Filed Under (30 Days of Poker) by Topher on 02-09-2010
Matador Sign
My usual Thursday game at Matador tonight, and quite frankly I only played one real pot. A9 with a board of 287-T. At this point (I know my opponent here) and bet big. He moves in on top of me and I believe I am behind to a pair. I have the open ended straight draw and one overcard ( I’m estimating 11 outs here – aboud 20% or so to win) and his raise is giving me the right price since I bet big into him. I have to call, and he turns over 69 for the made straight. Ouch… I am drawing to a chop… and don’t get there.
Bye bye chips …. See you another time!
Filed Under (30 Days of Poker) by Topher on 17-08-2010
Today is usually my day to play the home game at Big H’s house, but late in the day I realize it is not on today. Oops, It’s pretty late so I will have to pick up an Orlando Hold’em league game. Luckily there is a new venue opening today at 903 Mills Market (a bar/restaurant).
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Filed Under (30 Days of Poker) by Topher on 13-08-2010
Matador
Another Orlando Hold’em league game night at matador. I fold a small pot with AT ( hit my A ) when I read my opponent for very strong, and he shows two pair. Damn, my fold reads are awesome these days! Shame it doesn’t make money. Speculate with a flush draw that doesn’t get there. Win a hand with QT when I hit a Q. I’m at 1,005 chips and it’s last hand before the break.
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Filed Under (30 Days of Poker) by Topher on 07-08-2010
Matador Sign
Well, I’m back at Matador for my usual Thursday Orlando Hold’em league poker tourney. Early on in the game, I am in a limped pot with Qh9h and the board comes Kh5hQc, nice result I have mid pair and a second nut flush draw. Some small betting and calls, and the turn comes 9s. I now have 2 pair and a flush draw. “Mr. R” (I have plenty of history with this player) bets 260 and I raise to 600, feeling that I am probably best here. He goes allin for about 1,200 total. Sigh, I believe I have at least 13 outs to anything he has (Unless it’s KQ or K9 – then I’m dominated, he could also have my flush covered, but I think these are small risks). I also have a decent chance to be best in this spot against this particular player. What can I do here but call off my chips and hope I get there. I call, he shows the straight and I lose and am down to 135 in chips, which I proceed to lose shortly. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed Under (30 Days of Poker) by Topher on 30-07-2010
Matador's Winner
Ugh… my head! RangTang shots are not a good idea the night before a flight to Las Vegas. So, I thought it would be fun to go to my favorite downtown Orlando Hold’em free poker league venue, Matador, and play some poker to “warm up” before my 30 days begins. I also managed to talk a friend into playing who has never played before, pretty sure she has the “bug” now.
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