FCPHA: Big Table in the Back

[dms26 3]

Tom "ChuckySty" Rau had all his chips in the middle on a board of 448 and a player contemplating a call. But after telling Rau he had a few too many chips out there to make the call an easy one he tossed his cards in and ChuckSty raked the pot

Go Chuck

[Painter567 0]

overpair

This was my thinking also.

[jeff_536 3]

48 sooooooted.

why would he overbet with a monster?

[crazyIvan 0]

This was my thinking also.

which would be the obvious hand to push there with.

[crazyIvan 0]

why would he overbet with a monster?

Okay, I went back and edited my posts to put the SW explicitely in them. Better?

[dms26 3]

what's all this poker talk about?

[Smacciemac 3]

Tom "ChuckySty" Rau had all his chips in the middle on a board of 448 and a player contemplating a call. But after telling Rau he had a few too many chips out there to make the call an easy one he tossed his cards in and ChuckSty raked the pot

Man I hope he takes it down!

[jhnyblz 0]

Just won a $57 skipament. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Congrats. Congrats to TJ as well. Go Tommy Go! Let's Go Buckeyes!!!! that should get some panties in a bunch

[jhnyblz 0]

what's all this poker talk about?

WTF is poker?

[dms26 3]

Let's Go Buckeyes!!!! that should be some panties in a bunch

QFMFT!

[tall0n 1]

Let's Go Buckeyes!!!! that should get some panties in a bunch

hmmmmm. Flogging? nah. Cat 'O' Nine tails? nah. KeelHauling! That's the ticket! Lay before the mast Dog!

[mulhs82 2]

Does anyone know if Tom won his way into this tourney, or paid his way.I'm leaning towards and hoping he won his way.

[fryer98 30]

[Painter567 0]

Does anyone know if Tom won his way into this tourney, or paid his way.I'm leaning towards and hoping he won his way.

He qualified on Stars.How Pocket5ers got into PCA

[booyaga 0]

He qualified on Stars.How Pocket5ers got into PCA

he actually won 2 seats

[dna4ever 2]

as far as i can tell Tommy still in it, 90 left.Card player has the top 41 listed and I dont see Tommy in that list.

[Painter567 0]

Our end of the year press release going out today.......Jan. 8, 2007 WINGSTOP REPORTS 14TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF COMP STORE SALES INCREASES 2006 YEAR ENDS UP 13.6 PERCENT DALLAS – Wingstop announced today 2006 year-end sales and growth figures. The chicken-wing-only chain’s comp store sales increased 13.6 percent in 2006 with 14 consecutive quarters of comp store increases. Wingstop’s system-wide sales increased 29.7 percent from $118.5 million in 2005 to $153.7 million in 2006. The company’s new store openings grew by 18 percent from 271 units that were opened by year end 2005 to 321 units opened by year end 2006. The rapidly-growing chain expects to open an additional 70 stores in 2007.“It was a banner year all the way around,” said James Flynn, Wingstop CEO. “It’s so rewarding to see our stores mature and increase their customer base each month. Everyone in the chain looks forward to the weekly reports and continuing this extended streak of quarterly comp store increases.”In 2006 Wingstop extended its partnership with Troy Aikman, three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame inductee. Aikman originally signed on as Wingstop’s national spokesperson in October 2003; the new three-year agreement will extend the partnership through 2009.“We’re also proud to have received the Wing King Award at the 2006 National Buffalo Wing Festival, a recognition for being the best overall wing company,” said Flynn. “And, another big development with our chain last year was in beginning to test online ordering. It went over so well, we’re rolling out the test to 100 stores this year. We expect that the convenience to our customers will increase sales significantly.” About Wingstop:Wingstop offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. The chain now serves boneless wing strips that are made from 100 percent all-white meat chicken breast coated with a proprietary batter and breading. Wingstop features nine wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. The wings are always made-to-order and served steaming hot. Customers can also choose from homemade side dishes: fresh-cut seasoned fries, bourbon baked beans, pearl potato salad, creamy cole slaw, vegetable sticks, rolls and assorted dipping sauces. Wingstop has more than 550 restaurants either open or under development in 25 states and consistently tops industry growth rankings. Wingstop was chosen Festival Favorite Restaurant at the 2005 National Buffalo Wing Festival and their Cajun sauce took first place honors for the Best Creative Spicy Sauce in the festival’s blind taste test. In July 2005, Wingstop ranked number 13 in Restaurant Business’ Top 50 Growth Chains (ranked by percentage increase in units) and was ranked the number one chicken wing chain by Entrepreneur magazine in 2005. For Franchise Information:For Wingstop franchise and franchise seminar information, call 972-686-6500, visit www.wingstop.com or e-mail areadevelopment@wingstop.com.

[renaedawn 1]

Chicken,I was just watching the weather and they're saying a "major storm event" including high amounts of sleet and snow Saturday and Sunday here which is not that big of a deal because we'll be in Tunica, except that the same storm system is supposed to continue east across Arkansas and Tennessee.Coming home could suck.

[crazyIvan 0]

Updates by Court on 1/8/2007 12:36 A few counts from players headed out on the break.Round42 - 240,000gobboboy - 579,000 pokertrip - 365,000ChuckSty - 120,000basebaldy - 140,000

[Painter567 0]

Another press release...this has been the project I have been working on for about 6 months. I am quoted in this article a few times.WINGSTOP TO EXPAND ONLINE ORDERING PILOT PROGRAMConvenient program helps customers bypass crowds during peak hoursDALLAS - Wingstop, a leading chicken wing franchise known for cooked-to-order wings, announced plans to expand its online ordering pilot program. The program, currently being tested in two markets, will be expanded to 100 restaurants in January, 2007.To place orders online, customers may simply visit the Wingstop Web site at www.wingstop.com, click on the e-wings logo, choose a participating location and follow the online prompts to place their order. Payment is accepted online, so all the customer has to do is show up at the designated time and pick up their freshly prepared wings.“Online ordering provides our customers with a major convenience, especially during our peak hours on Friday and Saturday nights,” said Brad Williams, Senior Franchise Business Consultant for Wingstop. “Customers don’t have to feel rushed by people waiting in line behind them or distracted by background music while they are trying to place their order.” In the past, customers have been able to call in orders. Williams says that option is still available, but online ordering eliminates the chance that customers will be placed on hold or get a busy signal.“Online ordering is a great concept that has been successfully implemented by many delivery concepts, but few fast casual restaurants have tried it,” Williams said. “It’s such a benefit to customers and restaurant operators that I truly believe online ordering is the future of fast casual dining.”While customers find online ordering a convenient way to bypass the crowd, restaurant operators have noticed that it also helps increase the average customer ticket and frequency. Williams says that online ordering has helped increase customer frequency in the initial test stores, with 30 percent of the online orders being from repeat customers. He says that the majority of the online orders come on Friday and Saturday nights, when customers want to avoid the peak crowds in the restaurant, and that the ticket average is consistently higher.“Whenever you can practice suggestive selling, you are going to increase the ticket,” said Williams. “In the restaurant, there are several reasons that suggestive selling is not done consistently. With online ordering, suggestive selling automatically happens with every order.”About Wingstop:Wingstop offers restaurants with a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere where the sole focus is on chicken wings. The chain now serves boneless wing strips that are made from 100 percent all-white meat chicken breast coated with a proprietary batter and breading. Wingstop features nine wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. The wings are always made-to-order and served steaming hot. Customers can also choose from homemade side dishes including fresh-cut seasoned fries, bourbon baked beans, pearl potato salad, creamy cole slaw, vegetable sticks, rolls and assorted dipping sauces. Wingstop has more than 550 restaurants either open or under development in 26 states and consistently tops industry growth rankings. Wingstop was chosen Wing King at the 2006 National Buffalo Wing Festival, Favorite Restaurant at the 2005 festival and their Cajun sauce took first place honors for the Best Creative Spicy Sauce in the festival’s blind taste test. In July 2005, Wingstop ranked No. 13 in Restaurant Business’ Top 50 Growth Chains (ranked by percentage increase in units) and was ranked the No. 1 chicken wing chain by Entrepreneur magazine in 2005. Troy Aikman, three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame quarterback, has served as the chain’s national spokesman since 2003. Aikman extended his contract in 2006 for three years, as Wingstop has posted 13 consecutive quarters of comp store sales increases since the partnership.For Franchise Information:For Wingstop franchise and franchise seminar information, call (972) 686-6500, visit www.wingstop.com or e-mail areadevelopment@wingstop.com.

[dna4ever 2]

ChuckSty - $120,000BLINDS 3000/6000 WITH 500 ANTEchip leader little over $600K

[dna4ever 2]

Chicken,I was just watching the weather and they're saying a "major storm event" including high amounts of sleet and snow Saturday and Sunday here which is not that big of a deal because we'll be in Tunica, except that the same storm system is supposed to continue east across Arkansas and Tennessee.Coming home could suck.

ugh

Updates by Court on 1/8/2007 12:36

ya beat me to it!

Another press release...this has been the project I have been working on for about 6 months. I am quoted in this article a few times.WINGSTOP TO EXPAND ONLINE ORDERING PILOT PROGRAM

Sweet BrId!

[dna4ever 2]

for NashvilleJan 12 Friday Occasional showers possible. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 50s. Jan 13 Saturday Thundershowers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s. Jan 14 Sunday Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

[dna4ever 2]

TunicaJan 12 Friday Showers, maybe a rumble of thunder. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 50s. Jan 13 Saturday A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s. Jan 14 Sunday Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms.. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 30s.

[Painter567 0]

Sweet BrId!