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SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing

SPTSPT
edited February 2011 in The Sky Poker Tour
Sky Poker Tour 2010-11 Leg Two - Saturday 8th January 2011
 
Final event details for players who will play the Sky Poker Tour Event at Aspers Casino, Newcastle

Date:

Saturday 8th 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 www.aspers.co.uk

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 in the casino 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.

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

3.00pm  100-200

3.30pm  15 minute break

3.45pm  150-300

4.15pm 200-400

4.45pm  200-400  25

5.15pm  45 minute buffet break

6.00pm  300-600  50

6.30pm  400-800 100

7pm  600-1200 100
 
7.30pm  15 minute break

7.45pm  800-1600 200

8.15pm 1000-2000 200

8.45pm  1500-3000 300
 
9.15pm 15 minute break

9.30pm  2000-4000 400

10pm  3000-6000 500

10.30pm  4000-8000 500

11pm  5000-10000 1000

(break on hitting final table makes timings approx from around here)

11.30pm 6000-12000 1000

12am  8000-16000 1500

12.30am 10000-20000 2000

1am 15000-30000 3000

Prizes:

Payout will depend on the final number of players and will be available at the End of Level Two of the tournament.

Assuming 150 runners, for the purposes of illustration, the payout would be as follows:

1st £4,000

2nd £2,650

3rd £1,800

4th £1,350

5th £1,050

6th £900

7th £750

8th £600

9th £450

10th-15th £250 each

All prizes monies are paid into your Sky Poker account within 48 hours and will not be paid out at the venue on the day.

Buffet

A free buffet will be laid on for players on Saturday at approximately 5-6pm. A bar and food menu will be available at the venue 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, technology permitting, 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 2010-11 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 and Trevor Harris.

See you at the tables

The Sky Poker Team

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  • BrownnDogBrownnDog
    edited January 2011
    It has reverted back to the old structure then? There isn't a second 150/300 level as there was at Blackpool?


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  • AmarieAmarie
    edited January 2011
    Sounds good, the Rochdale gang will be there (+ 1 Coventry)

    Looking forward to meeting friends old and new (why did i think of TK when i mentioned 'old') hehe

    See you at the tables

    Happy New Year
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  • JockBMWJockBMW
    edited January 2011
    You missed out the most important part of the brief.......

    What songs will TK be singing at the Kareoke 
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  • SPTSPT
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    It has reverted back to the old structure then? There isn't a second 150/300 level as there was at Blackpool?
    Posted by BrownnDog
    It is the new structure, 200-400 followed by 200-400/25

    the Blackpool staff made a mistake in entering the new structure so we played a level twice to compensate
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  • BrownnDogBrownnDog
    edited January 2011
    Oops I do apologise, I didn't see that!
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  • JBussJBuss
    edited January 2011

    Anyone have any idea what format the sit n go games will be and how much the buy in is?

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  • SolarCarroSolarCarro
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    Anyone have any idea what format the sit n go games will be and how much the buy in is?
    Posted by JBuss
    The sit n gos are normally £10 or £20 with top 3 paid, often organised by the presenter or by a Sky Poker player, if I am out early I will try and drum up a few, look for the orange T-Shirts, Team Knightplop will be organising the fun!

    Blind levels from memory go up every 10 mins in a SNG

    Dave
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  • TRIP5TRIP5
    edited January 2011
    PHEW!!!!

    I've lost (inadvertently chucked away) my passport and was worried about getting in to the casino....however as i am most definitely over 22 I should be okay

    wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

    See you there ;o)

    xx
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  • TheDentTheDent
    edited January 2011
    In Response to SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    Sky Poker Tour 2010-11 Leg Two - Saturday 8th January 2011   Final event details for players who will play the Sky Poker Tour Event at Aspers Casino, Newcastle Date: Saturday 8th 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 www.aspers.co.uk 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 in the casino 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. 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 3.00pm  100-200 3.30pm  15 minute break 3.45pm  150-300 4.15pm 200-400 4.45pm  200-400  25 5.15pm  45 minute buffet break 6.00pm  300-600  50 6.30pm  400-800 100 7pm  600-1200 100   7.30pm  15 minute break 7.45pm  800-1600 200 8.15pm 1000-2000 200 8.45pm  1500-3000 300   9.15pm 15 minute break 9.30pm  2000-4000 400 10pm  3000-6000 500 10.30pm  4000-8000 500 11pm  5000-10000 1000 (break on hitting final table makes timings approx from around here) 11.30pm 6000-12000 1000 12am  8000-16000 1500 12.30am 10000-20000 2000 1am 15000-30000 3000 P rizes: Payout will depend on the final number of players and will be available at the End of Level Two of the tournament. Assuming 150 runners, for the purposes of illustration, the payout would be as follows: 1st £4,000 2nd £2,650 3rd £1,800 4th £1,350 5th £1,050 6th £900 7th £750 8th £600 9th £450 10th-15th £250 each All prizes monies are paid into your Sky Poker account within 48 hours and will not be paid out at the venue on the day. Buffet A free buffet will be laid on for players on Saturday at approximately 5-6pm. A bar and food menu will be available at the venue 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, technology permitting, 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 2010-11 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 and Trevor Harris. See you at the tables The Sky Poker Team
    Posted by SPT
    Hi,

    I have qualified for the Newcastle event but am unable to make it as the missus is now due in hospital the day before.  I contacted Customer Care in November but have had no response other than to say that they have passed my e-mail to the poker department and I have chased them a couple of times since.

    Is this something you can deal with or can you pass this on to someone who can?

    Thanks

    Stewart
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited January 2011

    Hi Stewart,

    As was noted previously, they ARE aware of this, & the info has been sent to Head Office.

    "Normal" working resumes today, & as soon as they respond, we'll let you know.
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  • TheDentTheDent
    edited January 2011

    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:

    Hi Stewart, As was noted previously, they ARE aware of this, & the info has been sent to Head Office. "Normal" working resumes today, & as soon as they respond, we'll let you know.
    Posted by Tikay10
    Thanks Tikay,

    This was not a dig at any of the poker team, I just know how unreliable the Customer Care team can be sometimes and the event is getting very close now.
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  • SPTSPT
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : Thanks Tikay, This was not a dig at any of the poker team, I just know how unreliable the Customer Care team can be sometimes and the event is getting very close now.
    Posted by TheDent
    Hi, you aren't being ignored! I think tikay is going to write to you privately

    If you see this can you post or pm me your real name please? thanks
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  • BILLB67BILLB67
    edited January 2011
    hi this will be my first time at live tables looking forward to it .bill
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  • EyemanEyeman
    edited January 2011
    Bill, you'll really enjoy it. When you get there ask if they can do a "live demonstration" of how to play. Sky have done this for live newbies at other events, and it does help (string betting etc).
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  • DAIBOOTDAIBOOT
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    hi this will be my first time at live tables looking forward to it .bill
    Posted by BILLB67
    if you want any help on the day come and look me up will be about from about 1 pm

    DAI
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  • kkevvy10kkevvy10
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    hi this will be my first time at live tables looking forward to it .bill
    Posted by BILLB67
    Glad I'm not the only one!!
    any body else got so far to come they're staying over??

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  • Yorkie74Yorkie74
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : Glad I'm not the only one!! any body else got so far to come they're staying over??
    Posted by kkevvy10
    There are quite a few staying over at various hotels
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  • mr_mbromr_mbro
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : Glad I'm not the only one!! any body else got so far to come they're staying over??
    Posted by kkevvy10
    Yep, i'm coming all the way from Middlesbrough and staying over for a "few" drinks.

    col
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  • kkevvy10kkevvy10
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : Yep, i'm coming all the way from Middlesbrough and staying over for a "few" drinks. col
    Posted by mr_mbro
    OOOH!!! real long way lmao. got a 500 mile round trip. but I'm up for a few drinks !!
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  • horseboxhorsebox
    edited January 2011
    Coming over from Ireland for this, really looking forward to it. Hope the snow stays away from the airports.

    gl all!!!

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  • MachkaMachka
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : OOOH!!! real long way lmao. got a 500 mile round trip. but I'm up for a few drinks !!
    Posted by kkevvy10
    650 mile round trip, luckily I decided to fly from Southampton.
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY
    edited January 2011


    I am currently on the ring road in Nottingham looking for the venue....
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  • TRIP5TRIP5
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    I am currently on the ring road in Nottingham looking for the venue....
    Posted by MAXALLY
    Why does this NOT surprise me????

    xx
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : Why does this NOT surprise me???? xx
    Posted by TRIP5
    Not to worry....i think i have found it on the A5.....:))))  xx
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : Not to worry....i think i have found it on the A5.....:))))  xx
    Posted by MAXALLY

    Just post the road / junction you are currently on and we'll post Hot or Cold to indicate whether you are on the right track.
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  • TRIP5TRIP5
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : Just post the road / junction you are currently on and we'll post Hot or Cold to indicate whether you are on the right track.
    Posted by Machka
    PMSL!!!!

    Defo more reliable than his internal tom-tom thats for sure...

    xx
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  • mr_mbromr_mbro
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : OOOH!!! real long way lmao. got a 500 mile round trip. but I'm up for a few drinks !!
    Posted by kkevvy10
    Hi Kkevvy,

    It's not THAT funny, you don't realise the political complexities in getting a Boro lad into the Toon heartlands.
    There's the passport control, visa requirements and the vaccinations, (and they can be a real pain in the bum) lololol.
    Don't be shy come over and say hello, i'll be near the bar from about 12 noon.

    col
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  • HAPPYNIGE4HAPPYNIGE4
    edited January 2011
    coming up from Blackpool with my Girlfriend who has never been to 1 of these tours. She feels like she will be left alone while I am at the tables. I have told her that the Sky community is a great bunch, and no doubt she will meet others who are coming and not playing. So anyone else bringing their partners ? Look out for us at the bar around 1pm. Staying over as well @ the Jurys Hotel. Looking forward to seeing all there.
    Best of luck all.

    Nigel. 
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  • Yorkie74Yorkie74
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    coming up from Blackpool with my Girlfriend who has never been to 1 of these tours. She feels like she will be left alone while I am at the tables. I have told her that the Sky community is a great bunch, and no doubt she will meet others who are coming and not playing. So anyone else bringing their partners ? Look out for us at the bar around 1pm. Staying over as well @ the Jurys Hotel. Looking forward to seeing all there. Best of luck all. Nigel. 
    Posted by HAPPYNIGE4
    Tell her not to worry there are a few people going to rail who will look after her!!  We are staying at Jury's Inn too
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  • HAPPYNIGE4HAPPYNIGE4
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing : Tell her not to worry there are a few people going to rail who will look after her!!  We are staying at Jury's Inn too
    Posted by Yorkie74
    Thanks for that Yorkie, we will look out for you.
    Nigel

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