Whether you win a big pot (which I did) or lose "all in" (which I did), that last card, called the river, is nasty! It can make or break you and it doesn't care which.
Of course it is much nicer when the river card makes you a winner.
I'm kind of sleepy today and I'm sure some of my bets were not the best of thinking, but I am holding my own. I have 3600 points as of the moment. Not a big winner but I'm not losing all that much either. If I had not played any tournaments and just logged in every day I'd have 6000 points. So, I'm less than halfway through my weekly points.
I did enter a tournament last night that would have qualified me for next Monday's $500 tournament but I finished in 30th place out of 73 players. Still not bad for a beginner, but not good enough to get into Monday's game. But, I am happy with that finish as it means that 43 other players did worse than I did :)
Still working on my patience and realizing that two pair is not always that good of a hand.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Obsession and Real Life
In America it seems as if everyone suffers from obsession. Either you are obsessed with celebrities that have no real talent but continue to do incredibly stupid things in order to keep themselves in the news, or you are obsessed with being as skinny as a stick, somewhat like a lot of the celebrities you are fond of watching make fools of themselves.
But, for some, being skinny is not an obsession but a real life goal. Tired of carrying around their extra pounds and putting themselves at risk for medical problems they seriously think about losing that weight. But, for these people they also need to seriously consider which weight loss pills are the best for their particular body.
There are so many diets and diet pills on the market today that it is no wonder that people elsewhere think we are obsessed with being skinny. I have to wonder though why, since I am as skinny as a stick and people are always telling me to put some meat on them bones.
If you are one of the many that have chosen to lose some weight, whether to look better or to be healthier, then you seriously need to take a look at this website (click the link above). They have many reviews of different products so that you can easily choose the weight loss pills that are right for you as well as your wallet. Losing weight should not also make you bankrupt.
There is no better time to start a weight loss program than today. The longer you put things off the less likely you are to start. So, click the link above and do your body a favor.
But, for some, being skinny is not an obsession but a real life goal. Tired of carrying around their extra pounds and putting themselves at risk for medical problems they seriously think about losing that weight. But, for these people they also need to seriously consider which weight loss pills are the best for their particular body.
There are so many diets and diet pills on the market today that it is no wonder that people elsewhere think we are obsessed with being skinny. I have to wonder though why, since I am as skinny as a stick and people are always telling me to put some meat on them bones.
If you are one of the many that have chosen to lose some weight, whether to look better or to be healthier, then you seriously need to take a look at this website (click the link above). They have many reviews of different products so that you can easily choose the weight loss pills that are right for you as well as your wallet. Losing weight should not also make you bankrupt.
There is no better time to start a weight loss program than today. The longer you put things off the less likely you are to start. So, click the link above and do your body a favor.
Much better
Yesterday was much better for me. I entered several tournaments and had better results. The first one went okay, nothing major, and I got knocked out at the second table.
I then entered three more smaller tourneys and finished second in two and won one. I still need to practice patience though.
I do not know how anyone can look at 2 cards and not be able to quickly figure out if they want to stay for the flop or get out now. Slowpoke players drive me nuts. And, I fear that might be their intent, taking the focus away from the other players.
I then entered three more smaller tourneys and finished second in two and won one. I still need to practice patience though.
I do not know how anyone can look at 2 cards and not be able to quickly figure out if they want to stay for the flop or get out now. Slowpoke players drive me nuts. And, I fear that might be their intent, taking the focus away from the other players.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Texas Hold 'Em is Dangerous
So, I sit there, calmly playing, trying my best to be a patient player and stay in the game. I'm halfway through the table, three of the five of us are left and one is almost out.
The cards are dealt and I am betting with Aces and Kings, feeling pretty sure I have the winning hand. All five cards are on the table and I am holding a Full House, 2 Aces and 3 Kings. Looks like Lady Luck has finally smiled down upon me. So, one player has folded, leaving me heads up against the player I think I can beat.
I go "All In", feeling confident that the player will fold up like an accordian. Much to my surprise, they call the bet and go "All In" too. Great, I'm thinking big bucks all the way!
Imagine my horror to lose with that Full House to their 4 Kings!
I could have cried!
The cards are dealt and I am betting with Aces and Kings, feeling pretty sure I have the winning hand. All five cards are on the table and I am holding a Full House, 2 Aces and 3 Kings. Looks like Lady Luck has finally smiled down upon me. So, one player has folded, leaving me heads up against the player I think I can beat.
I go "All In", feeling confident that the player will fold up like an accordian. Much to my surprise, they call the bet and go "All In" too. Great, I'm thinking big bucks all the way!
Imagine my horror to lose with that Full House to their 4 Kings!
I could have cried!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Hot and Cold
While I am having a lot of fun playing online poker I also notice that there are times I am screaming at the computer and swearing like a sailor.
The cards can run hot and you're winning like crazy and then, suddenly, the cards are very cold and you're feeling lucky if you can actually put a pair together :(
I have to admire those that actually play this game for a living. I don't know how they can persevere under the constant pressure of trying to win a majority of the time.
I'm in my third week of playing on NLOP and here is what I've managed to do. The first week I was okay, it was only a couple of days and I ended the week with 8000 points as well as an invitation to play a special tournament (which I lost. Out of 2500 players I was in the 300-400 people that were left. Not bad for a beginner.)
The second week I ended up with 4100 points. Not that good. I earned 7000 points just for logging each those 7 days (at a 1000 points per daily log in).
This week is looking really awful. So far I have earned 2000 points for my log ins and I am sitting at 900 points. The cards have not been kind to me the past two days. But, there is always hope :)
I can see one thing clearly though. It really is very easy to get addicted to gambling!
The cards can run hot and you're winning like crazy and then, suddenly, the cards are very cold and you're feeling lucky if you can actually put a pair together :(
I have to admire those that actually play this game for a living. I don't know how they can persevere under the constant pressure of trying to win a majority of the time.
I'm in my third week of playing on NLOP and here is what I've managed to do. The first week I was okay, it was only a couple of days and I ended the week with 8000 points as well as an invitation to play a special tournament (which I lost. Out of 2500 players I was in the 300-400 people that were left. Not bad for a beginner.)
The second week I ended up with 4100 points. Not that good. I earned 7000 points just for logging each those 7 days (at a 1000 points per daily log in).
This week is looking really awful. So far I have earned 2000 points for my log ins and I am sitting at 900 points. The cards have not been kind to me the past two days. But, there is always hope :)
I can see one thing clearly though. It really is very easy to get addicted to gambling!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Thoughts About Poker
Here are some things I have learned while playing poker online:
Poker players are incredibly slow thinking people. This is especially true when they are staring at two cards! I don't know what is so difficult about looking at your two cards before the flop and deciding good start or time to fold LOL
Poker players are very lousy at math. Sometimes I'd swear they are trying to count on their toes LOL
Some poker players are very funny. We all have two cards. The five cards in the Texas Hold 'Em hand are out. Three aces and two kings. Full house for everyone. All of the players check but one. This moron goes all in like he thinks he is the only one with the full house LOL
Poker players that think their playing skills have improved with a lot of alcohol are wrong. This is a good thing if you are the person playing heads up against them LOL
Poker players are incredibly slow thinking people. This is especially true when they are staring at two cards! I don't know what is so difficult about looking at your two cards before the flop and deciding good start or time to fold LOL
Poker players are very lousy at math. Sometimes I'd swear they are trying to count on their toes LOL
Some poker players are very funny. We all have two cards. The five cards in the Texas Hold 'Em hand are out. Three aces and two kings. Full house for everyone. All of the players check but one. This moron goes all in like he thinks he is the only one with the full house LOL
Poker players that think their playing skills have improved with a lot of alcohol are wrong. This is a good thing if you are the person playing heads up against them LOL
Friday, August 7, 2009
Expensive Kiss!
And a very lousy hypnotist as well! LOL
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A South Korean hypnotist has been fined for stealing a kiss on a blind date with a woman he thought he had successfully put in a trance, news reports said Thursday.
The 32-year-old man suggested hypnotizing his 27-year-old date during their first meeting arranged by a matchmaking agency
in August last year, according to the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper and Yonhap news agency.
The woman was eventually persuaded, and the hypnotist chanted: "Black hole! You will plunge deeper into a trance. You will feel thrilled all over your body and if my hand touches your body, you will feel intense pleasure."
When the man, identified only by his surname, Park, thought his technique had worked, he went to kiss her.
But the woman was fully alert, though her eyes were closed, and she pushed him away. Later, she filed accusations that he had sexually harassed her, the reports said.
The Seoul Central District Court fined Park 3 million won ($2,453), they said.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A South Korean hypnotist has been fined for stealing a kiss on a blind date with a woman he thought he had successfully put in a trance, news reports said Thursday.
The 32-year-old man suggested hypnotizing his 27-year-old date during their first meeting arranged by a matchmaking agency
in August last year, according to the Dong-a Ilbo newspaper and Yonhap news agency.
The woman was eventually persuaded, and the hypnotist chanted: "Black hole! You will plunge deeper into a trance. You will feel thrilled all over your body and if my hand touches your body, you will feel intense pleasure."
When the man, identified only by his surname, Park, thought his technique had worked, he went to kiss her.
But the woman was fully alert, though her eyes were closed, and she pushed him away. Later, she filed accusations that he had sexually harassed her, the reports said.
The Seoul Central District Court fined Park 3 million won ($2,453), they said.
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