# Resurrection of Online Texas hold 'em tournaments for Dopers only (revised thread) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 2, 2005, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947 "2005-02-02T05:06:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2005, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/181 "2005-03-11T18:59:11Z")
Drat! I thought it was my copping a feel now and then that threw you off… ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2005, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/182 "2005-03-17T16:00:18Z")
Thursday bump. I might not be able to play tonite, I have to get up at 4AM tomorrow and drive a few hundred miles to consume massive quantities of alcohol. Depends on if I get all my chores done by game time. Either way, I’ll let you know (but I’d really rather play…) ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2005, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/183 "2005-03-17T21:15:55Z")
I’m in for tonight. Last weekend, I went to stateline (Nevada) and played on a 2-6 (any amount between 2-6, any round). I ended up losing $38 over a 7 hour period even though I knocked out 3 players. I found out later that I was playing against 3 paradise poker players although I played even against 2 of them and was ahead of the third one. Had a lot of fun though. One of them claimed he is a professional player, but I think he was full of crap…and a little drunk too. The other 2 guys were good players though. ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2005, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/184 "2005-03-17T21:30:06Z")
Well, I’m taking off an hour early from work so I can get my stuff ready and still make the game… Priorities I tell ya… Glad to hear you held your own in the casino…do you play much in real life, or was this an uncommon occurence?? ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/185 "2005-03-18T04:56:50Z")
Man! Nobody is even in here congratulating Yeticus on a fine win. I have a solid list of excuses, sometime I’ll be glad to bore you with 'em. I just hope I didn’t fall off the map! ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/186 "2005-03-18T05:05:37Z")
Woot…In-N-Out and Starbucks for the Victor! ---
**Author:** ![Kyyrewyyoae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Kyyrewyyoae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyyrewyyoae)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/187 "2005-03-18T05:23:58Z")
Congrats, Yeticus. FYI - Next week is spring break around here, so I’ll be away from my computer and, God willing, far away from sobriety as well. So don’t expect me next week. But the week after that, look out! ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/188 "2005-03-18T14:08:59Z")
Congrats **Yeticus**. Sorry I couldn’t stick around to see your triumph. I still want to see that mind-reading device of yours. At least I can take solace in knocking out **Duke of Rat**. He was threatening to move up the aristocracy to become King of Poker. I do feel for you though…it sucks to be out-kickered by one pip. Until next week. ---
**Author:** ![Nanook\_of\_the\_North\_Shore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bc8723/32.png) [@Nanook\_of\_the\_North\_Shore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanook_of_the_North_Shore)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/189 "2005-03-18T14:30:44Z")
Nice win Yeticus. I still can’t believe you rivered me like that, painful. But at least Auger didn’t win 😃 ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/190 "2005-03-18T15:06:33Z")
Congrats **Yeti**! What happened last night **Gabe**? **CynicalGabe** disappeared from the table while he was doing well, so unfortunately since no one else was out at the time, I have to give him last place. Sorry **Gabe**. At least you helped me break my streak. I’m saving all my thunder for the next quarter. With only two more games to be played this quarter, it looks like **Duke of Rat** is a shoe-in for champ. The race for second place on the other hand is neck and neck. The next two games should be pretty exciting. Last night’s results: 1. Yeticus Rex 2. Nanook of the North Shore 3. nesta 4. Capn Pitt 5. Kyyrewyyoae 6. Duke of Rat 7. x-ray vision 8. Cynical Gabe Official rankings: 9. Duke of Rat 2.87 pts. 10. Capn Pitt 4.4 pts. 11. Nanook of the North Shore 4.47 pts. 12. Kyyrewyyoae 5.04 pts. 13. Yeticus Rex 5.61 pts. 14. Only Mostly Dead 6.49 pts. 15. x-ray vision 7.73 pts. 16. Aesiron 8.15 pts. ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2005, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/191 "2005-03-18T20:33:52Z")
Thanks guys for the game. I was just as startled as you were **Nanook** when I pulled out a straight on the river…I was already hitting myself for giving you a chance to double up with those Jacks when I only had sevens. Fortunately, my other card was a Ten that fit well with the King high straight. I sat there wondering for about 3 seconds saying “What the hell happened?” until I looked at all the cards…I’m on the good side of the river! Ah well, next week is a chance for revenge. **Gabe** , what happened? Did a nekkid 21 year old Tropicana swimsuit model drop on you lap, or what? Not even a “See you later, guys.”? ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/192 "2005-03-24T16:37:47Z")
What’s up with you jokers? No posts yet…hope we’re still playing. ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/193 "2005-03-24T17:07:55Z")
I’ll be there. This week I won’t be trying to juice 96 limes in between hands, trying to pack for a 4 day weekend, etc. Of course when I get stomped I’ll wish I had some excuses… ---
**Author:** ![Nanook\_of\_the\_North\_Shore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bc8723/32.png) [@Nanook\_of\_the\_North\_Shore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanook_of_the_North_Shore)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/194 "2005-03-24T17:29:53Z")
I wonder if there’s any way for Duke to lose this season. Hey X, for the sake of argument, lets say that Duke goes out first the next 3 weeks, and me or Capn wins all 3 weeks, what would the theoretical final totals look like? Oh and you know I’ll be there. ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/195 "2005-03-24T17:44:48Z")
**Nanook** did you see there’s a guest using **Nanook OTN** for their screen name ? Flattered? ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/196 "2005-03-24T18:19:45Z")
> [@Nanook of the North Shore](#): > > I wonder if there’s any way for Duke to lose this season. Hey X, for the sake of argument, lets say that Duke goes out first the next 3 weeks, and me or Capn wins all 3 weeks, what would the theoretical final totals look like? “Help me Obi Wan Yeticus, you’re our only hope.” 😉 I’m in. ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/197 "2005-03-24T18:21:57Z")
> [@Nanook of the North Shore](#): > > I wonder if there’s any way for Duke to lose this season. Hey X, for the sake of argument, lets say that Duke goes out first the next 3 weeks, and me or Capn wins all 3 weeks, what would the theoretical final totals look like? > > Oh and you know I’ll be there. Feel tha’ LOVE! Now I have to redouble my efforts to keep from lookin’ like a complete idiot for 3 weeks, forget trying to actually WIN! ---
**Author:** ![Nanook\_of\_the\_North\_Shore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/bc8723/32.png) [@Nanook\_of\_the\_North\_Shore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanook_of_the_North_Shore)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/198 "2005-03-24T19:10:50Z")
Look at my post count and join date. I doubt it has anything to do with me since I am in the top 5 for lurkerness 🙂 You know perfectly well I’m gunning for you Mr. Auger. I just don’t understand the point system well enough to know if its even possible to beat you at this point. Just wait til next season when you don’t have a free pass for the first couple games 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/199 "2005-03-24T19:30:26Z")
Well, I dropped about 1.5 points in a week by finishing 6th. So it looks like just a couple of those and a couple of wins by the 4.xx boys would put me well into the middle of the pack. ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2005, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/200 "2005-03-24T19:41:45Z")
> [@Nanook of the North Shore](#): > > Look at my post count and join date. I doubt it has anything to do with me since I am in the top 5 for lurkerness 🙂 Wow. I thought I did a lot of lurking. I guess the other person is just some anthropology nut 🙂 That being said, my goal tonight is to vary my strategies so as to fool Yeticus’s mind reading device. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947.md?page=11)