Goof Puts Man in Major Poker Tourney
 

Goof Puts Man in Major Poker Tourney



KILLEEN, Texas (AP) - A computer goof has Robert Guinther headed for a seat at the World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas later this week.

Guinther, 65, entered what he thought was a $10 online poker tournament, but midway through he realized that he had accidentally clicked on a World Series of Poker satellite tournament with a $100 entry fee and it was too late to back out. He went on to win, defeating 180 other competitors and earning a spot in the WSOP $10,000 no-limit championship.

The tournament, which begins Thursday, will involve more than 6,600 players who either qualified by winning a satellite tournament or paid the $10,000 entry fee.

``This is the dream of a lifetime,'' Guinther said. ``I watch these guys on television all the time, and I'm excited about the chance to sit down and play with them.''


Guinther's son, Rik, kept tabs on his father's progress from his home computer in San Antonio and had to explain just what the victory meant.


``When I won, I let out a big Yes!'' Guinther said. ``I just thought I had won $11,000, but then my son told me over the phone, 'Dad, you've just won a seat in the World Series of Poker!' I screamed so loud, you wouldn't believe it.''


Guinther, who settled in Killeen after retiring as an Army sergeant first class in 1985, says he's a little nervous about the next step but knows he'll be fine once play begins.


Information from: Killeen Daily Herald, http://www.kdhnews.com

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``When I won, I let out a big Yes!'' Guinther said. ``I just thought I had won $11,000, but then my son told me over the phone, 'Dad, you've just won a seat in the World Series of Poker!'

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Uhhhh?

Re: Goof Puts Man in Major Poker Tourney
 

I don't get why anyone would be more excited about a WSOP seat than $11000. They do know that you can just buy in right?

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He got 10K and $1000 for expenses/whatever the site he won at offers.

Kevin...

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The guy was trying to enter a $10 tournament, I don't think he was planning on buying into the WSOP.

Kevin...

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But he was more excited as he realizes that he won a seat instead of 11k [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Yea.

I would have rather taken the $11k in cash and stay home.

Kinda odd fellow I guess.

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Goof Puts Man in Major Poker Tourney

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C'mon, Bruce, don't leave us in suspense. What are the odds? [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

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This guy would have been destined to win the whole thing. But, telling the story in advanced has jinxed it.

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If I thought I won $11K, but realized I actually won a WSOP ME seat I'd be super pissed. It's practically an $11K prize down the shitter. It might be cool to play in it, and everything, but I'd rather have the cash.