The World Michigan Poker Tournament Finals of the World

Many months of competition culminated in trip to last night's The World Michigan Poker Tournament Finals of the World finals for five lucky competitors. This post is not only about those finals, but also about the journey there. It was a savage one.

The reason most poker players lose is because they do not have grapes.

After making the long walk to the van, with only grapes and Payday bars to eat along the way, 20 minutes later we were finally at the site where this historic event was to take place. When we got there, our host was already preparing for battle. We decided to warm up for the world championship matchup by playing some Guitar Hero, which is awesome. An hour or so later, the remaining competitors had arrived. It was Go Time.

Our host threatens me with one of his clockwork automatons.

The World Michigan Poker Tournament Finals of the World is a high stakes event, not for the meek. At one point there was as much as $6 in chips in the pot. Stakes like these draw only the absolute cream of the crop where poker is concerned. Controversy struck early when long time fan favorite "Christ Hold 'em" was banned from play. After shitting under the table in protest, the proponent of the stupid game gave up the fight. 666 would not take all on this night.

Move over, Johnny Chan. No amateurs at the Alright Guy table.

Texas Hold 'em was the most popular game of the night, though Lowball, Anaconda, Follow the Queen and Jacks or Better were played frequently as well. This night also featured the triumphant return of 15 card stud as well as Happy Bitchy. Apart from the game, the night also featured pineapple/bacon pizza as well as pepper vodka bloody marys. A good time was had by all, and we look forward to the next World Michigan Poker Tournament Finals of the World.

Smoked!