AIM Poker Nights: Union Tournament

The AIM Poker Nights in cooperation with Pavaanjeet and Sameer of MBA Cohort 3 proudly brings you the UNION Tournament this Saturday, March 7. The Tournament will be a gathering of poker enthusiasts, united by a common interest... POKER!!

The Tournament shall start at 10pm. The buy-in for this tournament will be 300 pesos.
There will be a bar at the event venue (poolside) care of the Drunken Ducks.

For those who are interested to join you can immediately sign up with Pavaanjeet and Sameer who will be heading this event. This special tournament is part of their Walkabout Project and the Poker Boys are more than willing to help their fellow students.

So boys and girls see you this Saturday!

XOXO
Poker Girl

Poker Night Wednesday

The AIM Poker Nights are doing an experimental schedule where this week's regular Thursday game will be held tomorrow Wednesday (March 4)

This time there will be new good-looking tandem who will be managing tomorrow's event. They are Umesh Kandpal and Abhishek Kumar of Cohort 3.

The table will be open from 10pm at the pool side.

see ya there

PS: Post your comments on how good the new dealers are from Cohort 3

XOXO
Poker Girl

Poke Boy Ken Starts Own Blog

Poker Boy Ken decided to start his own blog. He says it feels almost therapeutic writing your thoughts, goals, adventures and misadventures. He wished he could have done it sooner.

Visit his blog at www.kenreyeslao.blogspot.com

Find out more about Ken and how thinks

XOXO
Poker Girl

Valentine Day Poker Tournament Results

Siddhartha Banerjee (aka Le Chiffre) wins the Queen Of Hearts Poker Tournament with a Queen trips on the river. A fitting ending to Aim Poker Nights 1st Poker Tournament on the day of hearts.

The AIM Poker Nights' first official tournament is very well attended. The V-day Poker Tourney featured 16 players from different cohorts and programs of the Asian Institute of Management and a lone visitor in Pierre Francis Tan who has been a long time friend of Poker Boy Ken. To accommodate all the players the poker boys opened a second table.

Only nine players reached the final table: Table 1 (Ashu, Chris, Ashish, Ken, and Rahul) Table 2 (Siddhartha, Rohit, Pavaan, and Pierre). Sid started the final table with the lowest chip count but miraculously ended the night with a bang.

When it came down to the final two players (Sid and Ken) they both went all-in before the flop. Sid got Queen High and Ken got a King High. On the flop both a King and a Queen appeared giving Ken the advantage of a King pair over Sid's Queen pair. On the Turn came a numbered card and it seemed that Ken was about to win the tournament. Cupid must have been watching this V-day Poker Tournament and the Queen of Hearts appeared on the River. Poker boy Ken had to settle for a second place finish because no one could have written a better ending to a very exciting tournament.

Congratulations Sid, you are now the official King of Hearts of AIM Poker Nights.

XOXO
Poker Girl

Queen of Hearts: A Valentine Day Tournament

This is an open invite to all lonely boys out there who will be sitting out their saturday night because they don't have a date for V-Day. Don't worry Poker Girl will accompany you.

As the Knights in the middle ages so gallantly fought for the affection of their fair maiden so must you showcase your poker skills to win the affection of the Queen of Hearts. This is the first Valentines Day Tournament and the first official AIM Poker Nights Tourney.

Ground rules for the lonely boys... The buy-in is at 300 pesos. You can only buy in once. Once your chips runs out you are eliminated from the game.

I need to know how many people will participate in our official tournament so email us your names and program at aimpokernights@gmail.com
PRE-REGISTRATION is Required.

See ya there!

XOXO
Poker Girl

Balut Challenge

The Ultimate Philippine Fear Factor

by the Food Club

Exhibit 1: Duck Eggs or "Balut" to Filipinos

Balut is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly developed embryo inside
It is a Southeast Asian delicacy which is popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac.

it looks like no one is really scared of it...
hahaha

TODA is the man.

Cohort 3 accepts the Balut Challenge

Poker Boys with the 2 of the makers of the Balut Challenge
Carmie and Clarence
(C2)

This picture says it all.

I, personally, am not fond of eating half developed embryo
but I'm an expert in cracking eggs...

XOXO
Poker Girl

Guess Who Wasn't Suited Up??

This is really hilarious!! The school was conducting its annual marketing campaign by taking pictures of its students in their "natural habitat" (the case room) and it seemed that someone didn't read their mail to wear their business suits to class.

All three poker boys ( Dindo, Ken, Mark) located at the front row, wore their casual wear while everybody was in their Sunday's best.

It will be incredibly easy to identify which guys will be "photoshoped" out of this picture.

XOXO
Poker Girl

AIM Poker Nights Fund Raiser

The Poker Boys were approached by their Marketing Professor (Prof Richard Cruz) and pitched the idea of holding a fund raiser for another Professor who currently has cancer.

The boys will come up with various fund raisers to help Professor Quintos-Gonzales with her ongoing battle against Cancer.

For those of you who don't know her she is a core faculty of the W. SyCip Graduate School of Business (WSGSB). She served as the director of the FAMCOR program since 1998. The FAMCOR program is geared towards understanding and managing the Family Corporation.

Updates on the fund raising activities to follow.

Hope that everyone will show their support in their own way.

XOXO
Poker Girl

POKER NIGHTS CANCELED

Poker Nights for February 05, 2009 is canceled due to the Poker Boys preparation for their
Strategic Negotiations Class the next day. The boys are really into this subject and are currently trying to outdo the other in terms of class performance. I heard from the boys that this simulation class being conducted by prof. Confessor and prof. DeVera is one of their best electives by far.


Regular Poker Night will resume on Saturday.

Unless of course someone from Cohort 3 takes the their place for one night.
will someone step up or we'll just wait for the Poker Boys on Saturday?
your call.

XOXO
Poker Girl

AIM Pokernights Logo Prototype

Hey guys, the Poker Boys were thinking of what kind of logo AIM Poker Nights should have and would really like to hear some of your ideas and suggestions.

Here is a prototype logo that Fiddy Ganzon did for the AIM Poker Nights. She said I was the inspiration for her logo. I was very flattered... thanks girl! So What do you guys think?
We really need everyone's input before the poker boys officially launch the logo.

If you like it, hate it or have something different in mind, comment on this post
to show us your own version of what you think the logo should be, send it to our
email add: aimpokernights@gmail.com

If your logo is chosen we will send you the first tshirt memorabilia of AIM Poker Nights
for free.

it would be nice if you also keep me in mind when you the logo hahaha
Vote on the Poll

XOXO
Poker Girl

METRO CARD CLUB

Poker Boys Ken and Mark visited the Metro Card Club in MetroWalk in Ortigas. Ken used to play at the old venue with some of his friends and this was the first time he entered the new venue which featured a huge floor area that has numerous poker table and.... a lone billiard table( hmmm maybe for this is for the guys who cant get a seat yet).

The guys met the manager (Brian) of the Metro Card Club and did a little chat about trying to hold an event in this very fine poker establishment... I wonder what the Poker Boys are cooking up.

To find out more about the METRO CARD CLUB please check out their site. And for those of you who play poker in METRO CARD CLUB please let us know how you feel about this place so that our readers will have an idea.

Good Luck at the Tables!

XOXO

Poker Girl

Chinese New Year Sights at Manila China Town (Part 2)

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR

DRAGON DANCE

Poker Boys Mark and Ken with...

Chris, Rohit, Jacob, Anna, Rachna, Grace

JADED Charms

Lucky fruits!

Ken vs. Golden Buddah

Luck for sale

Anna all smiles at ongpin

Rohit, Rachna and Poker Boy Ken

Poker Boy Mark vs. Makati Foodie Jacob

at Presidents Restaurant in China town

Chinese Food

China town @ Night

Poker Boys Drops on Manila China town Part 1

The Poker Boys took the initiative and invited some AIM Students from different courses to visit Manila China Town. The China town is located in Binondo, Manila just across the Pasig River.

Prior to Makati, Binondo was the center of the financial and business district in the Philippines. Personally I think that the place has lost its sparkle compared to Makati but it still has this rich history which many still find very intriguing to this day.

The Poker Boys, along with a small AIM delegation, left the campus grounds a little after 2:00pm on the day before the Chinese New Year Celebration. And they soon found themselves in the heart of a very busy China town street called Ongpin. Anna Laczynska (ISEP student) from Poland, is the epitome of child-like excitement, taking pictures and trying out local food like there was no tomorrow.

to be continued...

The Search For the AIM's NEXT POKER BOY

The Poker Boys are looking to take the AIM Poker Nights to the next level and they need your help. We are in search for AIM's Next Poker Boy!!

AIM Poker Nights is expanding to new activities, like AIM Poker Tours, and the AIM Poker Invitationals, and we would like you to be part of these elite group of young men. We are looking for individuals who will be able to lead the AIM Poker Community and hopefully some of you will rise up to the challenge.

What does it take to be the AIM's Next Poker Boy?

He should possess creative leadership, an entrepreneurial spirit, a great sense of humor, and of course a passion for POKER. (Exceptional Poker skills is NOT a Requirement)

If you feel you are the one, then we will be glad to hear from you.
Send us a simple email answering the following questions

1. Name
2. Nationality
3. What is the craziest thing you will ever do for AIM Poker Nights
4. Contact/ Cell Number
5. Email

Send this to aimpokernights@gmail.com


Try out now .... Because the "BIG BOYS Go ALL In"

XOXO
Poker Girl

Poker Boys Comes Home Defeated but Full

Immortalized in the Burger Avenue Hall of Fame
Jacob "Makati Foodie" Tharian and Emil
with them are our very own
Poker boys Mark and Ken

Poker Boy Ken: "It was just too BIG"

Jacob the MAKATI Foodie triumphs over Poker Boys Mark and Ken when they met up at Burger Avenue for their RIDICULOUS BURGER CHALLENGE! It was a hard fought battle but in the end the true food critique won. (watch out for jacob's post on his blog www.makatifoodie.blogspot.com )

The boys had good fun stuffing their faces with that 1 pound Burger. It takes great skill and determination to really swallow that Ridiculous Burger in 5 minutes. Poker Boy Mark was few seconds away from being part of the Hall of Fame. Poker boy Ken said (with a mischievous glint in his eye) "Mark should practice how to swallow."

Hats off again to the competition. If there are anymore food challenge from our dear friend Jacob the poker boys will be always up for the challenge.

Till the next challenge

XOXO
Poker Girl

Poker Boys Ken Looks Good in Chocolate

Poker Boy Ken celebrates his 26th birthday with the AIM Poker Nights community. Just to show his dedication and passion to this community, he conducted the POKER tutorial on his birthday.

But true to the ASIAN INSTITUTE of MANAGEMENT Birthday Tradition, Poker Boy was presented a birthday cake, got a birthday song (ISEP student Anna sang the Polish version) and a Cake in the Face.

For the longest time it has seemed that the "cake in the face" ceremonies here at the institute has been around since the dawn of AIM time.

And to be honest, Poker boy Ken, you look good in chocolate!
Brings a whole new meaning to sweetening the pot!



XOXO
Poker Girl

Poker Boys will answer the RIDICULOUS CHALLENGE

Hey boys and girls, here's some breaking news! The Poker Boys will have to face one of the most RIDICULOUS CHALLENGE in their MBA careers and that is to eat the RIDICULOUS BURGER at Burger Avenue.

They will hook up with Jake the MAKATI FOODIE (view his funny insights on food and restos in his blog www.makatifoodie.blogspot.com) this Saturday. They will go on a RIDICULOUS Burger Showdown at high noon!

WHO WILL WIN??? will it be our very own poker boys or will it be the makati foodie? Or will all of them succumb to the three big, thick, juicy patties of Burger Avenue's RIDICULOUS BURGER!

Find out this Saturday who will be the last man (or burger) standing!

Poker Boys to hold 1st official turorials on POKER

Due to public demand the Poker Boys will be conducting its First ever Poker Tutorial on Thursday, January 22 '09 at 10pm at the pool side of the Asian Institute Management Campus.

Poker boys will conduct a structured course on Poker so that students who participate will hopefully get a better understanding and appreciation of the sport.

As of this blog there are 10 students of MBA Cohort 3 who are willing and eager to learn Poker. For the other poker virgins out there who are interested please drop by the pool side and discover the sport through AIM Poker Nights and the ever lovable poker boys.

* Poker Tutorials will be headed by Poker Boys Dindo and Ken
* AIM Poker Nights is still on regular schedule (Thurs 9:30pm and Sat 9:30pm)

Let's go all in this Thursday!!

XOXO
Poker Girl

3rdRocSon Banned From Poker Nights This Week

AIM Poker Player Emil "3rdRocSon" Tan is banned from playing in this week's poker nights. The Poker Boys has banned Emil Tan this week for reasons that is very close to our hearts...

Emil, an MM 2009 (Masters of Management) student has to concentrate on his school work more this week as their deadlines are coming up next week. He will try to finish off some work on his MRR or thesis. He is currently writing on a feasibility study of a food business.

The Poker Boys, first and foremost, support academic activities before anything else. This bi-weekly Poker gathering is more of a relaxing escape from the pressures of the caseroom. A venue where everyone just be themselves. But the AIM Poker Nights should never get in the way of each student's responsibility to study and learn.

well boys and girls, seems like the poker boys is putting their foot down in this issue.
we will just have to play hard and study harder...

XOXO
Poker Girl

AIM Poker Girl part of Community of Pokerblogs Worldwide

Hey boys and girls, I have good news and even greater news...

The good news is that I discovered that there is this whole community of Poker bloggers in POKERWEBLOGS.com and the GREAT news is that, yours truly is now part of that growing community with AIM POKER NIGHTS as my official poker blog shown in the community.

PokerWeblogs hosts different poker bloggers worldwide, most coming from the United States and Europe. So far I haven't seen or read anyone coming from ASIA.


Keep on reading the blogs cuz i'll surely keep you on the edge of your seat.
visit me sometimes on my http://aimpokergirl.pokerweblogs.com/

XOXO
Poker Girl