some "collaboration" between players....and neither one finished in the money. But as I've stated before, I usually only play small stakes games. I played the higher stake tourneys in a fit of anger ("steaming"??). But, with instant messaging and NexTel phones, it seems that "partnering" to win would be very, very simple. I need to play more live games...except I'm afraid that I would get so HOOKED!! Thanks, Gene. Bedo