Poker Society

IrishMike

Anyone know if there is a poker society in UL?
Saw some posts on ulsu but they are months old.
Got any info then let me know

kodute

I don't think there is a poker soc per sé. but there was a few poker nights (every wednesday night?) in the scolars before the end of last semester.

pity its closed down now...

Mr. CooL ICE

There was a big clampdown on 'poker nights' - not just in UL, but in all pubs that operated them throughout ireland, because theyve become pretty popular lately. Reason being that there was a law passed sometime in the 50s, banning any gambling events (or anything recognised as gambling) from taking place in any premises where alcohol was being sold.

Apparently until that law was passed, people would get pissed, play poker, and then bet their houses, etc.

440Hz

Can't say for sure about UL, but I know we tried to set one up in UCC and we were not allowed. Apparently they do not allow CLubs/Socs that promote gambling!!

Tbh I'd say you are out of luck, 'cept for whatever private games are going on!

440Hz

oops sorry! Apparently Wrixon gave the go ahead last year in UCC... we begged for four years and noone listened... so maybe you could pull off the same here in UL

IrishMike

there used to be a tournament in the lodge (not the niteclub obviously) every tuesday
as far as i remember
that seems to be gone now too
goddammit i need a credit card
world series of poker watch ur ass then i tell u !

cooperguy

If there is a poker club I havent heard of it but I would definatly be interested in joining if one was set up

Peteee

440Hz wrote:

Can't say for sure about UL, but I know we tried to set one up in UCC and we were not allowed. Apparently they do not allow CLubs/Socs that promote gambling!!

Tbh I'd say you are out of luck, 'cept for whatever private games are going on!

Our house tbh

kaimera

Peteee wrote:

440Hz wrote:

Can't say for sure about UL, but I know we tried to set one up in UCC and we were not allowed. Apparently they do not allow CLubs/Socs that promote gambling!!

Tbh I'd say you are out of luck, 'cept for whatever private games are going on!

Our house tbh

...cept when i play. Damn lack of understanding

Vuk

Peteee wrote:

Our house tbh

Yes, yes , I pwn all your chips!!!

To the OP, wander over to the SU and have a chat with em.

Brendygg

seen a flyer wth holdem poker night at the arena starting from week 2 on monday nites cant remember wat time its starting though

doc71

every tuesday boylesports poker in south court dealers tables etc

Brendygg

wats the entry and reg for the southcourt

doc71

50 + 15 on rebuy or top up 50 + 10. Yes it is expensive but worth a look, but seems to be the only "legal" game in town...the city is crying out for a card club

check out www.pokerevents.ie

Duff Man Jr.

The Southcourt is well worth checking out, very well run with dealers. In the first issue of poker player ire it said there was a soc starting this year, and i heard it one or two other places too!
When is the thing in the cateen on - where all the clubs have their stands set up?

Mr. CooL ICE

Apparently it was on tuesday and wednesday or something. I found out about it after it was over. Fecking typical.

IrishMike

Well i emailed paul lee head of the clubs and societies in the su
will see what he says
until then it looks like its the internet
cause at the moment southcourt is too expensive for me

Sergeant Horse

GSoc is hoping to host a few Poker Nights this year. log onto our website and inquire.

www.gsoc.net

kodute

But poker isnt a game! its a way of life...

Brendygg

did anyone else see dat flyer with poker at the arena on monday nite want to no the time its on.
thanks

Sergeant Horse

kodute wrote:

But poker isnt a game! its a way of life...

life is just a game. :P

by the way. who liked my camoflague gear on Wednesday night

Brendygg

anybody want to share a taxi to this tomoro nite.

Venue :South Court Hotel
Address :Limerick
Limerick
Date : Tuesday 04th of October 2005
Registration Time : 19:30
Game Start Time : 20:00
Estimated Finish Time : Not Specified

Prize Pool : EUR 10 000 e s t
Buy In : EUR 50
Reg Fee : EUR 15
Additional Info : One re-buy only@50plus10
http://www.poker.ie/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=403&Itemid=127

IrishMike

Hi Mike,

nothing that I aware of re a poker club, if you want to set it up you will need to call in to me with one or two others who are willing to set this up and I'll go through what is expected from a students union point of view.
Regards,

Paul

Just got that from students union
Now id love to have a society BUT im heading on holidays soon so i can help
out but im wondering if there was anyone interested with some time on their
hands to help get this up and running
Just an idea

Duff Man Jr.

I'm more of a moan from the sidelines kinda guy. But someone should go for it.

ghost-snot

we dont want to be members of no poindexter club, we want a poker club!

ghost-snot

do they have a poker club now just notice this thread is 2 years old

sceptre

Yes. It's currently headed by Stephen Carmody. They've been running stuff all through the year on Mondays and they ran an intervarsity at the end of April.

dK1NG

sceptre wrote:

Yes. It's currently headed by Stephen Carmody. They've been running stuff all through the year on Mondays and they ran an intervarsity at the end of April.

REALLY?? Ya coulda fooled me - i've emailed em twice recently and they havent even had the courtesy to reply!!!:mad:

Pity we dont have a set-up like they have up in DIT or in UCC, from what i've heard they have a real poker soc!

sceptre

dK1NG wrote:

REALLY?? Ya coulda fooled me - i've emailed em twice recently and they havent even had the courtesy to reply!!!:mad:

Well, their contact details may be set up incorrectly. Did you use the contact form on the UL clubs and socs page (it's there that the details may be wrong, though they should be the most current)? Or maybe they're not good at answering emails.

edit: turns out they have a bebo page which includes contact details.

440Hz

dK1NG wrote:

Pity we dont have a set-up like they have up in DIT or in UCC, from what i've heard they have a real poker soc!

After a hell of a lot of work yeah... when i was in UCC we tried for 4 years to set up a Poker soc but we were not allowed as it was seen as promoting gambling. I think it was the year after I left that the lads who stayed on to do the a masters there managed to get it, and that was only cos one of their mates had the final say at the time.

cooperguy

cooperguy wrote:

If there is a poker club I havent heard of it but I would definatly be interested in joining if one was set up

Now that's a blast from the past!! Iv since discovered the poker society and joined it. Then realized the weekly games are badly structured and ran and dont go to them anymore. They are only good for the nights where you can qualify for intervarsities. If you want a good weekly tournament go to the one at Groody bar at 20:00 on a Monday. Im a regular there!! (and no I dont run it:D) It will be back next semester.

ghost-snot

how much is entry, better be cheapish

cooperguy

If your on about the Groody Tournament its €10 in and 1 €10 buy back.

Burning Eclipse

I want a game badly. Any poker goin on in Castletroy at the moment or is the place dry until september? I'd rather not have to go into town for a game, but am slowly realising it's prob my only hope...

hoody

call in to the hurlers, they were running a very successful poker night on a monday night over the last year with both locals/students playing. i wasn't playing myself but was often up there for "one" while there was a decently organised poker session in swing. probably still going.

dK1NG

Burning Eclipse wrote:

I want a game badly. Any poker goin on in Castletroy at the moment or is the place dry until september? I'd rather not have to go into town for a game, but am slowly realising it's prob my only hope...

myself and a mate are looking for a game too, so if theres anything happening please keep us informed.

cooperguy

Ya me too!! Id love to try that new casino in town too. Its supposed to be good, has anybody tried it?