Our new HUC Champion is none other than Willy Wonka! If you don't think that aggressive play is the key to success for Heads UP, then take a lesson from this master. He was relentless during this entire event and deserves credit for a job well done!

Our 2nd place winner is the Canadian FishyMcDonK.

Go visit their blogs to offer congratulations and read a nice recap of the final matches.

Stay posted for the Heads Up battle of WillyWonka vs Blogfather.

Special thanks to:

WeakPlayer -
Your help with setting up all the private games, coming to the rescue when problems arose, and keeping me sane (okay questionable) was sooooo appreciated. I could not have done this without you. You are awesome!

Jordan -
Thanks for encouraging me to organize this event and for your support and mentoring throughout the process. "Iron fist"..lol

TripJax -
You did a great job of refreshing this site for the HUC3 event. You rock!

Katitude -
The banners you created were fabulous. I'm gonna miss my flashing HUC3 banner.. You are wonderful!!

Competitors -
I am still amazed at the participation of 32 players in the HUC3. Because of you this was an incredible event.

1. * Veneno (aka HU Goddess)
Location - California

I love playing Heads Up! Why? Cause the games are short. There is lots of action. I'm pretty good at it. And it is oh sooo satisfying to whip a man on the virtual felt. I don't mind a Catfight periodically, although, they are not nearly as appealing.

2. * Tripjax - HUC1 Champion
Location - North Carolina

Mildly mentally challenged, TripJax spends his days chasing squirrels and his nights eating squirrels. When not chasing or eating squirrels, TripJax sells his signature Mystery Meat Soup on eBay and uses the proceeds to enter Heads-Up matches at various poker sites under the screen name NutNButNuts.

3. * HighonPoker (Jordan)
Location - New York

Jordan from High On Poker is a Sagitarius. He enjoys playing poker and recreational drug use. In his free time he paints, writes Haikus and enjoys a good book. His favorite smell is sulfur and his favorite color is lemon chiffon. Jordan was the originator and commissioner of the HUC1 and HUC2, and is proud to have Veneno as the new Commisioner of the HUC3. He looks forward to losing, as he inevitable does.

4. * SteelerJosh - Returning Fighter
Location - Ohio

Computer Geek in NE Ohio seeking HU competitor. Must enjoy folding to my bluffs and calling my value bets. Hammer Dropper preferred. Interested in 1 on 1 and 4 on 4 action, I do it all!

5. * SoxLover
6. * Smokkee
Location - California
7. * Ingoal
Location - Germany

Ingoal from Poker-tastic.com is a student of software engineering during the day and a student of the game at night.

Best known for his participation in numerous blogger tourneys (DADI, WWdN) in the wee hours of the morning - he's located in Germany (ET+6) so most tournaments mentioned above are starting at ridiculous times like 2:30am.

The love of the game and the search for a tough game to beat are more than enough motivation to repress the need of sleep.

The reason why he decided to play in the HUC3 is simple: There's nothing better than a good poker game, especially if you're certain that you'll have a good time along with the chance to beat a player head to head!

8. * Hammer-Hoyzo
Location - New York
9. * PresidentDaveLee
Location - Maryland

New poker player and blogger check-raising his way to political office. Vote for dave, not a fuckup!

10. * WeakPlayer
Location - Georgia

I joined the HUC because I want to escape from my cage and take over the world.

11. * Katitude
Location - Canada

Dear assorted Poker Gods and Goddesses; please accept my humble offering of the many chips that have been bled from me. I beseech you, I pray that you won't let me go out first. And while I don't want to appear greedy, it would be super nice if I could take out Veneno and/or place In the Money. TIA, your humble servant, Katitude.

12. * Doubleas
Location - Virginia

I played the first HUC and had a blast, albeit outmatched. I missed getting into the second HUC by two minutes and six seconds. Once I missed HUC2, I started realizing other things I've missed out on in my life. I've never painted a big ball with polka dots. I've never farted in a hurricane. I've never punched a police person in the mouth. I've never drank enough alcohol to be admitted to the hospital for alcohol poisoning. I've never even urinated off the Eiffel Tower. So since then, I've done every one of those things I mentioned and I'm not feeling so good these days. If I missed the HUC3, I'd be worried I would be reminded of even more fun and exciting activities that I haven't tried. It could kill me. So having the ability to play in HUC3 is saving my life.

13. * Mowenumdown (Kelly)
Location - Georgia
14. * Surflexus
Location - Georgia
15. * Juliette
Location - Australia
16 * BoobieLover (Wes)
Location - South Dakota
17. * Blinders (Kevin)
Location - California

Heads Up poker is lame. I would rather be sitting at a 20 player single table cash game where my tightness would rule. Too much about playing the player and not enough about playing the cards for my liking. Somehow I do ok, but after about 15 minutes I get bored and a little push-happy. Hopefully I will get the matches done in 14 minutes or less.

Kevin's slogan "tighterer is righterer".

18. * PokerSweetHome (Colin)
Location - United Kingdom
19. * AussieDave
Location - Australia
20. * DonkeyPuncher
Location - Illinois
21. * ToddCommish
Location - California

Runner-up in WPBT blogger event in October 2004 (can't remember if it was the 3rd or 4th event). Former Jeopardy contestant. All-around poker mediocrity with flashes of above-averageness.

22. * Biggestron
Location - West Coast
23. * L'artiste
Location - Canada

I’m an absolutely pathetic Heads Up player so I’m not expecting to tear the house down or anything. I’ll be Grade A Primo dead money in that thing.

24. * WillWonka
Location - Missouri
25. * FishyMcDonK(Rob)
Location - Canada

I hope I can live up to my screen name and suckout my way to victory.

26. * TanOrpheus
Location -UK
27. * 23Skidoo (Brian)
Location -Georgia

I'm a total fish, enjoy my money.

28. * Shahmat (Sol)
Location -Canada

I really enjoy playing heads up so thought I'd finally start to get involved a little bit in the blogger community. I read a ton of them but usually just in the background and don't comment. Found out about this through doublea's, probably my favorite blog to read beside paul phillips.

29. Guin
Location -Canada
30. * Drewspop (Chris)
Location -Massachusetts
31. * HCR
32. * Wwonka
Location - Massachusetts

Drop the hammer
Peace
Reason for joining - I want in I am seeking revenge on WillWonka

Thanks again!!!