Season 24 Week 8

This is it! We have put season 24 in the books.

Alot to be reported on this season.

This season has brought the VPL some more firsts.

This season has brought us 30 players.

Early in the season we started 4 tables because of the turnouts.

This season has been the biggest season to date.

Never thought it was possible to have 4 tables in the room..................as they say "Built it and they will come" And they have.

When we thought hitting 100 points was the feat to accomplish, it pales to the fact that season 24 had 18 people hit 100 points.

We can now crown a winner of season 24 points.

This season saw James earn an incredible 180 points. This effort has earned him the biggest points payout to date. He won $382.00.

Congratulations to James.

Excellent season 24.

It is now time to conclude the reporting on "The Joe Challenge". Unfortunately he didn't meet his goal. However, there are a few people who now can buy lunch (courtesy of Joe).

His efforts weren't for nothing because he is now the first alternate in case someone cannot make the TOC.

This will be the biggest TOC to date:

14 players are qualified:

The scheduled payout will be:

1st - $427
2nd -$213
3rd -$128
4th -$ 85

This last week we saw a drop in the numbers. But don't let that fool you. We had 21 players come tonight for their last chance to qualify.

This week we ran 3 tables.

Around 10:40 we saw the final table being formed.

One hour later, we see the names on the bubble list:
Todd, Angela, Joe and David P

It was a rough bubble, but in the end it was Angela who reached into her bag of tricks and pulled out the mighty pin to pop the bubble.

Money time is next:

David P, Joe, and Todd

None of these three have previously qualified.

This puts an interesting spin for points.

Going out in 3rd place, with a win of $35 was Joe.

Heads-Up: David P and Todd

Big bets and biggers calls will lead us to crown this weeks champion.

Going out in 2nd place with a win of $89 was Todd.

That means in 1st place, with the chip, along with $178 was David P.

Congratulations to both Todd and David P for qualifying for the TOC.

A 2nd congratulations goes to David P for coming off a win at the La Bamba tournament this past Saturday.

There are now 14 players qualified for the TOC on May 27, 2010.

We will start Season 25 on June 16, 2010.

Good luck everyone.