Well, the Eagle Cup is about to come to a close, and I still have no trophy, but I sure have been close a number of times. Tonight the series concludes, and I've made 8 final tables so far. Last night I finished runner-up which was heart breaking. I came into heads-up at a 4-1 disadvantage, and just couldn't overcome it. We were 3-handed for a really long time and we each were chip leader and short stack at various points. I played a little real money too finishing the week with a small profit. The grind to make back my big loss from last week is underway and here is where I am:
Play Money: 11,482,000 Up 1,025,000
Real Money: $1,243.85 Up $12.03
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
This week is going to be a short one as I'll be away Friday thru Sunday, but I still have two more chances at a trophy tonight, and I'll probably play more $10 and $20 cash games throughout the week. I was happy to start making back my losses and will continue to grind hard possibly playing some MTTs. I ran really well during this Eagle Cup and my MTT game is sharp at the moment so we'll see. The casino will have to wait until next month, but no worries. I'm playing A-game poker right now.
P.S. - As a side note, please stay tuned for a blog post at the end of the month as I review Rockstar Games' newest installment Red Dead Redemption 2. I will also be posting it on writerjax' blog writerjax.net as part of her Blogtoberfest series so stay tuned for that. I haven't been this excited for a video game since I got a Nintendo when I was 14 years old. RDR2 is changing the open-world genre as we know it and I seriously can't wait!
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Weekly Bankroll Update 10/7-10/13
I finally took a real shot at the $50 game on Sunday, and I wish I didn't. After folding for six straight orbits, I picked up 5-6 off in the big blind. I checked to see the flop which came 4-7-K. I called a $2 bet to see the turn with three of us still in the hand. The turn came an 8 giving me the nut straight. I checked and a player bet into me for $5. I raised to $19 and he called. The river came another 8 pairing the board. Figuring I was probably good there, I went all in and got called by 4-4 who'd made a full house. A terrible beat to start the week off down $50. The next night I jumped into a $20 game and promptly lost half my stack when my Q-Q got beat by 7-7. And that was about it for last week. I played a couple of nights at $10 and pretty much broke even. I also played some Daily Bonanzas and got nowhere. A couple of final tables in the play money Eagle Cup tourneys made things interesting, but all in all last week sucked. Here is how I'm doing:
Play Money: 10,457,000 Down $252,000
Real Money: $1,231.82 Down $58.60
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
Last week served me my first test of adversity and I have to say, I think I handled it pretty well. It can be difficult to fight off the urge to immediately try to get your money back when you take a big loss. A friend of mine half-joked that I need to jump back into the $50 game right away. And risk going down $100 this week? No chance, I said. The correct move, at least from my perspective, is to grind it back even if it takes a while. Other people might be willing to take more of a gamble than I am, and that's fine; for them. Despite taking that hit, I'm still ahead over the past three weeks so there's certainly no need to panic. I've only had three or four down weeks since I started this blog over a year ago, and the roll is still healthy. This week I'm going to continue to play the Eagle Cup tourneys. A win in one of those is worth $60 for me due to the Hometown Heroes promo on Global so if I can pull a win there, I'm back even. I'll also start my week at the $20 cash game. If I lose big there, I'll just drop down to $10 and grind it back. Anything can happen week to week as long as I stay confident in my abilities to not go on tilt, and to play my best game.
Play Money: 10,457,000 Down $252,000
Real Money: $1,231.82 Down $58.60
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
Last week served me my first test of adversity and I have to say, I think I handled it pretty well. It can be difficult to fight off the urge to immediately try to get your money back when you take a big loss. A friend of mine half-joked that I need to jump back into the $50 game right away. And risk going down $100 this week? No chance, I said. The correct move, at least from my perspective, is to grind it back even if it takes a while. Other people might be willing to take more of a gamble than I am, and that's fine; for them. Despite taking that hit, I'm still ahead over the past three weeks so there's certainly no need to panic. I've only had three or four down weeks since I started this blog over a year ago, and the roll is still healthy. This week I'm going to continue to play the Eagle Cup tourneys. A win in one of those is worth $60 for me due to the Hometown Heroes promo on Global so if I can pull a win there, I'm back even. I'll also start my week at the $20 cash game. If I lose big there, I'll just drop down to $10 and grind it back. Anything can happen week to week as long as I stay confident in my abilities to not go on tilt, and to play my best game.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Weekly Bankroll Update 9/30-10/6
Following my best week ever, I was fully prepared to add on to it by upping my cash game level and playing some MTTs, however a deep run in the Weekly Bonanza caused me to re-think things a little. I started off up around $12 and change and went the conservative route instead. I did take a shot at the $50 game on Thursday night resulting in a $7.35 profit, but it merely made back some of my losses at the $10 game earlier in the evening. All in all I was happy with how the week went. I got to play all the Eagle Cup tourneys for play money, cashing in a bunch, took a shot at the $50 game, and made a couple of Eagle Cup final tables finishing 7th in both. I chose to sit out the real money tourneys in order to protect my week's profits and took a couple of hits in play money cash games. Here's my status:
Play Money: 10,709,000 Down 475,000
Real Money: $1,290.42 Up $12.33
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
It's hard to gamble when I start my week off well. Sunday is usually my "gambling day" because if things don't go well, I have the rest of the week to make it up, but if I play the Weekly and turn a good profit, I am much more reluctant to risk those earnings. Saturdays are normally my "make up" days in order to either make back losses, or hit earnings goals. Either way, as long as I come out of the week ahead, I'm happy. I see any week of $20 or more as a success. Even though last week was for less than that, I was happy because it followed my best week so far and the bankroll is at a record-high. It's unlikely I'll play the Weekly Bonanza today (a little short on qualifying hands), so the $50 game will be played again at some point, but the $20 will be my go-to. I'm hoping to get another casino trip in this month, but we'll see how things go.
Play Money: 10,709,000 Down 475,000
Real Money: $1,290.42 Up $12.33
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
It's hard to gamble when I start my week off well. Sunday is usually my "gambling day" because if things don't go well, I have the rest of the week to make it up, but if I play the Weekly and turn a good profit, I am much more reluctant to risk those earnings. Saturdays are normally my "make up" days in order to either make back losses, or hit earnings goals. Either way, as long as I come out of the week ahead, I'm happy. I see any week of $20 or more as a success. Even though last week was for less than that, I was happy because it followed my best week so far and the bankroll is at a record-high. It's unlikely I'll play the Weekly Bonanza today (a little short on qualifying hands), so the $50 game will be played again at some point, but the $20 will be my go-to. I'm hoping to get another casino trip in this month, but we'll see how things go.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Weekly Bankroll Update 9/23-9/29
I started last week off terribly losing $23 on Sunday night, but was able to grind most of it back by Friday. Saturday night I went to the all new MGM Springfield and played some $1/$2 NLHE. The casino was really nice and easy to get to, and the poker room was comfortable, roomy and well-lit. My cards were good too as I took a $140 profit home with me. It was my best week so far and forced me to make some decisions about what to do going forward. First, some numbers:
Play Money: 11,184,000 Up 982,000
Real Money: $1,278.09 Up $132.83
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
Most of my casino profit came from two flopped full houses, and QQ holding up all the way to the river where I made a value bet and got paid off. I was never down at any point and the four-hour session went smoothly. The Eagle Cup starts tomorrow night on Global Poker and runs for three weeks. I plan on playing every $3.30 and $5.50 buy-in as well as all the play money ones in order to get another trophy (I'm assuming it will come in the form of a giant eagle). The real question now is, what cash game level should I play? $20 or $50? Should I play the $20 and just sprinkle in the $50 from time to time? Should I play primarily $50? I still haven't decided, but I can guarantee there will probably be one session this week where I buy in for $50. Stay tuned because things just got very interesting.
Play Money: 11,184,000 Up 982,000
Real Money: $1,278.09 Up $132.83
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
Most of my casino profit came from two flopped full houses, and QQ holding up all the way to the river where I made a value bet and got paid off. I was never down at any point and the four-hour session went smoothly. The Eagle Cup starts tomorrow night on Global Poker and runs for three weeks. I plan on playing every $3.30 and $5.50 buy-in as well as all the play money ones in order to get another trophy (I'm assuming it will come in the form of a giant eagle). The real question now is, what cash game level should I play? $20 or $50? Should I play the $20 and just sprinkle in the $50 from time to time? Should I play primarily $50? I still haven't decided, but I can guarantee there will probably be one session this week where I buy in for $50. Stay tuned because things just got very interesting.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Weekly Bankroll Update 9/16-9/22
Up until last night, things were going well. I was up as much as $16 and change, but lost my full $10 buy in plus a SnG last night. Still had a small profit, but lost with a ton of good hands. Had AA cracked, lost with 10s four straight times, lost w JJ and KK and 88. It was brutal. Not to worry though as it seems like the 29th is a guaranteed casino day. Here's where I ended up:
Play Money: 10,202,000 Down 413,000
Real Money: $1,145.26 Up $1.84
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
I can't let one bad day define my week. I was happy to pull out a profit, but it was tough. This week will be more of the same. Conservative approach and see how Saturday goes.
Play Money: 10,202,000 Down 413,000
Real Money: $1,145.26 Up $1.84
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
I can't let one bad day define my week. I was happy to pull out a profit, but it was tough. This week will be more of the same. Conservative approach and see how Saturday goes.
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Weekly Bankroll Update 9/9-9/15
As the grind continues I find myself having to hold back the urge to raise the stakes and play longer sessions just to keep from being bored. That's why video games are nice. I can just zone out and play for an hour or two after a short session and protect the roll. Last week I stayed conservative and profited once again. It wasn't a huge profit, but if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Here are my current bankrolls.
Play Money: 10,615,000 Up 15,000
Real Money: $1,143.40 Up $19.27
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
I have a casino trip scheduled for the 29th and I can't wait to check out the new MGM in Springfield. My plan is to continue staying conservative until that trip and play $1/$2 NL when I get there. Obviously I will not be using my bankroll to buy in to that game, but the profits will go in, assuming there are any.
Play Money: 10,615,000 Up 15,000
Real Money: $1,143.40 Up $19.27
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
I have a casino trip scheduled for the 29th and I can't wait to check out the new MGM in Springfield. My plan is to continue staying conservative until that trip and play $1/$2 NL when I get there. Obviously I will not be using my bankroll to buy in to that game, but the profits will go in, assuming there are any.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Weekly Bankroll Update 9/2-9/8
I had a pretty decent run last week, but one bad day erased four straight days of small profits. I mainly played the $10 game, and had a first and second place finish in a couple of SnGs to turn a small profit. Even though it wasn't a big week, I was very happy come out ahead. Here's where I'm at:
Play Money: 10,600,000 Up 343,000
Real Money: $1,124.13 Up $10.48
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
Taking the small profits from cash game sessions is still working well for me, but bad days can quickly erase them. Supplementing with SnGs seems to work pretty well when the cash games aren't so I'll stick with that strategy. I'm hoping for a casino run at the end of the month which could boost the roll if I run well.
Play Money: 10,600,000 Up 343,000
Real Money: $1,124.13 Up $10.48
Target for next MTT level: $1,650 ($33)
Target for next Cash Game level: $2,000 ($100)
Target for next SnG level: $2,200 ($110)
Taking the small profits from cash game sessions is still working well for me, but bad days can quickly erase them. Supplementing with SnGs seems to work pretty well when the cash games aren't so I'll stick with that strategy. I'm hoping for a casino run at the end of the month which could boost the roll if I run well.
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