Drama always follows staking

brad2002tj · 04-08-2009, 10:16 AM

I've seen many staking dramas play out over the years I've played poker, from disputes over terms/fpps/when the relationship was over etc. but never expected to be involved in one myself.

For mainly amusement and because I obviously have too much money on my hands, I started staking randoms in the pokerstars 250k guaranteed on Sundays. If you don't know, it's an $11 tournament that has a massive field usually in the 30k range, so 1st
place usually pays out well over $20k. It is affectionately known as the "Sunday lotto" because of the extreme amount of rungood needed to go deep. ...

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pokerpurity · 04-08-2009, 06:19 PM

Wow Brad. Just checked the thread. Can only imagine the deep *sigh* you must have let out, when she only shipped you 20%. I'm like you - deep down I believe in the integrity of others, so I sincerely hope you get your $$$ to help restore whatever is left of your faith in online poker players. GL.

admin · 04-13-2009, 11:19 AM

Interesting. My theory was that if someone can't afford $11, they are not worth staking, but this proved me wrong. Sounds like what you collected so far, but anything more should cover your $11 deal for some time. I guess with the huge winning potential here it makes sense.

- S

brad2002tj · 04-13-2009, 11:41 AM

She ended up paying it all, it worked out.

Podiman · 04-23-2009, 02:39 PM

good to hear!

04-08-2009, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
brad2002tj Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 36	Drama always follows staking I've seen many staking dramas play out over the years I've played poker, from disputes over terms/fpps/when the relationship was over etc. but never expected to be involved in one myself. For mainly amusement and because I obviously have too much money on my hands, I started staking randoms in the pokerstars 250k guaranteed on Sundays. If you don't know, it's an $11 tournament that has a massive field usually in the 30k range, so 1st place usually pays out well over $20k. It is affectionately known as the "Sunday lotto" because of the extreme amount of rungood needed to go deep. ... Read Full Post

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04-08-2009, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
pokerpurity Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 59	Wow Brad. Just checked the thread. Can only imagine the deep sigh you must have let out, when she only shipped you 20%. I'm like you - deep down I believe in the integrity of others, so I sincerely hope you get your $$$ to help restore whatever is left of your faith in online poker players. GL.

04-13-2009, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41	Interesting. My theory was that if someone can't afford $11, they are not worth staking, but this proved me wrong. Sounds like what you collected so far, but anything more should cover your $11 deal for some time. I guess with the huge winning potential here it makes sense. - S

04-13-2009, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
brad2002tj Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 36	She ended up paying it all, it worked out.

04-23-2009, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Podiman Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 19	good to hear!