by mighty_tiger_79 » Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:28 pm
by mickey » Tue May 01, 2012 11:12 am
Chad Holloway, pokernews.com wrote:The World Series of Poker, in partnership with Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia, announced the World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific (WSOP APAC), a series of five bracelet events that will take place from April 4 through 15, 2013.
“Our goal is to establish the worldwide grand slam of poker and use our platform to elevate the game through a series of major championships,” said WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart. “With WSOP Las Vegas growing annually and WSOP Europe poised for long-term success after five years, the time is right to turn our attention to the dynamic poker scene in Asia and Australia. Given Crown’s success with the ‘Aussie Millions Poker Championship,’ we couldn’t ask for a better partner than Crown to establish the Asia-Pacific’s definitive poker festival.”
“This exciting partnership brings together two industry leaders, and two strong brands, to create a premier poker event in this region,” said Crown Melbourne’s Chief Executive Officer, Greg Hawkins. “Our agreement firmly aligns with our objective of attracting the very best local and international players, all vying for a coveted WSOP bracelet. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved with the Aussie Millions and look forward to featuring WSOP Asia Pacific on our poker calendar in April 2013.”
Hawkins went on to say: “This initiative will provide Crown with significant exposure in Asia, Europe and America, and forms an integral part of Crown’s global marketing strategy to attract further international visitors to Australia and Crown Melbourne.” The multi-year agreement marks just the second time the WSOP has exported overseas, the first coming in 2007 with the introduction of the WSOP Europe. The event will be filmed for television and is expected to air on ESPN. The WSOP APAC schedule is expected sometime later this year, but the announcement has already drawn support from the international poker community. “It’s thrilling to think the World Series of Poker is coming to Australian soil,” said 2005 WSOP champ Joe Hachem. “I know first-hand what a life-changing moment winning the WSOP gold bracelet was and how it served as a catalyst for the growth of poker in Australia and Asia. It will be a dream come true to host a worldwide poker event such as this at Crown. I can’t wait.”
by Trader » Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:46 pm
by mickey » Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:59 pm
by jackpot jim » Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:26 am
Trader wrote:Anyone playing the Casino tournaments these days? I've recently started. Not too bad. Not having the numbers like you guys were talking earlier in the thread, normally 50-60 runners on the Wednesday now days, finishing by 11.30
by mickey » Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:33 pm
by mighty_tiger_79 » Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:56 pm
by mickey » Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:32 pm
by mighty_tiger_79 » Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:50 pm
by Westsider » Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:29 pm
by Trader » Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:46 pm
by jackpot jim » Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:37 pm
Trader wrote:Congrats to our very own @lordrocco18 who won the $2400 buy-in Poker SA diamond event in the early hours of this morning over a field including the likes of Tony and Joe Hachem, Allan Rye, Gary Benson, Leo Boxell, Steve Lindeblad and Henry Wang.
by bennymacca » Tue Apr 15, 2014 12:33 pm
by Trader » Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:03 pm
jackpot jim wrote:Trader wrote:Congrats to our very own @lordrocco18 who won the $2400 buy-in Poker SA diamond event in the early hours of this morning over a field including the likes of Tony and Joe Hachem, Allan Rye, Gary Benson, Leo Boxell, Steve Lindeblad and Henry Wang.
Was helped by some lucky suck outs on the river on the Final Table but all winners need a bit of luck in this game. Also interesting to note that even though he has been crowned the official winner, he received less money than the runner up Tom Grieve (who has had an UNBELIEVABLE last few months at the Maylands) and also didnt receive the $3800 diamond all due to a deal done when they were 3 handed. Tom was chip leader ahead of Rocco and Joe Hachem at the time. 57 runners and i can only see that number growing markedly for their next Diamond event programmed for around September i think.
by jackpot jim » Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:51 pm
bennymacca wrote:congrats!
have always wanted to try the maylands tourneys, they seem like decent value but i just havent been down there yet.
is the tourney running on easter monday?
by bennymacca » Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:52 pm
by Trader » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:40 pm
by bennymacca » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:42 pm
Trader wrote:I've played the $185 before and we had platters at the first break (good spread), then a parmy for dinner - other meals were available. Also got a drink in there too. Certainly more than $30 worth of food.
by mighty_tiger_79 » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:47 pm
by Trader » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:50 pm
bennymacca wrote:Trader wrote:I've played the $185 before and we had platters at the first break (good spread), then a parmy for dinner - other meals were available. Also got a drink in there too. Certainly more than $30 worth of food.
what about on a regular monday night? is it platters only or is there a parmi or something included as well?
actually sounds like a good deal, and a decent way for the place to "rake" the players without doing a dodgy.
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