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No email thus no Brum for me.


[EDIT] LOL Who uses 12hr clocks nowadays????

Ill leave this thread open for later on tonight..

The draw is at midday and they'll send emails out at 8.

8 hours - Why such a big gap?

To rerig the unrigged draw [/sarcasm]

120 players invited.... 80 on the reserve list, any guess how many of those will get the call up?...I'll go for 7 !

Let's be honest with each other, i'm nervous as hell about this draw, any body else?

probably because most of the APAT people have full time jobs thus the emails get sent when home from work etc

Fair enough

Well anyone got an email yet?

not yet

still waiting by the in box :dontask:

GOT MINE   GOT MINE....































Fooled you..x

 :redcard: :redcard: :redcard: :redcard: that was not very nice

its not looking good no email

Me neither :(

presume nothing sent yet, as probability is a few of us will get in.

Just found out that the emails are about 20mins away from being sent out
and the website will be updated about the same time too with a list of runners and reserves

Good luck hope to see u at Broadway

thanx Mel :)up

This is scary, I feel well nevous ;tk;

 ;goodluck;

the tension is killing me...

im just gonnna lol at all the thread views this gets now ive posted again!!! lol

I'm in......

 ;karabiner; ;karabiner;

the carm b4 the storm b4 all the moaning starts lets hope they all know the poker gods are staked against us getting a seat gl all

ME TOO YAY :D

Me three.  ;letsparty;

Nothing yet :(

i am in get in there

I feel like Cinderella....except.. i won't be going to the ball..lol

Dear Member,
 
Congratulations, you have been allocated a seat at the English Amateur Poker Championship, to be held at the Broadway Casino in Birmingham on September 23rd and 24th.
 
To retain the seat, you must pay the entry fee before midnight on September 8th.  To avoid mishap, I recommend you confirm your place by using the secure payment link below as soon as possible!  The link will take you to the payment page of our payment provider Metacharge.
 
wohoooooooooooooooooooo

Congrats to all who are in :)
see u in birmingham

Congrats all...xxx

I got an email just like that..... :)up

Birmingham, here I come  ;letsparty;

where is everyone staying?

i am trying to get all my accomadation etc paid now

thinking of trying the marriot again after all i paid for a dozen breakfast at bB1

What information do you have to enter from the link to sign up and pay for the event? If possible I will buy a seat from someone who can't attend. PM me if so.

I just got mine too.  :kiv:

Thats what the reserve list is for I think you will find

:D

yet another 60/40 i lose.. no email yet.  looks like a potential waste of a tenner so far

Or it has saved me £75.

how many people have have become members of the apta does anyone know

I'm guessing no news is not good news.

Can't find anything on the website about it either.

Ho hum!  Looks like Sophie gets a birthday after all.

Sheriff

They haven't said, i think they should at least have confirmed who was in the draw.

Names still being input onto the website, may take a bit

no email for me  :(


rookies in though so i will be there

names on their webpage now

Im in  8)

not even on reserve list  :(


its a fiddle  rotflmfao

Me neither...  Feel a bit hard done by to be honest!  Ten quid and I don't make the reserve list to the only event thats economical to attend and entry into a bunch of private $22 online MTTs with so called amateurs like Purr of Aces.... What are the other advantages of APAT?  I won't be renewing I doubt..

why - is there something wrong with successful amateurs being members of the APAT?

Nope no problems, fair credit to the guy if pokers not his main income he must have a helluva job and time to be on $120k+ a year and have time for online poker

Not exactly great game selection is it though when there are loads of other $22s about

you must be psychic :)

He's a bookie by day

I have no problem with him being a part of this don't get me wrong here.  I just view it as a tenner down the drain since I can play $22 multis anyway without signing up for this (ok the $10k added for the PCA seat at the end of season is an extra $10 or so in equity).  I'm just bitter though. :ironside:

Not on reserve list either. Still I get to see City beat West Ham.  :D

anyone got a link for the list, would'nt mind looking

http://www.apat.com/SALAPAT0001.doc for the main list
http://www.apat.com/SRLAPAT0001.doc for the reserves

unlucky this time  :(   ;goodluck;  all blondes lucky enough to get a seat

just goes to show how fair and honest the draw was (not that i ever doubt it would be), i know the apat committee better than probably 90% of apat members and i never got a seat or a reserve place.

fair play guys and good luck to all that were successful hopefully i will get a chance to play in the future apat events.

And APAT's 2006  amateur champion is Tony Bloom after all poker is not his main source of income. Wonder what kind of final table I could come up with which whilst ultimately fitting the defination and able to play in the APAT comps yet would project a negative image as anything but a amatuer/recreational event.  ;goodvevil;

I did raise the point if someone who makes a big profit wins any of the events that this will surely have a negative perception to many. People can say "is there anything wrong with successful amateurs being part of the APAT and he's a bookie by day and therefore qualifies" but the fact is many may decide not to join if they feel the entrants are ringers. Who's to say if someone is a ringer or not, it's upto the APAT to decide who plays and many will defended $100k winners to play as they are merely just successful amatuer. Then again many will view differently and will vote by not signing up.  

Anybody know how you get a refund :D

 ;ifm; ;ifm; ;ifm;

Funny that James, dont see your name on the list ?

Agreed, unfortunately I didn't read up on it before hand and probably wouldnt have put the tenner into the raffle if I knew what sort of field I was up against.  That Jamie Gold eh, what a successful amateur

exactly people have the choice whether to join or not.

a number of people that are members of the apat are successful amateurs on or offline including myself and to a bigger extent rookieitb but that doesnt mean we shouldnt enter. we both have other incomes.

its just like saying if you are constantly losing money fine u can join but if win ever then your not wanted.

what happens to the winner of the first apat event? is he barred from future events for being successful?

Some top online pros don't make as much as Purr of Aces does from online poker.

your point?

He's earning as much as a professional online tournament player can expect to make yet is still considered amateur for the APAT just because he has another bigger income.  Does that not seem a bit wrong to anyone else but me?

lol @ all this crying over a tenner.... its not like you pay a tenner just to get in the draw!

Diceman,

it seems that your ideal APAT tournament is full of people that have never seen a deck of cards in their life, something that gives you maximum chance of winning an EPT seat.

good luck to all that got a seat, am sure you will have a great time, despite the obvious travesty of people that win at poker playing in the tournament.

I Knew there would be trouble  ;goodvevil;

Like someone said , the APAT definition of an amateur poker player would include MOST professional players - as they have "other" incomes , would it not?

I am not saying its good or bad - just sitting on the fence.

What happens to the unlucky person who NEVER gets picked out in this lottery format? Do you think they will remain a member? Probably not. Will it matter? No because there willl be many others who will want to join.

Does APAT have a ceiling on the number of members?

Are future events going to be "run" in the same way? - I see major problems if they are as the number of members is always going to INCREASE!

Maybe a better idea would be to stage these comps in different areas of the country, and only members within a certain catchment area could enter - would this work? I dont know, but probably not.

Do I have an answer? NO

Am I bitter and twisted that I wasnt picked? NO. A little disapointed but nothing to rant on about.

Finally, good luck to all Blonde's that were picked at random.

lol come on its not like that, if you're gonna accept 240k-a-year winners into an amateur league at least let us know before we signup so we know we are up against the professionals-but-not-professionals.  I dont give a shit about the tenner its the principles of an amateur association

so tell me dice where do u draw the line????


anyone thats won a $20 sng online cannot play cos their successful????

I cant believe im reading this ....

If you got a seat, CONGRATS.

If you didnt, unlucky.

If you didnt get a seat and you are crying like a bitch ...take a good long look at yourself and think how you are coming across to everyone reading this thread.


what was that saying ??  something about pleasing some of the people ...

Was exactly the point I was trying to make Kev, but I'm more subtle than you ;p

I don't have an answer to that but I think the name needs to be reconsidered since basically anyone can join.  Who IS considered a professional?  Nearly every professional has incomes aside from poker!

Anyway, agree to disagree and all that.  GL to everyone in the event

 :goodpost:

pm me your addy il refund your £10 personally if itl stop u whining or better still see me at the blonde bash.

i never got a seat. big deal i wasnt lucky.

im sorry my princple of playing any sports is to play the best thier is. to measure myself against the best.

you must have a very low opinion of your game and no willingness to improve.

If I knew I was arguing with one of the committee members I wouldn't have even started, talk about drawing dead pre.

I don't mind about the tenner mate, i'll stay a member and see how things pan out.

No hard feelings its absolutely nothing personal

Who's the committee member?

I think the list is Totalise, Red-Dog and myself......


Is the Paul King on the list the same Paul King who is a regular on the European Circuit?

I think the winner of the recent online apat tournament should get an automatic entry  ;)

Good luck to all the Blondes who've got a seat, hopefully i will make the next one.

the Ant, I dont think you qualify now you have won something

Get on it diceman!

Paul lives in Northampton ... unlucky flushy.  try and think of another way to stir it up..

I'm impressed  :goodpost:

So that would be a no then?

Boooooooooohooooooooooooo

I'm #79 on the waiting list, the spuds have got more chance of winning the league.

Ithink you knew the answer before you asked the question.

I didn't know, i saw a poker list with Paul King on it and thought there might be a connection.

How many were in the draw altogether, I mean how lucky was I to get 79th place on the reserve list ?

There are going to be professional events for the erm.........

There are other events.

i am in and realy looking forward to it so good luck to all the blonds and on the debate of all the so caled pros playing bring them on playing better players will only help my game and if they do happen to win it i am sure they will all sleep at night no problem with a big pay day and a ept seat

To be fair I did think for a second.

Thank you for making your false assumption because I have never said anything like that. Does make me laugh how people like to attribute points of views to others when not actually true. Firstly I have played against far more profitable players than the guy who won the first event and personally I am never been put off by playing anybody. Infact I have enjoyed many a MTT against professional poker players. But then again if it's more convenient for you to make false assumptions go for it.

What I have done is question the impact of such a player and how this may effect the creditability of what the APAT stands for. People can indeed choose to play or not but it has already been remarked upon by several people that they are unhappy with such a profitable player winning in a so called amateur/recreational event. As a result some people have subsequently stated that they will not join or continue to support the APAT in the future.

Just because I dare to suggest such a winner may effect future membership doesn't mean I want it to be "full of people that have never seen a deck of cards in their life and something that gives me maximum a chance of winning an EPT seat" so what gives you the right to make such an assumption. Personally it doesn't effect me one bit who plays in the APAT events for I shall NOT be joining under any circumstances even if it is limited to my so called dream of just "fish". I won't be joining because whilst I would like to play the live events it's a lottery and I'd rather spend my £10 down the pub. I know the £10 allows me to play the online comps but as these are on a Saturday night I have little chance to play them as Saturday is a social night. The only other reason for me to join would be to have a voice but my view is that any changes will take place with or without me.

I look forward to seeing my view somehow being twisted and adopt some other meaning I haven't actually expressed.

just out of intrest who is this?

http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial_s&hl=en&q=purr+of+aces&btnG=Google+Search

fancy heads up for cash ?  rotflmfao

Congrtatulations to the successful members

Hard luck to those not selected


to answer a few questions on this thread:

about 600 people were in the draw

Purr of Aces is Des Morris, from Manchester

Event 2 onwards will be first come first served, no more random ballots. This was a one off due to cicumstances

APAT has covered in great detail the other advantages of being a member in the very very very long Launch thread on this page Rupert. If you are not happy with what you read, PM me and I can talk to you

We are actively sourcing venues that can accomodate more runners. I found one such at the weekend that could in theory hold 700 runners. So progress is being made there

Any people with problems paying for their seat. contact me. (not for money but if your preferred payment is not an option!)

I could not agree more.

I'm in and really looking forward to the event.

I cannot understand all the negativity about the apat.  This is new and different for poker and something that we as players have needed for a long time.  It will be a learning process and things will be need to be tinkered with as we go along.  Feedback is crucial to make the apat successful, but it needs to be constructive and presented in a positive manner.  

Good luck to all blondes who are in & see you at the Broadway.

Also has anyone else had trouble with the payment link or is it just me?

Tighty Star City can hold 700 if you are looking?

Yes mate, was there on Saturday meeting them



anyone with payment link problems PM me or for quicker response customer@apat.com

Thanks for this.

Will event 2 be done as "fastest finger first"?  And at what time will this be?  This may place some members at a disadvantage due to connection speeds or not being able to access the site at that time.  What about the possiblity of members who were not selected for event 1 being seeded for event 2 and future events to allow all members equal access to the live events.

AH OK LOL :D

I'm not sure is the honest answer. I take your points and I'll pass them on

cheers

i dont think any top pro will be at broadways due to it being on the same weekend as the ept in the vic, any pro worth his salt will be in that rather than trying to win a £75 freezeout

Ha, so the heads of HIPPP and BUPP will clash again, i'm in......

well that means the number 1 reserve will get in then as i am going to get KIV to sit on all members of HIPP at bB3

Ha, you may raise the leviathon, but we HIPPP'sters can simply dodge out of his lumbering way, you must try harder.

Mind you, this does stink of fear on your part...........

 I am sure Tikay said on the launch of APAT thread the next event would not be a "midnight clickfest"(1st come 1st served).
 Other than another lottery (or a 700 seat event) I'm not sure what the answer is, but now that i've joined I've just increased my chances 100% of getting a seat  8)

 :D :D :D

I'm going!

I've booked the Copthorne Hotel - does anybody know anything about it?

Marriott probably better and closer, the copthorne is the other end of Broad Street may take you a while to get back to hotel, that roads a nightmare on Saturday night! Quicker to walk but then you got all the pissheads. Nice hotel though :D

All down to cost - lastminute.com has the Copthorne and 2 Thistle's, but not the Marriott.  8)

Between the 3 you made the right choice, the closest is Thistle on Hagley road but its a bit of a dive, but does the job.

If anybody does look on LastMinute.com and wants the Thistle on Hagley road - it's the hotel that come's up under 'Top Secret hotels'

Not got a seat so a bit gutted as the structure looks great and I've never played at Broadway before, oh well Good luck to those who got in.

Anyone know where the next couple of heats will be held?

I assume a draw for those seats as well (Downside of being popular I guess is no cardroom is large enough to hold a APAT event).

600 entries, 700 seats a bank holiday weekend seems in order, just a thought

The schedule is on APAT's website - http://www.apat.com/schedule.html (http://www.apat.com/schedule.html) - but venues are TBC so it's only a general guide.

I have a Seat.

 ;karabiner; 

Regards

M

Any Idea what time starts on the 23rd

Members who have paid for a seat through the allocation process can arrive at the venue from 1.30pm with cards being dealt at 3.00pm sharp.


You obviously looked hard for the answer before posting MPOWER ;)

SERIOUSLY??

I'd like to know how.

what would you like to know ?

How can Star city hold 700 Or How tighty could have met them on Saturday ??

How it holds 700 for a start, i doesn't appear very big at all.
I know they played the Nations cup thingy downstairs with a comp upstairs a while back but there were only a handful of tables downstairs.
They have around 10-14 tables upstairs now and maybe could squeeze a few more in but we are talking 70 tables!!!
Also parking is a nightmare and there are no hotels near.

I still don't see why you can't do multiple day 1's, surely that will sort this out?

I put a dress and tights on but sadly my attempt to pass as a "ladyyyyyyyy" failed, so I recce'd the place instead

Nevertheless, its a huge place on 3 floors and I am assured they can hold 700, all dealer dealt, by using the restaurant floor

There is also a big car park and several hotels in the centre of Brum about 5 mins drive away


Multiple day 1s has been suggested....the issue is our players having to take weekdays off work..but not insurmountable

I didn't get picked in the draw or for the reserve list, Life will go on.... Hopefully they won't all be so far away!

I guess I have to plan for James' Birthday now lol

Every tournament might not need to have multiple day 1's if there's another way of sorting out the registration, but I would have thought that the UK, European and World Championships were going to be bigger events, So I think if people were in these tournaments they would be able to justify (to themselves at least) taking time off work.

Not being a high roller i decided to stay a bit further away at the Britannia on new street. anyone been there before?

 Didnt make any list....so I'm consulting my lawyers as I speak ;D

 ;goodluck; to all blondes....have a great weekend.

The original cardroom when built is now the nightspot used at weekends for gigs and parties, this is where the nations cup was held IFM. That room can hold 70 poker tables on the two levels with a tv table on stage. When Star City opened this was purpose built as the main cardroom and would have been fantastic. Own Bar, spacious etc but it was detached from the pit area, which defeats the object in a casino. When you walk past reception keep on same lavel and take your first right into the room. I got a hard on when I saw it as a cardroom, unfortunately I hated the place itself so made a quick exit and lasted 2 days there :D

The ladies event was capped at 700 unfortunately only 108 turned up, so I believe (although I am not sure) it was held in the usual cardroom facilities?

it was, at the far end of the middle floor behind the table games

Haven't got round to joining yet (but I will, promise) - but if demand is so large - why not have day 1 online a few weeks before, make it $5 or thereabouts and the top X hundred get to the live final.

 ;goodvevil;

I stayed at the Brittania in February, it was horrible! lol. But that was coz they mucked up acouple of the "extra's" i ordered. The room is simple enough, but dont order a double like i did as all it is is two singles slided together!!  :D

I agree with Rod, ...a victim of its own success, but a solution has to be sorted so that all those who aspire to play on the  live tour are given a" poker chance"....whether it be online qualification or several live day 1s .

Cheers mate all im looking for is a bed so as long as thats there im happy.

Thistle on Hagley road should come in at approx £29, beds are a bit past it though. :D

well I'm going to make 1 person Happy.
 
I can't make it due to work commitments.
It's the launch of the new E92 Coupe on
that weekend.

Regards

M

Thats great news  ;applause;

only another 79 and they will make have to do another draw ;pokergods;

How many have paid up so far ?

What's the over/under on reserves making it ?

Stop being so coy  ::)

I'll hazard a guess on the over/under: 40