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Message: [QUOTE="SPANKYSN, post: 4647123, member: 25718"] I had played various forms of poker in university back in the early 70s....it was more fun than going to class, but Texas Holdem did not exist at the time. My first time playing for money live at a casino was about 11 years ago. I chose a single table tournament instead of a cash game because the buy-in was fixed, which limited my loss potential. I was nervous, even though I was in my 50s because I did not want to tell my wife and son that I was the first player out. I played very tight, was in last place when 2 players went out on the same hand. Next hand I got pocket 7s. I swallowed hard and pushed all-in. There were 2 takers with Ace and face...my 7s held up and I went from last to 2nd place. I ended up winning that mini tournament, which amazed me for my first time playing at a casino...that was also the LAST time I won ! [/QUOTE]