Well, I came in second again. I'm actually surprised I made it that far, considering Monday morning I woke up sick and have been getting steadily worse as time passes. While playing, I would be struck with fits of coughing and my head was throbbing. I was also extremely tired. I wanted to nap in the afternoon before the game, but my body didn't seem to want to co-operate.
Even with all that, I feel I played a good game. At final table, I got seated to the left of TP. At first, I was worried. Last time that happened, he kept stealing my blinds and I couldn't defend (actually, I wasn't defending well). This time, I did a much better job of fighting back and even doubled up off him once because of it.
Head's up didn't last long again. This time it was against Quint. I was short stacked yet again. I gotta figure out where I need to change my play here to get a better stack going into the final two. Quint had been playing super aggressive even during final three, so I knew yet again, that I would have to find a hand and push with it. I folded my SB the first hand. Second hand I was dealt 56s. Quint raises and I push. He called and flipped over Q8o. I did end up flopping a 5, but he caught an 8 on the turn. That eliminated me in second.
This means I finished in the money and because of a bigger turnout this game, quite a few league points. I'm not quite in the top four yet, but 4th, 5th and 6th (me) all have points in the 140s. Third has about 160. So all I need to do is get at least 20 points in one more game (and the other to not get any) and I'm in the top 4!!
Oh and Robbie Robb also finished in the money last night. He came in third. This means for at least the next two tournies, I don't have to transfer him the buy-in!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
TPFL II: Game 16
Ok, I've made points in the last two league games. This one and the last one. The last league kinda frustrated me. I was doing really well, and on my way to win, when I made a stupid call against de-coder, to end up out in fourth.
I definitely made up for it this game. Unfortunately, the field was much smaller, being scheduled for a Saturday. I made it to second place. I know I played well, but I can't believe I made it, I think that being there was only 7 players really helped. I was massively card dead for most of the game. I was running poker tracker during the game, but my VPIP didn't end up in the double digits until about 3 or 4 of us were left.
I knew when I ended up HU, it wasn't likely that I'd win. I needed a couple double ups as I only had about 1400 in chips and of course, eej had the rest. First hand I was dealt QTo. HU, I figure this isn't a bad hand and decide to push with it. It was funny when eej flipped AA. Of course, he gets dealt the best starting hand in our first hand of HU when I need to make a move as soon as possible. Oh well. Second is still good. I will just have to keep trying for that first place and it'll be better when it's a bigger field of players.
I definitely made up for it this game. Unfortunately, the field was much smaller, being scheduled for a Saturday. I made it to second place. I know I played well, but I can't believe I made it, I think that being there was only 7 players really helped. I was massively card dead for most of the game. I was running poker tracker during the game, but my VPIP didn't end up in the double digits until about 3 or 4 of us were left.
I knew when I ended up HU, it wasn't likely that I'd win. I needed a couple double ups as I only had about 1400 in chips and of course, eej had the rest. First hand I was dealt QTo. HU, I figure this isn't a bad hand and decide to push with it. It was funny when eej flipped AA. Of course, he gets dealt the best starting hand in our first hand of HU when I need to make a move as soon as possible. Oh well. Second is still good. I will just have to keep trying for that first place and it'll be better when it's a bigger field of players.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
WBCOOP
Played in the Blogger Championship today. Started out okay. Kept my stack size up. Then was able to eliminate someone after the first break. Held my stack at well over average for a while. Then after second break, dumped a lot of chips on a steal. Because of that, had to go in push mode for a while and try to double up. Mostly getting folds to my all in bets, but I'm okay with that. My stack started slowly creeping up, but still not ahead of the blinds. I then pushed with K7s and was called by JJ. He caught a J I caught two 7s. His boat beat my trips. Out 313th.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Bonus Whoring
I've been chasing bonuses a lot lately. I had an existing bonus at Ultimate Bet and have been seeing what I can do with clearing it at the micro limits there. I've got two at Titan, a regular reload and a reload for not playing there in a while. I started clearing it, then Party offered one. Since the Titan one expires later than the Party one, I've pulled my money from there and have since taken and completed the party one.
I also went to Absolute Poker and received a sign up bonus there. I don't think I will clear it though. I didn't realize when I deposited that the minimum rake for points is $0.50. To get a rake that big means at least a $10 pot and that means playing stakes a little too high for me. Even at Titan where I need a rake of $0.25 is kinda pushing my bankroll a bit (and my comfort zone). I've actually taken my money out of Absolute for now, I might go back if I keep doing well at these bonuses and build up a little more money. But it also taught me to check poker sites bonus completion rules before depositing.
Right now I also deposited at Doyle's Room for their bonus. I like their point system. It's called Action Points. These points build up based on the action that occurs during the hand. Which means the more you bet or raise the more the action points. And then at the end of the those points are split up and given to the players that participated. It also means I can play micro limits and clear my bonus. It's not as fast or as easy as Party, but it's a lot better than playing stakes that need a high rake. Plus, from what I could find, the bonus doesn't expire, so I can take my time completing it.
This bonus thing is actually working out pretty well. I've built up my bonus bankroll (I've got money in Stars that I've decided not to touch for bonus hunting) from $50 to $120. Plus I have about $150 in pending bonuses right now. And, the more I earn, the bigger bonuses I can get at other sites.
I also went to Absolute Poker and received a sign up bonus there. I don't think I will clear it though. I didn't realize when I deposited that the minimum rake for points is $0.50. To get a rake that big means at least a $10 pot and that means playing stakes a little too high for me. Even at Titan where I need a rake of $0.25 is kinda pushing my bankroll a bit (and my comfort zone). I've actually taken my money out of Absolute for now, I might go back if I keep doing well at these bonuses and build up a little more money. But it also taught me to check poker sites bonus completion rules before depositing.
Right now I also deposited at Doyle's Room for their bonus. I like their point system. It's called Action Points. These points build up based on the action that occurs during the hand. Which means the more you bet or raise the more the action points. And then at the end of the those points are split up and given to the players that participated. It also means I can play micro limits and clear my bonus. It's not as fast or as easy as Party, but it's a lot better than playing stakes that need a high rake. Plus, from what I could find, the bonus doesn't expire, so I can take my time completing it.
This bonus thing is actually working out pretty well. I've built up my bonus bankroll (I've got money in Stars that I've decided not to touch for bonus hunting) from $50 to $120. Plus I have about $150 in pending bonuses right now. And, the more I earn, the bigger bonuses I can get at other sites.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
A Little Fun
Played some $.10/.25 NL 6-max with Eejit and Bunny today. They are both from TP.com. I definitely playing a little poker with a few forum members. It always feels more casual and of course, there is always a little more chat. I ended up losing one buy-in. I took a beat when my TPTK ran into an over pair. I was short and the next hand I was dealt 22 in the BB. Eejit raised so I decided I would race. He flipped over AQ. On the flop came both an A and a Q, so I busted.
Now this is one level up than I usually play. Previously, I've only played the 5/10 cent NL tables. But, since I was having fun, I was okay with losing some money to the cause (check eejit's post on the forum, he was trying to see if he could build $100 to $400 in a day). Fortunately, I later won a few good pots and doubled my buy-in. Woot, now I'm even! I actually had a couple errands to run, so bailed from the table at that point.
Now this is one level up than I usually play. Previously, I've only played the 5/10 cent NL tables. But, since I was having fun, I was okay with losing some money to the cause (check eejit's post on the forum, he was trying to see if he could build $100 to $400 in a day). Fortunately, I later won a few good pots and doubled my buy-in. Woot, now I'm even! I actually had a couple errands to run, so bailed from the table at that point.
Monday, June 05, 2006
TPFL II: Game 10
Made it to the money last night. Only third place, but I'm happy. The points I received also boosted me a bit in the overall rankings. I'm now 6th. If I can take one of these games down, I'll have a good chance of finishing top 4 for the league. Which means winning some league money buy-in! That's just a secondary goal though. As I'm not as skilled at poker as most of the other people in the league, it's very hard for me to do well in the tournaments. My first goal is to make at least the Tournament of Champions(TOC). I think my poker skills are enough that I can do that well.
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