UKIPT Galway

[Boba Fett]

I did wonder about the huge guarantee in a place tough  to get to (for most)

Might need to plan a last minute driving trip

I always underestimate the amount of runners for tournaments with a guarantee.. but surely a ceiling of 750 or so is likely.

250k overlay if so!

Think theyre at least a little worried as i see them trying to punt "cheap" hotel rooms all over the place

[GPPT Jamie]

I did wonder about the huge guarantee in a place tough  to get to (for most)

Might need to plan a last minute driving trip

I always underestimate the amount of runners for tournaments with a guarantee.. but surely a ceiling of 750 or so is likely.

250k overlay if so!

Squeaky bum time for sure!

Think you have missed the 43 package qualifiers from PS but your numbers are otherwise correct. Nothing like a challenge

We are trying to create something big here and rejuvenate the Irish poker scene so hopefully from our perspective the €250k overlay doesn't happen

[Pinchop73]

If you could rejuvenate the Irish economy while you're at it I'd be most grateful.

Kthxbai

[Dubai]

Not sure words are necessary

This picture would be the best if they swapped drinks

[SuuPRlim]

no idea what the hell is up with my face!

I like this one better

Click to see full-size image.

As much as I sound like a huge fanboy, playing Gus was amazing, he was just really cool and was looaaadds of fun to play. I was pretty drunk during the game lol would love to watch the stream back

[GPPT Jamie]

If you could rejuvenate the Irish economy while you're at it I'd be most grateful.

Kthxbai

Amount of money we have spent we are giving it a good go

[mylesfdo]

Anyone flying in on the evening Ryanair Shannon flight on Weds and:

1) Want to split carhire or

2) Want to split taxi/minibus??

Think last bus is like 9pm and flight gets in at 10 unless anyone knows any different bus companies!!

[TightEnd]

UKPN takes us through the first week's results from Galway

http://uk.pokernews.com/news/2013/08/gus-hansen-wins-big-at-the-full-tilt-poker-galway-festival-m-11304.htm

[The Squid]

Wish I coulda been there to see Dave vs Hansen. Seems epic.

[Jables20]

Hi, I've made a bit of an error and double booked myself into two hotels for this trip and i'm past the free cancellation time. Before I cough up €119 for nothing I'm wondering if anyone would need a room at Flannery's from 6th Aug (Tuesdsay) checking out 11th August (Sunday). Here's their website http://www.flanneryshotelgalway.com/home.htm

I've paid £543.64 / €625 for that booking, if this looks alright to anyone who hasn't sorted their accom yet i'd happily take £500 / €578.

Cheers

[Jables20]

Oh yea, it's a double room too

[mylesfdo]

Anyone flying in on the Weds Gatwick evening flight to Shannon then?

[Jables20]

Hi, I've made a bit of an error and double booked myself into two hotels for this trip and i'm past the free cancellation time. Before I cough up €119 for nothing I'm wondering if anyone would need a room at Flannery's from 6th Aug (Tuesdsay) checking out 11th August (Sunday). Here's their website http://www.flanneryshotelgalway.com/home.htm

I've paid £543.64 / €625 for that booking, if this looks alright to anyone who hasn't sorted their accom yet i'd happily take £500 / €578.

Cheers

nevermind, it's gone now

If anyone's looking for a cheap double room a few of my mates have a room spare. It's an appt with UKIPT regs, Owen Robinson, Kevin Williams, David Docherty and Chi Tsang. It's €150 till next Monday

[Tal]

Just stumbled across this thread. Amazing stuff!

Loving the old school photo of what I can only infer is the 1987 Ice Hockey and Poker Dual-Event Team. Wish there were more team events at festivals like that; the game can be so community based that there must be room for fun things like that.

As an aside, it reminded me of my 8ball pool days at uni, when I played in the University Pool Council event (essentially the British University Championships). This was from the 2005 event:



I think some kid called Moorman made the All Star Team that year from a different uni. Never made it to the big time pool leagues tho AFAIK. Not sure what became of him.

[TightEnd]

Galway Festival: Dwyer leads Irish Poker Open

Here are how the remaining twelve players will stand when they return to play down to the final 7 tomorrow:

Steve O`Dwyer United States 265,400
Max Silver United Kingdom 216,500
Thomas Hall United Kingdom 186,100
Christopher Day United Kingdom 154,700
Marc MacDonnell Ireland 152,200
Ian Gascoigne United Kingdom 111,700
Jason O’Toole Ireland 48,100
Peter Murphy Ireland 38,800
Elior Benjamin Sion United Kingdom 36,300
Paul Weekes Ireland 36,000
Trevor Dinneen Ireland 29,600
Jake Cody United Kingdom 22,000

http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/blog/galway-festival-dwyer-leads-irish-poker-open/#.UgCvHmmjups.facebook