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Player Briefing for SPT Newcastle this weekend
Final event details for players who have qualified for Leg 2 of the Sky Poker Tour 2009-10 at The Aspers Casino, Newcastle.
Date:
Saturday 9th January with play starting at 2:00pm. Sky Poker Staff will be available in reception from 12.00pm, please see them at the Welcome desk on arrival.
Venue:
Aspers at The Gate
Newgate Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 5TG
Tel: 0191 255 0400
Car Parking
Car parking is available in the Gate Car Park and is free on Presenting Membership card and Car Park Ticket at Casino reception. Space is limited.
Dress code:
The dress code is smart/casual .
Registration:
Registration will take place on the day and Aspers is open Twenty Four Hours a Day and we encourage Sky Poker players to register as early as possible.
Players can leave the venue after registration but we encourage you to be back in your allocated seats by 1.45pm (for a 2.00pm start). However, it is not obligatory to be in your seat at the start of the event.
Aspers Newcastle operates an "Open Door" Policy where people over 22 years of age can enter the casino without becoming a member. Players can join the Casino as a member if they so wish. Those under 22 years old must become a member of the club and to do so will need to bring a valid Passport or Photo Drivers License. If you are under 22 and cannot present valid identification to the Casino, you will not be allowed to enter the premises.
Hotel Deal:
Sky Poker have secured a preferential rate at the Newgate Hotel Newcastle:
Newgate Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5SX
Phone: +44 (0)191 232 6570
http://www.hotels-newcastle.com/rooms.html
Rates are £50 – double room with breakfast (one person per room) and £70 – double room with breakfast (two people per room) using the discount code: Sky Poker Tour.
Schedule:
Play commences at 2pm sharp.
Structure:
Please note, times will be strictly adhered to and play will recommence even if all players are not in their seats.
5,000 starting chips
2.00pm 25-50
2.30pm 50-100
Prizes:
150 players
A free buffet will be laid on for players on Saturday. A bar and restaurant will be available at Aspers at all times.
Press
Journalists, photographers and Sky Poker TV will be present throughout the tournament. By entering this tournament you accept that your image may be used in Sky Poker press marketing campaigns.
Sky Poker TV
The Sky Poker TV crew will be at the event and will be filming highlights of the tournament as well as interviewing players where appropriate.
Live Update
Sky Poker will be live updating the Tournament on the Sky Poker forum throughout the day, following the progress of the competition. We will be posting player pictures and chip counts. Feel free to tell your friends and family, who can follow your progress on the forum.
Finally...
As part of Sky Poker, we would like you to be aware of your role in our collective responsibility to ensure that this event of the 2009-10 Sky Poker Tour is memorable for every participant and not just the winners at the end. We would appreciate you doing your bit to ensure that every player comes away having had the best possible tournament experience.
We, the Sky Poker team, look forward to seeing you at the event together with Sky Poker presenters and analysts Tony Kendall, Sarah Champion and DP Fitzgerald.
See you at the tables
The Sky Poker Team.
Comments
Roll on Saturday!!
Dave