location of event
thursday 10th january

Registration and Start time of event.
8pm, start 8.30

Any prerequisites (member of club, society etc)
club membership required

Type of Tournament (Hold'em/Omaha etc Freezeout/Rebuy etc.)
hold em freezeout

Cost of entry and any subsequent rebuys/top-ups etc.
100

Cost of registration
10

% of entry fee/rebuys/top-up going into Prize fund
100%

Starting Chips
5k

Rebuy chips
7k

Blind levels
30 minute clock starting at 25/50, all levels, antes from 150/300

Are there going to be dealers - and their level of skill
yes

Is there a tournament director
Yes that would be me.

smurph

great stuff......

Ollieboy

can you take the cash instead of ticket?

Marq

why would you want to?
I'll find out.

Ollieboy

Marq wrote: »

why would you want to?
I'll find out.

because you already have a ticket? and 4.5k in cash in nice for 200 outlay.

Marq

if you already had a ticket you could definitely take the cash. I'll find out about otherwise.

stevire

Is there any tickets guaranteed?

ollyk1

Very tempting Marq! I for one hope that you can't take a cash alternative unless you already have one obviously.

Ollieboy

ollyk1 wrote: »

Very tempting Marq! I for one hope that you can't take a cash alternative unless you already have one obviously.

its better to let people take the cash, it increase the number of players, which increases the tickets which gives better players a better chance to win a ticket cheaply.

So the more the merrier.

ollyk1

Ollieboy wrote: »

its better to let people take the cash, it increase the number of players, which increases the tickets which gives better players a better chance to win a ticket cheaply.

So the more the merrier.

I 100% agree with that Ollie and its not even debatable but I know I won't play the Irish Open if I can take cash for my ticket (in the highly unlikely event that I win one) but if I had to play :rolleyes: well its a different story.

I guess I like the fact that online sats aren't exchangeable for cash but I don't play very much online...

5starpool

I'd imagine that since there are no guaranteed tickets there will be cash alternatives, which is a pity I think as I know most people would keep the money.

Marq

I'm back in work tomorrow. I'll discuss with Denise whether or not we can guarantee the ticket and also whether players can take the cash as an alternative. My best guess is that we will be able to guarantee the ticket, and my preference would be that tickets are not transferable for cash unless you already have an IO ticket.
But I don't want to make any definitive statements yet...

Ollieboy

Marq wrote: »

I'm back in work tomorrow. I'll discuss with Denise whether or not we can guarantee the ticket and also whether players can take the cash as an alternative. My best guess is that we will be able to guarantee the ticket, and my preference would be that tickets are not transferable for cash unless you already have an IO ticket.
But I don't want to make any definitive statements yet...

I'm taking this as gospel.

YULETIRED

Ollieboy wrote: »

I'm taking this as gospel.

I'd imagine this is how actual religeons started.


Marq if the ticket is guaranteed....I should be in to play on thurs.

Flushdraw

I'll play this myself if i decide to go down to Connies Friday instead of Thursday. I'd prefer no cash alternative aswel. Say there's 2 tickets up for grabs and 6 left, you'll get some bright spark e.g Tommy suggesting we all take the money and split it 6 ways or whatever. You could be the only 1 that wants to play for a ticket and the other 5 want cash, so all of a sudden you're the Big Bad Wolf who refuses because you want a ticket.

Talk about painting a target on your back and rubbing the players up the wrong way. I wouldnt like to be a spot either that NFR was in where he had to pay people off to get the ticket (world series i know but same difference). I'd like to go in knowing i'll pat €200 and have a shot at a ticket or get nothing.

thechamp87

Flushdraw wrote: »

I'll play this myself if i decide to go down to Connies Friday instead of Thursday. I'd prefer no cash alternative aswel. Say there's 2 tickets up for grabs and 6 left, you'll get some bright spark e.g Tommy suggesting we all take the money and split it 6 ways or whatever. You could be the only 1 that wants to play for a ticket and the other 5 want cash, so all of a sudden you're the Big Bad Wolf who refuses because you want a ticket.

Talk about painting a target on your back and rubbing the players up the wrong way. I wouldnt like to be a spot either that NFR was in where he had to pay people off to get the ticket (world series i know but same difference). I'd like to go in knowing i'll pat €200 and have a shot at a ticket or get nothing.

Couldn't agree more with this. It happened far too much last year. If people don't want the ticket they shouldn't play. If there's a cash alternative I wouldn't play.

TheRock

Any chance of one happening the 17th? :rolleyes:
Just happen to be in Dublin for night.

If not what's the normal Thursday game?

Marq

1 Ticket will be guaranteed at tomorrow evening's satellite.
The ticket is not exchangeable for cash unless you already have a ticket to the Irish Open.

Ace2007

Marq wrote: »

1 Ticket will be guaranteed at tomorrow evening's satellite.
The ticket is not exchangeable for cash unless you already have a ticket to the Irish Open.

Nice to see that the ticket is Guaranteed. Saying that you can only exchange it for cash if you have a ticket is pointless- cause lets face it how is anyone going to prove that they have a ticket.

I would also agree with Flushdraw that no cash for the ticket should be given out.

Also, if you already have a ticket - then why bother playing.

Marq

bump.

Marq

looking like an overlay here with only 23 registered right now. late entries for the first hour which means you can get in until 9:40. ring me if you want to register - 6114677

Marq

33 players in this satellite tonight. Prizepool €5900.
1) Irish Open Ticket (€4500)
2) €1000
3) €380
4) Bubble

Marq

Jude McCarthy took this down.
Conor Tobin (Lazare) came second for €1000

Another one in two weeks time folks.

Lazare

Just home from this, I'm pretty sick tbh.

I went HU with a 5/1 lead, first hand he shoves A4, I've 10 10, he doubles up. Small ball stuff then for a couple of levels until I call his turn shove with 17 outs and miss all. That gave him over a 2/1 lead, I clawed back a little, but alas no. Next time.

1k is a consolation, but still pissed off.


Great game btw, excellent structure.

5starpool

Jude won a sat last year as well in the Fitz. Rigged.

rx8

What !! You didn't get the ticket? Gutted for you!
I still don't know how I let Jude off the hook when I folded 9 9 after he called Bernie's all-in. He tabled 8 8. Had nightmares about it!
You must have had 60% of the chips in play when you got me with a very well played set of Kings.I thought that the standard of play was pretty poor in general though.

Hard luck again though.

Martin

ollyk1

Lazare wrote: »

Just home from this, I'm pretty sick tbh.

I went HU with a 5/1 lead, first hand he shoves A4, I've 10 10, he doubles up. Small ball stuff then for a couple of levels until I call his turn shove with 17 outs and miss all. That gave him over a 2/1 lead, I clawed back a little, but alas no. Next time.

1k is a consolation, but still pissed off.


Great game btw, excellent structure.

Nasty stuff Conor. Hard luck. Fair play to Jude as well he's a lovely fella.

Lazare

Cheers lads. I'll have another stab at it.

Goodluck2me

Wow Conor you massive fish, that sounds like a REALLY bad blow up, that`ll keep you awake each night no doubt, its going to be really hard to get that close again, wow. So sick, sounds like you had a shocker heads up....:rolleyes:


...you werent looking for sympathy?!:D

Lazare

goodluck2me wrote: »

Wow Conor you massive fish, that sounds like a REALLY bad blow up, that`ll keep you awake each night no doubt, its going to be really hard to get that close again, wow. So sick, sounds like you had a shocker heads up....:rolleyes:


...you werent looking for sympathy?!:D

lololol

Wouldn't get it from you anyway Joeboy.

Goodluck2me

Lazare wrote: »

lololol

Wouldn't get it from you anyway Joeboy.

Lazare

Yeah, well at least I'm not ghey.

Goodluck2me

Lazare wrote: »

Yeah, well at least I'm not ghey.

no lad would have you, ya slim hipped fecker!

I am not gay

Lazare

goodluck2me wrote: »

no lad would have you, ya slim hipped fecker!

I am so gay

FYP

ShadowBJ21

In case you schedule an Irish Open Satellite for January 31st I will be in.
Will be in Irland for the Deepstack in Drogheda and will stay in Dublin from Thursday to Friday.

So if you have enough interest to put one up please tell me and I will be there.

Shadow

Ace2007

ShadowBJ21 wrote: »

In case you schedule an Irish Open Satellite for January 31st I will be in.
Will be in Irland for the Deepstack in Drogheda and will stay in Dublin from Thursday to Friday.

So if you have enough interest to put one up please tell me and I will be there.

Shadow

Think the 31st is when the EOM is on in the fitz(270) - very good tournament - just think you could play and win that and use it to buy into the IO and still have change..

Marq

Our next Irish Open Satellite is tonight starting at half eight.
ONE TICKET GUARANTEED.

Marq

Thomas "Bomber" Nolan won his ticket at the Fitz tonight.

Standard enough stuff: 3-handed Bomber calls 20k preflop and shoves a KQJ flop with 47o. His opponent calls with AK. Turn 4, River 7.

Never in doubt Tommy, well done.

nicnicnic

Marq wrote: »

Thomas "Bomber" Nolan won his ticket at the Fitz tonight.

Standard enough stuff: 3-handed Bomber calls 20k preflop and shoves a KQJ flop with 47o. His opponent calls with AK. Turn 4, River 7.

Never in doubt Tommy, well done.

yep std, N1 Bomber

5starpool

Bomber was bombing well last night alright. WP Bomber.

William Money

Well done last night Tom.

You played strong poker all night. I noted how you got maximum value from
your strong hands on our first table (something I need to work on)

I havent played with Denis either in a while and he played two hands particularly well. (again more strategy to improve my own game)

Anyway best of luck in the main event!

thechamp87

Marq wrote: »

Thomas "Bomber" Nolan won his ticket at the Fitz tonight.

Standard enough stuff: 3-handed Bomber calls 20k preflop and shoves a KQJ flop with 47o. His opponent calls with AK. Turn 4, River 7.

Never in doubt Tommy, well done.

normal.
nice one bomber, see you in citywest.
Adam

Marq

Next satellite on tonight at 8.30.
1 ticket guaranteed.
You could be the next Bomber Nolan. for your sins.

Marq

More satellites for you tonight and next week. Structure as above.

YULETIRED

Marq wrote: »

More satellites for you tonight and next week. Structure as above.

Dear sir, I'd like to add to your prize pool, if I should happen to win this ticket may I take the equvalent in Euros or must I create an ebay account and sell my wares?

my attendance depends on your anwser to this question, and nice wastcoat you got on there sir. ?

Marq

Willy as I understand it you already have a ticket? In that you are already registered and paid up to paddy power for the event? If so you can most certainly have the cash should you win.

Bear in mind for anyone that wants to play this for the cash alone: we are obliged to check with Paddy Power that you are already a paid up registrant before we can dole out the dough. that is the only situation where we can give you the cash directly. Tickets are transferable however, meaning that you can sell them on and we will simply put the buyer's name forward to Paddy Power.

Marq

50 players, 40 rebuys = 2 tickets.

Marq

last one of these is tomorrow evening. I'm expecting a big crowd and multiple tickets.
1 guaranteed as always.

smurph

Last chance saloon coming up.....

Thanks Marq

nicryan

ahh I see marq beat me to helping you find the thread smurf :P

-Nic

(yes shameless bumpage)

smurph

Due to wrecked neck could not go...
any news on runners etc., tickets, who got one etc.,etc.,