This Week In The MPL 8/31-9/6
- Lance Palmer
- Aug 30
- 7 min read
Updated: Sep 13
Congratulations to all of Last Week’s Nightly Winners!
8/24/25 - Putter's-Pecos, Jacob Karnowski
8/25/25 - The Bonfire, Dave Batzer
8/26/25 - Aces & Ales, Steve Sommers
8/27/25 - Joe's Bar, John Spiessbach
8/29/25 - Putter's-Pecos, Cuauhtemoc Gil
8/30/25 - The Plate Bar & Grill, Phil Davis
NEW UPDATE ON THE 2026 FPN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE!!
THE TAG TEAM QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT
WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 10th AT 4PM.
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NEW ON MONDAY NIGHT, A FAMILAR FACE!
Everyone who plays this week receives a Play & Earn Bonus
for the following week at The Bonfire!
SUNDAY 8/31 is the Final Point Multiplier of the Month!
Don't Forget About FPN Friday Night
Free-For-All Leagues!
PROMOTIONS
Please remember Rule 8 of the MPL Player Code of Conduct:
"Any attempts to manipulate any part of a Misfits Poker League, Venue, FPN promotion, 'Bonus' program, or nightly scoring will result in an immediate removal from the league. This includes any behavior deemed unethical or complicit in an attempt to gain an unfair advantage in any live or online game with the Misfits Poker League or FPN."
WEEKLY RULES REVIEW!
I realize that there have been several rule additions and revisions over the last few weeks. In an effort to better communicate the rules, I am in the process of reorganizing them into a two documents, The Misfits Poker League Player Code of Conduct and The Misfits Poker League Rules and Tournament Information. When they are complete I would encourage everyone to read through them so you are apprised of the updated rules and procedures. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work through this together.
Here's a couple rules that need to be addressed. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ask a dealer if you have any questions about these rules and how they will be interpreted and used in our game. Thanks.
Let's talk about proper bet and raise amounts and re-opening the bet.
There's also some clarification regarding the start of our tournaments and the button placement. Check that out here: https://www.misfitspokerleague.com/post/rules-clarifications
Let's see what TDA has to say about them.
TDA Rule 47: Re-Opening the Bet
A: In no-limit and pot limit, an all-in wager (or cumulative multiple short all-ins) totaling less than a full bet or raise will not reopen betting for players who have already acted and are not facing at least a full bet or raise when the action returns to them. If multiple short all-ins re-open the betting, the minimum raise is always the last full valid bet or raise of the round (See also Rule 43).
B: In limit, at least 50% of a full bet or raise is required to re-open betting for players who have already acted. See Illustration Addendum.*
*Disregard Part B because we are not playing a "Limit" game.
Example 3. Short all-in, 2 scenarios.NLHE, Blinds 2000-4000. Pre-flop A calls the BB for 4000. B folds and C pushes all-in for 7500 total (an increment of 3500 above the 4000 BB). It’s folded around to the SB who also folds.
Example 3-A. It’s 3500 more to the BB who has not yet acted on his option. The BB can fold, smooth call the 3500, or raise by at least 4000 for a total of 11,500. The BB smooth calls and it’s 3500 more to A. A has already acted and is facing 3500 which is not a full raise. Therefore, A can only fold or call the 3500, he cannot raise because it is not “at least a full bet when the action returns to him”
Example 3-B. The BB raises the minimum (4000), for a total of 11500. It is now 7500 to A and because 7500 is more than a full minimum raise, betting is now re-opened for A who can fold, call, or re-raise.
TDA Rule 43: Raise Amounts. “The largest prior full bet or raise of the current betting round”.
This line refers to the largest additional action or “last legal increment” by a preceding bettor in the current round. The current round is the “current street”, i.e. pre-flop, flop, turn, river in board games; 3rd – 4th – 5th – 6th – 7th street in 7-stud, etc.
Example 1: NLHE, Blinds 100-200. Post-flop, A opens with a bet of 600. B raises 1000 for total of 1600. C re-raises 2000 for total of 3600. If D wants to raise, he must at least raise the “largest bet or raise of the current round”, which is C’s raise of 2000. So, D must re-raise at least 2000 more for a total of 5600. Note that D’s minimum raise is not 3600 (C’s total bet), but only 2000, the additional raise action that C added.
Example 2: NLHE, Blinds 50-100. Pre-flop A is under the gun and goes all-in for a total of 150 (an increase in the bet of 50). So, we have a 100 blind bet and an all-in wager that increases the total by 50. Which is larger? The 100 is still the “largest bet or raise of the current round”, so if B wants to re-raise he must raise at least 100 for a total of 250.
Example 3: NLHE, Blinds 100-200. On the turn A bets 300. B pushes out two 500 chips making the total 1000 (a 700 raise). It is 1000 to C to call. If C wants to raise, it must be “at least the largest bet or raise of the current round”, which is B’s raise of 700. So, C’s minimum raise would be 700 for a total of 1700. Note his minimum raise is not 1000, B’s total bet.
Example 4-A: NLHE, Blinds 25-50. A raises 75 to 125 total. Notice that 125 total = 50 (bet) plus 75 (raise). The next raise on this street must be “at least the size of the largest previous bet or raise”, which is 75. B now raises the minimum (75) to 200 total. C then re-raises 300 for total of 500. We now have a bet of 50, two raises of 75 and a raise of 300 for total of 500. If D wants to re-raise, “the raise must be at least the size of the largest previous bet or raise of the current betting round”, which is now 300. So, D must raise at least 300 more to a total of 800.
Example 4-B: Same as 4-A. It's the same 500 to D, but there’s just been one raise of 450 by A to a total of 500 and B and C have both called. So, there’s a blind bet of 50 and a raise of 450. "A raise must be at least the size of the largest previous bet or raise of the current betting round", which is A’s raise of 450. So, it’s 500 for D to call, and if D wants to re-raise he must raise at least 450 for a total of 950.
The League Rules have been updated so please take the time to review all of the League rules and guidelines as it makes for a better playing experience for yourself and everyone at the table. For full access click the link below:
The Tournament Dealer Association (TDA) rules will apply in most cases. Please keep in mind TDA is a guideline for poker rooms to use and always respect rule #1 which states the following: “The best interest of the game and fairness are top priorities in decision-making. Unusual circumstances occasionally dictate that common sense decisions in the interest of fairness take priority over technical rules. Floor decisions are final.” To further familiarize yourself with the TDA Rules please visit: https://www.pokertda.com/poker-tda-rules/
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, 8/31/2025:
FPN Weekly Online Qualifier for The Clash of Kings and Queens, Start Time 2 pm, Starting on April 20, 2025. You will receive an entry code to this weekly qualifier if you finish in the Top 3 of a nightly tournament. Go to www.poker.nlop.com to redeem and play your code. Codes can be used for ANY weekly qualifier tournament and are good until Sunday, October 12, 2025.
FPN Monthly Online Qualifier for The Clash of Kings and Queens, Finish in the Top 20% each month and qualify for the online tourney. Also, you can finish in the Top 9 of Any Weekly Online Qualifier and earn a spot in a Monthly Online Qualifier Tournament. Start Time 10 am
Sunday, September 21, 2025, Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Sunday, 8/31/2025: Putter's-Pecos, Start Time 11:00 am, EARLY BIRD BONUS, check in by 10:30 am, MISFITS GEAR BONUS.
Monday, 9/1/2025: The Bonfire, PLAY & EARN BONUS! Start Time 6:00 pm,
EARLY BIRD BONUS, check in by 5:30 pm, MISFITS GEAR BONUS.
Tuesday, 9/2/2025: Aces & Ales, Start Time 6:00 pm, EARLY BIRD BONUS,
check in by 5:30 pm, MISFITS GEAR BONUS.
Wednesday, 9/3/2025: Joe's Bar, Start Time 6:00 pm, EARLY BIRD BONUS,
check in by 5:30 pm, MISFITS GEAR BONUS.
Thursday, 9/4/2025: NO GAME CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
Friday, 9/5/2025: Putter's-Pecos, Start Time 6:00 pm, EARLY BIRD BONUS,
check in by 5:30 pm, MISFITS GEAR BONUS.
Every Friday: FPN Friday FREE FOR ALL League on www.poker.nlop.com,
Start Time 5:00 pm
Every Friday: FPN Friday FREE FOR ALL League – TURBO on www.poker.nlop.com, Start Time 7:30 pm
These FPN online events are a great opportunity for everyone to play online and be eligible to win cash.
Saturday, 9/6/2025: The Plate Bar & Grill, PLAY & EARN BONUS! Start Time 11 am, EARLY BIRD BONUS, check in by 10:30 am, MISFITS GEAR BONUS.
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