Posted Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:38 pm GMT by nails3
Are you guys gonna play in the No Limit tournament at Treasure Island for a shot at a seat in the World Series main event?
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Posted Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:53 pm GMT by Dave B
I am not sure yet. If they run two again, I will likely give one a shot. I did like the format.
Posted Tue Feb 07, 2006 1:13 am GMT by nails3
Yep there running two. One in March and one in April. I'll be in Mexico when the first one is. I might play in the one in April though.
Here are the dates. March 15-18 and April 12-15.
Posted Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:50 pm GMT by JonnyBoy
I'll probably take a couple shots at it.....
Posted Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:27 pm GMT by nails3
DaveB can you give me the low down on the tournament structure? I called Treasure but the info office is closed till tomorrow.
Posted Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:50 pm GMT by JonnyBoy
This is from the site:
No-Limit Hold'em
Satellite Tournament
March 15-18 and April 12-15
Treasure Island Resort & Casino is excited to again host two World Series of Poker satellite tournaments. This is your chance to be a part of the largest and most prestigious poker tournament series in the world, offering millions of dollars in prizes!
The winners of both tournaments at Treasure Island each will take home a prize valued at $30,000, which includes a seat in the World Series of Poker at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, worth $10,000! Included in the prize package is round-trip airfare to Las Vegas for the tournament and hotel accommodations for the player.
Seats will fill quickly! Reserve yours now by calling the Treasure Island Box Office at 1-800-222-7077 ext. 2297.
1st $20,000 and a seat in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, hotel and airfare
2nd $15,500
3rd $12,500
4th $10,000
5th $8,000
6th $7,000
7th $6,000
8th $4,500
9th $3,500
10th $2,000
11th $1,000
*Entry seats are limited. Tournament pay-out based on 500 entries at $200 buy-in and $20 entry fee. Conditions and restrictions will apply. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
If it's like last year, they play down a field of 100 to 10. (Maybe it was 9...) then they play the final round 50 down to the money. I would not be surprised if they fill early or add a round or two.
Posted Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:48 pm GMT by MJJ
how much is the entry fee?
Posted Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:44 am GMT by Dave B
$200+20.
It is a nice format though. 5 rounds of 100 players each. The top 20 move onto the final day. So you only need to finish in the top 20%, then the top 10%. I think that is easier than trying to get through 1000 people and finish in the top 1%.
Posted Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:17 am GMT by MJJ
Don't know how I missed the buy in amount- clear as day.
I'll have to do at least one of these I suppose- what's the level of play like?
Posted Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:23 am GMT by Dave B
Last year it was pretty weak. The buyin was only $100 and a lot of people just wandered off the blackjack tables to give it a try. I would say that there was 1-2 decent players at a table. It looked like at least 1/2 of the players that made it to day 2 were not that experienced.
Posted Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:28 pm GMT by JonnyBoy
Actually, it was $150+25 last year, but same deal. Only 7 chips off the blackjack table.
Real mine field with guys playing like they are at the final table in early rounds. "Hey, saw that guy on TV play that hand all in...." as his 10-2 off suit rivers your AA to bust you out early. 
I was disappointed last year. But I have a lot more experience on live table tourneys going into this years play. Looking forward to it.
It's looking like I will only be playing the April events.
Posted Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:29 am GMT by General Sal
Is this a Treasure Island in MN?
Posted Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:54 am GMT by Dave B
Yes
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