Sky Poker Tour Six Max: DTD 13-14 Oct

[Acidmouse]

1) I was disappointed in the deal being done so quick when it got to H/U TBH. For the followers of the live stream, it was like a F1 race finishing 10 laps from the end. However, having never been in that situation, I understand it was the players choice to do want they wish, but would of liked Sky Poker to of perhaps evoked DTD's rule of 'no deals'.

I am not having ago just it always find it strange people object or don't understand when deals are done. Unless Poker becomes an spectator sport and the people entering it don't pay for the privilege of playing then they should/could do whatever they want in terms of deals. Making a MTT no deals just means more problems, unrest and 5am finishes.

[tikay]

I have decided to post here rather than next door as I have enough haters and slaters there!

1) I was disappointed in the deal being done so quick when it got to H/U TBH. For the followers of the live stream, it was like a F1 race finishing 10 laps from the end. However, having never been in that situation, I understand it was the players choice to do want they wish, but would of liked Sky Poker to of perhaps evoked DTD's rule of 'no deals'.

2) The discussion of tips etc was unfortunate to be heard by all on the stream but that has since been explained now. I would however like to flip it the other way though and say I am glad that I heard it, as it would not of crossed my mind before, but will do now if ever I am in that position in the future. 

3) Still unsure about a 'book' being opened by players participating in the event. Again, unsure of the relevance of this point but this maybe should of been kept in house on here and not broadcast on the live stream?

4) As a prominent Sky Poker event, should the updates be more concentrated on that forum rather than on here? I understand that members here would only want to follow members from here. I also understand that those who wear two hats, it is a juggling act between the two and I can envisage how difficult it can be at times.



I hope the above is taken how it is meant to be BTW, which is constructive critism/observation. If not, flame away.......



**Finally, well done Mr Rob Young on his performance in the event and his donation of his winnings to charity**.

Hi Alan,

You've a very long way to go to match my total of haters & slaters.......

1) That was a matter for the 2 players. It happens in almost every Live Poker Event, & is the players right. Why is that a problem for those not involved? I bet that 80% of my Fessie Cashes ended in "business".

The DTD "Rules" Deal was fully complied with, we did not over-rule them, or bring our own rules in, we submitted entirely to DTD's rules on that matter.

The players had no duty or responsibility to vary their play to suit the "audience" or the Live Stream.

I would have preferred to see it played out, just because it makes for a better climax, but I have no criticism of them for chopping, none whatsoever. If you were Heads Up in their spot would you be bothered about the best deal for yourself & your family, or would you refuse to deal so as to satisfy the Live Stream audience who were viewing for free?


2) You are the 2nd person to suggest it was "unfortunate" that my comment as to tips was broadcast. Why?

I really don't understand why that is, to be honest. I simply made them aware that the prize money was being paid into their account, & as Rich Prew was blowing down my ear to remind them, I passed it on.

I did say "IF" you wish to leave a tip, too, I did not say they should, or hint so. 

Why  should I do that covertly, hand covering my microphone, all secret-wecret, as if it were something that I was ashamed of, or underhand?

It may have been unprofessional - guilty as charged - but I had a stream microphone in one hand, Rich Prew asking me to make sure the lads knew the score, me trying to pass Tighty's message on, & in my other hand I was on my Mobile 'phone, as I was waiting to be patched through to the 861 Studio to do the Live Phone-In, the timing of which was spectacularly awkward for me.

Why the need for secrecy over a standard conversation? I must be missing the point completely. Surely everyone knows about these things?

3) I'm a little uncomfy with that, too, but it was a matter for Alex, & not a Sky Poker matter.

However, again, I don't have, want, or need skeletons in my or Sky Poker's cupboard, or secrets, so I'd much rather get on the front foot & make sure people are aware, rather than someone "revealing" it at a later date, perhaps to embarrass the Business. It WAS a highly unusual situation, but I did not want the facts twisted by someone else, so you heard it as it happened. The whole Sky Poker "Live Stream" thing is not designed or intended to be a "formal" belt & braces affair, it is intended (by me) to be informal, intimate, informed, chatty, & "as it was". It was all those things, I hope. Too much so for some, it seems.

I'm not sure how else it could be given that Rich & I had to talk non-stop on the stream for around 20 hours.

4) Rich is best placed to answer Q4, but he was flat to the boards & trying to spin numerous plates, & I thought he did so incredibly well. You cannot possibly realise  how hard he works. Normally Blandy would be on hand, too, but he was unavailable due to family related health reasons.

PS - I may have been whooshed, but I know mentioned this to you previously, but it is Rob Yong, not Rob Young, & like most folks, he prefers to see it spelt correctly.

I agree, it was a magnificent gesture by him to donate his prize monies to charity. Alex also donated some monies to charity, much respect to him, too.

I thought there was a great deal to be positive about throughout the whole event, to be honest, it was played in great spirit, Alex suggested the best Tourney he had ever played in (or "most enjoyable"), & I'm more inclined to view the pros than the cons. Just my mindset I guess.

The world of Online is a peculiar place.

[david3103]

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Fine result for two ex-Gala dealers (although I think Nath may still be aspiring to the 'ex' tag). Huge compliment to his quality that Alex chopped this. Can't imagine too many people getting that result.

Just a quick query though. Are there seven players in that picture?

[TightEnd]

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Fine result for two ex-Gala dealers (although I think Nath may still be aspiring to the 'ex' tag). Huge compliment to his quality that Alex chopped this. Can't imagine too many people getting that result.

Just a quick query though. Are there seven players in that picture?

A Six Max live comp begins its final table SEVEN handed so as to ensure that when seven players remain there is not a 3 handed table and a 4 handed table on the final table bubble, thus giving a disadvantage to the short handed table

[Acidmouse]

Must be tough for tikey at his age to watch his P's and Q's and have numerous internet police calling him out for every perceived slip up My Dad gets it all the time too but he only has my Mum to tell him off lol.

[tikay]

Must be tough for tikey at his age to watch his P's and Q's and have numerous internet police calling him out for every perceived slip up My Dad gets it all the time too but he only has my Mum to tell him off lol.

Internet police on my case? Jeez, if you did but know.

I've always tried to make Live Streams a bit different, fit for purpose, intimate & informal, because I believe that style best suits that medium.

I seem to be getting more & more out of kilter with current thinking though.

I confess, I am really starting to feel my age, I was utterly wrecked by the time we finished last night, & I still am, & so I'm off to bed shortly. Was a very long 3 day weekend indeed for me, & to make it worse, my dogs were barking something shocking.

I get grumpy when I'm tired, too. Luckily, nobody notices.......

[david3103]

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Fine result for two ex-Gala dealers (although I think Nath may still be aspiring to the 'ex' tag). Huge compliment to his quality that Alex chopped this. Can't imagine too many people getting that result.

Just a quick query though. Are there seven players in that picture?

A Six Max live comp begins its final table SEVEN handed so as to ensure that when seven players remain there is not a 3 handed table and a 4 handed table on the final table bubble, thus giving a disadvantage to the short handed table

of course it does - derrr
 

[Tal]

May I just say it looks like it was a cracking weekend and I'm glad to see so many supported the event.

I almost made the irresponsible decision of coming and playing but head overruled heart for once.

Will look to make the next one.

[tikay]

May I just say it looks like it was a cracking weekend and I'm glad to see so many supported the event.

I almost made the irresponsible decision of coming and playing but head overruled heart for once.

Will look to make the next one.

It was as near perfect as it gets, or we thought it was, & most of the feedback from those who attended reflected that, no moans or groans at all, & DTD, as always, got it spot on.

Next up, a one-dayer at Luton, in DEcember.

I may get Vinni to commentate on live Stream there, then they'll really know about indiscretions.....

[Knottikay]

Just to respond to point 4, Alan

There were chat box updates accompanying the live stream for a couple of days, and it was a conscious decision to put all the Sky Poker content on there rather than on a forum page where its tricky to update satisfactorily because the forum isn't that user friendly (no card notations, photos difficult etc etc) for an updater

At the same time, because there were many blondes going deep in this and because blonde is associated with DTD, it made sense for me to update periodically on here too . I wouldn't do the same for a Sky Poker Tour event that wasn't at DTD, but various stars collide when SPT, DTD, blonde members are at the same event......

As you say, many hats syndrome!

Thank you for your considered response. Like I said in the post, it was just an observation and I do fully understand how hard you do work at these events and I was by no means trying to reflect from that.

Maybe the Sky Poker Forum could do with an update to a more user friendly version?

[celtic]

May I just say it looks like it was a cracking weekend and I'm glad to see so many supported the event.

I almost made the irresponsible decision of coming and playing but head overruled heart for once.

Will look to make the next one.

It was as near perfect as it gets, or we thought it was, & most of the feedback from those who attended reflected that, no moans or groans at all, & DTD, as always, got it spot on.

Next up, a one-dayer at Luton, in DEcember.

I may get Vinni to commentate on live Stream there, then they'll really know about indiscretions.....

OMG, this has filled me with a level of excitement I have never felt before!!!

[tikay]

Just to respond to point 4, Alan

There were chat box updates accompanying the live stream for a couple of days, and it was a conscious decision to put all the Sky Poker content on there rather than on a forum page where its tricky to update satisfactorily because the forum isn't that user friendly (no card notations, photos difficult etc etc) for an updater

At the same time, because there were many blondes going deep in this and because blonde is associated with DTD, it made sense for me to update periodically on here too . I wouldn't do the same for a Sky Poker Tour event that wasn't at DTD, but various stars collide when SPT, DTD, blonde members are at the same event......

As you say, many hats syndrome!

Thank you for your considered response. Like I said in the post, it was just an observation and I do fully understand how hard you do work at these events and I was by no means trying to reflect from that.

Maybe the Sky Poker Forum could do with an update to a more user friendly version?

Maybe, but really thats a matter to be Posted there, not here Alan. Rich's role with Sky Poker is mainly SPT-related.

[tikay]

May I just say it looks like it was a cracking weekend and I'm glad to see so many supported the event.

I almost made the irresponsible decision of coming and playing but head overruled heart for once.

Will look to make the next one.

It was as near perfect as it gets, or we thought it was, & most of the feedback from those who attended reflected that, no moans or groans at all, & DTD, as always, got it spot on.

Next up, a one-dayer at Luton, in DEcember.

I may get Vinni to commentate on live Stream there, then they'll really know about indiscretions.....

OMG, this has filled me with a level of excitement I have never felt before!!!

You not playing it then?

Oh, wait......

[celtic]

May I just say it looks like it was a cracking weekend and I'm glad to see so many supported the event.

I almost made the irresponsible decision of coming and playing but head overruled heart for once.

Will look to make the next one.

It was as near perfect as it gets, or we thought it was, & most of the feedback from those who attended reflected that, no moans or groans at all, & DTD, as always, got it spot on.

Next up, a one-dayer at Luton, in DEcember.

I may get Vinni to commentate on live Stream there, then they'll really know about indiscretions.....

OMG, this has filled me with a level of excitement I have never felt before!!!

You not playing it then?

Oh, wait......

[TightEnd]

Just to respond to point 4, Alan

There were chat box updates accompanying the live stream for a couple of days, and it was a conscious decision to put all the Sky Poker content on there rather than on a forum page where its tricky to update satisfactorily because the forum isn't that user friendly (no card notations, photos difficult etc etc) for an updater

At the same time, because there were many blondes going deep in this and because blonde is associated with DTD, it made sense for me to update periodically on here too . I wouldn't do the same for a Sky Poker Tour event that wasn't at DTD, but various stars collide when SPT, DTD, blonde members are at the same event......

As you say, many hats syndrome!

Thank you for your considered response. Like I said in the post, it was just an observation and I do fully understand how hard you do work at these events and I was by no means trying to reflect from that.

Maybe the Sky Poker Forum could do with an update to a more user friendly version?

Maybe, but really thats a matter to be Posted there, not here Alan. Rich's role with Sky Poker is mainly SPT-related.

exactly. Above my pay grade

If Blandy and I had been there together, he would have done the chat stream and I'd have done more text updates (as we have done previously). With one of us writer types around only, its a question of prioritising what can be done.