Labatt Blue free WPT entry
Hi guys,
Further to the thread I posted in the 'Ask Dave Scharf' section, I thought I'd tell you all that I'll be working with Labatt Blue in the next couple of months, promoting 'Labatt Blue Chip Poker'.
They're giving away a poker table (with legs designed to hold cans of beer), a trip for 4 to Vegas, and last but certainly not least, a free entry into a WPT event.
They're going to be having qualifying tournaments in pubs across the country, starting mid-March. The winner of each of the 88 qualifiers will be flown to Toronto, where the final tournament will take place. The winner of this tournament will receive paid entry into a WPT event. The exact one is unknown, could be Paris, Vegas, LA... they cover all of your expenses.
It's free to enter, and details are available at www.labattblue.ca
On a more personal note, starting immediately, I'll be appearing on various television and radio shows, and in newspaper articles in the Southern Ontario region. I'll be talking about my own experiences in poker, offering tips to beginners, discussing what it's like to play against the pros, and spreading the word about the Labatt Blue promotion. For those who are interested, I'll post my 'bookings' in this thread as I hear about them, so you can tune in or listen in or read an article if you're so inclined.
Cheers!
Further to the thread I posted in the 'Ask Dave Scharf' section, I thought I'd tell you all that I'll be working with Labatt Blue in the next couple of months, promoting 'Labatt Blue Chip Poker'.
They're giving away a poker table (with legs designed to hold cans of beer), a trip for 4 to Vegas, and last but certainly not least, a free entry into a WPT event.
They're going to be having qualifying tournaments in pubs across the country, starting mid-March. The winner of each of the 88 qualifiers will be flown to Toronto, where the final tournament will take place. The winner of this tournament will receive paid entry into a WPT event. The exact one is unknown, could be Paris, Vegas, LA... they cover all of your expenses.
It's free to enter, and details are available at www.labattblue.ca
On a more personal note, starting immediately, I'll be appearing on various television and radio shows, and in newspaper articles in the Southern Ontario region. I'll be talking about my own experiences in poker, offering tips to beginners, discussing what it's like to play against the pros, and spreading the word about the Labatt Blue promotion. For those who are interested, I'll post my 'bookings' in this thread as I hear about them, so you can tune in or listen in or read an article if you're so inclined.
Cheers!
Comments
Good for you!
How did you get this gig?
Cheers
Magi
Now if only I was eligible to play...
So i'm going to rest my liver, and get ready for some good old pub poker.
Also since if i win they fly me in to toronto, it'll be cool flying from buttonville to the island airport
this promo is just too sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Locations of participating pubs will be posted on that site by mid-March. I think the reason they're launching the promo for it now is so that beginners can practice in the meantime. Most forum members don't need to worry about that, though. I'd love to see one of 'us' take it down...
I would feel ripped off. Where can I get to for the flight?
And just to clarify a point that I probably should have clarified earlier, my role in this promotion is to let people know that it exists, and to offer basic advice on tournament strategy to beginning players. Any questions that you have that are beyond 'what can I win' and 'how do I win it' should probably be directed to Labatt's, through their website.
I am also curious to see how registration will work. I have worked at pubs in my past and I know that these things aren't always first come, first served. Regulars, friends and such get priority over the "regular" folks. If registration is on-line then that may change things.
Participating bars will be handing out Blue poker chips during the promotion. I think you get one every time you buy a Blue, or maybe you get one if you simply ask for one. Again, further details closer to the actual tournaments. Then you enter your chip(s) into a draw at the bar. Number of players per qualifying tournament will depend on size of establishment. They'll draw a chip for each seat they have available, and if yours is picked, you play the qualifier. If you win it, you move on to the 88-player tournament in which the winner will receive paid entry into the WPT.
Let's just say the draw wasn't as fair as it should have been. I don't have a lot of insider info on that one but a regular did win. Whether or not it was due to a lot of entries is up for debate.
I am going to try and enter and hopefully I will make it. I just get nervous when the management of the store get involved in the outcome. It's like playing poker against a guy who takes a deck of used cards out of his pocket. He may be on the up and up and probably is but still you get a little nervous.
Of course I am not a trusting person.
Regardless I am going to try. Hey, it's a free shot at a big time tournament that won't cost me a thing. Where's the downside?
By my count, you owe my two martinis and an order of cheese and crackers. That is, for those who might wonder, my usual fee. It's not wonder I never made it as a lawyer.
Seriously, congratulations all_aces.
Ain't poker fun these days?
Great job guys. You're making this site an absolute must for us all. I would really like to see of you guys this all the way...that is, if you beat me first!!!!
It's not you. I have the same problem. Maybe if you guys want to post the list of dates/bars here?
Also, AFAIK, I won't be involved with the logistics of the tournaments themselves, so I can't answer any question about blinds/starting stacks, etc... because I don't have that info. I'm sure that when we get closer to the events, the structures will be made available.
If it's not too much trouble could you reschedule this for an hour later? I need my beauty sleep.
Thats awesome! Those guys are HILARIOUS. I used to wake up early, listen to the show, then go back to bed. I'm sure this will be very entertaining.