$$$ Added = Load of Crap (long)

[iba7467]

Another local venue has been adding $500 twice weekly to a local tournament. I thought of having one at our pool room. Upon researching tournament payouts on the AZ website I have found that the added $$$ is not so much at all.

Last week one such tournament was brought to light (I will not mention the name). Advertising $2500 added, actually added $1025.

A much larger promotion (I will not name... PM if really that interested) is regularly having $$$ added, here are there numbers.

Supposed addition $1500, actual $145
Supposed addition $1500, actual $325
Supposed addition $1000, actually took an extra $335

I understand tournament directors must make money, but greens fees in a money added tournament is counterproductive. Why are these individuals not more honest.

If our local tournament has 20 players at $10 per player =$200 + $500 added = $700 payout, then $700 is paid out. Why do pool players not acknowledge this.

Sorry, this began as a genuine question; but the more I researched, the more irritated I became.

Maybe I should advertise $100 entry (less greens fees, we will not mention these greens fees are $100) $25,000 added based on 250 players.

 

[DR Pool]

Added money only please

Added money should be just that. Tournament Directors fees
and green fees should not be a part of this equation.

Promotion. $2500 Added should be added
$2500 Guaranteed Added definately added
$2500 based on 64 players. $2500 is pro-rated
according to the actual number of players in attendance.

All three acceptable. First one questionable


Entry Fees $50 entry / no green fees
$50 entry fees/$10 green fee
Both acceptable

TD Fees At no time should TD fees come out of either.