Summer Vegas weekend getaway, pt. 1

In Las Vegas this weekend to go check out the WSOP, which I tried to qualify for, but never did. I’ve at least visited the WSOP as a spectator for the last four years now, and it’s always a head rush.

Played a little 1-2NL over at Excalibur last night, left up $200. I was up over $450, but got caught with a A9s in position on a board of A4x777. Of course, my opponent has the remaining 7. I had figured he had the A or maybe even the 4, he wasn’t that great of a player. But even donkeys can catch good hands too. So that hand cost me $200.

Woke up this morning and went to play some more 1-2NL before heading over to the Rio. There were more spectators this year compared to previous ones. The final 4 tables of the Horse World Championship were going on, so big pros like Scotty Nygeun, Doyle Brunson, Andy Bloch and others were present.

Stopped to just rail a random table and within a few minutes, I realized the player I was standing right behind Shannon Elizabeth! She was hiding behind some rather large sunglasses and a hat for Doyle’s Room. I watched one hand where she went all-in. Random villain went into the tank, but finally made the call with KK. Shannon flips over AA and it held up, doubling her up. I didn’t stay long as I’m sure she was very nervous with her back to the rail.
Was fun. Picked up some souvenirs and went back to the hotel. Am off to play a little more 1-2 and I’ll post again soon.

A Nice Weekend

Had a pretty good weekend. I smashed nearly every table I sat down on, placing first about five times, with an ITM of about 50%. Doubled my bankroll in two days, and played about a dozen satellites in attempt to get into the World Series in July. Ironically, none of the tournaments I won were the satellites. I doubled the bankroll, so I can’t complain. :)

I’m actually writing this while playing a 5-table SNG (45 players). I’ve got some classic Crosby, Stills, and Nash going on the headphones. Ahhh, just knocked someone out with TT against my AK. Ooops. Oh hey cool. I’m the chipleader at my table. Oh, now I’m in second in chips in the tourney.

I’ve been a better student of the game lately. Been reading more and watching more videos over at CardRunners. I do like their videos, commentary, watching someone’s style as though it were over their shoulder. I think I’ve already cashed in on the investment just this past weekend alone. I just don’t get how they multitable like that. I lose track after two tables, but there again, I’m not playing on dual 60-inch plasma displays like some of the pros are. J

I’ve been playing so well, I have half a notion to skip away to Vegas this weekend. I was going to go just two weeks ago just to check out the WSOP, like I have for the last three years. But for various reasons I didn’t, and I still want to go. So I might this weekend, we’ll see. I really need a good weekend of green felt.

My TT just found a third to make a set, and I just knocked out another opponent with AQo. Lol! I need to blog while I play more often. J Still in second place with 44xBB, but first has more than twice the number of my chips. 27 left to go. Ooops, just got stupid with A9o, dropped about 500 chips and down to fourth. Gotta get back on top. :)

Tilt

I hate being bubble boy. Played a few sats this morning. In every one of them became the chip leader. Late in the game, too. But while grinding away and avoiding getting into too many races, I somehow chose the worst ones in all three and eventually tilted out of all three contests. They were sats to some big games. I think I'll go walk around a bit. I should be in Vegas this weekend trying to get into the ME. I dunno why I didn't go.