Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bovada Offering Wild Props for Super Bowl XLVI

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Bovada is offering its customers a chance to bet on some off-the-wall propositions at Super Bowl XLVI. This can be an excellent way to enjoy the game when you have no rooting interest.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights:

  • How long will it take Kelly Clarkson to sing the National Anthem?
  • What will Kelly Clarkson wear to sing the National Anthem?
  • Will Kelly Clarkson forget or omit at least 1 word of the official US National Anthem?
  • Will Kelly Clarkson’s bare belly be showing when she sings the National Anthem?
  • What color will Madonna’s hair be when she begins the Super Bowl Halftime show?
  • Will Madonna wear a hat at any point during the Super Bowl Halftime show?
  • How many times will Giselle Bundchen be shown on TV during the game?
  • How many times will Jim Irsay be mentioned on TV during the game?
  • How many times will David Tyree’s 2008 Super Bowl catch be shown on TV during the game?
  • How many times will Andrew Luck be mentioned on TV during the game?
  • If Tom Brady’s son is shown on TV during the game will he be wearing a Tom Brady Jersey?
  • Who will Barack Obama pick to win the game?
  • What Color will the Gatorade (or liquid) be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?
  • Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the Game thank first?

Super Bowl XLVI will air on NBC at 6:30 p.m. EST on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Credit: cardplayer.com

The Beat: Why the Patriots Will Win

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I was at a loss for words when I began thinking about how to tie in poker with the Super Bowl. I extend my apologies ahead of time to all The Beat fans out there. If all three of you will grin and bear it, I will do my best and get some poker in here by the end of this article.

Why would anyone in their right mind think that the Patriots are going to once again choke and blow the game? They quite possibly have the most versatile offense in the history of football and a coach who hates everyone and tolerates only excellence. They have receivers that can catch everything and tight ends that put up Jerry Rice like numbers to lineup at running back and break 20 yard plus runs. It is ridiculous, almost laughable, what they can do to opposing defenses. Not to mention they have the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL in Tom Brady. Just look at Brady’s numbers this year, I’m not going to list them because this is supposed to be a poker article and you can look them up for yourself since seeing is believing and a little Internet exploration never hurt anyone. If you take the time to research Brady, you will find that his numbers are astonishing and all the hype is well deserved.

Are You Ready to Rumble?

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Average Guy Poker’s very own Ron Baldwin (World According to Ron and Listography) was recently interviewed by the Chattanooga Times Free Press about his annual Super Bowl gathering known as, “Rons Rumble.” He told with great detail the history of this event along with it’s tremendous future.

First, Rons Rumble according to Urban Dictionary:

Rons Rumble: A well known Super Bowl party had each year in the northwest GA./southeast TN. area. Known and separated from other regular Super Bowl gatherings. Considered immature by some because of activities such as trophies, awards, etc. Even though the primary attenders are middle aged individuals. “I wonder what kind of silliness will occur at this years Rons Rumble?”

Ron Baldwin, 43, of Trenton, Ga., doesn’t celebrate Christmas or New Year’s. Instead, Baldwin saves up all of his festive energy for Super Bowl Sunday.

“Football season is what keeps me going,” Baldwin says.

Every year since 1986 when “Da Bears” of Chicago beat the New England Patriots to take home the NFL’s Lombardi Trophy, Baldwin and his old high-school buddy, Chris Greene, have been the hosts for a roving Super Bowl Sunday house party known as Rons Rumble.

Outside Interference: Royal Rumble Predictions

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World Wrestling Entertainment presents Royal Rumble live on Pay-Per-View Sunday January, 29 from  the Sottrade center in St. Louis, MO. Let’s take a look at the matches and possible outcomes.

World Heavyweight Championship Steel Cage Match: Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Mark Henry vs. Big Show: Bryan’s transition into heel has been his best work and improved on a stale personality. In his best move as the cowardly heel that will stop at nothing to retain his title, Bryan will simply step out through the cage door after Big Show suplexes Henry from the top rope.

Winner: Daniel Bryan retains.

John Cena vs. Kane: The re-birth of the masked Kane and his mission to make Cena “embrace the hate” will take full shape at the Royal Rumble. An enraged Cena will destroy Kane with chairs, steel steps and the like as he begins to transition into heel before Wrestlemania. Kane will be left lying in the center of the ring while Cena stands over him with an emotionless face. All happening as he is saturated with boos from the crowd.

Chinese Military Training

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Hesitation in this training video could leave you without a hand, arm or life! The Chinese military’s version of boot camp seems a bit crazy if playing hot potato with a hand grenade is part of the curriculum.

http://youtu.be/57FG5vBLKvc

The Chip Nazi Prevails Again; His 2nd Win in 3 Weeks

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Week three is in the books and it has been a good start to the season for the greatest home game on the planet. The game featured 7 players as Dan and Ricky were absent and no scabs were present. Troy “KOP” Steffy eliminated 6 of 7 en route to an impressive win last week. Would it be the same this week? This is how it all went down Tuesday night.

1/24/12 Hand of the Night

The first to taste the rail this night was Buzz Finger. After suffering a penalty in week 1, Buzz was at -4 points for the year. He had a dismal performance in week 2, finishing in 8th place and this week was worse. Buzz went first out and lost nearly every hand he played. He happened to play almost every hand that was dealt up to that point. He played rather recklessly and took a string of defeats that would make the 2011 Indianapolis Colts cringe. His demise came when his K-10 was out done by Alan’s K-Q. Buzz not only was first out, but he set a new record for quickest railed at 22 minutes! The previous record was Bryan in 2011 at 45 minutes. Yikes! Buzz did get a point for his efforts but remains in the negative for the season. It should be noted that Buzz is behind Dan and he hasn’t even played a game this season! Double yikes!

Super Bowl Super Suite, Only $750,000!

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The Super Bowl. The most epic day in America. The hardest ticket to get into your hot little hands. The perfect opportunity for capitalism and price-gouging to thrive. Want to go? Better have deep pockets.

Face value tickets for the Big Game will set you back $700-$1,200. And fans turning to third-party brokers better brace themselves. The average ticket on the secondary market is going for $3,984.73, according to the New York Post.
But what about options for the so-called 1 percent? How can they turn going to the Super Bowl into a wallet-busting blowout? What’s the most ridiculous way to get into the game?

A Whale of the Tail

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Today in inspired feats of profound boredom: eBay user The_Heppcat claims he typed the entirety of Moby Dick on four rolls of single-ply toilet paper to win a bet.

After ten years of sitting in a box in The_Heppcat’s possession, the rolls are now up for auction. Bidding starts at $399.95. As of press time there were no bids.

To prove the authenticity of his Dick rolls, The_Heppcat’s eBay listing includes several videos of the rolls slowly unraveling, set to a hypnotic audio recording of the classic Herman Melville novel.

Source: Digg & eBay via Vol1Brooklyn.com

The Beat: Origins of Poker; Razz

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Stud poker has been a popular form of poker since the early 1900′s. Some forms include 5 card stud, 7 card stud, Caribbean Stud, Pineapple and several hi-lo versions. There is another form of stud that is very popular today in many card rooms around the world and online. In this edition of the “Beat,” the game of Razz is profiled.

It is uncertain on the exact origin of Razz. No one knows for certain who invented the game or where it was first played. Although most followers of the game believe it was developed close after the development of 7-card stud around 1900. One theory as to how the game came about was perhaps a player was having some bad luck and run of cards in 7-card stud. He decided to change the rules and hopefully his luck in the process. It was named Razz from the constant razzing he received from his poker buddies after creating such a wild game. Nonetheless, the game caught on and has been rising in popularity ever since. It remains the most popular form of lowball poker.

Urinal Video Games!

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Finally a reason for guys to aim somewhere other than the sides or floor! More impressive would be a woman that was good at the games! Remember to wash your hands after handling the game controller.