Archive for September, 2008

Caribbean Stud Pays Out Again!

Posted By : CarbonPoker September 5th, 2008

This is ridiculous! …For the second time this year Ureadmnweepagain has won the Caribbean stud jackpot! Earlier this year Ureadmnweepagain won the largest jackpot in Carbon Poker history – over $72,000 cash!

This time Ureadmnweepagain has won in excess of $20,000 of the 20c Caribbean Stud jackpot. To be frankly honest there couldn’t be a more deserving winner – Ureadmnweepagain a common name in our Carbon Poker forums and a regular at many Carbon Poker events, Ureadmnweepagain truly deserves the win.

The jackpot has gone off many times this year, only last week it paid out a percentage to a lucky player who only started paying jackpot bets 4 hands prior to his win! So if your playing Caribbean Stud make sure your opting in for the jackpot as you might miss out on a huge payout!

Congratulations Ureadmnweepagain enjoy your cash!

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Make us laugh!

Posted By : CarbonPoker September 4th, 2008

Okay, so if any of you have seen the ‘Cool Stuff’ section of the Carbon website then you will know it is dismally pathetic. So in order to rectify this I am going to ask for your help. Over some time now I’ve been collecting poker jokes and quotes to help make this section worthy of its name, I would like for you to assist me by posting any poker jokes or quotes in reply to this post. Gambling jokes and quotes are also most welcome.

The person who posts the best joke or quote, will receive $25 into their player account. So make sure you post your player name along with your joke or quote.

Ill start off with one of my favorites…

Besides lovemaking and singing in the shower, there aren’t many human activities where there is a greater difference between a person’s self-delusional ability and actual ability than in poker.

– Steve Badget

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The World Of Poker!

Posted By : CarbonPoker September 3rd, 2008

Its been a while since I have posted an update on the happenings in poker world and much has been happening indeed. First item – the APPT in Macau with its Main Event well underway is keeping poker fans attentive witha prize pool over $900,000 up for grabs. Several big names lasted through day 1b including Johnny Chan and Vanessa Rousso. Soon enough the APPT will hit Sydney and we are giving away several seats to the event in some Live Seat Tournaments in late Octbober. Keep your eyes peeled for more on this soon.

Secondly the APT also in Macau has been keeping China lively after the olympics. The main event saw lucky 20-year-old Yevgeniy Timoshenko blitz the final table to win the $500,000 first place prize.

Finally the WSOP academy is visiting LA for the first time ever. The WSOP acadamey is just as it sounds – a poker academy where some poker super experts teach you how to play poker better. Past students all report favorably claiming they have easily won back the exspensive cost of the course in subsequent cash games. Maybe its worth checking out if your in the LA area.

On a parting note one lucky Carbon player EskimoWill, has picked up a decent chuck of the Carribean Stud Jackpot with a straight flush. After playing countless games without jackpot bets, Eskimo then choose to play for the jackpot aswell, and only four hands later was rewarded with over $4,000 in cash! Well done!

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Live Seat Grand Final

Posted By : CarbonPoker September 2nd, 2008

On the 20th of September, We are playing host to a massive Live Seat tournament. The guaranteed $21,000 prize pool includes a first place prize package of $15,000 to the Aussie Millions Poker Event to be held in January at Melbourne’s Crown Casino. However that’s not the only live seat event to be won in this tournament. Second place pays out a $6,000 package to the Poker News Cup that also takes place at Crown Casino however it is played out in October. There will also be subsequent packages to the Poker News Cup, for each further 24 buy ins.

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Some Wisdom Shared…

Posted By : CarbonPoker September 1st, 2008

A Comment received in reply to the post ‘Table Lessons’, I thought I would share it with you. Thanks thesteve1 for posting this.

‘…That is hilarious! And so true. Many times I have come across poker in everyday living. My knowledge of poker has saved my behind many times in life.
One example, and this for the men out there. Situation comes up between you and your wife. Doesn’t matter what. You are put into the position of answering a loaded question. Women load there questions all the time. So how do I answer? your thinking to yourself. Do i tell her, “yes, that dress does make you look fat.” Hmmm… Not a good choice, what else? I know… I can say “no honey, that’s a dress makes you look so beautiful.” Hmmm… nope she knows this answer is full of bull. Not that she’s fat, but that she thinks so. Hmmm… What to do… what to say… Hmmm… Ahh poker. The third option, Hmmm… the bluff. Hmmm… I GOT IT! “Honey, I know you dont have the the right dress, why don’t you go shopping and surprise me with the most beautiful dress you can find.” The third option. This answer will save a mans marriage, and maybe even his life. The best part is, while she’s out shopping forever for the “perfect” dress. You get to be alone to play poker without having to worry about the wife calling you to take out the trash while your on the final table. the1steve’

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