Broadway Casino Birmingham

[Rod Paradise]

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

Rolling On Floor Laughing

[AdamM]

wondered why I hadn't seen Dave Smith since my return. Is it something that's public knowledge or will I have to see you in person to find out why?

I like the idea of a flatter structure too, I was just pointing out that we're perhaps too big a group to say "our money"

[tikay]

Thank you Rod. I've often wondered but always been too coy to ask.

[tikay]

Adam,

Dave Smith? It's public knowledge, given that it happened in front of a cardroom full of folks.

Ask around tonight, anyone will tell you. I'm not entirely sure I wanna post the story here, because I never saw it personally.

"Our money". Yes, I take your point. But if the majority want one thing, then.....

It's like the smoking issue. I WANT to be able to smoke when I play poker, but I can & must accept that the majority don't like it, so I must accept it.

[Nightfly]

First of all thanks for all the words of support and encouragement

I am planning on posting a poll on prize structures etc in the near future but i want to back it up with a little more statistical research.
i could also do with a few suggestions for how best to structure the poll... ie whether to provide multiple choices or only 2 etc
in the end i suppose the success of a poll is how many votes are made
this is an important issue for many players and i suppose that if i get the poll wrong first time i can always refine it and try again.

will try and start a new thread in the next couple of days

[BlueWolf]

from my poll experiences the more options you give the better, thatw ay your not left open to the "hows about......?" list as many possibilitys as you see fit and maybe you'll hit gold

[Nightfly]

I was initially thinking of posting four alternative payout structures and allowing two votes per person.
these would be accompanied by payout examples (probably make for quite a long post)
was also thinking of limiting the structures to the top 5 places as it is around this point that the majority of deals start to be discussed.

[Ironside]

my ideal payout structure would be 1st gets 100% as the player who finishes first had won 100% of the chips

but i guess players wont go for that espically at the wsop main event

with 100% for the winner i might have gotten myself a passport

[Yogi-Bear]

Problems will also ensue as about how many get paid???

Stanleys do a weird payout. Prob not weird but I dont know what it is. 10% get paid or something.

9 or 10 handed finals. how much do u take off for 10th-18th or 20th

Rather you than me.

Good luck

Yogi

[dik9]

Hi guys and gals,

I am sorry to change the topic of payout structures, but as it is my first post on this site, I just thought I would introduce myself to all blondites (and other card room managers, supervisors and dealers) My name is Richard and I am the card room manager of the Broadway Casino. I can only apologise for the delay in my joining your site, my excuse for the delay is, as i hope you can appreciate, i have been rushed off my feet getting it off the ground. After fighting my corner with the big bosses, they have realised the potential of our card room and the tide seems to be turning my way. i have trawled your site for the last few hours and would just like to pick up on a few points and questions that have been asked about our card room.

i would like to apologise to ifm and the wall and any other players confused about our ever changing programme. As we were starting afresh and i didn't know how many and the quality of poker staff we were opening with, i started with three no limit comps. one being a friday. i was told due to staffing levels being low that i must change this to a wednesday. i figured as all card rooms had a texas game on wednesdays, i would try an omaha comp. i can honestly hold my hands up and say catagorically IT WAS A FLOP (pardon the pun). i could go on and on about the reasons we chopped and changed. So to cut a long story short we have settled down now to a regular Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 20 no limit hold'em comp. However it has surpassed my expectations without any advertising to such an extent that after our Festival in September we will be running a 7 day programme. And plans to expand the card room have already been discussed. Once this is confirmed we will actively promote and inform all players on a regular basis of any changes to our programme.

Dress code-- Yes we do operate a strict dress code policy but not as strict as when we first opened, jeans are allowed as long as they are not ripped, we do not allow any sportswear although smart trainers are now accepted, I would urge anyone to turn up at least smart/casual to avoid disappointment.

Car Park facility-- Yes we pay for the car park, and I must say that it is the safest car park in the Midlands if not the U.K. on top of that there is a service to valet your car whilst you are in the casino during the Afternoon!

Foul Language and bad sportsmanship will not be tolerated, but fortunately all players seem to respect the atmosphere they play in, and players renowned for these offences have realised that this will be the heart of poker in Birmingham, and are not willing to jeopardise their membership. Although I am itching to make an example of someone lol.

Smoking-- Yes it is a non smoking competition, however we do give the option for no-smoking or smoking permitted cash games at either end of the card room.

Results and program can be found at www.thebroadwaycasino.com online applications are available at www.broadwaycasino.co.uk

Thats the Questions cleared up, but quite happy to answer any others or queries

I was highly amused at dani versaces attempt to sound like a customer saying that walsall had blown us out of the water on our opening competition. I also find it amusing that junction 10 when it first opened tried its damnedest to blow the rainbow away with guarantees, when it succeeded and it was the only venue in town it treated the customers like crap. The next guarantee was when we had guaranteed 10000 for an 80 seater 100 freeze out. They made a last minute guarantee of 15000 (funny that) and yet they still took 10% registration fee off their 189 players. So competiton actually increased their revenue and they made 1890 from you players!! Guess what, they have now have some guarantees. Maybe due to a plc being scared and head office allegidly telling J10 to do anything they can to "**** us up" I personally think this is fantastic for all card players. When their league is over i feel there will be some amazing money being splashed around to keep punters there. Waiting for the 2nd week in September to see what gem they come up with during our festival. Will they compete with Grosvenor Blackpools weekend?.....me thinks!

Yogi-- I do realise yours was already planned spoke to the Fox last night. I have also got 2 more CR managers/ head supervisors interested in meeting.

GEE GODS MY FINGERS ACHE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BrumBilly]

Welcome Richard and thanks for the post:

I've only been to the Broadway 3 times but for what it's worth, I reckon think it's a great venue. The atmosphere/structure are good and the dealers are spot on! All this can only be a good thing for local players.

One last thing: Me and a couple of friends are looking to play regular freezeouts (50). For my money, that would be a welcome addition to your schedule as on our budget we'd prefer to play in a freezout rather than a 20 re-buy.

I fully appreciate that this might be a minority view. Just thought I'd voice my opinions while I had your ear.

Cheers, Will.

[The Wall]

Hi Richard!

Welcome to blonde 

I didnt get chance to visit the Broadway in the end (even tho I started this topic) but since I live 10 mins up the Hagley Road and work next door to the Edgbaston shopping centre it should be my venue of choice! Not that youve got your timetable sorted out I will definitely pop down for a game and I would also like to take the chance like to Billy to say that a 50 freezeout would be a very welcome addition.

Oh and while your here, do you intend the 7 day schedule to be all 20 NLH rebuy comps or are you considering any lower buy in comps?

Thanks!

Steve

[mr_smeeeth]

 Great to know there is a cardroom opened in central Birmingham (about time),however Richard i am a bit put off by the fees/schedules offered.As a terminal cheapskate i find that  20\50 rebuy tourneys are a bit steep and know i'm not alone in thinking this (BrumBilly was possibly hinting at this).
     I'm guessing that when the Broadway takes off you'll consider some additional "cheaper" freezeout/beginner type tables (you never know you might get some students in ).
incidentally how is the Backgammon working out?

 All the best Smeeeth

[BrumBilly]

Hi Smeeth,

20 rebuys are borderline in terms of comfort level for me especially when you have to place top 5 to make the night worthwhile if you've had two rebuys. I and a couple of friends would  much prefer playing against more experienced players on 'even terms': ie. I lose my chips I'm out and vice versa.

I play weekly with mates in freezouts ranging from 5/10 and the odd 25 (2 to 4 table multis). Good bunch and we generally manage to play two games. Get together with your mates and start a poker 'club' at uni. That's what I'll be doing if I move back to London in Sept..(chances are I'm starting a PhD so will be looking to recruit 'members' at the freshers fair!!).

Message me if you fancy trying to sort out a game.

Will.

[mr_smeeeth]

  firstly, i think i may have been a bit misleading in my orig' post i AM a cheapskate though haven't been a student for several years (the "get some students in" bit  came from "Student Grants" (Viz)  favorite complaint about"overpricing").
   But to expand on my original post i believe the success of places Such as Grov' Wallsall and the Gutshot has been achieved by offering Poker to the "Masses" using such things as beginners tourneys,cheap freezeouts,womens nights etc..
 With the advent of Poker now making it to the dizzying heights of ITV1 on weekday nights i think it would be a wasted opportunity on Broadways behalf if it did not cash in on its potential to be (central) Birminghams premier cardroom.We are supposed to be the second city and it seems odd that there is such a dearth of "decent" places to play.I was really suprised that the Grosvenor on Broad st did not jump on the bandwagon several years ago and find it even odder that the Rainbow (Hagley rd) didn't reopen it's card room when it had been there years before Poker had even made 's twighlight zone.
  I do actually believe Poker to be a current "fad" so i think the more rooms that open and encourage people into them the more people will be left when the "bubble" bursts to populate the remaining rooms

 yours  Smeeeth