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gschwendt
01-16-2011, 03:06 PM
So apparently PokerStars will now allow you to start a club/league that is private to you & your friends called Home Games (http://www.pokerstars.com/poker/home-games/), for free. Anyone have any interest in starting a TGT poker club? I don't play poker much so I wouldn't want it to be large amounts of money but wouldn't mind getting together to play.

I don't know much about it at all but figured I'd gauge interest.

morsdraconis
01-16-2011, 03:38 PM
I'd be interested. I'm decent at poker, but not great. Wouldn't be too interested in throwing away a bunch of money, but $5 or $10 buyins or something wouldn't be horrible (unless you fuckers are pros or something cause then you can just fuck off ;) ).

JBHuskers
01-17-2011, 08:28 AM
That would be sweet. I've played for almost 10 years now, but don't do the online thing as much anymore. Mainly a monthly home game and casino tourneys an hour down the interstate. I do have a PS account, but lately had been on Full Tilt.

oweb26
01-17-2011, 11:29 AM
I would join as long as JB isnt in it, he practices monthly. lol

J/P

But I would join it though.

psuexv
01-17-2011, 11:55 AM
I'd be interested. I can almost guarantee that psusnoop is as well.

JBHuskers
01-17-2011, 12:12 PM
I would join as long as JB isnt in it, he practices monthly. lol

J/P

But I would join it though.

24 spots from making the WSOP in Omaha Hi/Lo in 2005 :) LOL

JBHuskers
01-17-2011, 05:59 PM
I actually just got in Donny Moore's club...this is pretty sweet.

JBHuskers
01-21-2011, 06:23 PM
Okay I'm going to set this up.....will provide details later tonight or tomorrow.

JBHuskers
01-21-2011, 06:25 PM
Well shit that was quick.....post your PS ID and I will send you the invite.

I'm 89SUITD on PS....

I figure we can have a weekly night of a game....can be for real or free money.

JBHuskers
01-21-2011, 06:29 PM
Actually if you search for Club ID: 139171

And the password is TGT2011JB

To join.

morsdraconis
01-21-2011, 06:34 PM
morsdraconis is mine

Would be up for this whenever.

morsdraconis
01-21-2011, 06:39 PM
Ok, I joined. Waiting for your approval or whatever.

gschwendt
01-21-2011, 06:45 PM
I'm joined and waiting your approval. I wouldn't mind a weekly game with a small (maybe around $5) buy-in.

JBHuskers
01-21-2011, 10:10 PM
I'm joined and waiting your approval. I wouldn't mind a weekly game with a small (maybe around $5) buy-in.

Yep same here...at least 5 or 6 guys a weekly $5....I'd be down.

JBHuskers
01-21-2011, 10:15 PM
G and Mors you're both approved.

psuexv
01-21-2011, 10:27 PM
waiting approval

JBHuskers
01-21-2011, 10:35 PM
waiting approval

got you added.....may just set up a $5 tourney for Tuesday and hope we get enough....I can always cancel it if need be and your buy-ins will be refunded.

JBHuskers
01-21-2011, 10:39 PM
Tourney set up for 7PM central this Tuesday...The TGT Debut Invitational, $5 + $0.50 tourney, 15 minute blinds.

CLW
01-22-2011, 08:30 AM
Signed up. Hoping you guys are Hold 'Em only guys b/c its the only game I have any knowledge of.

gschwendt
01-22-2011, 09:26 AM
Signed up. Hoping you guys are Hold 'Em only guys b/c its the only game I have any knowledge of.
I'm pretty much the same, other than the standard draw or stud.

CLW
01-22-2011, 01:46 PM
I'm pretty much the same, other than the standard draw or stud.

LOL o.k. I know those games too. I suppose i was referring to Omaha, Razz and any other games at the WSOP.

JBHuskers
01-22-2011, 02:04 PM
Approved ya CLW....tourney Tuesday at 7 central tentatively. Hope to get at least six in.

CLW
01-22-2011, 02:24 PM
Approved ya CLW....tourney Tuesday at 7 central tentatively. Hope to get at least six in.

What is the process for putting in our buy ins. I presume there is someway we link our accounts to our CC?

morsdraconis
01-22-2011, 04:38 PM
Any chance we can move it to Wednesday otherwise I won't be able to play cause I'll be at work.

JBHuskers
01-22-2011, 04:52 PM
How about Monday...I have dart league Wednesdays....I had just created a new tourney for $2 + $0.20 with 3000 in chips, 15 min blinds, but I can cancel it and make it Monday.

JBHuskers
01-22-2011, 05:03 PM
Donny Moore from EA has joined and we're now at 6....I have set up a tourney for Monday now 7 central, 10 min blinds, 3000 chips $2 buy in.

oweb26
01-22-2011, 11:10 PM
Well I am late as usual, but waiting approval JB

JBHuskers
01-22-2011, 11:15 PM
Well I am late as usual, but waiting approval JB

Not really late...first tourney is Monday LOL I will push you through.

morsdraconis
01-23-2011, 12:50 PM
Monday is no good either but it's all good. I'll get in on the next one instead.

oweb26
01-23-2011, 07:24 PM
Monday at what time? I have to deposit some money how long does that normally take?

JBHuskers
01-23-2011, 07:28 PM
Monday at what time? I have to deposit some money how long does that normally take?

7 central, it will say in the club when a tourney is up. If you deposit money and it's accepted you'll have instant access to it.

oweb26
01-23-2011, 07:38 PM
okay here is my question, it will not let me use a visa or mastercard because I am in the "US" . What method did you guys use to fund your account?

JBHuskers
01-23-2011, 07:45 PM
okay here is my question, it will not let me use a visa or mastercard because I am in the "US" . What method did you guys use to fund your account?

I use Instant eChecks with my bank account.

oweb26
01-23-2011, 08:05 PM
I will do that then, "not like I have a choice"

JBHuskers
01-23-2011, 08:20 PM
Yah I've never really had a problem with it...it's easy to send and receive money on.

CLW
01-24-2011, 01:31 PM
FYI - I will probably NOT be able to make it tonight. I have a deposition I am covering via video conference in Alaska so we just started and it will likely run until late in the night.

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 02:10 PM
K, if we don't get at least 5, we'll have to try another night....Tuesday and Thursday are free for me, so far Saturday is too.

psuexv
01-24-2011, 02:21 PM
Does anyone know if I sign up but am not able to make it at the start will it basically autopilot my blinds until I sign in? I can't make the 7 start time but wouldn't be opposed to donating the blinds until I get in.

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 02:44 PM
Yes....it will autopilot your blinds...but I would hold off because I don't think we will have enough tonight, may try for tomorrow.

Well I guess if you buy in, and I cancel the tourney you'll get refunded, so you can, as I will check at 6:55 central how many are listed and if there isn't 5 I will cancel it.

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 02:45 PM
I changed the title of the thread :) but we definitely need some more to sign up.

psuexv
01-24-2011, 03:06 PM
Let's go guys!!!! Sign up and let me take your pay:check:

Just had to try out the new checkmark.

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 03:58 PM
Let's go guys!!!! Sign up and let me take your pay:check:

Just had to try out the new checkmark.

:check::check::check::check::check::check::check:: check::check:

CLW
01-24-2011, 04:56 PM
FYI - we are wrapping up. If I can join in "late" or the start can be postponed a bit (30 mins or so) I would like to join with you guys.

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 05:05 PM
Right now I'm the only one that has signed up so I'm not sure if we're even going to go tonight.

CLW
01-24-2011, 06:42 PM
Right now I'm the only one that has signed up so I'm not sure if we're even going to go tonight.

LOL shit I rushed home for nothing. I presume that if I sign up I won't lose my money?

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 06:42 PM
LOL shit I rushed home for nothing. I presume that if I sign up I won't lose my money?

No it will refund if I cancel the tourney.

CLW
01-24-2011, 06:45 PM
No it will refund if I cancel the tourney.

O.K. well I just deposited $10 into the pokerstars account and will sign up for the tourny just in case.

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 06:49 PM
10 Minutes til the tourney starts.

CLW
01-24-2011, 06:50 PM
10 Minutes til the tourney starts.

come on slackers i need to lose $10

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 06:54 PM
Need at least three more to play.

CLW
01-24-2011, 06:56 PM
:smh:

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 07:00 PM
Game is cancelled....

CLW
01-24-2011, 07:08 PM
Game is cancelled....

Oh well hopefully later this week....

morsdraconis
01-24-2011, 08:57 PM
If you can do it Thursday, I'm definitely there.

psuexv
01-24-2011, 09:01 PM
If you can do it Thursday, I'm definitely there.

I'm in for Thursday. I'll be late to the table but I'll sign up so I'm at least at the table.

JBHuskers
01-24-2011, 09:31 PM
Thought we might have a game night with RDR, but it doesn't look like it, let's go with two tourneys on Thursday. The $2 debut tourney, 15 min blinds, and maybe a turbo after if people wanna play. We need to get more in the group though.

oweb26
01-24-2011, 09:53 PM
Man I woke up out of my nap to play with you guys and its cancelled. Damn you guys. Do I have to be on at 7 or can I come in late?

With my baby awake I doubt there will be too many times I will be able to be on at 7 maybe 730, 8 at the latest.

She is basically a big noise box that thinks daddy is a jungle gym.

JBHuskers
01-25-2011, 08:31 AM
We were even close to have enough for a game, it was just me and CLW.

oweb26
01-25-2011, 09:28 AM
You cant play with only three or four people?

JBHuskers
01-25-2011, 10:14 AM
You cant play with only three or four people?

I'd prefer not to...

morsdraconis
01-25-2011, 11:54 AM
Definitely need to have at least 5.

CLW
01-25-2011, 05:27 PM
Definitely need to have at least 5.

Agreed.

FYI - Thursday is "iffy" for me. I have a deposition in the Syracuse, NY area that I will most likely be driving back to RI that afternoon/evening. I'll keep you posted in case it ends early enough.

JBHuskers
01-25-2011, 09:07 PM
Thurs I might be going to the movies....maybe early Saturday evening if not?

morsdraconis
01-26-2011, 01:11 AM
Anytime after ~2pm EST and before 8pm EST is great for me.

psuexv
01-26-2011, 10:30 AM
This is never going to happen is it?

JBHuskers
01-26-2011, 11:02 AM
This is never going to happen is it?

We need more people for the most part.

CLW
01-26-2011, 03:53 PM
This is never going to happen is it?

LMAO I hope it does. I put $10 bucks into my brand new account the other day.

JBHuskers
01-27-2011, 10:11 AM
I will be home tonight. I will set it up for 8PM central....we'll need 5 to play.

CLW
01-27-2011, 12:31 PM
I'll keep you posted. I'm HOPING I can make it back in time but I might not be able to.

psuexv
01-27-2011, 12:33 PM
I will be home tonight. I will set it up for 8PM central....we'll need 5 to play.

I should be on. I have two user games tonight but will be able to play some cards too. Just might not be able to chat it up.

gschwendt
01-27-2011, 12:55 PM
Not sure if I'll be able to make it or not... I hope to be able to but no promises.

CLW
01-27-2011, 01:30 PM
We are "winding up" which in attorney time prob means like 30 mins. I am hopeful that I can make it on time so count me as a tentative yes.

JBHuskers
01-27-2011, 01:31 PM
Sweet...one of these nights we should have a 5-card draw tourney....

morsdraconis
01-27-2011, 03:39 PM
Well shit... I gotta go in to work tonight so I won't be able to make it after all...

JBHuskers
01-27-2011, 03:46 PM
Looks like a no-go again tonight.....we'll try again either Saturday or Sunday.....what are your weekend schedules?

gschwendt
01-27-2011, 04:04 PM
I'm out on Saturday... Sunday could possibly work later in the evening.

CLW
01-27-2011, 06:33 PM
Damn it Scuba Steve! I made it in time again only to be shot down. :smh:


I'm pretty much free Sat and Sun although the wife will probably want to go out on a "date" either Fri or Sat.

JBHuskers
01-27-2011, 06:34 PM
Tentative - Sunday at 7PM central?

JBHuskers
01-27-2011, 06:46 PM
Tentative - Sunday at 7PM central?

Ah shit never mind, forgot I'm going over to a friends for the Royal Rumble LOL back to next Monday....

morsdraconis
01-27-2011, 08:16 PM
Lol

This isn't working too well...

CLW
01-27-2011, 08:40 PM
Yeah at this rate we will be lucky to get 1 tourny in.

IMHO, we need to set a date in stone and make it a habit.

I.e. Every (pick a day) at X time

CLW
01-31-2011, 08:43 PM
Please tell me I didn't "waste" $10 and we are going to get this bad boy up and runnin'?

JBHuskers
01-31-2011, 09:35 PM
How does Tuesday at 8PM central sound?

gschwendt
01-31-2011, 10:14 PM
How does Tuesday at 8PM central sound?
I'm in.

morsdraconis
01-31-2011, 11:50 PM
Tough for me cause I gotta be at work at 5am so 9pm EST would be REAL tough for me. Think I'm gonna have to pass.

JBHuskers
02-01-2011, 01:18 AM
8PM central tomorrow night, need five.

oweb26
02-01-2011, 08:37 AM
I still don't get whats the deal with 5 people? Is that the min set by pokerstars or JB? If I can come in late Im in.

CLW
02-01-2011, 09:16 AM
Assuming I can get home from the Snow storm I'm in.

psuexv
02-01-2011, 09:40 AM
I'm in.

JBHuskers
02-01-2011, 01:09 PM
I still don't get whats the deal with 5 people? Is that the min set by pokerstars or JB? If I can come in late Im in.

That's just what I set, really doesn't make sense to have less than five....I should make it six, because at 5 I think it is still winner take all where six the top two cash. I would like to see more people get in the group though.

CLW
02-01-2011, 03:46 PM
Office closed early and I am signed up/registered

JBHuskers
02-01-2011, 05:41 PM
Me 2....just need two more...8PM central.

CLW
02-01-2011, 06:46 PM
Me 2....just need two more...8PM central.

I thought CDJ was in too so wouldn't that just be 1 more?

gschwendt
02-01-2011, 07:13 PM
So unfortunately it looks like I'm out. I tried to submit funds with my checking account but it was rejected... not sure if my bank blocks them or what. I tried my credit card as well and it was also rejected (as expected).

Sorry guys. If enough folks get serious about this, then I'd be willing to find another way to deposit funds but for now, it just doesn't sound like it will work.

CLW
02-01-2011, 07:20 PM
40 mins and it looks like we still need 1 more.

CLW
02-01-2011, 07:31 PM
30 mins

CLW
02-01-2011, 07:39 PM
20 mins still need just 1 more

CLW
02-01-2011, 07:52 PM
7 mins

CLW
02-01-2011, 07:56 PM
are we doing this?

CLW
02-01-2011, 07:59 PM
Booooooooooooo!

JBHuskers
02-02-2011, 09:22 AM
Yep only had three.

JBHuskers
02-02-2011, 09:24 AM
We need more people in the group for it to work out.

skipwondah33
02-03-2011, 01:54 PM
I'm not too hot in poker...well I'll be honest I don't really know how to play it lol :D I can learn though

I'm down

JBHuskers
02-03-2011, 02:08 PM
I'm not too hot in poker...well I'll be honest I don't really know how to play it lol :D I can learn though

I'm down

The highest buy in we'll ever have is $5....maaaaaybe $10. Go ahead and ask to join the group (should be the on the first page).

What is everyone's schedule's looking like this weekend?

oweb26
02-03-2011, 02:15 PM
Well I was present, I figured out after the fact I had to hit register. oops!!!

JBHuskers
02-03-2011, 02:39 PM
Can you guys do a Saturday game at say 3PM this weekend?

A 2PM pre-Super Bowl tourney Sunday?

skipwondah33
02-03-2011, 02:44 PM
I'll sign up when I get home.

I should be able to do a 2PM pre-game if your talking est...damn your cst, that may work too.

JBHuskers
02-03-2011, 03:02 PM
I'll sign up when I get home.

I should be able to do a 2PM pre-game if your talking est...damn your cst, that may work too.

It could be 1PM cst.

CLW
02-03-2011, 03:19 PM
I'm pretty much free anytime this weekend.

JBHuskers
02-03-2011, 03:20 PM
I will set up a game for Sunday at 1PM central....as usual need a minimum of 5.

morsdraconis
02-03-2011, 03:54 PM
I can definitely make a Sunday game.

Can I transfer funds from my bank account to the game with my checking information or what?

JBHuskers
02-03-2011, 04:19 PM
I can definitely make a Sunday game.

Can I transfer funds from my bank account to the game with my checking information or what?

I use Instant eChecks, but it's not available in all states, I would try to put money in a lot sooner than Sunday just in case.

morsdraconis
02-03-2011, 06:05 PM
So, how do I do that? I can't find anywhere to add money to my account or anything besides something called "Play Money Transfers" under the "Requests" section.

JBHuskers
02-03-2011, 06:33 PM
So, how do I do that? I can't find anywhere to add money to my account or anything besides something called "Play Money Transfers" under the "Requests" section.

The same button you use to log in turns into the cashier button after you log in....you do it from there, then click BUY CHIPS

morsdraconis
02-03-2011, 08:33 PM
No button comes up for that. I'm also not seeing in the schedule for the game on Sunday either...

gschwendt
02-03-2011, 08:47 PM
Looks like I'm out unless someone is willing to let me paypal them some money and then they deposit a check for me. I checked for western union & money orders... both require a minimum of $100 and for money orders, you have to mail them to the UK. And as before, it won't allow me to deposit with my checking account.

JBHuskers
02-04-2011, 09:41 AM
I can probably set something up for you Tommy. Then I can set up a cash game within the group to transfer the $ to you.

JBHuskers
02-04-2011, 09:42 AM
No button comes up for that. I'm also not seeing in the schedule for the game on Sunday either...

That is weird, I'd uninstall and reinstall.

morsdraconis
02-04-2011, 02:38 PM
That is weird, I'd uninstall and reinstall.

That did it, but now I can't transfer funds to the account... Apparently, my bank account won't let me do it...

skipwondah33
02-04-2011, 03:05 PM
Damn I'm hoping I can transfer it since everyone is having trouble. I didn't get a chance to get the program but I'll make sure to do it tonight

CLW
02-04-2011, 03:53 PM
I had no problems with my BOA checking account.

morsdraconis
02-04-2011, 09:03 PM
City National is mine but apparently they don't allow EChecks even though I'm pretty sure I've done them before...

CLW
02-06-2011, 08:07 AM
Bumpage/Reminder. I'd like to play today!

CLW
02-06-2011, 12:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP0mQeLWCCo

JBHuskers
02-06-2011, 12:45 PM
Probably not going to happen....every one says they can play then they don't sign up....like Tommy had told me, we're going to need at least 10 in the group before we schedule another game.

CLW
02-06-2011, 12:49 PM
Probably not going to happen....every one says they can play then they don't sign up....like Tommy had told me, we're going to need at least 10 in the group before we schedule another game.

Yeah I'd rather just forget it than show up for all of these only for noone to show. LMAO know of anyway to put use to the $10 I added to the account?

JBHuskers
02-06-2011, 12:59 PM
Ummm play poker? :D

In contrast, Donny Moore's group has 50 people in it and they struggle to have games because eChecks recently was banned in FL.

skipwondah33
02-06-2011, 01:08 PM
I'm trying to get on but having issues

skipwondah33
02-06-2011, 01:21 PM
Oh well damn just looked above lol

I finally figured out how to deposit money. Just used my card. Do we need 10 minimum to play?

morsdraconis
02-06-2011, 04:17 PM
I couldn't play because there was no way for me to deposit money... Otherwise, I would have been here...

psuexv
02-11-2011, 12:01 PM
So here's a question. Since we are really not playing for a significant amount of money and it's more fun/social. Why don't we drop the min to play, schedule a game and whoever shows up plays?

oweb26
03-16-2011, 02:50 PM
Since I am going to assume this is dead, why dont we just get a weekly game going on a video game?

CLW
03-16-2011, 05:23 PM
LMAO I keep forgetting about the $10 I deposited. Anyone know if there is anyway you can get your $ deposited back to something where I could use it somewhere else (Amazon)?

oweb26
03-17-2011, 05:44 AM
you can always just go play some randm games, I'm sure you will lose it eventually. You should be able to cash out though and they will send you a check, not sure about direct deposit.