Poker Club?

NeVeR · 19-06-2003 09:42PM

I will be having some poker nights in my house,

I got 500 11.5 gram clay casino poker ships from the US, well they are on the way to me, should be here soon,

they are in a nice case,

If people are interested in a few games let me know,

Hyzepher · 19-06-2003 09:56PM

I have 400 chips I got in vegas last year. So if we pool together we would have enough for 8 - 10 if needed.

Hyzepher

Samson · 19-06-2003 10:25PM

I'd be up for a poker night alright, would be good craic.
However, being a complete novice, I imagine I'd lose my shirt.

Hyzepher mentioned Texas hold-em, I think it would be best to stick to 5 card draw though. Keep it simple.

Note to self: must rent out Rounders again.

DeVore · 19-06-2003 10:26PM

See the way I look at it is this:
We could kinda run the night ourselves and all but why not let the pro's sort it all out and we turn up and play.

42 people x25 is 1050 of which 550 comes back out in prize money. Now since the lads must have 7 dealers working that night thats about 80 notes each for an evenings work... seems reasonable.

To get at *least* your cash back you only have to win your table (therefore getting into the final).

DeV.

jd · 19-06-2003 10:34PM

Originally posted by DeVore

To get at *least* your cash back you only have to win your table (therefore getting into the final).

DeV.

You can merge tables as the night moves on-it may speed things up
eg if you start with 7 tables of 6 ,then 4 of 6 etc
final table are in the money

Makaveli · 20-06-2003 02:23AM

The game they play on Late Night Poker would be the easiest to play and also the most fun.
I'd be up for this too. Not that I'm any good, but if it's done properly it's good fun.

jd · 20-06-2003 08:16AM

Originally posted by Makaveli
The game they play on Late Night Poker would be the easiest to play and also the most fun.
I'd be up for this too. Not that I'm any good, but if it's done properly it's good fun.

Texan Hold'em-and I agree

oh an no wild cards etc-keep to the standard rules..

ToxicPaddy · 20-06-2003 08:40AM

Originally posted by DapperGent
Does anyone know anywhere in town or online that you can buy a set of poker ships?

Here ya go

By the way, count me in..

I spent 2 years of college playing poker.. that was the life *sigh*

:D:D:D

Hyzepher · 20-06-2003 08:51AM

Originally posted by DeVore
See the way I look at it is this:
We could kinda run the night ourselves and all but why not let the pro's sort it all out and we turn up and play.

42 people x25 is 1050 of which 550 comes back out in prize money. Now since the lads must have 7 dealers working that night thats about 80 notes each for an evenings work... seems reasonable.

To get at *least* your cash back you only have to win your table (therefore getting into the final).

DeV.

I think this is the way to go for our first outing - put the organisational pressure on someone else until we see how many regulars we can get.

Now all that is left is to sign up at poker.ie and see how many we can get for the next night.

If you are interested sign up at www.poker.ie

Hyzepher

Hyzepher · 20-06-2003 08:59AM

Just went to the site to sign up but it isn't that straight forward. There is no online registration and the printable form doesn't give you an address to sent it to.

I emailled the guy in charge - Con Ward - and asked him to come back to boards.ie and answer any questions we might have.

Hyzepher

DMC · 20-06-2003 02:13PM

Originally posted by DMC
Chips I presume DapperGent?

Yes, you can get them in that wee shop that sells odds and ends for the house behind the Carphone Warehouse in Liffey Valley. I cant remember the name, but you can get full poker sets there.

Special Days is the name, just remembered.

DeVore · 21-06-2003 12:45PM

I think we could easily gather 42 people for a night on our own. I think thats a better way of doing it then trying to get us all signed up on the site...

DeV.

DapperGent · 21-06-2003 12:55PM

Originally posted by DMC
Special Days is the name, just remembered.

Good man DMC. Cheers. Now to go all the way to LIffey Valley.

Ugh.

DeVore, I dunno I reckon that gathering 42 interesteds wouldn't be too hard, but getting 42 to agree on a night and actually turn up cash in hand might be a bit tougher.

Hats off if you manage it. I'll be there.:)

Carnate · 21-06-2003 01:49PM

ok so we have enough interest in this i say Devs Idea is best we do our own poker night, any one agree

we need a show of hands.

"MY HAND"

KdjaCL · 21-06-2003 02:00PM

Yeah i be up for that.
Poker can be good fun even when losing

kdjac

uzami · 21-06-2003 03:03PM

we need a show of hands.

yes....preferably city centre based

conward · 21-06-2003 10:36PM

Tickets to the tournament on the 8th of july are selling out fast. Contact Con 0861085569 for membership with in 2 days.

cormie · 22-06-2003 04:00PM

Hello,
this is Cormac from poker.ie. I am glad to see the interest in poker tournaments in Ireland. I notice you talk of organising your own tournaments. This will be no doubt more costly than attending poker.ie tournaments, chips, cards and most of all a venue! poker.ie offers a fair game for everyone. The first tournament will be held in Bray, located close to the dart line for easy access. There will also be a bar open on the night. If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to ask, I will respond to them as often as possible.
Regards,
Cormac O'Sheehan

DMC · 22-06-2003 05:36PM

Originally posted by Carnate
ok so we have enough interest in this i say Devs Idea is best we do our own poker night, any one agree

we need a show of hands.

"MY HAND"

Cash me in!

DeVore · 22-06-2003 05:53PM

Originally posted by cormie
Hello,
this is Cormac from poker.ie. I am glad to see the interest in poker tournaments in Ireland. I notice you talk of organising your own tournaments. This will be no doubt more costly than attending poker.ie tournaments, chips, cards and most of all a venue! poker.ie offers a fair game for everyone. The first tournament will be held in Bray, located close to the dart line for easy access. There will also be a bar open on the night. If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to ask, I will respond to them as often as possible.
Regards,
Cormac O'Sheehan

Hi, welcome to Boards. I'm resident caretaker round here.

What we're looking to do is to organise a night for Boards people (theres a lot of us as you can see

).

We'll pay the same as you usually charge for the same prizes etc, its just that we are kinda tribal and wont to have a closed night for ourselves (though I am giving serious thought to popping along to your night anyway!). Some people here would feel a bit dubious about just turning up and playing with the poker sharks you might have as regulars.

So, if you guys want to team up with us and get a separate night for Boardsters we can bring the people.
Give it some thought anyway...

Can I ask you one thing? Do you have dealers or is each person expected to deal at each table?

DeV.

cormie · 22-06-2003 08:06PM

Originally posted by DeVore
Hi, welcome to Boards. I'm resident caretaker round here.

What we're looking to do is to organise a night for Boards people (theres a lot of us as you can see ).

We'll pay the same as you usually charge for the same prizes etc, its just that we are kinda tribal and wont to have a closed night for ourselves (though I am giving serious thought to popping along to your night anyway!). Some people here would feel a bit dubious about just turning up and playing with the poker sharks you might have as regulars.

So, if you guys want to team up with us and get a separate night for Boardsters we can bring the people.
Give it some thought anyway...

Can I ask you one thing? Do you have dealers or is each person expected to deal at each table?

DeV.

Thank you for the welcome. Everyone is welcome to poker.ie tournaments, we can not say no to somebody just because they may be better than the rest at poker, it just wouldn't be fair. The tournament on July 8th will be our first one. Since we are all 21 and under, most people present will be friends and friends of friends. If we expand and get more popular, maybe professionals will attend some games. If this becomes a problem we realise people will not want to come and blow away their money at the fact they will be playing against people much more skilled at the game, thus we may have to introduce certain tournaments specifically for under 25 year olds, students, board members etc. This may all lie ahead in the future but as of present, there is no threat of poker sharks at any table. Yes, each person at the table will deal once it is his or her turn. We are trying to encorporate a relaxed atmosphere because allot of the players will be new to the game and there are no penalties for bum dealing and that kind of thing. Any more questions and I will gladly answer.
Regards,
Cormac

uzami · 22-06-2003 09:23PM

God....I'm feeling very old all of a sudden.

Cormie, you do realise that not everyone over 25 is out to rip you off......though it may feel like that sometimes, nor are we all hardened drinkers or gamblers.

Surely you can pitch the level of the entry fee at the level of the player you are trying to attract.

I'm a relative newbie at playing poker, and would love to play at a tournament, and not be excluded because of my age!!

Hyzepher · 22-06-2003 09:33PM

Originally posted by cormie
Thank you for the welcome. Everyone is welcome to poker.ie tournaments, we can not say no to somebody just because they may be better than the rest at poker, it just wouldn't be fair. The tournament on July 8th will be our first one. Since we are all 21 and under, most people present will be friends and friends of friends. If we expand and get more popular, maybe professionals will attend some games. If this becomes a problem we realise people will not want to come and blow away their money at the fact they will be playing against people much more skilled at the game, thus we may have to introduce certain tournaments specifically for under 25 year olds, students, board members etc. This may all lie ahead in the future but as of present, there is no threat of poker sharks at any table. Yes, each person at the table will deal once it is his or her turn. We are trying to encorporate a relaxed atmosphere because allot of the players will be new to the game and there are no penalties for bum dealing and that kind of thing. Any more questions and I will gladly answer.
Regards,
Cormac

Are you saying that if I am over 21/25 (whatever?) I cannot enter the tournament?

Hyzepher

Carnate · 22-06-2003 10:07PM

Originally posted by cormie
Thank you for the welcome. Everyone is welcome to poker.ie tournaments, we can not say no to somebody just because they may be better than the rest at poker, it just wouldn't be fair. The tournament on July 8th will be our first one. Since we are all 21 and under, most people present will be friends and friends of friends. If we expand and get more popular, maybe professionals will attend some games. If this becomes a problem we realise people will not want to come and blow away their money at the fact they will be playing against people much more skilled at the game, thus we may have to introduce certain tournaments specifically for under 25 year olds, students, board members etc. This may all lie ahead in the future but as of present, there is no threat of poker sharks at any table. Yes, each person at the table will deal once it is his or her turn. We are trying to encorporate a relaxed atmosphere because allot of the players will be new to the game and there are no penalties for bum dealing and that kind of thing. Any more questions and I will gladly answer.
Regards,
Cormac

Poorly thought up post

there is life after 25!

cormie · 22-06-2003 10:11PM

My quote of "under 25" was just meant to give an idea of poker nights with certain age groups.

Samson · 24-06-2003 11:01PM

Add my name to the list.

DMC · 29-08-2003 11:45PM

*bump*

Just a question, has there been any advance on this? Its just that the nights are drawing in, so some indoor activity is more suited!

DapperGent · 30-08-2003 10:11AM

A poker night would be loads of fun.

You'll all like me I always lose.

or do I?

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