Luton "G" Casino, opinions please!

[77dave]

Who are Hinge and Bracket?

Female Impersonators who do a double act on stage..one at the piano, one standing, both singing

Nowadays they are semi-retired and play recreational poker inbetween pantos and summer seasons

That's not really them though is it? I thought we were just taking the mick?

Of course its them? didn't you know?

Brackett is not around this month much, he's one of the Ugly Sisters In Cinderella in the Hatfield Galleria Playhouse if I remember what he said correctly

Stop it Tighty - I still remember the 'Dave Clarke 5' - although this one was close.....

What about the HESS?

[Dingdell]

Who are Hinge and Bracket?

Female Impersonators who do a double act on stage..one at the piano, one standing, both singing

Nowadays they are semi-retired and play recreational poker inbetween pantos and summer seasons

That's not really them though is it? I thought we were just taking the mick?

Of course its them? didn't you know?

Brackett is not around this month much, he's one of the Ugly Sisters In Cinderella in the Hatfield Galleria Playhouse if I remember what he said correctly

Stop it Tighty - I still remember the 'Dave Clarke 5' - although this one was close.....

What about the HESS?

GFY - they were a great group......

Nightrider is coming back apparantly - no sign of the hairy chested one though.....

[Snatiramas]

Who are Hinge and Bracket?

Female Impersonators who do a double act on stage..one at the piano, one standing, both singing

Nowadays they are semi-retired and play recreational poker inbetween pantos and summer seasons

That's not really them though is it? I thought we were just taking the mick?

Of course its them? didn't you know?

Brackett is not around this month much, he's one of the Ugly Sisters In Cinderella in the Hatfield Galleria Playhouse if I remember what he said correctly

Stop it Tighty - I still remember the 'Dave Clarke 5' - although this one was close.....

What about the HESS?

GFY - they were a great group......

Nightrider is coming back apparantly - no sign of the hairy chested one though.....

In rehab again

[tikay]

so basically tony the same answers that everyone else got when they asked. no answers!!


looks like early in the bet slick kid looks favourite to me

Oh ye of little faith.......

Anyone remember the momentous quotation by Calvin Coolidge, when he was President of the United States? I've lived my life by that quote. Who can quote it?

[TightEnd]

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race”

[tikay]

3pm, just out of bed here, & I have to be in South London for the Sky Poker Chrissie Bash tonight, so I gotta be brief.

I could not find anyone in Luton last night with whom to discuss the "issues", the protocol here would be to speak to Nina first, & she was absent, & I don't believe Carmel or Martin were there either.

I asked two Staff for the Structure of the Heads Up thing on Sunday, & neither knew.

Eventually, I spoke to Adrian, (who's top-notch) & asked him to find out two things.....

1) The Structure for the Heads Up Bash. He said they were working on a structure which enabled more play the deeper it went, but did not have any details.

2) I requested to know the total amount accumulated in the "League Contribution". Details were not to hand.

If I hear further, I'll let you know.

I won't be there tonight, as I'm at the Sky Bash, & I'm doing the Show tomorrow (Friday), so if I do go tomorrow (doubtful), it won't be until very late.

I am in London (The Vic) with APAT on Saturday, then planning to head home, & playing dtd on Sunday, so I may not be back at Luton until Monday earliest.

The Comp had about 40 runners I believe, & there was a lovely atmo there, lots of regulars, Tracey Dell cashed, with Dick Lynch yet again getting Heads Up, Celtic, Tighty, Lalit, Nav & me never cashed, sigh. The Dealers Choice Game ran all night with a fulll table, & ditto the Hold 'Em Cash.

The Female half of Hinge & Bracket (the other half was AWOL) complained about the valets, dealers, tables, chairs, music, M1 widening, lack of gritters, traffic jams, global warming, Ryanair, virgin Airlines, Tuesday's, Thursdays, Christmas, & cats, but was otherwise happy & content.

I will keep you informed.

I forgot to add, by the way, that on Wednesday, with about 40 folks in the Tourney, & 1 or 2 Cash Tables on the go, there were THREE Valets assigned to the Cardroom, & drinks & service were plentiful the entire night.

Anyone who complained about the sparse Valet Service on Wednesday is being wholly unreasonable. But nobody did, (except Bracket) because it was excellent. And, take note, the drinks are free.

[tikay]

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race”

Spot on! It was on a plaque on the wall behind the desk in my office for 30 years.

[Dingdell]

so basically tony the same answers that everyone else got when they asked. no answers!!


looks like early in the bet slick kid looks favourite to me

Oh ye of little faith.......

Anyone remember the momentous quotation by Calvin Coolidge, when he was President of the United States? I've lived my life by that quote. Who can quote it?

The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge, it is always simple and direct. - obvioulsy not a fan of the CIA then?

Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still. - try telling Garry Bush that - nice to see him on Wednesday by the way.
 

And yes - the Valet service was fantastic on Wednesday - Rose was in and was a whirling dervish.

[tikay]

so basically tony the same answers that everyone else got when they asked. no answers!!


looks like early in the bet slick kid looks favourite to me

Oh ye of little faith.......

Anyone remember the momentous quotation by Calvin Coolidge, when he was President of the United States? I've lived my life by that quote. Who can quote it?

The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge, it is always simple and direct. - obvioulsy not a fan of the CIA then?

Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still. - try telling Garry Bush that - nice to see him on Wednesday by the way.
 

Yup, it was great to see "Whacker" Bush at Luton on Wednesday. Slowly, the faces are returning to Luton. Garry Bush is huge fun, & I much admire him. Hard to remember, but he was European Player of the Year (admittedly in odd circumstances) a few years back, & played all the big Events. But eventually he clicked on to the fact that unless Sponsored, nobody can play the Major Tourney Circuit & expect to make a profit, or even a living. Except, of course, the nippers.

[englishrose]

hello all.
I am on a weeks holiday at the moment and it has been quite depressing reading what everyone has to say about Luton.
I cant even defend it at the moment either.[which is what i allways do i know] the point is most of the things you are saying are valid.
As most of you know Sunday will be Alister's last day and i for one will miss him.I have spoke to Carmel about replacing him and i as yet do not know who this will be, but it will be someone from outside.
I as you know am only part time as this suits my personal life and this will not change.I have asked for someone with far more knowledge of running a cardroom than me, because there are many things that need to be sorted.
As for the HU tourney on Sunday as i understand it..........the draw will take place on the day and work like a pyramid

           

                     

                      i hope this sorts of makes sense.If your opponent is not in on the day then you will automatically win that round and go on to the next player who is next to you in the pyramid.

As for the MONEY i know that the casino is adding around 6 thousand pounds so the players contribution was around 24 thousand.EVERY PLAYER THAT HAS QUALIFIED WINS AT LEAST £50.

I have a lot to do when i get back and i know it is going to be hard going for a while but things will get better i promise please don't give up on us just yet.I am only still there for you [it`s definatly not the money] i look forward to going to work, just because the players are some of the nicest guys and gals that you could ever wish to meet.

Keeping the faith and looking forward to my return love ya lots Nina.xx 

[TightEnd]

to be clear Nina, you've never been the problem!

any chance you can get the thread to the powers that be, so they can see the strength of feeling? a lot of people want to support the room but as you can see frustration is rife.

[M3boy]

Nina, the complaints were NEVER about you .

See you Sunday

[Dingdell]

hello all.
I am on a weeks holiday at the moment and it has been quite depressing reading what everyone has to say about Luton.
I cant even defend it at the moment either.[which is what i allways do i know] the point is most of the things you are saying are valid.
As most of you know Sunday will be Alister's last day and i for one will miss him.I have spoke to Carmel about replacing him and i as yet do not know who this will be, but it will be someone from outside.
I as you know am only part time as this suits my personal life and this will not change.I have asked for someone with far more knowledge of running a cardroom than me, because there are many things that need to be sorted.
As for the HU tourney on Sunday as i understand it..........the draw will take place on the day and work like a pyramid

           

                     

                      i hope this sorts of makes sense.If your opponent is not in on the day then you will automatically win that round and go on to the next player who is next to you in the pyramid.

As for the MONEY i know that the casino is adding around 6 thousand pounds so the players contribution was around 24 thousand.EVERY PLAYER THAT HAS QUALIFIED WINS AT LEAST £50.

I have a lot to do when i get back and i know it is going to be hard going for a while but things will get better i promise please don't give up on us just yet.I am only still there for you [it`s definatly not the money] i look forward to going to work, just because the players are some of the nicest guys and gals that you could ever wish to meet.

Keeping the faith and looking forward to my return love ya lots Nina.xx 

Nina - I don't think it's all that bad - I really don't. Remember that when you're reading this thread it's more than one person saying the same thing - but it's the same thing - it's not like everyone has all completely different moans.

There is a thing called the pareto law - not sure if I've spelt it right - I use it a lot in life - the 80/20 rule. Sort out the 20% most important and the other 80% tends to disappear or sort itself out on its own - that type of thing.

80% of the moans will come from 20% of your customers.

80% of our poker games will be played in 20% of the available venues.

Sort out the 20% which is the mainstay of the moans and the other 80% will be fine.

Don't be dis-heartened, it's better to have an opportunity to plug a few holes publicly than leak players and don't know why.

See you next week x x x x

[tikay]

hello all.
I am on a weeks holiday at the moment and it has been quite depressing reading what everyone has to say about Layton.
I cant even defend it at the moment either.[which is what i allways do i know] the point is most of the things you are saying are valid.
As most of you know Sunday will be Alister's last day and i for one will miss him.I have spoke to Carmel about replacing him and i as yet do not know who this will be, but it will be someone from outside.
I as you know am only part time as this suits my personal life and this will not change.I have asked for someone with far more knowledge of running a cardroom than me, because there are many things that need to be sorted.
As for the HU tourney on Sunday as i understand it..........the draw will take place on the day and work like a pyramid

           

                     

                      i hope this sorts of makes sense.If your opponent is not in on the day then you will automatically win that round and go on to the next player who is next to you in the pyramid.

As for the MONEY i know that the casino is adding around 6 thousand pounds so the players contribution was around 24 thousand.EVERY PLAYER THAT HAS QUALIFIED WINS AT LEAST £50.

I have a lot to do when i get back and i know it is going to be hard going for a while but things will get better i promise please don't give up on us just yet.I am only still there for you [it`s definatly not the money] i look forward to going to work, just because the players are some of the nicest guys and gals that you could ever wish to meet.

Keeping the faith and looking forward to my return love ya lots Nina.xx 

Thanks Nina. With that attitude, we can't fail. I know how passionate you are, & I understand the problems (all of them easily fixed), so I know how awful it must be when you are described as an "incompetent dump" & "pants". Nothing is further from the truth, & once a few niggles are sorted - mainly communication - Luton wll be tickety-boo, & those that don't like it can do the other thing. Remember, some of those that are throwng stones at Luton right now are the same people who were lobbing stones at DTD a few months back!

Going back to communication, please be aware that there has still been no announcement of the Structure for Sunday's Heads-Up Challenge, foir which, according to you, the Players have contributed £24,000. As an aside, I think it's horrendous that the players - without their consent - contributed £24,000, & the Venue have only added £6,000. Pity we were never infomed of that earlier, as hell would have been let loose......!That's bang out of order, but thankfully, it's history now, as I've been categorically assured that the deductions from Prize Pools affair will never, ever, happen again at Luton.

You will continue to have the support of blonde, & myself, & if we can help in any way - for example, by handling for you - completely free of charge - "player communication", just say the word, & blonde will assist.

I hope Sunday goes well, good luck!

[turny]

so basically tony the same answers that everyone else got when they asked. no answers!!


looks like early in the bet slick kid looks favourite to me

Oh ye of little faith.......

Anyone remember the momentous quotation by Calvin Coolidge, when he was President of the United States? I've lived my life by that quote. Who can quote it?

The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge, it is always simple and direct. - obvioulsy not a fan of the CIA then?

Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still. - try telling Garry Bush that - nice to see him on Wednesday by the way.
 

Yup, it was great to see "Whacker" Bush at Luton on Wednesday.

But eventually he clicked on to the fact that unless Sponsored, nobody can play the Major Tourney Circuit & expect to make a profit, or even a living. Except, of course, the nippers.

and also proves you cant mix being a mad gambler with playing poker!