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    Karma going get you.

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    I still say that's one hell of a flip on the turn of a card. Whilst mathematical favourite, it's surprising how often AA gets busted.

    Think I'd rather rely on myself gaining pots without seeing showdown and grinding up than staking everything on a single hand, but of course it depends on the circumstances at the time. Online without the additional costs & hours spent travelling, then I agree it's an instant call.

    Value your thoughts mate :ok

     

    As it doesn't look like anyone else will contribute, will tell the whole story behind #2 above. Was totally genuine as described, my 2nd ever GUKPT and happened on a table just to the left of mine. Genuinely first hand of the tournament, she tanked then called. AA vs AA and she lost to a flush. Sick huh.

    The only bit I didn't let on about above (because it does obviously change the whole dynamic & destroys the point I was trying to get across) was at that time Grosvenor had a promo going that the first one out won a £1k re-entry. On that basis I don't think I could get my chips in quick enough lol. Can only assume that she was nervous about losing the hand but missing out on the promo to a bustout on another table maybe, if even possible?

    Safe to say, she got the promo, re-entered same day 1, different table, not sure whether she went on to cash.

    Strange how, when the buyins are gone, the odd hand such as these remain deep instilled in the memory :lol

     

    Karma going get you.

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    It does perhaps open up discussion about what exactly is a slowroll.

    I personally think there are several forms of slowroll, but also some situations that are wrongly flagged as being slow-rolled. Not suggesting in the slightest that this video is one of them though.

    • Pure-Nuts Slowroll - No disputing if you hold the stone-cold nuts and are always going to call. Pure evil to Hollywood in these circumstancs
    • Near-Nuts - Depends more on circumstances, but if you're never likely to fold a hand in these circumstances there's no need and no justification for delaying thngs unduely. Suggest this clip falls into this category.
    • Grey areas - I think where things get out of hand is where there is actually a decision to be made. Couple of examples provided below:
    1. I got dealt QQ once in an online tournament, had just been moved table so literally had no info on other players. My standard raise was re-raise shoved over the top from Middle Position by unknown. If I call it's effectively for my tournament life as left with 2bb, if I fold I'm left with a slim but workable 11bb. I take the full 15 seconds allowed thinking is it possible he has AA, KK or is this really the right spot to flip against AK? I call and get slagged off for slow-rolling. My suggestion is unfairly, still had options and a decision to make. I don't hold the nuts.
    2. Seen in a GUKPT main event a few years back. Guy shoves whole stack (forget actual size but likely 500bb+) 1st hand of Day 1 after series of re-raises and woman tanks before eventually calling with AA. Thoughts? As players we are required to play to win and some casinos determine folding the nuts as collusion or chip-dumping. This can be valid, but I would suggest that it is very much player & situation dependant. For a major buyin series such as the £1k GUKPT buyin, with an established recreational route in via cheap satellites, it is more than possible that this player had a genuine decision to make. If they're an established Pro/Tour Reg whose just going to instant re-reg then it's pretty poor form to tank as they're never really going to fold. But what if they're a recreational player, playing their biggest ever tournament, they've spent hours trying to qualify and travelling to the venue, don't have the resources to re-enter and have already accumulated travel & accomodation costs that are a big proportion of their 'playable' poker fund? I would suggest they still have a valid decision to make, is this still the best spot even when favourite to win.

    Thoughts? Anyone disagree or have alternative suggestions?

    Karma going get you.

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    Not strictly a strategy post, hand pretty much plays itself, but one to sit back & enjoy.

    Always pays to think about the way in which you play or how you are viewed playing your tournaments, Karma is best mates with dealers everywhere.

     

    Unibet Open - Next leg 25th August (Copenhagen)

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    Unibet Open’s highly anticipated return to London has been moved to March 3-6, in order for the event to fit into the schedules of players from all over Europe. The Unibet Open prioritizes player experience, and we’re putting on a great slate of tournaments, parties and exclusive events for our qualifiers.

    The Unibet Open will be hosted at the Grosvenor Casino in London, better known as ‘The Vic”. This historic poker room in the heart of London will be the scene for the fifth London event, and the first since Iaron Lightbourne won in 2014 for £70,000.

    In 2014 this event drew a crowd of 399 players, eclipsing its £250,000 guarantee by a wide margin, and the 2016 edition of this event is looking to be another very successful one. Unibet Open London will not only feature poker action, but also a Casino Challenge, a Slots Championship and a Live Betting Championship all hosted at the Vic.

    You can qualify now on Unibet through daily freerolls and tournaments ranging from €0,01 to €50 leading up to the direct qualifiers on Wednesday and Sunday with a €250 buy-in value. On Wednesday, starting at 8:00 p.m. CET we guarantee one package, while on Sunday we’re guaranteeing at least five or six packages in the Sunday Final.

    Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for exclusive promotions in order to win great prizes including Sunday Final tickets and Unibet Open merchandise throughout the months leading up to the event.

    2016 Unibet UK Tour

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    Qualifier Info:

    • The online qualifier package is worth €500 (£220 buy-in + £130 expenses paid into your Unibet account within 72 hours of qualification).
    • Online qualifiers are only open to all Unibet customers. However, please note that all players are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements and packages cannot be exchanged for cash.
    • Players can earn two packages per event.
    • Players are allowed to transfer a package to a friend, if they let Unibet know at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
    • Packages cannot be exchanged for cash or any other online tickets.
    • Players are expected to make any necessary travel and accommodation arrangements themselves.
    • All online package qualifiers will automatically be bought into the next Unibet UK Poker Tour event.
    • All online package qualifiers will be contacted via the email associated with their Unibet account within 72 hours of earning their package.
    • All online qualifiers will automatically be placed in the Day 1a seat draw, unless they contact Unibet in advance and request to play Day 1b.
    • Each online package qualifier will automatically be entered into the free “last longer” promotion for the next event; if you are the online qualifier who lasts the longest in the Main Event then you will receive a €2,000 Unibet Open package.
    • If an online qualifier does not turn up to play the event, their buy-in shall remain in the prizepool.
    • Packages won cannot be moved to alternative events.
    • Unibet reserves the right to change venue and tournament details of future events.
    • General Unibet Terms and Conditions apply.

    2016 Unibet UK Tour

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    • Feb 12th - 14th, Brighton (Rendezvous)
    • Apr 15th-17th, Nottingham (Alea)
    • Jun 3rd-5th, Brighton (Rendezvous)
    • Oct 7th-9th, Glasgow (Alea)
    • Dec 2nd-4th, Manchester (235)

     

    The Unibet UK Poker Tour is all set for it’s inaugural season in 2016 and you can qualify for these events online at Unibet from just €1. Unibet is pleased to announce that it will partner with Caesars Entertainment, who will host the tour at some of the most luxurious casino venues in the UK.

    We will visit a total of five tour stops in 2016, with each stop featuring a £220 buy-in, £40,000 guaranteed Main Event, plus a full side event schedule. The winner of each Main Event will also win a custom trophy and a €2,000 Unibet Open package. A €2,000 Unibet Open package will also go the online qualifier who lasts longest in each event.

    Please visit the tabs below for more information on each stop, while general info on the tour and online qualifiers can also be found below.

    General Info:

    • Each Unibet UK Poker Tour Main Event will feature a 25,000 starting stack and 40 minute blinds, with a £200+£20 buy-in.
    • Players will be allowed a maximum of one re-entry in each Main Event.
    • Players have the option of playing Day 1a and Day 1b and taking their largest stack through to the Final Day.
    • All events will be open to players 18 years old and over.
    • Players will be required to show photo ID and sign up as a Caesars member at each venue.

     

    SuperWeekend Tallinn - May 4th-8th

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    Pic & all info courtesy of betsafe.com

     

    Earn your place at the table for this Year’s awesome Superweekend Tallin

     

    Grab your chance of joining us in beautiful Estonia this spring for the third stop-off in our ultimate
    poker experience across Europe – SuperWeekend Tallinn.

    Taking place from 4th May 2015 to 8th May 2015, SuperWeekend will be held at the famous Olympic Casino, Tallinn.
    You can qualify for your package now for free or from just €3.30.

     As a guest at SuperWeekend Tallinn you will experience a weekend getaway break like no other. For four nights you can expect luxury accommodation,
    parties at exclusive nightspots and a little of the unexpected – treatment worthy of a true VIP courtesy of Betsafe legendary hospitality.

     

    Your €1,400 Superweekend Tallinn Package Includes:

    • Main Event buy-in (€400 buy-in + €50 bounties + €50 fee)

    • Luxury Hotel Accommodation 

    • €250 Travel Expense Credit

    • Exclusive Players’ Parties and Activities

     

    NAME

    		BUY-IN (€) WHEN TIME (CET) Start stack Rebuys / Add-on Blind Levels NOTES PRIZES
    SuperWeekend Weekly Final
    (1 x €1,400 Package GTD)     		€160+€15 SUNDAYS 20:00 5000 Freezeout 10 min 1 hour late reg 1 x €1,400 SuperWeekend Package GTD
    SuperWeekend Daily Final
     (1 Seat GTD)     		€25+€2 DAILY 20:00 3000 Freezeout 10 min 1 hour late reg 1 GTD to Weekly Final
    SuperWeekend Level 1 (1 GTD) €3+€0.30 SUNDAYS 13:30, 17:30,  21:30 2000 Rebuy 5 Min 1 hour late reg 1 GTD to Daily Final
    SuperWeekend Freeroll
    (10 Seats GTD)     		FREE DAILY 12:30, 22:30 1500 Freezeout 3 min 15 Min Late Reg 5 x €3.30 SuperWeekend Seats

     

    PKR Live - Aspers, London, 22-24th Jan

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    PKR Live London 2016

    Tournament venue

    Aspers Stratford
    The Loft, 312 Montfichet Rd
    Olympic Park
    London E20 1ET
    Tel: 020 8536 5636
    Web: www.aspersstratford.co.uk
    Twitter: @AspersPoker
    Dress code: Casual, but no sports wear.

    NB: You must register on entering the casino using photo ID or your passport to play this event.

     

    Buy-in & payout

    You can enter the £330 main event via:
     

    • Direct buy-in ($500) through PKR tournament lobby

    • Online satellites for £330 seat or $800 package

    • Direct buy-in and satellites at Aspers Stratford


    All players who finish in a prize winning position in the main event will be paid out in cash or cheque by Aspers Stratford immediately after elimination.

     

    Online satellites

    Running daily, see tournament lobby for details.

     

    Qualifier package

    As well as online direct buy-in (£330 or dollar equivalent) and seat-only satellites, you can also win an $800 PKR Live package through our exclusive satellite schedule.
     

    • £330 Main Event entry

    • Remainder ($300) towards travel and accommodation expenses

     

    Tournament schedule

    Date Local time Event Buy-in
    Fri 22 January 16:00 Day 1 - PKR Live Main Event £300+£30*
    Sat 23 January 13:00 Day 2 - PKR Live Main Event Closed
    Sat 23 January 15:00 Side Event - TBC TBC
    Sat 23 January 18:00 Side Event - TBC TBC
    Sun 24 January 13:00 Day 3 - PKR Live Main Event Closed
    Sun 24 January 14:00 Side Event - TBC TBC
    Sun 24 January 18:00 Side Event - TBC TBC

    * One re-entry permitted up to Level 6. See terms below for details. View Main Event structure.

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