Also, counting our host, there were at least 5 Forum members at the Final Table, with yours truly the first to fall.
Blinds 300-600 with 75 ante. Raise from MP to 1800, 1 caller, I call from the BB with Q-10h. I have 6675 behind, and comtemplated shoving.
Get my dream flop of Q-10-X rainbow and shove my 6675 into the pot. Called by PF raiser with K-Qo, turn is a 9, river a K, gg Milo.
Structure was really good, a couple points possibly:
1) If you're going to take a chop from the pot for a tournament of champions this should have been included in the original posting.
2) If you're going to pay dealers out of the pot, and not from the $10 fee, those dealers should have to deal even after they bust, until the tables break.
Will be playing again.
I agree with both points and was actually coming on to specifically comment on the second point. I'm cool with playing by house rules and won't make a big fuss about these things but, especially when money's being taken out of the prize pool, it should be made clear from the beginning.
That being said, yeah, the food was great and the structure allowed for a good amount of play. A few suggestions from my home games that I used to play in Calgary:
1) Have you tried the Tournament Director software before? Small fee but makes for running the tournament a lot smoother and much easier for you as the host. You can set how many max players to put at each table and it'll automatically seat and reseat players as they bust and tables break. It'll come up with payouts that you can adjust manually. Really great software. All the hosts in the games I played used it. A lot of casinos use the same software as well.
2) The food break was really nice but no one seemed to know how long the break was going to go on for. I'd maybe suggest setting a set break time of x minutes so people would know if they have time to run and grab a coffee or something. Tournament Director lets you plug in break levels. I'm really super high on that program.
3) Some of the hosts I used to play with implemented a bonus of x amount of chips for people that showed up and registered on time. Helps with getting the game started a little quicker. I'm not a big fan of this (as I'm usually late) but I do think the tournament should start within ten minutes or so of when it's scheduled. Just blind out the late comers.
4) I personally prefer having people take turns dealing and leaving the dealer payouts in the prize pool. The way we'd do it is, have two decks at each table with the button dealing and cutoff shuffling the second deck. After the hand is over, cutoff would pass their deck to the new button who would cut and deal.
Those are just some of the things I liked about my games back home. I think tournament director allows like a 30 day preview or something. Try it out and see if you like it.
I had a great time and I'd play again too. Thanks for hosting! I know it's a lot of work to run one of these things.
Fun Game fellas. I definitely think 2nd place and 1st place deserved that win. From the small sample size I witnessed at the final table Daniel seemed to play perfect poker. Jbird played really well with very few mistakes. Well played guys.
Fuck me how does it get left to me to comment on this?
I suppose you are saying that Newfies are full of shit!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kinda surprised it took this long for someone to comment as well. And yes, most Newfies are full of shit...its what causes the smell.
About the game...well run, and I can't comment much on whatever else has said. I would suggest using a 2 deck system though, get more hands per blind and just runs so much smoother.
Couldn't get much going during my stay. Think I only won two hands. Got crippled when my trip deuces got called with a Khigh flush draw on the flop and the river took me down. With less than 10bb left, I pushed any two decent cards I could get dealt, finally losing it Jason when my A5 couldn't pair up on his AJ.
Good game guys and thanks for hosting a great tournament!
I agree with my fellow players that a few of the suggested changes will make for a better tournament. Most home tournaments around here are run like that hiphopopotamus suggested but that being said I do like having dedicated dealers with a larger field.
Had my Newfie best man here today from Cornerbrook.
Been like years since I saw him. Best accent I heard in a while lol.
Changes are posted on Meetup.com. Please register on the site. Its easier for me.
Sundays tourney I am only taking 30, I can fit more but need to keep it comfortable and don't want to clog up the street worse then it was. For the ones that like to walk park at Timmys and walk 2 minutes. lol Just a suggestion not telling you too!
Here is the new format:
Brampton
Every Sunday 1:00 pm
No-Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Maximum 30 players, Top 4 payout.
Full tourney 1st $700 2nd $400 3rd $250 4th $50
$50.00 entry goes directly to the prize pool, 3000 chips.
+ $10.00 option gets a extra 2000 chips to cover expenses. (food,drinks,tables,cards,website etc)
$100.00 will be taken out for the tournament of Champions!
The winner will get a seat to the final table at a later date.
You can rebuy if knocked out in the first 60 minutes
if tournament isn't full to a total of 30.
Hot Dinner buffet and drinks included (pop/water)
This will now be a self deal tournament.
30 minute blinds and will follow the W.S.O.P. blind structure.
They are posted in the discussions section.
Reserve early avoid disappointment!
If you say coming and don't you will be given a NO SHOW !
Comments
Blinds 300-600 with 75 ante. Raise from MP to 1800, 1 caller, I call from the BB with Q-10h. I have 6675 behind, and comtemplated shoving.
Get my dream flop of Q-10-X rainbow and shove my 6675 into the pot. Called by PF raiser with K-Qo, turn is a 9, river a K, gg Milo.
I did ask if it was OK and no nay sayers but it is putting people on the spot.
Daniel 1st
JBird 2nd
Allan 3rd
Rodney 4th
Total 25 out of 40 showed.
Most likely I will have a smaller number as max. 27 is a good number.
Thanks to all that came out today.
Milo yes I did suck out on the river, both good hands.
Heading to bed now, I had 3 hours sleep last night because I was the DJ and never got home till 5am.
Cheers Rodney
will also be back..., just glad 2c old gang fr chinghill n nice 2 meet new faces..., so with dat sed, does nebody noe who took it down 2nite?
MC
edit: nevermind
I agree with both points and was actually coming on to specifically comment on the second point. I'm cool with playing by house rules and won't make a big fuss about these things but, especially when money's being taken out of the prize pool, it should be made clear from the beginning.
That being said, yeah, the food was great and the structure allowed for a good amount of play. A few suggestions from my home games that I used to play in Calgary:
1) Have you tried the Tournament Director software before? Small fee but makes for running the tournament a lot smoother and much easier for you as the host. You can set how many max players to put at each table and it'll automatically seat and reseat players as they bust and tables break. It'll come up with payouts that you can adjust manually. Really great software. All the hosts in the games I played used it. A lot of casinos use the same software as well.
The Tournament Director
2) The food break was really nice but no one seemed to know how long the break was going to go on for. I'd maybe suggest setting a set break time of x minutes so people would know if they have time to run and grab a coffee or something. Tournament Director lets you plug in break levels. I'm really super high on that program.
3) Some of the hosts I used to play with implemented a bonus of x amount of chips for people that showed up and registered on time. Helps with getting the game started a little quicker. I'm not a big fan of this (as I'm usually late) but I do think the tournament should start within ten minutes or so of when it's scheduled. Just blind out the late comers.
4) I personally prefer having people take turns dealing and leaving the dealer payouts in the prize pool. The way we'd do it is, have two decks at each table with the button dealing and cutoff shuffling the second deck. After the hand is over, cutoff would pass their deck to the new button who would cut and deal.
Those are just some of the things I liked about my games back home. I think tournament director allows like a 30 day preview or something. Try it out and see if you like it.
I had a great time and I'd play again too. Thanks for hosting! I know it's a lot of work to run one of these things.
Or you can get the serial # and get it for free :-P
Fuck me how does it get left to me to comment on this?
I suppose you are saying that Newfies are full of shit!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kinda surprised it took this long for someone to comment as well. And yes, most Newfies are full of shit...its what causes the smell.
About the game...well run, and I can't comment much on whatever else has said. I would suggest using a 2 deck system though, get more hands per blind and just runs so much smoother.
Couldn't get much going during my stay. Think I only won two hands. Got crippled when my trip deuces got called with a Khigh flush draw on the flop and the river took me down. With less than 10bb left, I pushed any two decent cards I could get dealt, finally losing it Jason when my A5 couldn't pair up on his AJ.
Good game, will return.
Nice check on the 2 pair JBird on the flop. lol
I agree with my fellow players that a few of the suggested changes will make for a better tournament. Most home tournaments around here are run like that hiphopopotamus suggested but that being said I do like having dedicated dealers with a larger field.
Thanks again and I'll definitely be out for more.
Been like years since I saw him. Best accent I heard in a while lol.
Changes are posted on Meetup.com. Please register on the site. Its easier for me.
Sundays tourney I am only taking 30, I can fit more but need to keep it comfortable and don't want to clog up the street worse then it was. For the ones that like to walk park at Timmys and walk 2 minutes. lol Just a suggestion not telling you too!
Here is the new format:
Full tourney 1st $700 2nd $400 3rd $250 4th $50
Rodney
The number that showed was perfect.
Cheers Rod