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The “visiting team” places one of their player pegs at home base, then rolls the dice. Dice rolls determine what happens–you could get a single, a walk, or a home run. Of course, an unlucky roll could lead to a double play! Each dice combination results in a good or bad play, with 21 different combinations.
- The term was coined in this poker sense by Tommy Angelo and is one of the most profitable situations in poker. BREAKEVEN PERCENTAGE Risk divided by risk plus reward, or in other words, the mathematical way of saying 'if X play works this often, I will break even, if it works less often or more often, the decision is -EV and +EV respectively'.
- We mentioned Lukas “RobinPoker” Robinson in last week’s Tribune as his poker bingo streams caught our attention. Now, Robinson–who is a member of Fintan Hand’s TEAM ATB–thrust himself back into the spotlight this week with both a victory in an $11 8-Max event for $875 and a fourth-place finish in the Big $11 for $1,043, at the same.
THIS WEEK:
- Fintan wins the $530 Bounty Builder HR for $29K
- Spraggy’s all-day bender
- James OP-Poker vs “poker@luffyD” grudge match
- Our favourite clips of the week
- Ones to watch
THE CAT THAT GOT THE CREAM
Following his Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) victory for $73K, Fintan “easywithaces” Hand hasn’t eased his foot off the gas even a little bit.
On Monday night (June 15) Hand bested the $530 Bounty Builder High Roller for $29K live on stream, showcasing a final table masterclass in running pure and playing great as he took down just about every available bounty.
While our eyes were glued to the drama on Twitch, there was some drama off-camera, too.
During the stream, Hand’s cat Raphy had “relieved itself” all over the bed while his partner Hannah was trying to sleep.
“H, I’m sorry the cat peed on the bed, but we just won loads of cash!” an excited Hand said after his victory. “Does that make you feel better?”
“Not at all,” replied a sleepy Hannah.
First $530bb win of the year?
Go on then.
Raphy ruined the moment though the little shit. pic.twitter.com/sWJWG6JbnV
— Fintan Hand (@EasyWithAces) June 17, 2020
SPRAGGY’S ALL-DAY BENDER
Fintan isn’t the only PokerStars Ambassador to have been putting in the work of late.
Benjamin “Spraggy” Spragg has been steady on the Twitch grind, and even put in an all-day session on Thursday (June 11) that saw him start very early in the morning and play until the early morning hours.
During that time Spraggy final-table bubbled the $215 Thursday Thrill after a few funny encounters with streamer Patrick “Egption” Tardif.
While that tournament didn’t work out, Spraggy would provide some highlights elsewhere, particularly this fantastic call in the $55 Daily Marathon.Spraggy ended his long session with a third-place finish in the Bounty Builder $44.3rd for $2,800 ish. GG
— Spraggy (@spraggy) June 11, 2020
LIVE-STREAMED GRUDGE MATCH
What happened for James “OP-Poker James” Mackenzie and online MTT grinder “poker@luffyD” to dislike each other enough to set up a grudge match?
To be honest, we don’t know. But we do know that the match was a lot of fun to watch.
The two decided to play 500 hands of $2/$5 on private heads-up PokerStars cash tables, and whoever ended the session in profit would win an extra $500 side-bet.
After an entertaining battle, Mackenzie came out on top. You can watch the whole stream below.
BEST CLIPS OF THE WEEK
Great result for Arlie: “A stinky one to win.”
BINKED the @PokerStars $215 PKO Turbo today for $4924!! Moving up in stakes has been going great lately?HUGE shout out to @Protentialmn and @LearnProPokerpic.twitter.com/NhKBd84jdH
— Arlie Shaban (@ArlieShaban) June 16, 2020
Tissue game on-point.
Tissue game on point vs @LexVeldhuispic.twitter.com/IATwL4svIC
— Felix Schneiders (@xflixx) June 16, 2020
Today, that all changed.
People have been asking a lot about how myself and @MarleCordeiro have been dealing with lockdown together. Truth be told it's been magic, effortless and full of laughs. Today, that all changed. pic.twitter.com/IV1sGRwrSR
— Spraggy (@spraggy) June 12, 2020
The power of positivity.
[x]sound on – I've recently been quite negative on stream lately because of a pretty gross downswing, so naturally I've built in a quick fix segue to ease tensions while 'doing it live'. Sorry if the negative emotions of late have hurt your nervous system, thank you xoxo pic.twitter.com/U6y15Wvtve
— majincast (@majincast) June 15, 2020
“Triple up with aces incoming.”
“King of clubs and king of hearts.”Interesting start to the $162 Bounty Builder @PokerStarspic.twitter.com/S2auIWlWYW
— Arlie Shaban (@ArlieShaban) June 12, 2020
“Nick from OP-Poker, where are you?”
ANOTHER ONE! Calling out @OP_Poker_Nick Kappa – Win #15 from $5 starts! #GrandTour@PokerStars I'm the champ, looking for competition! pic.twitter.com/psFATQGbQP
— croaks (@croakspkr) June 16, 2020
A mini-heart attack.
Tbf most of our raiders came from @LexVeldhuis who raided just at the end of James' stream, however we will take all the credit for the consequential Grand Tour win ?
Congrats again! ? https://t.co/C3kJUpzFEb
— OP-Poker (@OfficialOPPoker) June 16, 2020
ONES TO WATCH
CHARLIE “EPIPHANY77” CARREL – www.twitch.tv/epiphany77
If you don’t know who Charlie “Epiphany77” Carrel is by now, you haven’t been paying attention.
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Over the past five years, the British phenom has risen to the highest stakes and has enjoyed several seven-figure scores both live and online throughout his career, including a win in the SCOOP Main Event for $1.2M.
When we spoke to Carrel last year he told us about taking time away from poker to set up a charity. He’s also been streaming a lot on Twitch though and is attempting a bankroll challenge at the micro stakes.
If you tune in to his streams you’re guaranteed to learn a few things.
LUKAS “ROBINPOKER” ROBINSON – www.twitch.tv/RobinPoker
We mentioned Lukas “RobinPoker” Robinson in last week’s Tribune as his poker bingo streams caught our attention.
Now, Robinson–who is a member of Fintan Hand’s TEAM ATB–thrust himself back into the spotlight this week with both a victory in an $11 8-Max event for $875 and a fourth-place finish in the Big $11 for $1,043, at the same time.
WHAT A STREAM…1st in an $11 for $875, 4th in the Big $11 for $1k & a 1800 raid from @EasyWithAces after his big win + one from @robinchipsttv. Best stream yet – still in shock pic.twitter.com/qTP84PTSCS
— Lukas Robinson (@Robin_Poker) June 17, 2020
It was a fantastic stream, and here’s hoping for many more just like it.
Make sure you follow RobinPoker on Twitch so you don’t miss them.
…and they’re made right here in St. Louis!
I got an insider tour of Across the Board, a family-owned board game company that handcrafts classic games with–dare I say it–heirloom materials. The only cardboard you’ll find in this shop are the games boxes! Everything Across the Board makes are carved into maple or walnut veneer boards so they will outlast your kids…and your grandkids.
We received a complimentary set of Across the Board’s Baseball game to review on the blog. All opinions are our own.
Fun fact: every game board is cut from big wood panels using a computerized router…then finished by hand! Across the Board isn’t a factory–it’s a workshop full of craftspeople.
Family Games for All Ages
Across the Board’s sports games are fun tabletop versions of your favorite sports: baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball and even horse racing! Most are pretty easy to play and require more luck than skill–which evens the odds when little kids and grown-ups play together.
And because these games are based on classic sports and not cartoon characters, parents and grandparents can actually enjoy playing them with their younger kids. (Seriously, how many times can you play Candyland?)
Classic Baseball Table Top Game
Their version of baseball is our favorite. It’s simple to understand, relies on lucky dice rolls to win and teaches kids basic baseball plays while you’re at it. Everyone from t-ball players to Cardinal’s season ticket holders will enjoy a round of baseball–the board game!
Baseball Game Board
Across the Board’s Baseball game is carved into a baseball diamond shape, with a scoreboard and dugout for your metal peg players. The scoring system is displayed on little “jumbotrons” in the outfield.
Game Play
Each player gets four pegs to represent their team. Just like regular baseball, you’ll have a home team and visitors.
Use the included dry erase marker to write your team’s name on the scoreboard. Write down your name…or get creative!
The “visiting team” places one of their player pegs at home base, then rolls the dice. Dice rolls determine what happens–you could get a single, a walk, or a home run. Of course, an unlucky roll could lead to a double play!
Each dice combination results in a good or bad play, with 21 different combinations. Walks and Outs happen more often, and you’ll need Snake Eyes to score a homerun.
You need to know some baseball basics to figure out a few of the plays, but this is a great teaching opportunity for parents to share their love of baseball with a younger generation.
Each player’s turn represents a half inning–your turn is over when you get three outs.
The Baseball game comes in a plain version (seen above) or a Stan Musial Baseball Game and Patriotic baseball versions.
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Penny Hockey, Basketball and Soccer Table Games
These three games all have similar play–you try to flick your “ball” into the goal. The major difference is the type of playing field represented.
Like the baseball game, these boards are made of wood–unlike baseball, they are covered in a durable vinyl decal for decoration. Use a penny for your ball and chrome pegs to keep score.
Unlike fussball or air hockey, the board takes care of the defense for you–your team’s players are represented by nubs on the board that protect the goal.
Penny sports games are great for younger kids to play because of the simple rules.
Horseracing Game
Across the Board’s Horseracing Game is their crown jewel…Triple Crown, that is! This is the game that launched their business from hobby to full time.
The Horseracing Game uses little horses for markers, dice, poker chips and playing cards. It’s more complex than the other games and great for tweens to adults.
Classic Strategy Games
Across the Board also makes classic games like Aggravation, Chinese Checkers, Mancala, Solitaire and more.
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Where to Buy Across the Board Games
There are several ways to buy games from Across the Board!
Local: If you love hands-on shopping, and you live in the St. Louis area, you can find Across the Board games at the Missouri History Museum and the Cardinals stadium gift shop.
Your best selection will be right at their workshop in Crestwood! The front office is also a cozy game room with every game they sell on display. Just give them a call at 314-961-WOOD for their hours. They’re located at 9300 Watson Industrial Park, Crestwood, MO 63126.
Online: Visit their website at Acrosstheboardgame.com and buy any game directly! Local shoppers can also save on shipping by picking up from the Crestwood workshop.
Amazon: Across the Board sells their most popular games on Amazon! You can drop the Baseball game or two versions of table top horse racing right into your Amazon cart.