Thursday, 20 September 2007
Tuesday, 17 April 2007
The Stat Rat Report - 16/4/07
Well he may not have an individual win yet but the dingleberry tactics are paying off again and coco has pulled away into a clear lead as we reach the halfway point
coconeely - 83
insom0 - 66
Bully - 59
LarryKiller - 58
DangerMouse - 56
JugHead - 47
DaisyDuke - 40
Shaggy - 40
Big Moody - 35
Razrzedge = 33
coconeely - 83
insom0 - 66
Bully - 59
LarryKiller - 58
DangerMouse - 56
JugHead - 47
DaisyDuke - 40
Shaggy - 40
Big Moody - 35
Razrzedge = 33
Thursday, 12 April 2007
The Stat Rat Report - 11/4/07
Well we`re 5 events into the month and although a couple of players are breaking away there are still a lot of games remaining and as we`ve seen before a single bad result can be costly.
Here`s how they stand;
coconeely - 58
insom0 - 57
LarryKiller - 45
DangerMouse - 36
razrzedgde - 33
DaisyDuke - 28
DoctorDan - 27
Desser = 25
Bully
Shaggy = 23
K9Bluff
BigMoody - 22
MoreMoody - 21
GAJughead - 20
Here`s how they stand;
coconeely - 58
insom0 - 57
LarryKiller - 45
DangerMouse - 36
razrzedgde - 33
DaisyDuke - 28
DoctorDan - 27
Desser = 25
Bully
Shaggy = 23
K9Bluff
BigMoody - 22
MoreMoody - 21
GAJughead - 20
Monday, 9 April 2007
The Stat Rat Report - 9/4/07
Here`s your first update on the standings for this month after three events.
coconeely - 35
LarryKiller - 31
insom0 - 29
DoctorDan - 27
Shaggy - 21
MoreMoody -21
K9Bluff - 19
GAJugHead - 19
Razr - 18
CraftItalian - 18
DangerMouse - 17
Desser - 15
Merlin - 14
Knapping - 14
sportsmanbob - 13
coconeely - 35
LarryKiller - 31
insom0 - 29
DoctorDan - 27
Shaggy - 21
MoreMoody -21
K9Bluff - 19
GAJugHead - 19
Razr - 18
CraftItalian - 18
DangerMouse - 17
Desser - 15
Merlin - 14
Knapping - 14
sportsmanbob - 13
Friday, 6 April 2007
Lassie Tour Finals - By TroubleD
What can I say but WOW.
At the start of the tournament I got short stacked in a hand with Ani...I had top pair.. lost to her quad 4's. (Don't remember exact cards I had). I was down to 900 chips or less. Fought my way back and get a small stack that I was able to slowly build on as the night went on. As Daisy said...I was able to pull a "Coco" move and why not we, are entitled to do the same when that short stacked. Final hand with Desser was...I had As4s...she had QJ..flop was 8-4-9...turn was a blank...river a blank..She almost straighted out on me. Wow it could've gone either way on that last hand.
I have to say Philman was good about not watching over my shoulder too much. He basically let me play and he was the observer. As he pointed out after wards, that as his student I have come a long way in a year. I started playing poker almost exactly a year ago (right after his son died this time one year ago) prior to that I had never played a hand of poker.
Upon winning, I just couldn't believe I had done it. Phil and everyone tells me that I played strong all night. You want to talk about a rush of adrenaline when you realize that I had won is unreal. I was flying high on the feel for about 2 hours before I could calm down enough to be able to go to bed. I still have to go back and see me bling to make sure it's not a dream. Took a screen shot announcing winner...made it my screen saver...lol.
Haven't decided which of the 3 options Shaggy gave me, that I am going to take.
Want to thank everyone that played in the Lassie Tournament. It was a fun and interesting night. Everyone handled themselves very well last night. See you next season.
TroubleD
Thanks for the post TroubleD and congratulations on being the inaugural winner of the Lassie Tour - DM
At the start of the tournament I got short stacked in a hand with Ani...I had top pair.. lost to her quad 4's. (Don't remember exact cards I had). I was down to 900 chips or less. Fought my way back and get a small stack that I was able to slowly build on as the night went on. As Daisy said...I was able to pull a "Coco" move and why not we, are entitled to do the same when that short stacked. Final hand with Desser was...I had As4s...she had QJ..flop was 8-4-9...turn was a blank...river a blank..She almost straighted out on me. Wow it could've gone either way on that last hand.
I have to say Philman was good about not watching over my shoulder too much. He basically let me play and he was the observer. As he pointed out after wards, that as his student I have come a long way in a year. I started playing poker almost exactly a year ago (right after his son died this time one year ago) prior to that I had never played a hand of poker.
Upon winning, I just couldn't believe I had done it. Phil and everyone tells me that I played strong all night. You want to talk about a rush of adrenaline when you realize that I had won is unreal. I was flying high on the feel for about 2 hours before I could calm down enough to be able to go to bed. I still have to go back and see me bling to make sure it's not a dream. Took a screen shot announcing winner...made it my screen saver...lol.
Haven't decided which of the 3 options Shaggy gave me, that I am going to take.
Want to thank everyone that played in the Lassie Tournament. It was a fun and interesting night. Everyone handled themselves very well last night. See you next season.
TroubleD
Thanks for the post TroubleD and congratulations on being the inaugural winner of the Lassie Tour - DM
Monday, 2 April 2007
Incentive Tour Final - By Lightning36
Wow - I won a PS3 tonight! Thank you K9 Poker Tour!
During the month of March, the K9 Poker Tour was running an "incentive tour" -- satellite freerolls and maybe even a money event or so -- for a grand prize - a PS3. I played in and qualified in the second freeroll that was run and then waited out the month for the final. There were 41 runners competing for the prize.
It was one of those tournaments when virtually everything went right. I got some good cards early, chipped up, and then hit a torrid streak of cards, enabling me to become an early chip leader and control much of the action at my table. At some points of the tournament, I had a substantial lead. Of course, the inevitable run of poor cards came and I drifted back to earth and stayed within the top four or so.
I played well and, of course, got some of the breaks that you need to win a tournament. However, I created some of my own breaks by playing aggressively.
The final table was a well-fought match. Fortunately, I was able to make it to the final two, then came out on top of a tough heads up match with stri8up. Kudos also go to Heuvy31, the third place finisher. When it got down to the final three, we were all about even at 20,000. Any of us could have captured the prize.
Since I recently bought a Wii for my family, I am not sure if I'll keep the PS3. How do you find time for gaming when poker calls?
Cheers,
light
During the month of March, the K9 Poker Tour was running an "incentive tour" -- satellite freerolls and maybe even a money event or so -- for a grand prize - a PS3. I played in and qualified in the second freeroll that was run and then waited out the month for the final. There were 41 runners competing for the prize.
It was one of those tournaments when virtually everything went right. I got some good cards early, chipped up, and then hit a torrid streak of cards, enabling me to become an early chip leader and control much of the action at my table. At some points of the tournament, I had a substantial lead. Of course, the inevitable run of poor cards came and I drifted back to earth and stayed within the top four or so.
I played well and, of course, got some of the breaks that you need to win a tournament. However, I created some of my own breaks by playing aggressively.
The final table was a well-fought match. Fortunately, I was able to make it to the final two, then came out on top of a tough heads up match with stri8up. Kudos also go to Heuvy31, the third place finisher. When it got down to the final three, we were all about even at 20,000. Any of us could have captured the prize.
Since I recently bought a Wii for my family, I am not sure if I'll keep the PS3. How do you find time for gaming when poker calls?
Cheers,
light
Sunday, 1 April 2007
The Poker Forum Challenge - Qualifier
Last night our pack got together and fought it out for the honour of representing K9 in The Poker Forum Challenge. As always it was hard fought but fun poker and we ended up with a good team.
Myself and BigMoody fought our way into our second consecutive final and we are joined by our fearless leader Shaggy, this months Money Tour winner Zen and Brad (Thrive) who will be supplied with a bottle of tequila for the finals.
From a personsal point it was very satisfying to beat Shaggy HU. We`ve played a couple of times before but because of the blinds have never had a long drawn out battle. Last night`s HU went on and on and just when it seemed one of us had gained the advantage and had victory in our grasp the tables would turn and we`d be back to close to even in chips. Great game bud, as I said last night you are one tough hombre to beat HU.
But . . .
Anyway last month our very own Razr won the final of the TPFC but we came second overall. Let`s see if we can go one better this month and win it outright. Thanks to everyone for playing and good luck in the finals guys.
Myself and BigMoody fought our way into our second consecutive final and we are joined by our fearless leader Shaggy, this months Money Tour winner Zen and Brad (Thrive) who will be supplied with a bottle of tequila for the finals.
From a personsal point it was very satisfying to beat Shaggy HU. We`ve played a couple of times before but because of the blinds have never had a long drawn out battle. Last night`s HU went on and on and just when it seemed one of us had gained the advantage and had victory in our grasp the tables would turn and we`d be back to close to even in chips. Great game bud, as I said last night you are one tough hombre to beat HU.
But . . .
Anyway last month our very own Razr won the final of the TPFC but we came second overall. Let`s see if we can go one better this month and win it outright. Thanks to everyone for playing and good luck in the finals guys.
Saturday, 31 March 2007
The Stat Rat Report 31/3/07 - Final Results
Well Zen finished off a great month by doing exactly enough to guarantee his overall win and leaving LarryKiller to rue the two games he missed. The competition in these Monthly Money tours is fantastic and it takes great consistency to take one down so congratulations to Zen for an outstanding month of play.
1st) ZenX1 - 116
2nd) LarryKiller - 109
3rd) coconeely - 99
4th) Shaggy - 93
5th) insom0 - 91
6th) DangerMouse - 77
7th) = More Moody - 66
Desser
Brad
10th) 5thStBully
So for most of us the month is over and we can set our sights on April`s events. Zen however still has one game left to play, his heads-up with Shaggy. Knowing how reluctant Shaggy is to part with his money it should be a great match and Zen will have to bring his A-game to take down a win. Look out for a report on the game here at the blog.
Thanks to everyone for making it a great competition and I`ll look forward to seeing you all across the cyber-felt in April. Good luck at the tables and don`t forget tonights Poker Forum Challenge qualifier tonight at USDBet.
DangerMouse
1st) ZenX1 - 116
2nd) LarryKiller - 109
3rd) coconeely - 99
4th) Shaggy - 93
5th) insom0 - 91
6th) DangerMouse - 77
7th) = More Moody - 66
Desser
Brad
10th) 5thStBully
So for most of us the month is over and we can set our sights on April`s events. Zen however still has one game left to play, his heads-up with Shaggy. Knowing how reluctant Shaggy is to part with his money it should be a great match and Zen will have to bring his A-game to take down a win. Look out for a report on the game here at the blog.
Thanks to everyone for making it a great competition and I`ll look forward to seeing you all across the cyber-felt in April. Good luck at the tables and don`t forget tonights Poker Forum Challenge qualifier tonight at USDBet.
DangerMouse
Thursday, 29 March 2007
The Stat Rat Report - 30/3/07
Well these are the scores with just tonights Vegas event to be added. Looks like all Zen has to do is make the final table to secure his monthly win. Mathematically LarryKiller and coco can still catch him presuming we have at least 25 players.
1) ZenX1 - 101
2) LarryKiller - 90
3) coconeely - 81
4) insom0 - 73
5) Shaggy - 68
6) Desser - 67
7) DangerMouse - 64
8) Brad - 60
9) MoreMoody - 52
10) Bully - 48
1) ZenX1 - 101
2) LarryKiller - 90
3) coconeely - 81
4) insom0 - 73
5) Shaggy - 68
6) Desser - 67
7) DangerMouse - 64
8) Brad - 60
9) MoreMoody - 52
10) Bully - 48
The Stat Rat Report - 29/3/07
Ok gang these are the latest results from the Money Tour. These points do not include the points from the event at The3DPoker on the 25th March.
1) ZenX1 - 93
2)= coconeely - 79
LarryKiller - 79
4) insom0 - 69
5) Desser - 66
6) DangerMouse - 64
7) Shaggy - 61
8) Brad - 60
9) MoreMoody - 52
10) Bully - 38
1) ZenX1 - 93
2)= coconeely - 79
LarryKiller - 79
4) insom0 - 69
5) Desser - 66
6) DangerMouse - 64
7) Shaggy - 61
8) Brad - 60
9) MoreMoody - 52
10) Bully - 38
Monday, 26 March 2007
K9 Members Blogs
I expect that for some of you this is your first time venturing into the wonderful world of blogging. Blogging is a little like poker and poker forums, it can become quite addictive wether you have your own blog or simply read other peoples.
If you haven`t already done so you should click one of the links on the right and visit the other K9 members blogs, catch up with Murry`s exploits in the world of online poker, go read a crazy story at coconeely`s blog or see what Lightning has been up to.
Once you`ve done that you might want to try following a link at random from the list of blogs on the side of The Mouse Trap or from Lightning Strikes. There are some great writers out there, you can find some excellent poker strategy articles or you can just dip into someone`s life for half an hour. The choice is endless, you can go from blog to blog around the world in the click of a mouse. Different blogs offer different things, some writers are doing stuff that is really only for their own records or pleasure, others are writing to entertain or educate.
So take a few minutes and have a look around, you may be pleasantly surprised, you may even become addicted.
As I said in the forum if anyone decides they`d like to contribute a piece to this blog contact me at the e-mail address listed in the forum. Similarly if anyone decides they`d like to start their own blog I`m happy to help in anyway I can. Don`t worry about being an expert at HTML code, you don`t need to be, blogging is very user friendly.
That`s all for now, take care and good luck at the tables.
DangerMouse
If you haven`t already done so you should click one of the links on the right and visit the other K9 members blogs, catch up with Murry`s exploits in the world of online poker, go read a crazy story at coconeely`s blog or see what Lightning has been up to.
Once you`ve done that you might want to try following a link at random from the list of blogs on the side of The Mouse Trap or from Lightning Strikes. There are some great writers out there, you can find some excellent poker strategy articles or you can just dip into someone`s life for half an hour. The choice is endless, you can go from blog to blog around the world in the click of a mouse. Different blogs offer different things, some writers are doing stuff that is really only for their own records or pleasure, others are writing to entertain or educate.
So take a few minutes and have a look around, you may be pleasantly surprised, you may even become addicted.
As I said in the forum if anyone decides they`d like to contribute a piece to this blog contact me at the e-mail address listed in the forum. Similarly if anyone decides they`d like to start their own blog I`m happy to help in anyway I can. Don`t worry about being an expert at HTML code, you don`t need to be, blogging is very user friendly.
That`s all for now, take care and good luck at the tables.
DangerMouse
Sunday, 25 March 2007
The Stat Rat Report - 25/3/07
Hi gang, welcome to the new location for your Money Tour scores updates. That`s right, from now on when you want to check on your standings in the Money Tour you`re going to have to pop in here.
I can sort of hear some of you asking "Why here, why not the forum?"
Well I`ll explain so you don`t all think I`m yanking your chains just for the fun of it.
If I can generate a constant flow of readers through this blog I can apply to various agencies that will pay me to write articles on various products and websites. If I can get this happening I will put the money back into K9 in the form of freerolls or money added tourneys, that`s my promise.
Anyway enough waffle, you came here for a scores update and here it is.
These are the scores after the Tropical event.
1) ZenX1 - 66
2) coconeely - 65
3) Larrykiller - 64
4) Desser - 58
5) Insom0 - 46
6) Shaggy - 39
7) MoreMoody - 38
8) DangerMouse - 37
9)=Philman - 36
9)=razrzedge - 36
I can sort of hear some of you asking "Why here, why not the forum?"
Well I`ll explain so you don`t all think I`m yanking your chains just for the fun of it.
If I can generate a constant flow of readers through this blog I can apply to various agencies that will pay me to write articles on various products and websites. If I can get this happening I will put the money back into K9 in the form of freerolls or money added tourneys, that`s my promise.
Anyway enough waffle, you came here for a scores update and here it is.
These are the scores after the Tropical event.
1) ZenX1 - 66
2) coconeely - 65
3) Larrykiller - 64
4) Desser - 58
5) Insom0 - 46
6) Shaggy - 39
7) MoreMoody - 38
8) DangerMouse - 37
9)=Philman - 36
9)=razrzedge - 36
Thursday, 22 March 2007
Incentive Tour/Poker School
K9 Poker Tour
is proud to announce its very own
INCENTIVE TOUR & POKER SCHOOL
beginning MARCH 1st, 2007.
As a MEMBER of the K9 Poker Tour INCENTIVE TOUR you will be entered into a PRIVATE CLUB in which you will be allowed to compete in numerous events each month to make you a better poker player and in the process win VALUABLE PRIZES. This TOUR / SCHOOL will be the most LUCRATIVE TOUR on the INTERNET.
Each event will be broadcast LIVE via INTERNET RADIO or SKYPECAST. You will be able to join the FUN and Chat along as we discuss the goings on of the tournament and what is happening at K9 Poker Tour. We will also be interviewing management of the sites that we are hosting the events at as well as providing SPECIAL deposit and re-deposit bonuses during these broadcasts. As a member you will also be allowed to participate in our WEEKLY POKER SCHOOL Q&A broadcast live via SKYPECAST in which you can ask questions and discuss poker situations and how the pros of K9 would play them.
Every month we will be giving away prizes like iPods, Laptop Computers, Seats to the WPT and WSOP events, Rolex watches, Mont Blanc Pens, New Gadgets, Poker Products, TV's, Trips, Cruises and MANY OTHER valuable prizes. It will be EASY to win and only takes just one win to pay for your membership for LIFE!
How do I sign up?
It's so easy. Send and email to support@k9pokertour.com and we will reply with an invoice that you may pay as well as discuss options for how you will be able to pay.
How much is it to join?
The cost to become a Member of the Incentive Tour & Poker School is only $10.00 per month or $100.00 per year. Join before March 15th for the year and receive your yearly membership for only $90.00. *Yearly membership must be paid up front.
How can I pay for my membership?
You may pay for your membership through Paypal, Player to Player Transfer, EpassportE, Neteller, Click2Pay, Visa, MC, Cash, Money Order, Western Union, Cashiers Check and MANY other options.
Am I winning cash?
Technically no but you are winning prizes that you may choose to do with what you want. If you would like to sell those items, return those items or give those items away, YOU may do so. The prize will be yours to do with what you would like.
How many tournaments per month will be scheduled?
The INCENTIVE TOUR will offer no less than 10 tournaments per month for you to compete in. There will be 1 FINALS Tournament per month in which the GRAND PRIZE will be given away.
How do I qualify for the FINALS?
Every tournament the TOP 5 will qualify to the FINALS of each month. Again, The finals will consist of some of the MOST LUCRATIVE PRIZES on the INTERNET each and EVERY month. So you will have a 1/50 chance at some AMAZING PRIZES. If you aren't lucky enough to win a spot in the finals you may pay for your way in but it will be more than $50.00 or more to enter. However, you may play in the finals ONLY IF YOU ARE AN INCENTIVE TOUR MEMBER.
What if I have more questions?
Send us an email to support@k9pokertour.com and we will be happy to assist you.
See you at the tables and remember...
KING NINE BITES BACK!
is proud to announce its very own
INCENTIVE TOUR & POKER SCHOOL
beginning MARCH 1st, 2007.
As a MEMBER of the K9 Poker Tour INCENTIVE TOUR you will be entered into a PRIVATE CLUB in which you will be allowed to compete in numerous events each month to make you a better poker player and in the process win VALUABLE PRIZES. This TOUR / SCHOOL will be the most LUCRATIVE TOUR on the INTERNET.
Each event will be broadcast LIVE via INTERNET RADIO or SKYPECAST. You will be able to join the FUN and Chat along as we discuss the goings on of the tournament and what is happening at K9 Poker Tour. We will also be interviewing management of the sites that we are hosting the events at as well as providing SPECIAL deposit and re-deposit bonuses during these broadcasts. As a member you will also be allowed to participate in our WEEKLY POKER SCHOOL Q&A broadcast live via SKYPECAST in which you can ask questions and discuss poker situations and how the pros of K9 would play them.
Every month we will be giving away prizes like iPods, Laptop Computers, Seats to the WPT and WSOP events, Rolex watches, Mont Blanc Pens, New Gadgets, Poker Products, TV's, Trips, Cruises and MANY OTHER valuable prizes. It will be EASY to win and only takes just one win to pay for your membership for LIFE!
How do I sign up?
It's so easy. Send and email to support@k9pokertour.com and we will reply with an invoice that you may pay as well as discuss options for how you will be able to pay.
How much is it to join?
The cost to become a Member of the Incentive Tour & Poker School is only $10.00 per month or $100.00 per year. Join before March 15th for the year and receive your yearly membership for only $90.00. *Yearly membership must be paid up front.
How can I pay for my membership?
You may pay for your membership through Paypal, Player to Player Transfer, EpassportE, Neteller, Click2Pay, Visa, MC, Cash, Money Order, Western Union, Cashiers Check and MANY other options.
Am I winning cash?
Technically no but you are winning prizes that you may choose to do with what you want. If you would like to sell those items, return those items or give those items away, YOU may do so. The prize will be yours to do with what you would like.
How many tournaments per month will be scheduled?
The INCENTIVE TOUR will offer no less than 10 tournaments per month for you to compete in. There will be 1 FINALS Tournament per month in which the GRAND PRIZE will be given away.
How do I qualify for the FINALS?
Every tournament the TOP 5 will qualify to the FINALS of each month. Again, The finals will consist of some of the MOST LUCRATIVE PRIZES on the INTERNET each and EVERY month. So you will have a 1/50 chance at some AMAZING PRIZES. If you aren't lucky enough to win a spot in the finals you may pay for your way in but it will be more than $50.00 or more to enter. However, you may play in the finals ONLY IF YOU ARE AN INCENTIVE TOUR MEMBER.
What if I have more questions?
Send us an email to support@k9pokertour.com and we will be happy to assist you.
See you at the tables and remember...
KING NINE BITES BACK!
K9 Skypecasts
Skypecasts are live hosted shows on Skype.com We will be hosting various events and broadcasting them LIVE on Skypecasts.skype.com You can hear us talk about the game as well as participate yourself if you have a microphone.
Up to 100 people from anywhere in the world can participate in a Skypecast.
How do I join a Skypecast?
First you must have a Skype Account. Skype is very similar to Yahoo or MSN instant Messenger services but with more features. You may download Skype by going to Skype.com.
Second, you will need to search for our Skypecast by typing in skypecasts.skype.com in your Internet Browser.
Third, Search for K9 Poker Tour and you will see the upcoming events.
Have fun and we will hear you on SKYPE!
Up to 100 people from anywhere in the world can participate in a Skypecast.
How do I join a Skypecast?
First you must have a Skype Account. Skype is very similar to Yahoo or MSN instant Messenger services but with more features. You may download Skype by going to Skype.com.
Second, you will need to search for our Skypecast by typing in skypecasts.skype.com in your Internet Browser.
Third, Search for K9 Poker Tour and you will see the upcoming events.
Have fun and we will hear you on SKYPE!
K9 Podcasts
If you are like me... Until recently I didn't know what a PODCAST even was. This will help explain it better.
What is a podcast?
A podcast is like a specialized radio show. You can listen to K9 Poker Tour Podcast episodes one at a time or you can "subscribe" - for free - so that new shows are automatically downloaded to your computer as they are published.
We will have different topics, interviews, special promotions and much more valuable information.
If you have an MP3 player, you can synchronize your computer and your player so that each time a new show is published, it automatically downloads to your player. For synchronization with your iPod or other digital player, you'll need a podcatcher such as Juice, iTunes or Yahoo! Podcasts, or an RSS aggregator that supports podcasts, such as FeedDemon
What is a podcast?
A podcast is like a specialized radio show. You can listen to K9 Poker Tour Podcast episodes one at a time or you can "subscribe" - for free - so that new shows are automatically downloaded to your computer as they are published.
We will have different topics, interviews, special promotions and much more valuable information.
If you have an MP3 player, you can synchronize your computer and your player so that each time a new show is published, it automatically downloads to your player. For synchronization with your iPod or other digital player, you'll need a podcatcher such as Juice, iTunes or Yahoo! Podcasts, or an RSS aggregator that supports podcasts, such as FeedDemon
Saturday, 23 December 2006
What is K9 Poker Tour?
K9 Poker Tour is a relatively new Forum (it`s been running since September 2006). It`s also one of the fastest growing forums on the net. We already have over 1500 members and the reason for this is simple. K9 offers the most variety of any online poker tour out there. Whatever level you are looking to play at you will find it at K9 Poker Tour.
We have a Freeroll Tour, a Money Tour, an International Tour, a Ladies Tour and a Heads Up Tour. There`s also our High Rollers Club which has bigger buy-ins and better prizes.
Everyone at K9 is committed to providing you the player with the best online experience we can. If you have an issue with one of our poker rooms we will our best to solve it. If we no longer feel it is in the best interests of our players to use a room, we stop using it.
Here`s a little bit about the K9 Team;
Shaggy - Owner
Shaggy is a golf professional that played on the tour in the early 90's. He has run numerous golf facilities throughout the country, both private and public. He ventured out of the golf career for a short time to work as an AVP of a nationwide bank and found himself still starving for the golf business. Until Poker that is... Having gone back into the golf business, Shaggy continued to look for that perfect career and then the Poker BOOM happened. Shaggy began to play and play and perfect his game to be able to play with the likes of some of the world's best poker players. He has sat at table with some of the best. Won some and lost more but sat there all the same.
While sitting in Vegas across from one of his poker pals he came across the idea of starting his own poker tour online. After long discussion with his business partner (Desser), they decided to offer K9 Poker Tour.
"We want to offer our members an ethical, trustworthy, customer service friendly site that is a portal to other poker sites similar to ours. K9 Poker Tour will provide excellent customer service for it's entirety and will NOT ever take our members for granted. We will never use a site that we don't trust so not to put our members in harms way. WE WILL BE THE LEADER IN POKER TOURS/FORUMS!"
Shaggy says that the most important parts of running a business is ethics, trust and customer service. "We have them all."
Desser - Owner
In Desser's "real" profession she is in the Health field. Like the 2005 champ Joe Hachem, I am a Doctor of Chiropractic. Desser has been running her own clinics and Wellness Centers since the early 1990s when she graduated from Chiropractic School. "I grew up playing games and sports with my brother and mostly male cousins. We spent many afternoons playing poker and other card games. Unfortunately I never really played poker again until a few years ago after watching the WSOP on TV." Like many others who were hit hard by the poker bug during that time she began to search and delve into any and all information that she could find on poker. Desser and her business partner "Shaggy" live near by each other and met playing golf and in some local bar games and home games. They both could tell we had a similiar passion and intensity about the game.
"When he approached me about starting our own online tour I told him "i'm all in". I believe that we are onto something special here at K9 Poker Tour. We have some great internet players and a great staff. I am committed to helping make K9 poker tour one of the best online poker tours on the web today."
Desser envisions K9 Poker Tour going to levels that other tours have not gone, offering bigger and better things to "suit" our players, spreading out from just the standard Hold em Tours. Desser is also committed to staying focused on our members, listening to their opinions and suggestions so that K9 Poker Tour becomes and stays their tour of choice.
"See you at the tables."
5thStBully - K9 Poker Tour / General Manager
5thStBully has been playing online poker for about 5 years. He has built his game through "high stakes" no limit play money games. "A bunch of us used to pump chips onto the table for hours on end. When we hit a certain amount of total chips on the table, say 1 million, we would then spread them out equally to every player who contributed, then we would have a HUGE game!" Bully truly believes these high stake games taught him invaluable lessons at the tables. "Its hard to play thousands of hands and not learn anything. I have never read a poker book or taken a lesson but Ive played against some of the best online players around and even against some pros and I have been able to hold my own against them."
Why K9 Poker Tour? Just before K9PT was created, Bully was offered Moderator positions with 2 different forums. As he tried to decide whether or not to accept these positions, Shaggy and Desser approached him with their K9PT idea. "They told me they wanted to build a place where people would feel like part of the family, a place where good players would feel challenged, but most importantly, a place that members would be proud of. Needless to say, my decision was made rather quickly after that."
Whats it like working for Shaggy and Desser? "Well, Ive been fired about 8 times so far, well 11 if you count the times some of the members fired me. I have met a lot of great people on the internet in the five years that Ive been playing online, some of which I am blessed to call "good friends", but Dess and Shags are like my internet Mom and Pops. They scold me, praise me, check on me constantly if I need anything and teach me lifes lessons by consistently setting awesome examples of how good people go through everyday life."
PlaidBanana - K9 Game Room / General Manager
Plaid Banana first started playing online games in the MMORPG area (Mass Multi Player Online Role Playing Game) "I know, I’m the nerdy D&D guy." I discovered online casinos and loved playing Blackjack, Video Poker and Slots for about 2 years. About a year ago I discovered Online Poker and like most Texas Hold’em was my game. After that I joined a few forums and have been hooked ever since. This is also where I met Shaggy and Bully along with a handful of K9 players "before K9 was even thought of".
Plaid Banana is a jokester. "I usually have some sort of joke or wise crack to add to almost any conversation. Sometimes unwanted, but all in good fun." Plaid Banana loves to play golf "I’m no Shaggy though. LOL! I still like to squash balls with my friends in a low stake skins game. I just can’t seem to find the time to do it much."
I jumped at the opportunity to become the General Manager of K9 Game Room. I was more than happy to join up and become an official part of the team. "I hope to make K9 Game Room as fun and successful as K9 Poker Tour."
SCOTT DRADER - Canada Representative
Drader started playing online poker in January of 2002 mainly just for fun during the long Canadian winters. Drader played on pogo, no money just points, and ended up with 10,000,000 points over a 6 month period. "I started playing real money poker when a older guy I met invited me to a forum. That is where I met Shaggy and Bully. Those two are the greatest online friends anyone could ever have."
Drader took over the freeroll leader board at that forum only 2 weeks after he joined and never looked back. "When Shaggy asked me to join K9 in July I jumped at the oppertunity because i knew it would be special."
Drader said he wanted to be where some of the best online poker players in the world would be playing. "I knew that would be K9 after Shaggy and Bully talked with me. It is growing into the best online forum/family on the net and I am so proud to be apart of this great forum."
DangerMouse - U.K. Representative
DangerMouse has been playing online poker since April 2006. He honed his skills on the play money tables and in freerolls "I`ve played cards all my life, just not poker. Late Night Poker was the show that got me interested in the game but I was never able to keep a regular home game going. Then I read Poker Nation and Big Deal last year and my interest was re-kindled. I bought a couple of strategy books and played in a Live tournament and I was hooked. I got online in April and I haven`t looked back since! This is my "Rookie" season and some basic card sense, and the books I`ve read got me off to a good start." DangerMouse says that joining K9 has given him the chance to compete against some great players and improve my game no-end.
Why K9 Poker Tour? "I was a Moderator at another tour that closed down without warning about the time K9 started. I`ve no regrets about that though, from the beginning the staff and members of K9 made me feel welcome and part of the family. I loved the friendliness and the competition and the fact they cared about their members. So when Shaggy asked me if I`d like to join the team I jumped at the chance. I`m sure K9 is going to keep getting bigger and better and I`m proud to be a part of it."
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