Inside Poker Mag - Poker God 3 - $10,000 Caribbean Cruise

[GeordieGaz]

Originally Posted by GotaFancy?

Last two just done a deal and splitting it

hope they stick to it

[teaulc]

so did a Pl`er win it at all?
i am emailing IP with regards to last nights final as i wasnt even listed in the final,i had spoken to Will Hill on the phone last night before the game and was told it was too late to do anything and it was IP`s fault all the fiasco...
i cant beleive that they would do the Final 2 days after the last game with no notification,bad show IMO.
we will see what reply i get from Alun but i expect it will be the usual crap

[AlunB]

Hello All

Sorry I haven't been as active as usual on these threads, but I have been busy with a lot of other work stuff and someone else in the office has been dealing with this PokerGod series.

Alan. I've sent you an email, but the short answer is there was indeed a cock-up. Unfortunately when they tried to add you they couldn't, and this wasn't queried with us to double check. I can only apologise for this and, although it's not the same, I will send you out a chip set and some other goodies from the office as a gesture on our part.

As regards the dates. The PokerGod 2 series had an online final held two days following the final freeroll so this was just following a similar format. AFAIK all players were notified via email and the date was posted in our forum. But I admit we should have put the final dates in the mag. Sorry about that.

I'd like to think I've always been stand-up and honest with you guys on here, but let me know if you think this is just more of the 'usual crap'

Cheers
Alun

p.s. Just had a look back through the thread and I can see some people were talking about emailing me. I did indeed get these emails and sent them on to the guy who was dealing with this series who was always quick at getting things sorted out such as the prize package in the grand final. But apologies if anyone felt ignored.

[morlspin]

Originally Posted by AlunB

Hello All

Sorry I haven't been as active as usual on these threads, but I have been busy with a lot of other work stuff and someone else in the office has been dealing with this PokerGod series.

Alan. I've sent you an email, but the short answer is there was indeed a cock-up. Unfortunately when they tried to add you they couldn't, and this wasn't queried with us to double check. I can only apologise for this and, although it's not the same, I will send you out a chip set and some other goodies from the office as a gesture on our part.

As regards the dates. The PokerGod 2 series had an online final held two days following the final freeroll so this was just following a similar format. AFAIK all players were notified via email and the date was posted in our forum. But I admit we should have put the final dates in the mag. Sorry about that.

I'd like to think I've always been stand-up and honest with you guys on here, but let me know if you think this is just more of the 'usual crap'

Cheers
Alun

p.s. Just had a look back through the thread and I can see some people were talking about emailing me. I did indeed get these emails and sent them on to the guy who was dealing with this series who was always quick at getting things sorted out such as the prize package in the grand final. But apologies if anyone felt ignored.

Thanks for the reply Alun

[SonicMan]

Thanks Alun

I finished 26th (think I may have finished about that place in the first Poker God) lol

Blinds rose way too fast imo, considering that it was a $10k package up for grabs.

How exactly does a split work???

Did someone pay the other $5k???

all in all didnt think it was a great series but could have been a lot worse, in the end it was free (mainly)

GG guys

[GotaFancy?(BPP)]

Originally Posted by AlunB

I'd like to think I've always been stand-up and honest with you guys on here,

[GotaFancy?(BPP)]

Originally Posted by SonicMan

Blinds rose way too fast imo, considering that it was a $10k package up for grabs.

How exactly does a split work???

Did someone pay the other $5k???

Agree - the structure was very poor given the massive prize on offer (for free).

For the split - the players didn't agree a specific format - it was difficult for them to talk properly, the game was running and the blinds weren't small - they said they'd work out the detail later but agreed the principal that it was a full 50/50 split of the entire $10k prize. They both appeared decent enough and I dont expect them to have any issues working out how to split it.

[Fonzie14]

Have enjoyed the series, but would agree that a better format is required for the final. It just turned into a bit of a push/fold fest after a couple of levels.

Thanks Alun (or whoever you forwarded my email to ) for sorting out the final for me. Sorry to hear about Teaulc......sure he was suposed to be drunk in corfu anyway

[teaulc]

1st off an apology to you Alun with regards to the crap comment,that was out of context and not what i was trying to get across,it wasnt a go at you as you do great work for us but more a poker site generalisation.
thanks for your email,i have replied,hopefully we can all learn lessons for PokerGod4 which i am sure will be perfect

[GotaFancy?(BPP)]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonicMan
How exactly does a split work???

Did someone pay the other $5k???

Originally Posted by GotaFancy?

For the split - the players didn't agree a specific format - it was difficult for them to talk properly, the game was running and the blinds weren't small - they said they'd work out the detail later but agreed the principal that it was a full 50/50 split of the entire $10k prize. They both appeared decent enough and I dont expect them to have any issues working out how to split it.

Just to add to that - the intention was that they would both be going on the cruise The $10k prize is in 3 parts. First part is a $3k cruise for two (so easy enough to share), second part is $2000 cash (again easy enough to share) and the final part is $5000 onboard tournament vouchers - dont know how easy this will be to share - maybe it's easy and they take $2500 each, but if not, I'm sure they can work some solution out

[WASP]

I think the big lesson to be learnt here is never trust a Welsh chemist

(only joking Alun)

[sleener]

Hello all --

My names Rob the eventual winner of the tournament -- I just thought I would put quick post here to update on how the split went.

I have booked the cruise and I am pleased to say that the second place finisher Ian is coming along with me also -- I have spent some time on the phone and he sounds like real laid back guy so it should be fun.

I split the travel expenses with him 50/50 also -- and we are sharing the $6000 tournament tickets that we get to spend onboard. We have done another deal which is that we will pool together any winnings from the onboard games and split that 50/50 too -- so hopefully "fingers crossed" we will come back with some money.

It was a hectic game - and near the end it was just a case of shoving in ymy chips first - Trev page played real good in all the games I see him play in and cleaned out the leaderboard - its a pity he didnt get something for all the good play he put in, but well done telepee.

Anyhow I will have real good time in miami -- I rarely go on holiday -- I have been abroad only once in my 37 years so it will be real adventure -- so thanks again for all the fun on the tables.

Rob

[teaulc]

to PL sleener
have a good time,both of you,i am still gutted i didnt get the chance to play the final due to the cock-up but it was good of you to let us know how the split went,let us know when you get back how you got on

[GotaFancy?(BPP)]

Nice one Rob to PL

Glad the split seems to have worked - best solution for both of you cos that was one heck of a bubble

Have a great time in the caribbean, and please, come back and tell us all about it after

[Adetrick]

Well done Rob Hope you have a great time

[runadrum]

Rob

look forward to reading about the trip when you return

good luck to the pair of you onboard

[WASP]

Well done Rob have fun with Ian and don't worry about trevpage he's a fish

[uhudazflo]

congrats rob

enjoy the cruise and best of luck in the tournaments

[sleener]

Hi

I have just got back from the cruise and I had an amazing time -- that ship is just unbelievable. Unfortunately Ian couldn't come with me as his business partner had a bereavement, so I had to go on my own as it was too late to swap travel partners - but I still had a real good trip.

I managed to make the final table of the main event -- It was a real tough game -- we started with 10 000 chips and 45 min levels. The first day lasted 14 hours and there were some really good aggressive players.

I came back with nearly $7000 which I am giving Ian his cut of so all is good. Thanks to everyone for her for messages - I hope to see you all on the tables for future inside edge tourneys.

[AvonGirl]

Well done on your cash sleener. Shame you had to go on your own in the end but sounds like you had a great time all the same. Thanks for letting us know.

back to PL and hope you'll stay and play with us.