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.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Season 16 Week 2
2nd week of Season 16 with the exciting action of the VPL.
This week there were 15 people who all wanted the first prize money and the chip.
The starting is always on the bubble.
This week the people who were walking on egg shells were: Michelle, Alan, Frank and Jason.
Someone had to do it..........................and that someone was Frank. Frank exited the table with a 4th place finish.
Next to excuse himself was Alan. This exit gave Alan a 3rd place finish and $38.
Heads up: Michelle and Jason.
With any race there is a 1st place and a 2nd place.
This week it was Michelle who took 2nd place and $64.
Congratulations to Jason for winning Week 2. This first place finish came with the chip and $128.
Congratulations to Michelle and Jason for qualifying for the TOC.
Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.
See you next week.
This week there were 15 people who all wanted the first prize money and the chip.
The starting is always on the bubble.
This week the people who were walking on egg shells were: Michelle, Alan, Frank and Jason.
Someone had to do it..........................and that someone was Frank. Frank exited the table with a 4th place finish.
Next to excuse himself was Alan. This exit gave Alan a 3rd place finish and $38.
Heads up: Michelle and Jason.
With any race there is a 1st place and a 2nd place.
This week it was Michelle who took 2nd place and $64.
Congratulations to Jason for winning Week 2. This first place finish came with the chip and $128.
Congratulations to Michelle and Jason for qualifying for the TOC.
Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.
See you next week.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Season 16 Week 1
Tonight was the start of Season 16.
This week the VPL had 13 people who laid their money on the line.
This week had very fast action with early exists.
Bubble time: James, Frank, Brandon and Alan.
This week it was Alan who reach down into his pocket of tricks and pulled out the needle to pop the bubble going out in 4th place.
Next to exit the game was James with a 3rd place finish and $34 to his name.
Heads up between Brandon and Frank.
Very good heads up.
Key hand of the game: The flop was 3 K 6. Frank moved all-in. Brandon insta-called him.
Frank was making a move with a pure bluff. Brandon insta-called with 4 5 in his hand.
The turn was a 7 to complete Brandon's straight.
Brandon just leaned on Frank and eventually eneded up with all the chips.
Franks 2nd place finish earned him $55 and is now qualified for the TOC.
Brandon's 1st place finish earned him $110, the chip and he also has qualified for the TOC.
Congratulations to the money winners and to Brandon for taking the first tournament of
Season 16.
Good luck everyone.
This week the VPL had 13 people who laid their money on the line.
This week had very fast action with early exists.
Bubble time: James, Frank, Brandon and Alan.
This week it was Alan who reach down into his pocket of tricks and pulled out the needle to pop the bubble going out in 4th place.
Next to exit the game was James with a 3rd place finish and $34 to his name.
Heads up between Brandon and Frank.
Very good heads up.
Key hand of the game: The flop was 3 K 6. Frank moved all-in. Brandon insta-called him.
Frank was making a move with a pure bluff. Brandon insta-called with 4 5 in his hand.
The turn was a 7 to complete Brandon's straight.
Brandon just leaned on Frank and eventually eneded up with all the chips.
Franks 2nd place finish earned him $55 and is now qualified for the TOC.
Brandon's 1st place finish earned him $110, the chip and he also has qualified for the TOC.
Congratulations to the money winners and to Brandon for taking the first tournament of
Season 16.
Good luck everyone.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Season 15 - Tournament of Champions
11-11-08. This is the date that this weeks best players battled for the coveted title of VPL Champion.
13 players were eligible this week. Only 12 players showed up with one seat being sold.
As always, everyone started with $1,000 in chips.
At the TOC there are 4 places being paid.
Those 4 places belonged to Alan, Bill, Clay and Steve.
Bill exited the table in 4th place with a $55 win.
3 way action with one previous bracelet winner in the mix.
When the river came, it was Steve's turn to excuse himself from the table in 3rd place with a $83 win.
Heads-up between Alan and Clay.
Alan going for his first TOC win and Clay defending TOC champion shooting for a back to back win.
Two very good players with one very good battle.
With every game there is a final card. This game was no different. When the last river hit, Clay found himself with all of the chips.
Alan's 2nd place finish helped him win $163. Clays finish gave him $275 for his efforts and now is a two time bracelet winner.
Congratulations to Clay for winning Season 15's TOC.
Good luck to everyone in Season 16.
13 players were eligible this week. Only 12 players showed up with one seat being sold.
As always, everyone started with $1,000 in chips.
At the TOC there are 4 places being paid.
Those 4 places belonged to Alan, Bill, Clay and Steve.
Bill exited the table in 4th place with a $55 win.
3 way action with one previous bracelet winner in the mix.
When the river came, it was Steve's turn to excuse himself from the table in 3rd place with a $83 win.
Heads-up between Alan and Clay.
Alan going for his first TOC win and Clay defending TOC champion shooting for a back to back win.
Two very good players with one very good battle.
With every game there is a final card. This game was no different. When the last river hit, Clay found himself with all of the chips.
Alan's 2nd place finish helped him win $163. Clays finish gave him $275 for his efforts and now is a two time bracelet winner.
Congratulations to Clay for winning Season 15's TOC.
Good luck to everyone in Season 16.
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