What's Plan B??

So my decision to play smarter poker has worked out GREAT!! I am down about $400 in less then a week. I am successful at one thing second guessing my previous decision.

Keeping It Skinny,
FlacoJake

Positive Evolution

My decision to play smarter poker became a reality last night. I was very happy with how I played last night. I finished the night being stuck $60, but it wasn't from playing like a donk. I credit my loss to one bad read and one huge pot. We were four handed, ATC Dave L was SB, Scott was BB, Dad had straddled for $2, I double straddled for $4. Dave called the $4, Scotty raised to $10, Dad folded, I called the other $6 with J7 of club, and Dave called. I really didnt put Scott on anything other then a small pocket pair or something like QJ. The flop came out with an ace and a 7 plus a blank card, Scott made a continuation bet of $10, I called the $10 thinking I have the best hand. The turn brought a king of diamonds putting three diamonds on the board. I bet $10, Scott raises to $20, still feeling like he was pushing me I went all in. Scott went into the tank wondering if I hit the flush. He repeatedly ask me "did you hit the flush??" he even sent me a
text during the hand reading "did you hit the flush??" After him thinking for a couple of minutes he called with top two pair. Taking down a $160 pot. In retrospect of the hand I don't think I played it poorly. I really didnt put him on that big of a hand, and being in my betting position, and outchipping him by about $20, it wasn't a bad move. If the turn brought a diamond that wasn't a king giving him his 2nd pair, he folds. After that big loss I reloaded for $20 more. Played for a while up then down, I ran into another hand with Scott. Flopping a flush made me feel great. Then a fourth diamond on the turn gave Scott the nut flush and me the second nuts. At 2:00 am we ended the game with a game of 7 card no peek for $7 per man. I sweated out a straight to the six. I was golden with one card left in dads hand. Rubbing his card miyagi style like he does trying to maverick his card into the one he needs. He is dead to a jack, and what happens?? He rivers
the jack!! What a stupid game!! I think I will start taking a 80% rake on the stupid no peek games dad magicly never loses at. All in all I was pleased with the game I played even though I lost money. I think I saved myself quite a bit of money playing smarter rather then harder.

Keeping It Skinny,
FlacoJake

Back To The Basics

I have made a decision. Over the last several months my desire to play focused poker everytime I play has been non existent. I have been playing just to play. I find myself playing in a cash game to push the action for other players to have a good time. This is a very expensive way to keep a game going. This year I have cashed very well, and have had the best win rate I have ever had since I started playing poker. This being said I can only wish I had kept my focus and not donked off 1/4 of my winnings. What does all this mean to all of you?? I dunno dog, probably nothing!! I am still going to embrace the playful style that I have grown to love, I will just be trying to limit my mistakes. Bottom line is I'm getting back to wanting to learn each time I play. Stay tuned to see if I stay commited to this post. LOL

Keeping It Skinny,
FlacoJake

2008 Main Event Final Table Set.

So the players left to battle for the 9 mil plus first prize of the 2008 WSOP main event is set. Out of the 9 remaining players 6 of them are pro poker players. This really says quite a bit about the poker boom and where poker is going. The average pro poker player seems to be around 25-27 years old, where's sunglasses at the table, wears a full tilt logo, plays very agressivly, and likes to shout "one time!! Come on one time!!" I should give this generations poker player their due props considering their success speaks very loudly. I will be looking into all the players at this years final table, and I will deliver some pre-play bios for each player. The final nine will have almost have an entire 4 months before starting final table play. This because of ESPN's decision to ensure production time. Actually, I'm sure the real reason for this decision is because its all about the benjemins!! This decision will boost the amount of final table viewers, and
boost revenue for WSOP sponsors. I don't think the final 9 have a problem with this ruling either. I mean if I was guaranteed 900k I would gladly hire a big name pro for 4 months of poker lessons. Also, if I was chip leader imagine the chopping deals that could be made between players. And can you imagine the sponsorship possiblities?? I am expecting the final 9 to look like nascars. Their clothes littered with logos of every poker company that exists. I am also guessing that the single male players will also get the opportunity to find their cylicone soulmates while waiting paitently for their 900k-9million dollar payday. I will be following the "November 9" and will keep you up to date.

Keeping It Skinny,
FlacoJake