> VIP Poker League - New Structure

Ok, here it is. Below is the planned structure/format for the new season.



The league will be run over a 15 week season.
This will be divided into three 5 week mini seasons.

The league will be run exclusively at one site.

There will be four tournaments run each week, with a $5.00 + $.50 buy-in.
Each tournament will have a $500.00 guaranteed prizepool (subject to minimum 50 runners).

Players will keep any prize money in an individual tournament and also earn points based on their finishing position.

Players may play in as many weekly tournaments as they wish, but only their best two scores will count.

Players will receive a bonus for playing in more than two tournaments: -
By playing in three tournaments, they will receive a bonus 5% on their weekly score.
By playing in four tournaments, they will receive a bonus 10% on their weekly score.

There will be two leagues – a “Team League” and an “Individual League”.

Teams must consist of three players.

Team scores will be the total of the three individual scores.

Players may compete in both leagues.

Every participating player will be awarded 3 Joker Cards for the season. If a player cannot participate during a particular week, they may play their Joker Card and they will score their average weekly score for that week

A player playing their Joker Card will be awarded their average score based on points earned at the time of playing the Joker Card

A player may play their Joker Card at any point during a week, providing they have not participated in any of the tournaments during that week.

A player may play their Joker Card by emailing The VIP Poker League at any point during the week, prior to 11:59pm on the Sunday.

There will be added prizes awarded at the end of each week and the end of each 5 week mini-season.

At the end of the 15 week season, a total of 170 players will qualify for one of two Live Finals, as per the qualifying criteria listed.

Weekly Prizes

Each week, the team with the highest weekly score will be awarded a tournament ticket worth $22 for each member.

Each week, the individual with the highest weekly score will be awarded a tournament ticket worth $22.

Mini-Season Prizes

At the end of each 5 week period, the top 10 highest scoring teams will be awarded prizes for each member as follows :-

1st place - $150 per member
2nd place - $75 per member
3rd place - $25 per member
4th - 10th place - $20 free bet per member

The top 10 highest scoring individuals will also be awarded prizes as follows :-

1st place - $150
2nd place - $75
3rd place - $25
4th - 10th place - $20 free bet

Automatic Qualification for the Final Main Event

Each member of the top three placed teams over 15 weeks qualify.
The top three placed individuals over 15 weeks qualify.

Final Main Event - Play-Off

Each of member of teams placed 4-10 & each individual placed 4-10 qualify for an online play-off.

The top 8 out these 28 runners will qualify for the Final Main Event.

The remaining 20 players will qualify for the Final Side Event.

Automatic Qualification for the Final Side Event

Players placed 9th - 28th in the Main Event Play-Off qualify for the Side-Event

Each member of teams placed 11th - 30th over the 15 weeks qualify for the Side Event

The individuals placed 11th - 30th over the 15 weeks qualifiy for the Side Event.

Side Event Play-Offs

There will be 2 x Side Event Play Offs hosted online

1 will be a $1 rebuy event, 1 will be a $5 freeze-out

The top 25 places in each Side-Event Play-Off will qualify for The Side-Event.

The Side Event play-offs will be open to any player registered in The VIP Poker League who has played a minimum of 15 tournaments during the season.

The Main Event and the Side Event will be held on the same day, at the same location.

Both events will be professionally dealt from start to finish.

Teams are no longer relevant and everyone is playing as an individual.

Payout structures are listed below.

Main Event – 20 Runners

10th – 20th = $100
9th = $120
8th = $140
7th = $160
6th = $180
5th = $200
4th = $250
3rd = $375
2nd = $750 + ONE VIP Packages to Real Madird (all expenses paid)
1st = $1,500 + TWO VIP packages to Real Madrid (all expenses paid)

Side Event – 150 Runners

21st – 30th = $25 free bet
10th – 20th = $50 free bet
9th = $100
8th = $120
7th = $140
6th = $160
5th = $180
4th = $200
3rd = $250
2nd = $375
1st = $500 + ONE VIP Package to Real Madrid (all expenses paid)

Ok, that's it! It's a bit more complicated that currently, but we've tried to keep it as simple as we can while still being both "fair" and attractive to players. I'll whizz an email round shortly to all registered VIP Poker League players and hopefully we'll see some comments coming through!

James

Hmmm, I think I like it. I haven't take part in the existing league to be honest - the tournaments have been a bit small to excite me. If you're gonna guarantee $500 in each one then I'll definitely be involved for this. It's a bit complicated to be honest though, but overall I like the look of it.

I've been involved in the last 2 leagues and they have been ok up until the last few weeks when those not in contention don't bother playing. This way there is a reason to play for the whole season which should keep up the numbers and therefore the prize money

I especially like the split Main event and Side event finals - a much better reward for those who managed a consistent league performance over 15 weeks, while still have a good event for those who "turn up" week after week.

Nice one guys

I like the idea of the Real Madrid package! Being a West Ham fan there's not much chance of me getting to see my team play there anytime soon.

I've played a couple of times in the league but never done well enough to think I'll qualify!

I think this is a definite improvement and it's a good idea to give out extra prizes along the way. Not sure if I'll be able to get a team together, but I'll definitely be playing in the individual league.

Good job!

Will be interesting to to see which poker site it's on - BWIN are currently doing a Real Madrid prize thingy so maybe we're heading that way?!?!?

That would make sense shotfox. bwin sponsor Real Madrid don't they? It's not my favourite site bwin but I don't mind it.

to be honest I had a few bad word about bwin in the 1st league i played in but after a while I've forogtten what i though was bad about it any way. Suppose you just get used to a site through playing a lot, bring it on

I think it is a very good structure, and anyone who takes poker seriously, will see this as great added value and a great way to be involved with the VIPCC. I know some may have concerns about BWIN site, but if theres value and added money, what poker player passes up those opportunities. Hopefully we see most of you there, but you all best be fighting for second place, as I will win every week.

Good luck at the tables

Herc

Thanks everyone for the comments.

I think James has done a terrific job putting this together, and I really hope we get the necessary level of participation to get this going.

I'm looking forward to even bigger and better seasons in the future!

Ive only played season 2 and had a gd laugh playing on PPP..

Season 3 looks very intresting but highly complicated.... But like the prize on offer so will give it a shot... Better go back and read it again and try to get my head round it lol

Great work all involved,

Thanks for the feedback everyone, I'm so glad it's mostly positive!

KingKebab and Brokenclock it definitely is more complicated, but then there are more ways to win and more prizes!!

Appreciate the comments, let's hope it's a success!

aaah! this sounds awesome!
i wish i wasn't living in Buenos Aires so i can play in it!

Originally Posted by mrs duck

aaah! this sounds awesome!
i wish i wasn't living in Buenos Aires so i can play in it!

You played in the last final didn't you? You weren't living in BA then, I take it??

Is this a permanent move? You can still play in the league for the weekly/5 weekly prizes if you fancy it, and maybe sell your seat if you qualify for the finals.

James

im loving the sounds of this!
good luck to all for season 3, you will need it with me playing. he he...

good luck also to all who qualified for luton, see you in may.

Many thanks to all at VIP.

Rip

Originally Posted by RipCheader

im loving the sounds of this!

good luck also to all who qualified for luton, see you in may.


Rip

Left it a bit late though didn't you RIP See you in Luton!