2012.03

All I can say after watching some of the overhead video that I recorded last night, is that I really need to wear a hat.

Otherwise, it was a delightful evening that saw 21 players gather around 3 tables in the garage around back.

Originally we had 24 players scheduled to make it, but three had to cancel at the last minute.  This is absolutely fine, because they all called and let me know.  One player even called at 7pm - again, this is FINE.  Not a big deal whatsoever to pull a stack and a chair before the tournament starts or as it begins.  I appreciate the players letting me know, and I hope they can make it next time.

We had 6 rebuys before the break, but no busts.  The first to hit the rail after the break was Amy L., who has a preference, as many good players do, of going big or going home.

What started as a slow trickle soon turned into a flurry of eliminations, with table 3 breaking at just after 10 and a final table being drawn at 10:50pm.

Our 7th place finisher and DVD "bubble" was Jeff M.

The money back "bubble" was sixth place finisher John S. who received $40.

Five handed play, as seen in the video, lasted for a good two hands before Tony G. busted in fifth for $70 plus $10 in bounty money.

After coloring up the black chips four handed play continued with three Mike's and one Chris.  Which led to a good dozen or so remarks from me like "I like how Mike played that hand, but Mike really screwed it up."  It was very funny EVERY TIME.

It was over a half hour before the next victim fell, Mike K. who despite live cards couldn't outrun Mike M.'s overs.  Mike M. needed the influx of chips badly after having his stack decimated earlier by Mike P.'s kings.  Mike K. took home $100 for fourth place.

Like the gentleman he is, Mike K. stayed on until the end, shuffling and dealing for the rest of the night.  Thanks so much Mike K.!

Mike M. was well on his way to the chip lead when his AJ ran into my Aces after a very reasonable four bet.  With less than 35 big blinds on the table total, it was time to go and luck would rule the rest of the evening.

Mike M. busted a couple of hands later and took home $120 plus $10 in bounty monies.

Then it was just yours truly and Mike P.  With Mike having me covered by just a bit and the blinds gi-normous, I suggested an even chop of first and second place money - $250 apiece.  Mike agreed, and we played for the points and the trophy.

Mike quickly built up his lead, and then lost with his K10 to my 107 when I turned trips.  Despite me getting my money in bad, that is - dominated, two more times, I managed to suck out on Mike both times.  But the fourth time I got it in super lousy, Mike's hand finally held and he barely had me covered.

So Mike P. takes down his second tournament in a row, getting top points and the trophy!  Well done Mike!  After only cashing once last season, it looks like the curse of the PSP Player Of the Year winner only lasts 12 months or so.  Hang in there Dog and Marc! :)


Our next tournament is the last Saturday of next month, April 28th at 7pm.  Stay tuned for the evite to come shortly.

And don't forget about our April 21st World Series of Poker satellite.  We start at noon - read the below post for all the details.  As of right now, we are awarding two $1000 seats to the WSOP!   If for some reason you are not on the evite and want to be, please let me know!

There may or may not be a cash game on an upcoming Friday night.  Stay tuned, and remember that long time regulars get the evite first.  If the table doesn't fill I invite newer players.

Until then, ship it!