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Viva Las Vegas 2017

Tikay10Tikay10
edited February 2017 in Poker Chat

Please use this thread for Viva Las Vegas 2017 feedback, questions, clarification & so on.

In the next day or so, I'll post a list of bullet points, do's & don'ts, & howsyerfathers.
 
Good luck all.



 
 
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2017

    Viva Las Vegas is back, & the action starts next Monday.

    Viva Las Vegas packages can be won in a whole variety of ways.
     
    Some are available to view now, such as....

    MISSION  LAS VEGAS


    VIVA LAS VEGAS LEAGUES


    And some time tomorrow, you will be able to see the Viva Las Vegas Satellite structure, which also commences next Sunday.

    oioi. 

    I say, oioi      



     
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  • waller02waller02
    edited February 2017
    Two fantastic promotions there.

    Gl to all
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  • pomfrittespomfrittes
    edited February 2017


       Wow, excellent promotion, will be going for 10k chip stack methinks.
       
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  • markycashmarkycash
    edited February 2017
    Yay, more things to distract me from studying :)

    To anyone considering trying to make it this year... Well if this is anything like last year then I can thoroughly recommend it. The people from Sky and the players were are friendly and it was a great experience!

    I can add the first 'don't' for you Tikay...

    Upon arrival, don't leave your passport in a bag at McCarran airport.
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  • TimmyRaRaTimmyRaRa
    edited February 2017
    Sick stuff by Sky as always.
    Just one question for me do Russian Roulette's count to Sng league ?
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  • Darkangel7Darkangel7
    edited February 2017
    Good luck everyone. 
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2017

    Just to clarify.
     
    MISSION Las Vegas starts next Monday, 6th March.

    Viva Las Vegas LEAGUES start next Monday, 6th March.
     
    Viva Las Vegas SATELLITES start this SUNDAY, 5th March.
     
    The details of the Satellites will be published tomorrow (Tuesday).
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    Sick stuff by Sky as always. Just one question for me do Russian Roulette's count to Sng league ?
    Posted by TimmyRaRa
    The blurb states;

    "All Sit & Go's count"

    Russian Roulettes are in the SNG Lobby, so I would say the answer is YES, they do count.
     
    I'll get it clarified 100% in the morning, but that's my take. It does not start until Monday, so it's cool.
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  • TimmyRaRaTimmyRaRa
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017 : The blurb states; "All Sit & Go's count" Russian Roulettes are in the SNG Lobby, so I would say the answer is YES, they do count.   I'll get it clarified 100% in the morning, but that's my take. It does not start until Monday, so it's cool.
    Posted by Tikay10
    Ok thank you Kid.
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  • Phantom66Phantom66
    edited February 2017
    Hope the RR's don't count for the league not that it will affect me.

    Looking forward to the Mission freerolls and I should be able to sneak into some 2nd chance freerolls via the league.


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  • stuarty117stuarty117
    edited February 2017
    mmmm i might make a comeback
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  • GlenelgGlenelg
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    I Russian Roulettes are in the SNG Lobby, so I would say the answer is YES, they do count.   
    Posted by Tikay10

    In anticipation of this I "practiced" some of these RR's tonite...  
    Man I should play these MORE often...





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  • Lambert180Lambert180
    edited February 2017
    Exciting stuff. 

    Won't be competing in the leagues cos they're almost certainly gonna be dominated by mass tabling spin ups and RR grinders, and I don't fancy doing either, but I'll give the freerolls and the regular sats a crack.

    gl all
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited February 2017
    Are there any plans to have a tournament leader board similar to the January £110 Bounty Hunter promotion, but for Las Vegas seats perhaps?

    It would be good if there was an opportunity to try and achieve Las Vegas seats in this way.

    GL all!
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  • weecheez1weecheez1
    edited February 2017
    very good promo might give the plo8 dyms a boost that they lost to the bhs
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    Are there any plans to have a tournament leader board similar to the January £110 Bounty Hunter promotion, but for Las Vegas seats perhaps? It would be good if there was an opportunity to try and achieve Las Vegas seats in this way. GL all!
    Posted by StayOrGo
    Hi Graham,

    Can't really comment on that, but there will be lots of different ways to get into Las Vegas satellites & Viva Las Vegas generally.

    Keep an eye on the Forum & Promo Pages in the coming weeks.      
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    Sick stuff by Sky as always. Just one question for me do Russian Roulette's count to Sng league ?
    Posted by TimmyRaRa
    Morning Lord Blessed,

    I can confirm Russian Roulettes DO count in the SNG League.

    Worth reminding everyone that whilst the Weekly SNG League Winner gets the Package, places 2 - 99 also get another chance in the 2nd Chance Freeroll, which itself also awards a £4,000 Package PLUS a £5,000 cash Prize Pool.
     
    So a great number of players will get two chances to win the package, plus a decent (£5,000) cash freeroll.   

     
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    Exciting stuff.  Won't be competing in the leagues cos they're almost certainly gonna be dominated by mass tabling spin ups and RR grinders, and I don't fancy doing either, but I'll give the freerolls and the regular sats a crack. gl all
    Posted by Lambert180
    That's up to you, Paul, but there is a 2nd Chance Freeroll for places 2nd to 100th, which also awards a £4,000 Package as well as a £5,000 cash Prize Pool.

    Everyone has a chance.      
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2017


    The Viva Las Vegas 2017 Satellite programme has now been announced.

    Qualifying starts THIS SUNDAY.

    All the details are     HERE
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited February 2017

    Diary Note

    Make a note in your Diary now - Sunday May 28th will be a VERY big day on Sky Poker.
     
    Details will be announced sooooooooooon.

    Sunday May 28th 
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  • MattBatesMattBates
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017 : Morning Lord Blessed, I can confirm Russian Roulettes DO count in the SNG League. Worth reminding everyone that whilst the Weekly SNG League Winner gets the Package, places 2 - 99 also get another chance in the 2nd Chance Freeroll, which itself also awards a £4,000 Package PLUS a £5,000 cash Prize Pool.   So a great number of players will get two chances to win the package, plus a decent (£5,000) cash freeroll.     
    Posted by Tikay10

    Doesn't effect me because I dont play the games but I would be gutted if I was a normal SNG grinder to see RR are included. Seems to go against responsible gambling to be encouraging players to punt for a package in a no skill game.
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  • wattsmangwattsmang
    edited February 2017
    The night of my wedding! :(((( How's that for timing. Side event it is then!
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  • rspca12rspca12
    edited February 2017
    wee think il play 1 or 2 sats :=)
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  • waller02waller02
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017 : Doesn't effect me because I dont play the games but I would be gutted if I was a normal SNG grinder to see RR are included. Seems to go against responsible gambling to be encouraging players to punt for a package in a no skill game.
    Posted by MattBates
    +1


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  • markycashmarkycash
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017:
    In Response to Re: Viva Las Vegas 2017 : Doesn't effect me because I dont play the games but I would be gutted if I was a normal SNG grinder to see RR are included. Seems to go against responsible gambling to be encouraging players to punt for a package in a no skill game.
    Posted by MattBates
    Maybe it doesn't encourage the most responsible gaming etc but I don't see how it is any different to a casino or bingo promotion. There is no perceived edge in these games but plenty of promos to encourage participation.

    Also, where would you draw the line? There is less of an edge in turbo games than non turbo so in theory 'less skill', should all turbo games therefore be excluded from promos? If this is ridiculous and turbo games are fine then what about hyper turbos, 'spin ups' and so on. 

    If you think bingo and casino games shouldn't be allowed to have promotions encouraging participation then it is a fair enough point of view but rather restrictive on what we are allowed to get up to in our own time on the internet.
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