<-- Is hoping that you were too tired after shipping the Venetian noon on Saturday to post results.
Sorry Hobbes.
I have failed. The V tournament was another very frustrating day of poker. I started beside a Asian-gambling-calling-station (sorry for the mildly racist term. I need to put his play into context) to my left. He called almost every raise from any postition, with anything that looked playable. Also, once a the player to my right busted (who looked exactly like AJ if he wasn't going grey) we got a very aggressive local at the table. So any time I had a mildly decent hand, he had already raised. I would call (I know I'm getting odds from my buddy on my left) and miss the flop. This might be a hole in my game.
I did start out OK, getting my stack up early, but after the 1st break once again I went huge card dead*. I hung on for a few more hours, but finally jammed with QJs, called by you know who with K8h. Obviviously I can't win against the MAKE MONEY hand
The tournament itself was fucking awesome. Aria and V are the nicest tournament venues on the Strip, and I will be returning.
*This has happened at every tournament I've played. Up early, card dead, dwindle stack, bust. Not sure how to compensate for it.
Anyway, thanks again to my BAPers. It means a lot to me that you put your hard earned dollars in my roll. I'm truly truly sorry that I didn't come through for you all.
I have failed. The V tournament was another very frustrating day of poker. I started beside a Asian-gambling-calling-station (sorry for the mildly racist term. I need to put his play into context) to my left. He called almost every raise from any postition, with anything that looked playable. Also, once a the player to my right busted (who looked exactly like AJ if he wasn't going grey) we got a very aggressive local at the table. So any time I had a mildly decent hand, he had already raised. I would call (I know I'm getting odds from my buddy on my left) and miss the flop. This might be a hole in my game.
I did start out OK, getting my stack up early, but after the 1st break once again I went huge card dead*. I hung on for a few more hours, but finally jammed with QJs, called by you know who with K8h. Obviviously I can't win against the MAKE MONEY hand
The tournament itself was fucking awesome. Aria and V are the nicest tournament venues on the Strip, and I will be returning.
*This has happened at every tournament I've played. Up early, card dead, dwindle stack, bust. Not sure how to compensate for it.
Anyway, thanks again to my BAPers. It means a lot to me that you put your hard earned dollars in my roll. I'm truly truly sorry that I didn't come through for you all.
You could have just said he plays like me
+1 on the Venetian and Aria endorsement, and the staff at Aria is pretty accommodating
Great run John...i know first hand we all try to play our best when we get the support and sometimes it just doesn't work out. There is always the next one. The BAP money tree is still strong. I await my next chance to sweat again.
the action at the Venetian sucked compared to Bellagio last week. Venetian 2/5 game is very tight and full of regulars, whereas the Bellagio is full of wealthy business types. If you are playing any cash next week, check out Bellagio for sure. Also they have their tournament series running so it is very busy there.
Great run John...i know first hand we all try to play our best when we get the support and sometimes it just doesn't work out. There is always the next one. The BAP money tree is still strong. I await my next chance to sweat again.
Thanks Ted.
I think my next trip I will grind at Aria for MTTs and Harrahs casinos for cash games.
the action at the Venetian sucked compared to Bellagio last week. Venetian 2/5 game is very tight and full of regulars, whereas the Bellagio is full of wealthy business types. If you are playing any cash next week, check out Bellagio for sure. Also they have their tournament series running so it is very busy there.
Noticed that as well. Other than the dailies which had about 70-80 players, there are barely any cash games going there.
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Sorry Hobbes.
I have failed. The V tournament was another very frustrating day of poker. I started beside a Asian-gambling-calling-station (sorry for the mildly racist term. I need to put his play into context) to my left. He called almost every raise from any postition, with anything that looked playable. Also, once a the player to my right busted (who looked exactly like AJ if he wasn't going grey) we got a very aggressive local at the table. So any time I had a mildly decent hand, he had already raised. I would call (I know I'm getting odds from my buddy on my left) and miss the flop. This might be a hole in my game.
I did start out OK, getting my stack up early, but after the 1st break once again I went huge card dead*. I hung on for a few more hours, but finally jammed with QJs, called by you know who with K8h. Obviviously I can't win against the MAKE MONEY hand
The tournament itself was fucking awesome. Aria and V are the nicest tournament venues on the Strip, and I will be returning.
*This has happened at every tournament I've played. Up early, card dead, dwindle stack, bust. Not sure how to compensate for it.
Anyway, thanks again to my BAPers. It means a lot to me that you put your hard earned dollars in my roll. I'm truly truly sorry that I didn't come through for you all.
You could have just said he plays like me
+1 on the Venetian and Aria endorsement, and the staff at Aria is pretty accommodating
Thanks Ted.
I think my next trip I will grind at Aria for MTTs and Harrahs casinos for cash games.
Noticed that as well. Other than the dailies which had about 70-80 players, there are barely any cash games going there.