I'm still not showing up as being preregistered but I'm sure it will eventually. As the actual game isn't until Oct 23/10 there is a lot of time to figure it out. Finished 2nd out of 75 I think. I had my shot to win but his kicker hit runner runner straight. It happens. GG.
Anyone have an opinion on someone calling the clock on you when he isn't in the hand. This a live tourny. I know a couple guys who run the clock on purpose but this wasn't like that. It was a tough decision, blinds where still low. Just wondering.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
My first Live Royal flush !
I was only holding the Js when the flop dropped AK10s. The Qs on the turn. I think it was the turn. I checked the flop and turn then picked up a small value bet on the river. The 4 flush killed my action.
I have had 2 or 3 RF's online, 2 for sure, the number of hands....hmmmm
7 years x avg 340 days/yr x 500hands/day = 1.2million ballpark.
Live hands....maybe 5,000....
My playing partners gave me serious ups for my demeanor while holding the RF. They are convinced now that if I ever get excited I'm bluffing...lol.
Still only finished 3rd in a Sat that paid out 2 places..........blah.
My bad beat of the day...........
5 handed, 1500/3k blinds.
I raise 9000 from 2nd position putting the BB AI with JJ.
SB calls with J10 unsuited.
Flop comes A,10,rag
I C bet to see where I am in the hand. An A RR's me 100% of the time. She calls.
Turn brings the 2 outer......another 10....say no more. Unreal.
I have had 2 or 3 RF's online, 2 for sure, the number of hands....hmmmm
7 years x avg 340 days/yr x 500hands/day = 1.2million ballpark.
Live hands....maybe 5,000....
My playing partners gave me serious ups for my demeanor while holding the RF. They are convinced now that if I ever get excited I'm bluffing...lol.
Still only finished 3rd in a Sat that paid out 2 places..........blah.
My bad beat of the day...........
5 handed, 1500/3k blinds.
I raise 9000 from 2nd position putting the BB AI with JJ.
SB calls with J10 unsuited.
Flop comes A,10,rag
I C bet to see where I am in the hand. An A RR's me 100% of the time. She calls.
Turn brings the 2 outer......another 10....say no more. Unreal.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
History repeats itself
I need a checklist of things to remember while playing poker. Seriously, every few weeks I'll make a mistake and kick myself in the ass right away.
One of the biggest adjustments I had to make when I started playing in live tournaments was dealing with the different personalities, styles and skill levels. Online you don't have to deal with as many odd situations and in particular the field is relatively skilled and predictable. Live is a different beast all together. There always seems to be a couple of regulars around who really don't understand the game very well. They are nice enough people and on occasion their style is quite effective. Without knowing it they play a very effective and unpredictable LAG style. Okay ... they are calling stations....as raising really isn't in their repertoire. They will not throw a hand away.
So a lesson I was reminded of last night is simply that some players can not be bluffed! The set up could be perfect, the right sized bet, no pot odds, everything....then BINK......"I call". WTF?
It seems that this "style" of player is not picking up any information at all from the game being played and in their mind the worst possible thing they can do is to give up on a hand.
The second I did it I thought back to the first couple weeks I played live. I was crippled a couple times by the same situation. Then it took about 20 tournaments for me to forget again.
My final push last night was with 3c4c, not a great hand, I wouldn't even call it a semi bluff. I was called by the BB who tabled 74, I can't remember if they were suited or not. But seriously, half your stack with 74? Even if I'm bluffing what can you beat? Besides me, lol.
I'll certainly keep an eye out for these situations......but I will forget again.
I have a ton of "reminders" I think I'll make a list .....
C
One of the biggest adjustments I had to make when I started playing in live tournaments was dealing with the different personalities, styles and skill levels. Online you don't have to deal with as many odd situations and in particular the field is relatively skilled and predictable. Live is a different beast all together. There always seems to be a couple of regulars around who really don't understand the game very well. They are nice enough people and on occasion their style is quite effective. Without knowing it they play a very effective and unpredictable LAG style. Okay ... they are calling stations....as raising really isn't in their repertoire. They will not throw a hand away.
So a lesson I was reminded of last night is simply that some players can not be bluffed! The set up could be perfect, the right sized bet, no pot odds, everything....then BINK......"I call". WTF?
It seems that this "style" of player is not picking up any information at all from the game being played and in their mind the worst possible thing they can do is to give up on a hand.
The second I did it I thought back to the first couple weeks I played live. I was crippled a couple times by the same situation. Then it took about 20 tournaments for me to forget again.
My final push last night was with 3c4c, not a great hand, I wouldn't even call it a semi bluff. I was called by the BB who tabled 74, I can't remember if they were suited or not. But seriously, half your stack with 74? Even if I'm bluffing what can you beat? Besides me, lol.
I'll certainly keep an eye out for these situations......but I will forget again.
I have a ton of "reminders" I think I'll make a list .....
C
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