If he stays with a 128 player field and $1,000 entry, then I will go on record right now, and guarantee you that he won't get a full field.
2014 US Open 9-Ball Championship: 128-player field, $1,000 entry fee
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If he stays with a 128 player field and $1,000 entry, then I will go on record right now, and guarantee you that he won't get a full field.
Has there ever been a 128 player tournament that filled up at 1k a pop? Barry needs to hire or ask someone that has promoted 128+ tournaments and let him tell Barry that it won't work. The more I think of this the more I feel Barry really doesn't want to put on anything put a big tournament. Johnnyt
FYI:
Today Barry Behrman said he'd bet 10K that this event would fill up...
I aint lyin to ya..
Listen for yourself:
www.americanbilliardradio.com
Today Barry Behrman said he'd bet 10K that this event would fill up...
I aint lyin to ya..
Listen for yourself:
www.americanbilliardradio.com
To whom it may concern: Make him post.
Johnny, just for the record, the Swanee field is 192 players over 2 days. :thumbup:
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dom_poppa
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When you cut the field in half, you better at least add more money to the pot more than what it was originally. Raising the entry fee is to make up for the dead money from the amateurs who think they have a chance at playing. That is fine by getting rid of the dreamers but not at the expense of raising the entry fee to make up for the lack of players.
Trust me, he has this figured out where he would still have enough money in the pot to entice players and get rid of the dead ringers at the same time.
This will work and he will get a full tournament, IF and that is a big one, he at least raises the added money portion of the tournament.
I hope he is not stupid enough to count on the players' own money to make the pot huge. With a raised entry, the promoter also must raise his added pot like the players.
Trust me, he has this figured out where he would still have enough money in the pot to entice players and get rid of the dead ringers at the same time.
This will work and he will get a full tournament, IF and that is a big one, he at least raises the added money portion of the tournament.
I hope he is not stupid enough to count on the players' own money to make the pot huge. With a raised entry, the promoter also must raise his added pot like the players.
dom_poppa
Banned
Basically this.
FAIL...math much?
ya don't suggest it then.....make it happen
Will he post the 0k? Johnnyt
That, I would bet on!!
Barry has read this thread and others about the Open, and here is what he has to say:
Barry Behrman took some time on Thursday to respond to some of the comments regarding his recent US Open announcement...
From Mr. Behrman: "Thank you all for your replies and concerns on this years U.S. Open. I have read every post thus far so allow me to explain.
First of all, the most important factor is to have the entire event in one room only. And now, by having 9 tables in the main ball room with the same set up with less tables on each side, 4 tables each side, and almost a mirror image of the conference center, viewing for our VIP seats and general admissions will be grand for all.
Also with 128 players max, this will allow us to run the event beginning Monday morning instead of Sunday.
Match times Monday thru Friday will be 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. for day matches, and only two rounds of prime time matches at 8 P.M. and 10 P.M. Isn’t that wonderful. Either go to bed or to Q Masters a lot sooner.
My expenses back at the Marriot will be much less as compared to the past events, due to the electrical already being paid for, less staff and much more. This will still enable me to add $50,000.00 to the entry fees.
Having $1,000.00 entry fees while paying down to 48th place receiving double the entry at $2,000.00, will insure a field of top players and by leaving First Place at $25,000.00, that should be enough for our Champion as his endorsements will be worth much more.
I am so certain the field will fill at 128 players, that I’m willing to put up $10,000.00 if anyone cares to take me up on that bet.
Again, we all want to be in one ballroom and now we can, in a room which is 60x120 instead of 100x200, and everyone will have fantastic seats.
Also by paying deep we will still get many very good players that may not be Superstars of today and by winning 2 matches on the winners side they win an automatic $2,000.00. The payout increments really look evenly spread out and attractive.
No one pays past 32 spots with 128 players except myself going to 33-48 at $2,000.00.
Lastly, I would like to remind everyone that all players were paid on time last year with all funds coming from the U.S. Open account, which we will use again. Sixty days out, Suntrust Bank will set up an account along with myself.
I read every post and will continue to and I appreciate your advice as well as your good wishes. Please give me more fuel and let’s have a great 39th U. S. Open!
VIP seat info and players entry fees will be available soon."
Article on AzBilliards Main Page ---> HERE
Barry Behrman took some time on Thursday to respond to some of the comments regarding his recent US Open announcement...
From Mr. Behrman: "Thank you all for your replies and concerns on this years U.S. Open. I have read every post thus far so allow me to explain.
First of all, the most important factor is to have the entire event in one room only. And now, by having 9 tables in the main ball room with the same set up with less tables on each side, 4 tables each side, and almost a mirror image of the conference center, viewing for our VIP seats and general admissions will be grand for all.
Also with 128 players max, this will allow us to run the event beginning Monday morning instead of Sunday.
Match times Monday thru Friday will be 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. for day matches, and only two rounds of prime time matches at 8 P.M. and 10 P.M. Isn’t that wonderful. Either go to bed or to Q Masters a lot sooner.
My expenses back at the Marriot will be much less as compared to the past events, due to the electrical already being paid for, less staff and much more. This will still enable me to add $50,000.00 to the entry fees.
Having $1,000.00 entry fees while paying down to 48th place receiving double the entry at $2,000.00, will insure a field of top players and by leaving First Place at $25,000.00, that should be enough for our Champion as his endorsements will be worth much more.
I am so certain the field will fill at 128 players, that I’m willing to put up $10,000.00 if anyone cares to take me up on that bet.
Again, we all want to be in one ballroom and now we can, in a room which is 60x120 instead of 100x200, and everyone will have fantastic seats.
Also by paying deep we will still get many very good players that may not be Superstars of today and by winning 2 matches on the winners side they win an automatic $2,000.00. The payout increments really look evenly spread out and attractive.
No one pays past 32 spots with 128 players except myself going to 33-48 at $2,000.00.
Lastly, I would like to remind everyone that all players were paid on time last year with all funds coming from the U.S. Open account, which we will use again. Sixty days out, Suntrust Bank will set up an account along with myself.
I read every post and will continue to and I appreciate your advice as well as your good wishes. Please give me more fuel and let’s have a great 39th U. S. Open!
VIP seat info and players entry fees will be available soon."
Article on AzBilliards Main Page ---> HERE
I agree about the length. The Super Billiards Expo is 4 days in length, and that's plenty, requiring one to only have to worry about 2 days of missing work if one wants to attend the entire festivities.
But he wants to have a comfortable venue with good times for matches. Logistically speaking, this new setup sounds much better, I think.
I like the idea that Barry is trying to make changes for the better.
