Deposits for guaranteed re-buys

Discussion in 'Ideas to Promote or Improve Tournaments' started by TXtourplayer, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. TXtourplayer

    TXtourplayer Executive Member

    I came up with this idea after hearing about so many tournaments in which out of town players were not getting to purchase re-buys, while the casino locals were offered multiple re-buys for the same event.

    My idea is simple, have the casino charge a $10 deposit for a guaranteed re-buy! If you end up needing the re-buy you simply pay the differance and if not you forfeit the $10 to the casino (like buying re-buy insurance).

    So far I haven't had one player up-set with the $10 deposit fee. I $10 fee to assure you a re-buy on any tournament of $100 and up is not a bad deal and will give you the peace of mind that you'll have it if needed. Hopefully we will never need it...lol.

    If anyone can see any down side please reply. I like this a better then having the casino's charging a vig.
     
    Last edited: Dec 24, 2009
  2. Sandy Eggo

    Sandy Eggo Member

    That would depend on the size of the possible Re-Buy Round if it was a separate Round or if it was just the rest of the seats to fill in the Tournament to "max out"....in Poker, depending the tournament, Re-Buys that are full-Chip Stacks as if you are New to the Game are either limited by # of seats total for the game or a time limit (until the first break).

    Re-Buys that are really "Add-Ons" -- shorter stacks for a smaller value -- are usually available until the first break.

    If you are specifically speaking of a second/3rd/nth attempt to advance in the event, I'd limit it to either one ReBuy per Person or like Paradise Casino in Yuma, AZ (CA) did...run too many tables/seats for the prelim rounds with one or two advance and no wild cards until the Semis with a Quarter-Finals in there as well. (IIRC) -- Richard would clear me up on that, but I know I rebought a few times on one trip.
     

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