# 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:** 20
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/381 "2005-05-18T16:35:46Z")
> [@Duke of Rat](#): > > And I have no idea why I’m rooting for Capn to get in the game, he’s one of the guys always gettin’ me chips. Oh, wait! That’s everybody else, too! Capn hasn’t been playing well for the last month to get anybody’s chips! Moreover, I agree about Xray. He’s a trooper and I know we all appreciate his work. I just want to play! ---
**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:** [May 18, 2005, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/382 "2005-05-18T16:43:18Z")
That’s okay **Capn** , I’ll just count you in and if you don’t make it, you don’t make it. No big deal. ---
**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:** [May 18, 2005, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/383 "2005-05-18T16:49:23Z")
Hey X Ray, would you be up for a trial run tonite or something? I’d like to try the PT interface out a little before The Big Game. ---
**Author:** ![CapnPitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/edb3f5/32.png) [@CapnPitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CapnPitt)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/384 "2005-05-18T16:59:26Z")
> [@x-ray vision](#): > > That’s okay **Capn** , I’ll just count you in and if you don’t make it, you don’t make it. No big deal. Thanks **xray**! I appreciate it. ---
**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:** [May 18, 2005, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/385 "2005-05-18T17:01:47Z")
Sorry **Duke** , but I’'l be out tonight. We should do a trial run though. I did one once with another SD member a while ago. I think we wrote about it in the old thread. It was pretty smooth. I don’t know if we should even use Pokertropolis tomorrow night. Some players still may need some time setting up their account. I guess we’ll see how many are ready by tomorrow night. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2005, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/386 "2005-05-18T22:20:37Z")
I’d be interested in playing at Pokertropolis. What time does it start? I haven’t signed up yet, but I’m already set up with neteller so it shouldn’t take long to do so. Probably be there as Dag Otto. I play a monthly private tourney at pokerstars, and as long as people are signed up before the game starts they will just post and fold until they sign on. I’ve seen people show up an hour late and still have plenty of chips. I’d hope that Pokertropolis is similar. As far as the stakes go, I’m happy with the 10 cent prize pool/50 cent rake structure, however, it seems to make a little more sense to have the prize pot at least equal to the rake, i.e., 50 cents/50 cents. For me, a $1 entry isn’t any different than a 60 cent entry. But I’m the new guy and will go with whatever the game is set up for. I’m guessing that the private table will require a password? Will that be posted here or e-mailed? ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2005, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/387 "2005-05-19T02:54:37Z")
Ok, I’m in at Pokertropolis. ---
**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:** [May 19, 2005, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/388 "2005-05-19T03:16:30Z")
Dag Otto, just be sure to email X-Ray tomorrow before 9:40 Eastern. If we play at PokerRoom, you’re screwed, it takes a week to get squared away there. If we play at PokerTropolis, you’ll be good to go, I bet we don’t have 10 guys with funded accounts yet. And get with X-Ray over A I M (AOL Instant Messenger), that’s how we coordinate the games. Welcome Aboard! ---
**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:** [May 19, 2005, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/389 "2005-05-19T03:18:05Z")
And sorry if you already know any/all of this, but it’s already Wednesday…just trying to get you in the fast lane… ---
**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:** [May 19, 2005, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/390 "2005-05-19T04:00:22Z")
Ok, I signed on Pokertropolis as **YeticusRex**. **xray** , may I take you up on that offer of funding my account and I’ll send you a check? I’m gonna email you next with my info. ---
**Author:** ![Kyyrewyyoae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Kyyrewyyoae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyyrewyyoae)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2005, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/391 "2005-05-19T04:53:11Z")
It’s thursday and I’m ready to go. ---
**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:** [May 19, 2005, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/392 "2005-05-19T16:42:30Z")
Guys, if you sign up with Netteller, remember, its Netteller wit two Ts. Don’t try to sign with Neteller. You should be good to go shortly **Yeticus**. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/393 "2005-05-19T16:58:30Z")
Actually, I’m pretty sure it’s Neteller with one T. That’s how I funded my poker account. A google search of Netteller took me to Peoples State Bank. I certainly didn’t use that. ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/394 "2005-05-19T16:58:45Z")
Xray, I’m not going to be in this week. It’s Only Mostly Missus’ first Thursday night since January without a class or homework to grade, so I am happily committed elsewhere. ---
**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:** [May 19, 2005, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/395 "2005-05-19T17:02:26Z")
Doh! It is Neteller with on t. Sorry guys. It looks like six of us are ready for Pokertropolis. We might be able to play there tonight after all. Still haven’t heard from **Nanook** and **nesta**. **Dag Otto** , don’t forget to email me your Pokertropolis name and 5 digit ID, and your AIM screenname. **Kyyrewyyoae** , I need your Pokertropolis 5 digit ID to sign you up for tournaments. **OMD** , do you think you’ll be ready for Pokertropolis next week? ---
**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:** [May 19, 2005, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/396 "2005-05-19T17:10:04Z")
Thanks, **xray** …check will be in the mail today. Hey **Dag Otto** , do you have AIM? If not, get it…we use it to coordinate our game before we start and then we become grim and rude during the game on there. ---
**Author:** ![Kyyrewyyoae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Kyyrewyyoae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyyrewyyoae)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2005, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/397 "2005-05-19T17:15:38Z")
> [@x-ray vision](#): > > Doh! It is Neteller with on t. Sorry guys. > > It looks like six of us are ready for Pokertropolis. We might be able to play there tonight after all. Still haven’t heard from **Nanook** and **nesta**. > **Dag Otto** , don’t forget to email me your Pokertropolis name and 5 digit ID, and your AIM screenname. **Kyyrewyyoae** , I need your Pokertropolis 5 digit ID to sign you up for tournaments. **OMD** , do you think you’ll be ready for Pokertropolis next week? Email sent. ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2005, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/398 "2005-05-19T17:28:21Z")
> [@x-ray vision](#): > > **OMD** , do you think you’ll be ready for Pokertropolis next week? Probably. Mostly Missus knows I enjoy this too much to stop. ---
**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:** [May 19, 2005, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/399 "2005-05-19T17:56:37Z")
I take that to mean you didn’t get the e-mail I sent this morning at 10 then? I’ll resend it. ---
**Author:** ![nesta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a4c791/32.png) [@nesta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nesta)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2005, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947/400 "2005-05-19T18:27:51Z")
I haven’t created an account there yet, but I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to take off from work early enough to get in this week. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947.md?page=19) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resurrection-of-online-texas-hold-em-tournaments-for-dopers-only-revised-thread/287947.md?page=21)