Satellites for SA Champs

[DamienCarroll]

The next major event on the Australian Poker calendar is the SA Champs in June, I was hoping that maybe we could run some satellites for this event. Probably online that way we can make it an Austarlian wide event.Was thinking if we get enough numbers we can offer accomadation as well.And maybe run some super sats depending on what people would like?I would suggest having one satellite for the event paying maybe two or three packages, but running super sats for people whose bankroll isnt as large.Any thoughts?

[danielg]

id like to see crown get behind this, online is a great idea but crown could get some massive amounts of packages generated, i also definatly think you have to include accomadation, and some spending money lolDaniel

[DamienCarroll]

I think here in Australia we really need to start running more satellites for such events, either online or in live games, preferably both. I believe this to be part of the reason events such events as the state champs do not attract as many players as they possible could.If i where to compete and travel for these events i would be risking a large amount of money for a small percentage return, especially if i am starting out in the tournament scene, spending close to $2000.00 to enter an event, that i dont really rate my self a great chance of winning, seems a bit extreme however i would have no hesitations trying to qualify through satellites that are much more in beginners bankrolls.I think all poker clubs and casinos should start to look at such events, otherwise new players dont get a great chance to play.

[The Virus]

To Damien and others,I agree with you 100%.Last year the APA ran satellites and gave away 14 $10,500 seats to the Aussie Millions. The majority of these players would have not played in a $10k seat tournament if they had not won these seats.As we speak we are trying to get some satellites run else where in Australia for our June Main Event ($1,100). I will keep you posted.

[kingshane]

Come on Crown get behind SA champs, not only will you make the poker players of melbourne happy you will also generate more business for yourselves as players will attend your casino.

[THE FIDDLA]

Hi Guys,I have had an informal chat with Danny @ Crown in relation to running satellites. He is all for it except finding a suitable night when enough people are going to turn up to generate the most seats possible. The Thur and Sun tournaments were set at the start of the year, and with Sit'n'go's running on Saturdays, what night do you run these satellites??? There's no point saying let's hold it on a Wed if you can't generate the numbers.I also agree that the prize must be a package of Main Event entry and Accommodation for the duration of the SA Champs. This way it will potentially generate more entries for the lead up events.The sooner it's announced, the better considering it's just over a month away.CheersJOEYTEZ

[danielg]

Fiddla,nice work on asking danny, i was starting to think we werent going to get an answer, as far as nights go i think wednesdays would be good. But like you mentioned there is no point saying a date if no one shows up.Guys Start getting some suggestions inDaniel