Information for Landlords
Tired of those quiet evenings with a half-empty pub? Are takings down because you are struggling to find a way of attracting new customers? Are your regulars bored of the same-old functions and in need of entertaining? If you looking for that special something to bring in the customers and increase your income then the Nuts Poker League will come to your rescue.
"Just a quick note to say a bit about the way the Nuts poker has improved our business. We started out pretty quiet on a Wednesday, but since starting poker, things have really improved. Last week we had 20 players in, plus it makes a good atmosphere which attracts other customers.
The Nuts Poker league is very profesionally run and managed, it has increased turnover and is attracting the right sort of clientell. I would thoroughly recomend it to any establishment.
I would also like to thank Jacqueline, Peter and Chris for all the effort they have put into making the events so sucessfull.
Nigel Waters
Licensee
(The Plough Hotel)"
Texas Hold'em Poker has exploded in the UK and Europe, attracting huge media coverage and is becoming the fastest growing pass-time in the UK today. Live Pub Poker Tournaments are bringing in customers to venues and provides a refreshing alternative or complimentary addition to traditional pub entertainment such as pub quizzes.
But we are not just any poker establishment. The hugely successful Nuts Poker League is the largest poker league operator in the UK with a membership base totalling thousands, and continues to go from strength to strength. And there is no need for a special license.
Each venue has its own league table with the players competing for points, which are accumulated and entered onto the league table each week.
At the end of each three monthly season the top 25% of players from each venue qualify for a Regional Final, where they will compete in a Tournament to win prizes and seats for the next National Final where major cash prizes are on offer.
There are two options available for venues, both of which are guaranteed success.
1. Self-run Option
There are already plenty of successful self-run venues. If you, or one of your patrons, understands the rules of Texas Hold'em Poker then self-running is an option, and this is reflected in the costs. We will provide assistance in getting you started, and give you or a nominated person access to our website so that results can be entered in a timely manner. This keeps your players happy, and encourages them to return on a weekly basis.
Promotional Material, along with instructions will be sent to your venue.
2. With a Tournament Director
Provided there is one operating within your area and available on the night you request, a Tournament Director will register all players, set-up and take down the equipment, settle any hand ranking issues, time and raise the blinds, chip players up, teach new players to play, and encourage others to join in.
It could not be easier to join the Nuts Poker League. Just pick one of your quiet nights and let us know the day you wish to start. We will do everything from there and provide you with posters to ensure all of your patrons are aware of the event.
Most tournaments start at 7:30 or 8:00pm. The event will last approximately three hours but landlords and reminded that player numbers determines the exact timing of the event.
The seasons run from January 1 to March 31, April 1 to June 30, July 1 to September 30, and October 1 to December 31.
Each player is registered and issued a membership number the first time they play. To join the league players simply need to turn up at a venue, we suggest 15-20 minutes before advertised start time.
Players gain points each time they play with the aim to be in the top 25 % at their venue at the end of the season which will earn them an invite to a quarterly Regional Poker Tournament. At this Tournament a certain number of players will then qualify for the next National Final. The number of players that qualify from each Regional Final is calculated fairly according to the number of players in each region.
The National Finals are held during May & November, at which the top players from each Regional Event over the past six months play against each other, to try and win major prizes.
A player can play at as many venues as they wish, and will appear in the league table of each venue. A new player can join at any stage of the season.
Venues can join at any stage of the season, but must have staged a minimum of four events in a season for their players to qualify through to the Regional Tournament.
Click below for Gambling Commission Guidance
http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/pdf/Poker%20in%20pubs%20-%20July%202009.pdf
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FAQ
How do I join The Nuts Poker League?
That's easy! Just pick one of your quiet nights and let us know the day you wish to start. We will do everything from there and provide you with posters to ensure all of your patrons are aware of the event.
How long does the tournament last for?
Most tournaments start at 7:30 - 8:00pm. The event will last approx. 3 hours. Player numbers determines the timing of the event.