Tourney #1 - Geerts

Geertz Hurtz Everyone in Innaugural RWPL Tournament!

EVANSTON, IL -- 4/30/04 - The innaugural Red Waters Poker League tournament was AWESOME!

25 of the 29 participants showed-up and the only person disappointed was ... Brungie ... who finished dead-last. Kelly Geertz had one of the lower chip stacks heading into the final table, but pulled out several big hands and won the tourney.

The final table consisted of (in order of coolness) Big Red, Chris Brown, Tito, Jesse Waterkotte, Jason Weiss, Guppy, Uncle Donnie and well, Geertz.

With enough chips to feed Brendan's Mom, Geertz was able to all-in Big Red, who had $5,000 left (just enough to meet the blind) and eliminate him. Jason Weiss was in the same position on the following hand and he went down.

For the win, Geertz got 250 points, followed by Jason's 200 and Big Red's 175. 4th place went to Chris Brown (150) and Jesse Waterkotte (125) had 5th place "all figured out." Rounding out the top-10 were Tito (120), Guppy (115), Uncle Donnie (110), John C. (105) and Keith (100).

Judd was #11 (but #1 in our hearts). Tom Lawler 12th, then Brian Waterkotte, Andy R., Berko, Marc Ruffino, Chuck (What's up?), Noah, Uncle Pat, Diego, Jay Rosensomething, Jake Wisby, Andy Loria, Packer Tom and good ole Brungie!

Thanks to:

~ Uncle Pat for picking up the poker tables ~
~ Jesse for being a great host ~
~ Judd for picking up the food and odds & ends ~
~ Brung for scooping up the keg ~

The anticipation was well worth it. There were a few minor glitches before getting started, but once we got going, things moved smoothly and all of the players were great. We learned a few things along the way and we'll improve the next time around - including adding another keg to the mix, as we ran low a while before the playing ended.

If you've got any comments, send them over to me and I'll get them posted for everyone to see.

                              
                                 George, you're a Father now. 
                                                                                                 Put 'the bird' away!
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Everyone, thanks for playing and we'll see you on May 21st !!! 
Note: Location to be determined.