The Ongoing Debate

[TightEnd]

Luton has some fairly high profile and fairly well connected players, why havent they voiced their opinion on the terrible payout structures. Or have they been ignored?

The tournament was very playable and the clock excellent. The payout let the comp down and I will not return to play it again.

Phil

We have made representations, to no avail...although we have no formal players reps

It is a sad fact when you are dealing with a big chain such as this, that whilst individuals may agree with your views to get anything changed takes you through a sea of treacle and bureaucracy.

Luton's Friday nights now particularly suffer because of a £100 rebuy comp at the Sportsman Casino in London. I went last night to a comp there, 63 runners, and the payout structure was approximately 30%, 20% and so on. Much flatter.

Punters, where there is genuine competition, are voting with their feet.......good for them. In the Midlands it seems that the two major places, J10 and the Broadway, both have the same payout issues...now if one were to break ranks and go much flatter....well it would be game on

It would be a shame if you didn't come back. to Luton though..I still want that drink!

[jezza777]

As a recreational player I like the tournament payout structure as it was at the Festival main event. Imagine winning the Blu Square sat and then going home with £70k. It is why people play the game. I can understand the proffessionals wanting a flatter structure but the alure of the top place life changing cash is why most non pros play. I would never agree to deal as it ended up at Walsall .The thought of tens of thousands riding on your skill and the turn of a card is the biggest buzz. This is why I want to play big events. We all play poker to win and when you win a tournament main event you should win big.

I respect and understand everyones views but just dont agree with the majority here.

good luck

jezza

[snoopy1239]

As a recreational player I like the tournament payout structure as it was at the Festival main event. Imagine winning the Blu Square sat and then going home with £70k. It is why people play the game. I can understand the proffessionals wanting a flatter structure but the alure of the top place life changing cash is why most non pros play. I would never agree to deal as it ended up at Walsall .The thought of tens of thousands riding on your skill and the turn of a card is the biggest buzz. This is why I want to play big events. We all play poker to win and when you win a tournament main event you should win big.

I respect and understand everyones views but just dont agree with the majority here.

good luck

jezza

If you're a low stakes Blue Square qualifier, then I'd imagine that 55k was just as life changing as 70k.

[snoopy1239]

As a recreational player I like the tournament payout structure as it was at the Festival main event. Imagine winning the Blu Square sat and then going home with £70k. It is why people play the game. I can understand the proffessionals wanting a flatter structure but the alure of the top place life changing cash is why most non pros play. I would never agree to deal as it ended up at Walsall .The thought of tens of thousands riding on your skill and the turn of a card is the biggest buzz. This is why I want to play big events. We all play poker to win and when you win a tournament main event you should win big.

I respect and understand everyones views but just dont agree with the majority here.

good luck

jezza

I wouldn't have dealt either. Guaranteed 19.5k already. Go for it!!! Live a little.

[RED-DOG]

As a recreational player I like the tournament payout structure as it was at the Festival main event. Imagine winning the Blu Square sat and then going home with £70k. It is why people play the game. I can understand the proffessionals wanting a flatter structure but the alure of the top place life changing cash is why most non pros play. I would never agree to deal as it ended up at Walsall .The thought of tens of thousands riding on your skill and the turn of a card is the biggest buzz. This is why I want to play big events. We all play poker to win and when you win a tournament main event you should win big.

I respect and understand everyones views but just dont agree with the majority here.

good luck

jezza

I wouldn't have dealt either. Guaranteed 19.5k already. Go for it!!! Live a little.

Are you kidding Snoops?

[snoopy1239]

As a recreational player I like the tournament payout structure as it was at the Festival main event. Imagine winning the Blu Square sat and then going home with £70k. It is why people play the game. I can understand the proffessionals wanting a flatter structure but the alure of the top place life changing cash is why most non pros play. I would never agree to deal as it ended up at Walsall .The thought of tens of thousands riding on your skill and the turn of a card is the biggest buzz. This is why I want to play big events. We all play poker to win and when you win a tournament main event you should win big.

I respect and understand everyones views but just dont agree with the majority here.

good luck

jezza

I wouldn't have dealt either. Guaranteed 19.5k already. Go for it!!! Live a little.

Are you kidding Snoops?

nope

[snoopy1239]

5 reasons...

I want the buzz
I want the win
I want a proper finish
I've already won 19.5k
I'm a bit mad

I expect I'm in the minority tho by quite a margin.

I still disagree with the top heavy structure though.

[jezza777]

Were the chip counts almost dead even Snoops? Is that why they decidid to deal?

[snoopy1239]

Were the chip counts almost dead even Snoops? Is that why they decidid to deal?

Yep, I'm sure there would have been the inevitable rowing session otherwise.

[RED-DOG]

5 reasons...

I want the buzz
I want the win
I want a proper finish
I've already won 19.5k
I'm a bit mad

I expect I'm in the minority tho by quite a margin.

I still disagree with the top heavy structure though.

Well I really hope to see you in that position for real one day

I have often imagined what I would do in certain situations, the reality is often very different, remind me to tell you when I see you

[snoopy1239]

Were the chip counts almost dead even Snoops? Is that why they decidid to deal?

Yep, I'm sure there would have been the inevitable rowing session otherwise.

no jokes about boat races pls.

except for you RED...

[NoflopsHomer]

Were the chip counts almost dead even Snoops? Is that why they decidid to deal?

Yep, I'm sure there would have been the inevitable rowing session otherwise.

no jokes about boat races pls.

except for you RED...

That's very quick for you Beagle... 

[snoopy1239]

Were the chip counts almost dead even Snoops? Is that why they decidid to deal?

Yep, I'm sure there would have been the inevitable rowing session otherwise.

no jokes about boat races pls.

except for you RED...

That's very quick for you Beagle... 

trust you to stick your oar in 

[thetank]

5 reasons...

I want the buzz
I want the win
I want a proper finish
I've already won 19.5k
I'm a bit mad

Snoopy is my new hero for today.

Look 'em hard in the eye and say, "No deal matey, I'm here for the buzz"

Can't wait.

[snoopy1239]

oy. What's this? Pick on beagle day?