It was just like old times at Faldo’s except;
> we were playing No Limit, instead of limit – it was the same.
> instead of Dealer’s Choice every hand, the game called had to go an entire lap. But it was still like old times.
> it was not Dealer’s Choice either. The game rotated from Holdem to Omaha to Omaha Hi – Lo – all played No Limit. But it was identical to the old game we used to play.
> the cards were not the used casino decks, brand new Bee Jumbo Face and Bicycle Rider Backs (twss) Faldo used to supply for the game. They were the new, fancy plastic cards used at the casinos. But it was just like the game we used to have at Faldo’s.
> instead of Beerhog and Faldo staying until the natural end of the game, they both 4Putted out the door early. It was a fun night of poker, but Faldo did not have the gas in the tank to hang.
Making the game was Matchy, Thai Food, Faldo, Dennis, Farrell, 7Jokers, Beerhog and Artic1Blast. Thanks for bringing the sack of White Castles, Thia Food. And all kinds of bottled beer was plentiful, but Matchy insisted all night that he wanted it “in the can.” (twhs)
Artic1Blast was killing the table when I ducked out, so I am hoping Matchy will supply details of the game after Faldo “woosied” out the door.
Side note: I’m not holding a game right now. Matchy is a fantastic host and his venue is a great place to have a game. Those kudos aside, I want to throw some things out there for discussion’s sake.
Even though we are all ‘big boys’ – a “no limit” game, by definition – is not a friendly game. There is a reason No Limit was not usually played in home games. Busting people on one turn of a card does not always keep the mood friendly.
Second, as long as it is a poker game of some sort – and not Acey-Duecey, Blackjack, Blind Baseball or Indian Poker – one of the greatest aspects of the ‘home game’ is the non-casino style games called by the dealer, along with the names of them.
I supplied a list of about thirty Dealer Choice games on this blog. I liked about 25 of them. Plus, you can take any of the games and add your own twist to them. Some of the best laughs had at our poker game, is making fun of the inventor AFTER the game he called was a disaster.
I know it slows the game down explaining the rules of the next hand TWELVE times because of side conversations and heavy beer consumption. But looking around the table and rolling eyes and smirking as the dealer explains his creation, I think is part of the fun of a home game. We all play Holdem and Omaha on-line, at the casinos and charities around town. How about we play something kinky at home? (twss)
Just Faldo’s opinion – open for discussion. Matchy, you run a great game and I am looking forward to the next one. Hopefully, I will be there for the duration next time.
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Arctic continued killing until the bitter end, he better than quadrupled the buy-in. We played 6 handed until 2:30 with Arctic, Thai, Dennis, Greg, 7Jokers and myself. I guess we agree with your point Faldo because no sooner than when Jim F. stood up to call it a night did hi-lo double bed with connectors appear. We also had a big pot in Jacks or better that Arctic took down, I was out early cause I agree with the Faldo analysis on this game.
The no limit Holdem Omaha experiment was a limited success, I did it for Jim because he deserves a favor for driving all the way out to my house and always bringing extra beer and snacks. I also thought it would be a good test to see how I stood up against some guys I think are pretty good card players. I think some of the crazy stuff we call brings more luck into the equation, but that is ok too. I would love to have a dealer's choice limit game next time. Thanks to all you guys for coming out last night, I told my wife this morning after the returnables and the misc. beers you guys left I pretty much broke even!
Also Faldo sorry about even bringing up the marked card thing, in retrospect I should have kept my dumb mouth shut.
Your greatful host Matchy
Matchy, I didn't mind the game the way it was played. A good time was had by all. I didn't know we were playing No Limit until the second time around the table. lol
We played in the Jim F. Open yesterday. Maybe next time he will play in the NPP Dealer's Choice Classic, next time.
As I said, I bring the cards because they are going to waste in my basement. So I would like to use them when you - or any NPP'er hold a game. Last time, my two decks made it thru the entire game.
This time, the decks didn't last an hour. So we went to plastic. (twss)
Plastic cards are all the rage now. But I still have about SIX DOZEN regular decks to use up. Then I have a dozen plastic decks too.
Whether Beerhog, Matchy or ArticBlast have the next game - I will bring two decks to start with. There is something special about cracking the seal on a brand new one (twhs).
We are getting close to garage poker game season. I can't wait!
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