Become a Poker Venue

    Amateur Poker Players League (Europe) Ltd  - APPL(E) is designed to meet the exploding world-wide demand for opportunities to learn and play Texas Hold'em Poker.

    Our business model is patterned from the highly successful model currently enjoying record growth in the United States. Texas Hold'em in the UK is currently showing all signs of poising for similar growth ... a few of these signs are: internet activity, television coverage, celebrity tournament events, regular newspaper coverage and concept recognition amongst the general public.

    A primary reason for success is the unique way in which APPL(E) Poker League meet the needs of all involved.

    Players

    • Weekly Leagues provide a free opportunity to learn and play Texas Hold'em Poker (Venue cover charge and drinks not included).
    • Internet Players can benefit by playing 'in person' to capture the all important body language 'reads' not available on-line whilst taking their game to 'the next level'.
    • Social players will forge new friendships within a group sharing similar interests.
    • League nights provide a friendly, competitive environment which satisfies the universal desire for instant gratification.
    • An opportunity to develop and improve skills at one's own pace with measured results.
    • Through league participation and success, points are accumulated towards invitations to Regional Tournaments with trophies and valuable prizes to be shared by the top players on the day.
    • Great networking opportunity.
    • Enjoy the game without 'Gambling'.

    ABSOLUTELY NO MONEY MAY BE WAGERED AT LEAGUE EVENTS EXCEPT FOR ORGANISED SMALL STAKES GAMBLING!

    Venue Sponsors

    • Opportunity to recapture entertainment market share.
    • Take greater control of customer flow on otherwise slow nights.
    • Build a core of passionately consistent patrons.
    • Make consistent use of previously under-utilised fixed cost space.
    • Opportunity each week for existing customers to bring friends/family/business associates to your venue.
    • Players from surrounding areas will be introduced to your venue.
    • Enjoy the fruits of increased profitability.

    What does APPL(E) Ltd provide?

    1. Poker tabletops - Octagonal 4' X 4' with 8 player stations each
    2. Poker Chips
    3. Playing Cards
    4. Trained Venue Manager to facilitate playing session and help to drive food and drink sales
    5. Infrastructure to account for members' points totals as well as other supporting features.
    6. Comprehensive Website including a Players Forum
    7. Quarterly Regional Invitational Tournaments
    8. Structured learning for novices
    9. Promotion Ideas Pack to help you maximise attendance
    10. Ambassador Scheme which rewards existing members for referring new members

    * Regional Invitational Tournaments take place at the end of each of APPL(E)'s four seasons of play.

    What does the Venue Sponsor provide?

    1. Designated space to hold the poker session(s)
    2. Tables upon which poker tabletops will sit (MDF 46" x 7ml discs if required)
    3. Chairs
    4. Staff for meeting the eating/drinking needs of the players (Table Service to maximise revenues)
    5. Promotion of upcoming Texas Hold'em Poker nights among current patron database and within surrounding community
    6. Prizes on the night (typically a bottle of wine for the top 2 finishers) NB Confirm legality with your local Licensing Officer .... differing interpretations result in different local rules on the awarding of nightly prizes.
    7. Agreement to Amateur Poker Players League (Europe) Ltd Venue Sponsor Package **

    ** We work with each of our Venues to design a start-up package to minimise investment during the development phase. Venues provide an economical buffet and entertaining "Poker Night" in return for a Cover Charge* paid by each participant.

    APPL(E) will accept as full payment from the venue £5 + VAT per player leaving all the takings behind the bar plus any excesses from the cover charges for the venue, subject to a minimum payment of £150 + VAT for up to 30 players. Each additional player will be charged at £5 + VAT per player with no maximum.

    APPL(E) fun and competitive turnkey " Poker Nights" combined with venues motivated to capitalize on the fastest growing leisure time activity in the world is a fantastic win/win opportunity.

    We look forward to the possibility of working, playing and profiting together soon.

    To register your interest in becoming an APPL(E) Poker venue please contact us by mailing brief details of your venue name, location, telephone number and your name to info@appleholdem.com and we'll be in touch with you as soon as possible..