Tournament Blind Structure

[VicRattlehead 0]

What does everyone think of this tournamnet blind structure:Live Tournamnet - no automatic shufflers - The dealers shuffle the cards20 minute rounds25/5050/10075/150100/200200/400300/600400/800500/1000600/1200 w/ 100 ante800/1600 w/ 200 ante1000/2000 w/ 300 ante1500/3000 w/ 400 ante2000/4000 w/ 500 ante3000/6000 w/ 500 ante4000/8000 w/ 500 ante5,000/10,000 w/ 1,000 ante10,000/20,000 w/ 1000 ante15,000/30,000 w/ 1000 ante20,000/40,000 w/ 1000 anteIs it just me, or is this completely rediculous?

[RogueSage 0]

What's the initial stack? 1000? How many players?20 minutes is fast for blinds that move like that unless they have a lot of people in the tourney and limited time / time on the room.

[missIdaho 1]

Where is this at? :shock:

[missIdaho 1]

What's the initial stack? 1000? How many players?20 minutes is fast for blinds that move like that unless they have a lot of people in the tourney and limited time / time on the room.

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe they only have a limited amount of time.

[VicRattlehead 0]

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, FLYou start with 2,500 in chips and there are usually around 120 players. There is no time limit to speak of. I think it's just that they always sell out the tournaments and their basic thinking is along the lines of "herd 'em in and drive 'em back out (and hopefully into the ring games) as fast as possible".

[RogueSage 0]

That's just crap. They should double the round times or start thinking of new uses for that room, I can't imagine the mob will be happy with that for long."I think he knows what Rome is. Rome is the mob. Conjure magic for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of Rome is not the marble of the senate, it's the sand of the coliseum. He'll bring them death - and they will love him for it."

[bmwguy525 0]

That's not uncommon for weekly tournaments at smaller casinos. I know at least 3 times a week my local cardroom puts tournaments together like that. Anywhere from 60 w/ no rebuys to 30+1 rebuy+1 addon. The blinds start at 25-25, with 15-20 minute rounds (depending on what tournament it is), and the players start with 1500 chips (except on Sunday morning, they start with 5000). I don't play them, because they're not worth it, it's usually an all-in battle, which I hate. There's usually around 70-150 players though.The purpose is to get the waiting list in as soon as possible, and to clear the tables for use for the side games, since that's where the majority of the money comes from in a poker room.

[VicRattlehead 0]

It's just frustrating that they can't run a tournament where you have just a little more time to work your stack. 30 minute rounds would be great, 40 minute rounds would be awesome!I guess they've pretty much got the local players by the balls though. If you don't like it, it's tough. It's a long drive (or flight) to any other casinos with weekly tournaments when you live in central FL.

[bmwguy525 0]

Agreed. The locals have to be in for it here too, as the nearest casino is like 3 hours away. Vegas is only 5...............

[Socrates 0]

Anyone have the definition of "crappy ass structure"?Why would you even put your money into that?

[Wlleiotl 0]

is there anywhere that doesnt have this structure that isnt a decent sized buyin event? i like the 75/150 and 500/1000 levels, i dont see those about many places

[VicRattlehead 0]

is there anywhere that doesnt have this structure that isnt a decent sized buyin event? i like the 75/150 and 500/1000 levels, i dont see those about many places

Huh? Speak English man.