Grand Opening - Poker House Austin March 2024 (1 Viewer)

[Anthony Martino]

Really excited to announce the event capping off our Grand Opening in March out here in Austin at Poker House.

I'm also working on a secondary schedule of events on top of this 200K GTD and connecting with area hotels for discounted rates for anyone traveling.

 

[Anthony Martino]

Here is the original flyer they gave me to use, but I decided to pretty it up with the one in the OP

 

[JWC]

I apologize for my ignorance. What does carry the best two bags forward mean?

Thanks,

John

 

[TheOffalo]

I apologize for my ignorance. What does carry the best two bags forward mean?

Thanks,

John

There are 10 flights of Day 1s so maybe it means if you enter multiple times, presumably to improve your chip stack going into Day 2, you can go forward with your two best Day 1 finished…

…but I’m not sure how having multiple entries from Day 1 means as far as how you can use more than one entry into Day 2!

 

[BPTDirector]

What is a GTD for the stupid person in me?

 

[AlbinoDragon]

What is a GTD for the stupid person in me?

In this case, guaranteed. They will make the prizepool that much even if it comes in light on entrants.

 

[Madmizike]

In this case, guaranteed. They will make the prizepool that much even if it comes in light on entrants.

Or just cancel the event.

 

[Anthony Martino]

I apologize for my ignorance. What does carry the best two bags forward mean?

Thanks,

John

12% of each Day 1 flight will bag chips and advance to Day 2 in the money.

You can play multiple Day 1 flights and your two largest bags will be combined for you on Day 2.

If you have more than two bags won, you are paid $750 for each additional one.

 

[Anthony Martino]

What is a GTD for the stupid person in me?

A Guarantee. If the prize pool only has $189,00 in it, we cover the cost to make it $200,000 for example.

We have FIVE different rooms throughout Texas hosting 10 flights each, so expecting a big Day 2 (which is why it's being hosted in Austin, the largest of the five properties)

I'm working on securing hotel rates for those from out of town

 

[Machine]

Really excited to announce the event capping off our Grand Opening in March out here in Austin at Poker House.

I'm also working on a secondary schedule of events on top of this 200K GTD and connecting with area hotels for discounted rates for anyone traveling.

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you willingly put dice chips on your flyer? What is wrong with you"!?!?! Looks nice except the red background

 

[Madmizike]

Or just cancel the event.

Sorry that was snarky. Just thinking of the many casinos that pull this move but sure there will be plenty of interest so shouldn’t be a thought.

 

[Goldfish]

Are PLO games running there yet?

 

[Anthony Martino]

Are PLO games running there yet?

We've had a few 1/2/5 ROE and 1/1 PLO games pop off but nothing consistant yet.

People are focused on hold em chasing the Flush Frenzy which is up to 13k now.

Bunch of close calls but not hit yet.

 

[Anthony Martino]

Also, just to clarify, you pay $360 ONCE. ANY entries after that (even a different flight) are just $180

 

[JWC]

Also, just to clarify, you pay $360 ONCE. ANY entries after that (even a different flight) are just $180

I am likely not your target player, but it seems like unless you are 100% confident that you are using language that your target pool fully understands, I think that they flyer needs some help.

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

I am likely not your target player, but it seems like unless you are 100% confident that you are using language that your target pool fully understands, I think that they flyer needs some help.

Huh, that's a good point. If you want to get casual cardplayers, include a diagram or some way of explaining the 2 bag system. This would turn me off, thinking that people who can play a bunch of days will have an advantage on me going into Day 2.

 

[JWC]

Huh, that's a good point. If you want to get casual cardplayers, include a diagram or some way of explaining the 2 bag system. This would turn me off, thinking that people who can play a bunch of days will have an advantage on me going into Day 2.

Also, ten day 1’s? Perhaps there is better naming: ten qualification rounds, one semi-final round, one final round.

Also, what is the final % to first, second, and third places? $200k guaranteed prize pool, $80k minimum to first, etc.

 

[Frogzilla]

Whoa, dealer add-on?

Why?!?!

Is it too late to change that?

 

[Anthony Martino]

Whoa, dealer add-on?

Why?!?!

Is it too late to change that?

Dealer add-ons are optional but you won't get dealers to deal any tournament without one

 

[Frogzilla]

Dealer add-ons are optional but you won't get dealers to deal any tournament without one

Well I know that isn’t true because lodge and TCH never have add-ons. They have the view that it runs afoul of Texas law. IANAL but looks like it’d be tough to argue that the add-on isn’t an economic benefit for the dealers. I’m fairly certain the add-on at watauga is what got it raided.

Wouldn’t it be safer just to put another $10 access fee into the buy-in and pay dealers higher down rate?

 

[Anthony Martino]

Well I know that isn’t true because lodge and TCH never have add-ons. They have the view that it runs afoul of Texas law. IANAL but looks like it’d be tough to argue that the add-on isn’t an economic benefit for the dealers. I’m fairly certain the add-on at watauga is what got it raided.

Wouldn’t it be safer just to put another $10 access fee into the buy-in and pay dealers higher down rate?

I can't speak to TCH but The Lodge most def has optional dealer add-ons

In their Wed $30 PLO "freeroll" the intitial $30 all goes to the house

You can then do up to 5x$20 add-ons for bonus chips

IF you spend the full $100 you are allowed to do a $5 dealer appreciation

Then at end of reg another 5x$20 is allowed and if you buy all five you can also do an optional $10 DA there as well

So $245 total with 30 to house, 15 to dealers

 

[Frogzilla]

I can't speak to TCH but The Lodge most def has optional dealer add-ons

In their Wed $30 PLO "freeroll" the intitial $30 all goes to the house

You can then do up to 5x$20 add-ons for bonus chips

IF you spend the full $100 you are allowed to do a $5 dealer appreciation

Then at end of reg another 5x$20 is allowed and if you buy all five you can also do an optional $10 DA there as well

So $245 total with 30 to house, 15 to dealers

hmmm, that’s quite surprising. Maybe if you’re far enough from the Oklahoma border it isn’t as important

 

[Anthony Martino]

hmmm, that’s quite surprising. Maybe if you’re far enough from the Oklahoma border it isn’t as important

My understanding is that we can't REQUIRE a dealer appreciation, it HAS to be optional

 

[Anthony Martino]

We just had a winner in our Flush Frenzy promotion last night who won a cool $13,000

I was working the room but missed capturing him when he was running around shouting all excited, but did catch him at the table overcome with emotion and then elation as it sank in.

I posted the video to Reddit and it's getting a pretty solid response:

https://www.reddit.com/r/poker/comments/1aiw3hk/poker_house_austin_13000_flush_frenzy_winner

 

[doublebooyah85]

We just had a winner in our Flush Frenzy promotion last night who won a cool $13,000

I was working the room but missed capturing him when he was running around shouting all excited, but did catch him at the table overcome with emotion and then elation as it sank in.

I posted the video to Reddit and it's getting a pretty solid response:

https://www.reddit.com/r/poker/comments/1aiw3hk/poker_house_austin_13000_flush_frenzy_winner

Room looks beautiful. I would def play there. Congrats!

Assuming you’re opening yourself to feedback I would have kept the grand opening tourney simple. Love the idea for multiple day 1s but frown on combining day 1 bags and I know you’re trying to create value w rebuy but keep it simple/stupid.

 

[Anthony Martino]

Room looks beautiful. I would def play there. Congrats!

Assuming you’re opening yourself to feedback I would have kept the grand opening tourney simple. Love the idea for multiple day 1s but frown on combining day 1 bags and I know you’re trying to create value w rebuy but keep it simple/stupid.

I agree, however this was crafted without seeking my input

I'm a big fan of K.I.S.S. as well and overall prefer freezeouts or single re-entries and single bag events.

I understand their desire to put a large guarantee on the event though.

I'm working on our list of secondary events and will try to add some flavor to the Grand Opening.

 

[Machine]

I agree, however this was crafted without seeking my input

I'm a big fan of K.I.S.S. as well and overall prefer freezeouts or single re-entries and single bag events.

I understand their desire to put a large guarantee on the event though.

I'm working on our list of secondary events and will try to add some flavor to the Grand Opening.

wish I could be there brother! sounds like a blast!

 

[Anthony Martino]

We gave away $13,000 on Feb 3rd in the Flush Frenzy, we just had a member win the 12pm-7pm Frenzy for $10,000 today!

This keeps up I'm gonna have to sell my cats!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1790112618175238

 

[Anthony Martino]

Coming together