APAT UK Amateur Poker Championship

[kinboshi]

I have no problem with this, I would rather rely on my diligence to get a seat than hope to be lucky in the "raffle".
I will adjust my weekend plans accordingly, if you really want it you will do it.

...and how do I explain that to the groom of the wedding where I'm the best man?  I'm sure that'd go down well.

[temp0r]

as the others were ballot. this one should also be in my opinion. i too am not waiting around all day refreshing. by doing this you're wasting people's time. we only get 1 weekend a week!

without consistancy and firm direction apat looks rather... well.. amateur.

[Zebediah]

I have no problem with this, I would rather rely on my diligence to get a seat than hope to be lucky in the "raffle".
I will adjust my weekend plans accordingly, if you really want it you will do it.

...and how do I explain that to the groom of the wedding where I'm the best man?  I'm sure that'd go down well.

Priorities old boy

[Pilf]

...and how do I explain that to the groom of the wedding where I'm the best man?  I'm sure that'd go down well.

Bloody hell mate you do seem to go to a lot of weddings.
 

[kinboshi]

...and how do I explain that to the groom of the wedding where I'm the best man?  I'm sure that'd go down well.

Bloody hell mate you do seem to go to a lot of weddings.
 

It's my age!  All my mates are getting married.  The one last weekend was a friend of my brother's - and he was the best man.  If the APAT event was the weekend before I wouldn't be able to go anyway.  My cousin's wedding...

[ripple11]

 Set a time on Saturday,and state that those who entered the first tour aren't allowed to apply until Monday at a set time.
 
 I'm sure the vast majority would be happy with that.

[dougal7878]

Wooaaaa....lets all play fair....it should be open to all. A time is set and its first come first served.......Wasnt that the initial intention form the first live event. The apat will always struggle to please all, however i think the majority are satisfied, im sure this will be another sell out and exceptional event, i hope to make it if the wife allows!

[dougal7878]

s**t...just realised, im working Saturday.......i take it all back!!!!

[Foggy]

Correct me if I am wrong, but before the mini event that was held in Birmingham, and the raffle for places. Wasnt there a statement from the directors that all future events would be held at venues that can cater for the sort of numbers that wish to enter!

Therefore at event 2, why are we having to experience a raffle mark 2.

I fully support the ethos of APAT and have regulary enetered the online series, but if I miss out on the second live event due to a further raffle, perhaps is the right time to say "adios"

[kinboshi]

Correct me if I am wrong, but before the mini event that was held in Birmingham, and the raffle for places. Wasnt there a statement from the directors that all future events would be held at venues that can cater for the sort of numbers that wish to enter!

Therefore at event 2, why are we having to experience a raffle mark 2.

I fully support the ethos of APAT and have regulary enetered the online series, but if I miss out on the second live event due to a further raffle, perhaps is the right time to say "adios"

That seems to be the problem - it doesn't appear that there are venues that can hold the number of people that the APAT can attract to these events. 

The original plan seemed to involve a three-day event (probably with two day 1s) to cater for the larger numbers.  Obviously the availability of venues has altered the plans.

It's better to have an event for 200 (and have 300 unhappy that they can't make it), than have no event at all.  It's just a shame that some will miss out this time (including me) - but I'll be keen to play in the next one.

[tikay]

Morning everyone.

I am offline most of Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, so I've volunteered to do the front line stuff today, so you have got me on APAT duty untill this evening. Lord help you all....

I am going to go through this thread & deal with all your question & queries, one by one, as I always do. Just give me some time please, as I don't type too fast these days.

We can't please all of you, that's obvious, just from reading the contradictory Posts in this thread already!

Bear in mind, the news has been released on numerous Fora, so we have our work cut out today. Fortunately, it's been extremely well received on other Poker Fora, with less negativity, so they will be less time-consuming.

OK, let's get started. And PLEASE, remember it's just about a game of poker, & poker is just a hobby to our members. Nobody is gonna die, or even get hurt......

[M3boy]

Kinboshi, I take your point m8, but consider this, YOU miss out on ALL the live events this/next year. Will you still be as happy with the system of "choosing" players?

TK - I dont envy your job one bit today!!

[tikay]

I'm just hoping that the "window" isn't between 1.30pm and 6pm when I will be going to or at or coming home fromseeing Forest crush Brentford

But this IS bang out of order, & I'm furious with the Poster. Keep it civil I said, & we have to endure this sort of ridiculous flaming. It's not good enough, & you guys either chill out, or shut up. OK? I am not having this kind of thing, end of story.

Forest crush Brentford indeed.

Forest - who are you?, who are you?

Go on you Bees!

[Foggy]

Morning Tikay,

Football aside, on recieving Des's mail and Sheriffs response last night which I read but decided against responding. It does seem like a raffle mark 2, and having missed out I repeat missed out in my locality of Birmingham,I dont think the members who were not LUCKY enough to attend,should miss out for the second raffle !!

[Acidmouse]

If you missed out on the 1st and the 2nd events and someone gets in both because of luck the system is fundamentally flawed. If you wanted into the 1st event but missed out, surly you should automatically get 1st dibs on the next event.