I was bored after ref-ing basketball, so I decided to check out my stats on my most recent down-swing.
Through 60 games, I have...
3 1st place
4 2nd place
2 3rd place
That means...I finish out-of-the-money in the other 51 games.
I'm sitting with an average ROI of -21.25%
This is pretty disgusting.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Going low low low low
Ended up grinding a few more SnGs last night when the WOW power leveling came to an abrupt end when a few of the players went to raid. Still running bad, and it's just hands like shoving QQ on the HJ with 7xBB (or M of like 3.5) and running into KK behind. Or just losing flips with a short-stack shove and bleeding chips that way.
I'm back to almost even from my most recent reload...which sucks but just needs to ride out the variance.
I'm REALLY not playing tonight with basketball intramural referee assignment, and also a fashion show on Friday night.
I'm back to almost even from my most recent reload...which sucks but just needs to ride out the variance.
I'm REALLY not playing tonight with basketball intramural referee assignment, and also a fashion show on Friday night.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Bad Run Continues
I ended up just playing a couple last night and this morning, and the bad run continues. Hands that I've been regularly winning during the up-side of the variance has completely flipped and I'm losing almost every 50/50, 60/40, 70/30 that comes up. Going to turn down the volume a bit and hopefully ride out this wave, and hoping the up-swing is in the near future.
In the mean time, I'll probably watch some StoxPoker videos and put in a few hours with WOW. I am hoping to go back to a full schedule by Sunday.
In the mean time, I'll probably watch some StoxPoker videos and put in a few hours with WOW. I am hoping to go back to a full schedule by Sunday.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Bad Start to the Week
So I ended up grinding a bit Sunday evening after Volleyball, and everything was all good until today. Ran super hot last week and was up about 25 BIs or so, until today when it all came crashing to a halt.
Can't seem to win flips, losing 60/40, losing to more than my fair share of 3/2 outers, and of course a 1 outer. I ended up down about 10 BIs today, so calling it a night as I have an intramural basketball game in an hour or so.
Not going to play tomorrow as I will be going to the Raptors game (unless the weather decide to suck and snow like nuts) and won't get around to it much on Wednesday due to a couple of meetings. Will try to squeeze a few in, but other than that it will be grinding day again on Thursday.
I recently picked up a StoxPoker membership pretty cheap, so I figured I'll give it a shot and see what it offers for the time being...will post some review when I get my account activated and watch a few videos.
Can't seem to win flips, losing 60/40, losing to more than my fair share of 3/2 outers, and of course a 1 outer. I ended up down about 10 BIs today, so calling it a night as I have an intramural basketball game in an hour or so.
Not going to play tomorrow as I will be going to the Raptors game (unless the weather decide to suck and snow like nuts) and won't get around to it much on Wednesday due to a couple of meetings. Will try to squeeze a few in, but other than that it will be grinding day again on Thursday.
I recently picked up a StoxPoker membership pretty cheap, so I figured I'll give it a shot and see what it offers for the time being...will post some review when I get my account activated and watch a few videos.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
A Mediocre Night
I ended up putting in about 3 hours of SnGs tonight as a result of my inability to fall asleep despite a long day ahead tomorrow. Didn't want to start up any MTTs in case I ran deep in any of them and I wouldn't want to run on no sleep when I will be playing volleyball from 830am til 10pm approximately (obviously with breaks in between) and also having a multi-sport fantasy draft after.
I'm posting this as I'm finishing up my session with the last few SnGs all getting close to the end stage. While a short session, I did experience some lows followed with a couple of highs. Started the session really bad, lost 5 or 6 flips in a row, and probably lost 3 to 4 60/40 in a row as well (on both sides). Things took a turn for the better when I was able to put together a few ITM finishes along with 2 wins. The last 4 tourneys I have up now is essentially a free-roll for the night as I'm up a couple of buy-ins. It's not much but considering the way it started, I can't complain. (whoops, as I said that I busted AK < A3)
Anyways, definitely nothing for Saturday and Sunday, and will continue my quest to go back on as a Gold Star in PokerStars on Monday.
In other news, I'm terribly excited for the SCOOP Poker Stars has announced recently. This goes to show PokerStars is still the leader when it comes to MTTs (and its not even close), as well as bringing things that users are looking for. I probably won't play too many of the H events (unless I run real well from now until April, along with satelliting in), but I'm definitely looking forward to putting in good volume with L and M events - even hoping to get my first "big score". Going to be tough fitting in some of the 2:30 start times, but I'll definitely try my best to squeeze in as many of them as possible.
Finally, I've been in contact with one of the more successful online (and to a certain degree...live) MTT players about the possibility of coaching. It's been something I've been hoping to do for awhile, so now I'm just trying to work out the finer details. It is more of my own personal scheduling as I do not want to waste mine (and his) valuable time (and for me, money) if I am unable to devote a significant volume in play in learning. (side note, just busted another one AJ < A10 < K10). I definitely hope to be able to put something together soon so I can get this going to improve my play, and devote more time to this game for the rest of '09 and beyond. This opportunity is something I'm really excited about and will post more about it later.
This post has been pretty long, so I'm going to wrap it up now. More to come soon.
I'm posting this as I'm finishing up my session with the last few SnGs all getting close to the end stage. While a short session, I did experience some lows followed with a couple of highs. Started the session really bad, lost 5 or 6 flips in a row, and probably lost 3 to 4 60/40 in a row as well (on both sides). Things took a turn for the better when I was able to put together a few ITM finishes along with 2 wins. The last 4 tourneys I have up now is essentially a free-roll for the night as I'm up a couple of buy-ins. It's not much but considering the way it started, I can't complain. (whoops, as I said that I busted AK < A3)
Anyways, definitely nothing for Saturday and Sunday, and will continue my quest to go back on as a Gold Star in PokerStars on Monday.
In other news, I'm terribly excited for the SCOOP Poker Stars has announced recently. This goes to show PokerStars is still the leader when it comes to MTTs (and its not even close), as well as bringing things that users are looking for. I probably won't play too many of the H events (unless I run real well from now until April, along with satelliting in), but I'm definitely looking forward to putting in good volume with L and M events - even hoping to get my first "big score". Going to be tough fitting in some of the 2:30 start times, but I'll definitely try my best to squeeze in as many of them as possible.
Finally, I've been in contact with one of the more successful online (and to a certain degree...live) MTT players about the possibility of coaching. It's been something I've been hoping to do for awhile, so now I'm just trying to work out the finer details. It is more of my own personal scheduling as I do not want to waste mine (and his) valuable time (and for me, money) if I am unable to devote a significant volume in play in learning. (side note, just busted another one AJ < A10 < K10). I definitely hope to be able to put something together soon so I can get this going to improve my play, and devote more time to this game for the rest of '09 and beyond. This opportunity is something I'm really excited about and will post more about it later.
This post has been pretty long, so I'm going to wrap it up now. More to come soon.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Back to the Grind
Ever since PokerStars had their 25% reload bonus, I maxed out the bonus and finally got some money back on to Stars. Been grinding out some SNGs the last couple of days, occasionally mixing in some MTTs.
Played a $16.50 and $11R at 10 on Stars tonight, and I felt I played well as a whole. Was down to 2.5BB in the $16.50 at one point and managed to come back and made it to the final 18 before busting in a questionable hand.
Same thing with the $11R. Was cruising along with a pretty comfortable stack until I stacked off relatively light. I still find myself making some bone-head moves once in awhile and pulling a "Matusow blow up"...either not clearing thinking a hand through, or simply thinking a play will work when it won't majority of the time.
Although the sample size is really small, I've found myself being able to chip up more often in MTTs than before, so its an area of my game that I feel like I've been improving. Will have to continue to monitor my progress.
SNGs been going well...put in about 50 thus far and I'm up about 15BIs, hopefully sustain it throughout and maybe even try to get in to the Battle of the Planets - its been a long time since I've gotten in (first and only time was the very first week they ran that promo).
Other than that, going to take it easy this weekend with a birthday party tomorrow, volleyball all day Saturday, and more sports on Sunday. Back at the grind on Monday.
Played a $16.50 and $11R at 10 on Stars tonight, and I felt I played well as a whole. Was down to 2.5BB in the $16.50 at one point and managed to come back and made it to the final 18 before busting in a questionable hand.
Same thing with the $11R. Was cruising along with a pretty comfortable stack until I stacked off relatively light. I still find myself making some bone-head moves once in awhile and pulling a "Matusow blow up"...either not clearing thinking a hand through, or simply thinking a play will work when it won't majority of the time.
Although the sample size is really small, I've found myself being able to chip up more often in MTTs than before, so its an area of my game that I feel like I've been improving. Will have to continue to monitor my progress.
SNGs been going well...put in about 50 thus far and I'm up about 15BIs, hopefully sustain it throughout and maybe even try to get in to the Battle of the Planets - its been a long time since I've gotten in (first and only time was the very first week they ran that promo).
Other than that, going to take it easy this weekend with a birthday party tomorrow, volleyball all day Saturday, and more sports on Sunday. Back at the grind on Monday.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Poker Tonight
So I lied, I ended up loading 4 180 man SnGs tonight as my friends left earlier than expected after snowboarding, and sitting with 1 tourney still alive, it hasn't been going well.
Busted first one early with AK when I got it in on the flop with TPTK against villain's bottom 2.
Second one involved losing a race with 66 vs. AK when I shoved 15BB after 5 limpers and was called by one of the limpers.
Third one was similar to the second one, except I was called by Q4 and I had 99, obv turned a Q.
Will update the fourth one when it happens, but I'm sitting with 2500 with blinds at 75/150.
Edit...blinds 125/250 with an ante with my stack at 3200~. EP raises to 750, I shove with QQ, player in LP calls for less, EP calls.
KK > QQ > JJ
0 for 3.
Busted first one early with AK when I got it in on the flop with TPTK against villain's bottom 2.
Second one involved losing a race with 66 vs. AK when I shoved 15BB after 5 limpers and was called by one of the limpers.
Third one was similar to the second one, except I was called by Q4 and I had 99, obv turned a Q.
Will update the fourth one when it happens, but I'm sitting with 2500 with blinds at 75/150.
Edit...blinds 125/250 with an ante with my stack at 3200~. EP raises to 750, I shove with QQ, player in LP calls for less, EP calls.
KK > QQ > JJ
0 for 3.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Another Frustrating Night
Hung around the school and played some volleyball, which led to a late dinner and missed the batch of low limit MTT that starts around 21:00-22:00. Ended up just playing a few of the 180 players SnG.
Played 5 in total, went to the final 5 table in 4 of the 5 (the other one I busted like 3rd hand with AA < 64o) but managed to only min-cash in one of them. Never really had a stack to work with in any of them and was short-stack ninja-ing through most of the tourney. If a couple of hands went my way towards the latter stages of a couple of them, results might've been different.
Taking the weekend off from poker, will get back at it next week.
Sports Betting...wow, I managed to go 0-3 last night, made one mistake not realizing Rangers were coming off a back-to-back and Lundqvist wasn't going to be in net, was wondering why the line was this good for them.
Going to take the weekend off as well and will be back at it next Monday.
Played 5 in total, went to the final 5 table in 4 of the 5 (the other one I busted like 3rd hand with AA < 64o) but managed to only min-cash in one of them. Never really had a stack to work with in any of them and was short-stack ninja-ing through most of the tourney. If a couple of hands went my way towards the latter stages of a couple of them, results might've been different.
Taking the weekend off from poker, will get back at it next week.
Sports Betting...wow, I managed to go 0-3 last night, made one mistake not realizing Rangers were coming off a back-to-back and Lundqvist wasn't going to be in net, was wondering why the line was this good for them.
Going to take the weekend off as well and will be back at it next Monday.
Friday, February 6, 2009
First Grinding Day of 2009
Finally got back in the swing of things today putting in my first decent session of MTT in. I didn't play too many as I didn't want to have too late of a late, so I just ended up playing 4 MTTs (1 Limit Hold'em and 3 NL HE)and had a few cash games going on at the side. MTT yielded a whopping 0 for 4, with 2 of the 4 busted relatively close to the bubble. It was quite a disappointing night as I had 2x average stack in all 4 tournaments after the first break in the middle stages, yet busting in all of them short of the money.
Obviously was bitten by the variance bug losing a couple of 2 and 3 outers, but I had my fair share as well. Here is one hand that I KNOW right now I played it wrong on the river, other than that I felt I played pretty well but just have nothing to show for it.
Blinds 250/500 a60 Hero 15K~, villain 18K~. Table has been relatively tight with most hands ending preflop with a raise. I just moved table so don't have any history except for the 3 orbits, villain didn't play a hand,
I raised to 1250 in MP with 89o. Villain defends the BB.
Flop Ac 8h 9c
Villain checks, I bet 2250 and villain insta-calls
Turn Ah
Villain insta-checks, I bet 4200, villain insta-calls
River 10x
Villain leads for 3600...I call
(I chose the worse option between raise/call/fold)
I'll probably put in a few hours tomorrow evening and play a few more MTTs, and will be taking both Saturday and Sunday off due to snowboarding on Saturday and varsity hockey as well as intramural games.
As far as sports betting goes...
76ers decides to win by 5 and not 6 to cost me the game, while Edmonton won as I predicted with Anaheim losing to Nashville.
Took a look at the basketball but at first glance nothing really caught my eye, if anything changes I'll post again in the morning. My picks for NHL is below.
Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres o5.5 -120
New Jersey Devils @ Atlanta Thrashers u5.5 -104
New York Rangers +125 @ Dallas Stars
Obviously was bitten by the variance bug losing a couple of 2 and 3 outers, but I had my fair share as well. Here is one hand that I KNOW right now I played it wrong on the river, other than that I felt I played pretty well but just have nothing to show for it.
Blinds 250/500 a60 Hero 15K~, villain 18K~. Table has been relatively tight with most hands ending preflop with a raise. I just moved table so don't have any history except for the 3 orbits, villain didn't play a hand,
I raised to 1250 in MP with 89o. Villain defends the BB.
Flop Ac 8h 9c
Villain checks, I bet 2250 and villain insta-calls
Turn Ah
Villain insta-checks, I bet 4200, villain insta-calls
River 10x
Villain leads for 3600...I call
(I chose the worse option between raise/call/fold)
I'll probably put in a few hours tomorrow evening and play a few more MTTs, and will be taking both Saturday and Sunday off due to snowboarding on Saturday and varsity hockey as well as intramural games.
As far as sports betting goes...
76ers decides to win by 5 and not 6 to cost me the game, while Edmonton won as I predicted with Anaheim losing to Nashville.
Took a look at the basketball but at first glance nothing really caught my eye, if anything changes I'll post again in the morning. My picks for NHL is below.
Montreal Canadiens @ Buffalo Sabres o5.5 -120
New Jersey Devils @ Atlanta Thrashers u5.5 -104
New York Rangers +125 @ Dallas Stars
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Sports Betting - Feb 5
Back at this again...
NHL
Anaheim Ducks +120 vs. Nashville Predators L
Edmonto Oilers +120 vs. St. Louis Blues W
NBA:
Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers -5.5 -106 L
Been looking at the MLB Futures that is now up, and Boston to win the World Series at 9 to 1 looks intriguing.
Also seriously looking at taking the Seattle Mariners at 125 to 1 and maybe Oakland Athletics at 55 to 1 (although I think there is more value in the Mariners than the Athletics).
Taking the White Sox at 25 to 1 is also worth a bet IMO.
NHL
Anaheim Ducks +120 vs. Nashville Predators L
Edmonto Oilers +120 vs. St. Louis Blues W
NBA:
Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers -5.5 -106 L
Been looking at the MLB Futures that is now up, and Boston to win the World Series at 9 to 1 looks intriguing.
Also seriously looking at taking the Seattle Mariners at 125 to 1 and maybe Oakland Athletics at 55 to 1 (although I think there is more value in the Mariners than the Athletics).
Taking the White Sox at 25 to 1 is also worth a bet IMO.
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