SHOWDOWN #8

The last showdown went down last night and it probably was our most dramatic showdon yet. Up for grabs was the points cash as well as positioning for the champion points. Once again just like in showdown 7 we had a player who was hanging around in the middle jump up and pull off the double dip. Jeff won twice and put himself right in the mix for overall champion. As of right now the overall champion will come from one of 5 players. Tom, Jeff, Shane, Kasey and myself. We will try and attach some odds to these players before the final table. Shane won the points crown for the 2nd year in a row and will be looking to repeat as champ. The road will be tougher this year .
Onto last nights play.
Tourney #1 saw Jeff take down first place followed by Randy, Tom and Rich K. Rich it seams is gearing up for his usual late season blitz on the felt. Last years final table winner has placed himself right were he was last year. An afterthought but a dangerous one. Tom took 3rd and continued his hot play. The highlight of the tourney of course was Randy. Down to 150 chips ( due to a major mental blunder by Jeff ) rallied and came back to take 2nd. Jeff had thought he put Randy all-in with a 2500 chip bet. We all thought so. It turned out that Randy had Jeff covered by 150 chips and lived to double up several times and get back into it.
Tourney #2 Saw Jeff pull off the not so rare anymore double dip. Hanging in the balance was points standings. This table saw Jeff and Tom heads up. If Tom won he surpassed Rich in points for 2nd place. A Jeff win and Rich holds on for 2nd. A $50 swing. Jeff held on and won while Tom took 2nd. Finishing in 3rd was Shane and "Doc" took 4th.
The showdown format proved that you play till the end. 2 showdowns ago Rich, Shane and Kasey were out in front but the great play of Tom and Jeff made it a 5 man race for overall champ. It should be very dramatic come final table.

Final Table:
We are working on setting a date. Right now it looks like either the last weekend in April or the first weekend in May will be the date. The format for the final table will be posted within a day or two. Cash payouts for the points will be made at the final table. Until that time stay tuned

One more thing. We had to take Louie up to Ken Bergs early today. Louie was having a rough night, couldn't sleep and was whining all night. We had an MRI performed and an Atlantic Equipment ID card was found in Louie's Bowels. Were hoping he will be able to pass it sometime today. If anybody knows of anybody that may have an Atlantic Equipment ID card please let me know so I know were to send the MRI bill along with DR. Bergs fee.