Harrah's Poker Tourn

Got an offer for a Harrah's $100,000 Invitation only Poker Tournament. Anyone played in one of these? Anyone know how this works? Re buys?

I know nada but would assume there would be a lot of donks...should be worthwhile

Well if there are rebuys allowed, I don't know if I want to bother.

A quick telephone call should get you the tournament details.

Things to consider from my perspective:

Re-buys cost
Add-on and cost
Equity
Distribution of prize pool (How many places, or percentage of field get paid)
Anticipated number of players (History of event from years past)
WHO received invitations? Will I possibly find myself in a field of 10 with the other 9 being the likes of Brunson, Hellmuth, Negraneau, etc?

I probably would not pass on the invitation if the prize pool paid out about 10% of the field, and I was "there". After all, it is a freeroll, and there is no requirement that says a player has to re-buy or add-on.

I do not play a lot of tournaments, although I do seem to hold my own when I do. I rarely buy in for full price, but will purchase entries at significant discount or when I win them for "high hand", etc.

Did make the money in a freeroll in 2010. Small amount, but worth it. I was the only player who cashed without making a rebuy. (I only played 4-5 times) I will not rebuy, but will purchase the dealer add on chips (staff tip) at the tournament start.

IMHO, it's always worth a shot, if not too "expensive" to attend. And, the cash games during tournaments can be really juicy. THAT is my primary reason for going.

Good luck.

btw: Many "Guaranteed Freerolls" with re-buys, will not return the excess of the guarantee until they re-coup their normal tournament fees. So if there are excessive rebuys, the prize pool may not increase. It's important to find out the terms and conditions, etc. I'd call the room and request the "FAQ" sheet or a link to it.

HTH

I'd have trouble scrounging $100,000, much less ANOTHER $100,000 for a rebuy.

There are not too many $100K Buy In tournaments, (I can only think of one in 2011, and not positive it was $100K) and it should be safe to suggest the $100K is the guaranteed prize pool for the event.

I played a freeroll rebuy wih $10K guaranteed. Rebuys were $20.00. There were 100 players. There were well over 800 rebuys, plus the add on ($30.00 for double starting sack) at the break. The prize pool was still 10K. The house kept the overage because it was "less than their fee would have been." It was printed on the tournament entry sheet in small print under the levels and structure.

No matter, I was out on level 3. LOL

The format seemed popular enough. And some people I spoke with said they made 7+ rebuys.

I went to Harrah's poker tournamment in October.
There were a toyal of 881 players.
The set up is, a table shoot out for day one. So you have to win your table to advance to day two, which is an elimination, wigth prizes determined by when you go out.
There are re-buys allowed (I think $100) if you get bumped out on day one, however thr rebuys are fiirst come, first served. Maybe 50 or so re-buys available ???

I ended up in 18th place for $500 win. This tournament the prize structure is better.
I don't play much poker in Vegas (too many "regulars" who are more than glad to "teach" the tourists that you don't go all in every time you get an Ace / 6 unsuited.)

Harrahs casts a wide net on their invitations, so there are a lot of peoople who sign up who really shouldn't be there. Maybe they think it's the same as a Harrahs slot tournament where no skill is needed.
When it gets down to the final 30 to 50 people, the competition gets stiffer.

However, it is a free roll, and the top prize is $20,000 (???). Costs you nothing and gives you a free room and some free ree reward bucks. As far as rebuys, they're not that bad. The limited number will be by experienced players who realize the prize pool might be worth the rebuy fee. As with all big poker tourneys, the money is in the top 5 or 10 spots.

Go ahead & sign up. It's free, free room, free reel credits, so what's to lose.
I probably won't make this one due to midweek tourney & work obligations, but I think it's a good time.

Hope this info helps.

Dadzattic

Beating over 800 entrants sounds impossible. Maybe I should just try one of their slot tournament offers. Then dumb luck might help me.

Not really that bad. I ended up 18th and I don't play much casino poker.
One thing to think about, You really only have to beat 9 other people (win your table shoot out for Day 1).
The next day, it's an elimination tournament (about 110 people). My initial 2nd day table lost 6 players, then the tables are shuffled.

Even though there might be 800+ people, you only have to beat about 25 of them.
Also, this tourney pays for the first 100 (?) places.

Your choice, but I enjoyed it, and it's a free roll with reel reward gift for playing.
If not, enjoy the slot tourney & good luck.