APAT Glasgow Discussion

[ian.ski309]

It"s probably just me being a bit thick/old/senile/all of the above, but every additional post to this thread just seems to add to the confusion. I really have no idea what"s going on  

[IrishTom]

[Paulie_D]

Seems pretty clear to me.

Reserved a Seat - Paid £5.

If you don"t turn up and pay before the start time...you"re out and your seat is up for grabs first come, first served.

Pre-paid / Allocated a Paid seat.

You"re in UNLESS the venue requires that you turn up and confirm your ID in some way.


At least that"s the way I read it.

Perhaps what needs to be clarified is the venue"s tourney registration requirements, I would have thought a phone call could sort that out.

[LombBomb]

I"m pretty sure that the Alea is a "walk in" casino...ie you dont need to register or show ID to gain entry.

[IrishTom]

I"m pretty sure that the Alea is a "walk in" casino...ie you dont need to register or show ID to gain entry.

What I"ve quoted below is what I"ve been verbally advised by Alea Glasgow - ie the "Challenge 25" policy - so Tom I would say you are right for those aged over 25 - but if you "look 25 or under" they will challenge you to show id - and if you are actually 25 or under you are required to register as a member

[IrishTom]

Seems pretty clear to me.

Reserved a Seat - Paid £5.

If you don"t turn up and pay before the start time...you"re out and your seat is up for grabs first come, first served.

Pre-paid / Allocated a Paid seat.

You"re in UNLESS the venue requires that you turn up and confirm your ID in some way.


At least that"s the way I read it.

Perhaps what needs to be clarified is the venue"s tourney registration requirements, I would have thought a phone call could sort that out.

I"ve asked the question via text to poker room manager and hope to have a reply today

[IrishTom]

Seems pretty clear to me.

Reserved a Seat - Paid £5.

If you don"t turn up and pay before the start time...you"re out and your seat is up for grabs first come, first served.

Pre-paid / Allocated a Paid seat.

You"re in UNLESS the venue requires that you turn up and confirm your ID in some way.


At least that"s the way I read it.

Perhaps what needs to be clarified is the venue"s tourney registration requirements, I would have thought a phone call could sort that out.

I"ve asked the question via text to poker room manager and hope to have a reply today

I can confirm that registration/buy-in in Alea Glasgow is not required to be "in person" - the Player Briefing has been updated.

[ian.ski309]

Registration for players who have NOT bought-in in advance (ie paid or had paid for them the entry fee in advance) will be open and required at the venue cash desk from 12:00 to 13:30 on Saturday.  Players do not need to register and buy in "in person" as long as any requirements of the venue are met (ie if the venue require ID to be shown to register then this will be required).

I would hope that the updated Player Briefing makes everything clear - let me know what you"re not sure about and I"ll clarify.

Just for the purposes of ironing out any ambiguity or misunderstanding - does that mean that I can go to the cash desk on the morning of the tournament and buy in on behalf of a friend who has paid the "reserve a seat" fee ? He may not arrive at the casino until 3 or 4pm, so his chips will be in play from 2pm ? Sorry to be a nuisance but it"s a long trip for him if he"s not guaranteed a seat.

[IrishTom]

Registration for players who have NOT bought-in in advance (ie paid or had paid for them the entry fee in advance) will be open and required at the venue cash desk from 12:00 to 13:30 on Saturday.  Players do not need to register and buy in "in person" as long as any requirements of the venue are met (ie if the venue require ID to be shown to register then this will be required).

I would hope that the updated Player Briefing makes everything clear - let me know what you"re not sure about and I"ll clarify.

Just for the purposes of ironing out any ambiguity or misunderstanding - does that mean that I can go to the cash desk on the morning of the tournament and buy in on behalf of a friend who has paid the "reserve a seat" fee ? He may not arrive at the casino until 3 or 4pm, so his chips will be in play from 2pm ? Sorry to be a nuisance but it"s a long trip for him if he"s not guaranteed a seat.

Not a nuisance at all Ian - my "Player Briefing" no doubt comes across as anal to some - but I hope it answers questions for many more - as is its purpose.

You are correct that you can do that - and yes his chips will remain in play.

[ian.ski309]

Many thanks Tom. I look forward to meeting you and buying you a beer in Glasgow  

[IrishTom]

The finalised Player Briefing and weekend Schedule of Events can be found here http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=14335.0

Please continue to ask questions etc on this thread here though... (I"ve locked the thread above so it is immediately viewable to players without having to trawl through a long discussion thread)

[IrishTom]

Many thanks Tom. I look forward to meeting you and buying you a beer in Glasgow  

Apparently APAT Staff don"t drink whilst events are on-going!

[LombBomb]

Hi Tom

Last year the Alea drafted in local players and paid them to deal the tables. It wasn"t great, tbh. Do we know oif there"s going to be professional dealers this year?

[IrishTom]

Hi Tom

Last year the Alea drafted in local players and paid them to deal the tables. It wasn"t great, tbh. Do we know oif there"s going to be professional dealers this year?

TC - have confirmation they are providing dealers - as to the "quality" of those dealers well, beyond me I"m afraid as it"s not something that is usually asked during discussions with a casino poker room - taken for granted etc...  However, thanks for the info on the quality of last year and from that pov I will mention to my poc that we had some concerns with the quality of dealers at last year"s event.. and take it from there.

[KautoStar]

Hi Tom,
         I am wondering if you can confirm how many players have registered for the scottish championship at Alea. My friend said this morning (around 3am) that when he tried to reserve a seat through the eventbrite that it said it was sold out. But i noticed your updated list today at midday said 99/120. Could you please confirm the situation please? Would also like to congratulate the merge of LPPL and APAT. As an LPPL member i know that yourself and sharky put on a great show and are a great addition to APAT