Cash buy in events to commence in Season 2!

[BigPete33]

Well said Matty.

Most professional by a mile. That's never in question and anyone who doesn't agree quite simply needs their head either examined or removed from where it's currently placed.


That was awfully polite of me


I think some of the reference in previous posts was along the lines of "Venue x already had a game and offered y as a prize, but now it's the same except it costs $13 more and they now have z as a prize."

The direct comparison was pretty much rating y against z for the same venue.

It's probably fair to say there's plenty of players who don't necessarily care about the ticket (until they win one, mind you) and would maybe prefer the $100 (for example) that used to be on offer compared to a lesser amount and a ticket. Also having the chance to get some of their money back doesn't seem to have been factored in either, but then again they expected to have to spend it no matter what.

[David]

The $5000 gtd is also a minimum.

From memory, this assumes there are $100 tickets won, making up the prize pool. If more than 100 tickets are won, then the prize pool increases.

If there are 10 venues a week giving away 1 ticket, it's $5000.

But;

- There will be more venues coming on board
- Assumes less than 46 (?) runners. If there's 46 or more, then more seats are given away

The first night at PGCC there were 100+ runners, making 4 tickets available.

If the numbers continue to grow and stay above, say 50.. the prize pool will reach $10000 rather than $5000.

Not bad.

[David]

And for the record..

I went to the Wheatheaf Hotel last night. Nice little place and the poker was good (for the most part). I ordered a meal whilst playing the first session (which Matty was nice enough to do for me) and they kept it in the oven until the break so I could eat. I arrived late (maybe 7:45) hence organising that.

Matt and Grant ran an extremely professional night and everyone (who bothered to listen) knew what to do and when.

It was my first CBI since the PGCC event on the first night and the levels (including antes) was a lot better IMO.

Unfortunately I failed to raise with my AQ and let the BB's 10 6 flop trips and I was sent to the rail. Besides that, really fun up there.

[BigPete33]

It's not like you to be late to something Dave........

[David]

Bah!

As it was, I had to fix my mate's Mum's PC and she got home at 6pm. Took longer than I thought but I still thought I would head up there. Lucky I rang Matty, else I would have headed up Womma Road before realising it was blocked off!

[Tim Harry]

CBI venue update here.....

http://www.nplforum.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=2832

[Bob B]

Hi there Matty, sorry for the late reply but the ongoing problem with my eyes is really pissin me off. I admire your dedication and sincerity to your chosen field and employer. I don't mean to harp on the stamping so I'll make this my last entry on the subject. I also have a similar concern for my chosen venue to be successful and intend to support them as best I can.

So, in regards to the stamping at Wheaty I'll put my hand up as having a whinge. For around 3 seasons the stamping was working fine for those of us who actually purchased a meal, the occasional apple pie and a couple of spirit mixes or beers over the course of the night for a full stamp up.

Then for some reason they changed it to 4 stamps for a meal and 2 for a drink. That's fine for some of the kingy boys & gals who buy a plate of chip and 2 cokes and were stamped up.

That particular night I spent $24 for a main a brandy/coke for around $6 for the same 6 stamps. So, I aired my concerns to the manager at the time and he agreed it wasn't gonna help the venue to recoup some of their costs if they continued with that particular system.

I was under the impression from our chat that they'd revert back to the $3 or there abouts cost per stamp. When it went to $4 I aired my concerns again. I was told it was necessary to cover the additional cost in a few weeks time. I assumed it was in reference to them being a CBI venue.

I was concerned that they'd lose some of the Kingy guys & gals and maybe a few others if it stayed at the $4.00. Unfortunately I haven't been there since last week so I'm non the wiser of the stamping values, if it's gone that's great.

Hopefully I'll get to try an NPL CBI when I return from my 3 weeks away and I'll be sure to make it the Wheaty. Take care Matty see you in a few weeks.

[David]

I purchased a main course, and two bourbon and cokes last night. All my stamps were done for both cards.

Probably $20 all up.

[todd182]

yeah bob there back to being pretty good with there stamps again mate, at least that's what i've found the last 2 weeks, i got a meal and a few OJ's and same as david spent about $20 and got stamped up. $20 sounds about the right amount to spend at venue like that to get stamped up.

[Bob B]

Sounds good to me boys see you in a few weeks time. I enjoy the Wheaty when the rowdy boys are gone LOL.

And DAVID, you just gotta be there so we can have decent chat.