tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86129132024-03-14T06:38:58.643-04:00TripJaxTripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.comBlogger778125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-2272435046952887862012-11-08T18:51:00.001-05:002012-11-08T18:51:17.983-05:00La CocaínaI came across this earlier today and had to snap a pic. I probably could have used this back in the day while trying to play online poker late night...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My main reason for today's post is to see how many of you out there recently received the email from Full Tilt about filing a petition with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to request any available account balance? I've included a pic of the email within this post for reference. I don't know about you, but I certainly don't have enough money in my account to try and cause a stink by contacting the DOJ directly regarding my funds. Maybe I'm being naive to think that avoidance keeps me out of the mix of potential issues, but what do I know? I'm sure there are folks out there with life changing amounts of money tied up that would warrant attempting next steps, but that's not the case with me. I always attempted to keep just the right amount of fun money available online in order to enjoy some occasional cash games or tourneys, without worrying that money I needed could be gone. I really do feel for folks who had a sizable amount on deposit with any gaming site that is now frozen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone out there in the poker blogger world has been doing well. Drop a comment if you have any input regarding the above info.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, may the felt be with you.</span>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-19235323001207626262012-06-14T07:20:00.001-04:002012-06-14T07:20:40.882-04:00Live Table Gaming, Including Poker, Coming To North CarolinaI'm a week late, but can't let the below press release pass without mention. It's about time some legal poker is headed to NC, even if it's limited to one area. Full press release listed below...<br /><br />*****************<br /><br />State of North Carolina<br />Office of the Governor<br />20301 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-0301<br /><br />June 6, 2012<br />Contact: Chris Mackey<br />Office: (919) 733-5612 <br /> <br />Gov. Perdue Signs Cherokee Economic Development Legislation<br />Law Paves the Way for 400 New Jobs<br /><br />RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today signed into law legislation securing the agreement between the State of North Carolina and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee that is expected to create 400 new jobs in western North Carolina. The 30-year compact, which the Governor and Cherokee leaders signed last month, will allow the Cherokee to offer live table gaming. <br /> <br />The agreement will provide for the state to receive a share of revenue generated from these new games, and that money will be directed to classroom education. <br /> <br />“The Cherokee have been good stewards of the money from their gaming enterprises, investing it in the lives of their people and the people of western North Carolina. They will continue to help their tribe and their neighbors with this new revenue,” Gov. Perdue said during a signing ceremony in the old House chamber in the Capitol. “This was a bipartisan endeavor – Republicans and Democrats allied in an effort to create opportunity. This agreement is a terrific example of how we can still work together and defy the unfortunate expectations of a polarized and often contentious political environment.” <br /><br />The agreement still must be approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior before taking effect. <br /><br /><br /><br />TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-50614288836474295872012-03-20T20:33:00.000-04:002012-03-20T20:33:32.767-04:00Neteller Memories<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last year my old car, White Lightning, finally succumbed to old age. She was born in 1995 and had served our family well, soldiering through some pretty tough years. When I cleaned out her trunk I was able to fill two bags with a bunch of random stuff. Rather than go through it all right away, I tossed the bags into our storage room and went about my way. It wasn't until a few weeks ago I decided to go through the bags and man did I find some interesting stuff. I've decided to share a couple of the items I came across here on the ole blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my first entry, I offer up a picture of an old poker debit card. So who among my readers recalls the Neteller debit/withdrawal card? Oh those were the days. You could play some poker from the comfort of your own home, then actually get your money out of your account. Novel idea, eh? I'm rather sure I'm making the old Neteller days sound better than they actually were, but just the idea of playing poker online without concern, knowing I'd have access to my money was a good feeling. It feels like forever ago that I could make that statement (and honestly my recollection was getting money off most sites was like pulling a rhino's sore tooth).
And let me just note this now - oh my what a fuck up <a href="http://www.billrini.com/2007/01/17/what-the-neteller-busts-mean/" target="_blank">Neteller</a> ended up becoming due to the UIGEA. It looks as though they are still in business for sites outside of the U.S., but methinks my card is ready for shredding time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I still have high hopes for online poker, but I no longer worry about it or wait for the latest news. Sure I still read multiple poker news blogs as well as blogs of friends who continue to write, but I just don't concern myself with where I fit into it all anymore. Someday I'll play online again, but in the meantime, an occasional home game or casino trip is where I'm comfy.
I hope all my readers are doing well and enjoying 2012. I'm ready to play some cheap/fun poker sometime soon, so if any of my fellow NC/SC poker peeps have any games planned soon, keep me in the loop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, may the felt be with you.</span>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-61790486007038462242011-12-18T20:28:00.000-05:002011-12-18T20:30:38.501-05:00Gettin' Hammered<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of my readers have had a chance to meet my brother, Chapel, in person over the last several years either through blogger events or tournaments. What some of you may not know is he is kicking out quality poker content over at his blog, <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://urnotcallin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gettin' Hammered</a></b></span>. In addition, with my online poker play taking a nose dive since poker's black Friday earlier this year, he's playing way more poker than I am with various cash games and tournaments (including quite a few charity tournaments in and around North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the past year Chapel has tr</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">aveled to Canada with the </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.acetenbomber.com/" target="_blank">AceTenBomber</a></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> team (pictured above), where he played at The Montreal Open (here are </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://urnotcallin.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html#7526755216483382782" target="_blank">Part 1</a></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://urnotcallin.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html#6205931126784093679" target="_blank">Part 2</a></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> trip reports on his blog). He has also been interviewed on <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://shortstackedradio.com/" target="_blank">Short Stacked Radio</a></b></span>, a new poker radio station that debuted in July of this year, boasting some pretty impressive interviewees, such as Phil Hellmuth, who was recently on with the Short Stack crew. One other experience he managed this year was taking down a bad beat jackpot at one of his various underground games. I can't say I've ever taken down a big bad beat haul like he did, but just hearing the story, several times by several people in one weekend, made me feel like I was there. If you ever get the chance to meet Chapel - he's also known as TheGetSomeGuy by some - be sure to ask him about the bad beat jackpot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you enjoy reading poker content and are looking for another great blog to add to your RSS reader, be sure to jump over to Chapel's blog and give it a gander. Hook him up with a few comments as well. I know he'd love to see you visit.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From their <i><a href="http://www.bubbleprotection.com/how-it-works"><b>How It Works</b></a></i> page:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, may the felt be with you.</span><br />
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Congrats are in order for <a href="http://lawchica.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>LJ</b></span></a> who managed to land a 1st AND 2nd place finish this past weekend in the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://www.theborgata.com/Main.cfm?Category_1=3000&Category_2=3500&Category_3=3510&SchedulePageID=A2939825-C025-A32E-89A960CA10CA4E36">Ladies Event</a></b></span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://borgatafallpokeropen2011.blogspot.com/2011/11/event-3-2nd-place-lana-obrien.html">Event #3</a></b></span> at the 2011 Borgata Fall Poker Open. Oh and she's preggers too, which amazes me that she could handle multiple long tournament formats. My wife is nearing 9 months pregnant and knowing the discomfort she has gone through these last few months further solidifies how impressive Lana's run was this past weekend.<br />
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And like ColonelPoker mentioned in the above link, she has some eh-splainin to do considering she clearly broke the one player to a hand rule. I guess she gets a free pass this time around. If it's true babies can hear and react to sounds around them, such as babies listening to classical music, then hopefully her baby will soak up some poker strategy and pop out already knowing the basic strategy as well as poker terms, such as fish, slowplay and bad beat.</div>
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'Grats on an awesome run LJ and good luck with the baby. I remember when ChickJax had our first child like it was 10 years ago...erm...'cause it was 10 years ago.</div>
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</div>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-49642272075493981342011-09-30T20:36:00.001-04:002011-09-30T20:36:18.477-04:00Double Aces TwiceI'm late to the game, but I just watched Day 6 of the WSOP and I have question: what are the odds of going 6 days in a WSOP tournament, then having AA twice in a row? I realize there are tons of factors in play, but just wondering if there was a wide range ratio?<br /><br />Oh and, yeah, this is the first time I've posted in a while. More to come?! Let's light this candle.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Greensboro,%20NC%4036.092740%2C-79.825310&z=10'>Greensboro, NC</a></p>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-70443118680921833952011-06-22T19:01:00.001-04:002011-06-22T19:01:01.777-04:00It's been a slow news day, so why not announce this?<div class='posterous_autopost'><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/1aEDdsH0NyfkmZPj66KAasrZVqqiAEqXl8D4XPW0ztpfOQF7VzVrLyCkgZLZ/photo.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Photo" height="300" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/hOch9KLxPY84hhs2a5kyaqPZMzvNaIjbLKn3dWMJ5c98n5AwQGl1SwttPObx/photo.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </div>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-37581716963859678072011-06-08T21:05:00.001-04:002011-06-08T21:05:11.445-04:008% Akohol<div class='posterous_autopost'>Random sign at local inconvenient store. Not sure if from rogue beer distributor or store owner, but I dug it.<p><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/c0qiHeAyk28MMVvolRq2oEC6uB4E6UQuNjgnE7fw3dwFIlNn72zaT5itkJwU/photo.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg"><img alt="Photo" height="896" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/21XKNtddF0xHjbHLwPwtWqMXUB5glve1yRWQvMzMOI5V3bvkRQNKAjnbOjyx/photo.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p></div>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-17618844345894296412011-03-21T13:36:00.001-04:002011-03-21T13:36:53.241-04:00Jump Desktop (Remote Desktop) & Full Tilt PokerFirst off, this is not a paid review or advertisement for Jump Desktop. I simply noticed something yesterday and thought I'd write about it. I was perusing the remote desktops for my iPhone and came across Jump Desktop and their pictures in iTunes. The very first one focused the pointer and highlighted section directly on a link to Full Tilt Poker...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/21/1602.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/21/s_1602.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/21/1604.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/21/s_1604.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It's as if the app was taunting me with, "Hey TripJax, I know the only reason you're looking at me is to see if you can use me to play poker on your phone." Those bastages must be on to me or something. Is this Inception? Have they made it into my dreams?<br /><br />I've written about remote desktops for poker in the past, but I'm on my mobile and too lazy to find the links. I used my iPhone to play in a tournament in the past and, to the best of my recollection, actually finished for a nice score and may have won the damn thing (my how memory fades).<br /><br />For that tourney I used LogMeIn, but I also now have TeamViewer on my PC and iPhone, though I've yet to give it a try. Now that the iPhone has been out for a while and remote desktops seem to be gaining traction in the smart phone market, I was wondering if any of my 1.5 readers had any experience using any of the options available to play poker? And how about the iPad or iPad 2?<br /><br />Until next time, may the felt e with you.<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Greensboro,%20NC%4036.120278%2C-79.860396&z=10'>Greensboro, NC</a></p>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-65272269266249522032011-03-12T09:17:00.001-05:002011-03-12T09:17:42.158-05:00All In For Victory Charity Poker TournamentI'm playing in this today. It's been quite a while since I played live poker. Wish me skill.<br /><br />Until Next Time, May The Felt Be With You.<br /><br />TripJax<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/12/859.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/12/s_859.jpg' border='0' width='231' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Concord,%20NC&z=10'>Concord, NC</a></p>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-14568960993076159092010-11-26T15:59:00.000-05:002010-11-26T15:59:07.627-05:00Poker Around The Intertubes<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been a tad out of the loop lately as it relates to poker. Other than keeping up with my bro and his quest for a ticket to Vegas via the Victory Poker Pro Contest, it's just been slow going. In fact, the first time I stared down an online poker table was when I watched him play a SNG last week while sitting in my living room killing time. The last time he visited and played, he won the SNG; this time proved no different as he took down another SNG while I sat back and enjoyed the show.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've yet to play on Victory Poker, but I'm pretty sure I'll give them a go sometime soon. I'll certainly be more inclined if they give my bro a chance to go to Vegas and compete against 24 other hopefuls to be their next poker pro for a year. Guess we'll just have to see about that, though I consider him a lock with his 1 minute video garnering the 3rd most votes of all the entrants. In the meantime, I've been thinking more and more about poker lately, so I thought I would see what's going on in the poker world around the intertubes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First off, it looks as though there may be some turmoil between Phil Hellmuth and his sponsorship of Ultimate Bet. Seems he hasn't worn any UB logos for a while and may be having issues with his sponsorship deal with them. To be honest I've always felt like Phil was in the right place at UB. Playing the annoying poker brat part, I don't think he fits in well with the bigger poker sites like Full Tilt or PokerStars. I always felt like UB and Phil were a perfect fit. Watch Phil prove me wrong and ink a deal with one of the big two before we hit 2011.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next up, it seems former WSoP world champion Peter Eastgate has sold his championship bracelet at auction on eBay for nearly $148,000. Previously he had indicated he would take a reduced roll in the poker world and it looks as though this might be the icing on the cake. Nothing like winning over $9,000,000, then selling your bracelet and calling it quits. I don't begrudge him a bit for not being a poker ambassador. Some years the poker world hits the the jackpot - Greg Raymer being a good example - and other years you get Russ Hamilton. That's just the way the bookie crumbles.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And with that let's take a minute to discuss PokerStars. Wouldn't you know it, they've once again laid claim to the latest WSoP Champ, Jonathon Duhamel. During my long drive home from work recently, I spent some time listening to various audio interviews of him and I have to admit, I was pretty impressed. He definitely sounds like he could be an ambassador for poker. And though it might not be as big a deal as I first considered, I think it's good that he can potentially tap the US, Canadian and French markets as an ambassador. That could be a pretty powerful voice for poker if he works as much as he says he will.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On to Full Tilt for a moment. Though they had their chances to claim the champ, it just wasn't meant to be. That's not really what I want to write about right now anyway. What has impressed me of late is their announcement of the Rusk Poker Mobile capabilities. Yes you can now play poker on your smart phone while <insert action="" here="" random="" weird="">. I've already read stories across the intertubes about people winning/losing money while on the toilet as well as in their car at a stop light. Pretty hilarious stuff if you ask me.</insert></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sadly it looks as though I won't be taking advantage of this opportunity anytime soon as it only works on phones that support flash, such as Android enabled smart phones. Honestly, I'm not sure who to be disappointed in more. I could of course hoist the middle finger at Apple for refusing to offer flash on their phone, but this little nugget of news has been known since their first iteration of the iPhone. I could also give Full Tilt a hard time for not offering a version of the mobile app sans Flash, KNOWING that Apple is in no rush (pun intended?) to add it to their platform. There is no doubt that keeping iPhone out of the game severely hurts their Rush Poker Mobile player base by not offering support for arguably the most important phone in the history of phones. I just hope they are hard at work on a version that supports the iPhone.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With all this poker site talk (make that type), it's gotten me thinking about the many sites I've played in my 7 years of online poker play. Now I've played some stinkers in my day, though I won't mention any names right now, but I've also played some excellent sites that are always bringing the heat as well as continuously looking to improve. Many sites and guides have <a href="http://www.pokersites.com/">reviews of all the poker sites</a> you can play online and it should come as no surprise that PokerStars and Full Tilt always seem to be at the top. And though I've enjoyed playing at both for many years, I must admit Full Tilt remains my favorite site to date. Yeah I know I just mentioned it's a bummer they don't have Rush Poker Mobile on my phone, but at least they are pushing the envelope by making it available with a good platform on as many phones as currently possible. I love the fact they are always coming up with new and interesting ideas. That's just my type of poker site.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, may the felt be with you.</span>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-45883985622711514612010-11-06T13:12:00.000-04:002010-11-06T13:12:38.158-04:00World Series of Poker No Limit Hold'em Championship Final Table 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a.espncdn.com/espn360/images/gm/wsop/42311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://a.espncdn.com/espn360/images/gm/wsop/42311.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a quick post to let my readers know the World Series of Poker No Limit Hold'em Championship Final Table is available for live streaming at ESPN3. If your ISP allows that site, you should check it out. Time Warner Cable just recently stopped being terards, so I should be able to watch. Woot!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, may the felt be with you.</span>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-6806950946458076672010-10-11T22:12:00.001-04:002010-10-11T22:33:41.263-04:00Poker With Anna Chapman, Alleged Russian SpyRemember the <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Chapman"><b>alleged Russian spy</b></a>? You know, the <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.bourgieinterrupted.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/6333_Anna-Chapman-1.jpg">sexy redhead</a></b> who made news a few months ago? Wouldn't you know she's gone and made herself an iPhone poker app! Since I occasionally write about poker in these here parts and seem to be on a poker and iPhone app kick of late, I figured I better mention this one here. So take a look see...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/11/2345.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/11/s_2345.jpg' border='0' width='240' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/11/2346.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/11/s_2346.jpg' border='0' width='184' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/11/2347.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/11/s_2347.jpg' border='0' width='184' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/11/2348.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/11/s_2348.jpg' border='0' width='181' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />While I'm intrigued by all this, the chances of me spending one hot penny on this app are slim to none. That shit better get ad supported and go hella free, otherwise this is the closest it will get to my phone (I prepared and published this post from my iPhone, so there's that). I don't give three shits about $1.99, but I just can't see buying what looks to be a broke ass app. It wreaks of fail and until someone says otherwise count me out. Come on readers, prove me wrong!<br /><br />During my prep for this post, I came across <a target="_blank" href="http://www.buzztab.com/entertainment/anna-chapman-photos-all-nude/"><b>this amazing article about Anna Chapman Nude</b></a>. Seriously, you need to take 45 seconds and go read it. If you are a lazy bum and need some motivation, here is an excerpt:<br /><br /><blockquote>Her photos have been placed on the Facebook as well for the pleasures and enjoyment of the users. The gal in birth suit is being attracted every opposite sex due to her curvy and sexy figure.</blockquote><br /><br />Seriously, how can you go wrong with that? The gal in birth suit on The Facebook being attracted every opposite sex?<br /><br />You just can't make this shut up, my friends.<br /><br />Until next time, may the felt be with you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=N%20Elam%20Ave,Greensboro,United%20States%4036.092736%2C-79.825308&z=10'>N Elam Ave,Greensboro,United States</a></p>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-6435090011647612312010-10-02T17:38:00.001-04:002010-10-02T17:38:40.391-04:00The Melting Pot for our 11th anniversary!<div class='posterous_autopost'>Smokin' hot.<p><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/j9mclK3u097TfU9AfjVkcSxUP7vaWhQvQBEd61rFkQ6O9F3ki9sNT2EEVHRM/photo.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/GlhhYySVASKXwISgsqlXyciIrWvvcoKCjgYsuW5MHXmejRYhqapLIW55HgBE/photo.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="669"/></a> </p></div>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-46296088833613630992010-09-27T23:17:00.001-04:002010-09-27T23:17:14.105-04:00My View At Dinner Tonight<div class='posterous_autopost'><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/FV7ASkGdJMG0kk1wxXks7RR8aXEqFG6RG6jHu11X1DNxCa13OWNSXqI3ttpC/photo.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/IzkCPGnEh9p5HsEs5n2hcbsE1IwzL2oaRgzUyqPZ4R07vFqCGr0hxYlMS0W1/photo.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="373"/></a> </div>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-6208698336429061472010-09-22T20:58:00.001-04:002010-09-22T20:58:46.319-04:00Awareness! The Headphone App For iPhone Perfect For Poker Players?<div class='posterous_autopost'><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/DU1lGHPMZORTGBLwfKZEdL1DIkR6hfXGnDRb2Qu0LDBOI6FjZajx2uuuMfAX/image.jpeg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tripjax/FR5ZWB4Nh7ZDQGPEESbuUnfYbZ6J6whXZWTsmmKzQeRBRl1yCeXagu54VWSe/image.jpeg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="266"/></a> <p>Though this iPhone app has many potential uses, as a poker player, the first thought that popped in my head was listening to music while still keeping up with the game at a live poker table - without removing my earbuds. In essence, this app allows you to hear music from your iPhone playlist (or a radio app), while still keeping up with sounds/voices occurring around you by utilizing the phones external mic. <p /> For an example that doesn't involve poker, imagine being on a train and wanting to listen to your music, but not wanting to chance missing the announcement of your upcoming stop. This app would facilitate this by focusing on the sudden noises occurring around you, like a persons voice over a speaker, while blocking out other ongoing variables like the sound of an engine or air conditioner. That's pretty much the gist of it. <p /> For full disclosure, I have not purchased this app yet; thus, I have not used this app. I do plan to grab it soon and the first chance I play live poker again - probably the year 2012 at the rate I'm going - I'll let you know how it goes. If you test it out before I post my experience, especially at the poker table, please let me know how it goes. <p /> Below is a video with further details on how to use the app. <p /> Until next time, may the felt be with you. <p /> <object height="417" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ddsg0TvyDuk&hl=en&fs=1" /></param><param name="wmode" value="window" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ddsg0TvyDuk&hl=en&fs=1" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="window" height="417" width="500"></embed></object></p></div>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-48344304885491788512010-09-19T11:41:00.001-04:002010-09-19T11:41:51.430-04:00Victory Poker Contest<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in June I wrote about my brother's quest to become a member of Team Victory Poker. Here are the specifics direct from the <strong><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker/">Victory Poker Contest</a></span></strong> website:</span> <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><em> </em></strong> </span></span></p> <blockquote><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>One lucky male or female out there will win $100,000 in tournament buy-ins, a fully furnished condo on the Las Vegas strip, a new car, a watch, and more! To enter, you need to create a 1 minute video convincing us why YOU should be the next Victory Poker Pro. Create a profile on the page and get your friends to vote for your video (they can vote once a day). 25 people will be chosen and flown out to Vegas to meet the team. After testing your abilities and going through some fun challenges in poker, it finalizes down to one person whose life will be changed. Will it be you?</em></span></blockquote> <p>When he first posted his video, I wasn't sure how much traction it would receive. For starters, most of the videos were trying to be funny. I say trying because none of them are really too funny, save for a couple that made me chuckle briefly. On the other hand, my brother's video is poignant and, quite frankly, to the point. Often contest voters go for funny over serious, so I had concerns right off the bat. Also, he posted his video rather late in the contest. Quite a few people had already listed their video and were receiving tons of votes. I felt these road blocks would make it an up hill climb for sure.</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">Fast forward to today and my bro is 3rd in voting out of 70+ videos! Since posting his video he has received 3935 votes. Make that 3936 as he just got my vote. The amazing thing to me is his vote per visit percentage. That is to say, 75% of people who view his video vote for him. I'm pretty sure he has the best vote per visit ratio. Compare his percentage to the guy in first place, who gets a vote just 22% of the time. That dude has a TON more visits, which is the reason for his success. He definitely has the flashiest video and I don't expect anyone to catch up to him, including my bro. Still, all this tells me my bro has some loyal fans who continually revisit, and vote when they do.</div> <div style="padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">And with that, I would ask you to please take one minute to sign up and vote for my bro. As noted above, you can vote once daily. Every vote counts and I know he would greatly appreciate it.</div> <div style="padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; margin: 0px;">Bro, whether you win or not, color me impressed.</div> <p><embed src="http://contest.victorypoker.net//_contestassets/_swf/meme-player.swf?mediaId=15285&homeURL=http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker?mediaId=15285&homeURL=http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker/media-player2/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="375" flashvars="skin=http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker/_swf/meme-player-skin.swf&xmlFile=read-xml/mediaId/&homeURL=http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker/media-player2/&mediaId=15285&videoWidth=560&videoHeight=420" width="500"></embed></p></div>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-74793895449790448312010-09-19T11:37:00.000-04:002010-09-19T11:37:13.516-04:00Victory Poker Contest<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back in June I wrote about my brother's quest to become a member of Team Victory Poker. Here are the specifics direct from the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker/">Victory Poker Contest</a></span></b> website:</span><br />
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<blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>One lucky male or female out there will win $100,000 in tournament buy-ins, a fully furnished condo on the Las Vegas strip, a new car, a watch, and more! To enter, you need to create a 1 minute video convincing us why YOU should be the next Victory Poker Pro. Create a profile on the page and get your friends to vote for your video (they can vote once a day). 25 people will be chosen and flown out to Vegas to meet the team. After testing your abilities and going through some fun challenges in poker, it finalizes down to one person whose life will be changed. Will it be you?</i></span></blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;"></span></i></b></span><br />
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</i></b> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">When he first posted his video, I wasn't sure how much traction it would receive. For starters, most of the videos were trying to be funny. I say trying because none of them are really too funny, save for a couple that made me chuckle briefly. On the other hand, my brother's video is poignant and, quite frankly, to the point. Often contest voters go for funny over serious, so I had concerns right off the bat. Also, he posted his video rather late in the contest. Quite a few people had already listed their video and were receiving tons of votes. I felt these road blocks would make it an up hill climb for sure.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Fast forward to today and my bro is 3rd in voting out of 70+ videos! Since posting his video he has received 3935 votes. Make that 3936 as he just got my vote. The amazing thing to me is his vote per visit percentage. That is to say, 75% of people who view his video vote for him. I'm pretty sure he has the best vote per visit ratio. Compare his percentage to the guy in first place, who gets a vote just 22% of the time. That dude has a TON more visits, which is the reason for his success. He definitely has the flashiest video and I don't expect anyone to catch up to him, including my bro. Still, all this tells me my bro has some loyal fans who continually revisit, and vote when they do.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">And with that, I would ask you to please take one minute to sign up and vote for my bro. As noted above, you can vote once daily. Every vote counts and I know he would greatly appreciate it.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Bro, whether you win or not, color me impressed.<br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/%3Cembed%20height=%22420%22%20width=%22560%22%20flashvars=%22skin=http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker/_swf/meme-player-skin.swf&xmlFile=read-xml/mediaId/&homeURL=http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker/media-player2/&mediaId=15285&videoWidth=560&videoHeight=420%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20wmode=%22transparent%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20quality=%22high%22%20bgcolor=%22#000000" name="flashvideo" id="flashvideo" src="http://contest.victorypoker.net//_contestassets/_swf/meme-player.swf?mediaId=15285&homeURL=http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker?mediaId=15285&homeURL=http://contest.victorypoker.net/victorypoker/media-player2/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash">">Victory Poker</a></span></b> is offering a $100,000 bankroll, new condo and a new car in Vegas for 1 year. All it takes is a one minute video and some votes to get him in a top 5 spot in order to be considered as the potential winner. I just spent the last 30+ minutes watching every video and I can attest there are some serious failures going on there. There are a few good ones, but my bro is up there in the top 5 for sure.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To that end, I'm asking that you support my bro and vote for his video. You can vote once a day, every day. If you are up for the task, I'd ask that you do just that.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Signing up takes about 20 seconds and then voting takes about 5 seconds each day. Here is his video for your viewing/voting.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for your support of the TripJax fam.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, may the felt be with you.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_463100452">Blogger Battle Royal</a></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/battle-of-the-bloggers/blogger-battle-royale">e</a></span></b>, here I come.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Until next time, may the felt be with you. </span></span>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-24948023432262362602010-05-17T21:02:00.000-04:002010-05-17T21:02:10.093-04:00Is SquareUp The Answer To UnderGround Poker Games And Random Poker Blogger Prop Bets?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnWwsAWq7cyXBnLUnrxa5vjl15KlS7LA2S6rFEYTKOpM9mT_dNJWD0pHmCdg2mG0h34-s8gUXeqJ5ZQqgibMouTncIJU-uK2S6ttqVWF2y-4ZjFJ-qBYJLH5GCkpVvgOimeFNQw/s1600/reader.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnWwsAWq7cyXBnLUnrxa5vjl15KlS7LA2S6rFEYTKOpM9mT_dNJWD0pHmCdg2mG0h34-s8gUXeqJ5ZQqgibMouTncIJU-uK2S6ttqVWF2y-4ZjFJ-qBYJLH5GCkpVvgOimeFNQw/s320/reader.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I came across this really cool, free payment alternative called Square (by </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="https://squareup.com/features"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SquareUp</span></a></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">), available to iPhone and other smartphone users, and it automatically had me thinking: could this little square plug-in be the answer to underground poker game payments and stupid ass poker blogger prop betting - cash free?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know, i'll let my readers chime in, but it would be pretty damn awesome to stroll into a poker game with ZERO cash in my pocket and be able to buy-in and cash out without ever exchanging one green piece of paper. Sure there is a fee involved, but I'd gladly pay the 3 some odd % to not have a fear of someone crashing down the door trying to send me to county jail.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And how about the random prop bet or home game where you just don't have the cash in your pocket, but want to be good for it right away. There are so many opportunities with this bad boy and, might I add, again, it's sent to you for free.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here's the deal. They send you a little square thing and you can swipe a credit card with it. They get a 2+% credit for every charge and you get extremely easy payment processing from your phone. At first I couldn't think of how I, random Trip, could benefit from this, but then I started thinking of my poker blogger brethren and it all started coming together. I mean, who doesn't want <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://sirfwalgman.blogspot.com/">Wawfuls</a></span></b> whole bankroll in one quick, slick prop bet paid off via credit or debit card?!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until next time, may the felt be with you.</span>TripJaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02883671728514946477noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612913.post-1022438207315352010-05-13T02:21:00.000-04:002010-05-13T02:21:01.471-04:00BBT5 TOC Ticket Punched<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWSe7M_eutlXW2fcSlca-xY_MzDd5zjmKcc-OXzuS8AydYImLe5zap-tKqexhuVi-xkpzhIg5VlSURs5oDoMGY63U7gk9peM73vyoShYc6MNFWF5WerNM1slMFUJ3px2qQvOM4w/s1600/bbt5_mookie_win.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWSe7M_eutlXW2fcSlca-xY_MzDd5zjmKcc-OXzuS8AydYImLe5zap-tKqexhuVi-xkpzhIg5VlSURs5oDoMGY63U7gk9peM73vyoShYc6MNFWF5WerNM1slMFUJ3px2qQvOM4w/s320/bbt5_mookie_win.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just took down my 3rd Mookie and landed my BBT5 TOC seat! I finished 2nd in an earlier BBT5 tourney, so this feels good. I know if you've played long enough, you've been in a similar situation where finishing 2nd feels like last. Thankfully this makes up for it<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was actually down to 700 at one point, but tried to hunker down and be less of a terard. Not long after I was cruising.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To those of you at my table(s) during the early stages of the tourney, sorry about being laggy on my decisions. I was playing from my iPhone, so sometimes it would be slow. I didn't switch to the computer until I broke the 10k mark if memory serves.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you may recall, <a href="http://tripjax.blogspot.com/2010/04/bummed-but-keeping-it-in-perspective.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">if you read my earlier pos</span></b>t</a>, I'm donating 20% of all my winnings from any BBT5 tourneys I play to <a href="http://bloodyp.blogspot.com/2010/03/anna-benefit-tournament.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Anna's Benefit</span></b></a>, from back when <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://bloodyp.blogspot.com/">BloodyP</a></span></b> asked bloggers for help. By my count, I think I'm at about $100 going to Anna now.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't forget about the remaining seats. A big thank you to <a href="http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/poker-from-the-rail/bloggers-on-the-rail/battle-blogger-tournaments-5" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Al and Full Tilt</span></b></a> for this opportunity. Here is the info again in case you need a refresher...</span><br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tournament: Poker From the Rail</span><br />
When: Monday, April 19th through May 24th starting at 22:00ET<br />
Game: Deepstack NLHE<br />
Buyin: $24+2 (or token)*<br />
Password: 2010WSOP<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tournament: The Mookie</span>When: Wednesday, April 21st through May 26th starting at 22:00ET<br />
Game: Deepstack NLHE<br />
Buyin: $10+1*<br />
Password: vegas1<br />
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*Winner also receives ToC entry<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tournament: Battle of the Blogger Tournaments Invitational</span>When: Sunday, April 18th through May 23rd starting at 19:00ET<br />
Game: Deepstack NLHE<br />
Buyin: Restricted freeroll**<br />
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**$2,000 Prizepool + 1st and 2nd place receive ToC entry<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tournament: Blogger Battle Royale</span>When: Sunday, June 6th starting at 14:00ET<br />
Game: Deepstack NLHE<br />
Buyin: Freeroll for BBT participating bloggers<br />
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<strong style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Battle of the Blogger Tournaments banners</strong><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it goes without saying, but damn well deserves to be said. A big thank you to <a href="http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/poker-from-the-rail/bloggers-on-the-rail/battle-blogger-tournaments-5" style="color: black; text-decoration: none;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Al and Full Tilt</span></b></a> for making this happen. Al rawks!</span></span></span><br />
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