Ask NeilJ about EPT tournament details thread

[FDSaussure]

Originally Posted by Mcmatto

well i may or may not be staying for the entire series... dude... more specifically need to know the dates of the high roller cause i need to know if i will be able to play the borgota main on the 30/31...

thanks for the answer DUUUUUUUUUDE

I'll bet $100 the €10300 NLHE is on the 29th January.

[NeilJ]

Hi All,

Apologies for being away, I had a family emergency that had to be attended to.

Updates on second half of Season 7 -

Deauville schedule was up right around Christmas on the EPT site, but I wasn't around to post it to the forums. We are anticipating 1000 for the Main Event with so many new players qualifying through PokerStars.FR. The 2K Side last year had 200+ and this year is on a Friday so it is easy for Parisians to make their way out to Deauville for the weekend (1K on Sat) Posted in ful below, link here...

http://www.europeanpokertour.com/tournaments/deauville/

Copenhagen is being sorted between myself and the casino, should be finalized within the week.

Berlin - Almost done.

Snowfest - Almost done, but will essentially be the same as last year due to space considerations.

San Remo - 1st draft done.

Grand Final - 1st draft done.

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Starts on EPT.com with Event 7. Events 1-6 are Supers being run in Deauville prior to the PS package start...

January 24 - Monday
18:00 7 NL - One Rebuy Super Satellite to Main Event €500 + €50
21:00 8 NL - Turbo €300 + €30
22:00 9 NL - Unlimited Rebuy Super Satellite to €500 Super (Event #12) €60 + €15

January 25 - Tuesday
12:00 10 Main Event Day 1A €5,000 + €300
16:00 11 NL - Turbo - Random Bounty €800 + €200 + €100
19:00 12 NL - One Rebuy Super Satellite to Main Event €500 + €50
21:00 13 NL - Turbo €300 + €30

January 26 - Wednesday
12:00 10 Main Event Day 1B €5,000 + €300
18:00 14 NL - Turbo - Random Bounty €800 + €200 + €100
21:00 15 NL - Turbo - Bounty €400 + €40
22:00 16 NL - Double Rebuy + Addon Super Satellite to €1.5K (Event #17) €150 + 25

January 27 - Thursday
12:00 10 Main Event Day 2 €5,000 + €300
16:00 17 NL - Holdem - Day 1 €1,500 + €150
18:00 18 PLO - Day 1 €1,000 + €100
21:00 19 NL - Turbo - Bounty €400 + €40
22:00 20 NL - Double Rebuy + Addon Super Satellite to €2K (Event #20) €200 + €25

January 28 - Friday
12:00 10 Main Event Day 3 €5,000 + €300
12:00 21 NL - Heads Up - 64 Player Cap - Day 1 €3,000 + €250
13:00 17 NL - Holdem - Final Day €1,500 + €150
14:00 18 PLO - Final Day €1,000 + €100
16:00 22 NL - Holdem - Day 1 €2,000 + €200
18:00 23 NL - Turbo - MEN ONLY €300 + €30
21:00 24 NL - Double Rebuy + Addon Super Satellite to €10K (Event #29) €500 + €50

January 29 - Saturday
12:00 10 Main Event Day 4 - play down to 24 players €5,000 + €300
12:00 21 NL - Heads Up - 64 Player Cap - Final Day €3,000 + €250
13:00 25 NL - Holdem - Women Only €300 + €30
13:00 22 NL - Holdem - Final Day (3rd Day if necessary) €2,000 + €200
14:00 26 NL - Holdem - Day 1 €1,000 + €100
18:00 27 NL - Turbo - Bounty €400 + €40
21:00 28 NL - Super Satellite to €10K (Event 29) €1500 + €150

January 30 - Sunday
12:00 10 Main Event Day 5 - play down to 8 players €5,000 + €300
12:00 29 NL - Holdem - Day 1 €10,000 + €300
13:00 26 NL - Holdem - Final Day €1,000 + €100
14:00 30 NL - Holdem - Day 1 €1,000 + €100
15:00 31 NL - Heads Up Challenge - Womens Winner vs. Mens Winner Invitation
18:00 32 PLO - Day 1 €500 + €50
21:00 33 NL - Double Rebuy + Addon Super Sat to EPT Grand Final (Event #35) €100 + €20

January 31 - Monday
12:00 10 Main Event Day 6 - Final Table €5,000 + €300
12:00 29 NL - Holdem - Final Day €10,000 + €300
12:00 32 PLO - Final Day €500 + €50
13:00 30 NL - Holdem - Final Day €1,000 + €100
14:00 34 NL - High Roller - Turbo - "6 Max" €5,000 + €250
15:00 35 NL - Super Satellite to EPT Grand Final €800 + €80
18:00 36 NL - Turbo €300 + €30

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Cheers,

Neil
PokerStars Live Events Specialist

[NHFunkii]

holy f 1000 french fish are you serious?

hadn't even considered going, now I dont see how I can not go

[NeilJ]

We had 768 last year before PokerStars.FR was huge. And PS.FR is a huge site in France...

I am going to be really surprised if we don't push 1000. Plus, we are in a convention center across the street from Casino Barriere for the first few days, so we have 80 tables in Deauville! The 2K and 1K will be massive events. The 2K has turned into a monster on the EPT. Getting high 100's and breaking 200 players so far this year. The last 4 (Prague, Barcelona, Vienna and London) have each had €100K 1st prizes.

Cheers,

Neil
PokerStars Live Events Specialist

[Holdem1588]

Originally Posted by FDSaussure

I'll bet $100 the €10300 NLHE is on the 29th January.

BOOKED!

[FDSaussure]

Originally Posted by Holdem1588

BOOKED!

Nice try

[SageDonkey]

I'm playing the PLO 500 and PLO 1000 at EPT Deauville and some PLO cash.

Wondered if you/anyone can help with these questions please.

1. Can buy ins for comps be done at the venue directly from EURO funds that are in my Pokerstars account?

2. Can tournament cashes (if any!) be paid directly into my Pokerstars account?

3. What is the entry policy into the casino, what forms of id are required and is entry allowed immediately on arrival or is there a 24/48 hour delay?

4. What is the dress code for the casino?

5. What is the rake structure for cash games and what is the usual etiquette for tipping in cash games?

6. I assume that EPT comps are conducted in English but cash games are in French, is this correct?

7. Is there an EPT party at the end of the competition schedule, when and where is it and how do I get a ticket(s)!

Thanks in advance for all answers and I wish everyone an enjoyable and successful trip to Deauville.

[NeilJ]

Hi Sage,

Cross posted from EPT Deauville Thread - http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...87&postcount=5
Answers -

1 - No you cannot. From either .com or from .FR.

2 - No they cannot. To either .com or to .FR.

3 - The tournament is being held in the convention center across the street from Casino Barriere, so the dress code for the poker room will be more relaxed. The Casino itself may choose to enforce a stricter dress code inside the actual Casino Barriere since the poker is not beig held in the casino this year. I am waiting for word back from them on that issue. Immediate entry is granted with ID.

4 - I am waiting for their official reply before posting. It has been relaxed for EPT in the past years we have attended to allow for jeans and trainers, but not shorts, sweats, flip flops, etc...

5 - Specifics are also in the email I am waiting for. The rake is high in France in general. The EPT and PokerStars have nothing to do with the setting of the rake in our partner casinos. We can advise and request reductions, but it is the ultimate decision of the Casino and the Government Regulatory body.

6 - The EPT Tournament is an English first event. You must take into consideration that like EPT San Remo, we will have a significant number of players who do not speak English due to the large local player base in France. The Tournament Staff will be French for this event and will be able to handle any translations necessary.

7 - There is a party, but I don't have the date in front of me. I am on my peronal laptop, not my work one. I'll post it tomorrow

See you in Deauville!

Cheers,

Neil
PokerStars Live Events Specialist

[FatalError]

Sage, the rake in france makes all forms of cash game unbeatable. you will never see pros in the cash games there. Poker "clubs" like the aviation club do not have to collect the govt rake.

The french govt takes a 4% rake out of every pot, in addition to any house rake

you are also expected to tip

[SageDonkey]

Originally Posted by FatalError

Sage, the rake in france makes all forms of cash game unbeatable. you will never see pros in the cash games there. Poker "clubs" like the aviation club do not have to collect the govt rake.

The french govt takes a 4% rake out of every pot, in addition to any house rake

you are also expected to tip

Might have to play golf for money instead, off my 28 handicap!

[SageDonkey]

Originally Posted by NeilJ

Hi Sage,

Cross posted from EPT Deauville Thread - http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...87&postcount=5

Answers -

1 - No you cannot. From either .com or from .FR.

2 - No they cannot. To either .com or to .FR.

3 - The tournament is being held in the convention center across the street from Casino Barriere, so the dress code for the poker room will be more relaxed. The Casino itself may choose to enforce a stricter dress code inside the actual Casino Barriere since the poker is not beig held in the casino this year. I am waiting for word back from them on that issue. Immediate entry is granted with ID.

4 - I am waiting for their official reply before posting. It has been relaxed for EPT in the past years we have attended to allow for jeans and trainers, but not shorts, sweats, flip flops, etc...

5 - Specifics are also in the email I am waiting for. The rake is high in France in general. The EPT and PokerStars have nothing to do with the setting of the rake in our partner casinos. We can advise and request reductions, but it is the ultimate decision of the Casino and the Government Regulatory body.

6 - The EPT Tournament is an English first event. You must take into consideration that like EPT San Remo, we will have a significant number of players who do not speak English due to the large local player base in France. The Tournament Staff will be French for this event and will be able to handle any translations necessary.

7 - There is a party, but I don't have the date in front of me. I am on my peronal laptop, not my work one. I'll post it tomorrow

See you in Deauville!

Cheers,

Neil
PokerStars Live Events Specialist

Thanks very much for the answers Neil, much appreciated.

In relation to question 2, some players will be winning large prize money so if there is no facility to have it paid into their pokerstars accounts then what are the alternatives to being paid in cash please? Is it possible to be paid prize money by cheque or by direct bank transfer and if so can the amounts be converted into sterling/US $ or other currencies before payment is made and if so what reference do you use as the exchange rate?

If I cash big I would be a bit uncomfortable walking around Deauville with large amounts of cash.

Sorry if the answer to the above is well known to most players but I haven't played comps outside of my home country, the U.K., before.

Can I read into your answer to question 3 that the PLO cash games are also being run in the convention centre or is it just your tournaments that are in the convention centre and all cash games in the casino itself?

Thanks again for providing these answers.

[Pocket9s]

Wire tranfers will def be available if you cash big but I would worry about that when it happens

[NeilJ]

Hi Sage,

2 - Wire transfers and cheques are available. The money will be wired out in Euros (90% sure, getting verification) and your bank will convert at whatever its daily rate is.

3 - All cash games, PLO and NL will be played in the casino. Cash SNG will be in the convention center, but not cash games.

Cheers,

Neil
PokerStars Live Events Specialist

[SageDonkey]

Thanks Neil for all of your answers and I'm really looking forward to playing in this unique Deauville event.

For players considering playing cash games in the casino.....

I had a chat last night at my local poker club with some French players and French dealers and they felt that the rake would be a flat 4%, but uncapped, in cash games in the casino but that tips are not routinely given because French casino dealers earn a salary and are paid quite well.

I guess I will wait and see exactly how the rake/tips work when I get there and adjust accordingly.

I am really excited about this EPT event, win, lose or draw.

[BradST]

Originally Posted by BradST

Hi Neil, was wondering since stars is currently running qualifiers to 2 different EPT events why are ther no step Gs offered ? Thanks Brad

Neil they put Deuville up for a while and now once again there are no EPT step Gs running. I personally wasn't planning on playing for Deuville but was planning on using a step G in my account soon. I really wish they would offer these games for the same amount of time they offer the reg sats.