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Title: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 13, 2019, 01:08:13 PM
Dear Blonde,

I am exiting my staking hiatus to offer a proposal to the fine people of blonde.

Proposal

I am going to play The Closer (event 85 of the WSOP).  This is a $1500 comp with 25k chips and 30 minute levels.  So it plays like most of the tournaments I frequent.  Last year Jo Cada won it and the top prize was $600k+

Due to excessive spending I am looking to sell a bit, initially 20% but will take reserves for a further 10% (I noticed my wife on Boohoo last night) at spot.

Therefore -

5% equals - 75$
2.5% equals - 37.50$
1% equals - 18.75$

The dollar price will be based on the rate I get when I convert my money at the end of the month.  I will send a receipt of the rate achieved.  I will work to get the best rate I can do without going to timbuktu on a pedal boat - you have my word.  I will need payment by bank before the event (note my bank details have changed - unless you have the RBS ones).  I could do cash in Vegas and am staying mid strip, I will not be in the Rio until the morning of the event.

I would like to limit pieces at 5% initially as I like a team feel.  If it doesn't sell I will become infinitely less picky.

I keep the bracelet - I will pay out a percentage on winnings and will sort the ITIN etc.  Payouts will be on the rate I achieve when converting.  I will be aiming to swap at spot and will not get us fleeced by those jesters at Thomas Cook.

I am playing regardless of what sells.

About me

I have been staked on here a lot, and I have also staked others.  I have ran both longer term online stakes (one went well, one didn't) and single events.  I even paid out once.

I have a fairly demanding job so I only play about 6-7 tournaments each year primarily at 25/25 style level.  Hendon mob below:

https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=178987

Not a bad return from that output.  With 4 reasonable final tables in the last few years including 2 in December.  I have only played two tournaments since then (that went well).

Positves

I arrive in Vegas on the 12th.  All the regs are going to be withered and this will be my WSOP so I will be super excited and annoying and they will simply give me all their chips to get rid of me.  In addition I will be play Day C which happens to be my birthday.  So I will be subject to birthday luck, which has to be huge.  Also, my mother in law is coming on the trip and this is my "day off" from her.  I will be clinging on to this competition for dear life for as long as I possibly can.  I may even just fold into the money.

Downsides

I am not going to be drinking wheat grass, doing yoga, or speaking to my mental coach about my feelings.  I am also about 5 stone heavier and a lot more haggard than my hendon mob photo would attest to (think Nicholas Cage 1 hour into Leaving Las Vegas).  I do Vegas the way god intended, and thus am most likely going to be hungover, and I will drink continuously throughout the day or two.  This is secretly an upside as I play better drunk (apart from that one time I passed out).  If I cannot lift my spoon to eat breakfast I will not play (that has only happened once) and you will be refunded without any FX loss. I am going to have a grand of my own money on the line, so I too will be running this gauntlet.  However, best to be transparent in case I vomit on a stakers shoe whilst discussing my thought process in busting with 4 high on a broadway board.

Summary

I am in search of like minded punters who want to fling a couple of scores at mega money.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: engy on June 13, 2019, 01:30:29 PM
2.5 % please


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Longines on June 13, 2019, 02:03:17 PM
2.5% and bank details please.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: toddswain on June 13, 2019, 02:10:07 PM
5 please pal


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 13, 2019, 02:57:51 PM
All booked, thanks team


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Marky147 on June 13, 2019, 05:37:22 PM
2.5% please.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: bagel on June 13, 2019, 08:52:54 PM
2.5% pls


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: booder on June 13, 2019, 09:00:22 PM
2.5 please


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: shipitgood on June 13, 2019, 11:06:24 PM
2.5% pls Chris, if still available


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 14, 2019, 12:17:59 AM
All booked guys - thanks for the faith. I will sell out here but may accommodate some karma sweats from previous investors

Pm will follow over the weekend


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 15, 2019, 09:36:27 AM
Pm sent. Let me know if you don’t get it


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Marky147 on June 15, 2019, 02:14:45 PM
Sent mate.

Hope you manage to swerve the MiL for at least a couple days ;D


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: shipitgood on June 15, 2019, 11:05:44 PM
Sent £30 Chris, gl my friend and enjoy!


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 16, 2019, 01:53:42 PM
Sent £30 Chris, gl my friend and enjoy!

Cheers Kev


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 17, 2019, 09:23:42 AM
We chopped the Grosvenor deepstack last night for 5 bags, so morale is high. Also that means we are def sold out now!!

This does raise the spectre of a second bullet (punters gonna punt).  I will only do it we have an early non tilting bust. I won’t take money for it now, will sort after if needed.  If your not in for it just confirm and your action will be on bullet 1.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: shipitgood on June 17, 2019, 02:52:58 PM
Happy for same % for a 2nd bullet


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Marky147 on June 17, 2019, 03:14:54 PM
Happy for same % for a 2nd bullet

+1

Congrats on the score!


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Longines on June 17, 2019, 03:16:52 PM
Happy for same % for a 2nd bullet


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: RedFox on June 17, 2019, 06:44:03 PM
Hi Chris

Obvs too late for your (money bonfire lol) but good luck nonetheless - bring it home ;D


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: booder on June 19, 2019, 11:37:51 AM
£30 sent.  GL. Have fun.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: engy on June 19, 2019, 11:57:10 AM
Happy for second bullet


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 19, 2019, 08:55:42 PM
Thanks All

I have let Malcolm in for 2.5% as a long term backer so now 22.5% sold:

Team:

Toddswain 5%
Red Fox 2.5% (PAID)
Marky147 2.5% (PAID)
Engy 2.5%
Longines 2.5% (PAID)
Shipitgood 2.5% (PAID)
Bagel 2.5% (PAID)
Booder 2.5%


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: bagel on June 19, 2019, 11:12:10 PM
you got me down as paid but i have def not sent yet

mixed up with booder maybe?

will send over this weekend mate


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 20, 2019, 01:10:40 AM
you got me down as paid but i have def not sent yet

mixed up with booder maybe?

will send over this weekend mate

Yip! Got my Bs mixed up. No worries, no rush


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: toddswain on June 20, 2019, 07:19:04 PM
Sent bank, in for another bullet if ne d d, gl


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: RedFox on June 20, 2019, 10:36:47 PM
Hi Chris

Again thanks for the interest and Im ok for 2nd bullet too.

Cheers

Malcolm


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 29, 2019, 11:19:54 PM
Right, not wanting to stop the squeeze on Stuart’s thread but I have had a further thought.

Just realised that the Wynn NLH tournament is on at the same time.  $1600 so similar buy in, $2 million Guarantee, and better structure

Positives - Better structure, I won’t bother charging the extra £2
Negatives - it won’t be on my birthday (except day 2) so birthday luck gone, and I’d have to reg level 2 as I’ve got something booked in the morning (Senior Frogs Drag brunch like a champ), it’s a 3 day comp and my Mrs might stab me

I’d welcome views on what is better for the team?


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: shipitgood on June 30, 2019, 09:47:14 AM
If other game has a better structure and gtee sounds good.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: booder on June 30, 2019, 09:49:12 AM
Either works for me.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Longines on June 30, 2019, 10:18:22 AM
Either works for me.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire) NOW WYNN (still bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on June 30, 2019, 09:58:30 PM
Sorry, this thread has some twists and turns.

I have decided I will play the Wynn game.  It is the NLH Championship $2 million guaranteed.  Regs will still be withered, and this way I won't have to actually set foot in the Rio.  I get to keep the Wynn shaped trophy.  All other terms at the same.  I will play Day 1C on the Saturday (13th July).  As mentioned above, I will have to late reg, but will be in at level 3 at the latest.  It is a 25k starting stack, slow structure and 40 minute levels.  So more play left then level 1 of the Closer.  I think this is a better comp for us.  It is $100 more.  However, I will just sort the odds out in the payouts (pressurise me to win).

I will lock the rate at £30 for 2.5% or £60 for 5%.  I have payment updates below.  All payments need to be received by the time I enter to remain booked.  If I have ballsed up the below let me know.

Obviously it is a change of plan and happy to refund anyone that wants it.

Toddswain 5% (PAID)
Red Fox 2.5% (PAID)
Marky147 2.5% (PAID)
Engy 2.5%
Longines 2.5% (PAID)
Shipitgood 2.5% (PAID)
Bagel 2.5%
Booder 2.5% (PAID)


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: RedFox on July 01, 2019, 07:28:13 PM
Hi Chris

Im happy with your amended plans.

Cheers  :)


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: bagel on July 01, 2019, 08:23:35 PM
in for whatever you think suits

pm sent


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 07, 2019, 09:14:47 PM
We officially have dollars.

Not sure if this is a sign of my upcoming luck but my wife shut the cat litter box cupboard door by mistake and a cat pissed in my suitcase. Not sure how the withered regs will deal with the cat pee odour I will be musked with  ;oopsy;

We leave on Friday. It’s def the Wynn Saturday. Decision is made.  Second bullet is highly dubious. Mrs has been setting fire to 20s for fun since previous win FML


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: bagel on July 12, 2019, 08:24:56 PM
sent mate

best of luck and have a great trip


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Marky147 on July 12, 2019, 09:23:51 PM
We officially have dollars.

Not sure if this is a sign of my upcoming luck but my wife shut the cat litter box cupboard door by mistake and a cat pissed in my suitcase. Not sure how the withered regs will deal with the cat pee odour I will be musked with  ;oopsy;

We leave on Friday. It’s def the Wynn Saturday. Decision is made.  Second bullet is highly dubious. Mrs has been setting fire to 20s for fun since previous win FML

:D :D

Good luck tomorrow, mate.

Get me out of my slots hole, please :)


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 13, 2019, 12:19:03 AM
Arrived and all money safely received!

Going for an early night tonight to get rested up.....

Jokes - playing 1/2 then off to a pool party concert to melt my brain, we should be primed and ready to go tomorrow

Will do updates tomorrow without spamming


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: booder on July 13, 2019, 09:07:35 AM
Crush em.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: shipitgood on July 13, 2019, 09:10:49 AM
Good luck today Chris!


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 13, 2019, 10:11:35 PM
Thanks guys,

We are registered 15 before us on the alternates so should be in within 30/45 minutes.

We are only player with black and white leopard print with interwoven roses with a Senor Frogs drag brunch VIP bracelet so table image is secured....good luck us

Blonde won’t let me do photos so will send to marky on FB to verify (entry not shirt)


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 13, 2019, 10:32:23 PM
And we are off. End of level 3 as promised.

Don’t recognise table. Gl us all....repeat after me, don’t shove into quads repeat don’t shove into quads


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Marky147 on July 13, 2019, 10:48:59 PM
Good luck, mate!


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 13, 2019, 10:52:16 PM
Guy at our table had EGAN tattooed on 4 knuckles I can’t see the thumb but it it is a V we may have to shove on him every hand


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 13, 2019, 11:06:08 PM
We won the first hand of note.

Raise 109s whilst collecting a gin and tonic (important point)

Get a 10h one s flop. Bet out.  Call.  Guy raised turn bet on 6s we call.

We check call 7500 on Qs river and are good against trip sixes

Up to 35k from 25k


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 13, 2019, 11:33:16 PM
It’s worse than I thought guys he has Go V on his other hand and EGAN on his other hand. Not sure where to go from here......every raise of his will be treated with contempt (my dad owned a butcher shop)


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 14, 2019, 12:28:48 AM
Up to 55k

Guy 3 bets an open and we have called with AJ

J high flop. We sigh call shove on turn and are good versus KJ. Raiser questions our speech and time we explain his mother and his uncle may be related to his father.  We win


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 14, 2019, 12:43:55 AM
33k

Q10’vs AQ on Q high

Hero’s sometimes are dicks


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 14, 2019, 01:06:16 AM
So winner on the Q board trapped us with AA them we doubled with KK back to starting with amazing table image. Guy next to me sharing my earphones and putting on EDM it’s a shit fest


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 14, 2019, 01:49:19 AM
Long story short but we got it in with  2s 3s versus aces. The dream died. We played awful.  Sorry guys. I had high hopes.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: booder on July 14, 2019, 09:14:10 AM
meh


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: shipitgood on July 14, 2019, 09:23:20 AM
Not to worry Chris, you’ll get them the next time😀 enjoy the remainder of your holiday.


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Marky147 on July 14, 2019, 04:47:20 PM
meh

:D


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Doobs on July 14, 2019, 06:05:55 PM
Was expecting something more like this:

https://mobile.twitter.com/katelinds/status/1139969484079321088  (https://mobile.twitter.com/katelinds/status/1139969484079321088)

disappointed


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: Marky147 on July 15, 2019, 03:06:39 PM
Was expecting something more like this:

https://mobile.twitter.com/katelinds/status/1139969484079321088  (https://mobile.twitter.com/katelinds/status/1139969484079321088)

disappointed

:D


Title: Re: WSOP - The Closer (potential money bonfire)
Post by: OverTheBorder on July 15, 2019, 09:23:53 PM
Niall leads the field on that sort of stuff.

I played the Venetian daily after. Hand histories from that are like a horror movie.