GEKKO Invitational

JB · Post by JB » Sat Jul 31, 2004 10:47 am

Gordon,

So what's this GEKKO invitational about? Are you going to hold it in vegas?

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:19 am

Originally posted by JB:
Gordon,

So what's this GEKKO invitational about? Are you going to hold it in Vegas? I'm still working out a few issues with Greg. I should have something posted this week. Basically it would be a league of 14 teams following the rules of the NFFC main event with the winner getting a free entry into the NFBC next year. Much like a WSOP satellite tournament. Low cost, something like $90/owner. BUT, there is a small twist to the event which I'm working on finalizing. It seemingly gives owners more control of their draft...

I was thinking about having the draft via a mock site, MB, or even a chat room on the Tuesday or Wednesday following the NFFC main draft. I would not be opposed to having it in Vegas, but that would require more planning/resources. Friday is out due to DM and auction. Saturday seems out too due to main event and poker tournament. I guess we could have it Sunday morning or early afternoon. TEAM GEKKO will be in Vegas until Sunday night. Thoughts on where to have it, JB?

[ July 31, 2004, 05:20 PM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko ]

JB · Post by JB » Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:28 am

I'll be in Vegas Sept 1-14 so Thursday or Sunday would work for me. We could hold it in someones hotel room. I'm staying at the Flamingo, not sure how big the rooms are there. If someone had a large suite that would work best.

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:31 am

Originally posted by JB:
I'll be in Vegas Sept 1-14 so Thursday or Sunday would work for me. We could hold it in someones hotel room. I'm staying at the Flamingo, not sure how big the rooms are there. If someone had a large suite that would work best. TEAM GEKKO won't be in Vegas until Thursday night. 14 guys in one hotel room? Don't think that will work. Rooms too small...

[ July 31, 2004, 05:32 PM: Message edited by: Gordon Gekko ]

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 11:32 am

What does JB stand for?

JerseyPaul · Post by **JerseyPaul** » Sat Jul 31, 2004 12:04 pm

Vegas bad...wouldn't get the chance to stomp on the Gekko.

JB · Post by JB » Sat Jul 31, 2004 9:53 pm

JB is just what some people call me.

You're right that 14 guys in a "regular" hotel room wouldn't work. But a large suite would. Otherwise, where could we hold it?

JP, why aren't you coming to Vegas, it's much more fun than New York or Chitown! There's still time to change your mind...

Gordon Gekko · Post by **Gordon Gekko** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 1:23 am

How is this as a possible schedule for Saturday, September 4:
10am - 2pm NFFC Main Event
3pm - 5pm Gekko Invitational (30 or 45 seconds per pick. We may be able to use the same room as the NFFC draft)
7pm - ? No limit Texas Holdem Poker Tournament

JerseyPaul · Post by **JerseyPaul** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 5:32 am

JP, why aren't you coming to Vegas, it's much more fun than New York or Chitown! There's still time to change your mind...Airfare: $300
Room: $300
Expenses: $300
Gambling losses: ????

Not running up my VISA: Priceless

BillyWaz · Post by **BillyWaz** » Sun Aug 01, 2004 8:07 am

Originally posted by JerseyPaul:
quote:JP, why aren't you coming to Vegas, it's much more fun than New York or Chitown! There's still time to change your mind...Airfare: $300
Room: $300
Expenses: $300
Gambling losses: ????

Not running up my VISA: Priceless [/QUOTE]I hear that JP! Although afterthe draft on Saturday, I am headed to meetthe wife in Atlantic City, so you can add "gamblng losses" to my resume afterall!