This season is blowing up with players. This week the VPL hosted 16 players (with 3 regulars not showing up).
There is never a shortage of players or good plays at the VPL (although some may argue the last part of that statement).
Now onto the action.
This week the bubble saw a new player to the VPL which was George. Along with him, TC Brandon and Frank were waging war to see who would walk away with some money this week.
George came to the VPL this week along with a new shiny needle. It was George going out in 4th place and popping the bubble.
Money time: Frank Brandon and TC.
There was one hand which had TC against Brandon (with Brandon being all-in). TC turned a J which gave trips. He yelled in celebration only to see an Ace fall on the river. Brandon had caught runner runner for the straight.
That just goes to show: It isn't over until the river has fallen.
A few hands later, Brandon said good bye to the final table in 3rd place and a$40 win.
Heads-up: Frank and TC.
This had to be the quickest headsup ever. The blinds were 300/600.
2nd hand of heads-up
Both just call the big blind.
Flop came: A T 7
check and check
The turn was a 4. A T 7 4.
TC moves all-in (trying to steal the blinds).
Frank calls.
TC shows K 8 and Frank shows Q 4
River hits a blank. Frank had TC outchipped and won the tournament.
TC 2nd place finish earns him $68
Frank's 1st place finish earns him $136 and the chip.
With Franks win in week 6, he has stretched his lead to a massive 20 points with only 2 tournaments left.
As of week 6, there are 9 people going to the TOC.
This is ironic because this is one of the biggest seasons of the VPL and could be one of the smallest TOC.
Good luck everyone and we'll see you next week.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Season 16 Week 5
This week was very impressive with the number of players. Again hitting an all time high with 19 players.
The VPL may have to go to alternates when it comes to buying into the VPL. For sure the veterans have a seat.
We are getting full and any suggestions on how to deal with the extras are welcome.
Now onto the action:
As previously stated, the VPL hosted 19 people.
This week chips were flying very fast. There were quite a few all-ins (and calls) within the first couple sets of blinds.
Just because you made it to the final table still doesn't guarantee any money. The action is tough at the VPL.
Final Four: Brandon, Jason, Frank, and Todd
This week it was our points leader Frank who popped the bubble with a 4th place finish.
Money time: Jason, Brandon and Todd.
Jason found it was his time to leave the table in 3rd place with a a$50 win.
Heads up with Steve and Brandon.
There is only one winner each week: This week the winner was Todd. 1st place, along with the chip, paid an impressive $160.
Brandon's 2nd place finish earned him $80.
At the beginning of the heads-up match, both players had alot of chips. It looked like the blinds would be capped at 500/1000. It didn't happen, the tournament ended at 400/800.
The blinds have yet to capped.
The updated points are at the right. Congratulations to Frank for securing a solid lead.
But with 3 weeks to go, anything is possible at the VPL.
Good luck and we'll see you next week.
The VPL may have to go to alternates when it comes to buying into the VPL. For sure the veterans have a seat.
We are getting full and any suggestions on how to deal with the extras are welcome.
Now onto the action:
As previously stated, the VPL hosted 19 people.
This week chips were flying very fast. There were quite a few all-ins (and calls) within the first couple sets of blinds.
Just because you made it to the final table still doesn't guarantee any money. The action is tough at the VPL.
Final Four: Brandon, Jason, Frank, and Todd
This week it was our points leader Frank who popped the bubble with a 4th place finish.
Money time: Jason, Brandon and Todd.
Jason found it was his time to leave the table in 3rd place with a a$50 win.
Heads up with Steve and Brandon.
There is only one winner each week: This week the winner was Todd. 1st place, along with the chip, paid an impressive $160.
Brandon's 2nd place finish earned him $80.
At the beginning of the heads-up match, both players had alot of chips. It looked like the blinds would be capped at 500/1000. It didn't happen, the tournament ended at 400/800.
The blinds have yet to capped.
The updated points are at the right. Congratulations to Frank for securing a solid lead.
But with 3 weeks to go, anything is possible at the VPL.
Good luck and we'll see you next week.
Season 16 Week 4
This is late..................sorry.
VPL this week hosted an impressive 17 people.
As always, the report begins at the bubble.
This week the four are: Quentin, Tammy, Michelle and Steve.
Who had the needle is the question........................and here is the answer:
"Out on the buble" honors this week go to Tammy. She exists with a 4th place finish.
Money time: Quentin, Steve and Michelle.
Well, there has to be a 3rd place finisher and this week is no different. Quentin leaves the final table in 3rd place with a win of $44.
Heads up: Michelle and Steve
This is Michelle's 2nd weekn in a row going heads up. But again, she falls short of the top prize with a 2nd place finish and $70 for her efforts.
Steve was the winner of week 6 and and impressive $145.
Congratulations to the winners.
VPL this week hosted an impressive 17 people.
As always, the report begins at the bubble.
This week the four are: Quentin, Tammy, Michelle and Steve.
Who had the needle is the question........................and here is the answer:
"Out on the buble" honors this week go to Tammy. She exists with a 4th place finish.
Money time: Quentin, Steve and Michelle.
Well, there has to be a 3rd place finisher and this week is no different. Quentin leaves the final table in 3rd place with a win of $44.
Heads up: Michelle and Steve
This is Michelle's 2nd weekn in a row going heads up. But again, she falls short of the top prize with a 2nd place finish and $70 for her efforts.
Steve was the winner of week 6 and and impressive $145.
Congratulations to the winners.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Season 16 Week 3
This week at the VPL was totally crazy. Only for the 2nd time playing at the house has the VPL hosted this many people.
There were 19 people sitting down at the tables to take their shot at the money.
We had the regulars and a few new faces but everyone had fun.
Starting point: The bubble
Jason, James, Frank and Steve.
Steve has a bottomless pocket full of pins. Once again this week the bubble boy was Steve.
Money time went to Jason, James and frank.
The position that was one from qualifying went to James. James saw his exit in 3rd place with a win of $50.
Heads-Up: Jason and Frank.
Final Hand:
Jason moved all-in with pocket 8's only to be called by Frank with pocket Kings. When Franks 3rd King hit the turn that sealed the deal.
Jason took 2nd place with a win of $60
Frank took 1st place (along with the chip) and a win of $160.
Congratulations to Jason and Frank for sealing up two seats in the TOC.
After week 3 there are 6 people qualified for the TOC.
Good luck everyone and we'll see you for week 4.
There were 19 people sitting down at the tables to take their shot at the money.
We had the regulars and a few new faces but everyone had fun.
Starting point: The bubble
Jason, James, Frank and Steve.
Steve has a bottomless pocket full of pins. Once again this week the bubble boy was Steve.
Money time went to Jason, James and frank.
The position that was one from qualifying went to James. James saw his exit in 3rd place with a win of $50.
Heads-Up: Jason and Frank.
Final Hand:
Jason moved all-in with pocket 8's only to be called by Frank with pocket Kings. When Franks 3rd King hit the turn that sealed the deal.
Jason took 2nd place with a win of $60
Frank took 1st place (along with the chip) and a win of $160.
Congratulations to Jason and Frank for sealing up two seats in the TOC.
After week 3 there are 6 people qualified for the TOC.
Good luck everyone and we'll see you for week 4.
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