APAT UK Amateur Poker Championship

[M3boy]

Let the fireworks commence !

Im off to bed. GN all

[tikay]

Any news on the payout structure ?

The Payout Structure is going to be "flattened" compared to last time, details later this week - but before Saturday, of course.

[charmaine]

OK, so i cannot be at a computer between 1pm and 2pm - so if it is at that time, then I am disadvantaged.

Now I am joking about not being able to be at a computer, but you see my point? The list is endless on how people will be disadvantaged.

So the laptop is going in the child seat of the trolly while we shop at tescos , so where are the kids sitting    

P.S Hope your sharing that popcorn James 

[TightEnd]

and I'm sure there will be a "tighter" time given when the payment facility will be available....just because it isn't in the "formal" press release it doesn't mean we haven't thought about it. Maybe we need to sort out the timing on the techie side guys? ever thought of that?

[totalise]

Maybe we need to sort out the timing on the techie side guys? ever thought of that?

nice attitude.

[M3boy]

Richard, if that was the case, then I think the origional email should of said so - would save confusion no?

Also, I will be interested to see the "flatter" payout structure - from memory, the last payout structure was 5th got the same money as 9th didnt it? How much flatter can you go? Will 2nd now get the same as 9th?

I await the announcement with baited breath

[byronkincaid]

has to be 4.25 doesn't it?

[TightEnd]

Richard, if that was the case, then I think the origional email should of said so - would save confusion no?

Also, I will be interested to see the "flatter" payout structure - from memory, the last payout structure was 5th got the same money as 9th didnt it? How much flatter can you go? Will 2nd now get the same as 9th?

I await the announcement with baited breath

Well any confusion is of course unintentional and hopefully temporary.

The payout structure was the subject of significant feedback after Event 1 which we have taken on board and any changes will be announced pre-Saturday.

[TightEnd]

Maybe we need to sort out the timing on the techie side guys? ever thought of that?

nice attitude.

there's no attitude. If it seemed that way, apologies.

[Royal Flush]

Ok i said i wouldn't comment on APAT on public forums again but i feel this is ok to say.

You are all being a tad unfair.

First it was a ballot, people complained.
A clickfest was suggested, but that brought complaints.
Now a day with no set time is also being knocked down.

It seems to me that APAT can't win.

I personally think a window of time is the best way, but then it doesn't effect me.

Gl Richard, Des and Tony, i don't envy you!

[DesD]

The last thing I want is to be critical of APAT but the email information, as I read it, is just begging for trouble.

.....begging for trouble!  Are you sure Sheriff?  We put one of the strongest £75 live tournaments in front of you, that you are likely to see this year...and your response is APAT are "begging for trouble". 

Frankly I think that is a shocking statement.  Particularly when you think how much time we all spend sitting in front of PCs playing poker.

The tickemaster scenario was discussed before, pre event 1 ballot.  300 people clicking like mad...sorry, but we are not going there.  We received scores of emails from members who did not want that scenario.

If you really fancy it, I'm sure you will get a seat at this event.  Focus 300 people on a very specific time and I would not be so sure. 

Whatever,  but please don't label those who have worked their socks off to deliver this event as "begging for trouble".  Given the amount of time we put into this, that is just disrespectful.

Des.

[Rookie (Rodney)]

I nearly wet myself when i saw that post!

[RED-DOG]

I don't post much on the APAT threads because I'm not eligible to play, but with 8k in added value, the promise of a good structure, a great night out, a chance at a fabulous first prize, and the knowledge that everyone concerned is doing their upmost to serve my best interests, I wish I was.

[DesD]

FFS

Just got the email as well

You are kidding me right?? Who the F**K is gonna sit at their PC ALL DAY hitting refresh?

Surely this is a joke.

The above doesn't describe any number of occasions you sit at your PC ALL DAY hitting check...raise...fold?  No?

If I have to lose some friends today to make people understand that this is not just about experienced amateur players....APAT represents hundreds and hundreds of 'little' guys up and down the country and I don't think they will complain about giving this some time on Saturday.

Des.

[tikay]

Guys. Lets cool it for tonight, it's late.

Tomorrow is a new day, we can travel a long way in a day, especially on a hearty breakfast.