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Had a couple of days in Luton and everyone was asking me about DTD and when its opening as usual. Its very hard to concentrate and play a poker tournamenet when so many people approach you, its relentless, but I guess it shows that the players are really looking foward to it. Actionjack, Paul King and Carlo Citrone were wearing DTD clothing and everyone was asking me if I put them in, I did not, they just like the clothing, seriously! I can't say I enjoy playing live poker in the UK as much nowadays, this has been my 1st time in 8 weeks since I lost in the Walsall main final event to Chubbs heads-up, but playing poker is no longer an "escape" for me, as well as the constant questions about DTD, I had 13 (yes..I counted)  players ask me for money towards their buy-in, or to sell a % of themselves (and they will wear a DTD cap!), I was getting "nipped" (as we say in poker) from every angle. Some of these people make me feel like it is my "duty" to give them financial support, like its my fault that they blew their money on the casino tables or on the support events earlier on in the week. I am far too soft in this area, I find it hard to say "no", but the DTD thing has made things much much worse, as I can't actually afford to say "yes" so often now!

Shortly, I will be able to announce a few more names of poker players, maybe 5, that will be getting involved in DTD, friends who I know and trust, and can help us promote the Club. They will be representing DTD in major tournaments and assisting with various PR etc, certainly not on "sponsorship freerolls", but with specific defined responsibilities that add value. I'm sure that there will be different views on the players I have selected, also, it may put some peoples noses out of joint who I have not asked, but I was looking for 4/5 players with different skill sets and backgrounds, and I have to make the judgement calls myself. It it not necessarily the best poker players or most high profile individuals that can help me make DTD work out, I need certain criteria to make the whole thing run correctly.

So far I have 200 acceptances for my party this Friday night, about 50 of them are poker friends etc, We have got an bar extension till 2am so it should be a lively night. I had originally told Darren that we would have about 100 people, so we may go slightly over budget with the free bar, food and hotel rooms - I've had to book 40 hotel rooms! The pub is pretty big, with seating for about 150 and standing room for another 150, so we should be okay. Barry Neville and his son-in law are the doormen with the guest list................ This party may end up costing a few bob extra, but I have had so many people from all areas of my life that have helped and supported  me so far, I just want to say thank you, and have a toast to the future, where many more exciting challenges lie. When I am skint the next day after settling the bill.......its only like one bad night on the £25-£50 NL on Betfair, the glass is always "half full"........................