All was going well during the first game, the ladies went out first and decided to get revenge by issuing everyone with more beer. Everyone was on his her feet at one stage before recovering after sucking as all in. The Real Deal down to his last chips (and by God are these fancy chips and worth holding on to!!!), went all in at least 3 if not 4 times in a row and doubled up each time. The pirate bluffed 4 snowmen at some stage to claim another scalp or 2. BG was consistant before Fingers emptied his bottle of wine into a waiting glass. This confusion of alcohol made him confused and out. My recolection of the last 3 were Alex, Fingers and the Pirate in that order.
The second game was suggested by Fingers and seconded by the DOG. The first Bounty was played for however the Black Cat won her very first hand of the evening and decided that was enough excitement and needed to curl up and sleep. Bounty was taken by the DOG and very little fur was taken. The Real Deal threw caution to the wind and lady luck was not on his side and his all in call went nowhere to the Pirates straight. Alex (being sober) decided enough was enough and went taking Fingers (without his chips). 5 mins later, fingers returned to complete the game. Ended up in 3rd place. Pirate second and the DOG won.
Fingers and the Prof were arguing constanlty about an earlier game - the Black Cats first in which everyone was routing for the Cat. He has not forgotten this and caused a furore. The Prof retaliated and Fingers threw his cards away (he was trying to deal) sending chips everywhere.
Perhaps next match, the alcohol level should be limited to a certain amount to avoid unpleasantness. Or there should be a fine box for arguements and excetional unprofessionalism - banter is fine but there are limits!