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

MD Camp 2008

So Denna and Dallas are at muscular dystrophy camp for the week. I was so excited for them because this is by far the best week of the summer for them. This week is also a break from the everyday hussle and bussle of everday life for Candace and I as well. Of course needless to say I miss the kids and its only been two days. They will be back on Friday and with a hundred stories to tell. Thanks so much to everyone that donates to MDA each year. The money raised helps my kids and many others the ability to no longer be a disabled minority. Camp allows my daughter to shine as a performer and be seen for her personality rather than her disability. Camp also provides my son the opportunity to embrace his leader personality rather than the neccessity follower position. This is truly the best medicine. Thanks

Keeping It Skinny,
FlacoJake

Poker School For Free

If you want to go to a 2 hour poker school taught by Daniel Negraneau then set your TiVo to the Pokerstars Carribian Adventure on GSN. This was a great teaching tool listening to Daniel go over every hand as if he was playing it. His strategy for every person at the table was first class play. I was so impressed I broke out a pad and pencil to take some notes. If that doesn't scream poker geek I don't know what does. The final table play was not all that impressive, but the teaching by Daniel through the other players play was phenominal. Watch it you will be glad you did.

Keeping It Skinny,
FlacoJake

Hey Its Me Again!!

Wow, its been ages since I posted anything on here. I don't really know why I haven't its not like I don't have anything to say. If you know me well then you know I am seldom lost for words. A lot has transpired since my last post. I have figured out I have a muscle disease called muscular dystrophy, I got married, I had two kids, and I made up a card game called Texas holdem. I think it will really take off, maybe even better then blackjack.

Getting truthful now. Not much has been going on worth blabbing about. I am still playing cards whenever possible. I am also studying people still. I'm getting excited with my kids about this summers Disney world trip. I have several graphic designing projects going on as well. If you are waiting for a deep thought on this post don't read anymore of this one. I have some really good posts coming up very soon. Please be on the lookout for some pointed life questions. I would love to get your two cents on any of the upcoming posts. Its been good getting my keyboard going again !! Until next time.

Keeping It Skinny,
FlacoJake