2013.10

A warm October Saturday night saw 20 enthusiastic poker players gather round the felt for some No Limit Texas Hold-em tournament poker action.

And doggie makes 21.

This month we had ZERO players bust out before the break - yay.  After the break PSP Vet and two time Player of the Year Mike P. was first to hit the rail but seemed happy to get going as his Santa Ana wind induced allergies seemed to be rather out of control.

Thereafter the action continued as it usually does, first a trickle, then a tumble and then a tumult.  The sexy red table was this month's table of doom - thankfully I didn't play there.

Brand spankin' new player and friendly fella Colin, who was brought in by Paul C. fell victim to a set over set and we redrew to a final table shortly thereafter as 11pm approached.

The final table was a spanking good time.  But just before it formed we had this interesting hand;  Julie A. rivered an ace high flush but reluctantly called off Marc F.'s chunky value bet on the river as she correctly deduced that she was beat and he did indeed have the straight flush.

Six card straight flush = yucky icky stinky poo-poo.

But despite this poker pile driver Julie battled back and it was Marc who found himself finishing in 6th on the money back bubble.

My brother the good doctor David busted next in fifth for double his buy-in.  This marks his 4th cash in 5 tournaments played this year - including a first place and two second place finishes.

Amy L. rode her roller coaster stack up and down until finally settling for fourth place and $80 as well.

Poker mad man slash genius Josh F. took down third place and $100.

Yours truly battled it out long and hard with Julie for the trophy - actually it was one hand and Julie got it in good and her cards held up.  Well done Julie!  This is her second trophy this year as well as a top cash prize of $300.

The Tigers may have lost - but I won!  Detroit represent!

Our next monthly event will be on Saturday, November 9th at 7pm, hope you all can make it!