I'm such a bad poster when I have no goals.
I've been donking it up at $0.05/$0.10 NL. I can beat this level comfortably. I have the roll for $25 NL, but I struggle to stay positive there. I think a lot of it is tilting when variance hits me in the ass.
I played a $2.20 6 max on Tilt yesterday and came in 12th. Blah, my AK ran into AJ and 88 or something like that. I was ITM though, but only about $5, sigh.
So that's my boring time at the poker tables. I have no exciting news about those at PTP that I've backed. Only the one stake has ended so far. It was a one night BAP and well, there were no cashes, so no money for me. I've got 4 more stakes on the go and two are running well so far. Hopefully, I haven't jinxed them by saying that. I created a tracker for my investments. I want to make sure that this does stay profitably for me. So as soon as it isn't, it's time to analyze what I'm doing and make necessary changes.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Woot!
I forgot to screenshot it, but last night the TP forum decided to donk it up together at a few micro MTTs on Full Tilt. I only had 6 bux left in my account and there were 3 games we were going to crash. A $5.50 KO, a $2.25 6 max and a $3.30 MTT. Being adventurous and not practicing proper bankroll management on my Tilt account, I decided to go for broke and use up my bankroll in the most expensive one, the KO. After a few hours and 4 knockouts later, I finished 4th for a cool $200 payout. Ooooh, baby!
I think I have money on Full Tilt now. ;)
I think I have money on Full Tilt now. ;)
Monday, July 21, 2008
Staking
So I've been frequenting the PTP forum a lot lately. It's basically a forum to buy and sell pieces of poker players. I don't plan on setting up a stake for myself (at least not yet), but I think I will start using some of my bankroll to stake others. If they make a profit, it's easy money for me.
It's a very busy site and unfortunately, there is always the risk of getting rolled (backing someone who runs off with your money instead of playing). I'm hoping this won't happen too often, but I'm prepared for it. I do plan on being proactive towards preventing it. There are a few people who are on PTP that came from TalkingPoker, so those will the ones I back first. Also, if they back anyone and I'm interested, I might put my money on them as well.
I'm hoping by doing this, I will start make a steady profit. I set a portion aside for more backing, a portion for my own roll and a portion to cash out. I'm going to cross my fingers and hope this works out.
It's a very busy site and unfortunately, there is always the risk of getting rolled (backing someone who runs off with your money instead of playing). I'm hoping this won't happen too often, but I'm prepared for it. I do plan on being proactive towards preventing it. There are a few people who are on PTP that came from TalkingPoker, so those will the ones I back first. Also, if they back anyone and I'm interested, I might put my money on them as well.
I'm hoping by doing this, I will start make a steady profit. I set a portion aside for more backing, a portion for my own roll and a portion to cash out. I'm going to cross my fingers and hope this works out.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
BBQ Night
It was our annual BBQ/Poker Night today. Turnout was great. Of course offering up all you can eat hot dogs, hamburgers and salad helps.
This months poker game was a $2 rebuy. I suspect this helped for high turnout as well. New game lower buy-in and such. We had a record this month, a total of 19 people for the poker game. There were more people than that there for the BBQ, friends and family not playing, but we're not concerned with them. This is about poker.
I didn't try to play the rebuy too reckless, but any pocket pair, I was shoving my stack in. I did go in a few times, 55, QQ, JJ, AK. I was getting some nice hands. Very helpful in a rebuy (as long as you don't get sucked out on). I remained lucky and was able to get past the rebuy period with the initial 2 buyins and the add-on only. Plus, my stack was decent.
The fun part, even after the rebuy period there were some crazy plays. A lot of big raises and overbetting the pot. Avlot of us were deep stacked too, so not much of a need to risk it all just yet. The blinds started at 50/100 and the chip leader at our table had just over 20k in chips, I had about 9k.
The only really exciting hand I had was at the final table (10 players total). I was either the button or CO and there were a lot of limpers in front of me, so I limp in with QJo. I flop the nuts of 89T but there were two diamonds out. There is a small bet and almost everyone calls till it gets to me. I was semi worried about the flush draws, especially since there were two very loose players in the pot, so I raise the bet about 5 times. I was pretty sure I would get at least one caller. I got two (the two losse players I mentioned). Fortunately, there is no diamond on the turn. I'm not sure if on the turn first to act bet out, but the second caller went all-in. I was like, okay, I'm all in too. First to act also calls. Wow, this is a huge pot. Both have me covered. They both have two pair (forget exactly what though) and neither improve. I triple my stack, putting me in 1st with a huge lead!
I essentially keep my lead for the rest of the game and as is alway nice, I take the whole thing down. It was a big payout this month. I'm sure there were a few people who put much more than $10 (our normal buyin) into the game. So a big first place prize, plus tons of league points for me. I continue to hold my first place in the league as well, and if Rob did the math correctly, he said I was about 100 points ahead of second. This is a nice lead, as average points for first is typically about 80 points.
This months poker game was a $2 rebuy. I suspect this helped for high turnout as well. New game lower buy-in and such. We had a record this month, a total of 19 people for the poker game. There were more people than that there for the BBQ, friends and family not playing, but we're not concerned with them. This is about poker.
I didn't try to play the rebuy too reckless, but any pocket pair, I was shoving my stack in. I did go in a few times, 55, QQ, JJ, AK. I was getting some nice hands. Very helpful in a rebuy (as long as you don't get sucked out on). I remained lucky and was able to get past the rebuy period with the initial 2 buyins and the add-on only. Plus, my stack was decent.
The fun part, even after the rebuy period there were some crazy plays. A lot of big raises and overbetting the pot. Avlot of us were deep stacked too, so not much of a need to risk it all just yet. The blinds started at 50/100 and the chip leader at our table had just over 20k in chips, I had about 9k.
The only really exciting hand I had was at the final table (10 players total). I was either the button or CO and there were a lot of limpers in front of me, so I limp in with QJo. I flop the nuts of 89T but there were two diamonds out. There is a small bet and almost everyone calls till it gets to me. I was semi worried about the flush draws, especially since there were two very loose players in the pot, so I raise the bet about 5 times. I was pretty sure I would get at least one caller. I got two (the two losse players I mentioned). Fortunately, there is no diamond on the turn. I'm not sure if on the turn first to act bet out, but the second caller went all-in. I was like, okay, I'm all in too. First to act also calls. Wow, this is a huge pot. Both have me covered. They both have two pair (forget exactly what though) and neither improve. I triple my stack, putting me in 1st with a huge lead!
I essentially keep my lead for the rest of the game and as is alway nice, I take the whole thing down. It was a big payout this month. I'm sure there were a few people who put much more than $10 (our normal buyin) into the game. So a big first place prize, plus tons of league points for me. I continue to hold my first place in the league as well, and if Rob did the math correctly, he said I was about 100 points ahead of second. This is a nice lead, as average points for first is typically about 80 points.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Putting Monopoly Away
I'm going to put Monopoly on hold indefinitely for a while. I might come back to it later, or even start over, since I'm basically at my starting point.
Ending Bankroll: $99.73
Gotta luv essentially playing break even poker.
I did learn a few things from playing though. Although very small sample size, I found out I can play HU. Part of the reason for my not liking HU, I'm always afraid of being completely dominated in a match by my opponent. But, of the games I did play, I held my own.
My HU stats:
What I plan on doing now is working on my non-hold'em skills. Currently, I'm a fish at all other games, but I've been searching online for strategies for the other games, plus, I qualified for a few of the Full Tilt WSOP fantasy freerolls that were non-hold'em and I really enjoyed them. I might try my luck at some Omaha H/L, Stud H/L and some razz. I'm pretty sure I can quickly become one of the better donkeys. Plus when I get back to Monopoly and I start running bad in HE, I can switch up to a different game.
Ending Bankroll: $99.73
Gotta luv essentially playing break even poker.
I did learn a few things from playing though. Although very small sample size, I found out I can play HU. Part of the reason for my not liking HU, I'm always afraid of being completely dominated in a match by my opponent. But, of the games I did play, I held my own.
My HU stats:
What I plan on doing now is working on my non-hold'em skills. Currently, I'm a fish at all other games, but I've been searching online for strategies for the other games, plus, I qualified for a few of the Full Tilt WSOP fantasy freerolls that were non-hold'em and I really enjoyed them. I might try my luck at some Omaha H/L, Stud H/L and some razz. I'm pretty sure I can quickly become one of the better donkeys. Plus when I get back to Monopoly and I start running bad in HE, I can switch up to a different game.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Taking a Break
I've not played in a few days. I've been busy and well since I was running bad, break time is a good idea. I will update when I get back at this.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Probaby Going to Bust
If my luck doesn't turn around soon, at this rate, I'm going to go bust soon. I've been posting hands at the TalkingPoker.com forum and from the responses, I am playing correctly. I guess it is possible to play right and still have a negative ROI.
Here's the games I've played so far today.
Games Played - ITM - Net:
1 $5.25 HU - 1 - $4.75
2 $5.25 HU 4 plr - 0 - $-10.50
2 $1.20 18 man - 0 - $-2.40
1 $1.75 18 man - 0 - $-1.75
Total Bankroll: $90.73
Here's the games I've played so far today.
Games Played - ITM - Net:
1 $5.25 HU - 1 - $4.75
2 $5.25 HU 4 plr - 0 - $-10.50
2 $1.20 18 man - 0 - $-2.40
1 $1.75 18 man - 0 - $-1.75
Total Bankroll: $90.73
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Jesus Fuck!
This thing is driving me insane. Check out these hands.
My bustout hand:
PokerStars Game #18557702993: Tournament #94328712, $1.00+$0.20 Hold'em No Limit - Level III (25/50) - 2008/07/03 - 15:39:39 (ET)
Table '94328712 2' 9-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: cattaraoul (4690 in chips)
Seat 2: N1kita (1180 in chips)
Seat 3: googootz (1645 in chips)
Seat 6: tieske77 (1390 in chips) is sitting out
Seat 7: lordofthee (730 in chips)
Seat 8: D Mave (1595 in chips)
Seat 9: 250615 (2270 in chips)
N1kita: posts small blind 25
googootz: posts big blind 50
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to N1kita [Js Jd]
tieske77: folds
lordofthee: folds
D Mave: folds
250615: calls 50
cattaraoul: calls 50
N1kita: raises 350 to 400
googootz: calls 350
250615: folds
cattaraoul: folds
*** FLOP *** [9s 2d 5s]
N1kita: bets 780 and is all-in
googootz: calls 780
N1kita said, "omg"
*** TURN *** [9s 2d 5s] [Ks]
N1kita said, "nh"
*** RIVER *** [9s 2d 5s Ks] [Ac]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
N1kita: shows [Js Jd] (a pair of Jacks)
googootz: shows [9h 2h] (two pair, Nines and Deuces)
googootz collected 2460 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2460 | Rake 0
Board [9s 2d 5s Ks Ac]
Seat 1: cattaraoul (button) folded before Flop
Seat 2: N1kita (small blind) showed [Js Jd] and lost with a pair of Jacks
Seat 3: googootz (big blind) showed [9h 2h] and won (2460) with two pair, Nines and Deuces
Seat 6: tieske77 folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 7: lordofthee folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 8: D Mave folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 9: 250615 folded before Flop
The hand two before it:
PokerStars Game #18557625378: Tournament #94328712, $1.00+$0.20 Hold'em No Limit - Level III (25/50) - 2008/07/03 - 15:36:31 (ET)
Table '94328712 2' 9-max Seat #8 is the button
Seat 1: cattaraoul (1040 in chips)
Seat 2: N1kita (1655 in chips)
Seat 3: googootz (1645 in chips)
Seat 4: bluegill23 (1095 in chips)
Seat 6: tieske77 (1390 in chips)
Seat 7: lordofthee (730 in chips)
Seat 8: D Mave (3350 in chips)
Seat 9: 250615 (2595 in chips)
250615: posts small blind 25
cattaraoul: posts big blind 50
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to N1kita [Kc Kd]
N1kita: raises 150 to 200
googootz: folds
bluegill23: folds
tieske77: folds
tieske77 is sitting out
lordofthee: folds
D Mave: calls 200
250615: folds
cattaraoul: calls 150
*** FLOP *** [Ts 6s 9h]
cattaraoul: bets 50
N1kita: raises 525 to 575
D Mave: calls 575
cattaraoul: raises 265 to 840 and is all-in
N1kita: calls 265
D Mave: calls 265
*** TURN *** [Ts 6s 9h] [Ks]
N1kita: bets 615 and is all-in
D Mave: calls 615
*** RIVER *** [Ts 6s 9h Ks] [2s]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
N1kita: shows [Kc Kd] (three of a kind, Kings)
D Mave: shows [6d 6h] (three of a kind, Sixes)
N1kita collected 1230 from side pot
cattaraoul: shows [As 8s] (a flush, Ace high)
cattaraoul collected 3145 from main pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 4375 Main pot 3145. Side pot 1230. | Rake 0
Board [Ts 6s 9h Ks 2s]
Seat 1: cattaraoul (big blind) showed [As 8s] and won (3145) with a flush, Ace high
Seat 2: N1kita showed [Kc Kd] and won (1230) with three of a kind, Kings
Seat 3: googootz folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 4: bluegill23 folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 6: tieske77 folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 7: lordofthee folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 8: D Mave (button) showed [6d 6h] and lost with three of a kind, Sixes
Seat 9: 250615 (small blind) folded before Flop
If my hands would just hold up, I would be killing these games. I'm pretty sure I'm playing well over all, it's just my opponents play is utterly ridiculous, but I'm not lucky enough to make it to the money. I'm tired of the micro stakes. I want to move up, but right now my bankroll is at $113.38.
My bustout hand:
PokerStars Game #18557702993: Tournament #94328712, $1.00+$0.20 Hold'em No Limit - Level III (25/50) - 2008/07/03 - 15:39:39 (ET)
Table '94328712 2' 9-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: cattaraoul (4690 in chips)
Seat 2: N1kita (1180 in chips)
Seat 3: googootz (1645 in chips)
Seat 6: tieske77 (1390 in chips) is sitting out
Seat 7: lordofthee (730 in chips)
Seat 8: D Mave (1595 in chips)
Seat 9: 250615 (2270 in chips)
N1kita: posts small blind 25
googootz: posts big blind 50
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to N1kita [Js Jd]
tieske77: folds
lordofthee: folds
D Mave: folds
250615: calls 50
cattaraoul: calls 50
N1kita: raises 350 to 400
googootz: calls 350
250615: folds
cattaraoul: folds
*** FLOP *** [9s 2d 5s]
N1kita: bets 780 and is all-in
googootz: calls 780
N1kita said, "omg"
*** TURN *** [9s 2d 5s] [Ks]
N1kita said, "nh"
*** RIVER *** [9s 2d 5s Ks] [Ac]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
N1kita: shows [Js Jd] (a pair of Jacks)
googootz: shows [9h 2h] (two pair, Nines and Deuces)
googootz collected 2460 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2460 | Rake 0
Board [9s 2d 5s Ks Ac]
Seat 1: cattaraoul (button) folded before Flop
Seat 2: N1kita (small blind) showed [Js Jd] and lost with a pair of Jacks
Seat 3: googootz (big blind) showed [9h 2h] and won (2460) with two pair, Nines and Deuces
Seat 6: tieske77 folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 7: lordofthee folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 8: D Mave folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 9: 250615 folded before Flop
The hand two before it:
PokerStars Game #18557625378: Tournament #94328712, $1.00+$0.20 Hold'em No Limit - Level III (25/50) - 2008/07/03 - 15:36:31 (ET)
Table '94328712 2' 9-max Seat #8 is the button
Seat 1: cattaraoul (1040 in chips)
Seat 2: N1kita (1655 in chips)
Seat 3: googootz (1645 in chips)
Seat 4: bluegill23 (1095 in chips)
Seat 6: tieske77 (1390 in chips)
Seat 7: lordofthee (730 in chips)
Seat 8: D Mave (3350 in chips)
Seat 9: 250615 (2595 in chips)
250615: posts small blind 25
cattaraoul: posts big blind 50
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to N1kita [Kc Kd]
N1kita: raises 150 to 200
googootz: folds
bluegill23: folds
tieske77: folds
tieske77 is sitting out
lordofthee: folds
D Mave: calls 200
250615: folds
cattaraoul: calls 150
*** FLOP *** [Ts 6s 9h]
cattaraoul: bets 50
N1kita: raises 525 to 575
D Mave: calls 575
cattaraoul: raises 265 to 840 and is all-in
N1kita: calls 265
D Mave: calls 265
*** TURN *** [Ts 6s 9h] [Ks]
N1kita: bets 615 and is all-in
D Mave: calls 615
*** RIVER *** [Ts 6s 9h Ks] [2s]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
N1kita: shows [Kc Kd] (three of a kind, Kings)
D Mave: shows [6d 6h] (three of a kind, Sixes)
N1kita collected 1230 from side pot
cattaraoul: shows [As 8s] (a flush, Ace high)
cattaraoul collected 3145 from main pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 4375 Main pot 3145. Side pot 1230. | Rake 0
Board [Ts 6s 9h Ks 2s]
Seat 1: cattaraoul (big blind) showed [As 8s] and won (3145) with a flush, Ace high
Seat 2: N1kita showed [Kc Kd] and won (1230) with three of a kind, Kings
Seat 3: googootz folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 4: bluegill23 folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 6: tieske77 folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 7: lordofthee folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 8: D Mave (button) showed [6d 6h] and lost with three of a kind, Sixes
Seat 9: 250615 (small blind) folded before Flop
If my hands would just hold up, I would be killing these games. I'm pretty sure I'm playing well over all, it's just my opponents play is utterly ridiculous, but I'm not lucky enough to make it to the money. I'm tired of the micro stakes. I want to move up, but right now my bankroll is at $113.38.
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