My Vegas Trip Report! (Nightmare)
I left on Wednesday afternoon from Toronto. My buddy and I were flying Continental, figured we'd get a decent size plane for a 3 hour trip to Houston (layover) The plane was a continental express jet! This was the smallest plane i've ever been on. 2 seats on one side of the plane, and one seat on the other. I think it only held about 120 people. (if that) To go to the bathroom, you had to duck the whole way down the isle or you'd hit ur head. Sleeping on this plane was a challenge, oh and to top it off NO INFLIGHT MOVIE!!
We get to Houston for an hour layover, and get a bite to eat. Felt stupid wearing my Jacket in the terminal. If only I could tell em' I came from Toronto, they would understand. I ended up holding my jacket the whole time. The girls that worked at this airport had porn star qualities, and features which was nice! Finally, they called us to Board for Las Vegas. I kept imagining that awful plane and hoped we didn't have to use that one again! (No one should be tortured like that) To my delight we got on a 737 Airbus. 3 seats on either side of the plane! (Now that's an aircraft i'm accustomed to) With an Inflight Movie! The 3 hour trip from Houston to Las Vegas seemed like 5 because my buddy and I were so excited, we couldn't wait to get off the plane!
Finally we arrive to LV airport and take a Shuttle to our hotel. My last vegas trip we stayed at the Luxor, this time we ended up at Tropicana. From the outside this hotel looked pretty decent. Once we entered the hotel, the Check-in line was longer then the check-in at the airport. They only had 3 stations open, and one manager on duty station with the MOD just standing there not doing anything! You would think he would try and check some people in, but he was just an ordament. An hour later (no exaggeration) we got to the front of the line, and got checked in. It was awkward rolling my suitcase through the casino floor. We get to the room, and see the tacky decor. 80's Curtains and 17" TV with a broken window screen.
I decided to shower before we made our way down for some dinner, the shower pressure at the Tropicana was like rain drops. Kinda made me upset, took twice as long to get the shampoo out of my hair! We finally made our way down to the Luxor to eat at the Pyramid Cafe. I liked the variety of food you can get there, and it was so cheap. My buddy got fish and chips, and I got the ultimate Sandwich. After dinner it was off to the Tables!
As we get close to the Luxor poker room, we see a large gathering take place outside of Cris Angels production office. We went to see what all the fuss was about. It was Cris himself in his office with his crew. Although no one was allowed in the office but him and his crew, everyone got to see what was happeneing through the windows. There was a sign on the window that read "CRIS ANGEL TAPING TOMMOROW @ 1pm in Excalibur" (More on this later)
Time for the nightmare to begin: Vegas was packed with lots of tourists, but these tourists ranged from Gamers, Young Couples, and Horny old Men. That's because of the 2 major conventions in town. The Consumer Electronic Show, and AVN (PORN)
We started our poker session at the Luxor, I bought in for $100 and folded through an orbit just to see what was at my table. No one at my table was rock, 8 people would see a flop and 3 would end up at the showdown. Pre flop would consist of 2 bets at most times. I knew if I wanted to win, I would have to either play tight and get lucky for my hands to hold up! After 4 hours of play I was down $30 dollars.
It was 5am and all the 2/4 tables were empty around the 3 strip hotels I was close to. I'm only a limit player and I had an itch to play poker. I thought i'd just call it a night an try again tommorow. As I got back to the Tropicana there was a 1-2NL game going on, I just wanted to watch but was talked into buying in. The cashier said, this is easy pickings for you. Seat 5 is drunk! I had never played NL before, and I thought I would give it a shot. I bought in for $100. There was only 5 of us at the table. Drunk guy, an Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore type couple (He was 25 and the GF was like early 40's) and Drunk guys friend.
I knew that in NL tight is right, and to get paid off on your best hands. This table never raised pre-flop unless drunk guy raised it. The way he raised to was crazy, He took his 2 hands over his stack and just scooped and threw whatever into the pot, then the dealer would have to stack his chips to get the total amount he raised. I knew he was strong when he did this, because they were awkward amounts, and he also showed his cards. Any pocket pair he would raise to $15 any 2 face cards he would make it $6-7 pre-flop. He then threw out other amounts to throw us off and he showed hands like 7-2, 8-T. He was the big talker at this table, he made no sense and just rambled.
I ended up playing all my blinds, and I called raises with a big Ace and saw only 5 flops and missed. I finally picked up a strong hand KQ of hearts. I raised it to 6 dollars, and the whole table called me. The flop came down K x x rainbow. Awesome flop for me! Everyone checked, and I bet out 12 dollars half the pot. Everyone folded except drunk guy. He went ALL IN for 60 dollars. I thought to myself, a set?!? 2 Pair?!? I then reflected on his raising patterns, if he had a pair he would have raised $15 preflop. I make the call, he turns over 77 and my hand holds up! He then re-buys for $100 dollars.
My confidence is boosted and I continue to play my blinds cheap and big Aces. In my BB I get dealt 7c Tc everyone folds to the drunk guys raise of $15 dollars, I see the flop because I think I tilted this guy, i'm suited and I saw Daniel call and win with this hand too. Flop comes 8 J 9 (I flop the Nuts) I check, He then asks me..."How much are you willing to call?" I don't respond, I just want his chips to go in the middle. He makes it $15 dollars, I announce "ALL IN" without hesitation, or reading the board he calls! I was excited when he turned over his set of 8's and I said "I FLOPPED A STRAIGHT" Turn card is a 6, river card is a 6. Runner Runner to ruin my first time NL experience. He then said to me, "You can take a couple of chips to tip the valet"
My face turned red as I left the poker room, I felt like Daniel when he lost to quads against Gus. I then ended up sleeping for 14 hours!
*TRIP REPORT TO BE CONTINUED*
We get to Houston for an hour layover, and get a bite to eat. Felt stupid wearing my Jacket in the terminal. If only I could tell em' I came from Toronto, they would understand. I ended up holding my jacket the whole time. The girls that worked at this airport had porn star qualities, and features which was nice! Finally, they called us to Board for Las Vegas. I kept imagining that awful plane and hoped we didn't have to use that one again! (No one should be tortured like that) To my delight we got on a 737 Airbus. 3 seats on either side of the plane! (Now that's an aircraft i'm accustomed to) With an Inflight Movie! The 3 hour trip from Houston to Las Vegas seemed like 5 because my buddy and I were so excited, we couldn't wait to get off the plane!
Finally we arrive to LV airport and take a Shuttle to our hotel. My last vegas trip we stayed at the Luxor, this time we ended up at Tropicana. From the outside this hotel looked pretty decent. Once we entered the hotel, the Check-in line was longer then the check-in at the airport. They only had 3 stations open, and one manager on duty station with the MOD just standing there not doing anything! You would think he would try and check some people in, but he was just an ordament. An hour later (no exaggeration) we got to the front of the line, and got checked in. It was awkward rolling my suitcase through the casino floor. We get to the room, and see the tacky decor. 80's Curtains and 17" TV with a broken window screen.
I decided to shower before we made our way down for some dinner, the shower pressure at the Tropicana was like rain drops. Kinda made me upset, took twice as long to get the shampoo out of my hair! We finally made our way down to the Luxor to eat at the Pyramid Cafe. I liked the variety of food you can get there, and it was so cheap. My buddy got fish and chips, and I got the ultimate Sandwich. After dinner it was off to the Tables!
As we get close to the Luxor poker room, we see a large gathering take place outside of Cris Angels production office. We went to see what all the fuss was about. It was Cris himself in his office with his crew. Although no one was allowed in the office but him and his crew, everyone got to see what was happeneing through the windows. There was a sign on the window that read "CRIS ANGEL TAPING TOMMOROW @ 1pm in Excalibur" (More on this later)
Time for the nightmare to begin: Vegas was packed with lots of tourists, but these tourists ranged from Gamers, Young Couples, and Horny old Men. That's because of the 2 major conventions in town. The Consumer Electronic Show, and AVN (PORN)
We started our poker session at the Luxor, I bought in for $100 and folded through an orbit just to see what was at my table. No one at my table was rock, 8 people would see a flop and 3 would end up at the showdown. Pre flop would consist of 2 bets at most times. I knew if I wanted to win, I would have to either play tight and get lucky for my hands to hold up! After 4 hours of play I was down $30 dollars.
It was 5am and all the 2/4 tables were empty around the 3 strip hotels I was close to. I'm only a limit player and I had an itch to play poker. I thought i'd just call it a night an try again tommorow. As I got back to the Tropicana there was a 1-2NL game going on, I just wanted to watch but was talked into buying in. The cashier said, this is easy pickings for you. Seat 5 is drunk! I had never played NL before, and I thought I would give it a shot. I bought in for $100. There was only 5 of us at the table. Drunk guy, an Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore type couple (He was 25 and the GF was like early 40's) and Drunk guys friend.
I knew that in NL tight is right, and to get paid off on your best hands. This table never raised pre-flop unless drunk guy raised it. The way he raised to was crazy, He took his 2 hands over his stack and just scooped and threw whatever into the pot, then the dealer would have to stack his chips to get the total amount he raised. I knew he was strong when he did this, because they were awkward amounts, and he also showed his cards. Any pocket pair he would raise to $15 any 2 face cards he would make it $6-7 pre-flop. He then threw out other amounts to throw us off and he showed hands like 7-2, 8-T. He was the big talker at this table, he made no sense and just rambled.
I ended up playing all my blinds, and I called raises with a big Ace and saw only 5 flops and missed. I finally picked up a strong hand KQ of hearts. I raised it to 6 dollars, and the whole table called me. The flop came down K x x rainbow. Awesome flop for me! Everyone checked, and I bet out 12 dollars half the pot. Everyone folded except drunk guy. He went ALL IN for 60 dollars. I thought to myself, a set?!? 2 Pair?!? I then reflected on his raising patterns, if he had a pair he would have raised $15 preflop. I make the call, he turns over 77 and my hand holds up! He then re-buys for $100 dollars.
My confidence is boosted and I continue to play my blinds cheap and big Aces. In my BB I get dealt 7c Tc everyone folds to the drunk guys raise of $15 dollars, I see the flop because I think I tilted this guy, i'm suited and I saw Daniel call and win with this hand too. Flop comes 8 J 9 (I flop the Nuts) I check, He then asks me..."How much are you willing to call?" I don't respond, I just want his chips to go in the middle. He makes it $15 dollars, I announce "ALL IN" without hesitation, or reading the board he calls! I was excited when he turned over his set of 8's and I said "I FLOPPED A STRAIGHT" Turn card is a 6, river card is a 6. Runner Runner to ruin my first time NL experience. He then said to me, "You can take a couple of chips to tip the valet"
My face turned red as I left the poker room, I felt like Daniel when he lost to quads against Gus. I then ended up sleeping for 14 hours!
*TRIP REPORT TO BE CONTINUED*
Comments
your gamblers Anon group would be pleased with this read.
Get help buddy....again.
Please give me some signed copies of your poker book so I can pass them out at my next Anon Meeting.
Chapter 2: Baron
Much love Wolff, can't wait to see you at Royal Cup III
/g2
Look... you've been told a few times that people, most of whom I doubt even know you well, think you're dancing a fine line.
Maybe 6 months ago now, you come on here and post about your gambling addiction, the debt it cost you, and the strain on your relationships. Now, here you are posting about a trip to vegas strictly to gamble, and you've lost $130 in the first night.
Fact is djalikool, you're not playing poker, you're gambling. A good poker player folds that hand, and doesn't look for a reason to call with it like "I saw Daniel do this, and they're suited". I know you've caught flack for this before, and will again, but this is the last time you'll hear it from me.
You have relapsed - a common thing with addictions - you are gambling again, EDIT FOR BEANIE (and doing so very poorly) and are chasing the high rather than the good play. You need to stop and get help now, or your history will repeat itself.
Mark
YOU GUYS ARE ALWAYS BUSTING MY BALLS. RELAPSE THIS, YOU NEED HELP, GO BACK TO GA....Guess me and Graham should go together huh?
You guys don't even know the facts. I only brought a small amount of money with me to Vegas. Part 2 of my Vegas Trip report was going to be about the Cris Angel Taping that I was in. But I guess I won't post anymore, because everyone is so concerned about my 7c Tc hand.
pokerJAH
/g2
If you have gone so far as to admit that you have a gambling problem and have gone over the line in the past, then you have shown that you don't have the abilty to control yourself. Now, that being said, everyone attacking you to losing $130 to a drunk guy in NL is a little overboard. The game is high variance and losing an all-in doesn't mean anything.
To the peanut gallery: Do you attack djalikool if he posts a winning trip report? If the answer if no, then STFU. You are just being results oriented and attacking the guy cuz he lost.
To djalikool: If you can restrain your gambling to just vegas and only make trips when you can afford it and with money you can afford to lose, I don't see a problem. But also admit to yourself that you have to potential to self-destruct and take actions to ensure that while you are gambling, access to money that ISN'T gamble-worthy is restricted.
djalikool's results mean nothing... he claimed to be an admitted victim of gambling addiction, and now he's posting about his latest gambling ventures. I for one was concerned for him. I don't know him, but I know what terror addictions can cause, and how easy it is to deny you are relapsing. I'm done with this now... GL to you djalikool.
Mark
/g2
Actually FWIW that hand is not a ridiculous hand to call with in a NL game:
a It is very well disguised
b You will be able to get away from it easily if you miss
c Has the potential to bust big hands
I wasn't attacking Ali, I was making fun of DrTyore. Unfortunately, that's an addiction I can't control, and have no desire to stop
But quoting how a pro played a hand once is not on that list
Besides, do you really need to disguise your hand when calling a drunk guy's raise?
/g2
btw, I also lost a big all-in bet on Saturday night to a sober guy. Although my call was likely more acceptable (I think). He goes all-in blind (yes blind) for $85 and I call instantly with AK. He hit his 5 of course. Got to love 1/2!
I have been attacking djalikool regardless of the results for quite a while now. Actually it has nothing to do with the play or cards it has to with the fact that he has an adimitted addiction, posted that he couldn't control and was seeking help and then in a very short time seemed to overcome said addiction and now has no problem. It sounds like a dangerous road and I am just being an ass by reminding him that he does in fact have a problem and clearly it has not be controled. But again, I am an ass.
Day 2 - Went to the Cris Angel live taping. It was taped inside of Excalibur at the Tournament theatre. Cris was hog tied and dragged by a car, he had to free himself, which he did successfully. The theatre was packed and there had to be over 100 Camera's while it was being taped. The whole thing lasted an hour and half.
After Cris Angel we got a bite to eat at McDonald's (I tried there Snack Wrap) We don't have that here in Canada. It's 2 Chicken Fingers wrapped in a pita with Ceasar dressing and lettuce and bacon. Pretty good stuff!
At 6pm Luxor held a $65 dollar tourney, when I got there it was full. I then sat down at 2/4 and played a few hands when I heard "One seat remaining in the tournament for anyone intrested in playing" I mucked my hand out of turn and went up to the Poker desk and entered.
I started with 600 chips blinds were 25/25, I won the button to begin the tournament. This was an advantage, because the blinds were so high to start with, I got to see a full orbit of cards before feeling "Short Stacked"
I was card dead and someone noticed I hadn't played any hands. "It's okay to limp in" he said...the table laughed. I finally did limp in with AJo I was in late position, the reason I limped was because chip leader was a bully. If a pot was raised, he would re-raise to sandwich some players. I was playing my usual game the "Trap" I missed the flop completly, and folded. I was down to 300 chips blinds were 150/200 I could only see 2 more free cards before it was time to bust out. My last set of free cards I saw Pocket 9s, this was a no brainer the remaining chips went in the middle as did 2 other people. A4h vs 99 vs 45c Flop was 6 8 5, the turn brought a nice 7 river card an Ace. The dealer started pushing the chips to the person that held 45 and I said, I have a higher straight, the floor came over and the pot returned to me. This gave me more leverage and more bluffing amo, also my tight table image help me win a big pot. I had the button and I didn't even look down at my cards I threw in a $500 dollar bet one caller. After he called I looked down at 72 unsuited, flop was A 3 8 rainbow. He checked, I moved all-in he thought about it for awhile, I took a sip of my drink making it look like I wasn't worried. He then folded face up and showed his pocket 4's.
It was down to the final 3, every hand the dealer button would move all in. I saw Ace rag in the BB and the dealer said "ALL IN" SB folded, and I called instantly. He had 89o I had Ace 4 flop was A A 7 turn card was a blank and river was a blank. I now had the chip lead going into heads up, but not by much. Heads up ended in 2 hands, I got dealt 77 I moved all in and he calls with J9 flop comes a J and I don't improve. I am crippled, and I laughed how about we chop the pot "DEAL or NO DEAL?" no surprise, he said "No Deal" I move my last few chips in blind he calls 52o vs k4 we both miss the flop turn and river, and K high wins. I win $160, he won $420. He didn't tip the dealer, so I gave the dealer $10.00 on his behalf, and she appreciated.
I then asked for a food comp, and took my $4 food comp to the Pyramid Cafe and got a pizza
*TO BE CONTINUED*
I found the 2/4 Limit game to be easy and I doubled my buy-in when I played it (the second time when I wasn't drinking.)
My comment had nothing to do with djalikool's success or lack there of in Vegas. Review his posts since he posted his heartfelt cleansing post about going to GA and regaining his perspective etc...
Since then it seems like he stuck his toe barely back in the water (Playmoney/Freerolls) and now trips to Vegas etc, another post about crashing and his friends and family being concerned seems like its right around the corner.
Good luck DJ. Hope it works out, I much like Donald Trump do not have the right/power to comment on what people should be doing with their life/money... but, I hope history doesn't repeat itself.
So if you're Donald Trump does that make BBC_Z Rosie O'Donnell????
Not a chance, I respect BBC_Z
believe it or not, i'm in favour of cutting dj and graham some slack on this. they've discussed their problem and how they cope with it. i wish them both success.
Who can't??