Head to Head Tournament

[Michael Woods]

I'm please to announce another tournament I have the honor of hosting. The Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational. We are going to run a kind of test or beta version with 16 players starting this wednesday night to be sure everything runs smoothly. First 16 players who sign up are in. To be entered email me at michaelwoods@hollywoodpoker.com. Please read the rules and procedures and be sure you can adhere to them before you sign up. Your account must be real money enabled to collect the prize, so please be sure your account is before entering. We hope to make this a regular tournament with a larger playing field. So let's get the show on the road!

RULES AND PROCEDURES:

1) 16 players. All players must have $500 in play money. Players may only enter their respective rounds with $500 in play money. Should a player not have the $500 to enter their round, they forfeit.

2) Players will be seeded by a random drawing, then play 1 vs 16, 2 vs 15, etc. in a bracket style.

3) Rounds will be at 10:00 pm EST on Mondays and Wednesdays. Round 1 on Monday, round 2 on Wednesday, Round 3 back on Monday, etc.

4) The game will be played at a private play money table (2 seats only). The top seated player has "home court advantage" and will set up a private table with both players taking in $500 play money (See Instructions Below). It is the responsibility of the player with "home court advantage" to make the table. Should table not be set up by no later than 10:15 pm on the night of a match, the "home court advantage" player forfeits the match. When one player has been eliminated the other is the winner and will move on to the next round. Should one player not play, that player then forfeits and the winner moves on. Players will have until no later than 10:15 pm to get to their table. If a player isn't seated at their table by then, they forfeit the match. In the case of neither player playing, then the player who would have played the winner moves on without having to play. Example being, A is playing B to see who then plays C. If neither A or B play, then C moves on without playing anyone.

5) It is the responsibility of the winner to email Michael Woods the results at michaelwoods@Hollywoodpoker.com. The player will also be asked to include the date, time and one hand history number from the match.

6) Winner to receive $25, second place $15.


INSTRUCTIONS

*
1. Check account to make sure there is $500 play money chips available
a. If not, request a refill of chips
2. From Game Lobby – Click on “Private Tables” from top menu
a. Click on “Create Private Table”
3. Select Table Type: Texas Hold’em
4. Select Table Type: Play Money
5. Max No. of players: 2
6. Limit: $5-$5 NL
7. Select: “Private”
8. Speed: Normal
9. Description: Enter “Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational 1” (Number will be emailed to player with "home court advantage"
10. Click on “Create”
11. Click on any empty seat and sit
12. Enter seat with “$500” play money chips, click “OK”
13. When opponent shows up and request to access, grant access by accepting in “Owner setting Window”
14. Play out tournament
15. Report results to Michael Woods via email
16. Go to “Green Room” to view current results of the tournament

To Find Private Table:

1) From the Table Game lobby-Click on "Private Tables" from top menu.

2) Scroll down to the Private Table "Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational"

3) Find the table corresponding to your number (Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational 1, Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational 2, etc.)

4) Click "go To Table"



That's the rules, if you enter please include your email address. When this first test tourney is full I'll post it, so please check before you enter to be sure it's not full. Also please be aware your account must be real money enabled to win the prize money. That's about it, so let's have some fun and good luck!


Michael Woods

[honey_comb1]

This sounds wonderful Michael. Good luck, it sounds well thought out and exciting. Hope to be one of the test tubes for it hahaha. My emails off to you now.

(psst, did you type all that or get a secretary? LOL ) ;)

[PrairieRosie]

I'm confused.................. :what:

[senatorwu1]

If I end up in this I'll be reviewing this post a lot. All these rules make poker seem so easy!

[honey_comb1]

Its like follow the leader WU lol

[senatorwu1]

I was never good at that. LOL
Hope Woodsland treats you well tonight.

[jozepy24]

I'm please to announce another tournament I have the honor of hosting. The Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational. We are going to run a kind of test or beta version with 16 players starting this wednesday night to be sure everything runs smoothly. First 16 players who sign up are in. To be entered email me at michaelwoods@hollywoodpoker.com. Please read the rules and procedures and be sure you can adhere to them before you sign up. Your account must be real money enabled to collect the prize, so please be sure your account is before entering. We hope to make this a regular tournament with a larger playing field. So let's get the show on the road!

RULES AND PROCEDURES:

1) 16 players. All players must have $500 in play money. Players may only enter their respective rounds with $500 in play money. Should a player not have the $500 to enter their round, they forfeit.

2) Players will be seeded by a random drawing, then play 1 vs 16, 2 vs 15, etc. in a bracket style.

3) Rounds will be at 10:00 pm EST on Mondays and Wednesdays. Round 1 on Monday, round 2 on Wednesday, Round 3 back on Monday, etc.

4) The game will be played at a private play money table (2 seats only). The top seated player has "home court advantage" and will set up a private table with both players taking in $500 play money (See Instructions Below). It is the responsibility of the player with "home court advantage" to make the table. Should table not be set up by no later than 10:15 pm on the night of a match, the "home court advantage" player forfeits the match. When one player has been eliminated the other is the winner and will move on to the next round. Should one player not play, that player then forfeits and the winner moves on. Players will have until no later than 10:15 pm to get to their table. If a player isn't seated at their table by then, they forfeit the match. In the case of neither player playing, then the player who would have played the winner moves on without having to play. Example being, A is playing B to see who then plays C. If neither A or B play, then C moves on without playing anyone.

5) It is the responsibility of the winner to email Michael Woods the results at michaelwoods@Hollywoodpoker.com. The player will also be asked to include the date, time and one hand history number from the match.

6) Winner to receive $25, second place $15.


INSTRUCTIONS

*
1. Check account to make sure there is $500 play money chips available
a. If not, request a refill of chips
2. From Game Lobby – Click on “Private Tables” from top menu
a. Click on “Create Private Table”
3. Select Table Type: Texas Hold’em
4. Select Table Type: Play Money
5. Max No. of players: 2
6. Limit: $5-$5 NL
7. Select: “Private”
8. Speed: Normal
9. Description: Enter “Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational 1” (Number will be emailed to player with "home court advantage"
10. Click on “Create”
11. Click on any empty seat and sit
12. Enter seat with “$500” play money chips, click “OK”
13. When opponent shows up and request to access, grant access by accepting in “Owner setting Window”
14. Play out tournament
15. Report results to Michael Woods via email
16. Go to “Green Room” to view current results of the tournament

To Find Private Table:

1) From the Table Game lobby-Click on "Private Tables" from top menu.

2) Scroll down to the Private Table "Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational"

3) Find the table corresponding to your number (Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational 1, Michael Woods Heads Up Invitational 2, etc.)

4) Click "go To Table"



That's the rules, if you enter please include your email address. When this first test tourney is full I'll post it, so please check before you enter to be sure it's not full. Also please be aware your account must be real money enabled to win the prize money. That's about it, so let's have some fun and good luck!


Michael Woods

Hi Mike great Idea . If you have the celebs do the same type of trny maybe the winner of each of the trnys could play each other . That would be great to play head to head with the winning celeb.But theres alot of stiff competition out there, I dont know if my chances are that good (NOT) but it would make for wonderful spectator event .:dance:
Keep up the GREAT work its good to see that y`all are keeping it fresh here at HP:waytogo: See ya at the tables :cool:

[Julie]

This sounds like so much fun!

Good luck to all of those who are in the "test" tournament. I hope all goes well so that this can be a regular event. :happy:

:waytogo: :waytogo:

[honey_comb1]

I was never good at that. LOL
Hope Woodsland treats you well tonight.

The Woodsland company was wonderful as usual... but the cards were brutal.

up down up down... left at down :what:

I'm gonna have to speak to these dealers!!!!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/honey_comb1/entica-008.gif

[Michael Woods]

There are still a few spots open, and I realize it was posted close to the opening round. So if we are not filled by tonight, we will move the opening round to Monday to give everyone time to be prepared. Spread the word!

Michael Woods

[honey_comb1]

No need for that, I've got it covered :dance:

more on their way tonight I am passing the word on ASAP signup ;)

[Julie]

So has everyone signed up???

[honey_comb1]

I'm there Sistaaa!!Can't wait sounds like fun.. like a good ole fashion square dance!

Swing your partner round and round
Place your bet, your winning bound
Look your partner right in the eye
Make him weep and watch him cry

On to the next, now dosado
Win him too, then on you go
Even though it's all for play
Ya gotta win for you to stay!

Promenade.....:cool: and a way we go :waytogo:

Allemande left, or Allemande right
it don't matter cause we all play tight.

Dosedo your partner! :dance: hahaha

[KietoFrito]

When does it start?

[senatorwu1]

What the square dance?

[Judge_Roy]

Well Did It Happen. I Sent Michael Email Requesting To Play But Forgot To Give Him My Screen Name. I Am Such A Dumb Butt Sometimes. Did It Start Last Night Or Will It Be Monday.

[Julie]

I'm sorry Judge, but I don't have the answer to your question yet. Michael is personally organizing this tournament so I've had to defer the question to him.

I'll be sure to update this thread as soon as I know any more information.

I'd suggest that you send him your screen name if you are still interested in participating.

Cheers,

Julie :)

[Michael Woods]

We should be starting this Monday night. Ill post the seedings shortly. So keep watching! We needed one more as of last night.

Michael Woods

[carmelcarole]

Can't wait - Hope I made it :happy:

[Michael Woods]

Ok, here are the seedings for the Head to Head "beta" Tournament. The top seed in each pair is responsible for making the table at 10:00 pm EDT on Monday May 2nd. Good luck to all!

1) Pokerlips
vs. MW H2H Table 1
16) Premiumcigs


2) jwhitsig
vs. MW H2H Table 2
15) Judge_Roy


3) _Rizla
vs. MW H2H Table 3
14) jsharper


4) Patchespal
vs. MW H2H Table 4
13) CarmelCarol


5) tadaco
vs. MW H2H Table 5
12) dashkaj14


6) kbzip
vs. MW H2H Table 6
11) Honey_Comb1


7) bigbetter 22x
vs. MW H2H Table 7
10) KietoFrito


8) senatorwu1
vs. MW H2H Table 8
9) Jozepy24



As stated the top seed in each pair is resposible for making the table. Please use the name next to your seeding as your table name, e.g. MW H2H Table _. Remember winner must keep me informed by email at michaelwoods@Hollywoodpoker.com. Good luck and let's have fun!

[Michael Woods]

Sorry, it posted differently from how I made it. The table name was supposed to be next to it not in the middle. But I'm sure you can figure it out. Any questions, just ask!

Michael Woods

[carmelcarole]

Thanks for this opportunity Mike - should be interesting and fun :dance:

[senatorwu1]

Another example of what a pain in the @ss it is to not be able to type in the lobby. I will have to go somewhere and use another computer to set up my table!

Don't worry though Jozepy It'll be ready for you and so will I!! :cool:

[senatorwu1]

The lowest limit I can find is 10-10 NL Play. If someone knows anything about getting the 5-5 NL could you let me know otherwise it's 10-10 NL at my table 8. :what:

[Michael Woods]

Sorry typo in the instructions, you want a $5 - $10 table. And it appears you cant name the tables MW H2H Table etc. So please those who are not making the table look for your opponents name as that is how it will appear. Those making the table, just make it with your name. This is why we are running a test first.

Michael Woods

[honey_comb1]

Gotcha M, Im excited and ready. :dance: :jump: :dancinman :greenboun

[senatorwu1]

So $10 - $10 NL? or $5 - $10 Limit?

Sorry just a little slow today I guess!

[honey_comb1]

a $5-$10 NL table WU. we will be in the lobby to help if you need it ;)

[honey_comb1]

BUMP to NEW POST :happy:


scroll to bottom for rules

[senatorwu1]

My email seems to be down but I'll send results as soon as it's back! :waytogo:

[honey_comb1]

Bumpity Bump :dance:

[Julie]

Well Honey, if you are going to keep bumping this thread, you have to tell us all how you did!

:devil: :silly: :devil:

[honey_comb1]

LOL, I knew someone was gonna ask me why I kept bumping this thread last night. Just thought it would be Michael Woods..hahaha. I should have known first thing this morning Super Duper Julie would be on the one. :dance: Some people wanted to refresh the rules prior to playing.

It was a great success, they worked out a few minor adjustments, which is why we are doing a test run anyway. They went by quickly thanks to MW and HP Manager/Honcho (methinks!, even if he didn't say howdy to Honey :cry: )

Head to Head is harder than I thought. I know I had a tough opponent in KDzip who I now call Mr.Raiseit!... He sure made me sweat, grin, giggle and pout. But in the end if you can picture after the pot going from me to him, from him to me a couple times.......... Honey wins and moves on to the next level on Wednesday. YEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!

Thank you for the voice in my head constantly saying, "You can do this Honey, patience, play tough!" See MW, I was listening to you all those times. ;) hahaha.

Hollywood Poker is sure producing some excellent on-line poker players.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be working to be one of them. One day, I will get to stand beside some of these awesome players.

WTG everyone for a great Head to Head game :waytogo: :cool:

[carmelcarole]

Well i must say, even though I lost :sad: it was a whole lotta fun, and stress and excitement :dance: :dance: My opponent Patchespal was absoulutely great to play :waytogo: Good luck Patches on Wednesday, I will be watching to cheer you on. Looking forward to this beta tournament turning into a real event for the HP players. Great idea MW and thanks again ;)

[Michael Woods]

First, thanks to all the players who played in last nights opening round. We had some hard fought battles. After a few opening night jitters, things worked out fine. Congrats to all those moving on to the second round. Round 2 is Wednesday May 4 at 10:00 pm EDT. Here are the Round 2 matchups:

Table 1:

pokerlips vs. jsharper

Table 2:

jwhitsig vs. dashkaj14

Table 3:

Patchespal vs. Honey_Comb1

Table 4:

bigbetter22x vs. senatorwu1


The first person named at each table above has the "home court" advantage and makes the table. As stated, Round 2 is tomorrow night, May 4 at 10pm EDT. Good luck to all, and see you at the tables!


Michael Woods

[senatorwu1]

Honey it isn't about how long you play you can just win you know! :roflmao:

Had a great time playing, hope to again soon, good luck final four!

[Michael Woods]

Again tonight some very tight games. Even when a player was down, they hung in and battled it out. Great job to all who played Round 2. Here are the seedings for Round 3:

Table 1:

bigbetter22x vs. jsharper

Table 2:

Honey_Comb1 vs. dashkaj14


First player named at each table makes the table. Round 3 is Monday May 9 at 10:00pm EDT. Good luck, winner of these two games play each other for the right to be the first Head to Head champion of HP. And of course, the prize money. See you on Monday!


Michael Woods

[honey_comb1]

Bumpity Bump :jump: :greenboun :music: :cheers: :greenboun :jump: :jump: :diamond: :spade: :heart: :club:

[Michael Woods]

Ladies and Gentleman...In this corner...bigbetter22x....and in this corner...Honey_Comb1. Wednesday May 11 at 10:00pm EDT these two fight it out for the Hollywood Poker Head to Head Championship. Should be a great game! A big thank you to all who participated in our "test" run. See you ringside!

Michael Woods

[Julie]

Great job bigbetter22x and Honey_Comb1!!!

Good luck to you both.

:waytogo:

[honey_comb1]

Thank you Julie,


Gosh! I think Honey has the poker jitters hahahaha :devil: :rolleyes: :roflmao:

[Michael Woods]

First, congrats to bigbetter22x as HP's first Head to Head Champ. But also a big congrats to Honey_Comb1 for her second place finish. This was what a championship should be, a neck and neck race. Thank you to all who played in our test tourney. Hopefully, we'll be doing again really soon!

Michael Woods

[Tom Linton]

I was just wondering if there's any chance of you guys doing this again

[PokerGTA.com]

Any word on when the next one is?

[Julie]

The Head to Head tournament was a promotion that we may offer again in the future. We don't have any immediate plans to run another Head to Head tournament, however I will pass on your interest to our tournament managers.

Cheers,

Julie