Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
$15 Re-buy tournament
Here it is:
Mark Maes will be host to a $15 re-buy tournament.
1220 Edison (in the garage)
Friday (11-27-09) nite 7:30
starting chips: $1,500
$5 add-0n for $500 in chips at the break for anyone.
There will be a $500 chip bonus for anyone who shows up by 7:15.
You must lose all your chips in order to re-buy.
Re-buy period is good through the first three levels.
Blinds are 30 minutes
25-25
25-50
50-100
end of rebuy period and a $5 add on
75-150
100-200
150-300
200-400
300-600
400-800
500-1000
600-1200
800-1400
1000-2000
1500-3000
Season 21 Tournament of Champions
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
I would like to say that I am thankful for everyone because it is all of us combined which makes the Valley Poker League.
We finished off quite a season. Season 21 had big numbers and even bigger payouts.
But it is all the hard work that gets us to the conveted Tournament of Champions.
This season there were 14 players who qualified for the TOC.
Unlike past seasons, everyone showed up. Some even early enough to receive the bonus chips.
This was quite the battle.
The 1st person to leave the table didn't get up until the very last hand right before the break at 15-30.
After some daring plays and big bluffs we arrive at the bubble.
This week the five names on the bubble were:
Joe, Mark, Alan, TC and Clay
It was Alan who popped the bubble for season 21's TOC.
Money time:
TC, Clay, Mark and Joe
Money presentation was a little different this season:
When everyone was in the money, it was brought out on a tray ready in bundles.
4 bundles represented each place......................every payout in $1 bills.
Coming into the money there were two previous bracelet winners (Clay and TC each going for their 3rd) and two players playing for their first bracelet (Joe and Mark).
In 4th place with a win of $72 was TC.
At this point Clay was shooting for his 3rd bracelet.
It wasn't in the cards for Clay this TOC as he exited the table in 3rd place with a win of $109.
Heads-up: Joe and Mark
There will be a new champion.
2nd place belonged to Joe with a win of $181.
With his new bracelet, Mark won the Tournament of Champions for season 21.
His efforts earned him $362.00
Congratulations to all the qualifiers.
Hope to see everyone for season 22.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
ON TIME BONUS
This is to clarify any misconceptions about the bonus:
Here it is:
To be eligible for the one time bonus ($200 chips) you have to be in the house by 7:15 or have pre-paid. Anyone coming in after 7:15 is not eligible.
We draw for seats at 7:30.
Any questions feel free to consult with the Tournament Director.
This also includes the Tournament of Champions
Good Luck.
Here it is:
To be eligible for the one time bonus ($200 chips) you have to be in the house by 7:15 or have pre-paid. Anyone coming in after 7:15 is not eligible.
We draw for seats at 7:30.
Any questions feel free to consult with the Tournament Director.
This also includes the Tournament of Champions
Good Luck.
Season 21 Week 8
This is it! The last week of season 21. What a season it has been.
This season came down to week 8 to decide a couple of things:
1. the points race was decided in this week.
2. the 2nd of the top two non qualifiers were in contention to qualify (coming into this the difference was only 1 point)
This week had everything from dominating hands to insane catches on the river.
This season was the first season that 6 people received over 100 points. Last season 5 people received over 100 points.
To finish off season 21 the VPL had 22 people who gave it their all for their last chance at glory.
There are 14 people qualified for the Tournament of Champions. Those names will be listed later.
Coming into this week, the points difference between 3 people were 5.
Those people included: James, Joe and Clay
The two non-qualifiers were: Angela and Jeremy. Coming into this race, Jeremy was leading TC by only 1 point.
With 22 people on 3 tables it's all about survival.
That's why it was so surprising to see Jeremy leave his table with 2 points.
Joe saw his way out of the points race when he had to say good bye with 5 points.
Bubble time:
Quentin, James, Alan, Frank and TC
Who had the pin for the bubble.................................................
This week it was Frank who popped the bubble going out in 5th place.
Money time: Quentin, TC, Alan and James
Going out in 4th place was James with a win of $31.
Out comes the sleeper of the group.
After a pre-mature celebration, it was calculated that if Alan were to win week 8 he would tie James in points for a split.
Three way action TC, Quentin and Alan
Two previous qualifiers were Quentin and Alan
Chips were thrown in the pot and raked.
This week's number 3 spot belonged to........................Alan
Alan exited the table in 3rd place with a win of $39.
With Alan's 3rd place finish meant that James sealed the deal with a points win.
For his efforts, James will collect $296 at the TOC.
Heads-Up: Quentin and TC
At one point, Quentin was down to less than 5 blinds (I believe in was when we were on the bubble).
Quentin has an amazing staying power. Never count Quentin out.
At the end of the game, there was a 1st place and a 2nd place.......................
(Thanks captain obvious.)
This week 2nd place belonged to Quentin. With his 2nd place he earned himself $97.
That means that TC won week 8 with the chip and $187.
Here another thing: By TC qualifying this week means that Jeremy inched his way into the TOC by points.
There will be 14 players next week at the TOC:
James, Clay, Alan, Frank, TC, Joe, Randy, Angela, Janna, Jeremy, Mark, Quentin
Bill and Andrew
Congratulations to TC for winning this week.
Congratulations to James for winning points.
Who will take season 21's Tournament of Champions?
You know the drill..........................you have to come and see.
Also: the 7:15 rule is in effect. Be at the house by 7:15 and receive $200 bonus in starting chips.
NOT BEFORE 7:30 but by 7:15.
Good Luck everyone and hope to see everyone out for season 22.
This season came down to week 8 to decide a couple of things:
1. the points race was decided in this week.
2. the 2nd of the top two non qualifiers were in contention to qualify (coming into this the difference was only 1 point)
This week had everything from dominating hands to insane catches on the river.
This season was the first season that 6 people received over 100 points. Last season 5 people received over 100 points.
To finish off season 21 the VPL had 22 people who gave it their all for their last chance at glory.
There are 14 people qualified for the Tournament of Champions. Those names will be listed later.
Coming into this week, the points difference between 3 people were 5.
Those people included: James, Joe and Clay
The two non-qualifiers were: Angela and Jeremy. Coming into this race, Jeremy was leading TC by only 1 point.
With 22 people on 3 tables it's all about survival.
That's why it was so surprising to see Jeremy leave his table with 2 points.
Joe saw his way out of the points race when he had to say good bye with 5 points.
Bubble time:
Quentin, James, Alan, Frank and TC
Who had the pin for the bubble.................................................
This week it was Frank who popped the bubble going out in 5th place.
Money time: Quentin, TC, Alan and James
Going out in 4th place was James with a win of $31.
Out comes the sleeper of the group.
After a pre-mature celebration, it was calculated that if Alan were to win week 8 he would tie James in points for a split.
Three way action TC, Quentin and Alan
Two previous qualifiers were Quentin and Alan
Chips were thrown in the pot and raked.
This week's number 3 spot belonged to........................Alan
Alan exited the table in 3rd place with a win of $39.
With Alan's 3rd place finish meant that James sealed the deal with a points win.
For his efforts, James will collect $296 at the TOC.
Heads-Up: Quentin and TC
At one point, Quentin was down to less than 5 blinds (I believe in was when we were on the bubble).
Quentin has an amazing staying power. Never count Quentin out.
At the end of the game, there was a 1st place and a 2nd place.......................
(Thanks captain obvious.)
This week 2nd place belonged to Quentin. With his 2nd place he earned himself $97.
That means that TC won week 8 with the chip and $187.
Here another thing: By TC qualifying this week means that Jeremy inched his way into the TOC by points.
There will be 14 players next week at the TOC:
James, Clay, Alan, Frank, TC, Joe, Randy, Angela, Janna, Jeremy, Mark, Quentin
Bill and Andrew
Congratulations to TC for winning this week.
Congratulations to James for winning points.
Who will take season 21's Tournament of Champions?
You know the drill..........................you have to come and see.
Also: the 7:15 rule is in effect. Be at the house by 7:15 and receive $200 bonus in starting chips.
NOT BEFORE 7:30 but by 7:15.
Good Luck everyone and hope to see everyone out for season 22.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
$15 Re-buy tournament
Here it is:
Mark Maes will be host to a $15 re-buy tournament.
1220 Edison (in the garage)
Friday (11-13-09) nite 7:30
starting chips: $1,500
$5 add-0n for $500 in chips at the break for anyone.
There will be a $500 chip bonus for anyone who shows up by 7:15.
You must lose all your chips in order to re-buy.
Re-buy period is good through the first three levels.
Blinds are 30 minutes
25-25
25-50
50-100
end of rebuy period and a $5 add on
75-150
100-200
150-300
200-400
300-600
400-800
500-1000
600-1200
800-1400
1000-2000
1500-3000
Season 21 Week 7
As always, the VPL doesn't disappoint when it comes to great poker action.
I want to thank everyone who made it on time and received the $200 bonus.
This week could be the pivotal week for the points race. With only more week to go, the points race is very tight.
That also means that with only one more week to go that will be everyone's last chance to qualify for the TOC.
This week the VPL hosted 23 people. Almost hit a new attendance record because two regulars didn't show up.
Because of the high attendance, that means that an extra spot is added to the payout.
The bubble list contained the following members:
George, Heather, Andrew, Janna and Frank
It was one of the people this week who had the pin to pop the bubble. That's right, Heather went out in 5th place.
On that note, it brings us to the money:
Andrew, George, Frank and Janna
Next to leave the table was Frank in 4th place with a win of $31.
With three people left (George, Andrew and Janna) there will be at least one new qualifier for the TOC because Janna qualified in week 6.
Going out in 3rd place and popping the qualifying bubble was George. His 3rd place finish earned him $39.
Heads-Up: Andrew and Janna
In any race, there is always a 1st place finish and a 2nd place finish.
When the final card was placed down at the river...............................
It was Andrew who came up with a 2nd place finish and $97.
That means this weeks winner, with the chip and an amazing payout of $195 was Janna.
Congratulations to Andrew for being the latest person to qualify for the TOC.
Congratulations to Janna for being heads-up two weeks in a row.
Who will win the points?
Who will qualify by points?
Only one way to know..........come back next week and see.
Good luck to everyone!
Jared Miles video
Here is a link to a video that Jared Miles made for Jess Whatley who qualified for a chance to play for Pokerstars Million dollar challenge.
This is the audition video that is needed to be chosen.
Click on the link to view the video.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
ON TIME INCENTIVE
It has now been decided that anyone who shows up by 7:15 will get an "ON TIME" bonus of an additional $200 in starting chips.
This also means that anyone who pre-pays their buy-in will also get that bonus.
Any questions regarding this bonus can be answered by the tournament director (ME!)
Good luck
This also means that anyone who pre-pays their buy-in will also get that bonus.
Any questions regarding this bonus can be answered by the tournament director (ME!)
Good luck
Season 21 Week 6
We have now completed 3/4 of Season 21.
What a season it has been. We've had bad beats, suckouts at the river and crazy bluffs.
That is what the VPL delivers........................excellent (sometimes crazy) poker playing.
This week the VPL was host to 21 players. With 21 players, means 4 places paid.
The points race has heated up. It's getting close. Another player has inched his way into contention. You can see that name to the right.
Let's not hesitate. Let's start off with the list.
What list?........................the bubble list.
Week 6 contains 5 names: Jeremy, Bill, Alan S, Frank and Janna
The pin to pop the bubble this week came all the way from Bent county.
It was Alan S, who popped the bubble and left the table in 5th place.
So that means the remaining 4 names have made the money:
Jeremy, Bill, Janna and Frank
A 5th place finish is always followed by a 4th place finish.
Nothing different at the VPL. In 4th place with a win of $28 was Bill.
I'm sure everyone who comes to the VPL knows how to count (that maybe a questionable statement).
We are now on the buble to qualify: At this point, there will be two new qualifiers.
These three people have not previously qualified: Janna, Frank and Jeremy.
The person who popped the qualifying bubble was.............................Jeremy.
That's right, it was Jeremy who saw that it was his final hand when he left the table in 3rd place with a win of $35.
Heads-Up: Janna and Frank.
Very well played match. In the end there can only be 1.
So that means that in 2nd place with a win of $89 was................................Janna.
To the victor go the spoils. Congratulations to Frank for winning the chip and $178.
Congratulations to Frank and Janna for qualifying for the TOC for season 21.
Have to give props to Frank because not only did he outlast 20 other players for the win but he did with some crazy railbirding (I have to admit that I was one of those railbirds).
There are now 10 qualified players for the TOC. Also a tie, for the 2nd spot of the non-qualifiers.
Can Joe keep up his points lead?.....................
Everyone knows the answer to that question.......................................
You have to come next week to find out.
Same bat time, Same bat channel.
Good luck to everyone next week.
What a season it has been. We've had bad beats, suckouts at the river and crazy bluffs.
That is what the VPL delivers........................excellent (sometimes crazy) poker playing.
This week the VPL was host to 21 players. With 21 players, means 4 places paid.
The points race has heated up. It's getting close. Another player has inched his way into contention. You can see that name to the right.
Let's not hesitate. Let's start off with the list.
What list?........................the bubble list.
Week 6 contains 5 names: Jeremy, Bill, Alan S, Frank and Janna
The pin to pop the bubble this week came all the way from Bent county.
It was Alan S, who popped the bubble and left the table in 5th place.
So that means the remaining 4 names have made the money:
Jeremy, Bill, Janna and Frank
A 5th place finish is always followed by a 4th place finish.
Nothing different at the VPL. In 4th place with a win of $28 was Bill.
I'm sure everyone who comes to the VPL knows how to count (that maybe a questionable statement).
We are now on the buble to qualify: At this point, there will be two new qualifiers.
These three people have not previously qualified: Janna, Frank and Jeremy.
The person who popped the qualifying bubble was.............................Jeremy.
That's right, it was Jeremy who saw that it was his final hand when he left the table in 3rd place with a win of $35.
Heads-Up: Janna and Frank.
Very well played match. In the end there can only be 1.
So that means that in 2nd place with a win of $89 was................................Janna.
To the victor go the spoils. Congratulations to Frank for winning the chip and $178.
Congratulations to Frank and Janna for qualifying for the TOC for season 21.
Have to give props to Frank because not only did he outlast 20 other players for the win but he did with some crazy railbirding (I have to admit that I was one of those railbirds).
There are now 10 qualified players for the TOC. Also a tie, for the 2nd spot of the non-qualifiers.
Can Joe keep up his points lead?.....................
Everyone knows the answer to that question.......................................
You have to come next week to find out.
Same bat time, Same bat channel.
Good luck to everyone next week.
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