Drum Roll Please...

In the brief history of pokerpalsnwa, there have only been two winners. Nate "The Rake" McGooden and Patrick "The Whacker" Henry. On Friday night November 18th at an undisclosed location, the November bracelet winner was decided after a heads up battle between these 2 poker icons. Coming back from near defeat early in the battle with only $175, "The Whacker" grew his pile in preparation for the fight. Meanwhile, "The Rake" was comicly raking in his fair share of piles, amassing a serious amount of black chips. After grueling back and forths "The Rake" pushed all in. This was followed by a thoughtout call by "The Whacker". While the final winning hand is not remembered (I was boxing up chips) the excitement at that moment was unmatched that evening. The outcome left Nate "The Rake" McGooden on top for the second time in 4 months. That leaves the standings at 2 wins a piece for the "The Rake" and "The Whacker" and nothing for the rest of the posers in the group. What will happen when Santa comes to visit the Poker Pals of Northwest Arkansas? Stay tuned for next months action. In the meantime, enjoy some of these pictures from Novembers bout of the heavyweights.

Withot knowing what's to come the two heavyweights prepare for battle. "The Whacker" on the left and "The Rake" on the right (ordering a beverage).

Perhaps the most amazing feat of the evening was the STOGIE that Casey smoked for 4 HOURS straight. The Guiness Book of World Records has been contacted for confirmation of the fattest and longest cigar smoke of this century.

Spencer prepares for poker war by sipping a Fat Tire. While the heat is already getting to the eventual winner "The Rake" (on the right) who lost his work shirt early, while Matrix plays in the background.

Jason and PK are soaking in the action with a smile and a toke. Notice the fortress of chips Jason has protecting his skittles. "Hands off you little punks."

As if the night needed anymore machismo Casey and David have the laid back cigar club pose going on. Dang it! Casey has crazier hair and a bigger cigar than me.

Here is some great table action and another look at Casey's potential world record smoke. It is almost as big as his arm!

The night is not all about poker. 2 time winner and tonight's runner up took a break after folding to shoot some easy cheese.

Let's take another look at the "great smoke out" by Casey. Notice the ring gauge difference from David's smoke to Casey's.