[duke3016]

Save your time on researching Amsterdam -- LOL I have it to do - it is now a mission

Been there, done that. Looking into Netherlands poker I mean - You seen me play poker - nuff said

We wanted to hold a European event there in s3, spoke to Holland Casinos, its a complete non-starter due to government ownership, and rules preventing live tournaments being sponsored by anything connected with an online room Need to have a word with the adjacent establishments  anyway - just for completness


the rest of the stuff, give me a little time to see what we can do - OK will extend the visit to neighbouring countires in the interests of completeness - Al you got my back    

[Paulie_D]

Lets slow down please.   Particularly in suggesting another European venue for this event.  Let"s hear what people think first.

We"re not suggesting replacing DTD...heaven forbid.

Rather adding an extended event to the calendar....but some people have already made some valid points against it already.

[Paulie_D]

Lets slow down please.   Particularly in suggesting another European venue for this event.  Let"s hear what people think first.

Any venue which requires flights (or other such significant travel cost) will preclude a huge swathe of the APAT regulars.... whether it be eastern Europe or Amsterdam.

We did alright in Spain, but as an ADDITION to the tour (not replacing WCOAP) it might have a great deal of appeal to our European brothers.

[Jon MW]

Lets slow down please.   Particularly in suggesting another European venue for this event.  Let"s hear what people think first.

Any venue which requires flights (or other such significant travel cost) will preclude a huge swathe of the APAT regulars.... whether it be eastern Europe or Amsterdam.

We did alright in Spain, ...

How many people went to Spain?

[Paulie_D]

How many people went to Spain?

As I recall it was 25....possibly a few more.

[duke3016]

How many people went to Spain?

As I recall it was 25....possibly a few more.

I saw double that most of the time  

[Fatcatstu]

Lets slow down please.   Particularly in suggesting another European venue for this event.  Let"s hear what people think first.

I think Amsterdam needs some serious research - checking flights, don"t thank me I will take one for the team.

As chief scout, i feel it is my duty to accompany you Ger!!

[gerry5421]

Lets slow down please.   Particularly in suggesting another European venue for this event.  Let"s hear what people think first.

I think Amsterdam needs some serious research - checking flights, don"t thank me I will take one for the team.

As chief scout, i feel it is my duty to accompany you Ger!!

overnight boat from newcastle, hell yea !!

[MintTrav]

EDIT: Looks like the main option is Holland Casino - Amsterdam...but the site is in Dutch. Looks like they do hold poker tournaments (although there is no mention of size/capacity).

I"ve been there, albeit a while ago. They had a dress code that precludes most of APAT, but it"s a decent size place.

What does that mean? If there is a requirement to wear a cowboy hat, I can only think of one player who is already prepared.

[nosey-p]

I think Yorkshire should be your new overseas venue as since APAT has never been. I believe there is a moat that goes all around to keep rest of Briton out    

[Curlarge]

I think Yorkshire should be your new overseas venue as since APAT has never been. I believe there is a moat that goes all around to keep rest of Briton out    

Briton???

[Paulie_D]

I think Yorkshire should be your new overseas venue as since APAT has never been. I believe there is a moat that goes all around to keep rest of Briton out    

I think you mis-interpreted....the moat is intended to keep you lot IN!

[RioRodent]

i agree that APATs place in the market is for aspiring amateurs looking for a good game at competative prices however things have changed. the worlds at nottingham were a great success but for the rest of the year there are no events left for those APAT regulars looking for a good game which kind of also ties in with the other thread about easy travel access to venues. i personally bookeded leave in advance on all APAT weekends - unfortunately Cork not easily accessable; Luton not possible unless u are part of a forum; vegas- bit far; london in december 250 pound buy-in; jan prague................
SO where has the cheap buyin game for the APAT regular gone?/

This subject has already been raised on the "THE OFFICIAL: APAT SEASON 6 - Discussion..." thread.  

[ronaldo07]

Regarding the overseas events I think they need reconsidering. As said by someone else, locals play them because its there and don"t become regulars so should the games be focused more towards the UK? As for Las Vegas... What are APAT hoping to achieve with this? Yes, I would love to be going but i"m sure no LV locals will be rushing to the UK due to lack of games in their area!

This

It"s about trying to get the medals for me as the missus gets the money anyhow



It is not about the Overseas players becoming regulars. We don"t expect many to be coming over to the UK for events. A few do, same for UK players going over to Europe

Same for Vegas, it"s about growing APAT's reach, membership base and long term aspirations.

The task for the organiser is to satisfy the requirements of the core UK player base, and grow the APAT concept/brand too

Over 5 seasons, we do that I think!

[shug]

Lets slow down please.   Particularly in suggesting another European venue for this event.  Let"s hear what people think first.

I think Amsterdam needs some serious research - checking flights, don"t thank me I will take one for the team.

why not have an International Waters Championship if Amsterdam is a non starter. We could all get on the boat to Holland and as long as enough people brought packs of cards we could hold our own tourney and keep going back and forwards until we have a winner.