I just won $7,000

[Dookus]

well, a little more than that. In an on-line poker tournament. I came in 2nd place. Woohoo!

This is a nice win for an unemployed person ;)

[tishaLA]

1. Well, congratulations, Dook

I'm green with envy. It's a deadly sin, doncha know?

[Dookus]

dupe post

[Dookus]

3. yeah, I know...

but I got most of the other sins covered. This is exciting :)

[Paul Hood]

2. That's a nice win for any person, congrats.

[burrowowl]

4. WoW!

Should you change your name to POKERface!?
Bravo! I do not have I pokerface and am too mathematical in poker. I have not lost all my beans or matchsticks, nor have I been stripped of all my clothes, but have never won kilos of beans or seeing someone stripped of all clothing.
Again, BRAVO!

[Don_G]

5. When Are We Going To See You

Play in one of those televised Poker tournaments?

[Dookus]

9. Some day, I hope....

I was a big poker buff for many years before it started becoming a televised event. It's a different game now, but I'd love to win a big televised tourney.

[Syrinx]

6. congratulations!

And where do I send the loan application? :)

[Dead_Parrot]

7. Nice one, Dook... :-) n/t

[Dookus]

8. thanks all!

I've been playing tournament poker for many years... this was fun. It's the biggest win I've ever had on-line.

[everythingsxen]

10. Holy frijoles!

Nice!

Congrats!

[Dookus]

11. muchos grassy-ass

I'm jazzed.

[izzie]

12. I will be the wet blanket. How much did it cost you to win?

I really am glad you have the money, but I guess I worry about it as it is so iffy.I know people who spend 15plus a week on tickets and yet they do not win and they are not rich. That is a big cost per year. So if it cost you little I am all for it. Also it is these peoples money and I do not have to do it so I never say a thing to them. My father had a lot to do with such things when I was a child so I learned first hand, sorry. He did not lose he bailed out people.

[Dookus]

21. I paid $60 to play the tournament

[Rowdyboy]

13. Hot Damn!

Doncha just love unexpected financial surprises? Beats hell out of going to a job fair and standing in line to hand out resumes.

Best of luck on your next one!

[caledesi]

14. One word: WOW! nt

[JCMach1]

15. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dook

:bounce:

[radwriter0555]

16. AWESOME!!!!

Isn't poker FUN?????

Do you ever play online on yahoo?

[WillParkinson]

17. Great.

Congratulations.

I'll expect my share shortly.

[DiverDave]

18. Congrats!

Now to go for the BIG money...
Chris Moneymaker (now there is a name for a Poker player!)
won the big one coming from an internet qualifier.
(I am pretty sure you know that, just an FYI to everyone else)
I would love to be able to do that too.
Onward and upward!
Oh, and maybe next year you will be able to put on your tax return 'Professional Gambler'

Sweet news, I'm really glad for you.

Dave

[GreenPartyVoter]

19. Cool! If I didn't suck so bad at poker

and have a tendency to overdo things, I'd give it a whirl myself.

[slackmaster]

20. Be sure to track all of your gambling winnings and losses carefully

I believe documentable gambling losses can be deducted from gambling winnings, which are of course taxable.

See your tax person if you have any questions.

[Dookus]

22. losses can only be deducated in

years in which you have winnings. It's really unfair. If you win big one year, you pay taxes. If you lose the next 5 years, you can't write off any losses. Businesses can do that, but individual gamblers can't (and the only professional gamblers are poker players and sports betters).

[proud patriot]

23. Wow Congrats Dookus

:bounce:

[jus_the_facts]

24. make ya an offer ya can't refuse....well a bribe o'sorts......

.....since you're a gamblin' man...how 'bout ya gimme a K spot...just for knowin' what ya like best? :evilgrin:

Way to go Dookus...that's really cool...congratulations!! :bounce:

[Dookus]

25. *hands jus_the_facts a pile of cash*

Now give up the Depp!!

[jus_the_facts]

26. Wooooo Hooooooo.....thank YOU....he's ALL yours now!!!

:D

*makes dental appointment...in one hand out the otha* x(