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Giveaway Anthony Martinos 10K Post Giveaway - 30+ chips plus Dealer Button (1 Viewer)
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I was at that shootout and really enjoyed it. Many great chippers attended that one. I have too many greats to come up with one.
Miss you and Hubby. Hope we get to see you all again sometime!
In and many congrats to you Anthony!
Ben8257
Royal Flush
How about your first, first place finish! I know it probably doesn't rank up there, but was still very cool to be part of it with you David
We both got to sneak out with some new hardware... mine has a Big #2 on it... pretty fitting, first looser is good enough for me! Haha
Looking forward to seeing you again in the future buddy!
In! Ty for the giveaway! Halloween game last year:
ChipFinderSK
Full House
In please. Not my favorite poker moment, but I felt like @Anthony Martino during my last casino session:
Alcatraz68
Pair
I’m in. Thanks and congratulations.
My best poker memory was my first time in a casino. I was in Tahoe on a company ski trip and barely had the nerve to play. I was in my 20s and very broke. A few VPs urged me to join the game and I was new at the job so I agreed. Walked away with a few hundred bucks. All dumb luck.
My worst poker memory was leaving that money in my rented ski pants that I returned to the resort after a long day on the slopes the very next day.
Sorry I have no pics of the event.
My best poker memory was my first time in a casino. I was in Tahoe on a company ski trip and barely had the nerve to play. I was in my 20s and very broke. A few VPs urged me to join the game and I was new at the job so I agreed. Walked away with a few hundred bucks. All dumb luck.
My worst poker memory was leaving that money in my rented ski pants that I returned to the resort after a long day on the slopes the very next day.
Sorry I have no pics of the event.
Yes, that rates up there! That was a great meetup. I look forward to more in the future and I look forward to seeing you as well.
LeLe
4 of a Kind
Congratz on reaching 10k post (soon 9992 at this moment of time)
I enjoy reading your journey of becoming a Pro Poker Player
I enjoy reading your journey of becoming a Pro Poker Player
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In please! I'm planning on attending both my first and second meetups next year.
In the meantime, best I can do is a live stack photo from a home game last month. On my PCF mat!
In the meantime, best I can do is a live stack photo from a home game last month. On my PCF mat!
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Anthony Martino
Royal Flush
Which ones are you attending?
The one in Austin in January If it happens. I think it's on hold right now. And Kansas City in July.
Kid_Eastwood
4 of a Kind
Someone said a pic of your pet ?
Here you go :
And here's a pic of me few years ago. It was a 210 players tournament.
The previous year I finished 4th and the year of the pic, I took the win.
I was still young... Almost 7 years ago.
Here you go :
And here's a pic of me few years ago. It was a 210 players tournament.
The previous year I finished 4th and the year of the pic, I took the win.
I was still young... Almost 7 years ago.
Bobb59
Full House
mattross1313
Full House
Congrats on the milestone! Enjoy following along with your thread for Cuban updates! IN!
Not played any meet up-games, damn Covid, but here's a pic from a memorable night at our weekly league game. For weeks leading up this hand, the resident OMC constantly got the better of me and luck boxed his way to beating me. e-v-e-r-y damn time. Such as him calling my AA shove pre-flop with 53o. Anyway, I digress, this was my revenge when I turn the Royal Flush. Lucky for me I think he shows up with JJ for a boat and I get all the chips.
Also, for extra points. Here's one of my cats next to a suitably named Christmas tree decoration
Not played any meet up-games, damn Covid, but here's a pic from a memorable night at our weekly league game. For weeks leading up this hand, the resident OMC constantly got the better of me and luck boxed his way to beating me. e-v-e-r-y damn time. Such as him calling my AA shove pre-flop with 53o. Anyway, I digress, this was my revenge when I turn the Royal Flush. Lucky for me I think he shows up with JJ for a boat and I get all the chips.
Also, for extra points. Here's one of my cats next to a suitably named Christmas tree decoration
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Anthony Martino
Royal Flush
just a reminder bump as I'll be picking a winner tomorrow!
Suited Connector
Flush
RadicusScout
Flush
Congrats on your 10K! This is an awesome giveaway and I've really enjoyed reading all the entries here as well as your adventures as a poker pro. 
Here's a poker story:
The year when it was announced Harrah's bought out Binion's and thus the WSOP (2004), I wanted to play poker at Binion's just to say "I played poker there" (before everything moved to the Rio). I was very new to poker at the time and never played in a casino setting. I remember reading up on the etiquette and just being mindful of the n00b mistakes to avoid.
The staff were really nice to me and I found myself at a table full of locals. I had no idea at the time but it was very much like this. I remember winning the very first hand I was dealt (so I got that going for me, which is nice). I bet on the flop and everyone folded. One guy looked up at me and said, "See, it's as easy as that." I knew right then I was in trouble.
About an hour later a new player joined our table and started cleaning up. He was really chatty and extremely friendly - as if the casino was his house and he was making sure everyone was having a good time. He was encouraging everyone to gamble, basically, and my alarms were going off. I played 1 more orbit and bounced. Overall, I was only down 5 dollars and a guy remarked, "Hey, that's not bad all things considered". I feel like I dodged one, there.
Before I left, I wanted to keep a $1 chip as a souvenir. In my absolute ignorance I asked the cashier if there were any newer chips. She looked at me like I asked her for a Ferrari.
This is the chip I grabbed before I left. It's probably my favorite one in my collection.
Here's a poker story:
The year when it was announced Harrah's bought out Binion's and thus the WSOP (2004), I wanted to play poker at Binion's just to say "I played poker there" (before everything moved to the Rio). I was very new to poker at the time and never played in a casino setting. I remember reading up on the etiquette and just being mindful of the n00b mistakes to avoid.
The staff were really nice to me and I found myself at a table full of locals. I had no idea at the time but it was very much like this. I remember winning the very first hand I was dealt (so I got that going for me, which is nice). I bet on the flop and everyone folded. One guy looked up at me and said, "See, it's as easy as that." I knew right then I was in trouble.
About an hour later a new player joined our table and started cleaning up. He was really chatty and extremely friendly - as if the casino was his house and he was making sure everyone was having a good time. He was encouraging everyone to gamble, basically, and my alarms were going off. I played 1 more orbit and bounced. Overall, I was only down 5 dollars and a guy remarked, "Hey, that's not bad all things considered". I feel like I dodged one, there.
Before I left, I wanted to keep a $1 chip as a souvenir. In my absolute ignorance I asked the cashier if there were any newer chips. She looked at me like I asked her for a Ferrari.
This is the chip I grabbed before I left. It's probably my favorite one in my collection.
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Anthony Martino
Royal Flush
Congrats to @BiGGyT who was the randomly selected winner of my 10K post giveaway, and thanks to everyone who took the time to share pics and stories. I'll be sending a PM to get your address information
This is an awesome giveaway and let's us share our passion for chips and the game of poker!! A few weeks ago we had a fun little game with some people I know. Played with my newly acquired illegal set and boy was it fun. 9 player tournament and I ended up getting 5th which isn't horrible for me considering I haven't played much. Everyone had such a good time getting to play with chips that were from the 40s-50s and the Chicago Mob most likely played with!
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