Broadway Casino Birmingham

[The Wall]

Hey Guys,

Does anyone know of a site that publishes the results / no of runners etc for the Broadway Casino's tournaments?? Theres nothing on cheesypoker.........

Thanks!

[ifm]

Only shows it weekly and isn't always current but it is what you asked for.
Ian

[The Wall]

Thanks ifm, that was exactly what I was after! 

Im going to have a try at the 20 NLH rebuy this monday night (limit myself to 3 rebuys) I just wanted to see how big the field usually was.

[AdamM]

Nightfly, any chance of getting Nottingham results put up on this site?

[tikay]

We are working on that Adam. I have Monday's result, which I will post this afternoon. There are some awkward legal issue to resolve in the "what Casinos are & are not allowed to publish" department. I want the REAL results, not the official pirze structure, & that's causing some head scratching.

[AdamM]

I get the impression Rob is of the opinion deals are bad for poker. in fact I think he's said those exact words to me. He was 'hinting' last night that changes were going to be made that made deals less likely / necassary. He was saying 1st prize for the year is currently running at about 29% instead of the advertised 40%. He also told Big Bob that he should be a clear league leader but because of being involved in 4 three way chops he's taken himself way down.

As you know I generally agree with Rob in not liking deals. as I said in a recent post and in a conv with you and Junior, unless I'm a chip leader of a field I feel vastly outclasses me I won't take a deal. If I'm behind I'm never going to be offered a favourable deal and if I'm ahead I should just drive on for an outright win. There's some great players at Notts but if I have chips I don't think there's anyone I couldn't compete with.

I was out t 2am last night with only 15 remaining. Surely there was enough time to play it out.
We'll see what happens tonight. Chip count I imagine.

[tikay]

Rob at Gala Notts is trying to get approval to "flatten" rhe structure, thus folks more likely to play to the death. He has to get approval (amazing - it's OUR money!) but he's really trying hard for us. Give him time, & he'll get there.

Unlucky last night, but great to have you back amongst us.

[Yogi-Bear]

Unfortunately Tikay, Managers, think that the money isn't yours until you win it.

Altho I doubt they would interfere very much. ALtho quite why I doubt it I'm not sure. They don't like change very much. It's worked for the last umpteen years whats wrong with it?

I'm sure i have posted about the attitude of some.

It's our club, you play by our rules. You get what we let you have etc.etc.

Foolhardy i know.

I have messed around with the prize structure at Blackpool and never even thought of asking a manager. Perhaps I should have. HEHEHEHEHE. Deals are still done tho. Needs to be flatter still. Never got down as low as 29% altho the festival was at 35%. Lower we will go. Of course then you have the ones who think only the winner should get a Big Payout. Oh well you can't please everyone can ya.

Yogi

[tikay]

Yogi, just keep doing it without asking, they can only sack you.

Rob - Cardroom Manager at Gala Notts - has produced data which proves that POST deals, the winners are typically taking home about 28% to 30% of the prize fund, with the runner up getting typically 20%-22%. I'm encouraging him to "just do it", but the fella has to get permission from management etc. And as you say, it seems that Management don't like change. But Gala ARE getting there, inch by inch, so lets not discourage them, the more support we give them, the more likely it is we will get our way. "Win their hearts & minds" as the maxim goes.

But at the risk of repeating myself....IT'S OUR MONEY.

[Yogi-Bear]

I will. I usually do.

Thats what gets me into trouble. They put me in charge then i foolishly think i'm in charge.

Yeah that sounds about right.

Forgot to say on last post.

Keep going Rob.

Yogi

[Rod Paradise]

Rob at Gala Notts is trying to get approval to "flatten" rhe structure, thus folks more likely to play to the death. He has to get approval (amazing - it's OUR money!) but he's really trying hard for us. Give him time, & he'll get there.

Unlucky last night, but great to have you back amongst us.

I might mention him to Michelle at the Riverboat (Glasgow) - like you say, the deals get done anyway - it'd be better if there was a structure to it.

[AdamM]

Tikay, when you say "it's our money" yuo have to realise that "our" covers a large group of people. I have a Home game buddy who goes to the Gala every now and again and in about 10 attempts has never finalled (close last night going just before me, 18th or 19th I think) his ideal payout structure for when he eventually finals will be different to some of the more seasoned serial finalists. As I spend so little on rebuys usually, Im one of the few in there that breaks even or sometimes profits from 10th. If I final I'm free rolling for 1st prize so I'm happy with a top heavy structure but would like longer to play it so a 7.30 start would be better. Those that rebuy more would probably benefit from a more even strusture so that 6th didn't represent a loss for them. I think on balance 30% is the better payout when you're having to beat a field of 100+ because the rest of the final table have had to battle a big field on a fast clock with relatively few starting chips.

[tikay]

Yes, I agree Adam. BUT......you can't please everyone, & the FACTS PROVE that the MAJORITY of folks would prefer a flatter structure.

I was speaking to "someone from Management" about this, & he said he was concerned that if he flattened the structure, Dave Smith (currently on a 6 month ban) would kick up a fuss. Oh DEAR......

[Yogi-Bear]

I was speaking to "someone from Management" about this, & he said he was concerned that if he flattened the structure, Dave Smith (currently on a 6 month ban) would kick up a fuss. Oh DEAR......

ROFL

That was definately a manager speaking.

They sound the same no matter where u come from.

Yogi

[tikay]

Jeez, what's with you guys today. What is "ROFL"?