The TalkingPoker.com Invitational
 

Who: You
What: Private $10+1 NLHE tournament for TPF members only
When: Sunday, January 30th, 2005, 7:30 PM ET.
Where:
Why: For bragging rights, of course.
How: Easy:

1. Make at least 20 quality* posts before the tournament starts.
2. PM me for the tourney password.
3. Open Poker Stars, click on Tourney/Private and go to the TalkingPoker.com Invitational.
4. Click on "Register" and enter the password.

Tada - that's all there is to it.

The post requirement is no big deal and will be waved for anyone with over 300 posts or the forum regulars (you know who you are) - just PM me and I'll give it to you guys). It's more for the new posters this tourney may recruit and the inactive ones who were only active here during the Pay Per Post era...

*Quality will be determined by me and by me only. I'm certainly not expecting long poker essays or detailed hand analysis... All I mean is that no brainer one liners won't count and neither will SPAM, Off Topic stuff, etc. Just make 20 poker related posts. Easy enough.

Did I mention the bounty?
 

I may add more goodies later as people start registering, but for now, consider there to be a $25 bounty on my head (subject to increase, depending on the size of the prize pool).

hey
 

Im probolly in, not sure yet have to run the date by my wife see if she has anything planned. Its a great idea though TP.

i need to trade someone for some stars money so i can play, anyone who could help please pm me or email me, or talk to me on AIM (johnbaker21)

I'm interested in playing, although I, too, would need a trade to get some $$ on Stars. I wouldn't think of myself as a "regular" of this forum, but I'm sure I can muster a few more posts before the 30th. Hope to see a lot of you guys there.

If this tourney has a good showing, howabout a TalkingPoker.com Blind Man's Bluff MTT? HAHAHA.....I don't know of any place you can play that online, but would'nt that be a show.......

he he he,

Guys I got a crapload of stars money for those who'd like to trade :).

Cheers,

Gutzz

hmmm
 

Ill take some....oh wait you said trade.....damn nevermind :)

Eek, not good for me. Oh well, guess next time. Gotta help my brother package up some shit for moving day on Tuesday. TP, I may be able to watch for a bit if that is possible on stars and if you wouldn't mind pming me the password :) .

No one seemed to really be requesting times that were good for them, so I just went ahead and picked one. If a LOT of you who want to play can't make this, I have no problem changing it to Monday night. But we need to decide ASAP, so people that CAN make this time don't get screwed by the switch.

Thanks Gutzz for taking care of the money trading. BTW... for those who don't have Stars accounts yet and need one to play (or to watch), please download the software and set up your account through this link:


Doing so might even encourage me to add some $$ to the prize pool ;)

I'm looking at the calendar now, and I don't think I'll be able to make it. I might be able to pop in and see how things are going, but Sunday nights are rough for me.

sounds like a laugh
ill let you know nearer the time as it starts at 12.30 pm here in the uk - might me too late with work in the morning and all

damn....thats a helluva lot of chocolate!!!! :D

Daddy's in....
 

For sure.

The thing is TP, I'm always on the go. I only have maybe 20 minutes notice before I decide to sit down and play poker. I can't plan that far ahead 'cause my life is really fucked up, always on the go and shit. I always have last minute stuff springing up that I would never dream of. Anyhow, if I download that using your link but don't make a deposit, will that disqualify me from getting a deposit bonus if they were to offer one in the future?

Im in!
 

I look forward to collecting that bounty too! heh.

All about it, weee.

Defendant

Absolutely not. Stars deposit bonuses are tied to the deposits themselves. they don't do the "first time" stuff like most sites. If and when they offer their next bonus, it's for everyone.... new players AND current players too.

I will most likely be playing as well. I have to check to see what projects i have due. But I think I will be able to play.

i'm definatly in

I'm in, should be great. Thanks TP

Predictions:

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yous guys

Can't wait to annihilate. (is that how you spell that?)

LOL... I love it.

Now I need to just not forget about this thing - I almost went and made plans - yikes!

How many do you expect to play? Only a few reg. now.

I suppose I could drop in for a few hands...

;)

I have no idea. I figured most people would wait until just before to register, to make sure they are still available. The more the better. I'm guessing this first one will be fairly small.... maybe 8-10 peeps. Should still be lots of fun.

I'm in and looking forward to it. This should bring some fun back to the game for me, an element that has been missing for a couple of weeks.

Don't read this as me saying it won't be competitive, just that it will be fun. I look forward to the in-game and post-game posting trash talk :)

Hey, Moneymaker is playing in a heads up match a little earlier in the day on Stars if anyone is interested in watching. I might check it out. I think its also under private tab.

PS. If you know you are playing, register for this thing, its going the wrong way. from 4 down to 3

People are scared - that's all ;)

Lol.
 

I doubt it.

It's just hard to get people to commit to a specific time and date (especially where "up-front" money is concerned), because you never know when something unexpected is going to happen.

I probably won't be able to play, but I might be able to check out some of the action.

GO 2TONE! Hahahah.

For those who haven't made 20 posts yet and still want to play, shoot me an email. Maybe I'll be nice and hook you up :)

Cmon Aeq. Now when I win it all I cant say I beat you. lol

Actually, I hope all of you stay away. The Stu Ungar movie is on Starz at 9 ET so I hope the tourney is over by then. Of course I hope as many show up as possible, but I do want to see the movie.

Thats gotta be it. NO AEQ? What?

You have my word that you will be done well before then. So don't you worry one bit :p

Sooooooo..... ummmmmm... what's the password? :cool:

I'm in a good mood. I just cleared $700 in a session of 3 tabling 5/10 BBJ tables at Party. So, for that reason alone, the password is:
{Password Removed}

I'm going to edit this post and delete the password sometime tomorrow. But for anyone who checks in on this thread between now and then, you've got it. Now go get yourself registered :D

Edit: The password was there for 8 hours. I'll probably post it again later today or tomorrow...

Unfortunately, I'll be at Treasure Island casino at the time of the tourney :(

I'm changing the rules...
 

I'm taking the $25 bounty off my head and replacing it with a Super System 2 bounty. Whoever knocks me out will get a copy of this must read book shipped to their door, completely free of charge. If you live outside the U.S., we'll see - maybe I'll just send you the $25 :D

And then there were 5.
I just joined.

I will be there, even if it does starts at midnight here. just hope I can stay sober till then.

would love to play - ive got money in my ps account, but its a bit late for me being in the uk and with work the next day

good luck to everyone involved
:D

Wow, you promise I'll be done. Hmm, someone a little over confident!

ps. I'll PM you my address so I can get that book!!!!!!

He's not talking about himself. He knows I registered. Enjoy your movie.

Well I wanted to play but I f'd up registering my netteller account so I don't think I will be able to play.

LOL... You are definitely winning in the smack talk department. I'd have to say Aeq is losing - what with being afraid to paly and all :D

Post a note in the Looking for a Backer section. I'm sure someone can trade you Stars for Party money or Paypal or whatever.

I can't talk shit in a tournament I can't play in. I just can't do it. If I were to play, I wouldn't be too scared though... there's only a few people on here with more poker ability than me, and...

Wait - I'm already starting to talk shit.

I'll save it for the next one.

GL Everyone.

Come on....... you can make it. Just rearrange whatever your conflict is. What's more important???

And they have all registered? :p

My girlfriend. We'll see.

Translation= I am a big fat chicken.

Don't be silly.

Besides, I'm not someone you want to be going up against, especially if it gets shorthanded.