[DEEJAY]

I think you started off on the wrong foot by limiting your players to begin with,the amount of tables you say you have is plenty(3), your thinking that everyone has to be seated at the same time which is ideal but not neccessary, I play at local venues where all they have is two tables, you get your name on the list and are seated accordingly, they seat 11 at a table i really don't like this but it's what they do, blinds stay at a constant level until all players waiting have been seated, at times there are anywhere from 38 to 48 players signed up to play, some are no shows some are late add ons to the list, i should add that the first 22 players draw for their seats, a heart table, a spade table, cards ace through jack of each suit on table! Then as people are eliminated from event the next person on list takes the seat but has to wait for the blind button to pass before he is able to play, when the last player is seated the blinds will start to go up after the timer is re-set! I know this will not help you right now but maybe this will help out later just something for you to consider!