Decatur Poker League

I Think The Blinds Have Gone Up

I have said it many times, as have so have many others, but when you are playing good poker and running good on the tables, you go with it. Last session Tom Basil took down the 2nd game. Starting the first game this session, he would have to outlast 17 other players to repeat what he did in 2010, and what only five others have done, and that is win back to back games........... more on this story.

Welcome Back

The March session was hosted by John and Penny, who just returned home from their winter trip to Texas. Dad and Penny had missed the February session and I know Penny was anxious to get to the felt. While they were in Texas, women were not allowed to play poker at the RV park they were at, though I'm sure she could have take some cash from them.......... more on this story.

They Don't Call Me Garbage For Nothing

Over the past several years that I've been playing Hold'Em Poker, nothing has quite gotten my motor running like the excitement of pulling off a big (read profitable) bluff. Whether it is shipping it with 7-2 pre-flop after someone raised or making a nice three-bet on the river after I've missed my draw. Sure, taking it down with the best hand is always nice but......... more on this story.

DPL Members Come Close

The DPL had some of its members head down to St. Louis this past weekend for the Heartland Poker Tour event at Lumiere Place and River City Casinos. There were several different events to be played over several days......... more on this story.

It Doesn't Matter If You Are New

Over the years, the DPL has had members come and go. Just because you are new to the league, doesn't mean that you are not going to do well early. William joined the league last October and earned his first win last November........ more on this story.

DPL Academy

For many of the members of the DPL, our monthly get-togethers are a chance to have a few beers, visiting, bemoaning our bad beats, and most importantly, play good competive poker. But is that the end of it?....... more on this story.

2012 Current Top 10 in Standings

Position	Player	Points
1.	Chad Wolpert	122
2.	Keith Watrous	119
3.	Tom Basil	112
4.	Chad Haynes	90
T-5.	A.J. Berry	89
T-5.	Tom Tatham	89
7.	Bob Burtschi	84
8.	Mike Patterson	83
9.	Steve Larry	80
10.	Terry Wolpert	75
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Player(s) of the Session - May 2012

The player of the session for May went to Chad Wolpert. Chad had an average finsih of 2. Chad finished 3rd in game 1 and 1st in game 2. With Chad's great play, he has taken over the top spot in the 2012 overall standings.