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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Q: Have the tax letters for 2007 gone out yet?

A: Yes. If you did not receive yours, please contact us to let us know. [ E-mail ].


Q: Is my donation tax deductible?

A: Yes, your donation to Access Information, Inc. is tax deductible. However, it may not be 100% deductible due to food and drinks.


Q: What is the buyin for this event?

A: The buyin for this event is a tax-deductible $150 donation to Access Information, Inc.


Q: Will there be rebuys and addons during this event?

A: Yes. This is a charity event, and the first prize is valued at $10,000. There will be unlimited rebuys for $100 until 3pm, and then a final add-on for $100 at 3pm.


Q: Will there be food at the event?

A: Yes. Lunch will be served buffet style at 11:30am and dinner will be served buffet style at 5:30pm. These meals are included in your buyin.


Q: Will you be accepting credit cards for rebuys and add-ons at the event?

A: Yes. We will be accepting Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards.


Q: If I win the Paradise Island trip, can I choose when I will take my trip?

A: Yes. However, we need a reasonable amount of time to make the reservations and confirm availability (30 days would be appreciated).


Q: How many people can I take on the trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas?

A: The second prize for this tournament is a week long vacation for two people at Club Land Or Resort. This includes lodging and a full mealplan for two - airfare NOT included. The villa you will be staying in has one bedroom, but also has a pullout couch. You may bring up to four people on this trip that can stay in the villa, however Access Information, Inc. will only be responsible for meal plans for two people, and no airfare is included.


Q: I have played in three satellites now and I am still planning on buying into the event. Will my satellite donations be added to my tax deductible donation letter?

A: Yes. All monies each individual has spent on this tournament are being tracked, however please know that we do not send any tax deduction letters for any amount under $250 unless either a) you request the form, or b) you have played in the tournament. If you would like to request a tax deduction letter, click here.


Q: I paid for my seat then I won a satellite. What are my other options?

A: If you pay in advance, but then win a satellite tournament you may sell your initial buyin to another party. However, you must notify Access Information, Inc. with the name and e-mail address of the individual who bought your seat. Or, you can use your initial buyin to be credited during the tournament for rebuys and add-ons. At the end of the tournament if you still have a credit from your initial buyin, you may request a refund for the difference if you do not wish to donate the monies. If you do request a refund that amount will also be deducted from your tax deductible letter.


Q: Will there be tables and dealers at this event?

A: Yes. We will definitely have tables and are currently looking into the options of having dealers.


Q: What kind of playing cards will we be using for this tournament?

A: Copag Cards have donated 24 sets of their playing cards for this tournament.


Q: If I have prepaid for this tournament and I am late, what happens?

A: if you are late to the tournament and you have prepaid, your chips will be set at your table and you will be blinded out until you arrive.


Q: What time will the tournament start and end?

A: Cards are scheduled to turn at 12 noon and the tournament should be over by 10:30pm.


Q: What if I completely forget about the tournament. Can I get a refund?

A: No. We cannot issue a refund for missing this tournament unless there are well documented extenuating circumstances. Our board of directors must approve any refunds dispursed for this event.


Q: Will it be allowable to play a cash side game after I am eliminated?

A: Absolutely not. There can be no cash games at this event. Any person trying to start, or participating in a cash game will be asked to leave the premises immediately.


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