Leprechaun European Poker Open...New Thread

The Little Guy

Hi Guys,
We received some constructive ideas from a few boardies on ways to improve the structure of this tournament. We are very grateful to you guys and we have taken these ideas on board.

We appreciate your help and have taken what we think is the best bits from all the posts, while adding a few of our own to allow us to finish the tournament on the specified day.

I am starting a new, fresh thread to tidy things up and make sure everything is kept within boards guidelines.


Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dublin
27th - 29th December 2008

1. Who is running the event
(Leprechaun Poker)

2. The purpose of the event
(commercial)

3. Date and Location of event:
27th - 29th December 2008, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Dublin

4. Start time of event.
12noon (daily)

5. Any prerequisites
(registration is online at www.leprechaunpoker.com)

6. How can tickets be purchased & is there a maximum number.
(Online registration or qualifier. Maximum players 500. 250 day 1a, 250 day1b)

7. Type of Tournament
(NL Hold'em, freezeout)

8. Cost of entry.
$275 (including registration)

9. Cost of registration.
$25 per player included in above price

10. % of entry fee going into Prize fund.
$250 from every entry

11. Any guaranteed prize pool.
50,000 Euro

12. If applicable, Number of re-buys allowed and over what time frame/blind levels.
N/A

13. Starting Chips 15k

14. Rebuy and Top-up chip amounts.
N/A

15. Blind levels.

Day 1A & 1B

12 Noon 25-50
13:30 50-100
10 minute break
15:10 100-200
16:40 200-400 +25 ante
1 hour Dinner break
19:10 300-600 + 50 ante
20:40 400-800 + 50 ante
10 minute break (chip race 25’s)
22:20 500-1,000 + 100 ante
23:50 600-1,200 + 100 ante
10 minute break
01:30 800-1,600 +200 ante
End of day 1

Play will finish at 03:00 or at 80 remaining players on day 1A. Day 1B will play exactly the same amount of time as day 1A. Seats will be redrawn for day 2.

Day 2

12 Noon 1,000-2,000 + 200 ante
13:30 1,500-3,000 + 300 ante
10 minute break
15:10 2,000-4,000 + 400 ante
16:40 3,000-6,000 + 600 ante
1 Hour Dinner break
19:10 4,000-8,000 + 800 ante
20:40 5,000-10,000 + 1,000 ante
10 minute break
22:20 6,000-12,000 + 1,200 ante
23:50 8,000-16,000 +1,500 ante
10 minute break
01:30 10,000-20,000 + 2,000 ante
03:00 15,000-30,000 + 3,000 ante
25,000-50,000 + 5,000 ante (if required)
10 minute break (if required)
40,000-80,000 + 10,000 ante (if required)

Cards in the air at 12 Noon SHARP each day.

Due to the tight timescale and to avoid abuse of the 90 blind structure, we are introducing a rule for Days 1A & 1B if a player misses TWO rounds of play he will pay the big blind for every subsequent hand until he returns to his/her seat.


16. Blind timeframes
90 Minutes

17. Places being paid and if any prizes are other than cash.
No More than 10% of the field

18. Are there going to be dealers.
fully professional dealer dealt

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

22. Is there cash games.
Yes

23. Cash Game Rake.
5% of all pots across the board (all limits), capped at €50.
No flop = no rake
Will be prominently displayed.

We have also secured discounted room rates at the Crowne Plaza and the nearby Express by Holiday inn.

3 star Express by Holiday Inn:
€ 69.00 per room (1 or 2 people) incl. Continental Buffet Breakfast / per night

4 star Crowne Plaza Hotel:
€ 85.00 Single room incl. Full Irish Breakfast / per night
€ 95.00 Double room incl. Full Irish Breakfast / per night
Please use discount code "Leprechaun Poker" to secure room at these rates.

Thanks

Bru

The Little Guy

Our online Qualifiers will be available from Monday17th November.:)

Online schedule:
Starting Monday 17th November

Stage1 Shoot-out (ongoing) $2.75+ 25c
(Winner qualifies for Shoot-out)

Shoot-out (ongoing) $27.50 + $2.50
(Winner qualifies for seat at Live event)

5 Seat Shoot-out (ongoing) $11 + $1
(Winner qualifies for Sunday $50 Super Re-buy)

10 Seat Satellite (ongoing) $11 + $1
(1st & 2nd qualify for Sunday $50 Super Re-buy)

$50 Super Sunday Re-buy. $50 + $5
(1 package for every $1275 in the prizepool)
Package consists of;
1 entry to Leprechaun European Poker open + $1,000 towards flights, accommodation etc.
(1 Package Guaranteed)

Wednesday $20 Re-buy. $20 +$2
(1 Re-buy + 1 Top-up)
(1 entry to leprechaun European Poker open for every $275 in prizepool)
1 Entry Guaranteed.

Thursday $10 Re-buy. $10 + $1
(unlimited Re-buys & 1 add-on for 60 mins)
1 entry to leprechaun European Poker open for every $275 in prizepool)
1 Entry Guaranteed.


Any comments on this please post in online tournaments section. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055416988

Thanks

Bru

JP Poker

Probably to late at this stage but i was going to suggest having 1 hour blinds day 1a and day 1b with 90 min blinds for day 2.

At my Masters this year I ran hour blinds for 10 levels followed by 90 min blinds thereafter and just about got it finished on the 3rd day with 180 runners.

I did have a few extra levels in JP Poker Masters that are not included here but for a $275 game I think your structure is excellent.

Very happy to see you've decided to get rid of the 25 chips earlier, should make thing run smoother.

The Clamper

well, i was thinking last night that if the tournament is still running at say 6 a.m. on the 3rd day, we could do just like the world series main event and come back in 142 days to play the final table, yeah that makes perfect sense now:eek:

actually i have planned that if this is the case, we have a venue ready to go to play the final table the following evening

the alternative would be to either keep running until its over, at maybe 12 noon when everyone is exhausted or to reduce the blind times to 75 minutes on day 2 buti would hate to diminish the structure with so much money at stake.

i believe we have addressed all the issues raised in the previous thread and that this new format will meet the concerns raised.

only 495 seats left guys, so get in early to avail of the free-roll for that package deal and aviod disappointment of being left out of a great event

drop a few hints to the wife or girlfreind about the event and see if you can get her to buy you a nice xmas gift of entry to this baby;)

ps, the CROWNE PLAZA is a great venue and lovely hotel, i suggest staying over

Derek

KevIRL

Bru/Derek - I've locked the other thread so that discussion is kept to this thread

(http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055412991 link to old thread)

The Little Guy

KevIRL wrote: »

Bru/Derek - I've locked the other thread so that discussion is kept to this thread

(http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055412991 link to old thread)

Thanks kev

The Little Guy

*bump*

Don't forget guys the first 100 to register get to play a freeroll for a VIP package of:
1 free entry
accomodation for 2 people
1 free entry to side event of your choice if your are eliminated from the main event.

Mad Marty Wilson already confirmed for this event.

Certain other professionals aren't allowed to play this event, because (apparently) the leprechauns were naughty.

But who cares,
we will add more !!

The Leprechauns are making some people unhappy.
It's only because they, and the players, are starting to realise that Leprechauns are FOR REAL.

Bru

bohsman

The Little Guy wrote: »

*bump*

Don't forget guys the first 100 to register get to play a freeroll for a VIP package of:
1 free entry
accomodation for 2 people
1 free entry to side event of your choice if your are eliminated from the main event.

Certain other professionals already confirmed for this event.

Mad Marty Wilson aren't allowed to play this event, because (apparently) the leprechauns were naughty.

But who cares,
we will add more !!

The Leprechauns are making some people unhappy.
It's only because they, and the players, are starting to realise that Leprechauns are FOR REAL.

Bru

Would have made a lot more sense. Just dont give him a microphone.

The Little Guy

bohsman wrote: »

Would have made a lot more sense. Just dont give him a microphone.

:D:D nice piece of editing

bohsman

Living in Northwood Im still completely undecided between playing this, working it or going home for christmas.

The Little Guy

bohsman wrote: »

Living in Northwood Im still completely undecided between playing this, working it or going home for christmas.

If you come to work or play you'll be very welcome.

If you decide to go home, I hope you have an enjoyable time

Bru:)

The Clamper

i have the perfect solution, why not do all 3
work on day 1-a
go home at night and play day 1 b,

even better, if you dont make day 2, you could work again on that day too


it just doesnt get any better than this

and you live next door, so parking wont be a problem for you

Kimba

ah jesus dont give him options! you have to tell him one or other no options! lol

The Clamper

ok

Bohsman, you are playing day 1
you are dealing day 1b and the final day

The Little Guy

Kimba wrote: »

ah jesus dont give him options! you have to tell him one or other no options! lol

As you probably have noticed guys,
We have enlisted the help of Dani, who will run the show as far as dealers are concerned. Dani has a formidable reputation for getting things right.

Glad to have you on board danielle..;)

Bru

FuttBucker

is there a max to amount of players?

The Little Guy

FuttBucker wrote: »

is there a max to amount of players?

Yes FuttBucker, unfortunately we have to limit the number to 500 (250 day1A, 250 day1B).

Two reasons in particular
Comfort of players in the room & the need to finish the tournament on day 2.

Thanks

Bru

The Little Guy

Our online qualifers are now live guys:D

If I dare to quote The Clamper "when it's full, it's full"

thanks

Bru

The Little Guy

*bump*

official website for Leprechaun European Poker Open is now live
http://www.leprechaunpoker.com/promotions_lepo.php


thanks

Bru

Macspower

These satelites are hard to find on the site as they aren'y listed under satelites but under the main all sceduled tab..

am I right in saying a feeder on wednesday and thursday and main event satelite on sunday?

Will you be running some ticket only satelites as the package won't be of interest to some people and makes the prize fund very top heavey... not that I'll complain if I get one! but I can't see myself playing 50 rebuy for a 275 ticket even if it does include a 1k package on top

The Little Guy

Macspower wrote: »

These satelites are hard to find on the site as they aren'y listed under satelites but under the main all sceduled tab..

am I right in saying a feeder on wednesday and thursday and main event satelite on sunday?

Will you be running some ticket only satelites as the package won't be of interest to some people and makes the prize fund very top heavey... not that I'll complain if I get one! but I can't see myself playing 50 rebuy for a 275 ticket even if it does include a 1k package on top

Hi Macspower,

Thanks for letting me know this, I'll get it fixed.

All the satellites are listed under the "specials" tab.

There's a $27.50 shootout for one ticket.
also Wednesday & Thursday satellites are for tickets (1 for every $275 in prizepool). Sunday satellite is for package.

If there's another satellite you'd like to see on there, Pm me or post in the online tourney thread and I'll try and get it organised for you.

Mods: sorry for going off thread here.

Thanks

Bru

5starpool

it's your thread Bru. As long as it is about your tournie and you are happy with it, then as long as it is within the rules, we don't mind.

Macspower

The Little Guy wrote: »

Hi Macspower,

Thanks for letting me know this, I'll get it fixed.

All the satellites are listed under the "specials" tab.

There's a $27.50 shootout for one ticket.
also Wednesday & Thursday satellites are for tickets (1 for every $275 in prizepool). Sunday satellite is for package.

If there's another satellite you'd like to see on there, Pm me or post in the online tourney thread and I'll try and get it organised for you.

Mods: sorry for going off thread here.

Thanks

Bru

sorry misunderstood these then... presumed the wed and thursday were feeders to the sunday game... I'll give a few of these a shot then

EDIT... just see thread now in the online tourney section that explains all... perhaps a copy and paste here might not be a bad idea

5starpool

You might want to look up to post #2 Macs.....

nicnicnic

JP Poker wrote: »

Probably to late at this stage but i was going to suggest having 1 hour blinds day 1a and day 1b with 90 min blinds for day 2.

At my Masters this year I ran hour blinds for 10 levels followed by 90 min blinds thereafter and just about got it finished on the 3rd day with 180 runners.

I did have a few extra levels in JP Poker Masters that are not included here but for a $275 game I think your structure is excellent.

Very happy to see you've decided to get rid of the 25 chips earlier, should make thing run smoother.

Hey Bru, feel free to tell me to fook off and mind my business but I'm with JP and think that 60 minutes on day one moving to 90 minutes would be better, It would also give you a bit of room to maneuver. Either way looks a great event and I'll be there.

The Little Guy

nicnicnic wrote: »

Hey Bru, feel free to tell me to fook off and mind my business but I'm with JP and think that 60 minutes on day one moving to 90 minutes would be better, It would also give you a bit of room to maneuver. Either way looks a great event and I'll be there.

Thanks Nicky,
We will take JP's and your comments on board. its good to get feedback from people with experience such as yourselves.

We're sure to have a competitive event along with a bit of craic with you at the tables.


Bru

bohsman

The Clamper wrote: »

i have the perfect solution, why not do all 3
work on day 1-a
go home at night and play day 1 b,

even better, if you dont make day 2, you could work again on that day too


it just doesnt get any better than this

and you live next door, so parking wont be a problem for you

Ok, Im going to go home and fly back on the first day and play the next 2 days.

The Little Guy

Day 1A 27th December
7:30pm €100+€10 Holdem F/Out

Day 1B 28th December
7:30pm €100+€10 Holdem F/Out

Day 2 29th December
5pm €50+€10 PLO unlimited rebuys for first 60 minutes
7:30pm €100+€10 Holdem F/Out

Bru

The Clamper

bohsman wrote: »

Ok, Im going to go home and fly back on the first day and play the next 2 days.

GREAT STUFF BOH
looking forwad to have you donating to the already super value

derek

nicnicnic

The Little Guy wrote: »

Thanks Nicky,
We will take JP's and your comments on board. its good to get feedback from people with experience such as yourselves.

We're sure to have a competitive event along with a bit of craic with you at the tables.


Bru

Cheers Bru, I certainly wasn't being critical of what looks a fantastic structure,
rather thinking of the logistics of getting it finished on time from your end. Anyway looking forward to the event and registered for day b today.

The Little Guy

Free parking for 366 cars (tickets validated at reception).

Free wi-fi access throughout hotel.

Free Courtesy coach to & from Airport.

The Hotel has a comprehensive Dinner & Snack menu with waitress service available 24hrs if required.

We have also negotiated "event special meals",

Royal Flush Burger meal; (we've been promised these will be massive)
Poker Steak meal; (again, a BIG Meal)
These will cost €20 and can be ordered in advance by purchasing a voucher from one of the waiters/waitress's, which will avoid any waiting at the Dinner break.

Thanks

Bru

BigCityBanker

I dont know if this has been covered or not. But if I play the event will my prizemoney be paid in cash on the day? Or will it be paid into my poker account? I dont really want to scoop 10k and then have to wait around for the withdrawal process to complete before I can get my greasy hands on the cash - I mean the regulars in the Fitz would be outraged at this barrier to me doing my brains in there!! :pac:

can you let me know, it might sway me towards playing or not.

thechamp87

I'd like to know the answer to that as well, would prefer to have the cash paid out on the day. Can you confirm which will be the case please?

Also, I have a few other questions about the tournament, could you PM me a number I could get you on.

Cheers,
Adam

The Little Guy

BigCityBanker wrote: »

I dont know if this has been covered or not. But if I play the event will my prizemoney be paid in cash on the day? Or will it be paid into my poker account? I dont really want to scoop 10k and then have to wait around for the withdrawal process to complete before I can get my greasy hands on the cash - I mean the regulars in the Fitz would be outraged at this barrier to me doing my brains in there!! :pac:

can you let me know, it might sway me towards playing or not.

HI BCB,
Good to hear from someone oozing with so much confidence..
Be careful we don't put a bounty on ya..:pac:

Glad you brought this up, as it was something we have thought long and hard about.

In the interest of security (both ourselves and players) we decided on the safest option, which is to pay prizemonies back to players accounts.

We However, will endevour to make sure that winners will be able to withdraw as expeditiously as is possible.


Thanks again for your input

Bru

The Clamper

BigCityBanker wrote: »

I dont know if this has been covered or not. But if I play the event will my prizemoney be paid in cash on the day? Or will it be paid into my poker account? I dont really want to scoop 10k and then have to wait around for the withdrawal process to complete before I can get my greasy hands on the cash - I mean the regulars in the Fitz would be outraged at this barrier to me doing my brains in there!! :pac:

can you let me know, it might sway me towards playing or not.

IS THERE ANY CHANCE THAT YOU COULD FURNISH DETAILS OF YOUR WIN RATES ETC, I AM TRYING TO CALCULATE ODDS

maybe as you are in the business, you would like to assist us in creating odds of players scooping 10k + into their greasy hands

i admire your confidence, you are clearly playing well /running hot and have correctly set your sights on the main target, i.e. top 1% of players

we hope you can make the event and that you do really well too, i wont put your name on the trophy just yet though, as luck sometimes plays a part in poker tournaments, good and bad

thanks for your input Noel, always a pleasure

Derek

FuttBucker

The poker room tallaght are doin satellites for this tourney, are you linked with these sats and do you know what the story is with them? Or do i have to ask them to find out?

Grafter

What day is yer man Mad Marty playing?

I was looking forward to this until I heard he was coming.

Is there a bounty on his head?

If there is, do we have to cut it off to win, or will shooting him be OK?

The Little Guy

FuttBucker wrote: »

The poker room tallaght are doin satellites for this tourney, are you linked with these sats and do you know what the story is with them? Or do i have to ask them to find out?

Yeah, Ross has kindly agreed to hold a few sats..

But you would need to discuss the finer details with him

Thanks

Bru

The Little Guy

Grafter wrote: »

What day is yer man Mad Marty playing?

I was looking forward to this until I heard he was coming.

Is there a bounty on his head?

If there is, do we have to cut it off to win, or will shooting him be OK?

That's a shame Grafter, especially after he asked for the draw to be fixed so as he could sit next to ya..:D

Day 1b (Me thinks):eek:


Bru

The Clamper

Mad Marty has a bizzarre sense of humour, so bizzarre in fact that it can come accross as quite funny and lots of people like his kind of lunacy

he is called MAD Marty for a reason, that reason my be because he is in fact actually MAD

I think he is very amusing, but then i am a bit mad myself, so that could explain a lot

if you find yourself stiing next to Mr Marty, dont like his madcap fun, and dont own a set of earplugs, just ask to be moved or to have him moved

we dont mind anyone asking, even you

however, we may move you to a table with Big City Banker on it and there is only 1 move allowed per day

hope to see you go deep at this one

Derek

The Little Guy

The Clamper wrote: »

...however, we may move you to a table with Big City Banker on it....


Derek

I Know BCB sounds confident.

does this mean the Clamper fears a Shark attack ??

thechamp87

The Little Guy wrote: »

HI BCB,
Good to hear from someone oozing with so much confidence..
Be careful we don't put a bounty on ya..:pac:

Glad you brought this up, as it was something we have thought long and hard about.

In the interest of security (both ourselves and players) we decided on the safest option, which is to pay prizemonies back to players accounts.

We However, will endevour to make sure that winners will be able to withdraw as expeditiously as is possible.


Thanks again for your input

Bru

I have to be honest and say that because of this, I will not be playing the tournament. At all the bigger live events the prize money is available to be payed out on the day, so this shouldn't be a problem. I don't see why other tournament organisers, with much bigger prizepools, can have this option available and you can't. I don't mean to sound smart when I say this, but if you are offering free parking and courtesy coaches, then surely you can afford to have proper security in place to watch over things. In fairness these days in a large poker tournament €50,000 isn't a lot.

Paying out on the day makes everything much more transparent and I would be much more inclined to play to if it was payed on the day. Because of this lack of transparency I think a lot of people will be turned away.

Good luck with the event though. It looks good, and fair play for taking on board the suggestions by various people regarding the structure.

Adam

The Little Guy

The only answer I can give you on this is;

We're not the first to pay out in this way, and no doubt this tournament won't be the last either

I'm sorry you feel unable to attend because of this

Good luck

Bru

5starpool

I'd much prefer physical payouts too, but it probably won't stop me playing.

connie147

The Little Guy wrote: »

The only answer I can give you on this is;

We're not the first to pay out in this way, and no doubt this tournament won't be the last either

I'm sorry you feel unable to attend because of this

Good luck

Bru

Hi Bru,
Why not consider the best of both worlds and keep everybody happy. Would it be possible to pay out 30% cash and the remainder into an account?
Its handy for players who want to leave a decent tip, play cash tables and celebrate their winnings to have some of their winnings paid on the day.
Loks like a great event,

Connie

JP Poker

connie147 wrote: »

Hi Bru,
Why not consider the best of both worlds and keep everybody happy. Would it be possible to pay out 30% cash and the remainder into an account?
Its handy for players who want to leave a decent tip, play cash tables and celebrate their winnings to have some of their winnings paid on the day.
Loks like a great event,

Connie

I think this would be a good idea, for the reasons above.

Might get some more players aswell.

The Little Guy

Connie & JP Thanks for stealing my thunder...LOL

I was due to make this announcement next week.

The Leprechaun European Poker Open has just been granted European Ranking Status.

In Order to fulfill our obligations for this we cannot restrict all registrations to happen online.

We have authorised a few clubs around the country to organise satellites for the event, tickets for which will be valued at €200+€20.
We will pay this cash out on the day on a percentage basis.

The clubs concerned will communicate with their members.
Any club wishing to be added should contact me directly.

I hope this is as clear as mud to you as it is to me:)

Thanks

Bru

The Clamper

yes, thats perfectly clear

a % can be paid on the day in cash

this % to be finalised in time

European Ranking points are very important to a lot of players and will certainly encourage them towards turning up

I think its a bit strong to suggest non transparency, but if that how not paying on the day is perceived by a player, then that is their right

Its a pity that it would stop somone from playing and if that situation should change, we will post it here

Its really great to get suggestions from people as to how we might improve the event and we have taken them on board in an effort to make it super dooper

we look forward to seeing you there, keep them suggestions coming

Thanks

Derek

The Little Guy

There's a very high probability that this will be the last European Ranking Tournament of 2008.
http://www.pokerineurope.com/majortournaments/index.php?year=2008

So it could get interesting.

just remember guys "When she's full, she's full"

Bru

The Poker Room

Hi,

Just a note to remind people that we are running a €27 Satellite tonight for a Ticket to the event on the 27th, 28th, 29th of December.

We are guaranteeing one ticket and one ticket for every 10 runners, if there is more than 10 player but less than 20 for example there will be cash prizes. We payout 110% of the prize pool, so great value.

So get down to The Poker Room tonight and win a ticket for this great event.

Questions Ross 086-2301229 http://www.thepokerroomtallaght.com

The Little Guy

The Poker Room wrote: »

Hi,

Just a note to remind people that we are running a €27 Satellite tonight for a Ticket to the event on the 27th, 28th, 29th of December.

We are guaranteeing one ticket and one ticket for every 10 runners, if there is more than 10 player but less than 20 for example there will be cash prizes. We payout 110% of the prize pool, so great value.

So get down to The Poker Room tonight and win a ticket for this great event.

Questions Ross 086-2301229 http://www.thepokerroomtallaght.com

Nice one Ross..;)