Is anyone going to macau APPT?
 

For about a year now i've dreamed of the possibility of playing poker against the massive concentration of gambling degenerates and finally the opportunity is here. Problem is macau overlaps american thanksgiving and it's a 2 connection flight over 24 hours for anyone who isn't in a major hub city.

This could easily be the most +EV 10k+ event of the year if it gets advertised to the high rollers in macau

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100% yes i am going and was actually just about to put this post up myself.

Edit: Also i know a lot of people who work for poker news and reports so far indicate 15k will be about 5-10 good players and 20-30 degens.

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sigh, i was hoping the 15k would get at least 80-100 people, it is very hard to get motivated for a trip this long when there are no side games and it's only a medium sized 2500 and a small 15k

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We're looking at 30-60 players for the $15K. A number of international pros have already confirmed, as have some more casual players from Japan and Korea.

FatalError, as for your flight estimates, I recommend you fly direct to Hong Kong and then take the 45-minute ferry direct from Hong Kong International Airport to Macau. That should significantly reduce your travel time.

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Is anyone flying out of or connecting in Newark?

I hate navigating foreign airports, so if anyone else is going, I wouldn't mind meeting up and taking the same flight.

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Is anyone flying out of or connecting in Newark?

I hate navigating foreign airports, so if anyone else is going, I wouldn't mind meeting up and taking the same flight.

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will you huge them?

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Is anyone flying out of or connecting in Newark?

I hate navigating foreign airports, so if anyone else is going, I wouldn't mind meeting up and taking the same flight.

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will you huge them?

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WTF?

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SUPPOSED TO BE HUG


ITS A INSIDE JOKE I GUESS.

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i havent decided yet... i'm gonna call it a coinflip at this point. i'd really like to though. i've been freaking itchin to play some poker lately. and i'm in the neighborhood.

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im going to thailand around that time. i might go

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when are you gonna be in thailand tufat? i think thats the most likely country i'll be in prior to macau.

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oh dope. flying in the 14th/15th nov. snowbank and i think bill ivey will be going too. we're there for like 3 weeks, but if this macau thing looks good i can take a quick detour.


obv if anyone wants to come party in thailand, lets do this

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Is anyone flying out of or connecting in Newark?

I hate navigating foreign airports, so if anyone else is going, I wouldn't mind meeting up and taking the same flight.

[/ QUOTE ]I'm playing sats to this now. If I get in, I'll gladly meet up with you.

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can any americans that have been to macau and or the hotel the tourney is at comment on how "american friendly" the area is? I know hong kong has a lot of english speakers.

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http://www.chinaguide.org/guide/macau-tourism/
"Many locals speak English"
Also of note is that you don't tip in the casinos.

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I'v just come back from Macau a week ago,
about the english friendly question - out side of the hotel the people know ZERO english, not even basic words. (like telepone)

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TELEPONE LOL

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Is anyone flying out of or connecting in Newark?

I hate navigating foreign airports, so if anyone else is going, I wouldn't mind meeting up and taking the same flight.

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you should have no problem navigating the hong kong airport.

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I'v just come back from Macau a week ago,
about the english friendly question - out side of the hotel the people know ZERO english, not even basic words. (like telepone)

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i found that in hong kong (as well as other countries), if you compliment some very basic english with hand gestures (and a smile helps too), most people will be able to help you out. it also helps to be choosy about who you ask, like generally people ages 18-25 or whatever are gonna have the highest chance of having learned english in school/be in university. also dudes in business suits that arent really old are pretty reliable for speaking english.

of course most people will just end up spending 99% of the time in the casino anyway, where it wont matter, but thats just fwiw.

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also, the philippines is paradise on earth. jesus.

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also, the philippines is paradise on earth. jesus.

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alriiiiiiiiight glad you love it!

am flying back to the philippines on tuesday (i moved there 6 months ago). I think i'm 90% sure i'm gonna play the 2.5k in macau since i'm gonna transit through hong kong anyway on my way to CPC st kitts.

Pez

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Any of the 2 events will be on webcast live? (like you did with EPT or WCP) [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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This is awesome that so many are going. I'm arriving on the 20th.

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Anyone know if it's possible to buyin to the high rollers event with W$?

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Anyone know if it's possible to buyin to the high rollers event with W$?

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It is.

I have that page open right now:

"W$ Buy-In Information
Depending on availability, players may buy in to APPT events using W$ providing they have PlatinumStar or Supernova VIP status on PokerStars. Requests for W$ direct buy-ins must be submitted to registrations@pokerstars.net and requests need to be received before the the final online qualifying tournament on PokerStars and whilst PokerStars still has seats to sell. To avoid disappointment, please notify PokerStars as soon as possible if you want to buy-in directly. Players may purchase one or a combination of: a $2,500 Main Event entry; a $15,000 High Rollers Event entry; and a $600 accommodation package for six nights' accomodation at the Grand Waldo hotel (this is a special rate applicable to 6 nights for $600 only) - depending on availability."

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i'm in, 2p2 fest

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So do we have an updated roll call? It's about 2 weeks away.

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also, the philippines is paradise on earth. jesus.

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QFMFT!!! Went to Boracay last year and absolutely loved it. Where did u go?

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i havn't bought in yet but its still looking likely

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hmm I thought I posted in here that I was going but I don't see it.

Wife is coming too but I should have time to meet up with whoever's there at some point.

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i'm def going from nov 20-28.. flying out of SFO w/travestyfund. if anyone else is on the same flight, pm me.

flight details:

Tue, Nov 20, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV (LAS) to Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG)
United 1505
Operated by: United For Ted Depart: LAS 06:14 AM
Arrive: SFO 07:49 AM Non-stop
1h 35m
Airbus A320
414 miles traveled Fare basis code:
SXLAX7
Booking class: S
Economy
500 Award miles
No Meal Service
13A

Southeast Asia sale

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what airport is this? I am somewhat interested, seems that its either this or Vancouver

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what airport is this? I am somewhat interested, seems that its either this or Vancouver

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san francisco

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minimum duration of 20 hours. lovely

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aite im gonna go to this. anyone wanna meet up PM me.

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guys i have a very important and unique offer available who here wants to play in the Macau $2500 tourney and hasn't bought in yet? please PM me asap as i can offer entry into this tournament at a reduced rate and include hotel/accommodations!!!

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anyone need a roommate for this? i got a seat but havent sorted out accom.

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i finally sorted myself out and got flights there.

i'd like to meet a few 2+2'ers. i'll be at the welcome party you can recognise me from my stars avatar (without the russian hat of course).

my aim in Jaypezzin if anyone wants to meet up.

JP

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same, PM me if you guys want to have dinner or something

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bond u are up for organising a 2+2 meet up? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]