Grand Slam of Slots

[Nifty29]

Ive been trying like hell since it started but I cant snag a seat

Ive given up now as Im just not spending $100's more trying to continue etc when some players will continue 20 times.

Good luck to those who made it!

[vinylweatherman]

Originally Posted by Jasminebed

Oh, I do have another question. Is the prize paid in the currency the player plays in? Or is it in euros, with all the rebuys and/or continues being converted to euros as well?

If it is like the other tournaments, then EVERYTHING will be done in Euros, and if your account is in a different currency, a conversion will be done.

When you rebuy, continue, or indeed buy in, you will get a box that tells you the amount charged in the currency of the TOURNAMENT, and ALSO the amount of credits in your account currency that will be deducted. The conversion rate is down to MGS, and I do not know what rate they are using, but I bet it is "tourist" rather than "money market" since this will give them a small slice of commission.

I suspect this tournament is in Euros because many US players have been shed, and NO new ones are allowed to join, giving them an increasing player base likely to identify more with the Euro than the US Dollar. The legalisation of "remote gambling" in the UK, and regulatory frameworks within the EU makes the Euro the best choice for marketing such a big event. We may even see more tournaments converted to Euros, whereas all until now have used the Dollar.

[gloria460]

I pretty much play the free ones and the vip. I've only did a rebuy on one feeder as I can't compete with those that have over 3mil points and hundreds of thousands in coins. I don't believe a US player will win due to UIGEA. If they can't pay out progressives how in the world would they pay out a mil.

[Mark_32Red]

Originally Posted by Jasminebed

Oh, I do have another question. Is the prize paid in the currency the player plays in? Or is it in euros, with all the rebuys and/or continues being converted to euros as well?

All of the prizes, rebuys etc are in Euros and will be converted at the time of purchase/payout.

[trade]

Originally Posted by vinylweatherman

I have been offered THREE seats so far

I don't think it matters though, as you only need ONE because of "unlimited" rebuys.

Perhaps there are unlimited re-buys, but I think the real advantage would come from continued play which are limited.
From Jackpot Factory T & C's:

Grand Slam of Slots €1,000,000 Tournament Rules
•Each player will receive 9,000 coins with one hour “Play Time” in which to play them.
•Play will end once the player has used up all 9,000 coins or 1 hour passes – whichever comes first.
•A player may choose to purchase up to three (3) “Continue Play” options:
?Playing time: 30 minutes
?Coins: 4,500 coins
?Costs: €20
•Minimum bet: 1
•Maximum bet: 75
•Minimum number of players: 482
•Maximum number of player: 9,000
•Only a player’s highest score will be recorded and added to the leaderboard and qualify for a prize. Previous lower scores will not qualify for any additional prizes.

Also note.. limited to 9000 players? Does anyone think this gives you great odds?

[Jasminebed]

Originally Posted by trade

Also note.. limited to 9000 players? Does anyone think this gives you great odds?

There are 450 prizes, starting with 1000 euros. Some of them are very odd positions.

So, I figure that is 1 in 20 chance of 1000 euros or better. I remain optimistic.

[trade]

Originally Posted by Jasminebed

There are 450 prizes, starting with 1000 euros. Some of them are very odd positions.

So, I figure that is 1 in 20 chance of 1000 euros or better. I remain optimistic.

Hmmm... I see the payout starts at 1 Million and quickly go down from there as shown here:
Position Prize No of winners
1st €1,000,000 1
2nd €50,000 1
3rd €25,000 1
4th €10,000 1
5th €7,500 1
6th-10th €5,000 5
11th-20th €2,500 10
21st-50th €1,000 30
51st-150th €500 100
151st-250th €250 100
251st-450th €100 200
Specials* €1,000 32

* Special prizes will be awarded to lucky Grand Slam players after the close of the tournament.

i.e. to qualify for a 1000 Euro or better prize, you have to place in the top 50... so, how can that be 1 in 20 when there are 9000 players? And what do you mean re. "very odd positions" unless you are referring to "special prizes" which still, from what I can see does not give you a 1 in 20 chance by any stretch. I share your optimism because it sure beats lottery odds, but....

[Jasminebed]

Originally Posted by trade

Hmmm... I see the payout starts at 1 Million and quickly go down from there as shown here:
Position Prize No of winners
1st €1,000,000 1
2nd €50,000 1
3rd €25,000 1
4th €10,000 1
5th €7,500 1
6th-10th €5,000 5
11th-20th €2,500 10
21st-50th €1,000 30
51st-150th €500 100
151st-250th €250 100
251st-450th €100 200
Specials* €1,000 32

* Special prizes will be awarded to lucky Grand Slam players after the close of the tournament.

i.e. to qualify for a 1000 Euro or better prize, you have to place in the top 50... so, how can that be 1 in 20 when there are 9000 players? And what do you mean re. "very odd positions" unless you are referring to "special prizes" which still, from what I can see does not give you a 1 in 20 chance by any stretch. I share your optimism because it sure beats lottery odds, but....

My mistake, 1/20 at 100 euros or better. And the specials come in a weird positions:

Special Positions- win €1,000 each: 76th, 128th, 178th, 227th, 277th, 332nd, 376th, 474th, 568th, 753rd,947th, 1,177th, 1,627th, 2,013rd, 2,458th, 2,944th, 3,232nd, 3,506th, 3,827th, 4,020th, 4,242nd, 4,588th,5,000th, 5,655th, 5,927th, 6,363rd, 6,941st, 7,126th, 7,411st, 7,813rd, 8,007th and 8,328th.

I'm gonna jockey for that 8007th place

[Mark_32Red]

Originally Posted by Jasminebed

Special Positions- win €1,000 each: 76th, 128th, 178th, 227th, 277th, 332nd, 376th, 474th, 568th, 753rd,947th, 1,177th, 1,627th, 2,013rd, 2,458th, 2,944th, 3,232nd, 3,506th, 3,827th, 4,020th, 4,242nd, 4,588th,5,000th, 5,655th, 5,927th, 6,363rd, 6,941st, 7,126th, 7,411st, 7,813rd, 8,007th and 8,328th.

...and don't forget the all-important Casinomeister position:

http://www.casinomeister.com/forums/...aderboard.html

[Jackpot Factory]

Originally Posted by trade

Perhaps there are unlimited re-buys, but I think the real advantage would come from continued play which are limited.

Actually, trade, let me clarify this. You get an unlimited number of Rebuys, and with each Rebuy, you can use up to three Continue Play options.

And for those of you who haven’t yet won a ticket in a feeder tournament, don’t worry - there’s still time. Jackpot Factory casinos will be running some special promotions where you can win a ticket to the Grand Slam of Slots by playing in the casino, so stay tuned.

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Good luck to everyone!

David