-The NL west is too strong. How are the Giants supposed to compete
-Bodog set Andrew Bynum points plus rebounds average for the Phoenix series at 22.5. I quickly took the under, and shipped it. However, I've lost my last 6 baseball bets. lol beisbol
-The 4th season of Friday Night Lights is absolutely horrible. No minka= No show
-I really want to see 'Get Him to the Greek'
-I'm a Player prop addict. Here are some interesting ones.
--Bodog has set Kobe's average PPG at 29. I'm thinking about taking the under because EVERYONE will want to bet the over.
--Will Jack Nicholson be assessed a technical foul in the 2010 NBA Championship? +2000 yes.
-June 1st could possibly be the worst day for online poker players. It's the day the UIGEA (unlawful internet gaming enforcement act) goes into effect. It was supposed to be enforced 6 months ago, but got delayed. Basically, it's supposed to restrict financial institutions from dealing with "gambling" sites. This would make withdraws even slower and more importantly, could restrict deposits. It's kind of scary stuff, but according to this article, it could possibly be a non-issue: http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/9141-poker-players-alliance-june-1-uigea-will-be-a-small-bump-in-the-road
But this is all very scary stuff, especially since i'm graduating and have been contemplating playing poker more after June.
Monday, May 31, 2010
WSOP time!
poker was good this weekend, here are 3 random hands i thought were interesting
PokerStars Game #44890980282: Tournament #278452654, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/31 19:26:26 ET
Table '278452654 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1380 in chips)
Seat 2: stradale4300 (1620 in chips)
stradale4300: posts small blind 10
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Ah 4s]
stradale4300: raises 40 to 60
iNViZiGO: raises 140 to 200
stradale4300: calls 140
*** FLOP *** [6s 4d 5s]
iNViZiGO: bets 260
stradale4300: calls 260
*** TURN *** [6s 4d 5s] [Ks]
iNViZiGO: checks
stradale4300: bets 420
iNViZiGO: raises 500 to 920 and is all-in
stradale4300: calls 500
*** RIVER *** [6s 4d 5s Ks] [As]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [Ah 4s] (a flush, Ace high)
stradale4300: shows [Ad 7d] (a pair of Aces)
iNViZiGO collected 2760 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2760 | Rake 0
Board [6s 4d 5s Ks As]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [Ah 4s] and won (2760) with a flush, Ace high
Seat 2: stradale4300 (button) (small blind) showed [Ad 7d] and lost with a pair of Aces
Hand 1 above, this guy was solid, so this hand felt sooooo good to win. I really didn't think he had anything when he bet that big on the turn when I checked. Might have been a donk play looking at the hand without being results oriented. not sure though
PokerStars Game #44892537718: Tournament #278462292, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/31 20:08:01 ET
Table '278462292 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: tstocklen (1510 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1490 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 10
tstocklen: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [5d 9h]
iNViZiGO: calls 10
tstocklen: checks
*** FLOP *** [6h 7d 8s]
tstocklen: bets 60
iNViZiGO: raises 140 to 200
tstocklen: calls 140
*** TURN *** [6h 7d 8s] [9c]
tstocklen: checks
iNViZiGO: checks
*** RIVER *** [6h 7d 8s 9c] [5h]
tstocklen: bets 80
iNViZiGO: calls 80
*** SHOW DOWN ***
tstocklen: shows [Ts 8h] (a straight, Six to Ten)
iNViZiGO: mucks hand
tstocklen collected 600 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 600 | Rake 0
Board [6h 7d 8s 9c 5h]
Seat 1: tstocklen (big blind) showed [Ts 8h] and won (600) with a straight, Six to Ten
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) mucked [5d 9h]
hand 2, the turn and river were unfortunate. but he played the turn and river horribly, i dont mind his check on the turn. but on the river (when there is a straight on board), you HAVE to bet more than 80 chips. he missed so much value. if the hands were switched (I had his hand), he would've been crippled after this hand.
PokerStars Game #44900941566: Tournament #278516424, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level III (25/50) - 2010/06/01 1:04:31 ET
Table '278516424 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: CheMilo (1530 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1470 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 25
CheMilo: posts big blind 50
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [5d Ah]
iNViZiGO: raises 50 to 100
CheMilo: calls 50
*** FLOP *** [5c 3d 8h]
CheMilo: bets 150
iNViZiGO: calls 150
*** TURN *** [5c 3d 8h] [4d]
CheMilo: bets 150
iNViZiGO: calls 150
*** RIVER *** [5c 3d 8h 4d] [9c]
CheMilo: bets 200
iNViZiGO: raises 870 to 1070 and is all-in
CheMilo: calls 870
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [5d Ah] (a pair of Fives)
CheMilo: shows [4h 4c] (three of a kind, Fours)
iNViZiGO said, "nh"
CheMilo collected 2940 from pot
iNViZiGO finished the tournament in 2nd place
CheMilo wins the tournament and receives $60.00 - congratulations!
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2940 | Rake 0
Board [5c 3d 8h 4d 9c]
Seat 1: CheMilo (big blind) showed [4h 4c] and won (2940) with three of a kind, Fours
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) showed [5d Ah] and lost with a pair of Fives
me getting caught bluffing again. although, i lost this hand, i like my play. I thought his 200 chips bluff was a hand like 8 10, or 8 7 (a weak one pair hand). He was semi decent, so I thought he would fold a one pair hand to a shove. Maybe it was a bad read, but I still like it. I learned in a video recently that "if you're never getting caught bluffing, you're not playing aggressively enough"
PokerStars Game #44890980282: Tournament #278452654, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/31 19:26:26 ET
Table '278452654 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1380 in chips)
Seat 2: stradale4300 (1620 in chips)
stradale4300: posts small blind 10
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Ah 4s]
stradale4300: raises 40 to 60
iNViZiGO: raises 140 to 200
stradale4300: calls 140
*** FLOP *** [6s 4d 5s]
iNViZiGO: bets 260
stradale4300: calls 260
*** TURN *** [6s 4d 5s] [Ks]
iNViZiGO: checks
stradale4300: bets 420
iNViZiGO: raises 500 to 920 and is all-in
stradale4300: calls 500
*** RIVER *** [6s 4d 5s Ks] [As]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [Ah 4s] (a flush, Ace high)
stradale4300: shows [Ad 7d] (a pair of Aces)
iNViZiGO collected 2760 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2760 | Rake 0
Board [6s 4d 5s Ks As]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [Ah 4s] and won (2760) with a flush, Ace high
Seat 2: stradale4300 (button) (small blind) showed [Ad 7d] and lost with a pair of Aces
Hand 1 above, this guy was solid, so this hand felt sooooo good to win. I really didn't think he had anything when he bet that big on the turn when I checked. Might have been a donk play looking at the hand without being results oriented. not sure though
PokerStars Game #44892537718: Tournament #278462292, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/31 20:08:01 ET
Table '278462292 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: tstocklen (1510 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1490 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 10
tstocklen: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [5d 9h]
iNViZiGO: calls 10
tstocklen: checks
*** FLOP *** [6h 7d 8s]
tstocklen: bets 60
iNViZiGO: raises 140 to 200
tstocklen: calls 140
*** TURN *** [6h 7d 8s] [9c]
tstocklen: checks
iNViZiGO: checks
*** RIVER *** [6h 7d 8s 9c] [5h]
tstocklen: bets 80
iNViZiGO: calls 80
*** SHOW DOWN ***
tstocklen: shows [Ts 8h] (a straight, Six to Ten)
iNViZiGO: mucks hand
tstocklen collected 600 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 600 | Rake 0
Board [6h 7d 8s 9c 5h]
Seat 1: tstocklen (big blind) showed [Ts 8h] and won (600) with a straight, Six to Ten
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) mucked [5d 9h]
hand 2, the turn and river were unfortunate. but he played the turn and river horribly, i dont mind his check on the turn. but on the river (when there is a straight on board), you HAVE to bet more than 80 chips. he missed so much value. if the hands were switched (I had his hand), he would've been crippled after this hand.
PokerStars Game #44900941566: Tournament #278516424, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level III (25/50) - 2010/06/01 1:04:31 ET
Table '278516424 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: CheMilo (1530 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1470 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 25
CheMilo: posts big blind 50
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [5d Ah]
iNViZiGO: raises 50 to 100
CheMilo: calls 50
*** FLOP *** [5c 3d 8h]
CheMilo: bets 150
iNViZiGO: calls 150
*** TURN *** [5c 3d 8h] [4d]
CheMilo: bets 150
iNViZiGO: calls 150
*** RIVER *** [5c 3d 8h 4d] [9c]
CheMilo: bets 200
iNViZiGO: raises 870 to 1070 and is all-in
CheMilo: calls 870
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [5d Ah] (a pair of Fives)
CheMilo: shows [4h 4c] (three of a kind, Fours)
iNViZiGO said, "nh"
CheMilo collected 2940 from pot
iNViZiGO finished the tournament in 2nd place
CheMilo wins the tournament and receives $60.00 - congratulations!
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2940 | Rake 0
Board [5c 3d 8h 4d 9c]
Seat 1: CheMilo (big blind) showed [4h 4c] and won (2940) with three of a kind, Fours
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) showed [5d Ah] and lost with a pair of Fives
me getting caught bluffing again. although, i lost this hand, i like my play. I thought his 200 chips bluff was a hand like 8 10, or 8 7 (a weak one pair hand). He was semi decent, so I thought he would fold a one pair hand to a shove. Maybe it was a bad read, but I still like it. I learned in a video recently that "if you're never getting caught bluffing, you're not playing aggressively enough"
Thursday, May 27, 2010
the best of both worlds
Poker meets trading cards
Durrrr autographed trading cards lol
and I wonder what it feels like to open a $150 box of baseball cards and pull a card worth over $16,000+
http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-BOWMAN-CHROME-SUPERFRACTOR-STEPHEN-STRASBURG-1-1-/190398394834?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Baseball&hash=item2c54a0f1d2
Durrrr autographed trading cards lol
and I wonder what it feels like to open a $150 box of baseball cards and pull a card worth over $16,000+
http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-BOWMAN-CHROME-SUPERFRACTOR-STEPHEN-STRASBURG-1-1-/190398394834?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Baseball&hash=item2c54a0f1d2
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
oh no, only 2 weeks left
one more midterm, ugh
I'm looking forward to being done with studying and midterms. But I don't want to leave yet.
I've always liked going back to Tracy after finals were over because I knew that I would come right back in less than a week. But the weirdest thing is that I'll have to drive away from Santa Barbara knowing that I'm not coming back. emo (in high school, mimi would call my emo senior moments "gremo")
Friday, May 21, 2010
i need to stop bluffing
This is the 2nd time I bluffed in this exact situation. I'm not sure if I'm just getting in bad spots or if this is actually a good spot.
PokerStars Game #44413786299: Tournament #275110452, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/05/21 12:37:24 ET
Table '275110452 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1835 in chips)
Seat 2: johnybrav848 (1165 in chips)
johnybrav848: posts small blind 15
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 30
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Ts Ks]
johnybrav848: raises 60 to 90
iNViZiGO: calls 60
*** FLOP *** [3h 9h 3s]
iNViZiGO: checks
johnybrav848: bets 90
iNViZiGO: raises 120 to 210
johnybrav848: calls 120
*** TURN *** [3h 9h 3s] [9d]
iNViZiGO: checks
johnybrav848: checks
*** RIVER *** [3h 9h 3s 9d] [9c]
iNViZiGO: bets 1535 and is all-in
johnybrav848: calls 865 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (670) returned to iNViZiGO
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [Ts Ks] (a full house, Nines full of Threes)
johnybrav848: shows [Ad 9s] (four of a kind, Nines)
iNViZiGO said, "nh"
johnybrav848 collected 2330 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2330 | Rake 0
Board [3h 9h 3s 9d 9c]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [Ts Ks] and lost with a full house, Nines full of Threes
Seat 2: johnybrav848 (button) (small blind) showed [Ad 9s] and won (2330) with four of a kind, Nines
PokerStars Game #44413786299: Tournament #275110452, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/05/21 12:37:24 ET
Table '275110452 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1835 in chips)
Seat 2: johnybrav848 (1165 in chips)
johnybrav848: posts small blind 15
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 30
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Ts Ks]
johnybrav848: raises 60 to 90
iNViZiGO: calls 60
*** FLOP *** [3h 9h 3s]
iNViZiGO: checks
johnybrav848: bets 90
iNViZiGO: raises 120 to 210
johnybrav848: calls 120
*** TURN *** [3h 9h 3s] [9d]
iNViZiGO: checks
johnybrav848: checks
*** RIVER *** [3h 9h 3s 9d] [9c]
iNViZiGO: bets 1535 and is all-in
johnybrav848: calls 865 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (670) returned to iNViZiGO
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [Ts Ks] (a full house, Nines full of Threes)
johnybrav848: shows [Ad 9s] (four of a kind, Nines)
iNViZiGO said, "nh"
johnybrav848 collected 2330 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2330 | Rake 0
Board [3h 9h 3s 9d 9c]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [Ts Ks] and lost with a full house, Nines full of Threes
Seat 2: johnybrav848 (button) (small blind) showed [Ad 9s] and won (2330) with four of a kind, Nines
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
STAKE
PokerStars just recently ended their SCOOP, a very big online tournament series. The Player Of The Series (winner got something like $100,000 in prize packages) was a player named George Lind III. He was recently named a Team PokerStars Online Player and was the fastest player to reach the status of SuperNova Elite for 2010. He recently updated his blog at jorg95.blogspot.com
But anyway, he is selling pieces of his entire WSOP 2010. He explains in detail his staking offer here: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/163/staking-selling-shares/full-wsop-package-selling-shares-787841/
It’s all about expected value. Yes, there is a lot of variance/risk in tournaments but, I think this opportunity is definitely plus EV. Every tournament he enters, he is definitely plus EV. Some people estimate that their ROI (return on investment) in WSOP tournaments is up to 100% depending on the tournament because of how soft some tournaments are. For example, assuming he has a 100% ROI, for a $5,000 buy-in tourney, his expected value would be to cash for $10,000 (5k buy-in plus 5k profit).
Also, it’s not an all-or-nothing type of investment. There’s a very very very small possibility that he cashes for $0. However, even if he has a “bad” tournament series (30+ events), he should still cash for some decent amount of $ and I would get back some amount of money.
I’m sure this sounds pretty shady. But when Cole “CTS” South (one of my favorite players) offered to buy as big of a chunk as possible, I was down. I think I am going to invest $500 for 0.25%. The spots are selling really fast. Less than 24 hours since he has offered staking, and already 20% has been sold.
But anyway, he is selling pieces of his entire WSOP 2010. He explains in detail his staking offer here: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/163/staking-selling-shares/full-wsop-package-selling-shares-787841/
It’s all about expected value. Yes, there is a lot of variance/risk in tournaments but, I think this opportunity is definitely plus EV. Every tournament he enters, he is definitely plus EV. Some people estimate that their ROI (return on investment) in WSOP tournaments is up to 100% depending on the tournament because of how soft some tournaments are. For example, assuming he has a 100% ROI, for a $5,000 buy-in tourney, his expected value would be to cash for $10,000 (5k buy-in plus 5k profit).
Also, it’s not an all-or-nothing type of investment. There’s a very very very small possibility that he cashes for $0. However, even if he has a “bad” tournament series (30+ events), he should still cash for some decent amount of $ and I would get back some amount of money.
I’m sure this sounds pretty shady. But when Cole “CTS” South (one of my favorite players) offered to buy as big of a chunk as possible, I was down. I think I am going to invest $500 for 0.25%. The spots are selling really fast. Less than 24 hours since he has offered staking, and already 20% has been sold.
Monday, May 17, 2010
wooo
I think only Scott would find this interesting. I was being a loser this weekend and watching some youtube videos of box breaks. Start at the 2 minute mark of this video. Did you hear it? Kai Jensen? Kyle Jensen? I went to ebay and searched Kyle Jensen, and found all his Bowman cards. Crazy. Scott and I played basketball with him when we were maybe 8 or 9 for the Boys and Girls Club. And then Scott and Kyle were on the Blue Jays for 3 years straight in Little League. He currently has no autographed rookie cards, which probably saved me lots of $$
Sunday, May 16, 2010
lol u
who says the games are drying up?
he was trying to soul own me, calling with 8-high
I guess he put me on 7-high
PokerStars Game #43959701392: Tournament #271915557, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/11 21:34:23 ET
Table '271915557 1' 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1300 in chips)
Seat 2: Mamdwiedamy (1700 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 10
Mamdwiedamy: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [As Tc]
iNViZiGO: raises 40 to 60
Mamdwiedamy: raises 40 to 100
iNViZiGO: calls 40
*** FLOP *** [Jc 3h Ad]
Mamdwiedamy: bets 100
iNViZiGO: calls 100
*** TURN *** [Jc 3h Ad] [Qh]
Mamdwiedamy: bets 300
iNViZiGO: calls 300
*** RIVER *** [Jc 3h Ad Qh] [2s]
Mamdwiedamy: checks
iNViZiGO: bets 200
Mamdwiedamy: calls 200
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [As Tc] (a pair of Aces)
Mamdwiedamy: mucks hand
iNViZiGO collected 1400 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 1400 | Rake 0
Board [Jc 3h Ad Qh 2s]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) showed [As Tc] and won (1400) with a pair of Aces
Seat 2: Mamdwiedamy (big blind) mucked [5d 8d]
he was trying to soul own me, calling with 8-high
I guess he put me on 7-high
PokerStars Game #43959701392: Tournament #271915557, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/11 21:34:23 ET
Table '271915557 1' 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1300 in chips)
Seat 2: Mamdwiedamy (1700 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 10
Mamdwiedamy: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [As Tc]
iNViZiGO: raises 40 to 60
Mamdwiedamy: raises 40 to 100
iNViZiGO: calls 40
*** FLOP *** [Jc 3h Ad]
Mamdwiedamy: bets 100
iNViZiGO: calls 100
*** TURN *** [Jc 3h Ad] [Qh]
Mamdwiedamy: bets 300
iNViZiGO: calls 300
*** RIVER *** [Jc 3h Ad Qh] [2s]
Mamdwiedamy: checks
iNViZiGO: bets 200
Mamdwiedamy: calls 200
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [As Tc] (a pair of Aces)
Mamdwiedamy: mucks hand
iNViZiGO collected 1400 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 1400 | Rake 0
Board [Jc 3h Ad Qh 2s]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) showed [As Tc] and won (1400) with a pair of Aces
Seat 2: Mamdwiedamy (big blind) mucked [5d 8d]
Saturday, May 15, 2010
i had a dream
the SCOOP (spring championship of online poker)on PokerStars had its Heads-up tournaments today. The high tourney's buy in was $25k, the medium was $2500, and the low was $270. I was lucky enough to win an entry into the low on a couple $20 satellites. The guarantee was $300,000, but it ended up having a prize pool of $400,000+. I know I'm a longshot to win or even cash, but there's always a chance. It's like when you buy a lottery ticket and just think what if... First place was $64,000 in this tourney.
I was pretty happy just to satellite in and was up against "latinsh". He was a small winner in the $33 turbo Hu sngs. So, def not a fish or anything. But, it wasn't meant to be. He had been really aggressive and this happened about 20 hands into the match. I think we both played the hand very very standard. I'm something like 56% to win it when the chips go in, but he binks the river. Oh well.
PokerStars Game #44137102236: Tournament #2010050351, $250+$20 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (30/60) - 2010/05/15 15:42:19 ET
Table '2010050351 54' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (9350 in chips)
Seat 2: Latinsh (10650 in chips)
Latinsh: posts small blind 30
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 60
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [As Qh]
Latinsh: raises 120 to 180
iNViZiGO: raises 360 to 540
Latinsh: calls 360
*** FLOP *** [7d 2d Ac]
iNViZiGO: bets 700
Latinsh: raises 1040 to 1740
iNViZiGO: raises 2040 to 3780
Latinsh: raises 6330 to 10110 and is all-in
iNViZiGO: calls 5030 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (1300) returned to Latinsh
*** TURN *** [7d 2d Ac] [3s]
*** RIVER *** [7d 2d Ac 3s] [6d]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [As Qh] (a pair of Aces)
Latinsh: shows [4d 3d] (a flush, Seven high)
Latinsh collected 18700 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 18700 | Rake 0
Board [7d 2d Ac 3s 6d]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [As Qh] and lost with a pair of Aces
Seat 2: Latinsh (button) (small blind) showed [4d 3d] and won (18700) with a flush, Seven high
I was pretty happy just to satellite in and was up against "latinsh". He was a small winner in the $33 turbo Hu sngs. So, def not a fish or anything. But, it wasn't meant to be. He had been really aggressive and this happened about 20 hands into the match. I think we both played the hand very very standard. I'm something like 56% to win it when the chips go in, but he binks the river. Oh well.
PokerStars Game #44137102236: Tournament #2010050351, $250+$20 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (30/60) - 2010/05/15 15:42:19 ET
Table '2010050351 54' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (9350 in chips)
Seat 2: Latinsh (10650 in chips)
Latinsh: posts small blind 30
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 60
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [As Qh]
Latinsh: raises 120 to 180
iNViZiGO: raises 360 to 540
Latinsh: calls 360
*** FLOP *** [7d 2d Ac]
iNViZiGO: bets 700
Latinsh: raises 1040 to 1740
iNViZiGO: raises 2040 to 3780
Latinsh: raises 6330 to 10110 and is all-in
iNViZiGO: calls 5030 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (1300) returned to Latinsh
*** TURN *** [7d 2d Ac] [3s]
*** RIVER *** [7d 2d Ac 3s] [6d]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [As Qh] (a pair of Aces)
Latinsh: shows [4d 3d] (a flush, Seven high)
Latinsh collected 18700 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 18700 | Rake 0
Board [7d 2d Ac 3s 6d]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [As Qh] and lost with a pair of Aces
Seat 2: Latinsh (button) (small blind) showed [4d 3d] and won (18700) with a flush, Seven high
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
limping to the finish line
-Greg and I bet on England to win the FIFA world cup? or whatever it's called. Maybe this will give me some motivation to watch a few games. Vamos!
-Hustleddd russ 2 days ago. Claiming he can name 8 players on every NBA team for $50. He quickly lowered it to $20 and we agreed on 7 players. After struggling with the Raptors and 76ers, he bought out for $8. Then he proposed a rock-paper-scissor 3 out of 5 to win his money back. He was up 2-1 on me, then I mind-fcuked him with the Paper-Scissor combo FTW.
-High Stakes Poker season 6 is over. Such a great season. I'll probably watch the entire season over at some point.
-I'm going to stick on PokerStars for the time being. The only reason I preferred FTP over Stars was the rakeback. But, after doing some research, the PokerStars VIP program Gold Status equates to 27.2% "rakeback". And Platinum is 27.5% or something. So, I think i'm going to get gold and stay there until a better bonus/offer comes along. Plus, I like the disconnect protection on Stars over FTP. On FTP, if you get disconnected, you pretty much lost the game. But on Stars, they give a lot more time to reconnect and continue the game. There's nothing more tilting then losing a match because of your internet.
-PokerStars is taking over the world. At peak, they have like 275,000+ players.
-Forget the Joe Cada reality poker show. i want to watch this. It might just be me, but he looks like Jim Carey. I'm 80% sure that is jeff madsen at the golf course
-Hustleddd russ 2 days ago. Claiming he can name 8 players on every NBA team for $50. He quickly lowered it to $20 and we agreed on 7 players. After struggling with the Raptors and 76ers, he bought out for $8. Then he proposed a rock-paper-scissor 3 out of 5 to win his money back. He was up 2-1 on me, then I mind-fcuked him with the Paper-Scissor combo FTW.
-High Stakes Poker season 6 is over. Such a great season. I'll probably watch the entire season over at some point.
-I'm going to stick on PokerStars for the time being. The only reason I preferred FTP over Stars was the rakeback. But, after doing some research, the PokerStars VIP program Gold Status equates to 27.2% "rakeback". And Platinum is 27.5% or something. So, I think i'm going to get gold and stay there until a better bonus/offer comes along. Plus, I like the disconnect protection on Stars over FTP. On FTP, if you get disconnected, you pretty much lost the game. But on Stars, they give a lot more time to reconnect and continue the game. There's nothing more tilting then losing a match because of your internet.
-PokerStars is taking over the world. At peak, they have like 275,000+ players.
-Forget the Joe Cada reality poker show. i want to watch this. It might just be me, but he looks like Jim Carey. I'm 80% sure that is jeff madsen at the golf course
Sunday, May 9, 2010
DUCY?
-It's the new book i'm reading by David Skalansky and Alan Schoonmaker.
DUCY= Do you See Why?
It's basically a book about real-life situations regarding math problems, theories, and logic. I've only read 40 pages, but it's awesome so far.
-No more Bobby's Room. The new high limit poker room at the Aria is being called The Phil Ivey Room. sick
-The nba playoffs are pretty boring so far. I was sad when the Mavs and Nuggets lost in the first round, they are probably 2 of my favorite teams to watch in the West.
-I've been on ebay looking at baseball and basketball cards recently. i want to buy some sooooo badlyyyyyyy
-I love my new Lincecum jersey (birthday gift), i put it on every other day.
DUCY= Do you See Why?
It's basically a book about real-life situations regarding math problems, theories, and logic. I've only read 40 pages, but it's awesome so far.
-No more Bobby's Room. The new high limit poker room at the Aria is being called The Phil Ivey Room. sick
-The nba playoffs are pretty boring so far. I was sad when the Mavs and Nuggets lost in the first round, they are probably 2 of my favorite teams to watch in the West.
-I've been on ebay looking at baseball and basketball cards recently. i want to buy some sooooo badlyyyyyyy
-I love my new Lincecum jersey (birthday gift), i put it on every other day.
back on pokerstars
i'm back on pokerstars because they are having their annual SCOOP bonus. I think i'm going to try and stick here for awhile. i'm currently a silver star status, and i think i can get gold soon. here are some hands i thought were interesting
#1
PokerStars Game #43721602081: Tournament #270247355, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/06 23:08:19 ET
Table '270247355 1' 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: jlezcanobps (960 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (2040 in chips)
jlezcanobps: posts small blind 10
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Qh Th]
jlezcanobps: calls 10
iNViZiGO: raises 60 to 80
jlezcanobps: calls 60
*** FLOP *** [9d 8c 6d]
iNViZiGO: bets 160
jlezcanobps: calls 160
*** TURN *** [9d 8c 6d] [2c]
iNViZiGO: checks
jlezcanobps: bets 320
iNViZiGO: calls 320
*** RIVER *** [9d 8c 6d 2c] [Qs]
iNViZiGO: bets 900
jlezcanobps: calls 400 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (500) returned to iNViZiGO
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [Qh Th] (a pair of Queens)
jlezcanobps: shows [5s 9h] (a pair of Nines)
iNViZiGO collected 1920 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 1920 | Rake 0
Board [9d 8c 6d 2c Qs]
Seat 1: jlezcanobps (button) (small blind) showed [5s 9h] and lost with a pair of Nines
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [Qh Th] and won (1920) with a pair of Queens
I kind of like my raise pre flop. i kind of like my bet on the flop, my hand is really strong. 2 overs and a double gutter. but the turn is a nasty spot. I didn't know whether to bet (and if so, how big), or to check (but I was afraid he would bet big, which he did). it was a gross spot. looking back, i think the best line is to bet and call a shove. i probably did the donkiest thing I can do was check/call a big bet.
#2
PokerStars Game #43767010288: Tournament #270562980, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/05/07 22:10:26 ET
Table '270562980 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: SWE_NIXON (1535 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1465 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 15
SWE_NIXON: posts big blind 30
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Ah 2h]
iNViZiGO: raises 30 to 60
SWE_NIXON: raises 60 to 120
iNViZiGO: calls 60
*** FLOP *** [Js Ks As]
SWE_NIXON: bets 210
iNViZiGO: calls 210
*** TURN *** [Js Ks As] [Th]
SWE_NIXON: checks
iNViZiGO: checks
*** RIVER *** [Js Ks As Th] [Td]
SWE_NIXON: bets 420
iNViZiGO: folds
Uncalled bet (420) returned to SWE_NIXON
SWE_NIXON collected 660 from pot
SWE_NIXON: shows [2d 6s] (a pair of Tens)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 660 | Rake 0
Board [Js Ks As Th Td]
Seat 1: SWE_NIXON (big blind) collected (660)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) folded on the River
this guy mind-fcuked me, notice he showed the bluff (26 offsuit) i really wanted to call his bet on the river, but my first instinct was to fold, and i'm trying to follow my first instinct more. but ahh, he never bets that much with an Ace or King. it's either the nuts or nothing, and i could only beat the nothing.
#3
PokerStars Game #43768093313: Tournament #270572853, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/07 22:44:45 ET
Table '270572853 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1360 in chips)
Seat 2: maku62 (1640 in chips)
maku62: posts small blind 10
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [4c Kh]
maku62: raises 20 to 40
iNViZiGO: raises 100 to 140
maku62: calls 100
*** FLOP *** [Jc Ah Th]
iNViZiGO: bets 220
maku62: calls 220
*** TURN *** [Jc Ah Th] [7s]
iNViZiGO: bets 560
maku62: calls 560
*** RIVER *** [Jc Ah Th 7s] [Qh]
iNViZiGO: bets 440 and is all-in
maku62: calls 440
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [4c Kh] (a straight, Ten to Ace)
maku62: shows [8h As] (a pair of Aces)
iNViZiGO collected 2720 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2720 | Rake 0
Board [Jc Ah Th 7s Qh]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [4c Kh] and won (2720) with a straight, Ten to Ace
Seat 2: maku62 (button) (small blind) showed [8h As] and lost with a pair of Aces
i'm a donk for this one. this guy NEVER folded a pair. it took me about 2 games to realize this (he beat me both times), but i got a nice little river there. I reallllly misplayed this hand, I sometimes think that when I never 3 bet for a longlong time, i should get lots of credit for my first one. That may be true, but I think raising 34 suited is better than k4.
#4
PokerStars Game #43769059262: Tournament #270575674, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level III (25/50) - 2010/05/07 23:19:27 ET
Table '270575674 1' 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1247 in chips)
Seat 2: ghostisme (1753 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 25
ghostisme: posts big blind 50
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Kh Js]
iNViZiGO: calls 25
ghostisme: raises 100 to 150
iNViZiGO: calls 100
*** FLOP *** [Qc 9d 2c]
ghostisme: bets 200
iNViZiGO: raises 350 to 550
ghostisme: calls 350
*** TURN *** [Qc 9d 2c] [9h]
ghostisme: bets 1053 and is all-in
iNViZiGO: calls 547 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (506) returned to ghostisme
*** RIVER *** [Qc 9d 2c 9h] [Th]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
ghostisme: shows [Ac 2h] (two pair, Nines and Deuces)
iNViZiGO: shows [Kh Js] (a straight, Nine to King)
iNViZiGO collected 2494 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2494 | Rake 0
Board [Qc 9d 2c 9h Th]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) showed [Kh Js] and won (2494) with a straight, Nine to King
Seat 2: ghostisme (big blind) showed [Ac 2h] and lost with two pair, Nines and Deuces
another donk play by me. nice little BINK on the river.
#5 and 6
PokerStars Game #43857486420: Tournament #271201147, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/05/09 19:31:17 ET
Table '271201147 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: Narbeldo9 (1670 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1330 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 15
Narbeldo9: posts big blind 30
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [4h 3h]
iNViZiGO: raises 36 to 66
Narbeldo9: calls 36
*** FLOP *** [5s Ts 5d]
Narbeldo9: checks
iNViZiGO: bets 100
Narbeldo9: raises 100 to 200
iNViZiGO: raises 170 to 370
Narbeldo9: calls 170
*** TURN *** [5s Ts 5d] [6h]
Narbeldo9: checks
iNViZiGO: bets 600
Narbeldo9: folds
Uncalled bet (600) returned to iNViZiGO
iNViZiGO collected 872 from pot
iNViZiGO: doesn't show hand
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 872 | Rake 0
Board [5s Ts 5d 6h]
Seat 1: Narbeldo9 (big blind) folded on the Turn
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) collected (872)
PokerStars Game #43857566509: Tournament #271201147, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/05/09 19:33:08 ET
Table '271201147 1' 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: Narbeldo9 (1234 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1766 in chips)
Narbeldo9: posts small blind 15
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 30
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Ah Ts]
Narbeldo9: raises 60 to 90
iNViZiGO: calls 60
*** FLOP *** [Kh Th 4d]
iNViZiGO: checks
Narbeldo9 said, "cmon play faster dont waste my time"
Narbeldo9: bets 90
iNViZiGO: calls 90
*** TURN *** [Kh Th 4d] [3c]
iNViZiGO: checks
Narbeldo9: bets 240
iNViZiGO: calls 240
*** RIVER *** [Kh Th 4d 3c] [5h]
iNViZiGO: bets 1346 and is all-in
Narbeldo9: folds
Uncalled bet (1346) returned to iNViZiGO
iNViZiGO collected 840 from pot
iNViZiGO: doesn't show hand
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 840 | Rake 0
Board [Kh Th 4d 3c 5h]
Seat 1: Narbeldo9 (button) (small blind) folded on the River
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (big blind) collected (840)
I was really proud of these 2 hands. this guy was pretty good, and he was telling me i suck and that I need to play faster. I'm trying to make some more non-standard plays like this. this means merging my ranges like the 2nd hand. unfortunately, he ended up mind-fcuking me too when i spazzed out with a flush draw to his 2 pair.
#1
PokerStars Game #43721602081: Tournament #270247355, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/06 23:08:19 ET
Table '270247355 1' 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: jlezcanobps (960 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (2040 in chips)
jlezcanobps: posts small blind 10
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Qh Th]
jlezcanobps: calls 10
iNViZiGO: raises 60 to 80
jlezcanobps: calls 60
*** FLOP *** [9d 8c 6d]
iNViZiGO: bets 160
jlezcanobps: calls 160
*** TURN *** [9d 8c 6d] [2c]
iNViZiGO: checks
jlezcanobps: bets 320
iNViZiGO: calls 320
*** RIVER *** [9d 8c 6d 2c] [Qs]
iNViZiGO: bets 900
jlezcanobps: calls 400 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (500) returned to iNViZiGO
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [Qh Th] (a pair of Queens)
jlezcanobps: shows [5s 9h] (a pair of Nines)
iNViZiGO collected 1920 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 1920 | Rake 0
Board [9d 8c 6d 2c Qs]
Seat 1: jlezcanobps (button) (small blind) showed [5s 9h] and lost with a pair of Nines
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [Qh Th] and won (1920) with a pair of Queens
I kind of like my raise pre flop. i kind of like my bet on the flop, my hand is really strong. 2 overs and a double gutter. but the turn is a nasty spot. I didn't know whether to bet (and if so, how big), or to check (but I was afraid he would bet big, which he did). it was a gross spot. looking back, i think the best line is to bet and call a shove. i probably did the donkiest thing I can do was check/call a big bet.
#2
PokerStars Game #43767010288: Tournament #270562980, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/05/07 22:10:26 ET
Table '270562980 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: SWE_NIXON (1535 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1465 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 15
SWE_NIXON: posts big blind 30
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Ah 2h]
iNViZiGO: raises 30 to 60
SWE_NIXON: raises 60 to 120
iNViZiGO: calls 60
*** FLOP *** [Js Ks As]
SWE_NIXON: bets 210
iNViZiGO: calls 210
*** TURN *** [Js Ks As] [Th]
SWE_NIXON: checks
iNViZiGO: checks
*** RIVER *** [Js Ks As Th] [Td]
SWE_NIXON: bets 420
iNViZiGO: folds
Uncalled bet (420) returned to SWE_NIXON
SWE_NIXON collected 660 from pot
SWE_NIXON: shows [2d 6s] (a pair of Tens)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 660 | Rake 0
Board [Js Ks As Th Td]
Seat 1: SWE_NIXON (big blind) collected (660)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) folded on the River
this guy mind-fcuked me, notice he showed the bluff (26 offsuit) i really wanted to call his bet on the river, but my first instinct was to fold, and i'm trying to follow my first instinct more. but ahh, he never bets that much with an Ace or King. it's either the nuts or nothing, and i could only beat the nothing.
#3
PokerStars Game #43768093313: Tournament #270572853, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level I (10/20) - 2010/05/07 22:44:45 ET
Table '270572853 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1360 in chips)
Seat 2: maku62 (1640 in chips)
maku62: posts small blind 10
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 20
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [4c Kh]
maku62: raises 20 to 40
iNViZiGO: raises 100 to 140
maku62: calls 100
*** FLOP *** [Jc Ah Th]
iNViZiGO: bets 220
maku62: calls 220
*** TURN *** [Jc Ah Th] [7s]
iNViZiGO: bets 560
maku62: calls 560
*** RIVER *** [Jc Ah Th 7s] [Qh]
iNViZiGO: bets 440 and is all-in
maku62: calls 440
*** SHOW DOWN ***
iNViZiGO: shows [4c Kh] (a straight, Ten to Ace)
maku62: shows [8h As] (a pair of Aces)
iNViZiGO collected 2720 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2720 | Rake 0
Board [Jc Ah Th 7s Qh]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (big blind) showed [4c Kh] and won (2720) with a straight, Ten to Ace
Seat 2: maku62 (button) (small blind) showed [8h As] and lost with a pair of Aces
i'm a donk for this one. this guy NEVER folded a pair. it took me about 2 games to realize this (he beat me both times), but i got a nice little river there. I reallllly misplayed this hand, I sometimes think that when I never 3 bet for a longlong time, i should get lots of credit for my first one. That may be true, but I think raising 34 suited is better than k4.
#4
PokerStars Game #43769059262: Tournament #270575674, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level III (25/50) - 2010/05/07 23:19:27 ET
Table '270575674 1' 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (1247 in chips)
Seat 2: ghostisme (1753 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 25
ghostisme: posts big blind 50
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Kh Js]
iNViZiGO: calls 25
ghostisme: raises 100 to 150
iNViZiGO: calls 100
*** FLOP *** [Qc 9d 2c]
ghostisme: bets 200
iNViZiGO: raises 350 to 550
ghostisme: calls 350
*** TURN *** [Qc 9d 2c] [9h]
ghostisme: bets 1053 and is all-in
iNViZiGO: calls 547 and is all-in
Uncalled bet (506) returned to ghostisme
*** RIVER *** [Qc 9d 2c 9h] [Th]
*** SHOW DOWN ***
ghostisme: shows [Ac 2h] (two pair, Nines and Deuces)
iNViZiGO: shows [Kh Js] (a straight, Nine to King)
iNViZiGO collected 2494 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 2494 | Rake 0
Board [Qc 9d 2c 9h Th]
Seat 1: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) showed [Kh Js] and won (2494) with a straight, Nine to King
Seat 2: ghostisme (big blind) showed [Ac 2h] and lost with two pair, Nines and Deuces
another donk play by me. nice little BINK on the river.
#5 and 6
PokerStars Game #43857486420: Tournament #271201147, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/05/09 19:31:17 ET
Table '271201147 1' 2-max Seat #2 is the button
Seat 1: Narbeldo9 (1670 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1330 in chips)
iNViZiGO: posts small blind 15
Narbeldo9: posts big blind 30
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [4h 3h]
iNViZiGO: raises 36 to 66
Narbeldo9: calls 36
*** FLOP *** [5s Ts 5d]
Narbeldo9: checks
iNViZiGO: bets 100
Narbeldo9: raises 100 to 200
iNViZiGO: raises 170 to 370
Narbeldo9: calls 170
*** TURN *** [5s Ts 5d] [6h]
Narbeldo9: checks
iNViZiGO: bets 600
Narbeldo9: folds
Uncalled bet (600) returned to iNViZiGO
iNViZiGO collected 872 from pot
iNViZiGO: doesn't show hand
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 872 | Rake 0
Board [5s Ts 5d 6h]
Seat 1: Narbeldo9 (big blind) folded on the Turn
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (button) (small blind) collected (872)
PokerStars Game #43857566509: Tournament #271201147, $30.00+$1.50 USD Hold'em No Limit - Match Round I, Level II (15/30) - 2010/05/09 19:33:08 ET
Table '271201147 1' 2-max Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: Narbeldo9 (1234 in chips)
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (1766 in chips)
Narbeldo9: posts small blind 15
iNViZiGO: posts big blind 30
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iNViZiGO [Ah Ts]
Narbeldo9: raises 60 to 90
iNViZiGO: calls 60
*** FLOP *** [Kh Th 4d]
iNViZiGO: checks
Narbeldo9 said, "cmon play faster dont waste my time"
Narbeldo9: bets 90
iNViZiGO: calls 90
*** TURN *** [Kh Th 4d] [3c]
iNViZiGO: checks
Narbeldo9: bets 240
iNViZiGO: calls 240
*** RIVER *** [Kh Th 4d 3c] [5h]
iNViZiGO: bets 1346 and is all-in
Narbeldo9: folds
Uncalled bet (1346) returned to iNViZiGO
iNViZiGO collected 840 from pot
iNViZiGO: doesn't show hand
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 840 | Rake 0
Board [Kh Th 4d 3c 5h]
Seat 1: Narbeldo9 (button) (small blind) folded on the River
Seat 2: iNViZiGO (big blind) collected (840)
I was really proud of these 2 hands. this guy was pretty good, and he was telling me i suck and that I need to play faster. I'm trying to make some more non-standard plays like this. this means merging my ranges like the 2nd hand. unfortunately, he ended up mind-fcuking me too when i spazzed out with a flush draw to his 2 pair.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
impossible
from coinflip.com
"Poker pros are well known for their crazy prop bets. A couple of years ago Mike Matusow won a weight bet with Ted Forrest and people got to see his new slim figure at the WSOP. Now the two have made another weight bet, only this time Forrest has to go on a diet and the terms of the bet are, in one word, crazy.
In the new bet Forrest will have to drop down from his current 85 kg (188 pounds) to 63 kg (139 pounds) by July 15 or he will have to pay $150,000 to Matusow. If he succeeds, he will get 2 million from Matusow, meaning he gets 13:1 for a feat that sounds impossible to accomplish (at least if he wants to stay healthy in the attempt).
If Forrest doesn't make it, he has until September 15 to reach the goal and win 1 million.
Apparently also Justin "Boosted J" Smith has some heavy side action against Forrest."
this is impossible, at least I think it is. I'm about 155 and i can't imagine getting down to 145. I wish i can make a little side bet against Forrest
"Poker pros are well known for their crazy prop bets. A couple of years ago Mike Matusow won a weight bet with Ted Forrest and people got to see his new slim figure at the WSOP. Now the two have made another weight bet, only this time Forrest has to go on a diet and the terms of the bet are, in one word, crazy.
In the new bet Forrest will have to drop down from his current 85 kg (188 pounds) to 63 kg (139 pounds) by July 15 or he will have to pay $150,000 to Matusow. If he succeeds, he will get 2 million from Matusow, meaning he gets 13:1 for a feat that sounds impossible to accomplish (at least if he wants to stay healthy in the attempt).
If Forrest doesn't make it, he has until September 15 to reach the goal and win 1 million.
Apparently also Justin "Boosted J" Smith has some heavy side action against Forrest."
this is impossible, at least I think it is. I'm about 155 and i can't imagine getting down to 145. I wish i can make a little side bet against Forrest
Monday, May 3, 2010
jennabax!
I love picking online poker screen names. Full Tilt clearly states that you should have one account for each person. Psh, I have played on so many damn accounts: iGeneral (my OG name), jennabax (my favorite, Greg made this account for me, but FTP suspended this account because of “multi-accounting”), clarabeezy (Scott made this for me), djkrippy (greg’s original), matika (nicky’s lol), and finally my main account paige16 (ryan’s rakeback account and now my primary). I should definitely be banned for life by now.
But anyway, I used to think ‘girl’ names were the way to go (paige16, clarabeezy, and jennabax) because I felt that when players see this account they will think I suck. This definitely has some advantages because they may not pay full attention, or try and ‘bully the girl at the table’. Some opponents used to ask me how old I was and what I looked like. I would always play along for the most part until one time, a guy gave me his AIM SN to ‘chat about poker and stuff.’
However, there is a new theory.
I think the way to go is to pick a name like “twoplustwoREG” or “sharkscopeMePLZ”. Here’s why. In a Hu sng, I usually sit first and wait for an opponent. Therefore, my potential opponents get to see my name and decide whether or not they want to play me. Bad/losing players do not give 2-shits about what name is already registered, so they join/play me. However, good/winning players will see the name “twoplustwoREG” and infer that this player must be at least a semi “regular” because twoplustwo is the biggest online poker forum. Therefore, I am signaling to the good player that I am not a fishcake. Furthermore, the name “sharkscopemePLZ” refers to the biggest online tournament database. Any decent/good SNG player knows what sharkscope is and they will not play me.
I may be over-thinking this too much, but I think it has some cred. If I open up random SNG games that are currently running, I have found that names like “durrrrFTW” and “LOLdonks” tend to be winners. And names like “nascar55” and “steelers68” tend to be losers.
I need to make a new Bodog account, and am in the process of picking a new name. The reason for this is complicated and I’ll explain later maybe.
But anyway, I used to think ‘girl’ names were the way to go (paige16, clarabeezy, and jennabax) because I felt that when players see this account they will think I suck. This definitely has some advantages because they may not pay full attention, or try and ‘bully the girl at the table’. Some opponents used to ask me how old I was and what I looked like. I would always play along for the most part until one time, a guy gave me his AIM SN to ‘chat about poker and stuff.’
However, there is a new theory.
I think the way to go is to pick a name like “twoplustwoREG” or “sharkscopeMePLZ”. Here’s why. In a Hu sng, I usually sit first and wait for an opponent. Therefore, my potential opponents get to see my name and decide whether or not they want to play me. Bad/losing players do not give 2-shits about what name is already registered, so they join/play me. However, good/winning players will see the name “twoplustwoREG” and infer that this player must be at least a semi “regular” because twoplustwo is the biggest online poker forum. Therefore, I am signaling to the good player that I am not a fishcake. Furthermore, the name “sharkscopemePLZ” refers to the biggest online tournament database. Any decent/good SNG player knows what sharkscope is and they will not play me.
I may be over-thinking this too much, but I think it has some cred. If I open up random SNG games that are currently running, I have found that names like “durrrrFTW” and “LOLdonks” tend to be winners. And names like “nascar55” and “steelers68” tend to be losers.
I need to make a new Bodog account, and am in the process of picking a new name. The reason for this is complicated and I’ll explain later maybe.
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