You do realize the 'rake' of this event is higher than it's BI, right?!
Apart from the official rake you take, someone playing it needs to pay for travelling, accomodation, laptop and living expenses. The biggest problem imo (apart from logistics) is it's ONE tournament which isn't enough to justify a London trip in most cases. There has to be more, there has to be some side events, some cash games not just this outdoor online poker tournament.
Originally posted by EmanuelC16
You do realize the 'rake' of this event is higher than it's BI, right?!Apart from the official rake you take, someone playing it needs to pay for travelling, accomodation, laptop and living expenses. The biggest problem imo (apart from logistics) is it's ONE tournament which isn't enough to justify a London trip in most cases. There has to be more, there has to be some side events, some cash games not just this outdoor online poker tournament.
Might be wrong but i think it said in the interview that there will be lots of side events, but yeh i agree if it was just one thats gonna be a big turn off for a lot of players
Edit: Yeah just found this from interview,
The fact that the main event starts online in the stadium doesn't take away from the fact that there will be 50 prestigious side events through the entire week and a huge amount of action and entertainment available for the 30,000 players in London.
Originally posted by tcs35
what happens if it rains? the roof doesn't close entirely
It's England... does it rain there?! 
But yeah, seems important to know...
Originally posted by carfax4444
(and personally I think the only way this tournament offers better value than a $1k buy-in tournament online is because of the guaranteed prize-pool), they would rather play that part at home....But for what the event is, its simply going to have a massive draw, because of the guarantee.....
Now the next part is showing how the guarantee is in place, so that even if only 10 players show up on the day, the prize-pool will be divided among winning players.Cheers,
Stephen.
So there is a guarantee? Is 20M guaranteed?
Because it doesn't say 'guaranteed' in ISPT website.
Im loving the idea of the tour along with everyone i talk to about it thats not an internet pro. He will get there because just like the UKIPT in Nottingham people love value and this is serious value that people will come from all over europe for. All those at the Fullhouse Reigate and all the other clubs local to us wish you the best of luck and we will see you there!!
Keep going the poker community love it!!
Originally posted by ihufa
Why did u make another account to pretend ur were a random bystander defending urself? that seems retarded
Are you asking me that question?
Originally posted by EmanuelC16
You do realize the 'rake' of this event is higher than it's BI, right?!
I don't think that's quite right, not sure how you're working that out?
As long as the rake is advertised in advance I have no problem with it, its up to players to decide for themselves if they want to play (even if it makes up 50%+ of the overall entry fee).....
The thing this tournament really has going for it (in terms of value to players) is the guaranteed prize-pool, rake and accommodation costs will become insignificant if there is a gigantic overlay.
Originally posted by EmanuelC16
Originally posted by tcs35
what happens if it rains? the roof doesn't close entirelyIt's England... does it rain there?!
Yeah, don't worry, there will be a number of measures taken to ensure players are as comfortable as possible throughout the event, as well as dry & warm.
Cheers,
Stephen.
seems like you're taking this thing really professional. thanks for not answering any of my questions.
Originally posted by stripofbacon
seems like you're taking this thing really professional. thanks for not answering any of my questions.
Sorry, have I missed something?
Edit: Sorry, yeah about the guarantee....As stated I'll be able to talk about all the exact details as soon as I get the go ahead from Prosper and the other Directors (ie, once they've finalised the escrow etc).
Cheers,
Stephen.
