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Thursday, January 12, 2012

J-Dawgs Poker Extravaganza

We had eight runners at J-Dawgs Poker Extravaganza. Gentleman Jim brought some tasty homemade chili, which was perfect for a cold night in the heart of Texas. The temperature was already below freezing when I got to J-Dawgs around seven o'clock and had dropped into the twenties by the time I headed home. I don't want to say it was as cold as some of you have it in the north, but I did count three dogs frozen to fire hydrants on my way home :)

From left to right on your radio dial in this $20 buy-in, dealer's choice limit game were J-Dawg, Ray-Ray, Bobby Dee, Stamps, Ollie the Accountant, Dealer Larry, Gentleman Jim and yours truly.

I got off to a good start when I took down the first hand with jacks over fives. I was winning the High Hand Jackpot with kings over fives when the following hand occurred. Bobby Dee was dealing a hand of Omaha High and tossed me 5-6-7-A, double suited. The flop was 4-5-K, with the 4 and 5 both popcorn (clubs). It just so happened my 6-7 were both popcorn, putting me on an open end straight flush draw. I bet my draw and got four customers. The turn was a blank, but I continued to bet on the come, building a nice pot with three callers. I hit Yahtzee on the river when the three of clubs made an appearance, completing my straight flush and giving me a tight grip on the HHJ.

I was the big winner on the night with a $29 profit. Gentleman Jim took the biggest hit, losing $35. Bobby Dee and Stamps both lost around $15, with Ray-Ray, Ollie, and Dealer Larry booking small wins.

Tomorrow is the first tournament in our Vegas Or Bust Poker League. There's quite a buzz about it among the players. I'm hoping to get off to a good start and finish in one of the top three positions. I'll write up a report sometime this weekend.

Till next time, win the flips.

7 comments:

  1. Gentleman Jim brought some tasty homemade chili, which was perfect for a cold night in the heart of Texas.

    I'm going to have to start coming, just for the great food! How far is Texas?

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  2. BOOM! Gotta love it when you hit a magnificent draw like that.

    Duck Power!

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  3. @ MOJO- Not far. Just hop on I-30 and turn left when you get to Dallas!

    @ G-Man- Yep. The hard part is not jumping out of your chair and doing the happy dance!

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  4. Seems like you play better when you don't smoke a brisket. Just sayin' ...

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  5. @ lightning- or when you hit a straight flush 8^)

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  6. Smoking a brisket - is that some kind of code? :)

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  7. @ G-Man- Yep. Right up there with "Snaps for Josie" 8^)

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