APAT: I just don't get it

[Ironside]

des if thats the case put my name down for every leg of season 2

as much as i like bigger buy in events and in the past i havent done too bad in them (without a big score)

i much prefer the atmosphere at apat than at regular events there is always people around you can talk too

unlike regular events where people arrive play get knocked out and leave

[Ironside]

how can i be barred from the apat footy match i have played a match yet

[AdamM]

I agree about the payout structure. the stacks and clock is a shining example, the top heavy money lets it down for me

[Colchester Kev]

And just to secure another bevvy from Des that I will never get,...

The stereotypical APAT player doesnt look at the costs of travel accomodation etc as paying it to play a £75 game of poker, Its paying to have a social weekend and meeting up with people with whom you have forged friendships through the mutual interest of Poker...

everyone has a hobby, and the costs incurred doing something that gives you pleasure cant really be justified to people who dont share your hobby ..... Like metal detectors spending money to travel abroad to search fields and beaches for treasure, or a football fan spending shitloads to follow his team all over the country every weekend, people who dont share their interest cant see why they do it ...but they do, and they love it... its all relative.

[Rookie (Rodney)]

how can i be barred from the apat footy match i have played a match yet

your banned from all competition for the rest of your life!

[Ironside]

apart from the addes seat i think the payout structure is kinda nice it encourges play rather than sitting tight

[Rookie (Rodney)]

apart from the addes seat i think the payout structure is kinda nice it encourges play rather than sitting tight

Yup, people play for the win! As they should.

[Geo the Sarge]

I have never played an APAT event, I have attended some though, and like you I was a little perplexed as to why all the hoo haa and excited anticipation that surrounds the events.  But after attending Cardiff and spending the weekend in the company of so many like minded people, I now fully understand the way people feel about the series of events.

They are superbly organised and structured, and there is a blonde bash type atmosphere that just seems to go along with the events, no bitching, table banging,rubdowns etc, just like minded people who want to have a social weekend away from home and play a game of poker that they can look forward to and know that they arent gonna be shafted on cost/structure etc.

So think blonde bash with a serious game of poker which has potentially life changing added prizes and rewards attached to it.

And just to secure another bevvy from Des that I will never get,...

The stereotypical APAT player doesnt look at the costs of travel accomodation etc as paying it to play a £75 game of poker, Its paying to have a social weekend and meeting up with people with whom you have forged friendships through the mutual interest of Poker...

everyone has a hobby, and the costs incurred doing something that gives you pleasure cant really be justified to people who dont share your hobby ..... Like metal detectors spending money to travel abroad to search fields and beaches for treasure, or a football fan spending shitloads to follow his team all over the country every weekend, people who dont share their interest cant see why they do it ...but they do, and they love it... its all relative.

Just about does it for me Kev, I will buy you the 2 pints you aint getting from Des.

If I was having a 2 day bender in Edinburgh it would cost me a helluva lot more than it's costing me to go to Dublin in June. Right from the off there have been a few of us that declared we would be going, seat or not.

Purely social with that little tempter of possibly a good finish and my "15 minutes of fame" -  Valllloooooo

Geo.

Geo.

[Ironside]

people are playing for a living so ladder climbs dont mean people wont eat the following week or not

so i dont feel guilty when i knock them out

[FlyingPig]

For me there are several reasons why I will travel the lengh and bredth of the country to play in these events.

1 - The blinds, being deepstacked, a good 2 day session of poker (if you are lucky) all with people who out to win, but mainly are the there for a good time. Winning is not everything to the players in these events.

2 - The spirit the events are played in is second to none. I have played in several types of different structured tournaments all over the north west and the people who play in these all think they are Johnny Big Rocks know it all poker, and when you lay a bad beat on them or do something that maybe you shouldnt of, they pounce on you with snyde remarks. In these events people get up and smile, take their round of applause walk off have a chat a beer, and a good time, and most of all it is all done with a smile on their face.

3 - The prizes are superb. I know there are many who dont like the top heavy payout structure, but I really think its fantasttic. The 1st prize could be life changing, the payouts in Cardiff where designed to encourage good play, and to my knowledge there has not been talk of a chop at any events.

4 - Forget the prizes on the day, the big one is the Poker Stars Carribean jig. That in itself is a super prize to win, and would be life changing event for a normal everyday poker player.

If you play in one event you will know why people like it so much.

[Teacake]

I have never played an APAT event, I have attended some though, and like you I was a little perplexed as to why all the hoo haa and excited anticipation that surrounds the events.  But after attending Cardiff and spending the weekend in the company of so many like minded people, I now fully understand the way people feel about the series of events.

They are superbly organised and structured, and there is a blonde bash type atmosphere that just seems to go along with the events, no bitching, table banging,rubdowns etc, just like minded people who want to have a social weekend away from home and play a game of poker that they can look forward to and know that they arent gonna be shafted on cost/structure etc.

So think blonde bash with a serious game of poker which has potentially life changing added prizes and rewards attached to it.

And just to secure another bevvy from Des that I will never get,...

The stereotypical APAT player doesnt look at the costs of travel accomodation etc as paying it to play a £75 game of poker, Its paying to have a social weekend and meeting up with people with whom you have forged friendships through the mutual interest of Poker...

everyone has a hobby, and the costs incurred doing something that gives you pleasure cant really be justified to people who dont share your hobby ..... Like metal detectors spending money to travel abroad to search fields and beaches for treasure, or a football fan spending shitloads to follow his team all over the country every weekend, people who dont share their interest cant see why they do it ...but they do, and they love it... its all relative.

Just about does it for me Kev, I will buy you the 2 pints you aint getting from Des.

If I was having a 2 day bender in Edinburgh it would cost me a helluva lot more than it's costing me to go to Dublin in June. Right from the off there have been a few of us that declared we would be going, seat or not.

Purely social with that little tempter of possibly a good finish and my "15 minutes of fame" -  Valllloooooo

Geo.

Geo.

I can see whereThe Diceman is coming from but Kev has hit the nail on the head.

My expenses for APAT Scotland were minimal as it was just along the road in Edinburgh & my flights to Dublin were less than 40 quid, it also looks like I won't have to shell out on a hotel. The main problem for me is taking time off work & spending weekends away from the family but fortunately my wife is very understanding that way.

I also decided to miss BB4 (the first one I've missed) because I had my eye on the Scottish & Irish APATs.

I can only see myself playing a couple of these a season but I reckon the guys who are following the whole tour are those who are near the top of the league & are chasing the WPT Caribean seat & I don't blame them.

[RioRodent]

And just to secure another bevvy from Des that I will never get,...

The stereotypical APAT player doesnt look at the costs of travel accomodation etc as paying it to play a £75 game of poker, Its paying to have a social weekend and meeting up with people with whom you have forged friendships through the mutual interest of Poker...

everyone has a hobby, and the costs incurred doing something that gives you pleasure cant really be justified to people who dont share your hobby ..... Like metal detectors spending money to travel abroad to search fields and beaches for treasure, or a football fan spending shitloads to follow his team all over the country every weekend, people who dont share their interest cant see why they do it ...but they do, and they love it... its all relative.

And what about 'twitchers'... what are they on!!   >:?

[RioRodent]

There is a free buffet.

Just get closer to the front of the queue this time!! Maybe sit out the last couple of hands. 

[Ironside]

they do all day breakfasts too

[Colchester Kev]

and chili chips .... now they are the biz.