Unfortunately the local pool halls just don't support the players like they used to. I guess in the end it is the regulars that get burned.

I've been to many $500-$1000 added tournaments over the years and I just can't understand why a place like Shooters doesn’t host at least a couple per year. Would it really hurt to host a couple tournaments?

I don't see how a 40+ player tournament with $500 added isn't at least a break even deal. At Duck's two weeks ago they had 70+ players over two days for a $1000 added tournament. I guarantee those 70 players spent an average of $15 bucks each just on drinks over the course of the tournament (some much more!). In fact, a lot of the players were also willing to spring for a hotel. That is without Shooters wonderful kitchen added to the mix!!

Is it such a bad thing to give something back to the players that support your establishment and host a break even or better event occasionally?

And don't forget;

Let's just say it's a $35-40 entry fee. Usually the room that hosts the tournament will take out about $10/player for table time. If you get 50 players there's your $500 added right there. The only thing it costs them then, even if they sell NO food or alcohol, is the wear & tear on the tables that probably are going to be rented out anyway because they have so many of them to start with.

Just my two cents. I also would like to see more tournaments like this locally. Back when CR's used to have the MPBA tournaments on the big table, they used to have 2-3 $4-500 added tournaments A MONTH during pool season.

Going out of town & having to get a hotel etc. is just too hard to break even unless you finish very high in the tournament. It would be nice if the local rooms (Shooter's, BSC, or CR's) would host more of these.

-Dave

In reference to Ducks tourney I would say at least 25% of the field spent $80 to $100 on food and drinks.

Does the $1000 added NYE Tournament at Biff's count? If you're looking for something soon try this one. It's coming up in just a few days. I still have a few spots open for preregistration. It's a great event and also has a lot of history. Give me a call if your interested.

Comfort Inn Northtown in Coon Rapids has offered a special rate of $67.50 for NYE night and I'll pick you up and bring you back so you don't have to worry about driving.

The only way I can beat that is let people sleep under the tables. :)

Dean
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