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- Which events are you playing?

- How many do you expect for the Main Event?

- Which side events do you expect to be best attended?

Please help Rob/Nick/Simon/tikay/myself out with your answers/feedback please......

1)  Playing the main and the 6max, going to try the HR live sats

2)  I can see it hitting 700

3)  I think the 6 max will be hugely popular, I know of some people making the trip just for that without being able to play the main.

I think it'll be a real fun week, I've spoken to dozens of people about it and they are all very excited for it.

What tommy said.

I'm coming up for the 6 max. Not sure what day yet. No plans for anything else at the moment.

Main/6m/PLO almost certain. Chance of HR/HU just not sure tbh.

Playing a satty for the ME tonight.

Expect to win one.

Playing everything except the PLO and possibly the HU. A lot of chatter about it all at the GPS this weekend and I've barely spoken to anyone about it who isnt going, think the place will be rammed

On holiday and don't get back till Thursday night so can't play the ME, fairly certain I'll be making the six max though, I think that'll be the most popular side by a long way.  Quite fancy the 500 turbo on Sunday too but will have to give it a miss cos I'll obv be shipping the six max :)

I'm coming over from NL, the hype is too much! :D

I think the ME is going to be overflowing. I reckon somewhere in the 800 region is possible. I think the side events look fantastic with the 6max obv being a popular one.

The HU will be a lot of fun if it goes ahead but I imagine it will be a field similar to the HR- around 90% of the entrants will be people who play the game for a living. If it were to get a ton of entrants (I predict it will get 20) then I'd consider it.

I reckon the Main will get around 700 runners and my fat self will be competing on Day 1b.

Playing main, in the unlikely event that I am not pressing on to victory then I will also play the 6 max.

I can honestly see there being 900+ runners minimum for the main. Gunning for another satelite bink then I can flick in the HU for roffles.

Main and 6 max if i bust main.

^ this and am playing 1a of main

Great feedback so far guys. Obviously if we are going to get those sort of numbers it would be a massive help if anyone can play Day 1a! We will have 350+ qualifiers, so I am optimistic of a good turnout, but I always am!. My predictions if I was betting would be 650 total - 200 Day 1a and 450 Day 1b, so 350 qualifiers and 300 direct buy-ins over the 2 Day 1's. Cheers ACES

Hi Guys,

Think I need to dampen down expectations, or if some of these expectations in the thread are correct (700, 800, 900 runners....) at least suggest you arrive early on Thursday, or consider playing Wednesday.

From what I have seen, almost everyone wants to play Day 1b Thursday, not 1a Wednesday.

Personally, I'd be surprised to see 100 runners on Wednesday, but let's assume I am wrong by 100%, & 200 players play Wednesday.

That means, for 800 runners total, 600 would show up on Thursday.

DTD are the greatest at trying to fit everyone in, but by any yardstick, 600 runners on 1b would mean the place would be rammed to the rafters, with queues, Waiting Lists & Late Regs a real possibility.

As much as anyone, I'd love to see 600-800 runners, but be aware, if that number is achieved, it wil be VERY busy on Thursday. I don't know the DTD capacity, but 600 on one day must surely be a proper squeeze?

Arrive early to avoid queues, waiting lists, & the inevitable frustrations that go with them, or maybe consider switching to 1a, though I know that is not always convenient (extra night in hotel, dead day etc). 

PS - I would happily accept 500 runners right now!

BOOM, great (old?) minds think alike.

Let's hope that with with DTD being totally rammed on Thursday there's still room for the PLO tourney to run, as that is the one which I plan to be attending/crushing.

In DTD we trust, Ralph, but these suggestions of 700, 800, 900 are scaring the life out of me, they really are.

Not sure what to wish really, the more the better, but right now, give me 500 please, & that will be one box ticked.

I would die to play that PLO myself, but unless I get the tin tack before then, I think it's unlikely, as I have all sorts of little bits & bobs to look after through the week, & Tighty is useless without my assistance & guidance.

I've not even written up my TR & tales of derring do from that Omaha @ The Vic yet, & that was a fortnight ago!

I am playing 1a. Dont like crowds! And would like a day off in between rather than playing four days straight!

main and 6 max

Playing 1b.

I think that 650 would be a great number.

There from Monday tho with the plan being to sat into the HR too.  Obviously the aim is to be in the main all the way but will flick in the HU (despite having played sub 5 HU tournies lifetime online!), the 6max and the turbo.

Will be huge.

If my satellite wrinkle gets sorted, then Main and PLO if I bust. Gl everyone.

Cannot wait for this Sky poker week, literally everyone I've spoken to will be attending, many like my self will be playing every event. Hopefully it will be packed solid at DTD, everyone involved with putting this week on deserves all the events to have huge fields. I fancy the main to get around 700 runners

In and predictions..

High roller - 125
Hu - 73
Main - 850
6max - 600

Wow. 600 for the six max? That's double what I was thinking.

Is that 600 unique entries or 600 buy ins with the re entries for the 6max?

Total. Imforgotmyou could have 4bullets though, maybe closer to 1k than 500 then.

Robert Yong ‏@rob_yong

Amazing night @SkyPoker UKPC, 45 £1K seats made online & live sats in last 8 hrs!Day1a is wonderful day 2 play & would REALLY help us out!



17 Online at Sky tonight

10 on DTD

11 at Sheffield

7 at Newcastle

Over 400 Pre-regged

Absolutely stunned @ those numbers.

Thursday (1b) will be absolutely heaving, I do hope players consider playing 1a if they are able.

Really starting to worry that everyone can be accommodated on 1b, Thursday, now. Queues & waiting lists are not good for anyone, but are starting to look inevitable.

id rather queue and wait for a 750K prizepool than a 500k one ;)

You just love to worry imo :P

100% correct Mr N. I worry if I have nothing to worry about, though I've not had to worry about not worrying for a while.

This Thursday problem is really starting to worry us though, the sheer number of players saying they plan to play Thursday is relentless.

If any players are willing & able to move to Wednesday, it would make life a little easier for all concerned.

Rob Yong's latest blog. Wednesday beats Thursday, please?



http://www.dusktilldawnpoker.com/blog.php?profile=4&id=462

Main event only as of now- confirmed playing day1A.

UKPC this & that......

http://bit.ly/1f9wpMN

Tikay, why don't DTD offer a slightly reduced registration fee to encourage people to play Wednesday ? Put it up by £x on Thursday and down by £x on Wednesday ?

How to still qualify (and play Wednesday 1a, you now it makes sense....)

DTD Online

8pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday - 10 seats GTD each night - £100 entry

 

Live at Genting Casinos

8pm Monday Luton 10 seats GTD £50 RB

8pm Monday Liverpool Queens Square 5 seats GTD £50 RB

8pm Tuesday The Mint 5 seats GTD £50 RB

 

Live at DTD Club

8pm Tuesday & Wednesday 20 seats GTD each night - £50 RB

 

Thanks Lisa.

Unfortunately, at THIS stage, I don't think it would be possible, as players have satellited in on the basis of £1,100 for either opening day, & to change it at this stage would create an admin nightmare, what with refunds & extra fees, not to say a bit of a hoohah.

Maybe, if such an occasion arose in the future, that is deffo an idea to consider.

I spoke to DTD this morning, & they are adding extra tables to the regular capacity, so fingers crossed it'll be ok. 

At the club tonight

Mon 17th    8pm  (register til 10.20pm)
High Roller Mega Sat    5 x £3,300    £150 + £15    Re-Buy    1    5K+5K+10K    30/20    
 
8pm   9.20pm   XXL25   £5,000 + £550 Seat   £25 + £5   +2 RL   1   10K   20


TV's Tony Kendall will be on site to handle your every need. Front of House knows no bounds

73 for the HU? Il take take the unders on 53 if you wanna lil wager :-p

Looking forward verrrrry much to this week, gl everybody!!

main, 6max, hu and drinking games cash. For you guys ill play on wed to help but might be worth trying to sell 1a harder. How many satellite qualifiers have pre-regged for 1a?

How would you suggest selling 1a harder?

Comparatively few satellite qualifiers have chose 1a, as you would expect

Free/discounted food.
Free/discounted drinks.
Free tournie tokens.

Can be fraught with issues for those who have already decided to play a specific day and now feel disadvantaged but if it is made clear the reasons why and the overall positive impact on the overall tournament and prizepools I'm sure Tony et al will only have a few moaners to deal with as poker players are on the whole a reasonable bunch.

thank you

Rob and team are reading the thread for feedback so its all useful stuff.

looks good, free beer!

tighty if 25 satellite qualifiers are pre-regged for 1a that's already a selling point. If its 0 then ofc nobody is gonna turnup.

Alex just did the hard sell for us.

He is playing Wednesday, and doing drinking games.

If that does not do the trick, nothing will.

there are definitely satellite qualifers from Sky and DTD registered for 1a! Sky itself was 20+ ahead of last night's satellite

Idea: Whoever is chipleader after day 1a gets to armwrestle Devilfish for a UKIPT seat. If they lose the armwrestle then they must duet with him at the bar as a forfeit

Main 670
PLO 82
Hi 48
6 Max 329
Turbo 240

Two more sattys for main which i will have to play thursday. If not in then plo and 6 max.

My estimate: loads of people!!!

And you to be asking all of them to back you for twister poker

6 years since my last post, but I'm in for this (along with about a dozen swedes flying over).

Sadly also on the day 1b bandwagon due to work commitments.

  Simple question. I cannot play Wednesday and will probably be unable to arrive at DTD till about 5pm. Arriving then and being an alternate with a huge list would probably be tilting. If I pay in advance are my chips in play from 1pm or do I get my seat and chips on arrival?
 

On arrival, chips not in play until you have informed the cash desk you are on the premises Ian

Unsure about playing hiroller but will play all side events should I bust the main.

Expect about 700runners for the main.

The 6max should get the most runners.

I'm pretty sure it's already been said that chips are in play from the start if you pre-reg!?

Many thanks. Does the prize structure also take into account the Simon Deadman is playing?

I've just double checked.

Register via the shop http://www.dtdshop.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=17

Chips are held out if you pre-reg and nicola is aware you'll be late (shop buy ins are emailed)

I'd recommend you play the HU and hope to draw him in the first round. As he only finishes ever second you get a virtual bye

Ah ok. It must just be chips in play if you pre-reg via a satellite then.

Glenn's email to qualifiers:

However now I am able to process pre reg for the Day 1 of your choice. Please note that if you pre reg you will be in the tournament from the start and your chips will be in play.

ok thanks

thats a good distinction for me to be aware of!

Are there still traffic issues coming in from J24 ?

yes. Not too bad late morning but j25 is a far quicker way in still. As is j21a/a606

Thanks a lot

Trigg or Dubai about?

 Wondered what price you would make the winner coming from each of the day 1's?
Factoring in supposedly easier field on day 1b and with perhaps double the field numbers to chose from but that day 1a will have better players in it.....supposedly.

I AM PLAYING DAY 1a so make sure that is in the price :-)

Perhaps 4/7 about day 1b? Maybe skinnier ?

Glenn,

Tighty is half right, but forget the A52, has the most boring crash barriers in the East Mids.

M1 J21A, A46 & then A606 is by far the best at present, no traffic, & it takes you right to the DTD front door without going into Nottingham. Much the best option. 

ya a453 is disgusting mess, and has pretty bad implications for the a52 route as the diversion is that way.


if you want a fun drive, come off at loughborough and follow the ruddington road, nice and windy and much more fun :)

v good v good :)

FYP

This is fun. What was the question again?

As someone who commuters to the club daily. THIS from the south. A52 if coming from the north. We'll keep everyone updated if there is any major issues in the area

Last night's High Roller satellite had 50 runners for a £150 rebuy with 5 x £3,000 seats GTD and made £24,600!

Amongst those who won the 7 seats were Jamie Sykes and Mitch Johnson, Matt Perrins bubbled a seat but won £1500 for his troubles

There is another High Roller satellite at 1pm, ahead of Day 1 of the High Roller itself at 6pm


The final satellites are taking place for the Main which starts tomorrow

On Sunday 45 seats were generated on DTD, Sky Poker and live

Last night 37 seats generated on DTD and Live, including 15 alone at Genting Luton

Tonight, another 10 seats GTD on DTD at 8pm, 20 seats GTD at the Club at 8pm and another 5 GTD at the London Mint casino



Consequently around 400 players are set to have qualified in via DTD Online, SkyPoker.com or Live satellites.

What is expected finishing time of the 1pm sat tighty?

Last night finished at 3.09am with 50 runners, thats just over 7 hours

So a good estimate is 8pm

do players in the sat have to play the tournament?

This is WRONG.

Today's sat is a 4 x 20 and then 15 clock. Last nights was a 4 x 30 and 20 clock.

Expected finish time if this afternoons sats is BEFORE the start of the 6pm High Roller.

Cheers ACES

do people have to play the HR if they win a seat simon?

Yes.

Of course - the only exception would be someone that has already bought in directly for the High Roller. In which case the player could play the sat, win a seat and get a refund.

The above would apply for all our sats this week for players that have bought in directly in advance to any event.

Cheers ACES

I understand you don't want people cashing out their seats won.

Friend of mine is thinking of playing a sat tonight but there's a small chance he won't be able to make any of the festival.

He's hoping he could transfer the seat to a friend if he won a seat and he cldnt make it.

Would that be possible?

Otherwise of course he just won't play the sat.

Do we know break and dinner times day one - trying to arrange a con call fmel - no worries if not as I am guessing its runner dependant however any help would be appreciated

Start 1pm

1 hour levels

break after every 2 levels for 20 mins

Split dinner break at end of six levels, half play/half eat then repeat level

coming for main event and 6max. predict 666 runners for main event and a billion for 6 max. gl everyone!

ok ok that's v v v good. nh

Playing the lot (subject to deep runs obv).

Just a suggestion - if DTD are worried about numbers why not throw in an online day 1c? Pretty sure no one would object..

6 max will get lower numbers than anyone imagines. rec's and amatuers/people over 35 hate 6max and it showed in the ukipt 6max

Hi Guys,

If you have a £500 DTD seat credit and want to play the Main we have set up a way to get you registered in advance to avoid queues and GTE a seat.

If anyone is in this boat please PM me.

Glenn

Just a reminder, in case anyone missed it, but as I understand it, the 6-Max is a Single Re-Entry - PER (opening) DAY.

In theory, therefore, 4 bullets are available, as there are two Day Ones. 

How old are you Trigg? surely you must be nearly there...

Going to assume that playing the PLO after making day2 of the main1a is a no goer?

As in we're not allowed to multi table day2 of PLO along side the main day2?

I think its a no-goer. Multi-tabling at the club not allowed

Can you confirm this tighty? Was guna do a prop for the series but that involve multi tabling.....

Thanks

For the winner of the Main Event

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That's what I thought mate. Cheers for clarifying :)

I will double check again Toby.

I've only ever heard that in relation to cash games. Really sucks a better time couldn't be found for the PLO>

Surely Multi-tabling could be allowed. Just have some strict rules about being at the table. First card of the deck, no passing out of turn etc. Although it would be a pain in the backside on Thursday when DTD is packed and you cannot move around the cardroom freely, and the same for Friday as well

definitely no multi-tabling just asked again, and got a flea in my ear for asking ;-))

Can you use 100 tokens for add on in the Mega sats ?

You can't use Online tokens for add on into the Live Mega Sat no.

I meant can I use a 100 token to purchase the add on in the 100 mega sat online.

Sorry. You can use it for re-entries only

Nps thanks for info.

Cheers, looks like the long lead in and build up is gonna have this whole thing go off rather well. Great collaborative effort and shows there is some advantages of being older and somewhat OCD I imagine :-)

Has anyone told Paul Hohoho about that trophy?

Tighty, I am coming by bus from Derby and would like to know which number gets me to the club and where to change. Is it a straight through service? Also how many massage ladies will be available in level 3. I need this by 7pm please :-)

If this is a serious request, get on the red arrow, get off at QMC ( hospital ) and walk 20 mins.

Is there a last chance £110 online satty tomorrow night or is tonight's the last one? Can't see anything in the lobby for tomorrow.

Haha, no but with Tighty answering every question about everything i though he might just have the answer. I was trying to expose the fact that the mods clearly all multi account on Tighty's profile but they keep it quiet :-)

Thanks for the response though!

yes there is!

please check after tonight's has done



Junior, you stumped me on the Q, or would have done if I had seen it

Massage girls are 10/10 this week though

Lavly jabbly. cheers tightamous.

more pics please

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Guy on the left giving it the cheeky look, wp.

yep spot on Tikay

I go this route everyday in the rush hour. Off the M1 onto the A46 Just past Leicester Forest Services  your 30 Minutes from DTD Coming from the south.

Any Nav system will want to keep you on the M1 ignore it. 6 Miles down the A46 turn left @ the roundabout 9 Miles staying on the A46 to the A606 into Notts

Regards

M

  

i noticed this, haha what a LAD