Halifax Gentlemen's Poker Association 
Tournament Report 8/12/06
Location: Allan Street Poker Syndicate
Participants: Neil, Chris, Drake, Ward, Bob, Miller, Cal, Mal, Cracker, Hyland, Dunwoody, Kevin (pal of Chris)
A strong turnout that necessitated the use of two tables, this was a tourney for the record books in more ways than one.
I honestly have no way to know exactly what went during some of the early phase play, so please forgive any omissions or oversights.
Highlights:
* Cal only "bought in twice" despite a near constant exchange of twenty dollar bills for new stacks of chips.
* Kevin, the "patsy" Chris brought along actually seemed to know how to play poker, despite early reports to the contrary.
* Cracker busted out twice within the first round, and after refusing to buy in again, was officially the first person out.
* Mal literally didn't play a single hand except for his big blinds for the first round and a half of play.
* Neil missed a chance to triple up when he nailed his straight on the turn, only to see the board hit a full straight on the river, thus splitting the pot back. Argh.
* Hyland spoke about five words all night.
* The tables combined when we got down to eight people. It was thought at this point that there'd be about another hour or so of poker. We were way off.
* Neil actually spent far more time dealing poker (3.5 hours) than he did playing poker (1.5 hours).
* Mal actually hit quad-aces in the later rounds but couldn't get anyone to bite.
Total Pot: A staggering $590 (another new record)
Time Played: A mind-boggling 5h58mins (yet another new record)
Quote of the Night: "Man, I really wish I knew what cards you had right now." - Chris, while debating whether or not he should call Cal in large hand in the early stages.
Great times had by all in this marathon of a tourney. Please fill the comments with things I have missed/forgotten/don't care about so all will know of the greatness that was this debauchle.
Participants: Neil, Chris, Drake, Ward, Bob, Miller, Cal, Mal, Cracker, Hyland, Dunwoody, Kevin (pal of Chris)
A strong turnout that necessitated the use of two tables, this was a tourney for the record books in more ways than one.I honestly have no way to know exactly what went during some of the early phase play, so please forgive any omissions or oversights.
Highlights:
* Cal only "bought in twice" despite a near constant exchange of twenty dollar bills for new stacks of chips.
* Kevin, the "patsy" Chris brought along actually seemed to know how to play poker, despite early reports to the contrary.
* Cracker busted out twice within the first round, and after refusing to buy in again, was officially the first person out.
* Mal literally didn't play a single hand except for his big blinds for the first round and a half of play.
* Neil missed a chance to triple up when he nailed his straight on the turn, only to see the board hit a full straight on the river, thus splitting the pot back. Argh.
* Hyland spoke about five words all night.
* The tables combined when we got down to eight people. It was thought at this point that there'd be about another hour or so of poker. We were way off.
* Neil actually spent far more time dealing poker (3.5 hours) than he did playing poker (1.5 hours).
* Mal actually hit quad-aces in the later rounds but couldn't get anyone to bite.
Order of Elimination
12 - Cracker, playing true to form.
11 - Neil, see above.
10 - Miller, who brought chairs to save the day.
9 - Cal, who occasionally actually had cards.
8 - Bob, clearly lacking in Donair Power.
7 - Ward, who just wanted to go to the party anyways.
6 - Drake, who apparently had "the balls" but not "the cards".
5 - Kevin, who shall herefore be referred to as "Patsy".
4 - Hyland, who ended up in the worst possible spot given the investment of time.
3 - Dunwoody, who also earned $20 for taking out Drake.
Total Take: $114 + $20.
2 - Mal, whose early silent play payed literal dividends.
Total Take: $171
GRAND CHAMPION
Chris, with his first tourney win, long overdue.
Total Take: $285
(new record)
Total Pot: A staggering $590 (another new record)
Time Played: A mind-boggling 5h58mins (yet another new record)
Quote of the Night: "Man, I really wish I knew what cards you had right now." - Chris, while debating whether or not he should call Cal in large hand in the early stages.
Great times had by all in this marathon of a tourney. Please fill the comments with things I have missed/forgotten/don't care about so all will know of the greatness that was this debauchle.
posted by Neil | 2:42 PM
3 Comments:
I'd like to point out that this tournament didn't even represent half my gambling losses from this weekend.
Despite Cal's heroic outpouring of currency, I still think my shedding of $70 coupled with the complete loss of my Saturday night as I watched you goons gamble in my living counts as a more poignant, palpable loss.
At least I got drunk.
Please allow me to present my Tip For Success, since I am now an acclaimed poker champion.
#1 - Table Selection
If you can get at a table with two people who will buy in between then for something like 9 or 10 buyins, you have a better chance of leaving that table with a big stack. Certainly the table I was on had more than half the money in the game, which meant I had a chance to get more than people at the other tables.
#2 - Table Selection
As much as possible, try to get the scary players on to the other table, so they can eliminate each other as much as possible before the table merger. If this means you walk into a merged table where the scariest people have been busted out, or crippled, before you got there, you have a better chance of winning.
#3 - Dealer Selection
If you can find a dealer who will flop you the nut straight 3 or more consecutive times, you will make some money. No one believes your all-in three times in a row.
#4 - Dealer Selection
If you can find a dealer who will set up the evening so that you see KK four times and AA three times, you will do better than if you can't.
#5 - Acting & Quick Thinking
If you have just taken a bad beat, and you look at your next hand to see AA, and you are known to have a problem with controlling your tilt instincts, then I recommend using that situation to pretend to go tilt all-in. Either someone will think you are on tilt and call, or they will think you are bluffing and call. Either way, you have an excellent chance of taking the money. Drake & Mal going for that bait pretty much locked down my win.
#6 Endurance
If the game goes long enough, people will being to either do stupid things due to tiredness or chemical alteration. If the game goes long enough, some people will lose the ability to concentrate. If the game goes long enough, some people will lose on purpose just to make the hurting end. If you can hang on until all these people are eliminated, you might find yourself winning.
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