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Saturday's with Pauly
Finally got to play in one of these!!!
PokerStars Tournament #14328904, No Limit Hold'em
Buy-In: $10.00/$1.00
93 players
Total Prize Pool: $930.00
Tournament started - 2005/11/12 - 13:00:00 (ET)
Dear Columbo777,
You finished the tournament in 9th place.
Not bad, just made the money. Was top 3 in chips until I lost back to back races. My 66 lost to AQ (I was the aggressor) and my A6 lost to 33in the BB who must of thought I was on a steal (I was, but it was still a race).
Other than that, I played decent. Helped along the way by a couple of sets which made up for the two times my KK ran into AA.
I REALLY wanted to win, but so does everyone. At least I didn't embarrass myself. And to everyone who played, see you in Vegas baby
sexta-feira, 29 de julho de 2011
Why poker is like an RPG
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An RPG (or role playing game) in the vein of Dark age of Camelot, or Star Wars Battlefield, or the mammoth Everquest are very similar to poker. As you start your character, you have a new world and no experience. You take on lame beginner missions and build experience. After a long while, you make some friends, learn to navigate the world, and finally take on some real challenges. And if you stick with it, you drive your character up to the high levels which allow you move intense adventures. Sound familiar?
Mrs Columbo started her adventure over the Christmas holiday last year. She played at the play money tables for 8 months, building experience, making friends, and becoming emotionally attached to the world she spent so much time in. Recently, she has moved up to the real money micro tables. A small step? hardly. She earned it and she is doing well. She is even placing in some tournaments.
Poker is sort of an RPG for non-gamers. The biggest difference being that you decide when you are ready to move up instead of some artificial time scale called "exp". And its risk-reward based. Move up before you ready and your bankroll suffers. I bet the RPG crowd could learn alot from this.
Point? well, let me digress a bit and make another one. Party Poker is going to ruin everything. When they took their poker site public, they added the pressure of growth revenues. That cuased the company to look for more ways to generate growth (income). They introduced blackjack and side bets. And that's gambling. Its not game play based on skill, its plain gambling. And it marks the beginning of the end. Soon we will see the negative backlash that comes with gambling, then regulation based on the lost tax revenues, and then decline of ease of online play, then when the boom ends, the brick casinos start to offer less card room space.
These things swing like pendulums and if you dont believe it, then you're simple too young to have seen it all before.
(and now to tie these two together) Just like each RPG explodes with popularity, it is always replaced by the "newest and shinyest" version. Its just a matter of time. And poker will lose ground to other activities, namely everything else in the world. Its explosive moment in the sun may change the landscape forever, but certainly will not remain the dominant force it is now. That's why we remember things like "the 80s" as the 80s.
And one more thing.... LIONS WIN!!! LIONS WIN!!!
Goodnight Columbo Or more to the point
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Or more to the point, Good night for the Columbos. Mrs Columbo decided on a whim to download absolute poker and based on free roll rumors. To test the software, she shunned her family and entered a 2000 person freeroll. The result? I had to make my own dinner and she took FIRST. Vegas beware!
Then, a friend came in from out of town. He is a big card player, but does not play online. He HAD to play in the casino. So, for the FIRST time, I went to MotorCity Casino to play cards. I WANTED to play Omaha, but they only had Hold Em this evening. G opted for the no max buy in table. Me? I waited for the 50/200 buy in. Good call, as G busted out of his bankroll before I got my seat!!
Its a 1/2/2 blind structure where the button pays $1 and both blinds $2. Plus the $6 per half hour table fee. I fold the first 30 hands, so I bled off $25 bucks before I got my biggest hand of the night KJo. I had PAID ATENTION though. I had a good read on EVERYONE, including what I call the PAIN POINT. The pain point is the pre-flop raise that gets the junk to fold without wasting a single chip. I noticed that a raise to $7 accomplished the same as a raise as high as $12 or $15. So I raised it up to $7 from EP. There were 2 callers. The flop is J93 rainbow and I check. The button, who played "crane" style, bets out $20. (Crane style is someone who sticks there neck out for pots, but withdrawls when someone plays back at them, thinking they are beat.) He was very consistent with his pattern. When I raise it to $40, he thinks and thinks. But he was a young kid and I expected I could not lose either way here. I think he had QJ, but he put me on KK because it was the first hand I played all night. He folded. (hopefully he folded AJ). He asked me what I had and I did not tell him. He tried to act like it did not bother him, but it did.
I am even, and on comes the return of El-Foldo. I get to see a flop with ATs (my best hand of the evening? or KJo?) and fold to action by two post flop. Then, on the button, for some inexplicable reason, its limped around to me. I get to play on the button for $1 more?! Ok, any two cards then I guess. I am playing J4o.
The flop is T44. The BB bets $10 and only I call. The turn is an Ace. He checks, I bet $20 and he calls. (big pot for a me, a guy playing only his second turn card of the evening.) The river is a blank undercard and the BB checks again. The pot is big enough to try and get a good value bet in. But I don't like to showdown if I can avoid it, so I bet $50 expecting him to fold. Instead he check-raises me another $50. I stop for a split second to process the following information:
1. He is a decent player, but has pushed 2 hands on the river and gotten the opponent to fold. He also seems to undervalue kickers as evidenced by the Ax hands he has played.
2. It makes no sense to me to check-raise, what is in effect now, only 1/4 of the pot. He would have to have a boat to justify that.
3. He would have had to make the boat on the river, based on my read of his play. If not, his raise was donkey-ish.
In the end (which was 1 second), I decided that I believed he had a 4 with a bad kicker and put me on AT due to my tight image. He forgot I was able to play for HALF a limp.
After I say call and push the stack in, he looks at me as if to rub it in and says, "I have the 4". I don't even wait for him to show after he says that. I simply flip over my J4. The dealer says, "Trip fours with a pretty good kicker". I did not even have to look up, I knew he was mucking his cards.
THREE hours at the casino, played THREE hands to the TURN or farther, and had an ROI of 50%. Ugly? Who else can say they played cards for 3 hours, never had a starting hand better than KJo, and left a winner?
Survival first, the profits will come. Of course, I lost $9 ealier in the day playing low limit RAZZ, but let's not talk about that.
Or more to the point, Good night for the Columbos. Mrs Columbo decided on a whim to download absolute poker and based on free roll rumors. To test the software, she shunned her family and entered a 2000 person freeroll. The result? I had to make my own dinner and she took FIRST. Vegas beware!
Then, a friend came in from out of town. He is a big card player, but does not play online. He HAD to play in the casino. So, for the FIRST time, I went to MotorCity Casino to play cards. I WANTED to play Omaha, but they only had Hold Em this evening. G opted for the no max buy in table. Me? I waited for the 50/200 buy in. Good call, as G busted out of his bankroll before I got my seat!!
Its a 1/2/2 blind structure where the button pays $1 and both blinds $2. Plus the $6 per half hour table fee. I fold the first 30 hands, so I bled off $25 bucks before I got my biggest hand of the night KJo. I had PAID ATENTION though. I had a good read on EVERYONE, including what I call the PAIN POINT. The pain point is the pre-flop raise that gets the junk to fold without wasting a single chip. I noticed that a raise to $7 accomplished the same as a raise as high as $12 or $15. So I raised it up to $7 from EP. There were 2 callers. The flop is J93 rainbow and I check. The button, who played "crane" style, bets out $20. (Crane style is someone who sticks there neck out for pots, but withdrawls when someone plays back at them, thinking they are beat.) He was very consistent with his pattern. When I raise it to $40, he thinks and thinks. But he was a young kid and I expected I could not lose either way here. I think he had QJ, but he put me on KK because it was the first hand I played all night. He folded. (hopefully he folded AJ). He asked me what I had and I did not tell him. He tried to act like it did not bother him, but it did.
I am even, and on comes the return of El-Foldo. I get to see a flop with ATs (my best hand of the evening? or KJo?) and fold to action by two post flop. Then, on the button, for some inexplicable reason, its limped around to me. I get to play on the button for $1 more?! Ok, any two cards then I guess. I am playing J4o.
The flop is T44. The BB bets $10 and only I call. The turn is an Ace. He checks, I bet $20 and he calls. (big pot for a me, a guy playing only his second turn card of the evening.) The river is a blank undercard and the BB checks again. The pot is big enough to try and get a good value bet in. But I don't like to showdown if I can avoid it, so I bet $50 expecting him to fold. Instead he check-raises me another $50. I stop for a split second to process the following information:
1. He is a decent player, but has pushed 2 hands on the river and gotten the opponent to fold. He also seems to undervalue kickers as evidenced by the Ax hands he has played.
2. It makes no sense to me to check-raise, what is in effect now, only 1/4 of the pot. He would have to have a boat to justify that.
3. He would have had to make the boat on the river, based on my read of his play. If not, his raise was donkey-ish.
In the end (which was 1 second), I decided that I believed he had a 4 with a bad kicker and put me on AT due to my tight image. He forgot I was able to play for HALF a limp.
After I say call and push the stack in, he looks at me as if to rub it in and says, "I have the 4". I don't even wait for him to show after he says that. I simply flip over my J4. The dealer says, "Trip fours with a pretty good kicker". I did not even have to look up, I knew he was mucking his cards.
THREE hours at the casino, played THREE hands to the TURN or farther, and had an ROI of 50%. Ugly? Who else can say they played cards for 3 hours, never had a starting hand better than KJo, and left a winner?
Survival first, the profits will come. Of course, I lost $9 ealier in the day playing low limit RAZZ, but let's not talk about that.
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Are you interested in a hat??? Just let me know that you'll cough up somewhere around $15-$18 bucks and I'll pack you one in my suitcase!!! There are TWO styles to choose from and they feature the WPBT logo. I am selling them at COST because I am ONLY doing this because I think its really cool.
There are two styles, table felt green with brown rail visor, and of course black. The green came out WAY cooler than expected.
Take a look and email me or post a comment with your blogger name and I'll order you one.
Are you interested in a hat??? Just let me know that you'll cough up somewhere around $15-$18 bucks and I'll pack you one in my suitcase!!! There are TWO styles to choose from and they feature the WPBT logo. I am selling them at COST because I am ONLY doing this because I think its really cool.
There are two styles, table felt green with brown rail visor, and of course black. The green came out WAY cooler than expected.
Take a look and email me or post a comment with your blogger name and I'll order you one.
Open the kimono
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I told everyone that I would share some of my memory mneumonics that I use to classify players at the table. I will be playing O8B all this week, so I thought this would be a good time for this...
Memory Mnemonics for holdings
FIRST a recap of "simple-solid":
Pre-Flop [remember the GAP concept after level 2]
AA, KK : Can min raise to keep field (2.5x-3x)
QQ, JJ, TT: raise for value, not to reduce field (3x)
AK, AQs, AJs, KQs: Must raise to reduce field. (3x-3.5x)
99, KTs, QJs, KJs, ATs, AQo, JTs : FTAraise (3x), call any <5xbb raise (& <5% of stack) Suited connector (56s+), Suited 1 gap >7, pocket pair, ATs, A9s, A8s : play with position (or anytime in PL) for <5% of stack
2 gap or 3 gap, suited ace or King, 2 face : <3xbb raise or FTA raise 3xBB, in LP
Flop (what are they calling with?)
Continuation bet if you were FTA raiser, you are FTA now, and there are 2- opponents (monster or big draw can check-raise)
Probe bet (¼ pot) vs. ½ pot bet (only make these two bets)
Post Flop bets based on number of opponents (2-), table dynamic (tight), current image(not loose), and position(LP), stack size.
Turn (watch pot size, apply pressure or get out)
Raise at least ½ the pot if the player makes the same turn bet as the flop bet (shows weakness or inexperience).
FTA Bet or Call probe bets with any draw (top pair w/bad kicker, pair with over-card, middle pair with draw)
FTA Bet or Raise probe bet 2x with top pair w/good kicker, two pair
FTA Bet (just under ½ pot) or Re-Raise (his bet size) any action with a monster hand (set, open draw, flush draw, trips)
OK. Like Phil Helmuth has his base “animal” categorization system, I too have a system for remembering how a player will play certain hands. I have adopted the chopsocky system.
Similar, but more intricate than the animal system, it associates silly kung fu moves (colorfully named after wacky, improbable animal actions such as “snake in the eagle’s claw” or “tiger dancing drunk”) with players to help remember how a player will react in a given situation or how they play hands.
This allows me to associate MOVES with a player instead of your typical (rock, tight/weak, LAG, tight/aggressive) categories of play-styles. The nice thing about this method is that you can make up new ones on the fly and add them to your list.
Here are my list (a work in progress) or basic types: The animals are based on Chinese folklore attributes, not “Anglo” ones. I also referenced the 4 elements just for those of you who know this folklore.
Animals themselves (starting requirements and play-styles)
• Turtle (aka mouse) – patient and rock-like pre-flop. Plays slow (only comes at you with big cards, only raises when ahead).
• Dragon (fire) – Very dangerous and aggressive post-flop. Maybe tight aggressive, but understands to mix up play and loosen up with position. Will make more complex moves. WILL put players on hands and get it right. Most dangerous at the table.
• Viper (aka serpent) – Plays by the book (solid tight aggressive), but slowplays big hands (see snake).
• Snake (earth element) – Tight (coiled). Typically plays “by the book” pre-flop. Tight/Aggressive.
• Grasshopper (aka panther) – a decision maker. Still learning, but not stupid. Solid, but basic. Online internet qualifiers are often grasshoppers. Typically has played less than 2 years.
• Mongoose – an intermediate player who can dispatch snakes and vipers by playing back at them with re-raises, but has little additional creativity. A post beginner.
• Leopard (water element) - It relies on speed and aggression. The leopard attacks with a relentless series of attacks, unconcerned about blocking or being hit. LAG! Will rip through a weak table like a tidal wave.
• Black Tiger (metal element) – Looks to intimidate players, bully. (in chopsocky, the tiger styles are preferred by bad guys.) Likes to pick on short stacks and tight players (dead money) only. Will often clash with Leopards and Eagles.
• Monkey – someone who is constantly jumping around and changing gears but is too good to be a leopard. (Flack, Hansen, etc.) Hard to get a read on.
• Hound (aka hound dog) – Likes to hang around and play speculative hands (NL only). Loves drawing hands. Then tries to look weak (like he is drawing) with big hands. (Negraneau)
• Phoenix – likes to fire out pots, especially on uncontested pots. Will play tight when below avg, loose when above avg.
• Crane (wood element) - Likes to see cheap flops and will often limp, even FTA. Weaker as the levels progress. They look to avoid conflict and will defer to a show of strength unless they are on a big draw or a made hand (or are uncontested). Not always Weak/tight though. Very common at low stakes NL in Brick and Mortar.
• Panda - A calling station or Loose chaser.
• Eagle – tries/likes to be table captain. Physical behavior (touching chips, telling the dealer things) is also a good indicator of this. You can play mental games with these players.
Example:
Snake in the Eagle’s shadow - a tight solid player who is waiting for the table captain to knock out players.
Now when you assign a mental note to a player, you are unlikely to forget it.
I told everyone that I would share some of my memory mneumonics that I use to classify players at the table. I will be playing O8B all this week, so I thought this would be a good time for this...
Memory Mnemonics for holdings
FIRST a recap of "simple-solid":
Pre-Flop [remember the GAP concept after level 2]
AA, KK : Can min raise to keep field (2.5x-3x)
QQ, JJ, TT: raise for value, not to reduce field (3x)
AK, AQs, AJs, KQs: Must raise to reduce field. (3x-3.5x)
99, KTs, QJs, KJs, ATs, AQo, JTs : FTAraise (3x), call any <5xbb raise (& <5% of stack) Suited connector (56s+), Suited 1 gap >7, pocket pair, ATs, A9s, A8s : play with position (or anytime in PL) for <5% of stack
2 gap or 3 gap, suited ace or King, 2 face : <3xbb raise or FTA raise 3xBB, in LP
Flop (what are they calling with?)
Continuation bet if you were FTA raiser, you are FTA now, and there are 2- opponents (monster or big draw can check-raise)
Probe bet (¼ pot) vs. ½ pot bet (only make these two bets)
Post Flop bets based on number of opponents (2-), table dynamic (tight), current image(not loose), and position(LP), stack size.
Turn (watch pot size, apply pressure or get out)
Raise at least ½ the pot if the player makes the same turn bet as the flop bet (shows weakness or inexperience).
FTA Bet or Call probe bets with any draw (top pair w/bad kicker, pair with over-card, middle pair with draw)
FTA Bet or Raise probe bet 2x with top pair w/good kicker, two pair
FTA Bet (just under ½ pot) or Re-Raise (his bet size) any action with a monster hand (set, open draw, flush draw, trips)
OK. Like Phil Helmuth has his base “animal” categorization system, I too have a system for remembering how a player will play certain hands. I have adopted the chopsocky system.
Similar, but more intricate than the animal system, it associates silly kung fu moves (colorfully named after wacky, improbable animal actions such as “snake in the eagle’s claw” or “tiger dancing drunk”) with players to help remember how a player will react in a given situation or how they play hands.
This allows me to associate MOVES with a player instead of your typical (rock, tight/weak, LAG, tight/aggressive) categories of play-styles. The nice thing about this method is that you can make up new ones on the fly and add them to your list.
Here are my list (a work in progress) or basic types: The animals are based on Chinese folklore attributes, not “Anglo” ones. I also referenced the 4 elements just for those of you who know this folklore.
Animals themselves (starting requirements and play-styles)
• Turtle (aka mouse) – patient and rock-like pre-flop. Plays slow (only comes at you with big cards, only raises when ahead).
• Dragon (fire) – Very dangerous and aggressive post-flop. Maybe tight aggressive, but understands to mix up play and loosen up with position. Will make more complex moves. WILL put players on hands and get it right. Most dangerous at the table.
• Viper (aka serpent) – Plays by the book (solid tight aggressive), but slowplays big hands (see snake).
• Snake (earth element) – Tight (coiled). Typically plays “by the book” pre-flop. Tight/Aggressive.
• Grasshopper (aka panther) – a decision maker. Still learning, but not stupid. Solid, but basic. Online internet qualifiers are often grasshoppers. Typically has played less than 2 years.
• Mongoose – an intermediate player who can dispatch snakes and vipers by playing back at them with re-raises, but has little additional creativity. A post beginner.
• Leopard (water element) - It relies on speed and aggression. The leopard attacks with a relentless series of attacks, unconcerned about blocking or being hit. LAG! Will rip through a weak table like a tidal wave.
• Black Tiger (metal element) – Looks to intimidate players, bully. (in chopsocky, the tiger styles are preferred by bad guys.) Likes to pick on short stacks and tight players (dead money) only. Will often clash with Leopards and Eagles.
• Monkey – someone who is constantly jumping around and changing gears but is too good to be a leopard. (Flack, Hansen, etc.) Hard to get a read on.
• Hound (aka hound dog) – Likes to hang around and play speculative hands (NL only). Loves drawing hands. Then tries to look weak (like he is drawing) with big hands. (Negraneau)
• Phoenix – likes to fire out pots, especially on uncontested pots. Will play tight when below avg, loose when above avg.
• Crane (wood element) - Likes to see cheap flops and will often limp, even FTA. Weaker as the levels progress. They look to avoid conflict and will defer to a show of strength unless they are on a big draw or a made hand (or are uncontested). Not always Weak/tight though. Very common at low stakes NL in Brick and Mortar.
• Panda - A calling station or Loose chaser.
• Eagle – tries/likes to be table captain. Physical behavior (touching chips, telling the dealer things) is also a good indicator of this. You can play mental games with these players.
Example:
Snake in the Eagle’s shadow - a tight solid player who is waiting for the table captain to knock out players.
Now when you assign a mental note to a player, you are unlikely to forget it.
Entered 3 SnGs last night
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Entered 3 SnGs last night. $10 NLHE 3 table, $5 NLHE 2 table short handed (6 players at a table max), and a $2 O8B. Total cost = $19
Finished JUST in the money in two of them for a return of $31. A 63% ROI.
I probably could have done better, but I was playing two at once AND had the GB/Viks game on.
Here's the thing. I have gotten good enough that since I rarely do anything stupid, I can often "simple-stupid" (see previous post) my way into the money. I usually start to pay attention at level 3 or at final table. Cavalier I know, but it was recreational. (Poor excuse). I need to concentrate on reading more. And you know what makes you work at that? O8B
Entered 3 SnGs last night. $10 NLHE 3 table, $5 NLHE 2 table short handed (6 players at a table max), and a $2 O8B. Total cost = $19
Finished JUST in the money in two of them for a return of $31. A 63% ROI.
I probably could have done better, but I was playing two at once AND had the GB/Viks game on.
Here's the thing. I have gotten good enough that since I rarely do anything stupid, I can often "simple-stupid" (see previous post) my way into the money. I usually start to pay attention at level 3 or at final table. Cavalier I know, but it was recreational. (Poor excuse). I need to concentrate on reading more. And you know what makes you work at that? O8B
two of us called the short stack all in.
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COLUMBO= NOOB they all typed. He folded to my min bet and I took the hand. Then, I went on to take rest of their money. Monkey was a very predictable player, and it hurt him and I played him like a harmonica while Mrs columbo swaeted the heads-up final. He started with a 3 to 1 chip lead, but that did not last long. He eventually got AA and slowplayed it, which let me trip my TP on the river.
Did I forget to mention the best part. At one point, I made a bad call and was left with a measly $465 chips and an M of 1 with 11 left? I short stack played them almost to the point of feeling guilty. No one understood anything above level 1 thinking and more importantly, I noticed this fact! I am learning. What is the world coming too?
Listening to the Lord Admiral poker podcast (link on right)? If not, shame on you. Plus, visit those links. There are some important blogs out there you should be reading.
Its the night before thanksgiving and the family was NOT invited to the mother in laws tomorrow. Why? Who knows, but it makes for an interesting holiday. So, I made the stuffing and bought a turkey today. How hard can it be? We go to the thanksgiving day parade each year in Detroit and this year it should be a nipple-chipping 20 degrees. Then, I get the watch the Lions thrash around the field like a fish playing every hand in the hopes of hitting something. Then, my own turkey dinner. Now that I think about it, not so bad, eh?
COLUMBO= NOOB they all typed. He folded to my min bet and I took the hand. Then, I went on to take rest of their money. Monkey was a very predictable player, and it hurt him and I played him like a harmonica while Mrs columbo swaeted the heads-up final. He started with a 3 to 1 chip lead, but that did not last long. He eventually got AA and slowplayed it, which let me trip my TP on the river.
Did I forget to mention the best part. At one point, I made a bad call and was left with a measly $465 chips and an M of 1 with 11 left? I short stack played them almost to the point of feeling guilty. No one understood anything above level 1 thinking and more importantly, I noticed this fact! I am learning. What is the world coming too?
Listening to the Lord Admiral poker podcast (link on right)? If not, shame on you. Plus, visit those links. There are some important blogs out there you should be reading.
Its the night before thanksgiving and the family was NOT invited to the mother in laws tomorrow. Why? Who knows, but it makes for an interesting holiday. So, I made the stuffing and bought a turkey today. How hard can it be? We go to the thanksgiving day parade each year in Detroit and this year it should be a nipple-chipping 20 degrees. Then, I get the watch the Lions thrash around the field like a fish playing every hand in the hopes of hitting something. Then, my own turkey dinner. Now that I think about it, not so bad, eh?
The Trials and Tribulations of O8B
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2 O8B table tournament, with a rebuy or add-in after level 2. 10k in chips, add-on is also 10k. I play a simple double-suited hand Earlier, before everyone remembers Hands That big win in Omaha. Sure enough, my 9s2sxx in the BB hits a flush on the turn and the two pair chases it down. The low and I split a pot That was bigger than it Should have been.
On the next hand, I hit a K high flush on the flop and the low has not gotten there yet. I start to be Cautious of the Ace, but the others just Pls call, I figure the King is good. This may have been a mistake, Because it assumes the others That Knew That in O8B you would always bet the made flush with three players in the pot. The low but did not get there and I scooped a pot while a player broke forcing him to re-buy.
I make-a disciplined fold with two suited JTT8 Because of a raise from the button and i had no Ace. O8B, be Weary of not having an Ace in your hand.
I play a nut low draw on the flop, but the turn bet is too big and I am not going to chase. Fold.
Someone comes in late, sits down and his set on the flop makes a boat on the turn. He triples up my chip lead and never returns. BUT, more on this later.
It is at this point That I assessed my situation. There are already two players knocked out (and it's a rebuy tournament!) The add-on is 10k and I already have over 20k. I Decide to slow down and only play the top ten hands. I also Make a note That this table is ESPECIALLY susceptible to the check-raise, as the last to act ALWAYS fires at the pot. I hope to get a chance to use this.
I get into a discussion with the player on my left about O8B draws. He pushes in what I Consider Marginal Situations and he claims he is a favorite. For example QJ83 and 2 vs. hearts. a board with two diamonds with QT23. He has two pair and can not make-low. How can you possible think you're a favorite here? There is no straight or flush made yet, but even if They Do not get there, you can not take the low. So you are betting to drive out THREE draws. Seems like you are giving away money here. Yet in the other hands We discuss, he is the one pushing with the draw. And again claims to be the favorite. I enjoy the debate, but it seems a to upset him so I drop it.
I fold A25T with three hearts to a pre-flop raise 3xBB Because it seems a scoop Unlikely That I can with this hand. The flop was Q85 all clubs and I would have lost to the guy Both WHO makes a wheel on the River.
I take the add-ins. I have $ 35k and the avg is $ 20k
I lost $ 5k pushing AA with a low draw. The low does not get there and Neither does my flush. I lose to a straight (no low).
Called $ wk with a low draw. Check-called the flop. Debated raising, but wanted my hand to get there first. The turn makes my nut low and then I start betting. Three players saw the river card, and then I split with the high hand.
Worse miss of the night: I fold A57J with the suited Ace. I fold for no reason in LP Because of the lack of coordinated hand. I have about a 6% chance of being Able to play this post-flop. So I fold it. The spring board a 7 farm and I would have made quads with no low hand to split with. Oh well. I COULD have limped in LP with That hand, but the man That would be sloppy play.
We are playing 7 handed and I have $ 28k vs. avg of $ 21k
I get AAK2 with two hearts. I raise 3xBB and get two callers. The flop is K92 rainbow and I figure the AA may hold up! When They Both check, the I Decide to bet the pot and take it now. They Both fold.
My A235 A238 Pls loses to no one hit the board at all and there was no low. That's right, in Omaha I lost to an Ace high.
We are now 6 handed and playing tight has bled me down to avg.
I fold 336J in BB to a raise.
2 O8B table tournament, with a rebuy or add-in after level 2. 10k in chips, add-on is also 10k. I play a simple double-suited hand Earlier, before everyone remembers Hands That big win in Omaha. Sure enough, my 9s2sxx in the BB hits a flush on the turn and the two pair chases it down. The low and I split a pot That was bigger than it Should have been.
On the next hand, I hit a K high flush on the flop and the low has not gotten there yet. I start to be Cautious of the Ace, but the others just Pls call, I figure the King is good. This may have been a mistake, Because it assumes the others That Knew That in O8B you would always bet the made flush with three players in the pot. The low but did not get there and I scooped a pot while a player broke forcing him to re-buy.
I make-a disciplined fold with two suited JTT8 Because of a raise from the button and i had no Ace. O8B, be Weary of not having an Ace in your hand.
I play a nut low draw on the flop, but the turn bet is too big and I am not going to chase. Fold.
Someone comes in late, sits down and his set on the flop makes a boat on the turn. He triples up my chip lead and never returns. BUT, more on this later.
It is at this point That I assessed my situation. There are already two players knocked out (and it's a rebuy tournament!) The add-on is 10k and I already have over 20k. I Decide to slow down and only play the top ten hands. I also Make a note That this table is ESPECIALLY susceptible to the check-raise, as the last to act ALWAYS fires at the pot. I hope to get a chance to use this.
I get into a discussion with the player on my left about O8B draws. He pushes in what I Consider Marginal Situations and he claims he is a favorite. For example QJ83 and 2 vs. hearts. a board with two diamonds with QT23. He has two pair and can not make-low. How can you possible think you're a favorite here? There is no straight or flush made yet, but even if They Do not get there, you can not take the low. So you are betting to drive out THREE draws. Seems like you are giving away money here. Yet in the other hands We discuss, he is the one pushing with the draw. And again claims to be the favorite. I enjoy the debate, but it seems a to upset him so I drop it.
I fold A25T with three hearts to a pre-flop raise 3xBB Because it seems a scoop Unlikely That I can with this hand. The flop was Q85 all clubs and I would have lost to the guy Both WHO makes a wheel on the River.
I take the add-ins. I have $ 35k and the avg is $ 20k
I lost $ 5k pushing AA with a low draw. The low does not get there and Neither does my flush. I lose to a straight (no low).
Called $ wk with a low draw. Check-called the flop. Debated raising, but wanted my hand to get there first. The turn makes my nut low and then I start betting. Three players saw the river card, and then I split with the high hand.
Worse miss of the night: I fold A57J with the suited Ace. I fold for no reason in LP Because of the lack of coordinated hand. I have about a 6% chance of being Able to play this post-flop. So I fold it. The spring board a 7 farm and I would have made quads with no low hand to split with. Oh well. I COULD have limped in LP with That hand, but the man That would be sloppy play.
We are playing 7 handed and I have $ 28k vs. avg of $ 21k
I get AAK2 with two hearts. I raise 3xBB and get two callers. The flop is K92 rainbow and I figure the AA may hold up! When They Both check, the I Decide to bet the pot and take it now. They Both fold.
My A235 A238 Pls loses to no one hit the board at all and there was no low. That's right, in Omaha I lost to an Ace high.
We are now 6 handed and playing tight has bled me down to avg.
I fold 336J in BB to a raise.
Is it getting fishy again out there?
Casino Backlink MF9EPGXYU49A Is it getting fishy again out there?
I was tricked into thinking last night I was at a tight table. Because I did not want everyone to fold, I min raised with KK from MP. Rare, but I did it. I got a caller from the LP and the BB. The flop was 556. The BB takes a stab at it and I raise. The LP pushes all-in and I was not surprised he turned up the Pls 5. But was it 56s? A5s or event? Nope. J5s. Hmmm, what am I to think?
First of all, sure it was "bad form" to raise it only 2xBB. But I suspect he would have also Called 3x. Not sure, but there it is.
And yes, Pls someone goes all-in Halfway through a 5 table SNG and you suspect its not a bluff.
But I think the big mistake is not profiling players. I assume everyone is playing simple-solid. Would I call a raise (even a min raise) with J5s? No, but I would not have even limped at this stage with J5s. Either I am raising for a steal or folding. And its too early to steal.
If someone Will call a raise with J5s and I do not realize it, there are 1 of 2 Reasons:
1. I just got moved to the table
or
2. I am watching the football / family guy while I play.
In this case, it was Both. I Blame # 1. But it was still a wake-up call that i need to pay attention like I do in the live games.
I was tricked into thinking last night I was at a tight table. Because I did not want everyone to fold, I min raised with KK from MP. Rare, but I did it. I got a caller from the LP and the BB. The flop was 556. The BB takes a stab at it and I raise. The LP pushes all-in and I was not surprised he turned up the Pls 5. But was it 56s? A5s or event? Nope. J5s. Hmmm, what am I to think?
First of all, sure it was "bad form" to raise it only 2xBB. But I suspect he would have also Called 3x. Not sure, but there it is.
And yes, Pls someone goes all-in Halfway through a 5 table SNG and you suspect its not a bluff.
But I think the big mistake is not profiling players. I assume everyone is playing simple-solid. Would I call a raise (even a min raise) with J5s? No, but I would not have even limped at this stage with J5s. Either I am raising for a steal or folding. And its too early to steal.
If someone Will call a raise with J5s and I do not realize it, there are 1 of 2 Reasons:
1. I just got moved to the table
or
2. I am watching the football / family guy while I play.
In this case, it was Both. I Blame # 1. But it was still a wake-up call that i need to pay attention like I do in the live games.
Ever pitch a perfect game?
Casino Backlink MF9EPGXYU49A Ever pitch a perfect game?
Well, I just CAME close. I pitched a one-hitter. I played a 5 table SNG and made zero Mistakes for a long time. I was below average the entire way, but dodged Had monsters (AA twice) at every turn. Then, with 12 left, I double up to avg. Then, I steal my way to above avg with 11 left. I had properly Identified the changing table to tight and stole Them blind.
I was stealing so much, that Pls it was folded to me in the SB, I decided to limp with QJo just so the BB Would not attack me. He checks and We see a flop of 442. And he proceeds to let me bet the flop and the turn and check-calls. The turn was the Jack, so I suspect I am ahead. The river is an Ace and he checks, I bet and he check-Raises. Now he re-raised only 1 / 3 of the pot, but I Called. Stoopid. I KNOW I am beat here, but with what? He flip the nuts BB with 42.
Just then the tables merge to one and I notice That I Could have folded my way to the money in 6th. Instead, I blow my no-hitter by giving up a home run. And that is saying a lot considering how much I hate baseball.
Well, I just CAME close. I pitched a one-hitter. I played a 5 table SNG and made zero Mistakes for a long time. I was below average the entire way, but dodged Had monsters (AA twice) at every turn. Then, with 12 left, I double up to avg. Then, I steal my way to above avg with 11 left. I had properly Identified the changing table to tight and stole Them blind.
I was stealing so much, that Pls it was folded to me in the SB, I decided to limp with QJo just so the BB Would not attack me. He checks and We see a flop of 442. And he proceeds to let me bet the flop and the turn and check-calls. The turn was the Jack, so I suspect I am ahead. The river is an Ace and he checks, I bet and he check-Raises. Now he re-raised only 1 / 3 of the pot, but I Called. Stoopid. I KNOW I am beat here, but with what? He flip the nuts BB with 42.
Just then the tables merge to one and I notice That I Could have folded my way to the money in 6th. Instead, I blow my no-hitter by giving up a home run. And that is saying a lot considering how much I hate baseball.
WPBT event warm up?
Casino Backlink MF9EPGXYU49A WPBT event warm up?
ok, not really. More of a $ 1 lottery tournament with 1200 entries. I cashed, despite being crippled twice. But this was by far my favorite hand:
Tournament Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) still Relatively early on.
Seat # 1 is the button
Seat 1: (4600 in chips)
Seat 2: (8255 in chips)
Seat 3: (2670 in chips)
Seat 4: (13 310 in chips)
Seat 5: (7077 in chips) = quadrupled up and crippled me earler
Seat 6: (4648 in chips)
Seat 7: Columbo777 (2225 in chips) have scratched and clawed my way back to avg.
Seat 8: (2845 in chips)
Seat 9: (1635 in chips)
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to Columbo777 [Qd Js]
Folds
Folds
Folds
Columbo777: 150 calls - two face cards at a tight table. Should I raise here, but call Because I intend to throw this hand away on any raise. Still, it was a mistake to allow the blinds to see a free flop. I Could have atleast raised to 2xBB.
Folds
Folds
Folds
SB: 75 calls
BB: checks
myself and the blinds see a flop, the pot is $ 450
*** Flop *** [9h 8c Kd] <'s gut shot straight draw. SB: checks BB: checks Columbo777: checks I Decide not to the make myself pay to draw. Plus, They Probably have nothing and I have no need to win the blinds here. I want to win a bigger pot, so I am going to draw and bet the turn if They check. They bet and if I fold, I throw away an opportunity here as I only win the equivalent of an extra M. It's early so I'll take a FREE chance here from position. Consider me the villian here now. *** TURN *** [9h 8c Kd] [Th] bing-bang-o o SB: Batch 300 wow! thanks! I also know he will from now call a reasonable re-raise. BB: Folds Columbo777: Raises 300 to 600 I think Will he call a reasonable re-reaise, so I make-a weak one like I am stupid. I hope he puts me on a bluff or a donkey play. SB: calls 300 Should the warning signs have gone off, but They did not! The pot is now $ 1,650 (and attractive) *** RIVER *** [9h 8c Kd Th] [2d] THUD. a totally ROCK! I hope he has a set with like 88! SB: checks why? Nothing but a bluff? Has he given up? With the nuts here, what can I bet and get paid off? I am going to the make a weak bet, and Hope that if he does not have J7 (in the which he is calling / raising no matter what), that Will he think it's a bluff and he will from the call with a King. Columbo777: Batch 750 sheepishly SB: Raises 900 to 1650 oh my, he has J7! Columbo777: calls 725 and is all-i .
ok, not really. More of a $ 1 lottery tournament with 1200 entries. I cashed, despite being crippled twice. But this was by far my favorite hand:
Tournament Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) still Relatively early on.
Seat # 1 is the button
Seat 1: (4600 in chips)
Seat 2: (8255 in chips)
Seat 3: (2670 in chips)
Seat 4: (13 310 in chips)
Seat 5: (7077 in chips) = quadrupled up and crippled me earler
Seat 6: (4648 in chips)
Seat 7: Columbo777 (2225 in chips) have scratched and clawed my way back to avg.
Seat 8: (2845 in chips)
Seat 9: (1635 in chips)
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to Columbo777 [Qd Js]
Folds
Folds
Folds
Columbo777: 150 calls - two face cards at a tight table. Should I raise here, but call Because I intend to throw this hand away on any raise. Still, it was a mistake to allow the blinds to see a free flop. I Could have atleast raised to 2xBB.
Folds
Folds
Folds
SB: 75 calls
BB: checks
myself and the blinds see a flop, the pot is $ 450
*** Flop *** [9h 8c Kd] <'s gut shot straight draw. SB: checks BB: checks Columbo777: checks I Decide not to the make myself pay to draw. Plus, They Probably have nothing and I have no need to win the blinds here. I want to win a bigger pot, so I am going to draw and bet the turn if They check. They bet and if I fold, I throw away an opportunity here as I only win the equivalent of an extra M. It's early so I'll take a FREE chance here from position. Consider me the villian here now. *** TURN *** [9h 8c Kd] [Th] bing-bang-o o SB: Batch 300 wow! thanks! I also know he will from now call a reasonable re-raise. BB: Folds Columbo777: Raises 300 to 600 I think Will he call a reasonable re-reaise, so I make-a weak one like I am stupid. I hope he puts me on a bluff or a donkey play. SB: calls 300 Should the warning signs have gone off, but They did not! The pot is now $ 1,650 (and attractive) *** RIVER *** [9h 8c Kd Th] [2d] THUD. a totally ROCK! I hope he has a set with like 88! SB: checks why? Nothing but a bluff? Has he given up? With the nuts here, what can I bet and get paid off? I am going to the make a weak bet, and Hope that if he does not have J7 (in the which he is calling / raising no matter what), that Will he think it's a bluff and he will from the call with a King. Columbo777: Batch 750 sheepishly SB: Raises 900 to 1650 oh my, he has J7! Columbo777: calls 725 and is all-i .
I am playing in only my second $ 20 180 player tournament
Casino Backlink MF9EPGXYU49A Public Stoning. Step right up!
That's right folks, line right up and throw stones at the Hypocrite. Get a good one. Wind up good. Aim for the face. I Deserve it. I feel like the Houston Oilers blowing the 42 point lead vs.. That the Bills in a playoff game years ago.
I am playing in only my second $ 20 180 player tournament (well, I am a wannabe) ever. This was a big step up for me, but I am taking to heart DoubleAs mantra of playing the higher levels to get better. And I did get better.
I was below average most of the way, as I am a tighter player. At one point my Q dropped below .5 and I thought I was done. But the chip and a chair. I NEVER give up. I fought back to below average. Then, just before the break, I get a nice run of bad callers for ALL Their chips.
I have TP, get Called by Mid-pair. I get and overpair, get Called by TP. Then, inexplicably, I get Called by Kd5d Pls I go all in from the BB with TT. The flop has a Q, the turn the fourth diamond, and then the river Gives him the flush ... and me the boat. (I thought i had lost the hand!) Then, I break a player FOURTH Pls AJ hits my TP on the flop and he CALLS my big bet with nothing but an Ace.
At break # 2 I am the chip leader. (I made the swing from .5 to chip leader in 10 minutes.) There are 25 left and 18 places pay. I can not blow this possible, can I? Warning: NO BAD BEAT STORY COMING. But this is going to be painful. Today's word? "Eviscerate".
Level IX (300/600) - 22 left, 18 spots paid - AVG stack = 11k
Seat # 6 is the button
Seat 1: (7609 in chips)
Seat 4: (24 092 in chips)
Seat 5: (14 835 in chips)
Seat 6: (28 953 in chips) the new chip leader going into the hand.
Seat 7: (8052 in chips) this guy covered Pls Had me he gave me 80% of his chips with the K5s Earlier PRE-flop call.
Seat 8: Columbo777 (17 886 in chips) about 4th in chips overall.
Seat 9: (10 547 in chips)
ante 50
SB: posts small blind 300
Columbo777: posts big blind 600 a pittance
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to Columbo777 [Ad Ks] but out of position.
Folds
Folds
MP: 600 calls
Folds
LP: Raises 1800 to 2400 a premium hand or theif?
Folds
Columbo777: calls 1800 why not just fold? HE IS THE CHIP LEADER. Mistake # 1 (the only debatable one) Make the money first, then go for the win.
MP Folds
Ok, the pot is 4800. Still manageable
*** Flop *** [Ah 5c 2s]
I have flopped TP, but do not want to get into a big battle with the chip leader. I can fold my way to the money.
Columbo777: batch 1800 I expect this to the make the point that i have an Ace and I want to see what he has. Mistake # 2, the weak lead bet.
LP: calls 1800 He says, "that was a weak bet. My Ace has a better kicker, or my big pair is still good. "
*** TURN *** [Ah 5c 2s] [Qs]
Columbo777: batch 1800 another weak bet.
LP: Raises 1800 to 3600 He is telling me he is not going away.
Columbo777: calls 1800 I think he has AQ and I am beat. Yet I call. Mistake # 3
*** RIVER *** [5c Ah Qs 2s] [2c]
Columbo777: checks
LP: batch of 21 103 and is all-in
Columbo calls time.
Columbo777: calls 10036 and is all-in WTF?! Are you kidding me? Mistake Mistake # 4 AND # 5. I think I am beat and still call, PLUS I 10k is still enough to the make the money! Emotionally I somehow get attached to my lost sheep and jump off the cliff to be with Them in the valley. Ho Ho Ho, stupid giant.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
LP: shows [Qd Qb] (a full house, Queens full of Deuces)-or AQ, what's the dif?
Columbo777: shows [Ad Ks] (two pair, Aces and Deuces)
LP collected 36922 from pot
This is the worst set of decisions I have EVER made and it cost me EV, pride, and a probable payoff of> $ 40.
Let's lay it out there so We never, ever do anything this stupid again.
1. WHY Tangle with the chip leader on the bubble? To defend your BB? I am not even a defender type!
2. Why play AK out of position on the bubble against the only player WHO can bust you? It's a drawing Had for jimminy-sake.
3. I let a recent run of good cards artificial give me confidence. I HAVE MADE THIS BEFORE Mistake. That I hate. You build up chips gambling and you know to change gears, but then you dont.
4. IF you Decide to play the hand, how can you NOT protect it post flop?! Insanely bad! You can not play weak TP. And I did. I played scared and let a player draw a cheap turn card *.
5. HOW do you not the make the river fold? I lost 60% of my chips, but I still would have had a Q of .9! Hardly out of the money! STRATEGIC That was a mistake. And that is the worst type of mistake. I pride myself on strategy over tactics and this was the worst type of digression.
* Yes, he did hit his 2 outer to beat me. And the board Had no real draws. Most of the time, I am going to win this hand and this mistake would be a forgotten footnote as he pays off my Ace with his big pocket pair. I fool him into thinking I do not have the Ace by my weak flop bet and he comes out with Both barrels blazing on the turn. The only flaw in the plan is if he hits his 2-outer-set on the turn. Yeah, right. Good luck. But That Is going to Happen and it did not need to. Could I have pushed him out post flop. I Knew I Had to be ahead against everything accept 55 or A5. Could he have made That big raise pre-flop on a steal and I let That thought steer me into playing scared. If you are going to play scared, DO NOT PLAY. FOLD. Stoopid Stoopid Stoopid (hitting the head with shoe).
Hand this would have been fatal Such a set of Mistakes We Had not been at the bubble? Nope. In any case the bubble vs. PE. The big stack, I feel this play was ok. Events justified as you are dragging down a QQ by making him bat off his stack vs. The TP drawing to 2 outs. STRATEGIC but in this position, you can not play TACTICAL. And I did. And that makes me the Hypocrite.
So spit on That stone, That arm cock back, and - "OUCH!" Wait for it!!
And let me have it. It's the only way I am going to remember.
If you see me this weekend, and I am wearing my shirt Columbo (so you'll know me), instead of shaking my hand before the tournament and Wishing me luck, slap me in the head so I do not forget any of this . It's the nicest thing you can do for me. Really. (And Certainly Will it confuse the wife.)
Oh yeah, Mrs.. Columbo cashed 2 for 2 last night.
That's right folks, line right up and throw stones at the Hypocrite. Get a good one. Wind up good. Aim for the face. I Deserve it. I feel like the Houston Oilers blowing the 42 point lead vs.. That the Bills in a playoff game years ago.
I am playing in only my second $ 20 180 player tournament (well, I am a wannabe) ever. This was a big step up for me, but I am taking to heart DoubleAs mantra of playing the higher levels to get better. And I did get better.
I was below average most of the way, as I am a tighter player. At one point my Q dropped below .5 and I thought I was done. But the chip and a chair. I NEVER give up. I fought back to below average. Then, just before the break, I get a nice run of bad callers for ALL Their chips.
I have TP, get Called by Mid-pair. I get and overpair, get Called by TP. Then, inexplicably, I get Called by Kd5d Pls I go all in from the BB with TT. The flop has a Q, the turn the fourth diamond, and then the river Gives him the flush ... and me the boat. (I thought i had lost the hand!) Then, I break a player FOURTH Pls AJ hits my TP on the flop and he CALLS my big bet with nothing but an Ace.
At break # 2 I am the chip leader. (I made the swing from .5 to chip leader in 10 minutes.) There are 25 left and 18 places pay. I can not blow this possible, can I? Warning: NO BAD BEAT STORY COMING. But this is going to be painful. Today's word? "Eviscerate".
Level IX (300/600) - 22 left, 18 spots paid - AVG stack = 11k
Seat # 6 is the button
Seat 1: (7609 in chips)
Seat 4: (24 092 in chips)
Seat 5: (14 835 in chips)
Seat 6: (28 953 in chips) the new chip leader going into the hand.
Seat 7: (8052 in chips) this guy covered Pls Had me he gave me 80% of his chips with the K5s Earlier PRE-flop call.
Seat 8: Columbo777 (17 886 in chips) about 4th in chips overall.
Seat 9: (10 547 in chips)
ante 50
SB: posts small blind 300
Columbo777: posts big blind 600 a pittance
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to Columbo777 [Ad Ks] but out of position.
Folds
Folds
MP: 600 calls
Folds
LP: Raises 1800 to 2400 a premium hand or theif?
Folds
Columbo777: calls 1800 why not just fold? HE IS THE CHIP LEADER. Mistake # 1 (the only debatable one) Make the money first, then go for the win.
MP Folds
Ok, the pot is 4800. Still manageable
*** Flop *** [Ah 5c 2s]
I have flopped TP, but do not want to get into a big battle with the chip leader. I can fold my way to the money.
Columbo777: batch 1800 I expect this to the make the point that i have an Ace and I want to see what he has. Mistake # 2, the weak lead bet.
LP: calls 1800 He says, "that was a weak bet. My Ace has a better kicker, or my big pair is still good. "
*** TURN *** [Ah 5c 2s] [Qs]
Columbo777: batch 1800 another weak bet.
LP: Raises 1800 to 3600 He is telling me he is not going away.
Columbo777: calls 1800 I think he has AQ and I am beat. Yet I call. Mistake # 3
*** RIVER *** [5c Ah Qs 2s] [2c]
Columbo777: checks
LP: batch of 21 103 and is all-in
Columbo calls time.
Columbo777: calls 10036 and is all-in WTF?! Are you kidding me? Mistake Mistake # 4 AND # 5. I think I am beat and still call, PLUS I 10k is still enough to the make the money! Emotionally I somehow get attached to my lost sheep and jump off the cliff to be with Them in the valley. Ho Ho Ho, stupid giant.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
LP: shows [Qd Qb] (a full house, Queens full of Deuces)-or AQ, what's the dif?
Columbo777: shows [Ad Ks] (two pair, Aces and Deuces)
LP collected 36922 from pot
This is the worst set of decisions I have EVER made and it cost me EV, pride, and a probable payoff of> $ 40.
Let's lay it out there so We never, ever do anything this stupid again.
1. WHY Tangle with the chip leader on the bubble? To defend your BB? I am not even a defender type!
2. Why play AK out of position on the bubble against the only player WHO can bust you? It's a drawing Had for jimminy-sake.
3. I let a recent run of good cards artificial give me confidence. I HAVE MADE THIS BEFORE Mistake. That I hate. You build up chips gambling and you know to change gears, but then you dont.
4. IF you Decide to play the hand, how can you NOT protect it post flop?! Insanely bad! You can not play weak TP. And I did. I played scared and let a player draw a cheap turn card *.
5. HOW do you not the make the river fold? I lost 60% of my chips, but I still would have had a Q of .9! Hardly out of the money! STRATEGIC That was a mistake. And that is the worst type of mistake. I pride myself on strategy over tactics and this was the worst type of digression.
* Yes, he did hit his 2 outer to beat me. And the board Had no real draws. Most of the time, I am going to win this hand and this mistake would be a forgotten footnote as he pays off my Ace with his big pocket pair. I fool him into thinking I do not have the Ace by my weak flop bet and he comes out with Both barrels blazing on the turn. The only flaw in the plan is if he hits his 2-outer-set on the turn. Yeah, right. Good luck. But That Is going to Happen and it did not need to. Could I have pushed him out post flop. I Knew I Had to be ahead against everything accept 55 or A5. Could he have made That big raise pre-flop on a steal and I let That thought steer me into playing scared. If you are going to play scared, DO NOT PLAY. FOLD. Stoopid Stoopid Stoopid (hitting the head with shoe).
Hand this would have been fatal Such a set of Mistakes We Had not been at the bubble? Nope. In any case the bubble vs. PE. The big stack, I feel this play was ok. Events justified as you are dragging down a QQ by making him bat off his stack vs. The TP drawing to 2 outs. STRATEGIC but in this position, you can not play TACTICAL. And I did. And that makes me the Hypocrite.
So spit on That stone, That arm cock back, and - "OUCH!" Wait for it!!
And let me have it. It's the only way I am going to remember.
If you see me this weekend, and I am wearing my shirt Columbo (so you'll know me), instead of shaking my hand before the tournament and Wishing me luck, slap me in the head so I do not forget any of this . It's the nicest thing you can do for me. Really. (And Certainly Will it confuse the wife.)
Oh yeah, Mrs.. Columbo cashed 2 for 2 last night.
returned from the WPBT Winter Classic.
Casino Backlink MF9EPGXYU49A I just returned from the WPBT Winter Classic. As a fringe member of this fabulous group of poker, I can only say I want to be a full-time part of it as soon as possible. Out of Ignorance and restraint, I put too much emphasis on getting to Vegas on a budget and doing well in the tournament. Both were the resource persons VERY wrong choices. Since I drove 6 hours to get there, i had to leave at lunch on Sunday. What a shame, Because I really missed an extra day to just hang out with some of the alley.
It was Such a pleasure, but I am not going to post any details as of yet, Because I have some great audio bits I want to edit and shoot to Lord Admiral for the weekly poker podcast. (Man, if you STILL do not listen to that, how do you call yourself a poker player?-See links). I have not even decided what I can use yet, as I have not Heard all the levels, but suffice it to say That if I got it all, it's a rollercoaster ride of fun.
I Will not bother with the bloggers results, as I know Pauly and CJ were the resource persons all over That and have solid notes on the field, the final table and the results. Instead, I Will chronicle just myself and Mrs. Columbo, the which turn outs to be more interesting That it seems a.
BUT, there is a complaint I need to log with my community bloggers. For the first time EVER, I lost my entire bankroll. My bankroll for any trip is two full buy-ins. I have never Had to "weather out the swings", "go home broke", or even leave a casino down more than a single buy-in. But Saturday night at the late hour, I donked off two full buy ins. And I did it while having the time of my life and running into monsters. I first sit down and watch the set over set or sets and figures I was lucky That I was not in hand. F-Train was not so lucky. But later, my straight Pls got boated on the river, and then the same guy sucked out a 4 flush on my set, I was down 1 buy in already. I finally ended my misery Pls my KK ran into AA and his Drizz. It was a LONG walk back to the hotel with mixed emotions. Then I realized, I Should Blame all the bloggers for creating Such a circus of fun, that I donked off my bankroll. (Yes, That it was fun. But for details, listen to Lord Admiral. What They Do not use, I Will post.)
Like I said, I have SO much more to say, but I want to Hear the tape first. Special thanks to the Rootster (http://joaquinochoa.blogspot.com/) Who is going to hook me up with more knowledge 8OB Omaha. Assuming I get off tilt donkey from my worst night ever on Saturday.
It was Such a pleasure, but I am not going to post any details as of yet, Because I have some great audio bits I want to edit and shoot to Lord Admiral for the weekly poker podcast. (Man, if you STILL do not listen to that, how do you call yourself a poker player?-See links). I have not even decided what I can use yet, as I have not Heard all the levels, but suffice it to say That if I got it all, it's a rollercoaster ride of fun.
I Will not bother with the bloggers results, as I know Pauly and CJ were the resource persons all over That and have solid notes on the field, the final table and the results. Instead, I Will chronicle just myself and Mrs. Columbo, the which turn outs to be more interesting That it seems a.
BUT, there is a complaint I need to log with my community bloggers. For the first time EVER, I lost my entire bankroll. My bankroll for any trip is two full buy-ins. I have never Had to "weather out the swings", "go home broke", or even leave a casino down more than a single buy-in. But Saturday night at the late hour, I donked off two full buy ins. And I did it while having the time of my life and running into monsters. I first sit down and watch the set over set or sets and figures I was lucky That I was not in hand. F-Train was not so lucky. But later, my straight Pls got boated on the river, and then the same guy sucked out a 4 flush on my set, I was down 1 buy in already. I finally ended my misery Pls my KK ran into AA and his Drizz. It was a LONG walk back to the hotel with mixed emotions. Then I realized, I Should Blame all the bloggers for creating Such a circus of fun, that I donked off my bankroll. (Yes, That it was fun. But for details, listen to Lord Admiral. What They Do not use, I Will post.)
Like I said, I have SO much more to say, but I want to Hear the tape first. Special thanks to the Rootster (http://joaquinochoa.blogspot.com/) Who is going to hook me up with more knowledge 8OB Omaha. Assuming I get off tilt donkey from my worst night ever on Saturday.
Omaha Tournaments
Casino Backlink MF9EPGXYU49A Limit Omaha. Is there a better tournament games out there? A game of Cunning calculated risks and rewards. I played in a big one last night, 405 people. At the same time, played in a NLHE field of 1200. Now in the latter, I call a pre-flop raise of 5x with 89s on the button. Why? Because this is a good hand to take a chance with in position. Sure, there was only the blinds to follow, but I did it anyways. The flop was 78T giving me the open ended. the problem? The guy went all in now. Well, you start with $ 1,500 in chips and I have about $ 1200 - $ 100 committed pre-flop. I Decide to call and I hit the Jack on the turn. The guy is furious (he Had QQ). But I said to him, How can you expect me to drop a chance to double up in level one Pls some guy (you) decides to push his entire stack in ON LEVEL ONE!? If I hit the draw, I double up the which is Important in large fields. You set up a condition where calling was just too tempting, correct odds or not.
Contrast this with Limit Omaha. Out of 405, I finish 18th. Ironically, leading most of the way until with 35 left, a player lost in the hand (has no idea he is behind) is ramming and jamming with two pair against my FLOPPED NUT FLUSH. So, knowing That he has at best 10 outs (his card case, or pairing the board on his non-set card) I am re-raising. On the river, his three pairs and I check-call his cry now made boat. I finished 20th, only Because I Pulled up at the end. But man, he does not hit That river and I finish in the top 3 at worst. He went on to go out BEFORE me despite taking all Those chips.
Contrast this with Limit Omaha. Out of 405, I finish 18th. Ironically, leading most of the way until with 35 left, a player lost in the hand (has no idea he is behind) is ramming and jamming with two pair against my FLOPPED NUT FLUSH. So, knowing That he has at best 10 outs (his card case, or pairing the board on his non-set card) I am re-raising. On the river, his three pairs and I check-call his cry now made boat. I finished 20th, only Because I Pulled up at the end. But man, he does not hit That river and I finish in the top 3 at worst. He went on to go out BEFORE me despite taking all Those chips.
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