Just a couple of minor points of etiquette about cash games at Pepper St. None of this stuff has ever been a problem, but I think it can't hurt to keep these basics in mind - especially since we've only recently delved into the realm of slightly higher stakes for our cash game play.
Unlike a tournament, you don't really have to be on time. You can be a bit late and that's just fine. As a matter of common courtesy to the other players, you should call the host if you are going to be more than 30 minutes late. If you are going to be substantially late (say an hour or more) it's best to clear it with the host well ahead of time.
Along this same line, it is bad etiquette to play for less than three hours. It's also not a good idea to play for the bare minimum amount of time and then leave abruptly without warning. Just to be safe, if you plan to leave before closing time (which is midnight at Pepper St.) it's best to let everyone know well ahead of time.
It's a very good idea to set a financial limit for yourself, and stick to it. We are definitely playing at a higher level than the tournaments now, and the last thing this host wants is for anyone to go home out of money they can't afford to lose.
Along these lines, I'd say that if you would be in deep agony if you dropped three or four buy-ins, then this probably isn't the game for you. Showing up with the intention to only spend $40 is playing with scared money, and it isn't really fair to the other players if you have to leave after one bad round of Pot Limit Omaha.
In a nutshell, you should look at the game as a chance to have fun. Not to supplement your income or angle shoot your way to victory. We will always be first and foremost a friendly game with friendly people. If you lose your full limit, think of it as a big bar tab on you. More than likely, someone else will get it next time.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
H.O. Tournament (Hold-Em & Omaha/8) Report 11/22/08
For the second month in a row, we had 16 players. But with Omaha/8 thrown in to the mix the rebuys and action were even more furious, with the prize pool swelling to over $400. This was also one of the longest tournaments in recent memory, with the final hand playing out at 12:30!
The first player out was Bill K. who has gone deep on many occasions at Pepper Street.
We got down to one table at approximately 11pm, I made a unilateral decision to go to one table during the third break, even though we were still at 10 players. I didn't want to have to break again, right after a scheduled break. It didn't take long for one of the many short stacks to go out and bring it to an official final table of 9.
The bubble this time around would receive an amazing prize - a DVD of "Goonies"! Dan G. set his eyes on this prize, and masterfully maneuvered his stack into position to bust out just in time.
Fourth place went to Tony G. who finished his evening after a roller coaster run of both enormous and tiny chip counts with a $42 cash.
The third place finisher was John S. who was out when the board failed to improve his high ace against a pocket pair of jacks. He pocketed $63 and his carpooling buddy Bill K. was finally able to get home.
Finally, it was down to Dr. David M. and yours truly, his brother. Let me take this moment to say a big thanks to Marc F. and Jason H. who stayed to help shuffle and deal respectively.
The epic heads up battle ended with a wimper when my A6 failed to improve against David's pocket 3's. This was David M.'s THIRD title this year, the most of any player at Pepper St. in 2008. He took home the "World Class H.O." trophy as well as $189. This was my third second place finish out of the last four tournaments - always a bridesmaid! (Though a bridesmaid with $126!)
And so that will do it for tournaments this year! Thanks so much to everyone who made poker at Pepper St. such a success; I'm truly blessed to have such a great group of skilled and friendly poker players.
There is one more evening of cash game play scheduled for Friday night, December 5th. Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot! For those who can't make it, have a very Happy holiday season and new year!
The first player out was Bill K. who has gone deep on many occasions at Pepper Street.
We got down to one table at approximately 11pm, I made a unilateral decision to go to one table during the third break, even though we were still at 10 players. I didn't want to have to break again, right after a scheduled break. It didn't take long for one of the many short stacks to go out and bring it to an official final table of 9.
The bubble this time around would receive an amazing prize - a DVD of "Goonies"! Dan G. set his eyes on this prize, and masterfully maneuvered his stack into position to bust out just in time.
Fourth place went to Tony G. who finished his evening after a roller coaster run of both enormous and tiny chip counts with a $42 cash.
The third place finisher was John S. who was out when the board failed to improve his high ace against a pocket pair of jacks. He pocketed $63 and his carpooling buddy Bill K. was finally able to get home.
Finally, it was down to Dr. David M. and yours truly, his brother. Let me take this moment to say a big thanks to Marc F. and Jason H. who stayed to help shuffle and deal respectively.
The epic heads up battle ended with a wimper when my A6 failed to improve against David's pocket 3's. This was David M.'s THIRD title this year, the most of any player at Pepper St. in 2008. He took home the "World Class H.O." trophy as well as $189. This was my third second place finish out of the last four tournaments - always a bridesmaid! (Though a bridesmaid with $126!)
And so that will do it for tournaments this year! Thanks so much to everyone who made poker at Pepper St. such a success; I'm truly blessed to have such a great group of skilled and friendly poker players.
There is one more evening of cash game play scheduled for Friday night, December 5th. Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot! For those who can't make it, have a very Happy holiday season and new year!
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