Fallsview
Hey guys..
Just looking if anyone has any inside information as to whether or not Fallsview is going to have their Poker Classic again in January?
I called them but they couldn't tell me for sure if they were or not.. they just said they haven't received training for it.. so they don't know..
Just thought one of you guys might have the inside scoop.. I never played in it last year and would like to give it a go this year...
Just looking if anyone has any inside information as to whether or not Fallsview is going to have their Poker Classic again in January?
I called them but they couldn't tell me for sure if they were or not.. they just said they haven't received training for it.. so they don't know..
Just thought one of you guys might have the inside scoop.. I never played in it last year and would like to give it a go this year...
Comments
Fallsview will be running tournament(s) in January. Satellites will start running around Novmber 1 (+ or - a week). NO OTHER DETAILS are available at this time. Sorry.
I appreciate the info... I look forward to it.. Please post any updates or PM me if you can to keep me updated...
I'm planning on doing a couple decent sized tournaments (Decent in my eyes..) this year.. hopefully fallsview.. and then WSOP 2011 I am planning on making an appearance in one of the smaller tourneys..
Would have to assume this would be the same as last year with three tournaments running $1000, $2500 and $5000 buyin tournaments. They did advertise this last year as an annual event and is being run in the same month.
+1... and it doesn't look good
Super Satellite!!!!
When anybody knows the satellite details, please post.
I thought West Side on October 23rd would be enough to get u to live events!
LOL
Brent
SLOW SLOW SLOW...
I think it would make more sense to start these like a month or so ago to get more people into the seats.
OLG rules about videotaping gambling are brutal. Look at how terrible the coverage of the Degree Poker Tourney was....(TSN FTW)
Didn't prevent WPT from covering 3 events there.
You like watching a final table of No-Names playing? I don't...
The coverage of the DPT had NOTHING to do with OLG regulations. It was a cheaply run event and not much was put into production. It was a freeroll after all.
The WPT events, on the other hand, look great on TV!
Degree was a bullshit lottery game that went from BAD TO WORSE and dissapeared.
Fallsview with all of their crap and the Goverment screwed up from what I have heard and we lost the WPT.
Total CRAPPOLA. They couldn't fill all of the events last time and probably won't this time..
But they couldn't videotape before the final table...
You heard wrong, sir!
Internal legal issues of my employer and their affiliates are not for public distribution on internet poker forums. Sorry!
I like watching final tables with big money on the line. Considering all the shit poker that is shown on TV (see: any boring invite tournament filmed in England), this would definitely be more interesting to watch. Also, just because ppl are "no names" doesn't mean you can't learn from their play. As well, if "no names" are never shown then it's going to be pretty hard for them to become "names", isn't it?
Here's a question for you: If people knew this would be televised on TSN what do you think that would do for the number of players you would get? (see: old WSOP events televised vs not televised) How much spinoff revenue would you make from the extra friends/family in the casino? How much extra face time could Fallsview get on TV?
Seems to me like a win-win for everyone. This is probably the most important tournament of the year in Canada - it would be nice if it was treated like it.
All of the British shows I like to watch even though most are Shootout style. I have said it before I just can't stand listening to Jessie May giggle like a sally for 2 hrs. Mute is a great thing.
Premier Poker is definately not Premier in my books.
They should tape and show these tourneys on Television. There should be more larger tournaments at our largest Casinos.
Back to the WPT thing for a second. These are the Cream of the Crop Tourneys that Casinos all over the world were and are still chomping at getting an annual event at. We had one that was pretty successful and What happened?
I know people I have spoke with all point fingers at Fallsview and the Provincial Government. And in my dealings trying to get some simple info on the classic noone Knows anything. Par for the course IMO.
A reality show with no names every week if produced properly with guest commentary from some better known pros (Ryan once again - his commentary would be insightful) would help to better educate guys currently grinding.
Watching ESPN produced shows with commentators who are there for funny bits and simple poker language is boring. I rather watch a 1/2hr show with insightful commentary, strategy, ranges, etc. Almost like watching 1/2coaching video but based on a live game.
On a side note I have been actively researching cable access as I would like to do a 1/2hr show discussing poker in Ontario/Canada but bring in guests and people who are helping to make the poker community grow. Sorta like poker podcasts but a television show. Discuss local events/clubs (generally speaking, talk about trends etc) and then talk about the casino games/tournaments and the online world. My guests could then come in and talk about their opinions about the game, recent trends, insights into their game, bring in some examples of hands they played.
Viewers could submit hand histories just like here online, but do a live hand analysis on tv and draw upon that for further discussion.
Also having a panel on of different poker minds will help further the discussion.