The Midlands Poker Open 2010 August 20th - 22nd Kilkenny (Official thread)

winstons pt · 21-04-2010 10:06AM #1

Hi everyone, I know some of you have being waiting on news about this years MPO, I was just so busy with the Poker in the Pub league but I finally got it sorted, after some searching for a venue (at the right price) this year we will be at the Kilford Arms Hotel in Kilkenny from the 20th - 22nd August, a really nice place with lots of atmosphere and an abundance of craic.
Because of the economic climate there will be no guarantee this year, BUT, I have brought down the buy-in from €250 to €230, and also Poker in the Pub will be giving great support this year and I have no doubt that they will have no problem in helping me fill this event with all the players and venues they have around the country, so my advice is to get your name down early cos I have a feeling that this will be a full house with an estimated prize pool of €30,000.
Last years champion Joe O' Neill is first on the list, this comes with his win last year, FREE entry to the MPO to defend his title (good luck Joe), And this years champion will also get FREE entry into next years MPO.
Second on the list (as part of her poker pro package) is Elaine Kiernan, this years “Irish Amateur Poker Champion” from the Poker in the Pub League, good luck to you also Elaine and to everyone else who will take a shot at “The Midlands Poker Open”.
Regards Paddy

BRINGS YOU
The Midlands Poker Open 2010
August 20th - 22nd

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

EVENT # 1
Super Satellite (TURBO) – Friday 20th August
Reg 7:00 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Buy In €40 + €10, 2 Rebuys OR 1 Rebuy & 1 Add On @ €40 EACH
1 Seat for every €230 collected
Starting Stack 4,000 – Rebuy 4,000 – Add-on 5,000
15 Minute Clock
Limited to 150 Runners

LEVEL|DURATION|SMALL BLIND|BIG BLIND|ANTE

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01|15 Minutes|25|50|0
02|15 Minutes|50|100|0
03|15 Minutes|75|150|0
04|15 Minutes|100|200|0
05|15 Minutes|150|300|0
BREAK|20 MINUTES|ADD-ON|GIVEN|(FREEZOUT)
06|15 Minutes|150|300|25
07|15 Minutes|200|400|25
08|15 Minutes|300|600|50
09|15 Minutes|400|800|50
BREAK|15 MINUTES|REMOVING|25 CHIPS|(CHIP RACE)
10|15 Minutes|500|1000|100
11|15 Minutes|800|1500|100
12|15 Minutes|1000|2000|200
13|15 Minutes|1500|3000|300
14|15 Minutes|2000|4000|400
BREAK|15 MINUTES|REMOVING|100 CHIPS|(CHIP RACE)
15|15 Minutes|3000|6000|500
16|15 Minutes|4000|8000|500
17|15 Minutes|5000|10000|1000
18|15 Minutes|8000|15000|1000
19|15 Minutes|10000|20000|2000
20|15 Minutes|15000|30000|3000

EVENT # 2 MAIN EVENT
The Midlands Poker Open 2010
Saturday 21th August
€30,000 Estimated
Reg 1:00 PM
Start 2.30 PM
Buy In €200 + €30
Starting Stack 15,000
40 Minute Clock
Limited to 150 Runners

LEVEL|DURATION|SMALL BLIND|BIG BLIND|ANTE

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01|40 Minutes|25|50|0
02|40 Minutes|50|100|0
03|40 Minutes|75|150|0
04|40 Minutes|100|200|0
BREAK|30 MINUTES|(DINNER)|BREAK|30 MINUTES
05|40 Minutes|150|300|
06|40 Minutes|150|300|25
07|40 Minutes|200|400|25
08|40 Minutes|300|600|50
BREAK|15 MINUTES|-|BREAK|15 MINUTES
09|40 Minutes|400|800|50
10|40 Minutes|500|1000|100
11|40 Minutes|600|1200|100
12|40 Minutes|800|1500|200
11.15PM|DAY 1 END'S|REMOVING|25's CHIPS|(CHIP UP)

MPO PARTY BASH STARTS 11.30PM

SUNDAY 22nd August

Day 2 MAIN EVENT starts 2.30PM

LEVEL|DURATION|SMALL BLIND|BIG BLIND|ANTE

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13|40 Minutes|1000|2000|200
14|40 Minutes|1200|2500|300
15|40 Minutes|1500|3000|300
16|40 Minutes|2000|4000|400
BREAK|15 MINUTES|REMOVING|100'S CHIP|(CHIP UP)
17|40 Minutes|2500|5000|500
18|40 Minutes|3000|6000|500
19|40 Minutes|4000|8000|1000
20|40 Minutes|5000|10000|1000
BREAK|15 MINUTES|-|BREAK|15 MINUTES
21|40 Minutes|6000|12000|1000
22|40 Minutes|7000|15000|2000
23|40 Minutes|10000|20000|2000
24|40 Minutes|15000|30000|3000
25|40 Minutes|20000|40000|4000
26|40 Minutes|25000|50000|5000

EVENT # 3 SIDE EVENT

SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST
UKIPT DUBLIN FEEDER
(On September 9th - 12th – 2010 Burlington Hotel)

Reg 4.00 PM
Start 5.00 PM
Buy In €100 + €20
1 Rebuy OR 1 Add On @ €50 EACH
Starting Stack 6,000 – Rebuy 6,000 – Add-on 8,000
20 Minute Clock
1 SEAT FOR EVERY €1100 COLLECTED

LEVEL|DURATION|SMALL BLIND|BIG BLIND|ANTE

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1|20 Minutes|50|100|0
2|20 Minutes|100|200|0
3|20 Minutes|150|300|0
4|20 Minutes|200|400|0
5|20 Minutes|300|600|0
6|20 Minutes|400|800|0
BREAK|20 MINUTES|ADD-ON|GIVEN|(FREEZOUT)
7|20 Minutes|500|1000|100
8|20 Minutes|500|1000|100
9|20 Minutes|600|1200|100
10|20 Minutes|800|1500|200
11|20 Minutes|1000|2000|200
12|20 Minutes|1200|2400|300
BREAK|10 MINUTES|BREAK|BREAK|10 MINUTES
13|20 Minutes|1500|3000|300
14|20 Minutes|2000|4000|500
15|20 Minutes|3000|6000|500
16|20 Minutes|4000|8000|1000
17|20 Minutes|5000|10000|1000
18|20 Minutes|6000|12000|1000
BREAK|10 MINUTES|REMOVING|100's|CHIP UP
19|20 Minutes|8000|15000|1000
20|20 Minutes|10000|20000|2000
21|20 Minutes|15000|30000|3000
22|20 Minutes|20000|40000|4000
23|20 Minutes|25000|50000|5000

Charter

1. Who is running the event. - Winstons Poker.
2. The purpose of the event. - Commercial.
3. Date and Location of event. - The Kilford Arms Hotel Kilkenny 20th - 22nd August.
4. Registration and Start time of event. - As above.
5. Any prerequisite. - All welcome
6. How can tickets be purchased & is there a maximum number. - LTD to 150 pre reg in this thread or check out the Contact details below.
7. Type of Tournament. - NL Hold'Em.
8. Cost of entry and any subsequent rebuys/top-ups etc. - As above.
9. Cost of registration. - As above.
10. % of entry fee/rebuys/top-up going into Prize fund. - 100% As above.
10a. Is any money from the prize fund held back for future tournaments, if so, how much. - As above.
11. Any guarenteed prize pool. - NO.
12. If applicable, Number of re-buys allowed and over what time frame/blind levels. - As above.
13. Starting Chips. - As above.
14. Rebuy and Top-up chip amounts. - As above.
15. Blind levels. - As above.
16. Blind timeframes. - As above.
17. Places being paid and if any prizes are other than cash. - 10% As above.
18. Are there going to be dealers - and their level of skill. - Yes, professional.
19. Will there be a documented list of rules. - Yes.
20. Is there a tournament director. - Yes. Patrick Kelly & Denis Reyes.
21. How are disputes handled - who has final say. - TD.
Cash Games
All games, Hold'em/Omaha etc.
No matter what your game is or your budget there will be a full range of cash tables available.
Rake @ 5% - with a €20 cap

Accommodation

> (Special accommodation rates) <

Friday only > €55 pp sharing

Friday/Saturday > €115 pp sharing

Saturday/Sunday > €105pp sharing

Friday/Saturday/Sunday > €145 pp sharing
Please quote "POKER" when booking

Based in John St, Kilkenny City, they are just yards from the train and bus station
And only minutes walk from the City Centre with all its shops, bars restaurants and tourist attractions.
You can go to there web site > HERE
PHONE: 0567 761018 or E-Mail info@kilfordarms.ie
You can get directions to the Kilford Arms > HERE

Contact details
For More Information or to pre-reg please Contact:
Paddy Kelly - 087 6270165 E-Mail > winstonspt@eircom.net
Jim Smith 086 1217281 E-Mail > info@pokerinthepub.ie
http://www.pokerinthepub.ie

Eddie Walsh
Midlands Poker Open Champion 2008

Joe O' Neill
Midlands Poker Open Champion 2009

Midlands Poker Open Champion 2010

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IPPT · 21-04-2010 12:12PM

Hi Paddy,

You can put in the following for this

1. Christy Smith
2. Jim Smith
3. Marie Smith
4. Elaine Kiernan (Irish Amateur league winner)
5. John Squires
6. Poker in the pub
7. Poker in the pub
8. Poker in the pub

Looking forward to a nice weekend in Kilkenny

winstons pt · 21-04-2010 12:28PM

IPPT wrote: »

Hi Paddy,

You can put in the following for this

1. Christy Smith (Irish Open Winner 1993)
2. Jim Smith
3. Marie Smith
4. Elaine Kiernan (Irish Amateur league winner)
5. John Squires
6. Poker in the pub
7. Poker in the pub
8. Poker in the pub

Looking forward to a nice weekend in Kilkenny

THE ANIMAL · 22-04-2010 06:37PM

looks good paddy will you be running any satelites for the main event?

winstons pt · 14-05-2010 09:19AM

THE ANIMAL wrote: »

looks good paddy will you be running any satelites for the main event?

Hi D, i am very sure that there will be satellites running around the country leading up to the event.
Regards Paddy

corkie123 · 14-05-2010 11:50PM

great timing same week as the long running IRISH CLASSIC POKER FESTIVAL

winstons pt · 15-05-2010 10:05AM

corkie123 wrote: »

great timing same week as the long running IRISH CLASSIC POKER FESTIVAL

I don't think the players that I would attract would be interested in the Macau as that buy-in is €1100 and the MPO is only €230, so when all the big wallets are traveling to Cork for the ICPF there will be an alternative for the players who are looking for an affordable game of Poker. So timing might not be that bad at all.:)
Regards Paddy

corkie123 · 15-05-2010 04:01PM

winstons pt wrote: »

I don't think the players that I would attract would be interested in the Macau as that buy-in is €1100 and the MPO is only €230, so when all the big wallets are traveling to Cork for the ICPF there will be an alternative for the players who are looking for an affordable game of Poker. So timing might not be that bad at all.:)
Regards Paddy

what about the players who played your tourie last year and wanted to play again but now wont be able ?

best of luck anyway as usual u put a lot of thought into it

regards sean

winstons pt · 16-05-2010 09:49AM

corkie123 wrote: »

what about the players who played your tourie last year and wanted to play again but now wont be able ?

best of luck anyway as usual u put a lot of thought into it

regards sean

Why wont they be able! the players who played last year can still play this year Sean, they just need to decide if they want to spend €1,100 or €230.
And i don't like your comment "as usual u put a lot of thought into it" what do you mean “as usual” you don't know me and you don't know how much work i put into the MPO, I would also like to say it was not my intention to clash with the Macau, it was only after I had everything done that I realized it was on the same weekend, I was thinking of changing but after a long deliberation with myself I found I would not harm the buy-in's with myself or the Macau because of the difference in price, BUT I do apologize to the Macau anyway.
When I seen a reply left by corkie123 I thought “this should be good” as always you never fail to deliver, because everyone knows your the guy who sits behind the screen and complains about every tournament but wont be playing in them (have you ever played my games, eh NO) so your comment is out of order Sean.
What ever players turn up for the MPO they are there by choice and I will try and give them the best value for there money and I wish the Macau and all players playing in the ICPF the best of luck.
Regards Paddy

michellegavigan · 16-05-2010 10:17AM

paddy will ya stick my name down for this one!: thanks

corkie123 · 16-05-2010 06:12PM

winstons pt wrote: »

Why wont they be able! the players who played last year can still play this year Sean, they just need to decide if they want to spend €1,100 or €230.
And i don't like your comment "as usual u put a lot of thought into it" what do you mean “as usual” you don't know me and you don't know how much work i put into the MPO, I would also like to say it was not my intention to clash with the Macau, it was only after I had everything done that I realized it was on the same weekend, I was thinking of changing but after a long deliberation with myself I found I would not harm the buy-in's with myself or the Macau because of the difference in price, BUT I do apologize to the Macau anyway.
When I seen a reply left by corkie123 I thought “this should be good” as always you never fail to deliver, because everyone knows your the guy who sits behind the screen and complains about every tournament but wont be playing in them (have you ever played my games, eh NO) so your comment is out of order Sean.
What ever players turn up for the MPO they are there by choice and I will try and give them the best value for there money and I wish the Macau and all players playing in the ICPF the best of luck.
Regards Paddy

my deepest apology paddy if u found that i wrote something wrong about u .
all i said was u chose the same date that the macou were holding there classic and from your reply i wished u the best of luck with it as i said u put a lot of thought into it and found that u would not do any harm to the macau tourie and would give a cheaper version for the players out there who could not afford 1000 euro tourie well done .

now if upon saying this in the way i said it affects your sensitive feelings im so sry for u and as for complaining about touries as u put it well if they leave themselfs open to questions i will ask them and if u dont like it tough thats what this forum is for my friend

regards sean

ps i will accept your apology with a pint if and when we ever meet

carlowpoker · 16-05-2010 09:53PM

winstons pt wrote: »

I don't think the players that I would attract would be interested in the Macau as that buy-in is €1100 and the MPO is only €230, so when all the big wallets are traveling to Cork for the ICPF there will be an alternative for the players who are looking for an affordable game of Poker. So timing might not be that bad at all.:)
Regards Paddy

Agree buyins are greatly different plus poker in Cork is rigged :P

corkie123 · 17-05-2010 12:00AM

carlowpoker wrote: »

Agree buyins are greatly different plus poker in Cork is rigged :P

its worse than online carlowpoker

:D

winstons pt · 17-05-2010 06:31PM

corkie123 wrote: »

my deepest apology paddy if u found that i wrote something wrong about u .
all i said was u chose the same date that the macou were holding there classic and from your reply i wished u the best of luck with it as i said u put a lot of thought into it and found that u would not do any harm to the macau tourie and would give a cheaper version for the players out there who could not afford 1000 euro tourie well done .

now if upon saying this in the way i said it affects your sensitive feelings im so sry for u and as for complaining about touries as u put it well if they leave themselfs open to questions i will ask them and if u dont like it tough thats what this forum is for my friend

regards sean

ps i will accept your apology with a pint if and when we ever meet

Ah thanks Sean, but why 1 pint, lets have 2/3, fcuk it we will do the whole day get some nice Cork girls and go for some take away later, hehe:D:D

corkie123 · 18-05-2010 12:15AM

winstons pt wrote: »

Ah thanks Sean, but why 1 pint, lets have 2/3, fcuk it we will do the whole day get some nice Cork girls and go for some take away later, hehe:D:D

nice cork girls married the last one m8 and she turn into hhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm better say nothing she might read this

;)

connie147 · 19-05-2010 12:04AM

Hi paddy,
I wish you well with your MPO. I hope to be playing the event in the Maccau, but nonetheless, I'll advertise this tourney to the lads in the club as this buy-in (as you say) will suit some of the players who wouldnt even dream of playing the bigger game.

1 thing though, I presume is a mistake, but maybe it's not! In your super satt on the friday, you say its a turbo, which at 15 min blinds, it is. but you have the entry fee at €40 + 10 reg, with 2 rebuys or 1 rebuy and 1 add-on at €40 each. 1 seat for every €230 in prizepool. I cant see many people turning up for the sat where they can spend €130 to win a €230 prize.

GL with it anyway

Connie

winstons pt · 21-05-2010 11:53AM

connie147 wrote: »

Hi paddy,
I wish you well with your MPO. I hope to be playing the event in the Maccau, but nonetheless, I'll advertise this tourney to the lads in the club as this buy-in (as you say) will suit some of the players who wouldnt even dream of playing the bigger game.

1 thing though, I presume is a mistake, but maybe it's not! In your super satt on the friday, you say its a turbo, which at 15 min blinds, it is. but you have the entry fee at €40 + 10 reg, with 2 rebuys or 1 rebuy and 1 add-on at €40 each. 1 seat for every €230 in prizepool. I cant see many people turning up for the sat where they can spend €130 to win a €230 prize.

GL with it anyway

Connie

Thanks Connie, I will send some flyers down, yes you could be right about the super sat, most players will probably just buy in direct but play in the sat just to have a game of poker, but yes I have reviewed it and it would make sense to bring down the price:rolleyes: (more affordable in this economic climate anyway as I am preaching about it LOL:D) Thanks again
Regards Paddy

winstons pt · 24-05-2010 10:36AM

Super Satellite Buy-in Changed

EVENT # 1
Super Satellite (TURBO) – Friday 20th August
Reg 7:00 PM
Start 7:30 PM
Buy In €30 + €10, 2 Rebuys OR 1 Rebuy & 1 Add On @ €20 EACH
1 Seat for every €230 collected
Starting Stack 4,000 – Rebuy 4,000 – Add-on 5,000
15 Minute Clock
Limited to 150 Runners
Blinds stay the same

Mods can you change this in the OP, Thanks
Regards Paddy

Rockfish · 24-05-2010 02:43PM

The midlands open....in Kilkenny?????? Very irish.

LeeDavidson · 26-05-2010 01:24AM

Well Paddy can ya put my name down for this, thanks

winstons pt · 03-06-2010 02:48PM

Rockfish wrote: »

The midlands open....in Kilkenny?????? Very irish.

?????????????????

winstons pt · 03-06-2010 02:48PM

LeeDavidson wrote: »

Well Paddy can ya put my name down for this, thanks

No probs Lee, and tanx
Regards Paddy

Rockfish · 03-06-2010 03:46PM

winstons pt wrote: »

?????????????????

Ah just me being pedantic but Kilkenny is hardly the 'Midlands'

winstons pt · 08-06-2010 05:44PM

Rockfish wrote: »

Ah just me being pedantic but Kilkenny is hardly the 'Midlands'

Its close enough i think hehe

:D:p
Regards Paddy

winstons pt · 10-06-2010 09:23AM

Hi, i just want to let everyone know that you can now get more info on The Midlands Poker Open here> winstonspoker.com
Regards Paddy

winstons pt · 30-06-2010 08:24PM

Professional dealers will be required for this event so if there is any around the Kilkenny area and your looking for work on the dates shown for the MPO send me a pm here or please contact:
Myself - Paddy 087627016 or E-Mail winstonspt@eircom.net
Dealer Manger - Ashley Palmer 0879246027 or E-Mail ashleypalmer78_8@hotmail.com
Regards Paddy

winstons pt · 06-07-2010 06:22PM

The Buy-in to the UKIPT in Dublin has gone down to €500 + €60, I will be amending this feeder game (Buy-in NOT structure),
Regards Paddy

winstons pt · 08-07-2010 03:01PM

Update: I just had a quick chat with Michael Dinan from the Kilford Arms Hotel and everything is looking good for The Midlands Poker Open in August, so if you have not booked your room yet i would do it NOW, dont say i did'nt warn ya
Regards Paddy

winstons pt · 28-07-2010 12:41PM

Super Satellite this Thursday (29th July) at the Loft Card Club in Naas with one full package guaranteed that's two nights accommodation at The Kilford Arms Hotel Kilkenny (Saturday & Sunday) + 1 Main Event entry, value €440.
For more info you can contact Eddie on 0871300618
Regards Paddy

ThePidgeon · 28-07-2010 03:59PM

can you stick down Mark Delaney on the registration list for this please? and thank you.

winstons pt · 28-07-2010 06:35PM

winstons pt wrote: »

Super Satellite this Thursday (29th July) at the Loft Card Club in Naas with one full package guaranteed that's two nights accommodation at The Kilford Arms Hotel Kilkenny (Saturday & Sunday) + 1 Main Event entry, value €440.
For more info you can contact Eddie on 0871300618
Regards Paddy

€40 FREEZOUT, you can ring Eddie for more info
Regards Paddy

The Midlands Poker Open 2010 August 20th - 22nd Kilkenny (Official thread)

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