Friday, August 04, 2006
No DOT COM
I played yesterday at the $1,000.00 buy-in at the World Series of Poker. Made it through the second break and then ran out of chips.
A little before the event was to start, an announcement was made about the wearing of anything that had ".com" on it. They had little stickers that had ".net" to put over your ".com". That is okay. I asked a floor person if I would be able to wear BankofAmerica.com or Toyota.com or google.com. He said no. I didn't understand why I couldn't since they are not gambling sites. He said no.
I go and sit at the table and what do I see on the table (in two places) WorldSeriesofPoker.com
I don't understand.
Well, my World Series is over, have a nice day and thanks for playing.
A little before the event was to start, an announcement was made about the wearing of anything that had ".com" on it. They had little stickers that had ".net" to put over your ".com". That is okay. I asked a floor person if I would be able to wear BankofAmerica.com or Toyota.com or google.com. He said no. I didn't understand why I couldn't since they are not gambling sites. He said no.
I go and sit at the table and what do I see on the table (in two places) WorldSeriesofPoker.com
I don't understand.
Well, my World Series is over, have a nice day and thanks for playing.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
In The Money
After 11 hours and 40 minutes of playing in the Casino Employee event and dodging bullets from 1160 players, I bowed out in 72nd place. I never got sucked out on, so no bad-beats to tell about. I sucked out once, spiked a Jack on the river after we were in the money.
Getting to the money was strange. When there were 101 players left, (Ninety-nine getting paid), they announced that we would go "round for round". I am not sure why they wanted to do it that way, maybe it was faster then "hand for hand". Each table held up and then we were told to deal. The dealer would deal one complete round - 10 players, 10 hands - 9 player, 9 hands. Every player that was eliminated in the round during this time would share equally in the amount of money that was "won" from 99th place down. After the last table had finished their one round, there was 94 players left. So 7 players chopped up 5 money finishes. And got under the $600 W2G limit.
I found it interesting that I was never moveed from table 149, seat 4 the entire tournament. I was the last original player from the table that was eliminated.
Call, Raise or Muck It!!!
Getting to the money was strange. When there were 101 players left, (Ninety-nine getting paid), they announced that we would go "round for round". I am not sure why they wanted to do it that way, maybe it was faster then "hand for hand". Each table held up and then we were told to deal. The dealer would deal one complete round - 10 players, 10 hands - 9 player, 9 hands. Every player that was eliminated in the round during this time would share equally in the amount of money that was "won" from 99th place down. After the last table had finished their one round, there was 94 players left. So 7 players chopped up 5 money finishes. And got under the $600 W2G limit.
I found it interesting that I was never moveed from table 149, seat 4 the entire tournament. I was the last original player from the table that was eliminated.
Call, Raise or Muck It!!!
Thursday, June 22, 2006
World Series of Poker
A fellow blogger, FlipChipro of Lasvegasvegas poker blog will be playing in event #2 at the World Series of Poker this year. Providing, of course, that Poker Prof will give him the time off.
Flipchipro won a $1500.00 seat at Sam's Town through a free-roll satellite held on Saturday. One notable hand that I observed: The player on Flipchipro's right made it $3000 and Flipchipro re-raised to $6000 and was called. The flop was 10 x x, player on right checked, Flipchipro said,"all-in" and was called. Flipchipro turned up A A and other player turned up K K. Our hero had to dodge a King and after the turn a heart as there were 3 hearts on board. Doubled through and on his way to a $1,500 seat. Congratulations to Flipchipro!!!
I will be trying event #1 at the WSOP. I have improved from several years ago, not making the break, to just missing the money last year. Hope to see you there.
Remember, when it is your turn to act, Call, Raise or Muck It!!!
Flipchipro won a $1500.00 seat at Sam's Town through a free-roll satellite held on Saturday. One notable hand that I observed: The player on Flipchipro's right made it $3000 and Flipchipro re-raised to $6000 and was called. The flop was 10 x x, player on right checked, Flipchipro said,"all-in" and was called. Flipchipro turned up A A and other player turned up K K. Our hero had to dodge a King and after the turn a heart as there were 3 hearts on board. Doubled through and on his way to a $1,500 seat. Congratulations to Flipchipro!!!
I will be trying event #1 at the WSOP. I have improved from several years ago, not making the break, to just missing the money last year. Hope to see you there.
Remember, when it is your turn to act, Call, Raise or Muck It!!!
Friday, June 16, 2006
Heavyweight Championship of Poker
The Heavyweight Championship of Poker (HCP) is a $100,000.00 buy-in event planned for December 18th-23rd at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall. The HCP is an open event that anyone with $100,000.00 can enter and with a full field of 100 players (maximum) can walk away with $5,000,000.00. The idea for this tournament is the brainchild of Stanley Studikoff, editor and publisher of PokerPlayer newspaper. Information is available at their website.
On a different note, I know that several full-time dealers at different poker rooms around town had applied for positions dealing the WSOP. This was done, of course, with permission from their respective poker rooms. Some of these dealers that have quite a bit of experience, have been told that they will be on the reserve list. An inside source confirmed that there are dealers being hired with little or no experience. Last year, the dealers I encountered were just fine. Hopefully, this year will be the same.
Will we reach the 8,000 mark this year?
Call, Raise or Muck It!!
On a different note, I know that several full-time dealers at different poker rooms around town had applied for positions dealing the WSOP. This was done, of course, with permission from their respective poker rooms. Some of these dealers that have quite a bit of experience, have been told that they will be on the reserve list. An inside source confirmed that there are dealers being hired with little or no experience. Last year, the dealers I encountered were just fine. Hopefully, this year will be the same.
Will we reach the 8,000 mark this year?
Call, Raise or Muck It!!
Sunday, June 04, 2006
W.S.O.P. Satellites
The World Series of Poker is now less then a month away. Satellites are everywhere on the internet and in many Poker Rooms here in Vegas.
Sam's Town in Las Vegas has been running qualifying events for a 3-table free roll satellite to be held on June 17th. They are giving away 13 WSOP seats, including a main event seat. There is still time to qualify now through June 10th.
The World Championship of On Line Poker is taking reservations on PokerStars. Dont' miss out on this. It will be bigger and better then last year's tournament.
Full Tilt Poker will give you an extra 10 Million should you win a seat on their site and then win the BIG ONE. Sweet!!
See you at the World Series of Poker.
Sam's Town in Las Vegas has been running qualifying events for a 3-table free roll satellite to be held on June 17th. They are giving away 13 WSOP seats, including a main event seat. There is still time to qualify now through June 10th.
The World Championship of On Line Poker is taking reservations on PokerStars. Dont' miss out on this. It will be bigger and better then last year's tournament.
Full Tilt Poker will give you an extra 10 Million should you win a seat on their site and then win the BIG ONE. Sweet!!
See you at the World Series of Poker.
Friday, March 10, 2006
Almost picked the winner
I really meant to pick Ted Forrest as my choice to win the Heads-Up Championship at Caesar's. What happened to Phil and Mike. Now that would have been a nice match to watch. But alas, neither made it out of the starting blocks.
Barry Greenstein is the first player to register for The Heavyweight Championship of Poker. He has put up the deposit and is a go for the tournament. A second player has put up his deposit and the H.C.P. is awaiting his signed agreement. You can check out all the information at PokerPlayernewspaper.com.
The on-line poker rooms have started sending out their e-mails about satellites for The World Series of Poker. Click on just about any on-line room and you can be overwhelmed with information about satellites for the WSOP.
Mark you Calendars, the WSOP starts in 107 days and a wake-up.
Thanks for playing!
Barry Greenstein is the first player to register for The Heavyweight Championship of Poker. He has put up the deposit and is a go for the tournament. A second player has put up his deposit and the H.C.P. is awaiting his signed agreement. You can check out all the information at PokerPlayernewspaper.com.
The on-line poker rooms have started sending out their e-mails about satellites for The World Series of Poker. Click on just about any on-line room and you can be overwhelmed with information about satellites for the WSOP.
Mark you Calendars, the WSOP starts in 107 days and a wake-up.
Thanks for playing!
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Las Vegas Poker
Good afternoon... It has been a while since there was a post on this blog, so lets see what we have.
Las Vegas poker is booming. As of January 1, 2006, there were about 42% more poker tables in Vegas then there were on January 1, 2005. The Venetian will open in early April adding another 36 tables to the total. They say they will have a separate high-stakes area that will offer butler service and gourment dining.
Next we will probably see at some poker rooms, food feeders. You know, when the butler brings the food, the food feeder is there to put the food in your mouth. Sweet!!!
Word on the street is that yet another room is in the making. Look for Boyd Gaming to put a room downtown. They have three locations available, The Fremont, The California Club or Main Street Station. Previously in the downtown area, the Fremont had a room.
Speaking of downtown! Binion's will be hosting the "American Poker Player Championship". This tournament begins on May 11, 2006 and runs through May 24, 2006. This tournament should do well. The buy-ins are affordable ($300-$5,000) and there is a nice list of events to play.
The Heads-up championship gets underway at Caesar's on Friday. 64 of poker's finest will be playing. A quote by one of the players, "Certainly, there can be no doubt that I am the pre-tournament favorite." Think about it?
My pick is Barry Greenstein to win it all. No reason, just my pick. The way I have been running at poker, I have probably just put the kiss of death on him.
Okay folks, act when it is your turn!
Thanks for playing.
Las Vegas poker is booming. As of January 1, 2006, there were about 42% more poker tables in Vegas then there were on January 1, 2005. The Venetian will open in early April adding another 36 tables to the total. They say they will have a separate high-stakes area that will offer butler service and gourment dining.
Next we will probably see at some poker rooms, food feeders. You know, when the butler brings the food, the food feeder is there to put the food in your mouth. Sweet!!!
Word on the street is that yet another room is in the making. Look for Boyd Gaming to put a room downtown. They have three locations available, The Fremont, The California Club or Main Street Station. Previously in the downtown area, the Fremont had a room.
Speaking of downtown! Binion's will be hosting the "American Poker Player Championship". This tournament begins on May 11, 2006 and runs through May 24, 2006. This tournament should do well. The buy-ins are affordable ($300-$5,000) and there is a nice list of events to play.
The Heads-up championship gets underway at Caesar's on Friday. 64 of poker's finest will be playing. A quote by one of the players, "Certainly, there can be no doubt that I am the pre-tournament favorite." Think about it?
My pick is Barry Greenstein to win it all. No reason, just my pick. The way I have been running at poker, I have probably just put the kiss of death on him.
Okay folks, act when it is your turn!
Thanks for playing.
