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THE POKER TDA SUMMIT and CURRENT TDA NEWS => 2013 Poker TDA Summit VI, June 26-27, Venetian Las Vegas. Details here. => Topic started by: MikeB on March 02, 2013, 01:14:58 PM
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The Poker Tournament Directors Association cordially invites all TDA members to attend the 2013 Poker TDA Summit VI.
This year's event will be held at the fabulous Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, host for the historic 2007 Summit III. Confirmed dates are Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 - 27. This schedule conveniently coincides with the 2013 World Series of Poker and the 2013 Venetian Deepstack Extravaganza Series (http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Casino/Poker-Room/Deepstack/Calendar/).
The Summit is made possible by generous support from the Venetian (http://www.venetian.com/), Genesis Gaming Solutions, the leader in Casino Pit and Poker Room Management Systems (http://www.GenesisGaming.com), and the Global Poker Index (GPI), the poker ranking authority (http://www.GlobalPokerIndex.com).
Thanks to our sponsors, there is no fee for TDA members to attend the Summit. For information on the special suite rate at the Venetian for TDA Summit attendees, please visit this link: http://www.pokertda.com/forum/index.php?topic=832.0
The agenda and schedule for TDA Summit VI is now posted here: http://www.pokertda.com/forum/index.php?topic=857.0 Check back for any changes prior to June 26!
The Venetian will host a special TDA members-only poker tournament Wednesday evening for an optional $125 buy-in. All players buying into the tournament will receive a $10 food comp from the Venetian. For important details on this tournament, please click here: http://www.pokertda.com/forum/index.php?topic=853.0
For over a decade, the Poker TDA has advanced the cause of professionalism and standardization in the poker tournament industry. The TDA Summit is the central rules-adoption process of the Association and has been held every two years since 2001. This year some very important topics will be up for discussion; active member participation and voting voting is essential. Please plan to join your fellow TD's from around the world to continue this important mission and have a great time in the process!
RSVP is required in order to have nametags, and full presentation material available to all attendees. You may RSVP using the form at this link: http://www.pokertda.com/poker-tda-summit/
For more information, check back here frequently as this announcement will be updated as new itinerary details are finalized.
For a pictorial of the 2011 Summit V, visit the following link: http://www.PokerTDASummit.com
For a pictorial of the 2009 Summit IV, visit the following link: http://www.pokernewschannel.com/2009_tda_summit_sample_page.htm
For a pictorial of the 2007 Summit III, visit the following link: http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/1916-new-tda-poker-rules-go-into-effect-march-15
For information on joining the TDA, visit this link: http://www.pokertda.com/join-the-poker-tda/
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AWESOME news, guys! The Venetian is undoubtly one of my favourite places in Vegas.
Off to buy my tickets now ;-)
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Thanks, Mike.
Are there plans for a discounted room rate for those attending? (Maybe our TDA certification will be worth something?? ::) )
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Definitely plans in the work for same, but specifics not yet determined. Will be announced here as soon as they are worked out.
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Hello everybody!
I've attended the 2009 summit and it was a great experience. Couldn't make it 2011 due to poker operations just started in Venice Casino in Italy but definetly I will be partecipating in the next summit.
Is there any special price for rooming at the Venetian during those days?
Are the dates confirmed? Can I proceed with the bookings?
Look forward to meeting you again all.
Best regards,
Raffaele
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Raffaele, great you can attend this year.
...you can proceed with flight bookings. As soon as room discounts, if any, are available they will be announced here. In 2009 they were announced by late March so I'd expect the same this year.
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Hi Mike,
Thought I'd pass this along. If it's legit it sounds like a pretty good rate.
Date: 3/07/2013
Subject: Hotel Rooms during the WSOP 2013
If you need a hotel room or know anyone that wants a nice hotel at a great rate for the WSOP 2013 please go to
www.PlayerRooms.com
The LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) is offering a $36 rate plus tax for every night from May 27 - July 19.
Book early there are a limited number fo rooms at that great rate.
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Nick I posted the previous reply to the new thread on "other lodging options":
http://www.pokertda.com/forum/index.php?topic=831.0
Thanks!
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Really looking forward to this everyone! Shame I live so far, ohh well should be on justin.tv :)
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I'm really excited about attending. Last night I booked our flights, rooms @ The Ventian and registered for the poker tournament. Thanks for having this event!
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TC: Sounds great. Bring your rules ideas!
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Mike - will there be wi-fi in the conference room?
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Mike - will there be wi-fi in the conference room?
The short answer is I don't know for sure. Will investigate that with the room planners and post shortly.
The optional resort fee does include guaranteed in-room internet connectivity. Whether that extends throughout the premises I'm not 100% sure.
At the Rio in 2011 there was public Wi-Fi in and around the conference room but it was limited in total capacity to something like 200 (?) users at any one time. Once the max capacity was hit additional persons couldn't log on. Again not sure if the model is similar at the Venetian but will find out.
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Just booked my plane and hotel. I'll be there the 24th-July 1st (I gotta have a couple days for playing cards :)), looking forward to seeing you guys again!
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Mike - will there be wi-fi in the conference room?
I spoke today with Venetian IT... got these answers:
1: In your hotel room, you can have "Suite Wi-Fi", that seems to be what is included in the internet portion of the extra $22.50 per night (along with Spa access, etc...)
2: On the property, there is "Free Venetian Wi-Fi", with about 2000 (total or per tower?) users who can be accomodated....
3: In the meeting room, there should be wi-fi available for attendees who are logged on to their laptops...
Hope this helps!
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Thank you, Mike. Much appreciated!
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I am booked for 25-29th, see you all there! :D
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Awesome T, see you there!
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Hello,
Hope you will excuse my questions but I'm calculating the implied odds of a flight from Europe (lol):
1) How many managers do you expect to participate to this event?
2) To be only member of the TDA forum without being “certified” is enough to participate?
3) In addition to the voting, shall we have the opportunity to (briefly) speak during the meeting?
Thank You, GG
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G: Answers in red:
1) How many managers do you expect to participate to this event? A likely range of total attendees is 140 to 200. The 2011 Summit was around 160.
2) To be only member of the TDA forum without being “certified” is enough to participate? Certification is not required to attend the Summit. Good question, because the TDA Exam platform will close for updating shortly after Summit VI. It will remain closed until Q&A's have been written on the new 2013 Rules. Historically Version 2.0 has not been finalized until at least late August, then figure a few weeks after that at least for the Q&A's... so realistically the exam platform could be closed from early July through mid September. Thus, anyone wanting to obtain TDA Certification should either do so now (it will be good for 2 years), or wait until the exam platform re-opens later in the year.
3) In addition to the voting, shall we have the opportunity to (briefly) speak during the meeting? Any member may speak from the floor on the current agenda topic being discussed. Discussion is to be focused on rules issues: the current rules, proposals for new rules, etc.
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I'm looking forward to seeing lots of our TDA members at the Summit.
Linda Johnson
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Hello,
I'm happy to say that I will be there from France.
Just a point: i wanted to RSVP but never received the following mail:
"You've just been sent an email to confirm your email address.
Please click on the link in this email to confirm your subscription."
Did not find it in my spam neither ... So I confirm here that I will have the pleasure to participate and to play the TDA Tournament.
See you all soon,
GG
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G: No problem, your RSVP is on the list, sometimes that confirmation gets "lost in the mail"
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I´m going to Vegas next week.. Just checked my presence at TDA! Representing Brasil along with my fellow TD Devanir. See u all there!! :)
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Great Elton, see you there. Don't forget the Genesis Bravo Poker Summit just across the street at Caesar's Palace on Tuesday June 25th:
http://www.pokertda.com/forum/index.php?topic=867.0