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Player Profile: Dave Paukovitz

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November 19th, 2024 Newsletter Cold Deck Quote: "No-Limit Hold'em: Hours of boredom followed by moments of sheer terror."  - Tom McEvoy Get to know a club member..... Dave Paukovitz Dave cleaning up at his local home game. Nickname: Pauko Handle: TheNewHotPauko Member since May I met Dave a few months ago after he introduced himself to the Brad Owen Poker group on Facebook. I found it interesting and refreshing for a person to take the time to introduce himself to a large group. Included in his introduction was a link to a profile of sorts by Card Player Magazine discussing his recent win at SpadeClub (an online club group). Here is the link:  https...

What in the Word - Freezeout (and other tournament types)

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November 6th, 2024 Newsletter Cold Deck Quote: "Everybody will eventually run worse than they thought was possible.  The difference between a winner and a loser is that the latter thinks he doesn't deserve it."  - Irie Guy What in the word...... "Freezeout" Once you are out, you're out for good!  Just like a dip in this lake. I'll get to the nuts and bolts of it on this one.  We will explain the meanings of some tournament types including: Freezeout, Chill, Rebuy vs. ReEntry, PKO, and Bounty. A Freezeout is just as it sounds.  Once you are out, you are frozen from playing in the tournament again.  There are no rebuys or reentries into a freezeout tournament.  Examples are the WSOP Main E...