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Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers

ned17ned17
edited July 2016 in Poker Chat
Hi to anyone who has  qualified   For this competition  or does I the future, can you please give me a shout on any info that may come in handy, at the moment I haven't got a clue  what's going on, I  was not expecting this to happen and I'm a bit  wary of this situation. Thanks yan Ned17
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  • markycashmarkycash
    edited May 2016
    Did you win a package?

    If so, support contacted me at the start of the next working week with the package details.

    You will have to sign disclaimers and upload ID then the £1,000 for expenses is usually paid to you shortly afterwards.

    That was my experience with Sky anyway.
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    Did you win a package? If so, support contacted me at the start of the next working week with the package details. You will have to sign disclaimers and upload ID then the £1,000 for expenses is usually paid to you shortly afterwards. That was my experience with Sky anyway.
    Posted by markycash
    yes I did, thanks for your reply, did you take up the offer and if so what was the  experience like, a lot of things have to fall in place for me to go,plus I'm a bit of a nervous reck only ever played on my iPad I don't what it to become more of a worry than an enjoyable  experience, I know that sounds  pathetic but there you go you are what you are, thanks again yan
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  • Itsover4uItsover4u
    edited May 2016
    There all a good bunch here mate no need to be nervous....

    It is the opportunity of a lifetime & to not go would be a mistake.


    I would rather regret the things I have done, than regret the things I hadn't
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  • aussie09aussie09
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : yes I did, thanks for your reply, did you take up the offer and if so what was the  experience like, a lot of things have to fall in place for me to go,plus I'm a bit of a nervous reck only ever played on my iPad I don't what it to become more of a worry than an enjoyable  experience, I know that sounds  pathetic but there you go you are what you are, thanks again yan
    Posted by ned17

    hi yan,

    i cant see that username, ned17, on the lists for vegas. 

    which package did you win?  and how?
    or is it a satelite?



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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited May 2016
    Good luck to all those going for the "BIG ONE" tonight. The Vegas £10K Package!

    I wish you all, all the best, but especially the following:

    IrishRose
    MattBates
    mattprawn
    rspca12
    DustoLucko
    CxE1
    lyonsbob06

    I really hope atleast one of the above get a seat. (Sorry if I missed anyone else I know)

    GL ALL!

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  • radiofed28radiofed28
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : yes I did, thanks for your reply, did you take up the offer and if so what was the  experience like, a lot of things have to fall in place for me to go,plus I'm a bit of a nervous reck only ever played on my iPad I don't what it to become more of a worry than an enjoyable  experience, I know that sounds  pathetic but there you go you are what you are, thanks again yan
    Posted by ned17

    Hi yan. It can deffo be a nerve-racking experience playing live for the first time but everyone goes through it at the start, and it can be a whole lot of fun. IMO you should def give it a shot if possible, you may hit the golden run and bring back a huge score, who knows? Sky guys are all very friendly and everyone is just happy to be there.

    Gl if you do.
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  • IrishRoseIrishRose
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : hi yan, i cant see that username, ned17, on the lists for vegas.  which package did you win?  and how? or is it a satelite?
    Posted by aussie09
    Ned won his package in last nights Final

    TONUP14790741.501£3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package
    ned17647782£3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package
    Okz10305033£3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package
    ChipDiddy024587.504£3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package
    IRIRH6793905£3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package
    I hope you do go Ned - and that you have a great time out there.  The £1000 is supposed to be towards your flight but it won't go far if you're bringing a partner with you.  Having said that I'm sure some of the others going would be happy to meet up at the airport/plane etc depending on dates you're flying out there.  The Sky team will look after you well out there - and it would be the experience of a lifetime.

    If you do decide to go then perhaps you could try to play a few small local games to get used to playing live?


    Really hope you do decide to go.
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  • aussie09aussie09
    edited May 2016

    thanks rosie. 

    those names are not yet in the lobby.  maybe monday.

    good luck later.



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  • markycashmarkycash
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : yes I did, thanks for your reply, did you take up the offer and if so what was the  experience like, a lot of things have to fall in place for me to go,plus I'm a bit of a nervous reck only ever played on my iPad I don't what it to become more of a worry than an enjoyable  experience, I know that sounds  pathetic but there you go you are what you are, thanks again yan
    Posted by ned17
    Hi Ned

    Yes I have taken up the offer and have been on a few trips to the WSOP before and have been in your shoes... When I won my first package I had never even set foot in a casino.

    There is no need to worry though, there will be other players going who have never been before too and the WSOP events are a mixture of amateurs, pros and online qualifiers (many in your position).

    It is a great experience playing over there and something you will remember for many years to come. The Sky people all seem brilliant too and I have no doubt they will keep you right with everything.

    Tikay wrote a 5 part guide on all things Vegas which may help too, it is here... https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby/poker-news/las-vegas-guide-part-one

    Well done on winning the package and hopefully see you over there!
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : hi yan, i cant see that username, ned17, on the lists for vegas.  which package did you win?  and how? or is it a satelite?
    Posted by aussie09
    The 3500 package, won the £1000 daily freebie got £100 for that and a free entry to the semifinals, finished in top 7 of semifinal then 2nd in final there was only 43 players in the final and 5 packages to be won, so basically a lot of luck.
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : Hi yan. It can deffo be a nerve-racking experience playing live for the first time but everyone goes through it at the start, and it can be a whole lot of fun. IMO you should def give it a shot if possible, you may hit the golden run and bring back a huge score, who knows? Sky guys are all very friendly and everyone is just happy to be there. Gl if you do.
    Posted by radiofed28
    Thanks for that, it's not that I'm a kid im nearly 60 but I wouldn't want to be perhaps the first person to die at a table and I shake like a leaf when I'm not nerves this could be bad
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  • EnutEnut
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : Thanks for that, it's not that I'm a kid im nearly 60 but I wouldn't want to be perhaps the first person to die at a table and I shake like a leaf when I'm not nerves this could be bad
    Posted by ned17
    I'm sure you'll be fine. Maybe go to a casino over here and play a couple of times to get some experience, but I'm sure that Tikay will take good care of you and make sure you're well looked after. After all at 'nearly 60' you'll be like a son to him!
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : Ned won his package in last nights Final TONUP147 90741.50 1 £3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package ned17 64778 2 £3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package Okz10 30503 3 £3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package ChipDiddy0 24587.50 4 £3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package IRIRH67 9390 5 £3.5k VLV package + £3.5k VLV package I hope you do go Ned - and that you have a great time out there.  The £1000 is supposed to be towards your flight but it won't go far if you're bringing a partner with you.  Having said that I'm sure some of the others going would be happy to meet up at the airport/plane etc depending on dates you're flying out there.  The Sky team will look after you well out there - and it would be the experience of a lifetime. If you do decide to go then perhaps you could try to play a few small local games to get used to playing live? Really hope you do decide to go.
    Posted by IrishRose
     
    Thanks again I've had a lot of  support and good wishes from other players and know I would regret it if I didn't go, if I could take the £1000 travel money I would be stunned if I went but I can't so I should go, I was thinking about going to a  Casino in Southend they have compos there to see how much I would have to drink to stop shaking lol, 
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  • aussie09aussie09
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : The 3500 package, won the £1000 daily freebie got £100 for that and a free entry to the semifinals, finished in top 7 of semifinal then 2nd in final there was only 43 players in the final and 5 packages to be won, so basically a lot of luck.
    Posted by ned17

    absolutely brilliant.  well done.


    my tips to help are...

    go to a local casino, practice and learn.

    count the pot size every hand, every card.  even when you are not involved.  calculate bet sizing so that you can get a measure of what is happening. 

    live tells are important to disguise.  but disguise everything before and after the hand.  dont smile or frown when someone folds to your raise.  dont ever respond to any questions.  do not show your hand or even just one card.

    do the same thing every time.

    think about your bet size, thoroughly, before moving to count out the chips.


    the funny thing is that you will laugh at how many mistakes you make.  but be consoled that everyone does the same.  and realise that you are just as good at playing than so many.

    good luck and enjoy it.




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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : I'm sure you'll be fine. Maybe go to a casino over here and play a couple of times to get some experience, but I'm sure that Tikay will take good care of you and make sure you're well looked after. After all at 'nearly 60' you'll be like a son to him!
    Posted by Enut
    Ok thanks for that I dont look 60 but I did about 10 years ago, I may try Southend casino then that could make it worse 
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  • Darkangel7Darkangel7
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : Ok thanks for that I dont look 60 but I did about 10 years ago, I may try Southend casino then that could make it worse 
    Posted by ned17
    Wtg Ned, dont forget to get your visa, and also make sure that your passport is an electronic one not an old one.
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  • chillingchilling
    edited May 2016
    Surely there is somebody on this site that lives close to you that could take you to a casino for some experience.
    If you fancy a day out in Blackpool, im sure a few TPTers wouldnt mind an extra one.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited May 2016

    Morning Ned, & congratulations.

    I can understand your nervousness, but really, there's no need to worry, what's the worst that can happen - you have a wonderful week in Las Vegas at a beautiful hotel, meet a bunch of people, have some fun with the other qualifiers, meet Neil Channing, & if the actual Tournament does not go well, so what? There will be a lot of "first time" players there, & you'll be fine. 

    You are 60 years of age? Fine. There may be at least one other on the trip who is considerably older than you, or so I'm told.
     
    My first bit of advice would be to, as Markycash wrote, read the 5 "Guides to Las Vegas", which can be seen HERE

    When you have done that, if you have any more questions, come on here & ask, or send me a PM & I'll reply.
     
    Assuming you have a current machine-readable Passport, your first job is to get yourself an ESTA. It's quick, simple & cheap, & it only costs $14. DO NOT do anything until you have sorted the ESTA.

    Any more questions, just ask.        
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited May 2016
    hi ned and wow going to vegas for free, now that is something to be proud of.

    southend casino id recommend for you would be the grosvener which is no offense but more your age bracket.

    Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AL

    is the address. 

    the floor manager there is a nice chap who will look after you and explain the ins and outs of live play.

    go there a few times then venture down to the mint (genting casino) which is in westcliff, 

    have fun and a big congrats 

    jelous micky
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited May 2016


    ^^^

    There is also a Rendezvous Casino in Southend, & in a nice link to the WSOP in Las Vegas, it is owned by Caesars Entertainment, who own The Rio, & The WSOP.      
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : Wtg Ned, dont forget to get your visa, and also make sure that your passport is an electronic one not an old one.
    Posted by Darkangel7
    Ok thanks for that still not sure what to do yet will do this if I go, yan
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    Surely there is somebody on this site that lives close to you that could take you to a casino for some experience. If you fancy a day out in Blackpool, im sure a few TPTers wouldnt mind an extra one.
    Posted by chilling
    Chilling  i've been to lots Vegas twice before and only played roulette because I was too scared to play poker this is a bad case ofavoidance behaviour  because I should be called shaky Ned   This could be so embarrassing  I don't know if I can even pick the chips up  I know this sounds pathetic but I'm just being honest  I know I've got to sort this out quick so I might go to Southend Casino if so I will let it be known how it went thanks yan
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  • Darkangel7Darkangel7
    edited May 2016
    Oh bless ya. Just go for the experience. Once in a life time. I've only played live twice. You will be with people that will put you at ease. The sky lot that are going are a fantastic bunch. Don't forget a lot of them will be nervous too. Your more than welcome to Come up to blackpool on 10th-12th as we are celebrating flash jonnys b.day. Also be a great way to meet other sky regs too. Even if you just come up on Saturday for the day you would be made more than  welcome. If decide to come send me or poker trev a pm and will arrange things. Enjoy every minute. Xx
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited May 2016
    not sure if this is your sort of thing but im told they work for people before exams driving tests etc


    all good chemists will stock em mate
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    Morning Ned, & congratulations. I can understand your nervousness, but really, there's no need to worry, what's the worst that can happen - you have a wonderful week in Las Vegas at a beautiful hotel, meet a bunch of people, have some fun with the other qualifiers, meet Neil Channing, & if the actual Tournament does not go well, so what? There will be a lot of "first time" players there, & you'll be fine.  You are 60 years of age? Fine. There may be at least one other on the trip who is considerably older than you, or so I'm told.   My first bit of advice would be to, as Markycash wrote, read the 5 "Guides to Las Vegas", which can be seen HERE When you have done that, if you have any more questions, come on here & ask, or send me a PM & I'll reply.   Assuming you have a current machine-readable Passport, your first job is to get yourself an ESTA. It's quick, simple & cheap, & it only costs $14. DO NOT do anything until you have sorted the ESTA. Any more questions, just ask.     
    Posted by Tikay10
     The worst thing that could happen is that I'm shaking so much I can't pick the chips up I go brain-dead at the table  and then die of embarrassment  perhaps a cocktail of alcohol and beta-blockers may help  i'm thinking of changing my poker name to  shaky ned  it took me about six months to be comfortable playing on the iPad on my own lol but true  anyway by For now and thanks shhaaakkkeee ned17 yan
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  • Jac35Jac35
    edited May 2016
    Hi Ned

    Please DO go
    You will have a fantastic time.
    I went last year and it was an experience that I'll never forget. All the people at Sky are wonderful and will do everything they can to make you feel at ease. 
    You can clearly play, as you've qualified. So no need to feel uncomfortable there. If you feel that nerves might get the better of you the. Just announce your action. Raise to 2000, call etc. Once you've done that you can take as long as you need to put the chips in the pot.

    Going to a local casino first might well be a good idea. Just to get the feel of playing live. Make sure it's dealer dealt though.

    Good luck
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  • markycashmarkycash
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers : Chilling  i've been to lots Vegas twice before and only played roulette because I was too scared to play poker this is a bad case ofavoidance behaviour  because I should be called shaky Ned   This could be so embarrassing  I don't know if I can even pick the chips up  I know this sounds pathetic but I'm just being honest  I know I've got to sort this out quick so I might go to Southend Casino if so I will let it be known how it went thanks yan
    Posted by ned17
    I will happily to take to some cash games, sng's, mtt's (whatever you want) in vegas and keep you right and let you get used to playing live before the event if you want Ned.
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    hi ned and wow going to vegas for free, now that is something to be proud of. southend casino id recommend for you would be the grosvener which is no offense but more your age bracket. Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AL is the address.  the floor manager there is a nice chap who will look after you and explain the ins and outs of live play. go there a few times then venture down to the mint (genting casino) which is in westcliff,  have fun and a big congrats  jelous micky
    Posted by MICKYBLUE
    I should do that Micky I will definitely g definitely go and have a look I'm  definitely not the most confident Guy  and that's an understatement if shaking was a card game I would be a  bracelet winner lol, thanks ned17. Yan 
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    not sure if this is your sort of thing but im told they work for people before exams driving tests etc http://www.kalmsrange.com/ all good chemists will stock em mate
    Posted by MICKYBLUE
     I think it will be alcohol and beta-blockers might just get me through If I go, if I can't play in Southend what chance Have I got in vegas  at this rate I'll end up being sectioned lol thanks again
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  • ned17ned17
    edited May 2016
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2016 competition qualifiers:
    Oh bless ya. Just go for the experience. Once in a life time. I've only played live twice. You will be with people that will put you at ease. The sky lot that are going are a fantastic bunch. Don't forget a lot of them will be nervous too. Your more than welcome to Come up to blackpool on 10th-12th as we are celebrating flash jonnys b.day. Also be a great way to meet other sky regs too. Even if you just come up on Saturday for the day you would be made more than  welcome. If decide to come send me or poker trev a pm and will arrange things. Enjoy every minute. Xx
    Posted by Darkangel7
    Well that's a nice surprise I've never been to Blackpool I'm not saying I'm coming  but I definitely Not saying I'm not I'll contact you if I do, thanks very much ned
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