I managed to win a satellite package to the Irish Open on Paddy Power last weekend and am heading to Dublin for the weekend at Easter.
The tournament will be great value; many are in San Remo and dropping the buy in to €2,250 has undoubtedly had an impact on the quality of the field. I have five nights there, so without being negative the reality is I will play both the €800 Two Day Event and Mini Irish Open €225 should I bust the main while reg still open for the either event although I retain the right to swerve if don't feel right after the main, of course with full refunds. As a result I don't really want to be in for a bag for what is essentially a free weekend away so am looking to upto 20% of the package that covers all three tournaments. Will play all three events regardless so if my stock value has fallen significantly and we only sell a little it's cool.
Two staking packages last year, both showed a return - first a small loss in Asia (altho I blinked $23k in Melbourne not on stake) and second a profit in Vegas down to ME run. I haven't played loads since Vegas, although to be honest what I have hasn't been great. Played two events at EPT London and managed one cash. Since then fired at UKPC Main, Six Max and the GPS at DTD and bricked.
http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=164488Total €3275@1.1 = €3602.50
10% = €360
5% = €180
1% = €36
Five reasons to take a piece......slightly tongue in cheek
1. Quote redarmi "pre Vegas" - I hear your pretty shit a poker but a nice bloke and trustworthy so I'll take 1%....shits a bit strong however get his gist. Seriously, I've got a solid reputation for paying and integrity which I think is important.
2. The closest mates I have in poker, with the exception of Celtic which is hardly surprising, have all blinked massive this past twelve months so I figure I'm bound to have a big score soon even though I possess a fraction of their capability
3. I play better in Ireland...I really do - nice people, good craic and not people who generally tilt and irritate me as many do in the UK as I become a grumpy old man.
4. Minimal night out distractions as most in San Remo - at this stage just me and Pab from the group I usually end up getting smashed with.
5. I could do with a win as in context a bit under it prior to starting my masters....always good with back against a wall.
As another point, I did qualify on Paddy Power. I've thought long and hard about how to deal with the Sole Survivor £50k, although it's a long shot. If we bink the €50k, I will pay €6250 to the stakers e.g. 0.5% of bonus for each 1% you buy.
Bank Transfer please at XE.com is fine.