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SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing

SPTSPT
edited December 2011 in The Sky Poker Tour
Sky Poker Tour 2011-12 Leg Two - Saturday 10th December 2011
 
Final event details for players who will play the Sky Poker Tour Event at Aspers Casino, Newcastle

Date:

Saturday 10th December 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:

Friday 9th 8pm £20+ £3 freeze out (£2000 Guaranteed) SPT Side Event

Saturday 10th 2pm £100+£10 freezeout SPT Leg 2 Main Event 

Saturday 10th 8pm  £30+£4 Double chance freeze out (£1500 Guaranteed) SPT Side Event

 

Side Event Added Prizes:

Each event will give points for the SPT 2011-12 Leaderboard

For the two side events, added to each

1st £110 Sky Roller seat on Sky Poker

2nd  £55 Sky Sports Bounty Hunter seat

3rd £33 Sky Primo seat

 

 

Main Event 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 and Live Feed

Sky Poker will be hosting a Live feed and 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 2011-12 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 analyst Tony Kendall .

See you at the tables

The Sky Poker Team

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  • HAPPYNIGE4HAPPYNIGE4
    edited December 2011
    In Response to SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    Sky Poker Tour 2011-12 Leg Two - Saturday 10th December 2011   Final event details for players who will play the Sky Poker Tour Event at Aspers Casino, Newcastle Date: Saturday 10th December 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: Friday 9th 8pm £20+ £3 freeze out (£2000 Guaranteed) SPT Side Event Saturday 10th 2pm £100+£10 freezeout SPT Leg 2 Main Event  Saturday 10th 8pm  £30+£4 Double chance freeze out (£1500 Guaranteed) SPT Side Event   Side Event Added Prizes: Each event will give points for the SPT 2011-12 Leaderboard For the two side events, added to each 1st £110 Sky Roller seat on Sky Poker 2nd  £55 Sky Sports Bounty Hunter seat 3rd £33 Sky Primo seat     Main Event 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 and Live Feed Sky Poker will be hosting a Live feed and 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 2011-12 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 analyst Tony Kendall . See you at the tables The Sky Poker Team
    Posted by SPT
    Think you have 2nd and 3rd place prizes wrong way round. 2nd should be Primo, 3rd the Bounty?
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  • SPTSPT
    edited December 2011
    thank you, yes!
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  • QuietmanQuietman
    edited December 2011
    not sure but I don't think the car park is free anymore, best check this out with casino first cos it could turn out to be pretty  expensive.
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  • SPTSPT
    edited December 2011
    thank you.

    If you are concerned about car parking charges, check with the casino.
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  • agb68agb68
    edited December 2011
    hi as of yet i still have"nt so far recieved any e mail comfirming my entry for the newcastle leg although i know i am on the qualifiers list ! many thanks for a quick reply 

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  • SPTSPT
    edited December 2011
    I don't believe you get an email

    If you could see yourself on the qualifiers list, that will be fine
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  • SoLackSoLack
    edited December 2011
    1.  I assume jeans are ok?
    2.  What Sky presenters/fish shd I look out for?
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  • tewytewy
    edited December 2011
    where do u find the qualifiers list
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  • SPTSPT
    edited December 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    1.  I assume jeans are ok? 2.  What Sky presenters/fish shd I look out for?
    Posted by SoLack
    Yes Jeans fine


    tikay, OMGCarlo Citrone, Sarah Champion

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  • SPTSPT
    edited December 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    where do u find the qualifiers list
    Posted by tewy

    you don't now

    If you are worried send me your real name and I can confirm you are on the player list
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  • mr_mbromr_mbro
    edited December 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    where do u find the qualifiers list
    Posted by tewy
    Hi Tewy,
    Go to my sky poker tab and then click on my tables, this will bring a list of tournies your registered into.
    If you cant see the SPT  there get in touch with customer services straight away.

    col
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  • safc51safc51
    edited December 2011
    if you failed to qualify online is there any way of buying in to the tournement on the day or not?
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  • DollieDollie
    edited December 2011
    In Response to Re: SPT Newcastle: Player Briefing:
    if you failed to qualify online is there any way of buying in to the tournement on the day or not?
    Posted by safc51
    Have a look at "Alternates List" thread.
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