Where did all the people come from?!? I think that we were talking in the vacinity of 130+ people turning up for a game last night. It came oh so very close to turning into complete chaos but the NPL staff kicked up a gear to keep everything running smoothly. I really do have to commend the NPL staff for doing a blo00dy great job at keeping everything in order in an emergency due to an unexpected number of players.
With such a huge number of people walking in the doors there was still a huge line to register at the normal start time and, thankfully for all concerned, the games start was pushed back 30 minutes. From there, the game got underway with some amazingly high number of reserves as there were only 9x 10 seater tables available. Let me tell you it was pretty packed in the poker area
But before you could really think about how many reserves would be constantly coming to the table after the first break with a minimal amount of chips, the calvary arrived with another 3 tables that were promptly set up to accomodate the numbers as well as 6million TD/TA's to help out.There was also a LOT of need to shuffle players around as the numbers dwindled and I personally think the staff did an excellent job at keeping the tables as full and even as they could. Having sat down for a couple of hands and then having the table broken up many times in succession during the course of the evening, it was done well every time.
I didn't actually get to see the end of the game as, in a hissyfit, after a very poor decision on my part I blew out in 18th I left. And that was around 10 past 11. With the number of chips in play, I'd imagine the game would have gone for close to another hour as there were some imposing towers on the tables
If there was anyone else that was there, and I know there has to be a few of you
, post your thoughts... good or bad on what you thought.Last thing... great team effort NPL!
