Australian Poker Tour

Extra Extra Read all about it..... So it's been a while since the last update, with 1st time winner Atrophy getting extended press coverage on this site over the last two months. Below are the recent event outcomes. Neville St. Poker Showdown Pt. I With a less estrogen filled field than usual, the pro's headed into Poker Showdown I with high hopes. However it was "Cool Hand Drew" clenching a fist full of chips that rocketed to victory. Another win to dmorph shoots him up in the rankings for player of the year contention. Neville St. Poker Showdown Pt. II The field was all testosterone as the cards were dealt and chips riffled. A field of 7 sat down for this Easter invitational, where the chip stacks rose faster than Jesus and an oven full of hot cross-buns. Suffering from the curse was dmorph, his "drunken master" style game play was let down by an exhausted libido. Heads up action saw Theo and Brook lock horns for the first time. An unlucky Jack on the rive...

And so it was, the quartet went into battle at the Crown Casino. The 4/8 Limit Holdem tables were where the line was drawn and battle commenced. All four Brothers in Arms acquired early scalps, before the long grind began. The three grizzled Musketeers fought bravely for 2 to three hours, but where finally forced into retreat, escaping with their shirts while they were still on their backs. It was only the young D'Artagnan that stayed to fight to the good fight. Momentum and chips were on his side as he uttered the immortal words "Just one hour more". At the end of the night he managed to come away with more of the crowns coin than he had started with, however his sweetheart will not be getting as big a gift as she could have. The lure of riches pried gold from the young musketeers hands rather quickly in that last witching hour. But as escapades go, this was one to be remembered and enjoyed. Fun was had, lessons learnt, and a new hunger for the silky smoothness...

So, anyone for poker this weekend? Happy to have it at my place (and by my place i mean my dads place). Again another Box Hill venue, very easy to get too. Was thinking late afternoon start, and pool availible. Post if your interested.

Well folks it's January which means there are two international sports on in Melbourne right now, Tennis (not relevant- but there are some hotties) and the Australian Poker Championships at Crown (not so much on the hottie front - but a lot more relevant). Sunday 15th of Jan (this sunday) is the 1st day of the Main Event $10,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em Tourny . Action kicks off at 12:30pm. I will be attending, and am looking for interested companions. Here's a blurb from pokernews.com The main event at Crown is the Aussie Millions. The $10,000 (AUS) buy in event doubled in size from its first year, and is expected to double again this year, with the field expected to be in the 500 range. A long list of top players are expected to participate, including current world champ Joe Hachem (who made his home in Melbourne for years), Marcel Luske, Antonio Esfandiari, Scott Fischman, Kathy Liebert, and many more. The top prize is expected to be somewhere in the neighborhood of one m...

The APT is set once again to expand its dates and venues into 2006. Coming up in the New Year, a new casino, the Mont Albert Club (run by the father of an APT board member) or the Mac Daddy for short (yeah you know that’s funny, its ok to laugh, laugh dammit!). However, the first round of the APT 2006 schedule is set for Friday Night 6/1/06 at 7pm . No venue has yet been put forward, however the ever increasing popularity of the APT should mean a venue is not far behind. Please post on venue availability and personal availability. This will also be the final time Be(linda) will be playing with us before her move to the European Poker Tour, based out of London . It will also be the last time Amanda has a chance to win before she becomes a year older (and realises life is no longer worth living like the rest of us). EVENT CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF INTREST Back 2 Back Champ Brook "YellowFly" Farrelly heard yelling "PUSSIES"

The APT Curse sails on... Tis a tale to turn yer hair grey and make yer blood run cold. Tis a tale not meant for twilight hours, when the wind gusts and the taste of salt on ye lips can be felt. A tale to frighten small children, and stiffen the backs of the heartiest of souls. Tis the tale of the Pirate Capt. Farrelly and the fateful voyage of his poker playin companions. It was all aboard at the port of Neville . Six shipmates headed off to the fabled BBQ Island . But who knew then what fate had in store? Who could foreshadow the trickery and the treachery? And who could have foretold..... The CURSE!!!!! With full bellies and full pockets the crew turned to the rogues favourite past time, No-Limit Buccaneers Holdem. The youngest of the crew, the cabin boy, had come off a successful win the previous week at Pirates Cove. Little did he know the APT Curse would strike one so young and innocent. Having barely spoken the words "Has anyone had back to back wins" He was...

Another new tournament on the APT schedule is the Melbourne Poker BBQ Jamboree . This year’s event will be held in the lush surrounds of the Neville Street Parklands Casino. What makes this event a favourite amongst pros is what happens off the felt. The culinary delights of the world famous BBQ menu is what draws such a big field. Resident Chef SamAnda will be using the four arms of Vishnu to BBQ up the exclusive menu before the big game. So bring you luck, your charm, your meat with two veg, and your appetite! Sunday 20th November Time to be announced by hosts. UPDATE---UPDATE---UPDATE---UPDATE---UPDATE sammi B said... yes... this is quite correct. The time now has moved to 2:00 for a BBQ then around 4 for the start of poker. If you have any specific orders for meat or any other culenary delights please do tell.

Friday Night Poker Challenge $45 - Friday Nights 6pm & 8pm Want to play a private game of Poker with your friends or work mates at Crown? Now you can with Crown’s exciting Friday Night Poker Challenge. Every Friday night at either 6pm or 8pm you can reserve a table for your group (minimum 10) and play to determine your own Poker Champion. Costing $45 per person, each session lasts approximately two hours and includes: - A Poker Learn to Play session - Your own Poker tournament with $20 of each player's entry returned as prize money - Two complimentary drinks (beer, wine, standard spirits or soft drink). Afterwards, stay at your table and let the excitement continue as you test your skills in a real No Limit Holdem cash game. This what we have to look forward to on Friday night. The "David Daws Memorial Poker Night" is in its first year, but already there is much excitement. Whether your dressed for success or just for excess, the dazzleing lights of Crown's La...

Before our newby returns to Mecca we're gonna give him one last taste of our game. My place 7pm, you can help me make salad.

Date: Friday Night Time: 7pm Venue: TBA Yay for not having a place big enough to host. Any offers of a place welcome.

YEAH BOIII !!!!! (photos of your mumma are available for gloss prints (good for wipin' them juice stains off) at $5.00 of this once off limited series)

Poker Friday, 7.30pm Neville St Pavillion No shoes, no shirt, no service Venue and day changed due to lobbying from various special interest groups

As I brush off the dust from the old APT blog, I thought it would be a good time to do some spring cleaning. Below are some things you may have missed, or want to know. Q. Where was the last APT tournament played? A. Dave's (DDSMEN) folks were away so it has held in Elsternwick at the "Cottage Retreat" Gambling Hall. Q. Who attended? A. Dave, Bridge, Pete, Drew, Anto, Brook, Greg (Dave’s brother-in-law). Did i miss anyone? Q. Who won? A. Dave did. Which means the rest of us are losers....looooosseeeerrrss!!!! Q. What was in them there cookies? A. Love. Q. When's the next APT Tournament? A. Well Friday night seems to be the night. Q. Where is it being held? A. It was going to be at my dads place, until I found out he wasn’t leaving ‘till Saturday..DOH! So I think it is being re-re-scheduled back to Neville St, Box Hill. Q. How many hits does this site get a day/week? A. Less than Ike gave Tina. Q. Is there going to be another Major Tournament with a $30+...

Give us a kiss Birthday Boy Ahh the dulcet tones of Lesley Gore, whos’ 1963 single took a strange irony last night as Anto lost a heads up birthday battle... and didn't cry. Instead it was congratulations all round to our newest APT Champion Amanda. Our new champ arrived late to the table, having blinds put in, as she ate out. But the highlight of the night was dynamite DOS, as Theo knocked the FCUK out of half the table. He gave the old one, two K.O. to Dave and Lexx who after buying in, went all in , on their next hands. Theo having none of it, pulled another KK or AA or QQ or KK out to say “oh no you don't!” Bridge was our first exit, while Sam, Dug & Brook hung in consecutively, but were dealt rags until the all in’s where brushed aside by the bigger stacks. Pete, Anto, and the newly arrived Amanda, where all that sat in the way of a big victory for Thez. And after Pete's all in went any which way but loose , it was a three way battle. Theo sat out most of the next...

How about this then a trimmed down budget conscious version aimed more at those who are in it for the socialising and less for the skiing: Mt Buller Friday 2nd - Sat 3rd September. Yes it's out of peak but there will be snow if the weather stays this way, also the World Aerials will be on the following week so they will be making snow. Off peak means less people and cheaper prices Stay on the mountain in a lodge. I've previously stayed at http://www.aeski.com.au/ the place is fine and will cost $125 for the two nights stay. Each put in some petrol money and con the person with the biggest car into driving us all to Mansfield at bottom of mountain. The cars can be left there for the weekend and we can be taken by bus up the mountain $40 return. Last bus up on Friday night leaves at 9.30pm so we may have to get out of work early. For details and timetable see http://www.buslines.com.au/mmbl/ 2 day lift ticket costs $165, 1 day costs $85 Cant remember how much equipment hire is ...

Right who is up for it? So far interest has been raised by Samanda, The Wedding Swinger, Sparky, Antmanamanamanamanaman, Dougal, Me Tentative date - Friday19 - Saturday 20 (availability pending) With possibility of extra days either side. Cost- Just over $900 (Includes accom, ski hire, lift pass, breaky nd lunch) Beer extra Mountain - Hotham

Still no official word on whether there is poker on Saturday night. Time and a venue are still to be organised. Rumours abound that it could be at the Neville St "Brickyard", however no official response has been put forward by the venues operators. Any correspondence would be appreciated.

We were all very disappointed that DeeDee chose to stay at home eating Pete's leftovers and lying around in his underpants (though the mental image is giving me tingles). DeeDee we need you there to calm Pete when he gets a bit bored and starts teasing Brook and making outlandish statements about what kind of people like Salt and Vinegar chips. So next time show up or expect more ugly mug shots you swarve mother fucker. As for Amanda and Sam, I have no uglies of you two yet and will let your absence slide as you were probably out doing couple things. Theo, you don't read this so it's no use slaging you off. Also don't know you that well and am worried that you'd head-butt me if I did. That said, I won't be attending next week's game as I'll be in Brisbane. Thanks to the rest of you for coming by and congrats to Ant on another skillful win.