DUSK TILL DAWN - HAVE YOUR SAY AT THE COURT HEARING..............

[fizzypop]

I would like to play Poker at Dusk Till Dawn because I wish to play at a venue which caters exclusively for poker players, where I can relax, and enjoy my game of poker. DTD is run by poker players, for poker players, and this can only be good for the community as a whole.

Fizzypop
Corby
Northants

[FrankF]

I would like to play poker at Dusk till Dawn, looks to be an excellent venture and would no doubt attract greater  income for the area (plus employment) as groups from Europe come to attend tournaments.

Paul R Hirst
Financial Controller
Northumberland

[Boonster]

I would like to play poker at the Dusk till Dawn because my local casinos treat poker players as a way to get people in during quieter periods. They don't put games on at the weekend and use very unfavourable structures.

I want to play in a environment that caters exclusively for poker players and not in casinos that primarily want to entice you to play house games.

This club would be fantastic for the midlands area.

Neil Boon
Coventry
West Midlands

[andyw49]

i would like to play at Dusk till Dawn because it will cater for Poker players in a safe and professional environment.

[dazzaster]

I would like to play poker at Dusk till dawn ;
As it will provide a community atmosphere for poker players to enjoy with  like minded people, who realise this is a game of considerable skill and not a game of chance.
There will be no temptation to play house favoured games of chance as in casinos.
The popularity of the game is enormous hence the introduction of more and more card rooms in casinos, The problem is the casinos did not want to give them space in front of their more profitable games and only in the huge rise in popularity do they want poker players in their venues in the hope that they will play their house favoured games of chance like roulette, blackjack & fruit machines 
This venue will provide a safe an secure environment which will be professionally run by people who understand the game and the need for a facility of this type

[vinni]

i would like to play poker at dtd poker club ,
as it would be good to play at an envirement that would not be intimadating .
it would be very good for the uk as it would bring many other europeans in to the comunity .
this would be a travesty if this licence is not allowed ,it would be the first in legal (legal card room in europe).
i am 45 minutes away from notts and will gladley travel 4/5 times a week to play here .

yours barry neville .

[robsmith82]

I would like, and will be, playing at the DTD Poker Club.

I am an online poker player who enjoys cash games and multi table tournaments.  I'm not interested in Casinos or never have been.  I dont understand why anyone would want to play negative expectation games such as blackjack or roulette.  What I would like though, is somewhere I could go and socialise with likeminded poker players in a venue that is thought of as the best in the country, if not Europe.

I simply cannot wait for this club to open.  It will put Nottingham on the map for me as the home of UK poker.  Sheffield has the crucible, Nottingham will have dusk till dawn.  To say it competes will casinos is seriously misguided.  Casinos have a totally different market than the players that will be coming to this club.  I, for one, live in Rugby, Warwickshire.  This is almost an hour from Nottingham.  Obviously I would never travel to nottingham to visit a casino, but I would travel twice that distance to visit Dusk Till Dawn. 

I'm counting the days till October, this place is going to be truly great!

Rob Smith

[superclaw]

Dusk Till Dawn has its Magistrates' court hearing for a Nottingham Casino Licence on the 24th September 2007.

Although the Club will be a dedicated poker only club (no blackjack, roulette etc), UK law currently states that we must have a full casino licence to open.

At the hearing DTD must prove that there is sufficient demand for playing poker outside of a casino environment.

We have the UK Gambling Commission's consent and support, but there is very strong opposition from 3 casino companies, who firmly believe that DTD should not be granted the licence. We respect the Casinos' reasons and motives for this, but the Magistrates should know what the poker community thinks before they make their decision.

We will to supply the Magistrates Court with your unedited comments , in favour of Dusk Till Dawn or not. We have until the end of this week to submit these comments as evidence.

Please post them here ideally in 2 format's depending on your opinion:

"I would like to play poker at Dusk Till Dawn because................................................."

or

"I would  NOT like to play poker at Dusk Till Dawn because................."

Feel free to leave your post anonomous or put

- your real name
- your occupation,
- your town of residence

Yours sincerely,

Robert Yong
Managing Director
Dusk Till Dawn

[superclaw]

i am defiantly in favour of a poker only club , away from the temptations of house game such as roulette black jack , i will be happy to play poker in a poker club , good luck to dtd in your case

[Foggy]

I would like to play poker at the Dusk til Dawn club, because the idea of a poker only club would be a positive step forward for poker players from all over the Europe.

Chris Filus
Sales Manager
Evesham

[tantrum]

I would like to play poker at Dusk Till Dawn because I want to play poker in the venue which focuses only on providing services to the poker players.
I do not play any inhouse games in the casinos so poker only venue will be ideal place for someone like myself and plenty of my friends.

[wolfram]

Patrick Murray .. Actor......Liphook...Hants.

I would like to play poker at Dusk Till Dawn because I am  a dedicated tournament Texas Holdem poker player however I do not  gamble . I am also an alcoholic and I do not drink . I have been teetotal and have enjoyed my sobriety since the new millennium . The casino environment naturally encourages gambling that goes without saying , Unfortunatelley they also encourage drinking to a degree that is unnaceptable for many drinkers and potentially life threatening for  most people in my position . I have the confidence that I am strong willed enough to ignore the constant requests from the eager waiting staff to fill up your glasses but that is not the point . Dedicated Poker rooms and clubs unlike casinos  will have clocks on the walls so you can see what time of day it is and therefore know when to call it a day . Dedicated Poker rooms will allow people like myself the freedom to enjoy and participate in my favourite  sport and hobby in an environment that understands Texas Holdem Poker for what it really is , a modern game that requires many skills and virtues . A game where gamblers win occasionally but skillful players become champions . Yours Most Sincereley Patrick Murray .

[thediceman]

I would like to have the option to play at DTD because I believe in freedom of choice.

Any business such as DTD should be allowed to trade and market forces will determine if it is a success. I think it is ridiculous that the casino cartel are allowed to use their economies of scale to try and stop competitors from offering an alternative venue.

I also understand the DTD product will differ significantly from that which is currently offered by the objectors for whom poker is just a side line product to their main cash cow of gaming tables. I understand DTD will offer the poker community a variety of games, at a variety of budgets and offer these games at a variety of times. The current poker schedules as offered by the objectors/casino's are limited competitions at set times which often mean many poker players are unable to play in them because they are not able to play until the early hours of the morning as they have regular 9 to 5 employment.

I believe DTD will improve the poker product that currently exists and attract many new players. This alone is reason why DTD should be allowed to trade and I for one am willing to travel to play in such a venue.

Jason Grace
Business Owner
Ipswich