Several of our WNBP people spent the weekend at Pearl River Mississippi. Paul set it up and his brother, Melvin, let us stay at his place. Thanks Paul and Melvin! It was Guy, Brian, Christopher, Paul and myself at Melvin's. Kurt and Marla had a room at the casino. Rex and Karen went to the Bama - Chattanooga game in Tuscaloosa on Saturday and joined us after that.
We arrived early Friday. The 2:00 Friday Tournament had about 60 players, including Guy, Brian, Kurt and Marla. They all did well but Guy WON IT! It was down to 3 players and Guy took out the Chip leader by winning 3 big hands in a row. The final two players were about equal after that so they decided to Chop the Pot. Guy won about $500.00! Way to go Guy! Brian made the final table, he had an awesome hand; Quad Ducks! He played it slow and took out a player who had trip Queens. I stayed at the Poker Bar and played video poker.
Saturday Morning Paul and Melvin prepared us a big Breakfast! It hit the spot! Thanks again Paul! Then it was time for some target practice! We brought lot of guns and ammo, Christopher had a 30-30 high power rifle, Guy brought a rifle and a 22 target pistol. Brian brought at least 3 handguns ...... 44, 45 9 mil. We all had a great time blasting targets. Melvin lives so far out in the country we could shoot all we wanted.
After that it was back to the casino! Christopher had a great day at the cash tables, he won over $400.00! He won his final hand with Quad Queens! Way to go boy! I think all the WNBP players made the final table in the Saturday Early Tournament but no one cashed. (Need to get more info - will update the blog later)
I played at the cash table for a couple of hours, 1 -3 limit, played slow, was up a little, in the end I had a straight flush draw after the flop, open on both ends, lot of outs, a guy kept pushing me but I was determined to see the river! Missed the straight flush, missed the flush and missed the straight. that was it for me. I went an listened to the band after that, I spent the rest of the night at the bar....... not much going on there, right guys? But I do want to go back! soon!
Sunday featured Guy and Paul in another tournament and they both Cashed! $100 each! Guy also won big on Video Poker!
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From Paul ! ........
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Ronnie hit the highlights. I can add a little of my own experiences.
Poker:
I entered the Saturday $85 tournament. I was able to survive for about 2 hours without getting cards. My best starting hand was pocket 10's. In hindsight, I probably should have bluffed more to pick up some blinds and hands before my stack got too small. I think there were 5 tables total.
I played the $40 turbo tournament on Sunday. I really like the turbo format with the low entry fee. Blinds go up every 10 minutes and the tournament ends in about 2 hours. We should consider doing more of these. It does bring luck in a little more and you have to play with lesser starting hands. I had better cards in this tournament was able make the final table, then the top 5 when the chip leader agreed to chop the pot. I was 2nd low stack so this was fine with me.
Shooting:
We had 6 handguns and 2 long guns. Brian brought 4 handguns. All very nice. Do no break into Brian's car or house. It will be the last thing you do. All of Brian's guns were new to me and they were high quality firearms. Most folks shot them all several times. Thanks again to Brian for bringing the guns and providing ammo. Based on the cost of ammo, he probably had to cash in part of his 401k for this event, because we used a lot of ammo. He is also an expert pistol marksman and gave us all shooting lessons. The fact that no one was shot was a success. Good safety rules were followed and there was no drinking during the range activities.
Comparison of Pearl River (Silverstar) to Sams Town.
I have been to both a few times now. Poker room at Sams Town is better (well managed and many more tables), but Silverstar is not bad. There are less tables and dealers, so you sometimes have to wait an hour or so to get on a cash game.
The lounge at Silverstar is much better than Sams Town. There are no other options for music and dancing in Neshoba County, MS, so the Pearl River locals pack out the bar and they always have good bands on weekends. There are lots of chances to dance and talk with new folks. The locals are generally friendly to outsiders. More than half the people you meet are from Alabama. There is wide range of ages represented. You can sit and listen to music or dance your legs off.
Pearl River also has a nice water park and 2 golf courses, which adds to the list of possible activities. Pearl River has no camping at the casino, but there is private camping//rv park within a couple of miles.
This was a good trip and we can do this again if there is interest.
more later, maybe. -RB
