Wallace Dew has been playing with the Atlanta Poker Club since the middle of Season 23 Summer 2011. Wallace is originally from Florida and has lived in Georgia for most of his life. He has a ten year old daughter.

How long have you played Texas Hold’em?
Four years – just played online and came to table games because online poker died.

What is your secret to winning the most games in a season?
Knowing your opponents is the secret to winning. Watch for patterns. Know the card statistics, the math. I have to say that probably the one thing that improved me the most was sitting in the dealer seat because I had to read every hand.

How have you changed your game since you started playing?
I defined my range of hands. There are certain hands that I will play in certain positions against certain players but not against other players in the same position. Ties back to knowing your opponents. It helps to know what other players’ favorite hands are.

When you ended the Winter 2012 with the most wins, did you start the season having most wins as your goal?
No. But I won six tournaments in the first two weeks. It all started when I went out early at the Fall 2011 AllStars Tournament and won two tournaments that day…one at Atmosphere and one at AllStar Billiards. Felt so good to win and other players started to notice my winning. And it gave me such a good feeling…guess you could say self-esteem feelings. Remember the TV show “Cheers”? In the bar when Norm walked in everyone said hi, and I wanted to be Norm. Now I feel like I am in my own way.

As you accumulated more wins, was it easier or harder to win?
Easier to win as time went on because I wasn’t afraid. The fear of losing went away, and it took a lot of loses to get there. I played every day…twice on Saturdays and twice on Sundays and it cost me $0.26 per points…winning at free poker is not free. I couldn’t stop…with each win it was like chasing the dragon. As much as winning it, it is also a social event and I have made some fast friends in this club, and now I stick around and watch the play even after I go out.

Compared to winning the Southeastern Division of the North Atlantic Road Racing Championship of the Sports Car Club of America, how did it feel to win the AllStars Tournament?
Almost as good, but I wasn’t quite as sweaty. When the AllStars Tournament was all over I felt like I had been beaten by a rubber hose because of the mental concentration it took to get there and to get past Steve Quach and Steve Pavlichek. Two great competitors.

Who is your favorite pro?
Barry Greenstein. He never shows emotion and he’s a flat out good card player. There are probably more poker personalities that I dislike…like the loud, voracious poker player. I prefer the smooth, quiet ambassadors like Doyle Brunson. We need to attract more poker players to the game instead of pushing them away.

Have you ever lost your temper at the table?
Once….a donkey kicked me in the nuts and then brayed at me.

Any advice for new players?
Don’t overplay your hand and learn what quality cards are. Remember that position and stack management are as important as the cards in your hand. Have fun…it’s a game! Don’t get mad at other players’ stupidity…just file it away for future reference. Play lots of different venues against all range of players. A good poker player has to be able to play against the donkeys and the sharks. Always sit down with the maximum chip up and most importantly always tip the wait staff because they remember.

What are the most important elements of playing at the APC for you?
It is an equal, level playing field and I don’t have to compete with players who are drinking their way to the final table. The Tournament Directors are consistent and the rules are applied evenly and fairly and the dealers are good. The APC is the best poker club I’ve played with. By the way, we should always bring family to play because it makes it more fun.

Wallace Dew does bring his family to play, his Mom, Janice Reed, and both are a welcome addition to the APC roster of players.

Wallace accumulated 12461.73 points along with 23 wins in Winter 2012, and beat out 48 players for the title of AllStars Champion and a place in the Atlanta Poker Club Hall of Fame. Next time you see Wallace, don’t forget to say hi.

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The Dublin Pub and Grill in Snellville

The Dublin Pub and Grill has moved to Saturdays starting May 19th and Cards Fly at 5:30 p.m.!

Fuzions

Fuzions cancelled Tuesdays but still plays on Fridays at 7:30 p.m.!

Ai Tunes

Ai Tunes is NO LONGER PLAYING!

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The Biggest Tournament in APC History

Thank you to all the APC members for helping make this tournament possible! We look forward to sending one lucky Atlanta Poker Club member to Las Vegas to represent the Atlanta Poker Club in the biggest poker tournament of the year! Click here to become a V.I.P member as VIP members with at least 1 point on the APC leaderboards are automatically qualified! The winner of the APC $10k Main Event gets a $10,000 entry into the 2012 WSOP plus $1000 in travel. We will be hosting the event for the first time ever. The members of the Atlanta Poker Club have wanted a tournament of this magnitude for quite a while now and we are excited to make this event happen. This will be the biggest tournament in the history of the APC.

Where Is The APC Main Event – Venue Location

The size of this tournament has forced us to host the event in a huge event hall. We have rented the KTN Event Hall in the Johns Creek area in Duluth. It is minutes from Pleasant Hill and Peachtree Industrial.

• Where: KTN Ballroom (Duluth, Ga)
• Date: June 2nd (final day June 3rd)
• Time: Registration 12:00pm – Play Begins 1:00pm Sharp
• Directions: KTN Ballroom – See On Google Map

KTN Ballroom 4675 River Green Parkway
Duluth, GA 30096

We are giving away hundreds of dollars in cash and prizes for volunteer dealers

We need volunteer dealers (playing/dealing is fine!). We will be giving away hundreds of dollars worth of prizes to dealers during the tournament. Please volunteer below so we know how many people we can count on for dealing.

How to Qualify?

Playing on June 2nd & 3rd! Travis Hart will be your tournament director. Randall Hall is the assistant TD.

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Barlow’s Bar & Grill
2845 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 934-1773

Directions to Barlow’s Bar & Grill in Tucker

The Tournament Prizes were:
1st Place – $400 + Invite to Yearly Championship + 6 Month VIP Membership.
2nd Place – $180
3rd Place – $98

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Qualifying Dates were: 4/1/2011 through 3/31/2012

To qualify you needed to:

• Finish in the top 100 in total points combined through Summer ’11, Fall ’11 and Winter Season ’12
• Win any Monthly Points Tournament
• Win any Season Points Race
• Win any Season Championship Tournament
• Win any qualified Venue Season Points Race
• Win any Venue Season Championship Tournament
• Win any AllStars Tournament
• Qualify for AllStars all three seasons
• Win the Tournament of Champions

PRIZES:

• First Place won $2250 WSOP Package + APC Silver Coin + Gear
• Second Place won $300 + APC Gear
• Third Place won $200 + APC Gear
• 4th – 10th won APC Gear

Tournament Event was 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29th, at Sinbad’s Feast in Johns Creek.

98 players came out to compete and it made for a fun day! Steaks, buffet, cold beer, and good wine added to the Yearly experience. Hugs and good luck added to the comraderie among players.

MIKE GREEN, always a gentleman at the poker table, took it down! CONGRATULATIONS! MIKE earned a place in the APC Hall of Fame.

A very good final table with RACHEL NOWELL taking second place!

‎3. Doobey D.
4. Beverly Wolf
‎5. Kee Hulsey
6. Will Beam
7. Brian Gay
8. Wendy Davidson
9. Mr. Lee
10. Randy Money

Congratulations again MIKE GREEN, and well played!

Also, congratulations to all the qualifiers who played well for three full seasons and good luck for the next three seasons!

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However, on Sundays we have these great venues playing for your poker pleasure! No matter where you are, you can find a venue conveniently located!

12:00 p.m.- The Dublin Pub and Grill – Snellville
1:00 p.m. – Tin Roof Cantina – Atlanta
2:30 p.m. – Thirsty Turtle – Buford
5:00 p.m. – AI Tunes – Norcross
6:00 p.m. – Eastside Station – Snellville
6:30 p.m. – Del Rio Mexican Grill – Dacula
7:30 p.m. – Wooden Nickel – Tucker

Take a look at the calendar for more venue information

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Come to the place where there is always fun and free Texas Hold’em!

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1. Finish Top 60 on the May Monthly Leaderboard
2. Finish as a Venue Points Leader for May
3. Win an Automatic Entry Tournament

• View Points Race Leaders & Automatic Entry Dates

$777 Tournament Info

• Qualifying Dates: May 1 – May 31, 2012 + Automatic Entry Tournaments
• Tournament Date: June 17, 2012
• Host Venue: TBD

Tournament Prizes

• 1st Place – $400 + $99 VIP Membership + Invite to Yearly Championship
• 2nd Place – $180
• 3rd Place – $98

Tournament Winner

To be announced.

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• Qualifying Top 60 and Venue Points Leaders from May 1 – May 31, 2012

May Automatic Entry Tournament Dates

Win an automatic entry tournament and instantly qualify!

• Friday – May 4th
• Monday – May 7th
• Thursday – May 10th
• Sunday – May 13th
• Wednesday – May 16th
• Tuesday – May 22nd
• Saturday – May 26th

Tuesday – May 22nd
Wing Slingers – 7:00 p.m.
Fuzions – 7:30 p.m.
Loco’s Grill & Pub – 7:30 p.m.
Sportsline Bar & Grill – 7:30 p.m.
Thirsty Turtle – 7:30 p.m.
Barlow’s Bar & Grill – 8:00 p.m.
EastSide Station – 8:00 p.m.
Shenanigans Sports Bar & Grill – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday – May 26th
Zuffy’s Place – 2:00 p.m.
Atmosphere – 3:00 p.m.
Wooden Nickel – 5:00 p.m.
Del Rio Mexican Grill – 6:30 p.m.
Sportsline Bar & Grill – 6:30 p.m.
AllStar Billiards – 7:30 p.m.
Sinbad’s Feast – 8:00 p.m. – $50 Freeroll

Winners Friday – May 4th
Mama Mia’s – Charles Jefferson
American Classic Tavern – David “Red” Wilson
Fuzions – Travis Brigman
Zuffy’s Place – Phil Wright
Southern Comfort – Kirk Chin

Winners Monday – May 7th
Beef ‘O’ Bradys – Mike McCann
AllStar Billiards – Janice Reed
Bench Warmers – David Wick
Del Rio Mexican Grill – Nathan Gido
Johnny’s Hideaway – Armand Lange
Southern Comfort – Kee Hulsey
The Arizona Pub – J Johnson
Tilted Kilt – Rashad Wise
Atmosphere – Ryan Dodson

Winners Thursday – May 10th
AllStar Billiards – Vic Ace
Jeffrey’s Braselton – Robert C
Loco’s Grill & Pub – Eric Haviv
Prima Italian Restaurant – Sam Lewis
Sportsline Bar & Grill – Cindy Giambo
Wooden Nickel – Mark Goshorn
Thirsty Turtle – Greg Ward
Shenanigan’s Sports Bar & Grill – Alan Todd
EastSide Station – Josh Miller

Winners Sunday – May 13th
Dublin Pub and Grill –
Tin Roof Cantina – Steve Villafor
Thirsty Turtle – Kevin Zook
Ai Tunes –
EastSide Station – James Stack
Del Rio Mexican Grill – Briana State
McCray’s Tavern –
Wooden Nickel – Steve Villafor

Winners Wednesday – May 16th
Del Rio Mexican Grill –
Famous Pub –
Mama Mia’s – Thor Desjardins
Southern Comfort –
Atmosphere –

• APC $777 Monthly May Qualification and Tournament Info

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• View Barlow’s Bar & Grill Poker Game Details

See you Tuesdays at Barlows!

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