Posted January 03, 2015
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Second round
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A new round is starting, with slightly different rules. Please jump to <span class="bold">this post</span> to get all the details.
Previous Winner: MaxFulvus
Previous Loser: iphgix
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Original post
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"Texas hold 'em" poker tournament (Giveaway)
After a successful <span class="bold"> giveaway</span>, I've decided to make another one, but this time, it's totally different, it's a friendly competition! So here's a special giveaway to start the new year...
Are you in the mood to play a friendly "Texas hold 'em" poker game, earn a chance to win two GOG games of your choice, without having to deal with bets, calls, checks, folds and all-ins? Here's your chance!
I can't play myself, as I'm the dealer. The standard poker rules apply. If you're not familiar with "Texas hold 'em", please consult this <span class="bold">Wikipedia article</span>. I've attached two images with this post. The first one describes all the possible hands and their rankings, and the other one explains how they apply with two cards in hand.
The prizes:
▪ A 5.99 $ GOG game of your choice, offered by myself.
▪ A 5.99 $ GOG game of your choice, offered by the player with the lowest hand (see below).
How this giveaway works:
1) With the help of <span class="bold">Random.org</span>, 52 playing cards were randomly shuffled (no joker).
2) If you want to participate, simply post "I'm in". You will receive 2 cards in a private message.
3) Only one entry per participant, otherwise you'll be disqualified.
4) A minimum rep of 30 is needed to enter.
5) The cards will be distributed following the order of the entrants.
6) Up to 23 members can play. The last 5 cards will be kept for the showdown, which will determine the winner and the loser.
7) The player with the best hand will win a 5.99 $ GOG game, offered by myself.
8) The player with the lowest hand "must" gift a 5.99 $ GOG game to the winner.
9) You can enter for someone else, but if you lose, gifting the extra game will be "your" responsibility.
10) If players have similar hands, the kicker (the highest card in a player's hand) will determine the winner.
11) If there's a tie between the winners, two new cards will be distributed to each of them. The one with the highest pair or the highest card will win.
12) You can bluff, wear sunglasses, talk about your pity life, it doesn't matter! It's poker after all! :-)
After the winner and the loser will be announced (and the games redeemed), another game could be played if you wish, with a brand new deck. This time, only one game would be offered (from the loser to the winner). I'm sorry, but my wallet needs a rest! :-)
Ladies and gentlemen, let's start this tournament!
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Second round
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A new round is starting, with slightly different rules. Please jump to <span class="bold">this post</span> to get all the details.
Previous Winner: MaxFulvus
Previous Loser: iphgix
——————
Original post
——————
"Texas hold 'em" poker tournament (Giveaway)
After a successful <span class="bold"> giveaway</span>, I've decided to make another one, but this time, it's totally different, it's a friendly competition! So here's a special giveaway to start the new year...
Are you in the mood to play a friendly "Texas hold 'em" poker game, earn a chance to win two GOG games of your choice, without having to deal with bets, calls, checks, folds and all-ins? Here's your chance!
I can't play myself, as I'm the dealer. The standard poker rules apply. If you're not familiar with "Texas hold 'em", please consult this <span class="bold">Wikipedia article</span>. I've attached two images with this post. The first one describes all the possible hands and their rankings, and the other one explains how they apply with two cards in hand.
The prizes:
▪ A 5.99 $ GOG game of your choice, offered by myself.
▪ A 5.99 $ GOG game of your choice, offered by the player with the lowest hand (see below).
How this giveaway works:
1) With the help of <span class="bold">Random.org</span>, 52 playing cards were randomly shuffled (no joker).
2) If you want to participate, simply post "I'm in". You will receive 2 cards in a private message.
3) Only one entry per participant, otherwise you'll be disqualified.
4) A minimum rep of 30 is needed to enter.
5) The cards will be distributed following the order of the entrants.
6) Up to 23 members can play. The last 5 cards will be kept for the showdown, which will determine the winner and the loser.
7) The player with the best hand will win a 5.99 $ GOG game, offered by myself.
8) The player with the lowest hand "must" gift a 5.99 $ GOG game to the winner.
9) You can enter for someone else, but if you lose, gifting the extra game will be "your" responsibility.
10) If players have similar hands, the kicker (the highest card in a player's hand) will determine the winner.
11) If there's a tie between the winners, two new cards will be distributed to each of them. The one with the highest pair or the highest card will win.
12) You can bluff, wear sunglasses, talk about your pity life, it doesn't matter! It's poker after all! :-)
After the winner and the loser will be announced (and the games redeemed), another game could be played if you wish, with a brand new deck. This time, only one game would be offered (from the loser to the winner). I'm sorry, but my wallet needs a rest! :-)
Ladies and gentlemen, let's start this tournament!
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Post edited January 17, 2015 by _Slaugh_
