100% of IRISH OPEN winnings to charity

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 12:43PM #1

Ok.
Heres the plan.
I'm going to play the Irish Open main event and whatever I win I will give 100% to charity.
I want anyone thats interested in buying a % to register there interest here or on boards poker fourm.

1% = €40
3% = $120
etc.
I am taking only my accommodation out of this, nothing else. The balance goes into the pot.

Please put your Name/% wanted/your choosen charity/contact detail

If/when I cash your charity gets the % of the prize money you invested.

Email me your interest to: thailandpokernights@hotmail.com

Why am doing this...because it would be amazing to get to a final table and give all the money to charity.
I also want any online poker site to get involved and I'll stick there logo on my clothing.
So let everyone know about this and lets get the 100% sold.

Ian Whitty

KevIRL · 03-04-2009 02:23PM

Good luck with this Ian

Just to clarify, you are playing anyway and plan to donate any winnings to charity. So for instance if you only sell 5% you will stump up the other 95% and donate any winnings to charity?

KoolKid · 03-04-2009 02:37PM

Well done Very generous :cool:

RichieLawlor · 03-04-2009 03:07PM

If i buy some % will you wear a logo with my name and picture on it

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 03:21PM

RichieLawlor wrote: »

If i buy some % will you wear a logo with my name and picture on it

Of course...its for charity.

thepokerroom · 03-04-2009 03:28PM

looks good i will donate, e-mail you the details later.

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Ok.
Heres the plan.
I'm going to play the Irish Open main event and whatever I win I will give 100% to charity.
I want anyone thats interested in buying a % to register there interest here or on boards poker fourm.

1% = €40
3% = $120
etc.
I am taking only my accommodation out of this, nothing else. The balance goes into the pot.

Please put your Name/% wanted/your choosen charity/contact detail

If/when I cash your charity gets the % of the prize money you invested.

Email me your interest to: thailandpokernights@hotmail.com

Why am doing this...because it would be amazing to get to a final table and give all the money to charity.
I also want any online poker site to get involved and I'll stick there logo on my clothing.
So let everyone know about this and lets get the 100% sold.

Ian Whitty

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 03:28PM

KevIRL wrote: »

Good luck with this Ian

Just to clarify, you are playing anyway and plan to donate any winnings to charity. So for instance if you only sell 5% you will stump up the other 95% and donate any winnings to charity?

I'd hope to get the 100% its only €40 and the buyer picks the charity.
In all reality I'd need to get 80% to do it.

The online poker sites, Irish poker clubs and tournament organisers should be helping out, as for such a small fee they get their name put to a very good cause, and Imagine if I won 50k+ I'd be so sick (joking) handing it all over to charity.

I think its a great idea and as a gesture I'll take:

1% for "friends of saint Patrick hospital waterford" the goverment are trying to close it down.

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 03:30PM

thepokerroom wrote: »

looks good i will donate, e-mail you the details later.

The first on the list ... well done and Many thanks.
Don't forget to list your charity.

Donkathon · 03-04-2009 04:39PM

nice idea, but could we not just put €50 in the blind box same thing?

KevinK · 03-04-2009 04:46PM

Donkathon wrote: »

nice idea, but could we not just put €50 in the blind box same thing?

..unless he wins it.

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 04:56PM

Donkathon wrote: »

nice idea, but could we not just put €50 in the blind box same thing?

Put it in the blind box and it is €50.
I know its a long shot but could turn it into something much more.
If your not in you can't win.

My belief is anyone can win any tournament (Jerry Yang W.S.O.P Main Event)
Can you imagine me getting to a final table and the buzz.. and the €40 would become so much more.

Businesses that donate/sponsor can write it off against tax.
I think it would also be a way of clubs/sites/tourny organisers the chance to give something back. I've nothing to gain from this, but would love to make this happen. Would be interesting to see how other players would feel about knocking out the "guy trying to raise money for charity".

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 04:57PM

KevinK wrote: »

..unless he wins it.

Can you imagine me with a cheque for €700,000 and then handing it back.
would be worth the €40 lol

KevIRL · 03-04-2009 04:59PM

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

I think its a great idea and as a gesture I'll take:

1% for "friends of saint Patrick hospital waterford" the goverment are trying to close it down.

So again, for clarity's sake. You are only playing if the full 100% is put up by donators? (inluding the 1% you will take)

Its important to be transparent on this to avoid confusion later

What happens to monies donated if say only 45% of the figure is reached?

CHD · 03-04-2009 05:02PM

Will you be putting anything up yourself? Have you got a ticket? Are you only playing if you get the 100%?

Ace2007 · 03-04-2009 05:05PM

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Put it in the blind box and it is €50.
I know its a long shot but could turn it into something much more.
If your not in you can't win.

My belief is anyone can win any tournament (Jerry Yang W.S.O.P Main Event)
Can you imagine me getting to a final table and the buzz.. and the €40 would become so much more.

Businesses that donate/sponsor can write it off against tax.
I think it would also be a way of clubs/sites/tourny organisers the chance to give something back. I've nothing to gain from this, but would love to make this happen. Would be interesting to see how other players would feel about knocking out the "guy trying to raise money for charity".

Correct me if i'm wrong here - but basically what you sayin is, i want to play the IO and if you get €3500 from "sponsors" then you'll play the event and give whatever you cash to a charity of the people who sponsors you choose.

I can't quite see how someone can write this off for tax - the money is going directly from me to you for you to play in an event which you may or may not cash in - and hence money may not actually go to charity...

Edit: the title reads " 100% of Irish Open winnings to charity: does this mean if you cash for say €4000 that you only give 500 to charity?

Again if i have this wrong then sorry but thats what it reads to me

Donkathon · 03-04-2009 05:09PM

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Put it in the blind box and it is €50

Put it in the tournament and it could be a waste of €50

Donkathon · 03-04-2009 05:17PM

KevinK wrote: »

..unless he wins it.

Imagine if trocaire had that attitude

Sorry kids, have to wait few more days were puttin all the money into a tournament so ye have to stay hungy for a few more days but if we win you all can eat stake

Duff Man Jr. · 03-04-2009 05:20PM

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Put it in the blind box and it is €50.
I know its a long shot but could turn it into something much more.
If your not in you can't win.

My belief is anyone can win any tournament (Jerry Yang W.S.O.P Main Event)
Can you imagine me getting to a final table and the buzz.. and the €40 would become so much more.

Businesses that donate/sponsor can write it off against tax.
I think it would also be a way of clubs/sites/tourny organisers the chance to give something back. I've nothing to gain from this, but would love to make this happen. Would be interesting to see how other players would feel about knocking out the "guy trying to raise money for charity".

?????
Free weekend in Dublin,
The expeience of playing with "famous" players,
Probally a good sponsership deal if you do win,
And more that im too lazy to think of.

This reminds me of David Brent wanting to be remembered for his large annonamus donations to charity.

Donkathon · 03-04-2009 05:26PM

ring up what ever charity you would like to donate to

say, i've got €40 here will i entrust it to some to play poker with and try win more or will i give you the €40 ?????

wonder what the answer would be

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 05:28PM

Duff Man Jr. wrote: »

?????
Free weekend in Dublin,
The expeience of playing with "famous" players,
Probally a good sponsership deal if you do win,
And more that im too lazy to think of.

This reminds me of David Brent wanting to be remembered for his large annonamus donations to charity.

If you read back I said id pay 20%. (€700 if the 100% was not reached)
If you knew me you would know Im not into playing with famous players.
I play poker for a living not for fame and I would be playing this for FREE.

Its a idea guys....if it works it works... my god ..has anyone anything positive to say. "free weekend" Im trying to get the hotel room free from citywest.

And yes you can claim sponsorship and donations in your tax returns

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 05:31PM

Donkathon wrote: »

ring up what ever charity you would like to donate to

say, i've got €40 here will i entrust it to some to play poker with and try win more or will i give you the €40 ?????

wonder what the answer would be

So donate it to charity then as this is not for you.. thanks for your comments.
Its an idea.
What if on Monday the same guy is in the tournament.....still a bad idea.
Life is about taking chances.

strewelpeter · 03-04-2009 05:34PM

Is this an April fools?

Edit: I see your last posts so clearly it is not.

So I have a budget of money to donate to charity in the year and you want me to put some of that up so that you can play the IO with the prospect of a return if you cash. And you want a % of my charitable contribution to cover your expenses for the weekend.
I really hate to sound negative about stuff like this because I guess you sincerely believe that this is in some way a good idea, frankly your proposal is ridiculous.

shanethemofo · 03-04-2009 05:42PM

It seems to be a good idea if you are a good player and have a decent shot of doing well.

So basically if i buy 1% then i get to pick a charity which 1% of your total winnings will go to.

You shouldnt use any of the money to pay for a room though. Try get some other boardsie to put you up for the night or something?

Ste05 · 03-04-2009 05:49PM

KevIRL wrote: »

So again, for clarity's sake. You are only playing if the full 100% is put up by donators? (inluding the 1% you will take)

Its important to be transparent on this to avoid confusion later

What happens to monies donated if say only 45% of the figure is reached?

.

semibluff · 03-04-2009 05:51PM

take the room on the chin or get it for free and alot of the issues here should be solved.

Also, post the infamous hendon mob profile, may help too.

Obv if people want to donate 40 to charity and see it get there, then going straight to the charity is the best way, but seeing that in this forum/world we are a bunch of sicko gamblers and that in all reality there is alot bigger chance of us transferring a few dollars on stars than going to the hassle of actually getting it to a charity, then i dont mind the idea at all.

Is like strewelpeter says you have a set amount that you give to charity each year, then ignore this but id imagine that people dont. Its a novel different idea and if you iron out a few of the details then its something that could work (then i may donate/gamble/wave my money goodbye myself).

to those who are knocking it, if you do infact donate money regularly and see this as a risk with your money, then fair enough - but id imagine that very few actually do, so a new novel idea can do no harm.

Gl with it

semibluff · 03-04-2009 05:53PM

just to say that if a user friendly kind generous poker room wanted to get involved and guarantee say a 1k donation to a charity, even if he doesnt cash, then that would be very decent . . .

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 05:58PM

The hotel cost seems to have become a problem.

I'll pay all costs.

Im now at a loss to play this event and do this but I'll pay it.
hotel room is €120x3=360 and food etc. so about€450.
cool I'm therefore putting €450 into this.

Any other problem's or idea's ?

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 06:01PM

semibluff wrote: »

just to say that if a user friendly kind generous poker room wanted to get involved and guarantee say a 1k donation to a charity, even if he doesnt cash, then that would be very decent . . .

Or a Online poker site that wants to give back. After all remember all that rake we pay lol.

If you look at this for what it is.
I wanna cash and hand over a cheque to charity.
I'm giving up 3-4days and expences.

oneillMan999 · 03-04-2009 08:10PM

you sound like you wanna play the irish open but cant afford it, its ok, we`ve all been there but doin somethin like this is ludicrous imho.
ask urself....have you ever heard of this type of thing happening before> anyone?...NO, because it dosent happen m8.

anyway, gl if you DO manage to get a seat.

and for those reasons.... IM OUT!

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 09:49PM

oneillMan999 wrote: »

you sound like you wanna play the irish open but cant afford it, its ok, we`ve all been there but doin somethin like this is ludicrous imho.
ask urself....have you ever heard of this type of thing happening before> anyone?...NO, because it dosent happen m8.

anyway, gl if you DO manage to get a seat.

and for those reasons.... IM OUT!

I'm probably gonna play it anyway.
Why do you think I would wanna play a tournament I can't get anything from?

Think about this..I pay €400+ in expences to experence playing in a tournament I can't profit from.....really good idea unless this was a genuine offer. I get the buzz from the idea of making a difference.
If you knew me you would know I can afford to play it lol.
Some people just like to try new things and help others out.

Thanks for your positive thoughts .

Ste05 · 03-04-2009 10:12PM

Is it a 100% or nothing offer??

What happens if you only sell 45%???

Kev's asked this twice now and no response.

THEIRISHMOB · 03-04-2009 11:09PM

Ste05 wrote: »

Is it a 100% or nothing offer??

What happens if you only sell 45%???

Kev's asked this twice now and no response.

I answered it very early.

I'd hope to get the 100% its only €40 and the buyer picks the charity.
In all reality I'd need to get 80% to do it.

Now on top of that I have €450 in expences.

If I get less than 80% I don't do it.

oneillMan999 · 05-04-2009 01:08AM

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

I'm probably gonna play it anyway.
Why do you think I would wanna play a tournament I can't get anything from?

Think about this..I pay €400+ in expences to experence playing in a tournament I can't profit from.....really good idea unless this was a genuine offer. I get the buzz from the idea of making a difference.
If you knew me you would know I can afford to play it lol.
Some people just like to try new things and help others out.

Thanks for your positive thoughts .

seems like you only want positive thoughts but this is a forum m8...all thoughts are welcome, positive or not.

I just dont think its a good idea..sorry dude. :rolleyes:

thechamp87 · 05-04-2009 03:25AM

Can you explain why 1% costs €40??
Also, I wouldn't have much interest in shippin someone €40 with the email - thailandpokernights@....

HIVeindhoven · 05-04-2009 04:35AM

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

I'm probably gonna play it anyway.
Why do you think I would wanna play a tournament I can't get anything from?

Think about this..I pay €400+ in expences to experence playing in a tournament I can't profit from.....really good idea unless this was a genuine offer. I get the buzz from the idea of making a difference.
If you knew me you would know I can afford to play it lol.
Some people just like to try new things and help others out.

Thanks for your positive thoughts .

LOl at making a difference. If you want to make a difference i'm sure there is plenty of charities that could do with your time.
The only difference you'll make with this half-baked scheme is to Paddy powers rake.

CHD · 05-04-2009 04:36AM

HIVeindhoven wrote: »

LOl at making a difference. If you want to make a difference i'm sure there is plenty od charities that could do with your time.
The only difference you'll make this half-baked scheme is to Paddy powers rake.

Well said.

carfax · 05-04-2009 09:42AM

Hi Ian,

Got the PM. this is not the type of charity donation that I would be interested in making.

Best of luck.

Stephen.

THEIRISHMOB · 05-04-2009 12:30PM

thechamp87 wrote: »

Can you explain why 1% costs €40??
Also, I wouldn't have much interest in shippin someone €40 with the email - thailandpokernights@....

Its a business I own www.thailandpokernights.com

Ok can you please close this tread .... waste of time.

dannydiamond · 05-04-2009 12:34PM

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Its a business I own www.thailandpokernights.com

Ok can you please close this tread .... waste of time.

You're running tournies in Thailand????

We are a members only club that run live Poker games in Thailand.

All our games are held in exclusive venues and are 100% safe and secure.

Professional dealers and floor manager - Casino style tables and chips.
No Limit Hold’em or Omaha.

We currently Operate in Bangkok but will be opening in Phuket, Ko-Samui and Chiang Mai soon.

THEIRISHMOB · 05-04-2009 12:44PM

I would like to thank all the individuals and clubs that sent me offers and messages of support but due to the negitive feedback I have decided to not do this.

It was a genuine offer to give both my time and money to take part in this event and try and raise a lot of money for everyone's charities.

After 2 years posting on this, I can't believe what other reason people would think I would want to do this other than for genuine reasons. I'm not short of a few quid and I would have loved to cash and hand it all over. That would have been my "buzz".

Anyway once again thanks to those that sent offers and messages of support.

Ian

Fatboydim · 05-04-2009 12:53PM

Ian if you're not short of cash why not play and give away 50% instead or do something like that?

Alternatively you might be interested in something Pokerevents.ie and JP are organising at Citywest in August of this year.

Announcement soon.

It's a shame people are so cynical.

Theresalwaysone · 05-04-2009 01:41PM

carfax wrote: »

Hi Ian,

Got the PM. this is not the type of charity donation that I would be interested in making.

Best of luck.

Stephen.

Why didnt you just PM him back? Whats the point of that post?

Theresalwaysone · 05-04-2009 01:43PM

I applaud the intention of doing some charity work and wp IrishMob but the execution (this idea) is a little naive.

JP Poker · 05-04-2009 03:26PM

Hi Ian,

Sorry for getting back to you so late.

If this does go ahead I'll take 2.5% or €100 for cancer research

Jayminator · 05-04-2009 08:27PM

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

And yes you can claim sponsorship and donations in your tax returns

Provided the money goes directly to a charity and you can show a record or a receipt. This money or sponsorship to play the IO is going to you and not directly to a charity. Your winnings are going to charity not the €40 people donate to pay your entry fee... You wont get tax relief on this im afraid.

Anyhow gl with it for a worthy cause. WP

100% of IRISH OPEN winnings to charity

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