Comments for B-Town Poker http://btownpoker.com Bloomington Indiana's Premier Poker League | Indiana University Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:23:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on I want to help…do you? by Cathy Smith http://btownpoker.com/1250/i-want-to-help-do-you/#comment-175 Cathy Smith Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:23:28 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1250#comment-175 I love this idea! I am so in! I love this idea! I am so in!

]]> Comment on I want to help…do you? by Amber http://btownpoker.com/1250/i-want-to-help-do-you/#comment-174 Amber Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:43:26 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1250#comment-174 Awesome idea! Awesome idea!

]]> Comment on What’s New? by Jay Nelson http://btownpoker.com/1071/whats-new/#comment-110 Jay Nelson Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:18:10 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1071#comment-110 Another reason for this decision is players do not need to feel pressured by another play to chop. "let's chop, I really need the cash." This is unfair to the other player. Remember, after the 4 hour mark you can chop the cash (not the points). We have an agreement with the establishment to run as close to a 4 hour tournament as possible. Another reason for this decision is players do not need to feel pressured by another play to chop. “let’s chop, I really need the cash.” This is unfair to the other player.
Remember, after the 4 hour mark you can chop the cash (not the points). We have an agreement with the establishment to run as close to a 4 hour tournament as possible.

]]> Comment on What’s New? by randy kinser http://btownpoker.com/1071/whats-new/#comment-109 randy kinser Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:16:39 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1071#comment-109 I wonder why some people have such a huge problem all of a sudden with people chopping. after you get knocked out of the tournament the outcome is no longer in your control so why complain about it. I say if you want to play the game then put on your big boy/girl pants, suck it up and play your best. If you make it to the position to discuss a chop then you have the right to say yes or no. Since people want to be so petty, you will find you will lose more players than you will gain. Again just my opinion. I wonder why some people have such a huge problem all of a sudden with people chopping. after you get knocked out of the tournament the outcome is no longer in your control so why complain about it. I say if you want to play the game then put on your big boy/girl pants, suck it up and play your best. If you make it to the position to discuss a chop then you have the right to say yes or no. Since people want to be so petty, you will find you will lose more players than you will gain. Again just my opinion.

]]> Comment on What’s New? by Stacy Haskin http://btownpoker.com/1071/whats-new/#comment-108 Stacy Haskin Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:33:05 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1071#comment-108 An interesting concept and Jay and I will discuss it further! An interesting concept and Jay and I will discuss it further!

]]> Comment on What’s New? by Josh Miller http://btownpoker.com/1071/whats-new/#comment-106 Josh Miller Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:11:21 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1071#comment-106 This may be stretching the topic a lil bit, but since their are financial (business) benefits for people coming out to play, I would suggest a restructure of the points system; not sure what that would be, but somewhere add in points for people showing up to play every night (or most nights); it could be a minor point addition, but would benefit the loyal players and might even attract more players to come out and play on a consistent basis. Possibly set it up so that if a player comes out and plays every event, but does not make top 16 in any event, they would be the cutoff for indeed making the TOC, because although this is a game and we all want to win and compete, the people running the events every night are spending their time, effort, money etc, and if more people coming to play on a nightly basis (possibly because they are garunteed at least some points) increases profits for the "Management", then I personally am all for it. This may be stretching the topic a lil bit, but since their are financial (business) benefits for people coming out to play, I would suggest a restructure of the points system; not sure what that would be, but somewhere add in points for people showing up to play every night (or most nights); it could be a minor point addition, but would benefit the loyal players and might even attract more players to come out and play on a consistent basis.

Possibly set it up so that if a player comes out and plays every event, but does not make top 16 in any event, they would be the cutoff for indeed making the TOC, because although this is a game and we all want to win and compete, the people running the events every night are spending their time, effort, money etc, and if more people coming to play on a nightly basis (possibly because they are garunteed at least some points) increases profits for the “Management”, then I personally am all for it.

]]> Comment on What’s New? by Stacy Haskin http://btownpoker.com/1071/whats-new/#comment-104 Stacy Haskin Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:39:09 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1071#comment-104 I understand and I appreciate your insight! As the Senior Tournament Director, it is my responsibility to uphold the integrity of the league, in accordance to its' rules and the structure of the business contracts. We are making this change to make sure that the points system stays pure to the game. The tournament director will award first place (all or the most chips at time limit) 1200 points and the $50 cash prize. What the winner does with the prize AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE TOURNAMENT is up to that person. What CANNOT happen is the discussion of splitting the cash prize WHILE THE PLAY IS CONTINUING. Any discussion of that matter must be done away from the table. As for the charity donations, it has been made clear to all who participated in it would receive extra starting chips at the TOC. These extra starting chips are awarded on the conditions that they have qualified for the event based solely on their LEAGUE PLAY. Donations are no longer termed as "Bonus Points" to be allowed for conversion for entry to a TOC. They are only extra starting chips at the TOC. I hope that this clears it up for you! I understand and I appreciate your insight! As the Senior Tournament Director, it is my responsibility to uphold the integrity of the league, in accordance to its’ rules and the structure of the business contracts. We are making this change to make sure that the points system stays pure to the game. The tournament director will award first place (all or the most chips at time limit) 1200 points and the $50 cash prize. What the winner does with the prize AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE TOURNAMENT is up to that person. What CANNOT happen is the discussion of splitting the cash prize WHILE THE PLAY IS CONTINUING. Any discussion of that matter must be done away from the table.

As for the charity donations, it has been made clear to all who participated in it would receive extra starting chips at the TOC. These extra starting chips are awarded on the conditions that they have qualified for the event based solely on their LEAGUE PLAY. Donations are no longer termed as “Bonus Points” to be allowed for conversion for entry to a TOC. They are only extra starting chips at the TOC.

I hope that this clears it up for you!

]]> Comment on What’s New? by Jerry Harris http://btownpoker.com/1071/whats-new/#comment-103 Jerry Harris Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:36:55 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1071#comment-103 If this is about points only, then I don't have a problem. But if this effects how we can put money in our pocket at the end of the night... that's another thing. So, all of a sudden, we have a problem with two people chopping a pot at the end of the night that worked 4 hours to be in that position. But there's no problem at all for someone that doesn't come out that frequently to be able to bring can goods for two weeks to add to their bonus points which can eventually be converted into regular points. Basically, it sounds like someone cried foul that all of a sudden isn't in this position to win, or threatened by others that keep making it to the final table. Bottom line... if two people agree at the end of the night that made it to the FINAL TWO people left in the tournament, and they want to split the money... that's their decision. But I guarantee you... if it is that big of a problem to say to someone do you want to split the money, then I will easily say "If I win I will split my winnings with you, and if you win will you split your winnings with me". Because come TOC time, I better have the option of taking home a little more money if given that opportunity of being in first or second place. If this is about points only, then I don’t have a problem. But if this effects how we can put money in our pocket at the end of the night… that’s another thing.

So, all of a sudden, we have a problem with two people chopping a pot at the end of the night that worked 4 hours to be in that position. But there’s no problem at all for someone that doesn’t come out that frequently to be able to bring can goods for two weeks to add to their bonus points which can eventually be converted into regular points.

Basically, it sounds like someone cried foul that all of a sudden isn’t in this position to win, or threatened by others that keep making it to the final table.

Bottom line… if two people agree at the end of the night that made it to the FINAL TWO people left in the tournament, and they want to split the money… that’s their decision.

But I guarantee you… if it is that big of a problem to say to someone do you want to split the money, then I will easily say “If I win I will split my winnings with you, and if you win will you split your winnings with me”. Because come TOC time, I better have the option of taking home a little more money if given that opportunity of being in first or second place.

]]> Comment on What’s New? by Jay Nelson http://btownpoker.com/1071/whats-new/#comment-100 Jay Nelson Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:39:07 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1071#comment-100 First, I would like to thank you two for your opinions. I would like to point out a couple of things that may help you and everyone have a bit more understanding... - Please don't forget there is a business behind the fun of the poker league to manage and operate. One of the many core items that we (management) must focus and stay on top of is having a good crowd on a consistent basis. To help insure this, we must have a competition structure in place. By not having the winner each night automatically qualify for a seat in the TOC, ensures the players to continue to come out to gain points to be qualified. In addition, we would not have enough players to participate in the Tournament of Champions (in business perspective) if each night a player was awarded a qualifying seat. - Don’t forget the MOST important keys to the whole league: B-Town Poker provides FREE ENTERTAINMENT. You can WIN CASH in a fun and social environment. There is no entry fee, minimum purchase requirement or league dues. - In the 7 years combined that Stacy and I have been operating a poker league, we know that periodically we need to make minor changes to the league’s structure. We will always take all thoughts/comments/suggestions into consideration. There is always a reason for our madness :) Don’t hesitate to Contact Us at any time. I wish the very best to each and every one of B-Town Poker’s players and our host locations in 2012. Jay Nelson First, I would like to thank you two for your opinions. I would like to point out a couple of things that may help you and everyone have a bit more understanding…
- Please don’t forget there is a business behind the fun of the poker league to manage and operate. One of the many core items that we (management) must focus and stay on top of is having a good crowd on a consistent basis. To help insure this, we must have a competition structure in place. By not having the winner each night automatically qualify for a seat in the TOC, ensures the players to continue to come out to gain points to be qualified. In addition, we would not have enough players to participate in the Tournament of Champions (in business perspective) if each night a player was awarded a qualifying seat.
- Don’t forget the MOST important keys to the whole league:
B-Town Poker provides FREE ENTERTAINMENT.
You can WIN CASH in a fun and social environment.
There is no entry fee, minimum purchase requirement or league dues.
- In the 7 years combined that Stacy and I have been operating a poker league, we know that periodically we need to make minor changes to the league’s structure. We will always take all thoughts/comments/suggestions into consideration. There is always a reason for our madness :)
Don’t hesitate to Contact Us at any time.
I wish the very best to each and every one of B-Town Poker’s players and our host locations in 2012.
Jay Nelson

]]> Comment on What’s New? by Craig Ferree http://btownpoker.com/1071/whats-new/#comment-98 Craig Ferree Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:23:50 +0000 http://btownpoker.com/?p=1071#comment-98 It seems to me that the easier way to discourage people from chopping would be to give the winner an automatic seat into the the Tournament of Champions( As long as they qualify on their bonus points). Why even call it the tournament of CHAMPIONS if some guy who only made a hundred points and then converted his bonus points gets in, That or have a separate tournament for just the Season's winners. If a win got me into the tournament it would strongly discourage me from chopping. It seems to me that the easier way to discourage people from chopping would be to give the winner an automatic seat into the the Tournament of Champions( As long as they qualify on their bonus points). Why even call it the tournament of CHAMPIONS if some guy who only made a hundred points and then converted his bonus points gets in, That or have a separate tournament for just the Season’s winners. If a win got me into the tournament it would strongly discourage me from chopping.

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