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[zsta2k6]

Hi, this is the official thread for the FCPPC high buyin event. If you couldnt figure out that from the title, go kill yourself. Now that I got that out of the way, onto business. All announcements and such for this event will now be made here instead of the original thread found here.

Here is the website where you can find schedules, results, videos and more...
http://home.comcast.net/~zsta2k5/FCPPC/index.htm

Below is all the information in the original thread...

Money is due by the end of August
If you do not pay by then, your seat will be forfeited.

To pay, first, you must put the buyin amount ($50 or $250) into your cashiers account, then email bob at pokermanager@fullcontactpoker.com with your forum and poker room name, and buyin, from the email address listed under your poker account. he will then extract the money from your account, let me know, and you will be in. Please note he has a player list, so no trying to sneak in!

Format: Based off of Poker Superstars 2/3
24 players, each playing 5, 6 player prelim matches, with points given for finishing position.
The top 16 advance into 4 seeded groups of 4, who will play 2 matches each, top 2 finishers in each group advance.
Those 8 will be split into 2 groups of 4 and will play one match each, top 2 advancing to the semis.
Semis are a best 2 of 3 heads up match, with the winners advancing to the best 3 of 5 finals.

Schedule: 90% sure Prelim matches will take place on weeknights (excluding wednesday) between 9-10 EST starting after labor day. Saturday is also possible but not preferred.
Players will play once a week during prelims, each playing 5 matches, playing everyone else at least once hopefully. Round of 20 will take place in week 6 and 7, same schedule, once again each player playing once a week.
Week 8 will close out with the 2 quarterfinal matches, the two semifinal best of 3 series, and closing with the best of 5 finale. As this schedule is so spread out, the low and high buyin events will more than likely be run simultaniously.

RULES:
Table Setup:
Game - No Limit Hold'em
Buy in - $5+.50
Blind Structure - Slow (15 minute levels)
Starting Chip Stack - 1,500

Tournament Structure:
This is a multi-round tournament with 32 entrants

Preliminary Stage - Each player plays 5 preliminary matches against 7 opponents, with points given for place.
1st-10 pts
2nd-8 pts
3rd-6 pts
4th-5 pts
5th-4 pts
6th-2 pts
7th-1 pt
8th-0 pt
The top 20 will advance to the next round.

Round of 20 - Players will be grouped together based on place in the preliminary stage.
Each group will play one five handed match, the winner advances to the quarterfinals.
Then the group will play one four handed match, the winner of that also advances to the quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals - Players will be grouped together based on place in the round of 20.
Each group will play one match, with the top 2 in each group moving onto the semifinals.

Semifinals - The winner of one quarterfinal will be paired against the 2nd place finisher of the other.
Each pair will play a best of three heads-up series with the winner advancing to the finals.

Finals - The two semifinal winners will play a best of five heads-up series to determine the winner of the tournament.

Payout Structure:
Preliminary win: $75 (20 winners)
Round of 16 win: $100 (8 winners)
Quarterfinal loss: $125 (6 winners)
Quarterfinal win: $250 (2 winners)
Semifinal loss: $250 (2 winners)
Semifinal win: $400 (2 winners)
Final loss: $800 (one winner)
Final win: $2000 (one winner)

General Tournament Rules:
Groupings - Preliminary groupings will be randomly assigned using a specialized program written in Java which I will make available for download.

Tiebreakers - At the table - In the event two players are knocked out in the same hand, the player entering the hand with more chips will place higher. In the event the players have the same amount of chips when eliminated, the players will take the average of the points awarded. For example, with four players left, two players with the same amount of chips are knocked out, the players will each be awarded 3rd place for 4 points (3rd + 4th, divided by 2).

In the preliminary - In the event two or more players have the same amount of points, the tiebreakers will be as follows
1. Wins
2. 2nd place finishes
3. 3rd place finishes
4. 4th place finishes
5. Head to head place (place in groups where matches were played together)
In the event the players are still tied after these tiebreakers, and the 20th and 21th position are involved in a tie, a tiebreaking match will take place. If 20th and 21th place are not involved, a tiebreaking match is optional, and may be played by the tied players if they wish.

In the Quarterfinal - In the event two or more players have the same amount of points, the tiebreakers will be the same as the preliminary tiebreakers.

Substitutions:
One substitution will be allowed during the preliminary stage. I must be notified by email or PM at least one hour before the match or your substitute will not be allowed to compete.

Consolation Tournament:
The 12 people eliminated in the round of 20 of the high buy in will be invited to play in a $350 added tournament. This tournament will follow standard rules. Buyin and payout are still yet to be decided.

[tskillz187]

What is the exact amount of money I have to deposit onto FCP? Does the $250 that I deposit into FCP and that Bob takes cover the 5.50 SnG each week? I'm sure this has been asked but I did not see an answer, thanks a lot.

[zsta2k6]

What is the exact amount of money I have to deposit onto FCP? Does the $250 that I deposit into FCP and that Bob takes cover the 5.50 SnG each week? I'm sure this has been asked but I did not see an answer, thanks a lot.

$277.50 will be required to complete the preliminaries if you dont win one. Buyins will be reimbursed after the season to try to keep no-shows low, and so they dont effect payout.

[Vatche]

so do i need to put 250 or 277.50 in my cashier account, im a little confused.

[TheBigB11]

How many times can this question be answered.

Put 250 in your cashier account
When you join the table each week it will cost you $5.50. Then at the end of the series, you will be refunded the $5.50 for each week that you play.


If you couldnt figure this out from this explanation, which is about the 10th, go kill yourself.

[Waffles2003]

How many times can this question be answered.

Put 250 in your cashier account
When you join the table each week it will cost you $5.50. Then at the end of the series, you will be refunded the $5.50 for each week that you play.
If you couldnt figure this out from this explanation, which is about the 10th, go kill yourself.

Wow, nice reply commish...that makes me want to invest money in one of your leagues...NOT

[Vatche]

How many times can this question be answered.

Put 250 in your cashier account
When you join the table each week it will cost you $5.50. Then at the end of the series, you will be refunded the $5.50 for each week that you play.
If you couldnt figure this out from this explanation, which is about the 10th, go kill yourself.

ive seen him say 250 and 277.50, i wanted to know which one, dont be such a jack ***.

[TheBigB11]

ive seen him say 250 and 277.50, i wanted to know which one, dont be such a jack ***.

From the first post here.

To pay, first, you must put the buyin amount ($50 or $250) into your cashiers account, then email bob at pokermanager@fullcontactpoker.com with your forum and poker room name, and buyin, from the email address listed under your poker account. he will then extract the money from your account, let me know, and you will be in. Please note he has a player list, so no trying to sneak in!

I am not the comish, just a player. Lighten up Francis.

[Vatche]

From the first post here.

To pay, first, you must put the buyin amount ($50 or $250) into your cashiers account, then email bob at pokermanager@fullcontactpoker.com with your forum and poker room name, and buyin, from the email address listed under your poker account. he will then extract the money from your account, let me know, and you will be in. Please note he has a player list, so no trying to sneak in!

I am not the comish, just a player. Lighten up Francis.

1st of all, i didnt call you commish, 2nd of all, i know it says 250$ in this thread, like i said in my 1st response to you, ive seen him say its 277.50 in a different thread...3rd of all, there is no need for you to be a jack *** .

[seacucumber]

so do i need to put 250 or 277.50 in my cashier account, im a little confused.

I think zsta2k6's reply of "277.50" only pertains to those who currently has a zero balance or a balance less than $277.50. For example, for someone who's only joining/creating an account to play this event, a deposit of $250 won't be enough because Bob will be withdrawing the $250 from your account (for the prize pool) which will leave you with nothing to pay for the 5 prelminary matches at $5.50 (5x $5.50 = $27.50). So $277.50 is the minimum amount you need to have in order to register and then play the 5 preliminary matches.

Vatche, you don't need to move funds around...(i.e. from poker account to cashier) Bob will withdraw from the poker account I believe. Just make sure your 5K is in the poker account and not in the casino account for craps

[Vatche]

I think zsta2k6's reply of "277.50" only pertains to those who currently has no balance in FCP's cashier. For example, for someone who's only joining/creating an account to play this event, a deposit of $250 won't be enough because Bob will be withdrawing the $250 from your account (for the prize pool) which will leave you with nothing to pay for the 5 prelminary matches at $5.50 (5x $5.50 = $27.50). So $277.50 is the minimum you should have in your cashier in order to register and then play the 5 preliminary matches.

For you, Vatche, the amount doesn't really matter since you don't need to move funds around... just make sure your 5K is in the poker account and not in the casino account for craps

ahh, i see, thx seac...

check your g mail.

[TheBigB11]

OK. How about a truce. From here on out it is only happy posts from me. I apologize for being a jack***.

[Vatche]

OK. How about a truce. From here on out it is only happy posts from me. I apologize for being a jack***.

no worries, its all good...see you on the felt.

[zsta2k6]

thanks seacucumber from stopping the mutiny... he hit it spot on.

[EvilGN]

am I reading something wrong, in the OP is says "24 players, each playing 5, 6 player prelim matches" but the schedule has all the SNG's at 8 players? Oh and any chance that me and Seacumber are not in 4 of the first 5 matches together , I wouldnt want seac to be at that huge of a disadvantage right from the start.

[seacucumber]

thanks seacucumber from stopping the mutiny... he hit it spot on.

Glad I was able to help. Now remember to send those pocket rockets my way in these events Commish

Oh and any chance that me and Seacumber are not in 4 of the first 5 matches together , I wouldnt want seac to be at that huge of a disadvantage right from the start.

Actually, you're in all 5 of my first 5 matches... so how much did you pay the Commish to make sure that you have the dead money sitting in all your matches?

[EvilGN]

i coulda swore last week it was 4/5, but cool , plus we ahve gil in 3 of them...this should be interesting as Gil Quads me over and over

[zsta2k6]

sheesh... I need to work on my scheduling program to try to fix the apparent problem with people being in more than 3 matches with other opponents.

[Oziumrules]

Im In. I just emailed Bob.

[Footballguru]

is there still room left?