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Keith squeaked through Round One to advance, by one game. He was tied with Warren Kiamco with two wins and two losses. However, Warren's two matches he lost were 8 to 4 and 8 to 6 (I think), but the total was 10. Keith's two losses were 8 to 5 and 8 to 6, and he won it by one solitary game win.
I got the chance to meet Bucktooth and many legendary folks from California. There was a fellow here dressed like Charlie Chaplin who they call "Pots and Pans." He's an old road player named Gerard who used to actually sell pots and pans, but they say he used to play strong. We had fun tonight hanging out with "Bomber," a childhood friend of Keith's, Allen Hopkins, Pots and Pans, and Mike Sika, a famous poker player who's won a few big ones on TV. There's a whole slew of pokers players in town at the "Rio" getting ready for the big poker tournament worth $10 million to the winner.
The players are happy here in Vegas. Each one seems to have a bounce in their step, being treated like professional athletes. They're really digging the green room for players only, with a full buffet, beverages, and just about anyting they need.
I'm sure glad AzBilliards is back online, and I'll post some updates tomorrow. Since I won't have to sweat Keith playing, I'll be able to sit back and enjoy the show.
JAM
I got the chance to meet Bucktooth and many legendary folks from California. There was a fellow here dressed like Charlie Chaplin who they call "Pots and Pans." He's an old road player named Gerard who used to actually sell pots and pans, but they say he used to play strong. We had fun tonight hanging out with "Bomber," a childhood friend of Keith's, Allen Hopkins, Pots and Pans, and Mike Sika, a famous poker player who's won a few big ones on TV. There's a whole slew of pokers players in town at the "Rio" getting ready for the big poker tournament worth $10 million to the winner.
The players are happy here in Vegas. Each one seems to have a bounce in their step, being treated like professional athletes. They're really digging the green room for players only, with a full buffet, beverages, and just about anyting they need.
I'm sure glad AzBilliards is back online, and I'll post some updates tomorrow. Since I won't have to sweat Keith playing, I'll be able to sit back and enjoy the show.
JAM
Jam your post are wonderful, I love seeing this tournament from your eyes! I know this is not good etiquette but I am dying to know what the players room rate is? 
What a step up from the Riv!
I also love all the little details, who people are traveling with etc...you really have given us an inside view.
Love to see how the women fair today!
Thank you!
What a step up from the Riv!I also love all the little details, who people are traveling with etc...you really have given us an inside view.
Love to see how the women fair today!
Thank you!
Hey Jam...does the first tie-breaker go by total games won, or by winning percentage (the scorecard lists winning percentage)? Because Keith and Warren have identical winning percentages (50% - 24-24, 25-25 respectively). However, Keith has 3 BNRs compared to Warren's 1 BNR, so if they go off the second tie-breaker, Keith goes through.JAM said:
Aren't you glad they chose to change the (moronic) GLI system to simple winning percentage? If it was still the GLI system, Warren would have advanced over Keith, since Warren had one less loss (though Warren did have one more win, but the GLI system doesn't account for that). So I'm sure Keith is happy with the rules change.
Congratulations to Keith!!
Great posts Jam, keep em comin.
Best of luck to Keith, I am so glad he hooked up with Mataya. Keith & Mataya have always been 2 of my favorite players.
Best of luck to Keith, I am so glad he hooked up with Mataya. Keith & Mataya have always been 2 of my favorite players.
JAM said:
JAM,
I was introduced to Bunny Rogoff ("Pots and Pans") at DCC a couple of years ago by Danny D.; who claimed that Pots and Pans did play very well. Used to carry one of those sandwich boards around town, then stop into the pool hall and hustle anyone available. Very funny (though usually inappropriate) guy who adds a lot to the DCC ambience.
Did you hear anything about the Danny DiLiberto group? It looks like Danny narrowly missed advancing (despite age and very poor vision).
Where's JAM!!! I need an update fix.
Actually I couldn't blame her if she needed the day off after Keith put her through the wringer yesterday having to go to the second tiebreaker to advance, lol.
Actually I couldn't blame her if she needed the day off after Keith put her through the wringer yesterday having to go to the second tiebreaker to advance, lol.
Kelly_Guy said:
Yes, but we had a prematch report yesterday since they were there a little after 8 for Keith's 10 AM match.
I know, I've been spoiled
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Mike Sigel 4 Linda Carter 2 (Go Queen!!!!!!!)
Quinten Hann beats Jimmy White 8-5
Earl 6 Sakai 4
Quinten Hann beats Jimmy White 8-5
Earl 6 Sakai 4
The scoring system if there is a tie was confusing to me. I wasn't sure if Keith was going to advance. The way it was explained to me by the "Men in Black, several guys dressed in all black suits with hankerchiefs that had an IPT logo on them, is that if there is a tie, then they go by the games won when they lost. Keith had 11 games total in the two games that he lost, 8 to 6 and 8 to 5. Warren had 10 games total in the two games that he lost, 8 to 4 and 8 to 6. If they had both tied at 10 or 11 games each, then it would go to the break-and-runs, who had the most. I'm still confused about the tie-breaker scoring system, but I'm pretty sure that's the way it is done.
Another rule is that each match is given 2 hours to transpire. After 1 hour, if the score collectively isn't 6 games total, i.e., 4 to 1 or 3 to 2 or 5 to 0, then the referee, who is keeping time on a clock, walks over to the players scoreboards and advances EACH player's score by one game. It happened to Mike Zimmerman and Warren Kiamco's match. After one hour had occurred, their collective score was not equal to 6. So the referee advanced each player's score by one game. This is to ensure that the matches don't take longer than 2 hours.
We're heading downstairs in a bit. We overslept today, and it sure does feel good not to have to get up at 6:00 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. match. Tomorrow, though, will be a different story. We'll again rise and shine at 6:00 a.m. and go to the tournament room by 8:00 a.m., when they allow the players to practice. There are four tables in the front room designated for practice, which the players very much appreciate. Most tournaments do not provide practice tables, and when they do, it is usually only one table. This is a welcome ammenity for the players hoping to get in stroke before their match times, and believe me, each of the four tables is in full swing. I saw quite a few players practicing, Efren, Alex Pagulayan, David Matlock, John Kachuro (sp), Austin Murphy, Helena Thornfeldt, Monica Webb, just to name a few. There are MANY players here who I do not know. They are from other countries, and I am unfamiliar with many of them. After all, it's the INTERNATIONAL Pool Tour.
Kevin Trudeau is on site 24/7, making the rounds, sweating a few matches, and many folks walk up to him and want to exchange a few words with him. He never cuts them off and always gives them his undivided attention. He came up to me several times during the day and asked how everything was and wanted to make sure we had everything that we needed. The Men in Black are also on site making sure the event runs smoothly, as well as the other IPT staff. Their efforts collectively is what makes the IPT events separate from the rest. It is a first-class affair, and each player is enjoying the limelight. Keith got interviewed by a cigar magazine last night, along with Allen Hopkins and several others. There are MANY prospective sponsors and other industry members here checking out the festivities.
I'll post up more later after we go downstairs. It sure is nice to have the day off and be able to enjoy the Venetian and everything it has to offer.
JAM
Another rule is that each match is given 2 hours to transpire. After 1 hour, if the score collectively isn't 6 games total, i.e., 4 to 1 or 3 to 2 or 5 to 0, then the referee, who is keeping time on a clock, walks over to the players scoreboards and advances EACH player's score by one game. It happened to Mike Zimmerman and Warren Kiamco's match. After one hour had occurred, their collective score was not equal to 6. So the referee advanced each player's score by one game. This is to ensure that the matches don't take longer than 2 hours.
We're heading downstairs in a bit. We overslept today, and it sure does feel good not to have to get up at 6:00 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. match. Tomorrow, though, will be a different story. We'll again rise and shine at 6:00 a.m. and go to the tournament room by 8:00 a.m., when they allow the players to practice. There are four tables in the front room designated for practice, which the players very much appreciate. Most tournaments do not provide practice tables, and when they do, it is usually only one table. This is a welcome ammenity for the players hoping to get in stroke before their match times, and believe me, each of the four tables is in full swing. I saw quite a few players practicing, Efren, Alex Pagulayan, David Matlock, John Kachuro (sp), Austin Murphy, Helena Thornfeldt, Monica Webb, just to name a few. There are MANY players here who I do not know. They are from other countries, and I am unfamiliar with many of them. After all, it's the INTERNATIONAL Pool Tour.
Kevin Trudeau is on site 24/7, making the rounds, sweating a few matches, and many folks walk up to him and want to exchange a few words with him. He never cuts them off and always gives them his undivided attention. He came up to me several times during the day and asked how everything was and wanted to make sure we had everything that we needed. The Men in Black are also on site making sure the event runs smoothly, as well as the other IPT staff. Their efforts collectively is what makes the IPT events separate from the rest. It is a first-class affair, and each player is enjoying the limelight. Keith got interviewed by a cigar magazine last night, along with Allen Hopkins and several others. There are MANY prospective sponsors and other industry members here checking out the festivities.
I'll post up more later after we go downstairs. It sure is nice to have the day off and be able to enjoy the Venetian and everything it has to offer.
JAM
Sigel 5 Carter 2
Earl wins over Sakai 8-4 and in a post match interview Earl is complaining that its too easy to make a ball off the break 
Linda misses the 8 against Sigel to go 3-5, then Mike misses the 8 and says 'what an a**hole' to himself (while Miked up on live TV) Linda then Makes the 8
Mike Sigel 5 Linda Carter 3
Mike Sigel 5 Linda Carter 3