GaF Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Quiet Man Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Hmmm, half past 4 start with no drink inside me? :unsure Damn good choice GaF!! :ok TQM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** great for everyone who works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAM Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** why cant we do the grand prix GaF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** why cant we do the grand prix GaF? I was going to do this last time - but had to change it because the password is not publicly available (Grand Prix I it was - they emailed it out - but not this time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washman Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** GaF - not really complaining about the choice of focus game, more of an observation. 2 weeks ago a lot more PL'ers entered Grand Prix than the focus game as I remember. I'm sure the huge majoity of regular focus game players will have access to the password, and will have chance to play at 7.30.....be interesting to see the numbers tomorrow. As I said, not really complaining - you're never going to please everybody (I can't deposit on SO, so can't play champions league, but that life), and I think the spread of games so far has been good, but 4.30 will be impossible for most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedonist Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Have just downloaded betway, this is the 4th new site I have downloaded in the last 3 days. Do you need to make a deposit on this site before you can cash out freeroll winnings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedonist Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** I agree with Washman, I play the Grand Prix but am unable to download Virgin so cannot play in their games. And I notice that betway do not allow players from Holland, have we any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Do you need to make a deposit on this site before you can cash out freeroll winnings? I don't know specifically, but almost all sites require a deposit before you can withdraw. Washman - I see what you're saying - and in terms of numbers, I'm sure there will be more in the grand prix. However I made the decision early on that I wouldn't chose either raked hand games or restricted games - just by principal - if the tourney isn't open to all and restricted to purchasers of a magazine, then I still think it is wrong to have as a focus game.... Whilst I appreciate the time is restrictive for the Betway - the principal is that anyone who is available at that time is able to play. In favour of it is that it redresses the balance a little for those who work shifts and cannot make all of the evening games - the intention has always been to make games widely available to as many people as possible over time (and not on an individual evening) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** I agree with Washman, I play the Grand Prix but am unable to download Virgin so cannot play in their games. And I notice that betway do not allow players from Holland, have we any? I'm not aware of any poker players we have from Holland .... though even if there were, that wouldn't change anything as I wouldn't chose the focus game to suit a small number of players. The Betfair Grand Prix is a complete non starter so far as I'm concerned - as it is restricted to Poker Player buyers ...... If the Betway game wasn't the focus game then it would be a buy in game - typically we end up with about 15 players in non value added buy in games - I think we will have about that anyway for the Betway - so as many people probably still get to play (though we will see - it's an "experiment" too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** I've selected Grand Prix, although i'll probably play the focus game too, if i can make it home before it fills up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaulc Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** wont be playing the focus game,,,some of us have work to do:moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** I wont be playing in the focus game and dont like the fact i cant play in it. Bad enough missing games when I have to work lates but when I am on days aswell? Bad choice IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB80 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Which issue of Poker Player is the password for the Grand Prix? Is it a new one, or last months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltrev Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** While I agree that this start time is restrictive for most players, I'm happy to at last have the opportunity to play in one focus game given the time difference over here. Great move Gaf, one of these start times every week please :ok Sorry, only joking, just being selfish........;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedonist Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** The Grand Prix is open for registration, should be no problem today as they accept 500 players and had less than that last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
^Newbie^ Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** To answer your question , not at the moment . I made the cash some weeks back and got paid one day later later in my neteller account . Hope that helps :ok Have just downloaded betway, this is the 4th new site I have downloaded in the last 3 days. Do you need to make a deposit on this site before you can cash out freeroll winnings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerjace Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Which issue of Poker Player is the password for the Grand Prix? Is it a new one' date=' or last months?[/quote'] Its in the new one mate.(vol 23,wsop edition) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazza271 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Registration for this afternoons betway freeroll is open :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazabroad Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** I´ve voted to play but may have to go out before it starts. Good idea to have an afternoon game every now and then, just not sure to be able to make them. Maybe sunday virgin games, monday pms etc etc as a norm, and people can plan around them? Just a thought:\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsul Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Gaf. I think thats not a bad choice , As you say you will get some of the lads not to happy about it. Of us that work shifts and i am on permanent late shift 1.15 till 10.15pm. So i miss a few games here and there as i guess others do as well. It does gives us a chance to get and catch the others up:lol . So i think you are been very fair with your variation:ok BTW. Good luck to all where ever you are playing today. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fader Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Gl to everyone playing in the Focus game in 5 :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullDaBull Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Gaf. It suits me today as I'm off work for 2 weeks !!! :nana:nana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** I forgot I finshed work early today so i'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermonkey1 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** bugger:eyes .2 minutes to download betway and register, somehow i dont think i will be in:eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Phew - I made the focus game in the last minute !!! The poll is showing 22 entrants - for me that totally vindicates the choice of focus game. This is more than we would have got for a non value added buy in game in the evening and also is giving an opportunity to a different segment of PL'rs - the goal at the start of this was never that everyone could make every game. I hear what you guys are saying who cannot make it, however on balance, I think I would make the same choice again...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffy Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Well that was worth it. My KK busted by AQo. Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronay Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** Well that was worth it. My KK busted by AQo. Never mind. Ditto.. Trips on the flop, turn & river gave it to him. :sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** I can't play in today's focus game, but I have no problem with occasionally having them at "unusual" times. Those who work "normal" hours should recognize that there are some people who work evenings, or live in different time zones, who have as many problems playing at 8pm as most of us have playing at 4.30pm. One suggestion I would make is that when we have one at an unusual time, then it might be a good idea to give as much notice as possible, so that those who assume they can't play the focus game because they're not available in the evening are more likely to notice it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Re: **Poker Monday 4th September** P.S. How about a few focus games at 9am, especially for Foolsgold? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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