BOTL Monthly Texas Hold'em Tourney 5/17/07

[Greg]

So, this is on for Thursday night (5/17) 10 PM EST, and on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 10 PM EST. We will need 10 players so sign up here. Buy-in is $5 plus 5 good cigars (at least $5 and over). There will be a 50/30/20 payout and the winners will keep their 5 cigars. So 1st place recieves 20 cigars, 2nd gets 10 and 3rd will receive 5.

Once you commit, you are in and will be responsible for payment of fees etc, unless an alternate can be found before the starting time.

Please arrive early (like 15 minutes before gametime) just so there is no confusion on how to get on the table etc.

I'm sure there will be tons of questions so post them here.

1. Fredneck send to gpugliese PAID
2. Tedski send to gpugliese PAID
3. mwilson788 send to gpugliese PAID
4. Pharmgator :2nd:
5. jwintosh send to gpugliese PAID
6. Wasch_24 send to pharmgator PAID
7. Boppawasch send to pharmgator PAID
8. Texas_Stang :3rd:
9. gpugliese :1st:
10. Jwrussell send to Texas_Stang

[Greg]

Post here if you are in, not PM.

This will be on a first come first served basis

[Headbanger]

In this week and thanks for setting this up Greg. Thursday will be hit or miss most months, so I better join when I can.

I missed it, but why is there $5 in fees and whom does this go to? Thought was a free set up at BOTL. Also whomever wins third should just keep their sticks vs mailing to someone else.

How are the blinds and how often do they go up?

[tedski]

Yes - and who gets the other 15 cigars?

[Greg]

In this week and thanks for setting this up Greg. Thursday will be hit or miss most months, so I better join when I can.

I missed it, but why is there $5 in fees and whom does this go to? Thought was a free set up at BOTL. Also whomever wins third should just keep their sticks vs mailing to someone else.

How are the blinds and how often do they go up?
There will be 50 cigars in the pool.
1st place gets 25 (4 fivers plus their own)
2nd place gets 15 (2 fivers plus their own)
3rd place gets 10 (1 fiver plus their own)

$5 fee is for me, just kidding, this goes to Eric...I don't think it's free.

Will post more on the game format once I figure that part out :rofl:

[Eric]

I missed it, but why is there $5 in fees and whom does this go to? Thought was a free set up at BOTL. Also whomever wins third should just keep their sticks vs mailing to someone else.

How are the blinds and how often do they go up?

The $5 goes to pay for the cost of having the Poker tables. It costs almost $50/month to have the regular table and the tourney table from pluginpoker.com.

Blinds are 5, 15, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 for each 10 hands. 2000 point buyin and starting chip stake.

In addition, the tournament table will be password protected to prevent anybody from accidently joining if they aren't signed up.

[Headbanger]

The $5 goes to pay for the cost of having the Poker tables. It costs almost $50/month to have the regular table and the tourney table from pluginpoker.com.

Blinds are 5, 15, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 for each 10 hands. 2000 point buyin and starting chip stake.

In addition, the tournament table will be password protected to prevent anybody from accidently joining if they aren't signed up.


:popeyes: That is a lot of dough for us to be horsing around. Thanks for the heads up on the blinds and structure.

[mwilson788]

You know I'm in for this!

[Greg]

Suuuure, I will be drunk.

[mwilson788]

well at least I will be.

[Jwrussell]

Will have to pass for the first tourney, damn. I'll do my best to be ready for next month's now that I know when it will be. Gotta say, not all that excited about the 10pm time slot. But I didn't vote one way or the other so...

[tobby4]

yea 10 is pretty late.. I dont know what i have going on on thursday.. hmmm

[Greg]

Shoot, is 10pm EST too late for everyone?

I was trying to create a time that would be best for East Coast as well as the West Coast.

Would 9pm EST be better?

[Headbanger]

Either time is good for me.

[tobby4]

I will be up I am not worried about it... and I have not even signed up so I cant really speak on the matter..

But I say start this one at 10 see how it goes, if it goes too late then move it to 9 for the next one..>

[Greg]

But I say start this one at 10 see how it goes, if it goes too late then move it to 9 for the next one..>
Yeah, good call, I was thinking the same.

[mwilson788]

The other night a 7 person tourney was averaging about an hour so at least they aren't terribly long.

[aleam_38]

I wish I could play but for the next couple of months I dont have the internet at the house so I will have to pass until I move.

[Jwrussell]

The way it is set up, with 10 people, a long tourney would be 1.5 hours. Most likely you'll be done in an hour.

I understand the East Coast deal. I've been playing on another weekly tourney online with some guys that starts at 10pm and it's just late for me on a "school night". That being said, you will never please everyone, so I'll make it when I can. GL everyone!

[joshua]

Damn 10PM is right when I am leaving work and heading home.

[Greg]

Damn 10PM is right when I am leaving work and heading home.
Leave work early :thumbsup:

[Panicbound]

I have a HERF that night, but it will be over by 10.....I might miss the first rounds, but count me in!

[Greg]

I have a HERF that night, but it will be over by 10.....I might miss the first rounds, but count me in!You must sign in by 10pm and be present for the first hand.

[Greg]

C'mon guys, we still need 6.

[Greg]

^top^

[Headbanger]

With my recent attitude while playing poker here, best for me and others I not play. Please remove me as a player, my decision is final.

[tedski]

:wtf: :scratchhe :dunno:

[Greg]

With my recent attitude while playing poker here, best for me and others I not play. Please remove me as a player, my decision is final.Sorry to hear this Steve.

[Jwrussell]

Come on Westcoasters, step up! :thumbsup:

[Greg]

Not so sure we will have 10 by tomorrow night.

[Panicbound]

If I have to be present for the first hand, I am out. I will be available if you can knock it back.......oh well, looks like next month.

[pharmgator]

I'm in

[Greg]

I'm inCool!! :thumbsup:

[Greg]

We still need 6 players.

[Greg]

top...

[gpugliese]

Damnit, why does it have to be Thursday nights?

I've got a local game every Thursday night.

[jwintosh]

i'm in!:peace:

[Wasch_24]

I am in for any time...as of now.

Once I start working 10PM Eastern will be a little late for me.

Just tell me where and when to send the money. :thumbsup:

Boppa-Wasch is in as well.

[Greg]

Cool...updating....:thumbsup:

[Greg]

We need 3 more.....c'mon guys, pleeeeeease....:grin:

[Wasch_24]

Come on folks...three more people!


Regardless if we have one this month, Dad and I will still contribute to the fees...$50 a month for a plug in is pretty hefty and seeing as how we have been playing quite a bit and have really enjoyed it it is the least we could do.

[smokem94]

Depending on the day and time I am eager to play.....either way I will contribute to the costs to keep it going.

[Wasch_24]

Depending on the day and time I am eager to play.....either way I will contribute to the costs to keep it going.
The first tourney is tonight at 10pm Eastern.

[tobby4]

hmmm... i may play, gotta see what is going on tonight and if my wireless is working by then..

[smokem94]

The first tourney is tonight at 10pm Eastern.
I'll be at the hospital again tonight.

[Jwrussell]

I really wish this was earlier guys. I've got all evening to myself but there's no way I can be on the computer playing poker at 10 when the wife finally gets home. Just bad timing.

[Wasch_24]

I'll be at the hospital again tonight.
Gotchya.

[Wasch_24]

I really wish this was earlier guys. I've got all evening to myself but there's no way I can be on the computer playing poker at 10 when the wife finally gets home. Just bad timing.
Wuss. :rofl:

[mwilson788]

How many we got now? Are we any closer?

[texas_stang]

count me in today. 9pm CST right

[mwilson788]

So are we still 2 shy Greg?

[gpugliese]

Local game was cancelled, so I'll jump in. 10 PM EST correct?

[Greg]

count me in today. 9pm CST right

Yep, come early (like about 10-15 min).

[Greg]

Local game was cancelled, so I'll jump in. 10 PM EST correct?
Yep :thumbsup:

[Greg]

Need just one more!!

There were 11 who voted for Thursday night, so step up someone :grin:

[Jwrussell]

Even though I'm going to take shit from Todd for this:

I'm in.

[tobby4]

Even though I'm going to take shit from Todd for this:

I'm in.

HAHAHAHA>...

[Greg]

Even though I'm going to take shit from Todd for this:

I'm in.
Well alright fellas, we're set!! :applause: :applause: :applause:


Please try to show up like 10-15 minutes early to get password, questions answered, etc.

[Jwrussell]

So if I missed this forgive me, but how are we getting the $5 to who? Send a check to Eric? What?

[mwilson788]

For our Daylight Savings Time challenged friends this should be 10 PM EDT 9PM CDT. So if you're in Indiana or some other non adopting place please take this into account.

[Greg]

So if I missed this forgive me, but how are we getting the $5 to who? Send a check to Eric? What?Yeah, 5 bucks should be mailed to Eric.

[Greg]

For our Daylight Savings Time challenged friends this should be 10 PM EDT 9PM CDT. So if you're in Indiana or some other non adopting place please take this into account.
Or you can go to www.time.gov , click Eastern Time Zone :rofl:

[mwilson788]

Screwed me up when I first started working with clients in Indiana. I was like what the hell do you mean you don't use Daylight Savings time? What planet are you on?

[Greg]

Some military bases too, and Arizona I think.

[mwilson788]

I'd say Arizona gets enough sunshine. They are probably glad when that blazing bastard goes down!

[Greg]

So, who sends cigars to whom?

Ultimately, 7 of us will be sending 5 cigars to the top 3. 4 of will send to first place, 2 will send to second place and one will send to third place.

To make it easy, I will determine who sends what to whom.

[mwilson788]

You can just send yours to me and determine what three others will be doing the same!

Thanks!

[Jwrussell]

Are we going to allow any splits? Just want to know before we get to that point.

[Greg]

Are we going to allow any splits? Just want to know before we get to that point.
Do you mean split pots? If so, then yes, the program figures that out.

[Jwrussell]

No, I mean once we are down to the people "in the money" are we allowing for them to "split" the winnings if they so desire. I'm not fussed either way, just curious.

[Greg]

I guess that would be up to them, though maybe that should be handled via PM.

[Jwrussell]

That's a little cumbersome to be honest Fred. Really something that needs to be handled via chat right then and there. And typically it'll only be first and second. I only ask because it's very common at the home games I play at.

[jwintosh]

ignorance here,,, what do you mean 'split?' like, offer the losers, i mean, those who place 4-10th some?

[Jwrussell]

No, let's say you and I are the final two and we have fairly even stacks. A split would be us saying, well, let's just both take 15 cigars instead of playing it out and one of us getting 10 and the other getting 20. Obviously we'd still play everything out because the software is going to run that way, but you basically are guaranteeing a certain number of smokes to each.

[Eric]

Jason, if both players mutually agree in the chat, then I don't see any problem with that.

Everyone has been PM'd the tourney table password

[Jwrussell]

THanks Eric for setting this up early! I'm already signed in because I'm running to a neigbors for a quick game. See you all there!

[Wasch_24]

So, who sends cigars to whom?

Ultimately, 7 of us will be sending 5 cigars to the top 3. 4 of will send to first place, 2 will send to second place and one will send to third place.

To make it easy, I will determine who sends what to whom.
Shouldn't third just keep their five to save on shipping?

Either way, just shoot everyone a PM once all is said and done.

[Greg]

Shouldn't third just keep their five to save on shipping?

Either way, just shoot everyone a PM once all is said and done.The top 3 keep their 5.....still, one fiver will be sent to 3rd place.

[Wasch_24]

Ahhhhh, didn't realize third got ten.

Nice.

[Greg]

There will be 50 cigars in the pool.
1st place gets 25 (4 fivers plus their own)
2nd place gets 15 (2 fivers plus their own)
3rd place gets 10 (1 fiver plus their own)
Here ya go Todd.

[Wasch_24]

Cool.

I tried to read the whole thread but missed that.

[Wasch_24]

Doh, it is on the first page!


:rofl:


LMAO

[texas_stang]

It's so easy a caveman could do it.

[Greg]

'I'll have the roast duck with mango salsa.'

[jeeper]

Good luck to everyone. Hope I can make the next one.

[Boppa-Wasch]

I better have some luck....cuz I sure as hell can't play!!!!

[Wasch_24]

I better have some luck....cuz I sure as hell can't play!!!!
Aint that the TRUTH!

[gpugliese]

My friggen chat froze.

[Wasch_24]

Same here, and for my dad.


It's stuck

[gpugliese]

the last message every time is always fredneck and chat breaks

[Wasch_24]

yep...

[Jwrussell]

Damn chat again.

[Jwrussell]

And again, lol.

[Wasch_24]

congrats on buying my $50

[Wasch_24]

:rofl:

[gpugliese]

Word. Good game guys. I got EXTREMELY lucky with only about a G left.

[tedski]

So who were the final 3?

[gpugliese]

Myself, pharmgator, and Texas_stang in order of finish.

[tedski]

Congrats on the win, place and show!

[Greg]

Losers: Check the updated 1st post on where to send.

Winners: Send the losers your address.

Everyone: Thanks for playing!!

Eric: Many thanks for putting this together!! :clap:

[tedski]

Thanls for the work and free month Eric.

[Wasch_24]

That was hella fun...I made a run but still lost.

[gpugliese]

Thanks again Eric for hosting this on the house.

[Wasch_24]

1. Fredneck send to gpugliese
2. Tedski send to gpugliese
3. mwilson788 send to gpugliese
4. Pharmgator :2nd:
5. jwintosh send to gpugliese
6. Wasch_24 send to pharmgator
7. Boppawasch send to pharmgator
8. Texas_Stang :3rd:
9. gpugliese :1st:
10. Jwrussell send to Texas_Stang



Matt, let's just stick to this since my Dad would still owe you and have to mail anyway.

[Jwrussell]

Nice job guys.

[Panicbound]

Awesome!

Can't wait to win next month:drool:

[jkim05]

dang, how did i miss this?? stupid finals...at least there over. now to smoke some cigars and celebrate my birthday tomorrow.

[mwilson788]

I really enjoyed my 9 hands! LOL

[gpugliese]

Maybe next month the first ten/fifteen minutes won't be so much of a run and gun affair. There were what, three people out before the blinds went up?

[mwilson788]

It hurt me deeply. I shall have to take my revenge soon!

I think Greg (fredneck) and I both had bigger balls than brains though so maybe we need to take some estrogen to play to a more competitive level?
LOL

[gpugliese]

Well, fredneck was romping all over me for the past two days. I'd go all in on a bluff or something decent, and he'd always call and always pull a winner out of his ass on the river.

It felt good to finally get the upper hand on him last night, especially when it actually meant something. :D

[Boppa-Wasch]

I ended up being an also RAN.

[jwintosh]

hey greg, coming at you!! new address and all!!!

01038555749016927190

[gpugliese]

Awesome.

I got teds in today.

[Greg]

Will the winners please update if they've received their cigars?

Thanks!

[mwilson788]

gpug mine will finally go out tomorrow. Sorry I've been out of town on business. I'll update this post with the FedEx overnight tracking # as soon as I get it set up.

[gpugliese]

Not a problem at all. I've been out of town and wont get back until early Friday anyway.

[pharmgator]

Greg, I received packages from Todd and Ray the other day. Thanks guys, great selection of smokes.

[Greg]

updated 1st post

[Jwrussell]

Oh crap. I knew there was another package I needed to get out. Going out Friday.

[Wasch_24]

LMAO, slacker.

[mwilson788]

Your smokes went out today man. I haven't got the tracking back from the secretary yet but it doesn't really matter. They are coming via FedEx overnight. By the time you tracked it they'd already be there.

[gpugliese]

I've gotten everyone's package in but Matt's, and thats because I just missed it on the way back from the airport. I am, however, going to go to Fedex tonight and pick it up.

Thanks guys, I'll get cracking on trader feedback ASAP.

[Jwrussell]

Sorry this took so long Chris:

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