There will be an Auction at 11.45a.m.  The 32 Knockout Tournament players will be split into 8 Groups. Each Group of 4 players will then be auctioned off  to the highest bidder. There is no limit to the number of Groups  that players may bid for.  Players may bid for Groups containing themselves.  Non-players may also bid, but these must be done in person. The auction will be split:  70% to the owner of the Winning Player and  30% to the owner of the Running-up Player.  The Auction pertains to the Main Tournament only.