Vintage Texas Hold'em

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Posted By: Lyman

Greetings. We at Old Cardboard are organizing a series of monthly on-line "Deep in the Heart of Texas-Texas Hold'em Tournaments" to be held throughout 2008. They will be low-stakes events intended solely for the enjoyment of the participants. The private tournaments will be run by PokerStars.

Trophies and other "vintage" prizes will be awarded, not the least of which will be Texas Size Bragging Rights going into 2009. Full details for the tournaments will be announced in the January issue of the Old Cardboard eNewsletter and will be posted on the Old Cardboard website.

The purpose of this post is to invite a few Net54 members to participate in a "dry-run" tournament to be held this Tuesday at 7:30 Texas time (20:30 Eastern). Several Net54 members (Leon, Steve Murray, JC Clark, Scott Brockelman and myself) are already registered. If interested, please contact me (editor@oldcardboard.com or call at 512-231-9594) or Steve Murray (jacklitsch@comcast.net) right away.

We look forward to a fun-filled series of tournaments in 2008.

Lyman

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Posted By: Joann

What an absolute freaking riot that sounds like. I'll look forward to when you kick it off in January. I'm sorry I can't help with the dry run - I have final exams this week up until my last one Saturday morning, so I can't take an evening out for that. But believe me, playing cards online with the group you listed sounds a WHOLE lot better than studying up on Negotiable Instruments!

Good luck with it OC.

J

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Posted By: Trae R.

Count me in! I've emailed you both, Lyman and Steve. Great idea!

Thanks

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Posted By: Andrew

Sounds like fun, I registered and emailed you some info on depositing funds. It might be best that Net54 players send you each a Paypal, but whatever the group thinks is best.

...what the heck, I signed up for a free tourney that starts in 30 minutes.

"Take your life in your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame." -- Erica Jong

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Posted By: 1880nonsports

$$ to anyone NEW to PS for THIS tournament ONLY if you can't fund it in time I expect you would just paypal me the 11.00. I don't mind paying the couple cents in charges from paypal for the "good of the game".....

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Posted By: Andrew

If you fund your Pokerstars account with a Visa is it considerd a cash advance? What's the preferred funding method since NetTeller is no longer an option?

"Take your life in your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame." -- Erica Jong

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Posted By: 1880nonsports

I doubt you will be able to use your Visa as there's a # on each transaction that ID's it as gambling. they don't like that (most other cards and banks don't either). You can fund with a cash transfer from Moneygram or sumptin like that (it's on the Faq page). Some if not all can now use instant eChecks. Other than that no way to fund in a day or 2.

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Posted By: Steve Murray

As Henry stated above, once you have an account, funding can be by transfer from another player from that player's cash account. Takes about 5 minutes. Either he or I are willing to do this.

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Posted By: Scott Levy

Sounds like fun.

About how long will the tournament last. 8:30 is not late for me but a 3 hour tournament would make it too late. I assume that anyone can just download the software and play?

Also, does the winner get $$ or cards or what? Sorry if I sound a little ridiculous with my questions but I've never played on Pokerstars.

Rgds,
Scott

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Posted By: Jason

I am all in.

Jason

edited link out...

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Posted By: Steve Murray

Typically these Sit-N-Go tourneys take about an hour, hour and a half tops.

We are playing for money.

Prize pool now at $80 (8 players). It will be divided up once registration closes. Usually the top 3 positions will pay.

All you need do is download pokerstars.com

Register, get a handle, and contact either Henry or myself to get it funded for the tourney.

This first tourney is a test that we hope will develop into a monthly game with rankins, prizes, etc.

Do it now!

Steve

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Posted By: Ed Hans

Luckily for the rest of you, I will be unable to participate on Tuesday. I look forward to playing in the next event. I recommend we switch to Full Tilt, as the dreadful graphics at PokerStars give me a thunderous headache after about 15 minutes. Best of luck to all.

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Posted By: Steve Murray

Are you referring to the player images when you comment on the "graphics"?

If so you have the option not to display the images. That's the way I have it and it looks real clean.

Look forward to you joining us next time.

Steve

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Posted By: Ed Hans

Steve,
I'm referring to the size and layout of the text, cards, and other features. Full Tilt's is much larger and less cluttered. Your suggestion not to display the images is a good one, however. I'll try it next time. By the way, has the tournament been assigned a number? I'd like to scout out the competition when I get home tomorrow night (if the event is still going on). Thanks.

Ed

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Posted By: leon

I am signed up to play and Lyman even fronted me $22 for money for the first 2 months, to play. I looked at it last night and my eyes kind of glazed over....I will look again this evening and try to figure everything out. If I don't figure it out it could be a truly interesting game tomorrow night ......btw, what does "ALL IN" mean? jk....

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Posted By: Steve Murray

Leon: Love the smiley face.

Ed: email sent.

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Posted By: Scott

Ok gents see you on Tues.

Steve, let me know if there's an issue w/ the paypal

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Posted By: Steve Murray

You're good. Paypal came through and I've transfered your buy-in to your pokerstars account.

See yall Tuesday.

Edit: That was quick Scott!! I see you're in. We're up to 10.

Steve (2005XKR)

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Posted By: MVSNYC

email sent guys, is there still room?

Michael Sarno

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Posted By: leon

I am not fully up to speed so will probably just watch this evenings battle from the audience.....I am pretty sure there is unlimited room, for the most part. regards

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Posted By: Lyman

Yes, we have plenty of seats for the Old Cardboard Texas Hold'em tourney dry run this evening. If you are not already registered on PokerStars, there is not much time. First, go to PokerStars.com to download and install the PokerStars software. You will establish a PokerStars User ID in the process. Then you will need to fund your account to play in tonight's tourney (buy-in is $11; $10 to the prize pool and $1 to PokerStars).

Quickest way to fund your account for tonight is to call me at 512-231-9594 or email editor@oldcardboard.com and I will transfer the $11 PokerStars entry fee to your account. You can reimburse me via PayPal at lhardeman@austin.rr.com or send email for address to mail check. The funding transfer takes about 4-5 minutes. Then you will be set to register for the Old Cardboard private tournament.

To Register from the PokerStars Main Lobby, select Tourney, then Private. You will see a list of all private tourneys. Scroll down to "Dec 11 at 20:30:" to the tourney named "OC Test."

Click to go to the "OC Test" tournament lobby. From there you can register for tonight's dry run tournament. Buy-in is $11. Please email me for the entry code to the OC Test tournament and I will reply right away.

Call or email with any questions. Good luck to all. We look forward to seeing you tonight.

Lyman

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Posted By: Andrew

Lyman, check was mailed today, thanks for funding my bankroll. In regard to funding with a credit card, is it the consensus that although Pokerstars provides the option, one's bank/credit card issuer might not?

...does a straight beat a flush, or the other way around? Are both the one-eyed Jacks and Suicide Kings wild, or just one?

"Take your life in your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame." -- Erica Jong

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Posted By: Trae R.

See you guys tonight... thank you in advance for your money!

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Posted By: bigfish387t

I think there should be a 54 Hold Em tourney at the National. I think it would be a fun thing to do. Any thoughts??

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Posted By: 1880nonsports

I can't believe you are not registering tonight no matter what. Forget that the gauntlet was tossed with the "Texas" reference. It's just a given that you would enter given your position on this board. Throw the dogs a bone will ya?

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Posted By: MVSNYC

hey guys, no dice...ihave OSX 10.3.9 for mac, pokerstars requires the next version in order use their program...

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Posted By: leon

This was Lyman's baby. I got in a little late this evening and hadn't ramped up on how to do everything. There will be a next month. Good luck to all who are playing....best regards

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Posted By: Trae R.

I got spanked! Good game, Gentlemen.

Looking forward to the next one!

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Posted By: Sean BH

3rd Place & $32!

Thanks Lyman! Great time... have three more entrance fees!

Sean

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Posted By: Leslie Westbrook

Had a great time tonight. I'm looking forward to next month. 4th Place is a bummer since it's the last place before payout, but hey, at least I stayed alive---longer than expected, for sure. Thanks!

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Posted By: Andrew

11th place...can I at least get a PSA voucher?

"Take your life in your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame." -- Erica Jong

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Posted By: Lyman

Great tournament guys. Thanks for playing. Congrats to the winners. Ranking was as follows:

1) Andy Becker ($80)
2) Tom Morgan ($48)
3) Sean Hank ($32)
4) Leslie Westbrook
5) Lyman Hardeman
6) Brett Hardeman
7) Rob DeWolf
8) Henry Moses
9) Scott Levy
10) Frank ?? (Frank, can you send your last name please? Thanks)
11) Andrew Adeboi
12) Steve Murray
13) Trae Regan
14) Scott Brockelman
15) JC Clarke
16) Jeff Prizner

First "real" tournament will be about third week in January. Full details will be in the Old Cardboard January 2008 eNewsletter and posted on the website about that time. Will also announce here on Net54. ENews subscriptions are free from the Old Cardboard website if you don't already receive.

Thanks again to all for your participation in this dry run. I hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Have a Happy Holiday season.

Lyman

Edited for typos.

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Posted By: paulstratton

Let's hear some bad beat stories. Any 2 outers or what?

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Posted By: Scott

To those who organized and to those who played....thanks for a fun time. I've never had a chance to talk about cards, while playing cards....until tonight!

Regards to all.
SGL

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Posted By: Trae R.

Scott, very good point - likewise here! Thanks again OC and all involved!

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Posted By: Steve Murray

Da river did me in. All in all it was a fun time. My sole objective was to finish better than JC.

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Posted By: Joe D.

although I am not much of a poker player.... if not for other commitments - I would have liked to join in.

so, I am hoping there is a Vintage Texas Hold'em II in the near future.

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Posted By: barrysloate

I don't even know what Texas Hold'em is, other than it is a poker game.

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Posted By: Sean BH

Barry,
You should sign up for the next tourney...you're just the kinda player we're looking for!



sdbh

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Posted By: barrysloate

Sean- just tell me how much money I'm going to lose and I'll save the time and just send it to you.

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Posted By: Sean BH

$11...you can just send it to my PayPal.

Thanks!
sdbh

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Posted By: 1880nonsports

someone actually asking to hear a bad beat story? I BEG people NOT to tell them.... From the game: 8 people left I raise KQd. Top stacks calls with K8o. Flop comes Td8d and 4c. 2 overs and second nut fl draw. I go all-in. K8 thinks and calls. Turn and river are blanks and I go home....

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Posted By: Steve Murray

Here I am 77 BB and raise 3x BB. Player to my left calls. Flop 2s 6s 6d. I bet 750. Player raises me my final 238 chips so I'm all in. He was holding As 10s. You know the rest. Spade on the River. Bye bye

Edit for his hand.

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Posted By: dan mckee

Magazine not keeping you busy enough Lyman? You can post for me on ebay if you have extra time.

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Posted By: Lyman

Sounds like a good trade to me, Dan. I'll handle all your eBay deals while you get the next issue of Old Cardboard ready for the printer.

Lyman

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Posted By: Andrew

Played in two 12,000 player tournaments since our game. Finished 173 and ~200, but you need place 99th to qualify for the bigger tournament.

Anyway, of all the options available to fund one's Pokerstars account, which is recommended?

"Take your life in your own hands and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame." -- Erica Jong