Move over World Series of Poker. The ultimate in high-stakes poker, the Captain's Cup Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, sponsored by MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation), took place at 1000 this morning. The Captain's Cup is a series of "sports" events, including softball, tennis, ping pong, and poker, that take place throughout the year. A command earns points by winning events. In addition to being recognized as the champion of a particular event, at the end of the year, the command that has earned the most points wins the overall Captain's Cup. One of Jim's coworkers is determined that their office will be represented on the Captain's Cup Wall of Fame. As a result, eight of us mustered at 0930 to secure our places at the poker tables. At the previous day's strategy meeting, it was decided that we would all sit at different tables (so as not to eliminate each other) and a side pot was established for the team member who lasted longest in the tournament (incentive to be patient and play good cards).
The tournament started with about 50 players, and within 30 seconds there was an all-in moment. I figured that was a pretty good indication we'd be able to hang for a while. In fact, four of us stuck around to the final two tables, Jim and myself included. I went out ahead of Jim, having only played two hands the whole tournament, and winning none. However, I managed to win third place in the women's division with that pitiful performance, earning a trophy and points toward the Captain's Cup! Jim went out right after me, but since there were still about 16 men left, no trophy or points for him.
At the end of the tournament, our team walked away with two trophies (also got 2nd place in the women's division--she was the side pot winner as well) which will be proudly displayed in the office's trophy case--as soon as someone gets around to building it.
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Sounds like a very fun time. We have a big poker game planned for this upcoming weekend.
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