TAM 9 Poker tournament

[Horatius]

well, as registration has opened for TAM 9, it's probably a good time to think about organizing this year's poker tournament.

The overall schedule can be found here:

http://www.amazingmeeting.com/program


As with last year, the best time seems to be Thursday, just before the reception. Maybe starting at 5:00pm. That gives us 2.5 hours before the reception, so most players will be done with lots of time to spare to attend the reception.

I could also be convinced that Saturday night, starting at 7:00pm, could work.


Any other opinions?

[Dumb All Over]

I'm in!

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I'll make my Official TAM Poker Tournament Annual Joke:

"Poker? I hardly know her!"


Please tip your waiter. And try the veal.

[aofl]

In.

Other Poker Joke (tm): Poker up front. Liquor in the rear.

A

[The Central Scrutinizer]

In.

Other Poker Joke (tm): Poker up front. Liquor in the rear.

A

I beleive you have it backwards. :)

[aofl]

I beleive you have it backwards. :)

:blush:

A

[Horatius]

I beleive you have it backwards. :)



To each his own, Mr. Prude!

[The Central Scrutinizer]

To each his own, Mr. Prude!

:eek:

[Cethis]

I'm in for now.

[Horatius]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis||
aofl||
Dumb All Over||

Okay, so add an X for your preferred day!

[Cethis]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|x|
aofl||
Dumb All Over||

[aofl]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|x|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over||

[Dumb All Over]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|

[Horatius]

I'm PMed the people who signed up last year to let them know we're discussing this year.

[Hokulele]

You are going down Kitty Boy!

I don't care what night. They moved TAM so now I can stay the whole weekend. Yippee!

[Horatius]

You are going down Kitty Boy!

I don't care what night. They moved TAM so now I can stay the whole weekend. Yippee!



I've already got the start of a story idea!

[FriendlyAtheist]

My only worry is that some people may not arrive until Thursday night or sometime Friday... I'd prefer Saturday night. But since there are events happening that night, I understand if you all want something else.

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|

[Horatius]

My only worry is that some people may not arrive until Thursday night or sometime Friday... I'd prefer Saturday night. But since there are events happening that night, I understand if you all want something else.




Well, conflicts are always a problem with TAM, there's just too much to do! So we'll see what fits best for the most people.


We could also consider having two tournaments - would anyone be up for one Sunday afternoon? I'm there until Monday evening, myself, and wouldn't say no to another go round.

[Ziggy66]

We had a fairly good turnout last year on Thursday and I don't want to miss the show Saturday night.

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Ziggy66|X|


The tournament went pretty long last year, I got a sense the dealer was pretty frustrated and they ended up convincing us to split the pot after heads up went a little long. I guess thats a "problem" with us rationally minded people, we tend to play pretty conservatively!

Also, is it possible to limit the game to only TAM attendees (and maybe their travelling companions)? There were a few locals in the tournament last year. They were nice enough guys, but they did play pretty aggressively and the game didn't feel as friendly at times.

Mark

[Horatius]

Also, is it possible to limit the game to only TAM attendees (and maybe their travelling companions)? There were a few locals in the tournament last year. They were nice enough guys, but they did play pretty aggressively and the game didn't feel as friendly at times.

Mark



Well, we could limit it, but the casino likes to fill the tables, so the best way is to get a lot of the TAM people to sign up.

[Cethis]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Ziggy66|X|

[Hutch]

Deal me in.

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|

[Horatius]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|


So it's looking like Thursday again. I'll keep an eye on the schedule, and figure out a good starting time. I suspect it will be earlier than last year, though, from what I've seen so far.

[Ziggy66]

Yeah, I didn't get a ticket to Rebecca's game show (at 9PM), figuring I would be playing poker.

[Horatius]

Yeah, I didn't get a ticket to Rebecca's game show (at 9PM), figuring I would be playing poker.



My plan was to try to avoid overlapping other events as much as possible, so we'll probably be running it from 5 or 5:30 until 7:30, when the reception starts. with 2-2.5 hours, most players will be done before the reception starts, and it's almost certain we'll all be done before the reception ends.

[cwalner]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|
cwalner|X|

good news. I know I said I was tentative in the PM Horatius, but I made plans and even bought my tickets so not so tentative any more.

Thursday is much better for me, since after TAM 8 I started listening to the SGU and bought a ticket for their dinner on Saturday.

I just hope my plane isn't delayed as I am getting in about 3pm so too much delay and I may be late.

[Phlebas]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|
cwalner|X|
mr.ottle|X|X|


Just bought the plane ticket.

[nowoo]

I don't play, but my friend "Bad Beat Bob" is interested in joining the tournament for (I think) his third year in a row. I told him about this thread, and he wrote:

Ahh, Fred, a pox upon you. You know how to hook my interest. Why yes, of course I'd play the TAM poker tournament again. No date preference, though there's good energy playing it on the first night. Also, that seems traditional. And yes, I need you to add me to the list. Nickname: Bad Beat Bob.

I might stake him with a side-bet six pack of beer if you're doing that again.

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
Cethis|X|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|
cwalner|X|
mr.ottle|X|X|
Bad Beat Bob|X|X|

[Hokulele]

I might stake him with a side-bet six pack of beer if you're doing that again.


Once again, there will be a bounty on Horatius' head of a six pack of a locally brewed adult beverage. The way this works is Horatius and I each bring a six pack to the poker room. If I am knocked out before him, he gets my six pack and whoever beat me got his. If other people want in, or if we want to turn this into a general bounty, no problem. Either way, I am bringing alcohol.

Speaking of which, Horatius, we have a plethora of good breweries around here, as well as a local cider mill that makes aw-haw-hawsome hard cider (my favorite being the apple/black current version). Do you have a preference in what you will see handed off to someone other than you? :D

[Horatius]

Speaking of which, Horatius, we have a plethora of good breweries around here, as well as a local cider mill that makes aw-haw-hawsome hard cider (my favorite being the apple/black current version). Do you have a preference in what you will see handed off to someone other than you? :D



Define "around here", and I'll take a look.

On that theme, there's a new micro brewery here in Ottawa, that makes something I think you someone might like.....


http://www.hogsback.ca/

[Hokulele]

Northern California. This is our current favorite.

http://www.lagunitas.com/

[Hokulele]

I am sad. My favorite cidery got bought out by some huge conglomerate and they changed the product lineup and I can't find it in any local stores. I may drive up to their tasting room this weekend in the hope they still sell direct. :(

Do we have a fixed start time? I will be driving in, and will do my best to get there in time.

[Horatius]

Just got off the phone with Joe D, so we're good to go for Thursday at 5:30. $50 buy in with a $5 add-on going to the JREF.

I told him we'd probably have about 30 people, so sign up now, and let others know about it!

[Dumb All Over]

Unmitigated bump.

[SkepticScott]

Unmitigated bump.I'll have to see your bump and raise you a bump-bump.

[Ed Baehr]

I'll have to see your bump and raise you a bump-bump.

Whoa......Gutsy call

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Whoa......Gutsy call

He's bluffing!!!

[Cethis]

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|
cwalner|X|
mr.ottle|X|X|
Bad Beat Bob|X|X|


I'm out. I have someone I need to spend time with that night. :)

[Unsecured Coins]

i'm in

[Horatius]

Coolness!

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|
cwalner|X|
mr.ottle|X|X|
Bad Beat Bob|X|X|
Unsecured Coins|X|

I assumed you'd vote for Thursday, since that's when it is :D

[Horatius]

Oh, and just to pump up my reputation for my inevitable (Ha! as if) defeat by Hokulele, I quadrupled my money playing 1-2 Flex Limit at a casino along the 401 highway while taking a break driving home yesterday.

[Dumb All Over]

Coolness!

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|
cwalner|X|
mr.ottle|X|X|
Bad Beat Bob|X|X|
Unsecured Coins|X|

I assumed you'd vote for Thursday, since that's when it is :D
I'm going to speak for Coins because I know he is already booked for something else on Saturday.;)

Thursday poker it is!

[Sarcastic Skeptic]

Add me to the list. I had a blast last year.

[Horatius]

Add me to the list. I had a blast last year.

Name|Thursday?|Saturday?
Horatius|X|
aofl|X|
Dumb All Over|X|
FriendlyAtheist|X|X|
Hutch|X|
Ziggy66|X|
cwalner|X|
mr.ottle|X|X|
Bad Beat Bob|X|X|
Unsecured Coins|X|
Sarcastic Skeptic|X|

[Metullus]

I'm in, if there is room at the table...

[Horatius]

I'm in, if there is room at the table...


We've booked tables for 30 people, so we've got lots of room. I'll be posting notices at TAM for non-forum sign ups. Look for me on Wednesday or Thursday to confirm you're still playing, but everyone on this list will have a spot reserved.



Name|Thursday
Horatius|X
aofl|X
Dumb All Over|X
FriendlyAtheist|X
Hutch|X
Ziggy66|X
cwalner|X
mr.ottle|X
Bad Beat Bob|X
Unsecured Coins|X
Sarcastic Skeptic|X
Metullus|X

[Antiquehunter]

I have not yet booked my flights (working on it) but there is a strong chance that Mark & I will be coming to TAM9. (He'll be coming in from Chile, me from Montreal en route to Chile.)

So - tentatively 2 more buy-ins at the table...

-AH.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I have not yet booked my flights (working on it) but there is a strong chance that Mark & I will be coming to TAM9. (He'll be coming in from Chile, me from Montreal en route to Chile.)

So - tentatively 2 more buy-ins at the table...

-AH.

Keep in mind that the Southpoint is booked up.

[Antiquehunter]

Yeah - no biggie. We get comped elsewhere, so we'll stay there & cab it in. Not ideal, but probably no more of a nuisance than staying out in that part of the city and having a shorter commute. Certainly not renting a car - I intend to have fun and want as little responsibility as possible.

The event itself isn't sold out, no? (I assume some of the side events are...)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

...I intend to have fun and want as little responsibility as possible.

The rules I live by.

The event itself isn't sold out, no? (I assume some of the side events are...)

Not that I know of. Maybe double check before you book plane tickets. The whole "we may have to cut off registration" thing might just be a marketing ruse.

[Horatius]

I have not yet booked my flights (working on it) but there is a strong chance that Mark & I will be coming to TAM9. (He'll be coming in from Chile, me from Montreal en route to Chile.)

So - tentatively 2 more buy-ins at the table...

-AH.




Name|Thursday
Horatius|X
aofl|X
Dumb All Over|X
FriendlyAtheist|X
Hutch|X
Ziggy66|X
cwalner|X
mr.ottle|X
Bad Beat Bob|X
Unsecured Coins|X
Sarcastic Skeptic|X
Metullus|X
Antiquehunter|X
Mark|X
Hokulele|X


ETA: By my count, that's 14 signed up so far.....Should I start making noise about us being "Booked Up Soon!", in order to create a frenzy to join? :D

ETA2:

You are going down Kitty Boy!

I don't care what night. They moved TAM so now I can stay the whole weekend. Yippee!

Just noticed Hokulele wasn't in the chart. Clearly she's running scared from me, but I'll add her in just to make it look like we're half-full :p

[Phlebas]

I have not yet booked my flights (working on it) but there is a strong chance that Mark & I will be coming to TAM9. (He'll be coming in from Chile, me from Montreal en route to Chile.)

So - tentatively 2 more buy-ins at the table...

-AH.

Outstanding. Been too long! Don't think I've seen you guys since the JREF Alaska cruise.

[Antiquehunter]

Working on plane reservations - its a bit awkward and wacky as usual, but its looking like 95% we'll be there! Mark returns from Afg in 6 days to Chile, and then he'll fly in from there. I'm booked to go from MTL to Chile in mid-July, I'm working on changing that to accomodate a Vegas layover. My travel guy loves me.

[bumlet5]

My SO wants to get in on the action. Add one more seat for him, please? Kthxbai.

[Antiquehunter]

No longer a tentative booking - we're booked, Dano! Confirm 2 buy-ins - AH & Mark. Shuffle up & deal!

[Horatius]

My SO wants to get in on the action. Add one more seat for him, please? Kthxbai.



Name|Thursday
Horatius|X
aofl|X
Dumb All Over|X
FriendlyAtheist|X
Hutch|X
Ziggy66|X
cwalner|X
mr.ottle|X
Bad Beat Bob|X
Unsecured Coins|X
Sarcastic Skeptic|X
Metullus|X
Antiquehunter|X
Mark|X
Hokulele|X
bumlet5SO|X

[Antiquehunter]

Is this the appropriate thread for Phil Hellmuthesque trash talk? (within the guidelines of rule 10?)

[Horatius]

Is this the appropriate thread for Phil Hellmuthesque trash talk? (within the guidelines of rule 10?)



Well, sure, if you want to look even more foolish after losing to me!

[Antiquehunter]

<throws chair at Horatius & stomps out of room>

[Faydra]

Is voyeurism allowed? I'm too broke to actually gamble, but I want to live my life vicariously through DAO, Hokey & Coins...

[Horatius]

<throws chair at Horatius & stomps out of room>

Well, that's what you get for calling my 7-2 off suit!

[oenophile]

Hi, I'm new to JREF and to TAM (this is my first post and my first TAM) but I'd love to join y'all for some Poker on Thursday!

[Dumb All Over]

Your money You will be most welcome, oenophile.:)
Name|Thursday
Horatius|X
aofl|X
Dumb All Over|X
FriendlyAtheist|X
Hutch|X
Ziggy66|X
cwalner|X
mr.ottle|X
Bad Beat Bob|X
Unsecured Coins|X
Sarcastic Skeptic|X
Metullus|X
Antiquehunter|X
Mark|X
Hokulele|X
bumlet5SO|X
oenophile|X

[Horatius]

Never was the forum title "New Blood" more appropriate inappropriate.



:D

[Antiquehunter]

So long as he brings a nice Chateau d'Yquem to share, I am happy to take his chips.

[The Mutha]

The Dolly and I would be up for this as well on Thursday. Neither of us have played much poker at all, so I expect we'll be out early, but blind luck may get us somewhere!

[oenophile]

Yquem can be arranged ;)

[cwalner]

The Dolly and I would be up for this as well on Thursday. Neither of us have played much poker at all, so I expect we'll be out early, but blind luck may get us somewhere!

The fact is, this tournament is going to be mostly casual poker players, not sharks. as such, luck will be a big factor, and it will be anybody's game. However, it being poker, you will be expected to bring the trash-talk.

[Horatius]

The Dolly and I would be up for this as well on Thursday. Neither of us have played much poker at all, so I expect we'll be out early, but blind luck may get us somewhere!




Name|Thursday
Horatius|X
aofl|X
Dumb All Over|X
FriendlyAtheist|X
Hutch|X
Ziggy66|X
cwalner|X
mr.ottle|X
Bad Beat Bob|X
Unsecured Coins|X
Sarcastic Skeptic|X
Metullus|X
Antiquehunter|X
Mark|X
Hokulele|X
bumlet5SO|X
oenophile|X
The Mutha|X
The Dolly|X


WooT! 19 people already! That's way better than last year's pre-TAM sign-ups. This should be good!



At some point, I'll be PMing everyone with my contact details, so you can confirm your participation with me once you're in Vegas, and get any last minute detail changes, if there are any. I've got a US-based cell phone number now, so it won't even cost me an arm and a leg!

[Horatius]

Bump! A week from Now, I'll be in Vegas! WooT!

Crap, I need to do laundry.....

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Bump! A week from Now, I'll be in Vegas! WooT!

Crap, I need to do laundry.....

A week from tomorrow, I will too! But in between, I go to Chicago. Or more accurately, Aurora IL.

[Antiquehunter]

Back at TAM 4 & 5 when I was the host of this event, I suggested that players post 'bounties' on their heads as a way to spice up the event. Basically, you were invited to bring a small prize that you would give to the person who knocked you out of the tournament. Completely optional, of course.

After speaking to Horatius, he thinks it would be fun to reintroduce this OPTIONAL event.

So - I'm pleased to announce that in the unlikely event that you knock either Mark or me out of the tournament, you will win a lovely bottle of Chilean wine. Which we will then encourage you to drink, and then attempt to convince you to play heads-up for all your money.

-AH.

[Kochanski]

If you want to leave sign up sheet or info about the tourney at the forum table just let me know. We should have the table set up early Thursday morning.

[Horatius]

I've sent PMs to everyone on the list, at least in theory, with my contact info. If I missed you, let me know!



Back at TAM 4 & 5 when I was the host of this event, I suggested that players post 'bounties' on their heads as a way to spice up the event. Basically, you were invited to bring a small prize that you would give to the person who knocked you out of the tournament. Completely optional, of course.

After speaking to Horatius, he thinks it would be fun to reintroduce this OPTIONAL event.

So - I'm pleased to announce that in the unlikely event that you knock either Mark or me out of the tournament, you will win a lovely bottle of Chilean wine. Which we will then encourage you to drink, and then attempt to convince you to play heads-up for all your money.

-AH.


And since mr. ottle just razzed me about drinking out of the mug he won from me a few years ago, I'm encouraging him - and everyone else! - to join in.

Of course, Hokulele and I still have our Beer Bet Counter-Bounties on each other's head - knock one of us out, you get some beer, and so does the one of us still in the game!



If you want to leave sign up sheet or info about the tourney at the forum table just let me know. We should have the table set up early Thursday morning.


I'll certainly have some posters available. IIRC, I'm actually scheduled to help you run the table just after lunch on Thursday, so I'll be sure to be there at least then, if anyone is looking to sign up on the day. Pass the word around to any non-forumites you know who might want to play.

[Horatius]

In addition to the tradition of various Bounties, there's another, newer tradition:

Smack Talking Hokulele in Comic Form!


http://s3.amazonaws.com/stripgenerator/strip/38/78/35/00/00/full.png


You can follow the rest of the story as it unfolds here:

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?postid=7347116#post7347116


If anyone wants to see previous years' efforts, let me know, and I'll dig up the links.

[Hokulele]

Let's see, the counter the first year was catnip and the second year was feathered decoys.

Since Kitty Boy is bringing the full NWO staff on board this year, my counter shall involve ...





















... water pistols! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!

Bad kitty! Bad!

[cwalner]

Let's see, the counter the first year was catnip and the second year was feathered decoys.

Since Kitty Boy is bringing the full NWO staff on board this year, my counter shall involve ...


... water pistols! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!

Bad kitty! Bad!

Nope, the hint is already there. NWO kitty has multiple laser pointers. You will turn them against him.

[Adnoctum]

Name|Thursday
Horatius|X
aofl|X
Dumb All Over|X
FriendlyAtheist|X
Hutch|X
Ziggy66|X
cwalner|X
mr.ottle|X
Bad Beat Bob|X
Unsecured Coins|X
Sarcastic Skeptic|X
Metullus|X
Antiquehunter|X
Mark|X
Hokulele|X
bumlet5SO|X
oenophile|X
The Mutha|X
The Dolly|X
AdNoctum|X


I'm new to the forums and a first time TAMmer coming from Aus...poker sounds like fun.

[Horatius]

In case anyone was hoping to find me to sign up today, I've encountered flight delays, but I will be at the South Point no later than this evening.

[Antiquehunter]

Any 'last longer' bets?

[Dumb All Over]

I'm new to the forums and a first time TAMmer coming from Aus...poker sounds like fun.
Welcome to the forums, Adnoctum! (even though I see you have been lurking since 2007:D)

[Adnoctum]

yes, I was surprised by that too ;). Who knows what I was posting way back in those good old days?

[bumlet5]

My SO isn't feeling well, so he asked me to politely decline his spot in the tournament.

From him: "Sorry, guys, I won't be able to make it today."

From me: "Ha ha!"

[Horatius]

DAMN YOU, HOKULELE!



Oh, I mean, good game guys.


Sigh.

[Hokulele]

Mmmmm...

Tasty Canadian beer.

[Horatius]

Posting at 4:19 AM? No wonder I haven't seen you today.....:D

[Hokulele]

Poo on you. It was 6:19 in this time zone and I was actually working today.

Tonight, however...

[Dumb All Over]

Look at this neat thing I won as a bounty from Hutch when I knocked him out of the tourny--
http://forums.randi.org/picture.php?albumid=217&pictureid=4765
They are coins and stamps from United Arab Emirates. Really cool. Thank you, Hutch. I couldn't have knocked out a nicer guy.:o