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

Because I would relish the chance to play poker in a pure 'poker only' environment.

It is a simple truth that poker is offered via the casino firms who have objected to the opening of this club.  However poker at these venues is offered as a secondary service, ususally with poor facilities and not enough kn owlage of the game to provide an optimal experience for the players.

Issues such as 'self dealing' in tournaments create a lack of confidence, not to mention the fact that, marketing speak aside, on the ground poker is seen as poor relation to the games of chance, the casino's would rather we play.

It is ironic that in an age where 'gambling sensibly' is a watchword these corporate entities would rather have poker players (who often view themselves more as combatants than gamblers) competing against a house with a fixed edge, or placed in an environment next to slot machines than playing in a controlled poker only environment.

This is reflected in the way that poker players are often treated in casino's up and down the country.  As a prime example look at the lack of SnG tables, and where you can find these rare beasts (usually self dealt as its not 'economic' for the casino to provide dealer), the play structure is usually so rapid as to make it more of a lottery.  The sole aim of the typical casino playing environment is to run as many tables as possible, as quickly as possible - this detracts greatly from the game and reduces the 'value' delivered to any paying customers.

If the argument is based around the demonstration of demand for the services of an innovative club in the UK like DTD - or lack thereof -  it is very difficult to see any rational other than commercial filibustering backing up the actions of the casino licences who have objected to this. They are aware that they will be forced to compete (finally) on a level playing field.  They will either have to raise there game, or accept that they do not currently offer the type of environment that most poker players would like.

The rise and rise of poker has been nothing short of meteoric in recent times.  Entries at top quality events across Europe are the rise, and in the UK record numbers have attended tournaments in recent times. The UK doe snot currently have the venues to host some of the biggest and best tournaments, and to do justice to the EPT and others.

With the addition of DTD it will do.

I recently have stopped playing live poker due to the lack of choice and facilities available to me.  However I look forward to attending DTD as soon as humanly possible, and I look forward to continuing to patronise it for some time to follow.

Regards,

Martin Dean,
IT Manager
Laidlaw Solutions Limited
martin.dean@laidlaw.net