The Road To Punta Cana

Tikay10

Play has re-started, so I'll go see what he's doing.

Quite hard to concentrate at the mo, as all our players are hovering around the work station, as tonight is "Sky Poker Dinner & Party" night, think it's 7pm.

Don't worry though, I'll be updating for as long as our man remains in the Tourney.  

Tikay10

I just went up to his table - his seat is empty, there are no chips in front of the seat, & he is not on any of the other 2 tables, so I'm afraid it looks like it's game over.

Can't find him to confirm, but knowing him, he's not a drama queen or one of those moaners, so he's probably just gone back to his room. 

And then there were none....... 

hhyftrftdr

Wp guys, and thanks for the updates.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Darkangel7

Very well played all, enjoy the rest of your time there.

Jac35

Great thread Tikay and JP.

Well done to all and especially the players who cashed. 

 I seem to remember a post saying Bromley04 had cashed. Typo? Or was it the tournament pretty soft?

devil_tear

Some tables were softer than others, I had 4 decent pros at mine. Everytime I opened I was 3 bet. Then I see Faraz Jaka heading in my direction and I was like "you can f#%k right off" (Luckily he sat at next table). Good experience though.

Jac35

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Some tables were softer than others, I had 4 decent pros at mine. Everytime I opened I was 3 bet. Then I see Faraz Jaka heading in my direction and I was like "you can f#%k right off" (Luckily he sat at next table). Good experience though.
Posted by devil_tear

I was just joking Devil

Must have been a great experience playing with some of those guys and it looks like everybody more than held their own.

Enjoy the rest of the trip

Sky_JP

The Bromleys and Alvez are playing the $300 farewell tournament. 

100+ runners, and Adam is stacked up early. 

Will keep everyone posted here. 

Sky_JP

Both Bromleys busted.

Illiteration makes everything better. 

Alvez nursing around 10 bigs after doubling up recently. 

Sky_JP

Alvez has more than doubled up, and is now above average. 

It's quite an aggressive structure this one with blinds up to 1k/2k next level, and an average stack of 30k. 

Sky_JP

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Hi JP I wasn't able to Pm you. Are you around tomoz to give you the travel airport reciept I had to pay. My mob number is +xxxxxxxxxxx just let us know a time and I can meet you. Thanks  Tim
Posted by devil_tear

Hi Tim!

I'll be around tomorrow, and will be in the cafe near the casino at around midday. However, you're probably best emailing it to me.

By the way, Get your mob number deleted!

See you tomorrow - JP. 

Sky_JP

Alvez is now in the money, sat with around 140k. 

Blinds are 2.5k/5k, average 77k.

Sir-Gary

I have got home and trying to play some UKOPS while I can. Though I didn't qualify through Sky this time I have to say Sky represented their players out there  better than any other site so well done JP and TK

IrishRose

Great updates all - really interesting thread to have been following.

Any update on Alvez please?

PS Glad everyone had a blast - looking forward to the mountain of seashells

CxE1

My daughter and i had a fantastic time. Great meeting so many wonderfull people both from sky and resort. Unfortunately the sugar cane did not survive the plane jouney. I'll leave the last words from Shreya and her new americanisms " Cya all next year"....

Bromley023

What an incredible trip.

Both Bromleys made it home and have the most intense post-holiday blues ever. My liver, on the other hand, is much happier to be home. As are my eyes, that still have the sight of Tikay flashing his underwear at me burned permanently onto them.

Thanks to Tikay and JP for their support and general hosting duties. Both went above and beyond the call of duty.

If we are lucky enough that this promo runs again next year, can I encourage as many of you to get involved as possible. You won't regret it if you bink a package.

Off to find a Strawberry Daiquiri to dip my hair into....

StayOrGo

Hi, just echoing what the guys have said. Great holiday, lovely to meet you all, real camaraderie amongst the troops.

Look forward to next year, should I be lucky enough to get a seat again.

Cheers,

Graham

radiofed28

Again echoing the above! Had a great time, really nice to meet everyone and congrats to everyone who cashed at the event. 

StayOrGo

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Great updates all - really interesting thread to have been following. Any update on Alvez please? PS Glad everyone had a blast - looking forward to the mountain of seashells
Posted by IrishRose

Hi Rose, I think Alvez finished 5th or 6th in that one, for about $3K.

He's a good lad, deserved it!

Cheers,

Graham

IrishRose

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In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Hi Rose, I think Alvez finished 5th or 6th in that one, for about $3K. He's a good lad, deserved it! Cheers, Graham
Posted by StayOrGo

Thanks for the update - was beginning tho think he was still in it lol xx

Tikay10

^^^^^

Alvez, & that last Punta Cana sidey.

Yes, he finalled, but there was quite an interesting story to it.

Early in the final, two locals get in a pot, both deep-stacked, & before the flop is dealt, say something to each other in a foreign (non-English) language. 

It then gets checked down, every street. On the river, the one last to act tables the flopped nuts, which held all the way. 

A bit of a kerfuffle goes off, & "Floor" are called. 

They give Mr Same Village Flopped Nuts a penalty, which is correct. 

The "penalty" was to sit out for ONE orbit. Which was not correct. In what way is that a "punishment"?

And folks like Alvez had every right to be aggrieved, & may well have told the bloke so after his one orbit penalty. Except, during that orbit, Alvez busted. How "fair" is that?

Luckily, despite being a pro, & a very fine player, Alvez is a grown-up, & took it in his stride, as any grown up should.     

yuranASSet

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^^^^^ Alvez, & that last Punta Cana sidey. Yes, he finalled, but there was quite an interesting story to it. Early in the final, two locals get in a pot, both deep-stacked, & before the flop is dealt, say something to each other in a foreign (non-English) language.  It then gets checked down, every street. On the river, the one last to act tables the flopped nuts, which held all the way.  A bit of a kerfuffle goes off, & "Floor" are called.  They give Mr Same Village Flopped Nuts a penalty, which is correct.  The "penalty" was to sit out for ONE orbit. Which was not correct. In what way is that a "punishment"? And folks like Alvez had every right to be aggrieved, & may well have told the bloke so after his one orbit penalty. Except, during that orbit, Alvez busted. How "fair" is that? Luckily, despite being a pro, & a very fine player, Alvez is a grown-up, & took it in his stride, as any grown up should.      
Posted by Tikay10

Fair play to Alvez for taking it on the chin. A disgrace is what it is though! 

There needs to be a clear cut rule on this. It is never acceptable to check the nuts on the river. What makes it worse is that this sounds like a clear case of collusion.

Tikay10

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In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Fair play to Alvez for taking it on the chin. A disgrace is what it is though!  There needs to be a clear cut rule on this. It is never accetpable to check the nuts on the river. What makes it worse is that this sounds like a clear case of collusion.
Posted by yuranASSet

It was 100% collusion, not a shadow of doubt. Tough to argue though when overseas, in "their" territory.