WayneDG99 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 My friends are bankrolling me for the WPT in Niagara. We are trying to work out an agreement. I need to know how many players are expected, what position it will take to finish in the money and how many days it will take to reach the bubble so that I can factor in my lodging costs presupposing I make it past day one. Also what is the payout structure?This will be my first time in a live tournament. I typically play in lo stakes sit n go's (1 to 5 tables) where my results have been good. I have also had success in 3000 player freerolls (2 first place finishes) but I have no experience in a tournament like this. I am interested in getting any information from players who have played in a WPT tourney. Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
Epistate 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 My friends are bankrolling me for the WPT in Niagara. We are trying to work out an agreement. I need to know how many players are expected, what position it will take to finish in the money and how many days it will take to reach the bubble so that I can factor in my lodging costs presupposing I make it past day one. Also what is the payout structure?This will be my first time in a live tournament. I typically play in lo stakes sit n go's (1 to 5 tables) where my results have been good. I have also had success in 3000 player freerolls (2 first place finishes) but I have no experience in a tournament like this. I am interested in getting any information from players who have played in a WPT tourney. Thanks in advance.dont worry about lodging costs or payout structure then Link to post Share on other sites
shrimp4789 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 you've never played live, and play low stakes online.....damn your friends are brave Link to post Share on other sites
Merby 3 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Wow, you have some great friends... I wish I had friends like that! I find I tend to be doing the staking far more than I get staked.As to your question, sadly, I don't know the specifics about the WPT Niagara tournement. I don't know what the cap on the entries is for that tournement. Normally, it is a 10% payout in major tournements (...but not always...)....I almost forgot...GOOD LUCK, Man! Take it down.Cheers,Merby Link to post Share on other sites
Canary3 1 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 sorry, I dont know any answers to your questions... but i was wondering why your friends are willing to back you? WPT tournies will be much tougher than the freerolls and sit n go'sgood luck Link to post Share on other sites
_Great_Dane_ 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 My friends are bankrolling me for the WPT in Niagara. We are trying to work out an agreement. I need to know how many players are expected, what position it will take to finish in the money and how many days it will take to reach the bubble so that I can factor in my lodging costs presupposing I make it past day one. Also what is the payout structure?My guess would be 350-400Usually top 10%, but WPT has used some structures that have paid top 20-25%Bubble usually occurs in day 2 or 3 depending on whether top 20% or 10% are paid.Here's a link for the 2006 FIFTH ANNUAL FESTA AL LAGO CLASSIC being played right now in which the top 100 of 433 are paid:http://www.cardplayer.com/tournaments/payout/2319Here's some great advice that I recommend:http://www.doylespokerroom.com/poker/poker_tournament.cfm Link to post Share on other sites
KoRnholio 2 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I would *highly* recommend that you get some live playing experience before jumping into a WPT event. Even if it's just some 3-6 fixed limit at the local B&M. Getting practice at the pace, acting in turn and the most basic of tells (such as who looks like they are going to fold, and who is waiting to raise with a monster) will help you out a ton.If possible, play some small buyin nightly tournaments. At my nearest B&M they run 4 tournaments a week, with buyins of $40+5 to $75+5. Usually they have about 70 people so it's a good stepping stone towards larger field tournaments if you're used to playing sngs.Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
kennyg1966 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Best of luck Link to post Share on other sites
RuntCake 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I would *highly* recommend that you get some live playing experience before jumping into a WPT event. Even if it's just some 3-6 fixed limit at the local B&M. Getting practice at the pace, acting in turn and the most basic of tells (such as who looks like they are going to fold, and who is waiting to raise with a monster) will help you out a ton.If possible, play some small buyin nightly tournaments. At my nearest B&M they run 4 tournaments a week, with buyins of $40+5 to $75+5. Usually they have about 70 people so it's a good stepping stone towards larger field tournaments if you're used to playing sngs.Good luck.That is the most polite way of saying: Get out and get live experience before you look like a Jack Ace and blow your friends money on a stupid mistake. Link to post Share on other sites
Tiltinagain 973 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 My friends are bankrolling me for the WPT in Niagara. We are trying to work out an agreement. I need to know how many players are expected, what position it will take to finish in the money and how many days it will take to reach the bubble so that I can factor in my lodging costs presupposing I make it past day one. Also what is the payout structure?This will be my first time in a live tournament. I typically play in lo stakes sit n go's (1 to 5 tables) where my results have been good. I have also had success in 3000 player freerolls (2 first place finishes) but I have no experience in a tournament like this. I am interested in getting any information from players who have played in a WPT tourney. Thanks in advance.Ummm...if your friends have so much mobney that they're doing whatever they can to get rid of it, give me a call.GL, cause you're damn sure gonna need it Link to post Share on other sites
IQCrash 1 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Introduce me to your friends immediately. Link to post Share on other sites
Wandigo 1 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I say he busts in the first 4hrs. Link to post Share on other sites
IQCrash 1 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I say he busts in the first 4hrs.Screw you man, he's won two freerolls. This is the real deal. Link to post Share on other sites
Tiltinagain 973 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I say he busts in the first 4 HANDS.FYPYou're welcome! Link to post Share on other sites
Flushgarden 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 We will see him at the final table... Link to post Share on other sites
thehidden 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I say he busts in the first 4hrs.i say we set the over under at 3 hrs 27 minutes....i'm going iwht the under...i hope i'm wrong OP but i'm takin the under Link to post Share on other sites
missIdaho 1 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Let's not be so critical guys. We would all love to have the same opportunity.Good Luck ! Link to post Share on other sites
jowest 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 if this is true, we absolutely HAVE to get live updates on this and start a pool on when he busts or if he cashes. Link to post Share on other sites
GWCGWC 83 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'm E-jealous.play tight, for the first several roundsdon't bluff, unless you need tovalue betdon't flip a coin for your tournament, unless you get short stackedif you have questions about live play don't be afraid to ask the dealeretc.....play well and good luck Link to post Share on other sites
13CARDS 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 D E A D M O N E Y Link to post Share on other sites
RayPowers 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'm confused. Why is this not a thread about finding hookers in Niagra?Ray Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyJoe 0 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'm E-jealous.play tight, for the first several roundsdon't bluff, unless you need tovalue betdon't flip a coin for your tournament, unless you get short stackedif you have questions about live play don't be afraid to ask the dealeretc.....play well and good luckuh.. with his lack of experiences he should be desperately seeking coin flips to double up, not avoiding them. Link to post Share on other sites
Naslund44 0 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 you might aswell pound a flat back before you go...it will the 5 minute experience much more fun Link to post Share on other sites
Brisco 0 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I'm confused. Why is this not a thread about finding hookers in Niagra?RayThe Mintz go to the to top of clifton hill make a left and then your second left the club is on the right..Or the sun downer just take a cab.Not that I have ever been there. Link to post Share on other sites
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