Toronto Satellite Tournament

AcesFull · Feb 14,2005, 11:59 AM

No Limit Tournament in Toronto:

Saturday March 12th @ 7:00pm
North Toronto (400/Finch)
Minimum # of Players 55
Maximum # of Players 88
No Limit Freezout (No re-buys or Add-ons)

Frist Place will pay a minimum of $10,000. Top 6 places pay.

Structure:

Starting chip count - 2000

Blinds Increase Every 30 minutes:

5-10
10-20
25-50
50-100
100-200
200-400
300-600
400-800
500-1000
1000-2000
2000-4000
4000-8000
5000-10000...and so on.

For more details on registration and location, contact Jay....aka....'AcesFull' with a PM, or just email me at eternlnrg@hotmail.com.

all_aces · Feb 14,2005, 12:49 PM

Wow. Great blind structure, dude. Looks like I'll be able to make it... looking forward to it.

Chugs · Feb 14,2005, 12:57 PM

Maybe i missed it, but what's the buy-in? I'm assuming it's in the $350 range but it's not listed

Dead Money · Feb 14,2005, 01:03 PM

What is the buyin?

all_aces · Feb 14,2005, 01:07 PM

It's $325.

esool · Feb 14,2005, 11:58 PM

Is this no longer a satellite to the wsop?
http://pokerforum.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=2939&page=1

all_aces · Feb 15,2005, 12:40 AM

Yes, I think this is the same tournament--WSOP satellite.

Dead Money · Feb 15,2005, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by all_aces

It's $325.

How much of the 325 goes to the prize pool?

I am thinking of going!

stpboy · Feb 15,2005, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by all_aces

Yes, I think this is the same tournament--WSOP satellite.

Are you helping run this AA? Or you just have the inside scoop?

stp

CrazyJoe113 · Feb 15,2005, 03:07 PM

so is it $10,000 cash or some "ticket" to WSOP?

all_aces · Feb 15,2005, 03:18 PM

I'm not helping with it... but I think Jay has advertised this tournament in three different places, and I've combined all of the info to arrive at a complete picture of what's going on.

To answer CrazyJoe's question, from what I recall from a thread in the advertising and/or home games sections, it is not $10,000 cash. First place is awarded entry into the Main Event of the WSOP, plus flight and hotel if I'm not mistaken. There is no option to exchange this package for cash that I'm aware of... there are plenty of 'cash' tournaments in and around the GTA, though, if that's what you're looking for.

Here's the thread from 'home games': http://pokerforum.ca/forum/showthrea...4484#post24484

CrazyJoe113 · Feb 15,2005, 09:42 PM

i thought it was a WSOP entry, but in this thread it just says minimum $10,000 first prize, so I wasn't clear.

esool · Feb 15,2005, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyJoe113

i thought it was a WSOP entry, but in this thread it just says minimum $10,000 first prize, so I wasn't clear.

It still isn't clear, imo.

AcesFull · Feb 18,2005, 05:20 PM

My apologies to everyone for the lack of information. Not only was I away since my original post, but I have also posted three previous announcments that had all the relevant information, and each one was removed by the moderators

I tried contacting them on each occassion to find out why, but never got a response? I can only assume that they didn't want any affiliation with a satelitte to the "THE BIG ONE". That's why this post was so vague. Nevertheless, 'Allaces' has done most of my dirty work, thanks Aces! I will try to clarfiy some more. Bearing in mind what I metnioned above, I will have to choose my words carefully.

The buy-in is $325 and it IS a Satellite Tournament. Originally, we were not awarding a cash value for first place, but upon further discussion with the organizer, the option will be available for the FINAL THREE PLAYERS to decide on the type of first place payout. Let me explain....Once the field is narrowed to three players, each will be asked on their prize choice in the event of a first place finish. If the consensus is 2/3 for a cash payout, then a $10,000CAD first prize will be awarded to first place if they so desire. Even if the consensus is 2/3 in favour of the cash, the option for first place to take the original first prize of $10,000USD entry into "THE BIG ONE", 6 nights accomodation and return air fare to Las Vegas will STILL BE AVAILABLE. Total prize package worth $14,500CAD. If the $10,000CAD cash is chosen by first place, then 2nd and 3rd place will be paid the difference out of the prize pool.

This event is really geared towards the poker purist who realizes the value of the Satellite prize - the chance to turn $325 into $10 million. But we also decided to offer the alternate cash prize to cater to everyone.

Based on the minimum number of players required to host the event - 55 players. The maximum amount taken from the $325 buy-in for tournament expenses (tables/location/dealers/food) will be $61. The tournament is already at 40 pre-registered players, so we are currently estimating a minimum of 65 players (= $51 per buy-in towards expenses).

MORE GREAT NEWS

SUPER SATELLITES AVAILABLE

We're also hosting Super Satellite single and multi table tournaments for the March 12th event!!! The Super Satellites will be held on Friday February 25th at the same location as the main event. We will host 10 handed $40 tournaments with the winner receiving a $325 entry into the March 12th event. Second place get's their $40 back to try again if they so desire. You can play in as many super satellites as you want throughout the evening. If you win a second or third....etc.....you can take the cash instead of a seat. If we have enough players, we will also hold multi table Super Satellites of 20 players for $20. There is no pre-registration required for this event. All I need is an email confirmation that you will attend.

DATE: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25th
TIME: 6:30pm
BUY-IN: $40 SINGLE TABLE GAMES
$20 MULTI TABLE GAMES
LOCATION: Contact me for address and any further details

NOTE: You can only receive a cash payout from a Super Satellite if it is a subsequent win. Your first win from either a single or mutli table satellite will automatically be registered for the March 12th event

ScottyZ · Feb 18,2005, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Not only was I away since my original post, but I have also posted three previous announcments that had all the relevant information, and each one was removed by the moderators

I tried contacting them on each occassion to find out why, but never got a response? I can only assume that they didn't want any affiliation with a satelitte to the "THE BIG ONE".

IIRC, I noticed that there were two (or possibly more) separate threads on the same topic, all of which were posted in the wrong forum (Member Tournament Talk & Info). I moved one of the threads to the appropriate forum (Home Games), and deleted the extra threads.

I've got nothing against this event nor against advertising it on the forum, or anything like that.

ScottyZ