Season 23 Week 7

We are now only 1 tournament away from the Tournament of Champions.

This week was a little on the crazy side.

At the sign up, it looked like there was going to be only 2 tables.

This is unheard of lately at the VPL.

However, our players did not disappointment. By the time, the cards started flying there was 22 people who gathered their pennies and went for the win.

Again with numbers of 21 players, this week we have $26 going to the Holiday Invitational.

Some crazy plays and some surprising early exits caused the final table to be formed around 10:40.

Just like last week it took about three hours to make the final table.

But yet again, I was wrong thinking there was going to be an early end.

It took another three hours to crown this weeks winner.

Coming into this week's tourney, the eyes were on points.

Both for the win and the top two non-qualifiers.

It looked like a session at MIT (ok, maybe no that extreme).

You could hear things like "okay, if so-and-so wins I have to get this many points next week" or "if so-and-so qualifies this week I may have a chance."

People were trying to think so much I'm surprised no one pulled a muscle in their heads.

Of course, there is always the side betting going on. People bragging about I'm leading you by so many points. You haven't qualified.

At the VPL there is always plenty of action both on the felt and off.

The moment of truth. Bubble list:

Alan, Angela, Jeremy and Jason.

Within this group there is only one previous qualifier: Alan

This means, at this point there will be at least one new qualifier.

Ms Babyness (Angela) reached into her pocket and pulled out the pin to pop the bubble going out in 4th place.

With the choice words coming out of her mouth, it was obvious she did not like her 4th place exit.

Money time: Jeremy, Alan and Jason

This was a very interesting position for a few reasons:

1)Jeremy was so tired at this point, he wasn't even talking his normal crap. He could have easily fallen asleep at the table.

2)Jason is leading in the non-qualifiers with points. Either way he'll be in the TOC. If he happens to qualify then it opens the door to another person to come in.

3)Alan could qualify (again) and that would be one less person at the TOC.

So what was the outcome.................................


Some big pushes and calls, chips were being exchanged back and forth.

Jeremy, twice, went all-in (I think hoping to get busted so that he could go home) and doubled up both times.

In the end, there has to be a 3rd place.

This week 3rd place along with $37 went to Alan.

That's right we have two new qualifiers for the TOC.

Head's up: Jeremy and Jason.

There were many pre-flop folds (which was frustrating for the dealer because it would be shuffle, deal and then fold..........shuffle, deal and then fold).

This also had it's time to end.

The tournament ended about 1:26 with the blinds at 600/1200

In 2nd place with a win of $93 was....................Jeremy.

This weeks winner along with the chip and $187 was Jason.

Congratulations to both Jeremy and Jason for qualifying for the TOC.

Congratulations to Andrew who, going into week 8, has a 17 point lead for overall points.

****Interesting****

With Jason qualifying, this makes TC the first spot of the non-qualifiers.

In the 2nd position there is a tie: Joe and Angela are both tied with 78 points.

Right behind the both of them is Nick with 75.

Being that next week is week 8, there cannot be a tie between Joe and Angela who will prevail between the two of them.

Or will Nick run deep and pass them both in points for his shot to qualify.

There can be a tie in points non-qualifers. It has happend and three people went to the TOC on points.

I'm just curious which one can outlast the other Joe or Angela.

I can't wait until next week.

Here come the questions:

Will Andrew take down the points?

Who will win between Angela and Joe"

Who will qualify between Angela, Joe and Nick?

You know the drill...........until next week America.

Good luck to everyone.