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WCOAP - Player Briefing
« on: August 23, 2008, 20:26:48 PM »
Final event details for players who have entered events in the World Championship Of Amateur Poker ("WCOAP"), are as follows:

DATE

August 27th to 31st, with play starting at 2.30pm sharp on both days.

VENUE

Grosvenor Victoria Casino
150-162 Edgware Road
London
W2 2DT
 
T: 0207 262 7777
F: 0207 724 1214



DRESS CODE

Clean and tidy dress is strongly recommended. 

By order of the Casino - No football shirts, no ripped jeans, no tracksuit bottoms.  Regular Jeans and Trainers are absolutely fine.

REGISTRATION

For registration you are required to complete a Casino Membership Form and produce a valid proof of identification.

You can fill in the Casino Membership Form via this link and complete your registration by showing identification at the venue from 12.00pm on your first day of play. 

Please note that any friends or family members that wish to accompany you into the Casino will also have to complete a Casino Membership Form.

Registration is only available to individuals aged 18 years of age and older, with a valid proof of identification.

IDENTIFICATION

Please bring a valid Passport or Drivers License.  If you do not have one of those, then a credit card AND recent utility bill will suffice.  Your guests will also need to bring a similar proof of identity.

If you cannot present valid identification at the Victoria Casino, you will not be allowed to enter the premises. 

SCHEDULE

Play commences at 2.30pm sharp on each day of play. 

The Omaha, Razz and Stud events will be completed in one day, while the World Amateur Poker Championship event will be played over two days. 

Play is expected to finish in the World Amateur Poker Championship at around 1.00am on day one.  Players left in will return for a 2.30pm start on Sunday, with the final expected to finish around 9.00pm. 

Due to the nature of tournament Poker, end of day timings are estimated.

STRUCTURE

The Omaha (Pot Limit / High Only), Razz (Limit) and Stud (Limit) structures are in Microsoft Excel file format.

Main Event

Omaha

Razz

Stud

PRIZES

World Amateur Poker Championship

1st:  A payment of £3,500 + Engraved World Amateur Championship Cup + Gold Medal + Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Grand Final Package + 18 ranking points + Significant Media Exposure.

The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour Grand Final package comprises an expenses paid entry worth in the region of $8,000.

2nd: £2,250 + Silver Medal + 17 ranking points.

3rd:  £1,250 + Bronze Medal + 16 ranking points.

4th to 9th:  £600 each + 10 to 15 ranking points.

10th to 18th:  £400 each + 1 to 9 ranking points.

19th to 20th:  £400 each.

Alternates will be allowed the opportunity to take part during the first two levels.  

An additional prize of £75 will be created as a result of each alternate who is allowed to enter.  This money will be awarded to the players finishing directly outside the above prize pool, so if for example 4 alternates take part in the event, then finishing positions from 21st to 24th will each win back their buy in of £75. 

The alternates will be chosen from the APAT controlled reserve list started at the venue at midday on the first day of play.  This will enable a small number of additional members to participate.

Under our terms & conditions, APAT will not support deal making.  This is a unique International Championship event and the onus is on every player to try their utmost to win it outright. 

Please note that all entrance fees will be paid out in prize money.  APAT will not retain any fee for running this event for our members.

Payout structure based on 200 players paying an entry fee of £75 each.

Omaha Championship

1st:  A payment of £1,400 + Gold Medal

2nd:  £800 + Silver Medal

3rd:  £500 + Bronze Medal

4th to 7th:  £200 each.

Payout structure based on 70 players paying an entry fee of £50 each.

Razz Championship

1st:  A payment of £1,000 + Gold Medal

2nd:  £600 + Silver Medal

3rd:  £400 + Bronze Medal

4th to 5th:  £200 each.

Payout structure based on 48 players paying an entry fee of £50 each.

Stud Championship

1st:  A payment of £800 + Gold Medal

2nd:  £500 + Silver Medal

3rd:  £300 + Bronze Medal

Payout structure based on 32 players paying an entry fee of £50 each.

BUFFET

A free buffet will be laid on for players on Saturday and Sunday.  A bar and restaurant menu will be available at the Victoria Casino at all times.

PRESS

Journalists, photographers and APAT TV will be present throughout the WCOAP.  By entering this tournament you accept that your image may be used in APAT press and marketing campaigns.

LIVE UPDATE

Technology allowing, APAT will run live updates on the events and we will be posting player pictures and chip counts throughout the WCOAP.  Feel free to tell your friends and family, who can follow request details of your progress by registering for free on the forum.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note the event is subject to the terms & conditions of the APAT Poker Association & Tour.

FINALLY...

As a member of the Poker Association, we would like you to be aware of your role in our collective responsibility to ensure that the WCOAP is memorable for every participant, and not just the winners at the end.  We would appreciate you doing your bit to ensure that every player comes away having had the best possible tournament experience. 

It only remains for all of us at APAT to wish every player the best of luck in the events.


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