zoo tsunami relief tourney

[GrannyMae]

i've made an 'executive decision' and gone ahead and created a tourney as discussed in another thread.

this sunday at 6p EST there will be a private tourney at pokerstars. all those who money will donate 1/2 of their winnings (or more if they choose) to the red cross.

the buy in is $10. the structure is NLHE.

the tournament is now posted as "Zoo Tsunami Relief" under the private tab. it is tourney number 4248593

those in the money will transfer me 1/2 their winnings after the tourney, i will match that amount, and will send it to the american red cross who is accepting donations.

the password is

zoohelp

hope to see you guys on sunday.

let's go nuts and NOT play like a bunch of tightwads. let's have some fun pushing our stacks around and be greatful that we are able to help a bit for the largest natural disaster any of us have ever seen.

[MrX]

Granny..what is your PokerStars name for transfers?

MrX

[GrannyMae]

GrannyMae is my username there.

also, perhaps pokerstars will get on the train here and kick back our entry fee. i will ask them as the tourney approaches.

finally, those that can't make it are more than welcome to send $5 (or $1... anything)

i will make a complete list of the transfers/contributions after the event.

[TylerD]

Is it possible to make it a rebuy event = more $$$ for charity? I'm in either way.

[GrannyMae]

i absolutely LOVE the rebuy aspect, but i also wanted to make sure that all of our newer posters that are operating on a fixed budget would be able to participate. i know that our new members will be playing for the charity aspect, but many of them will also have fun playing for the first time with some of us zoo regulars. that's why i decided to go cheap and encourage the stack shovings to keep it short and fun.

not only that, but this keeps all players donating equally.

great sentiment tho Tyler

[Adde]

finally, those that can't make it are more than welcome to send $5 (or $1... anything)

This is a great initiative for those of us that can't play the tourney. Transfer from "adde1971" is on the way...

Adde

[AtlBrvs4Life]

Great idea Granny. Maybe DrPhysic would be kind enough to send out an e-mail announcement to all the 2+2 SNG regulars. I'm sure that would help the turnout.

[GrannyMae]

great idea if you read this doc.

BUST ME on the match!! i'd love to see a big turnout.

adde: tyvm!

[GrannyMae]

adde has gotten the ball rolling with $50 donation. as i said, i will be posting the complete list of contributors after the tourney, but if that aint' a good start, nothing is!

wtg sweden!

[Brain]

Awesome idea! I'll try to be free at 6 (hope the Jets aren't the second game this weekend!) and stop in for my first taste of Zoo tournament silliness.

Not to hijack the thread (and sorry if Greg J posted here already), he had the idea of using your bonus whoring for some donations too.