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Congratulations and Good luck.

Have a question for you. Why WSOP is so stingy about starting chips? When I played 1000 K first time (2006) I think I started with 1000 chips. Now it is 3000. still it is a joke !

60 min levels with all included levels is a very nice structure. WSOP 1k events have 3-5k players, if you started with 10k chips it would last forever and ever. The structure is good, it just ensures that pots are meaningful starting in level 1.

Jimmy,

I have greatly enjoyed the tournaments of yours that I have played in, and look forward to accepting your congratulations on a ring victory in Choctaw or Tunica.

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01-07-2012 , 02:52 AM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by Black Aces 518

With our structures on ring events.... Do u think you can get a ring? Lightning strike twice in a year? J/k. Hope you can get one!

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01-07-2012 , 02:56 AM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by Stein

Jimmy,

The impact that you have had on tournament poker goes without question. It has always been a pleasure participating in one of your events, not just because of superior structures, but because of the overall positive experience created by you and your team, win, lose or draw. The most impressive thing is your willingness to say hello and shakes hands with everyone, regardless of how busy you are. When speaking with you you always demonstrate a level of courtesy, respect, professionalism and humbleness that cannot be over stated. These qualities are always delivered with a smile and it doesn't matter if the player is in a $45 sng or higher buy in main event.

Thanks for everything Jimmy, you will be missed!

Jody

Thanks Jody , I always have treated everyone the same , whether you are a 1-5 stud player or pot limit player. I never tried to promote myself. I just wanted to make the game and especially the tnmts the best they could be. Thanks for your support

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01-07-2012 , 03:00 AM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by JohnnyGroomsTD

Favorite Jimmy Sommerfeld memory:

Hearing him announce a final table in Tunica at the WPO in 2003 or 2004. Introducing someone from La Jolla, Ca as " luh jawla, california". Priceless.

I learned a lot from you Jimmy. Good luck to you and Teresa, and have fun with the new business. The community will certainly miss you.

Johnny. Thanks for being a friend throughout the years. Always keep that tn smile!

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01-07-2012 , 03:04 AM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by renodoc

Jimmy,

All the best. Your tourneys were well-run and you trained a bunch of guys who can carry on.

Also- I don't think your Day 2 or 3 reseating scheme gets enough love. Balancing all the tables with about equal chips makes a lot of sense.

A few things caught on and a few things are hanging by a thread. I was not scared of change if I thought it was better. Third man walking caught on. Redraw by chips did not. And round for round instead of hand for hand us barely hanging on. I think round for round is so much better. I really stuck my neck out for the day two redraw and did not hear much negative advice but no one else used it so I dropped it.

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01-07-2012 , 03:23 AM

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bigtex21

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Jimmy what kind of candy does Bill like? Don't need to bring you any since you are now a "lame duck". And who is going to pay me my salary of 2 bottles of water from now on or am I being fired?

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01-07-2012 , 03:09 PM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Jimmy what kind of candy does Bill like? Don't need to bring you any since you are now a "lame duck". And who is going to pay me my salary of 2 bottles of water from now on or am I being fired?

Believe it or not he likes Chocolate Turtles!

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01-07-2012 , 03:41 PM

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camz2895

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bigtex is it necesaary to quote his entire op when you arw responding first?

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01-07-2012 , 04:16 PM

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bigtex21

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Originally Posted by camz2895

bigtex is it necesaary to quote his entire op when you arw responding first?

Probably not but I'm not computer literate or literate in anything.

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01-07-2012 , 08:48 PM

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travich

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Thanks Jimmy for running great tourneys through out the years!!!

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01-07-2012 , 09:00 PM

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Ruler of the East

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Good luck Jimmy, hope you enjoy your new life with the family and friends. You earned it.

Stan

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01-07-2012 , 09:14 PM

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Black Aces 518

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+1 on round for round being better than hand for hand.

as far as the lightning, I'm expecting rangs, since the great structure will ensure the best player wins!

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01-12-2012 , 02:42 AM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Sommerfeld

Believe it or not he likes Chocolate Turtles!

Thanks for the turtles Bob. Good luck tomorrow!

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01-12-2012 , 03:24 AM

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ShannonShorr

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Thanks for all of your hard work over the years, Jimmy. Enjoy retirement!

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01-12-2012 , 03:54 AM

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indariva

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You will be missed....your a great guy, even if 1/2 the stories about you are true

. Thanks for always greeting me with a smile.

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01-12-2012 , 03:34 PM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by ShannonShorr

Thanks for all of your hard work over the years, Jimmy. Enjoy retirement!

Thanks,Enjoyed it.

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01-12-2012 , 03:37 PM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by indariva

You will be missed....your a great guy, even if 1/2 the stories about you are true

. Thanks for always greeting me with a smile.

Maybe if I get some free time...I will offer you the same deal that I did 10 years ago! Maybe you will be smarter and accept.

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01-12-2012 , 04:42 PM

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Boostedtaco

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Thanks for running great tournaments at Choctaw! You'll be missed. Good luck and happy Grandpa'ing!

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01-12-2012 , 05:40 PM

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DTran

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Jimmy,

It’s always a pleasure participating on your events and meeting you. Your professionalism, courtesy and fairness etc.. are next to none. Last year at Choctaw, OK $1600NLH-Main Event, I had a family emergency at the last minutes and could not participate on the event. I came to you expressed my situations…. Without questions, you gave me the options either money back or transfer the seat to someone else. I elected to transfer to a friend. Meant a lot to me!!! Best wishes and good luck on your retirement.

Cheers,
Doug

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01-13-2012 , 09:04 PM

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doublejoker

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Although we've had our differences on a few things in the past, you were one of the tds I found receptive to my suggestions, and on a few occasions made changes on the fly. I appreciate that and your dedication to your family.

Best of luck with the new venture.

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01-14-2012 , 03:50 PM

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bigtex21

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Had a dream that you were going to be like pro football players and come out of retirement.

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01-16-2012 , 12:46 AM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by doublejoker

Thanks Alan.

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01-16-2012 , 12:47 AM

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Jimmy Sommerfeld

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Originally Posted by bigtex21

Had a dream that you were going to be like pro football players and come out of retirement.

Too Funny Tex...BTW...You were the last one I personally gave a penalty to.

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01-16-2012 , 01:26 AM

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bigtex21

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Sommerfeld

Too Funny Tex...BTW...You were the last one I personally gave a penalty to.

Yes and it was a 3 round penalty.

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01-17-2012 , 12:44 AM

#50

I Pay Ur Rent

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good luck

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