Playground Poker Club NLH Poker and NHL Icon event

jontm

I am admittedly far from a big hockey fan, save collecting stickers in my youth.

When they first announced this I thought, "Well, we know who some of the locals they know are, will it be all they are making it out to be?"

I have to say the line up announced to date is pretty impressive. Every poker pro so far, except maybe Jennicide, who can definetly slay the game, has a bracelet or major title.

As for the hockey players, I have been asking the non poker people at work about the names and almost everyone has responded, "Yes, he was/is a legend.

For those that are obsessed with both sports/games, I think this is going to be pretty big deal.

What do people think of how it has all been put together?

Before GTA starts, other than the fact that I helped build their Facebook page originally, I have no involvement with PPC what so ever, so not attempting to spam here, I just know some guys really like hockey and obviously...poker

Playground Poker Club :: NLH

kwsteve

Guuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyyy!

STR82ACE

Bobby Dallas? A legend?? OMFG...Gavin must be just SPINNING on that one!

AcidJoe

Playground is a great place to play poker.... there are some buts...... It is not close to downtown montreal..... you need a car to get there (taxi isn't an option because I think it will cost way to much). Games are aggressive and loose..... Nits will open UTG for 20 in a 1/2 game and everyone knows they got AA and KK and if you have position you will get incredible pot odds..... You will get people who flop top pair top kicker in a 3 bet pot betting out to you (and yes you will have AA) and they will call your re raise...... and they will hit their Q with AQ to your AA on a very dry flop of Q74 rainbow by the river. If you can be patient.... not get sucked out a lot you will make money.

They will feed you for free at the table..... they have multiple tables limits open at most times. I forget when they close as I never stayed that late but they open at noon

They fill vacant positions quickly on cash games, tourneys are very well run. You MUST get a players card to play, waitresses are cute, French and English play at the table but from the older Quebecois they will ignore you if you only speak english, All dealers are bilingual and for the smokers they have an indoor smoking room.

I won't say anything about the hockey players because if Bobby Orr isn't playing then Str82ace has no use.....:) Love ya AJ.

Playground

Hey Guys,

Right off the bat I'm letting you all know that I work for Playground.

The NLH Faceoff event coming up in September is a one of a kind event. Based on the response we've received from our players, the past and present NHL'ers and the poker pro's, this event is going to be repeated next year as well as every year after that for the foreseeable future.

The latest team we announced was quite a blockbuster: P.K Subban & Antonio Esfandiari
The other 5 teams we have announced so far are:
Mike Bossy & Erik Cajelais
Carey Price & Pascal Lefrancois
Bobby Dollas & Gavin Smith
Guy Lafleur & Will Molson
Peter Mahovlich & Jennifer Leigh

This is a three day event running from September 10th-12th. Registered players will have the opportunity to meet all the pro's and get autographs before the start of the tournament on the 10th and 11th.
If that wasn't enough, when you knock out any of the above mentioned names (and the 8 others that have yet to be announced), they will take their jersey off their back (that's right, all NHL'ers and poker pro's will be wearing jerseys) sign it and hand it over to you!!

The next team will be released Monday august 22nd on our website: Playground Poker Club :: NLH

If you are in the Montreal area, tune in to team 990 sports (990am) on Thursday august 25th at 3:45 for your chance to win a buy in, rebuy and add-on for the event.

kwsteve

Signed Guy jersey. Sweet.

Even better, the party afterward. Where we going, Guy?

Milo

Playground;278062 wroteHey Guys,

Right off the bat I'm letting you all know that I work for Playground.

So, how do I go about getting one of your caps? ;)

ReefAquarium

jontm;277875 wroteI am admittedly far from a big hockey fan, save collecting stickers in my youth.

When they first announced this I thought, "Well, we know who some of the locals they know are, will it be all they are making it out to be?"

I have to say the line up announced to date is pretty impressive. Every poker pro so far, except maybe Jennicide, who can definetly slay the game, has a bracelet or major title.

As for the hockey players, I have been asking the non poker people at work about the names and almost everyone has responded, "Yes, he was/is a legend.

For those that are obsessed with both sports/games, I think this is going to be pretty big deal.

What do people think of how it has all been put together?

Before GTA starts, other than the fact that I helped build their Facebook page originally, I have no involvement with PPC what so ever, so not attempting to spam here, I just know some guys really like hockey and obviously...poker

Playground Poker Club :: NLH

I'd rather have lower rake than free food and sports heros.

The rake in the playground is too high...

On average ... I'd guess...

If you play there regularly it will cost you about an extra $30,000 a year extra rake. (300 days... $100 day)

Playground

ReefAquarium;278077 wroteI'd rather have lower rake than free food and sports heros.

The rake in the playground is too high...

On average ... I'd guess...

If you play there regularly it will cost you about an extra $30,000 a year extra rake. (300 days... $100 day)

How did you figure those numbers?
The rake on the $1-$2 is only $2 higher than the casino's. Furthermore our rake is the exact same as any other poker room in Kahnawake.
Unlike the casino, players have access to the bar as well as to our large menu while they are seated at a cash table.
Our tournament players benefit from our monthly $10,000 freerolls as well.

We try our hardest to create an atmosphere that is inviting as well as exciting for all of our patrons.

Milo

Part of creating that atmosphere has to involve creating a buzz for your establishment, right? What better way to do that than merchandise distribution?

;-}

Playground

Milo;278086 wrotePart of creating that atmosphere has to involve creating a buzz for your establishment, right? What better way to do that than merchandise distribution?

;-}

Lol..
All our merchandise is available for purchase at the club.
PM me when you are planning on coming by. I'll make sure you walk out with a hat.

Milo

Too far to go for just a hat, imo, but I will keep it in mind should I ever find myself in the neighbourhood. Cheers.

hiphopopotamus

Playground;278088 wroteLol..
All our merchandise is available for purchase at the club.
PM me when you are planning on coming by. I'll make sure you walk out with a hat.

*bump*

Sent you a pm. I'm headed to Montreal this weekend and had a question about getting to the club from downtown. Thanks.

ReefAquarium

ReefAquarium;278077 wroteI'd rather have lower rake than free food and sports heros.

The rake in the playground is too high...

On average ... I'd guess...

If you play there regularly it will cost you about an extra $30,000 a year extra rake. (300 days... $100 day)

Playground;278082 wroteHow did you figure those numbers?
The rake on the $1-$2 is only $2 higher than the casino's. Furthermore our rake is the exact same as any other poker room in Kahnawake.
Unlike the casino, players have access to the bar as well as to our large menu while they are seated at a cash table.
Our tournament players benefit from our monthly $10,000 freerolls as well.

We try our hardest to create an atmosphere that is inviting as well as exciting for all of our patrons.

I wasn't talking about playing 1/2NL.

At 1/2 $2/pot higher works out to $10,000/year more it you play about 250 days.

The rake is too high.

I'd rather have a lower rake and no promotions.

jontm

hiphopopotamus;278598 wrote*bump*

Sent you a pm. I'm headed to Montreal this weekend and had a question about getting to the club from downtown. Thanks.

Did you end up checking out the Club?

TR if you could, be nice to have a few takes on the forum.

jontm

141 entries for this (NLH Hockey/Poker Charity Event) on Day 1A, 250+ Rebuys

Should break their estimate. Guess they are also filming.

Great stuff!

jontm

Another 150 entries today, who knows how many rebuys. think they cracked their sell out player prize-pool estimate by +20%, plus raised a whack for charity.

Always like to see these kind of events do well. Photo galleries show some pretty long lines for autographs and a few happy kidlets outside meeting hockey pros.

Antonio Esfandiari was chip leader for Day 1a, rumor has it he has to be in Europe so won't even show for Monday. Good on him for his keeping his commitment to the event and showing up in support a good cause.

mikelbyl

I played in the event (day 1a, busted ~50th) and it was super fun though as you would expect with an event like this there were some delays getting going in the morning. I had the chance to play with Gavin Smith and Will Molson during the tourney (though wasn't involved in any meaningful hands with either) - and Molson in particular was interesting to watch.

Payouts ended up being $25K - 13.5K - $10K and on down from there. 30 places paid - everyone on day 2. They let Marc Karam play Esfandiari's stack and all winnings were donated back to the charity supported by the event.