Another day, another final table.

I got home at about 930 tonight, just in time for the 4 buck 5 card. Let me tell you, I wish I would have gotten home a minute later. I got screwed so bad I didn't even make the first break. Out of 168 poons, I finished an embarrassing 151st. I did the 2 buck holdem at 11 and didn't fare much better there either. I misplayed two hands that cost me the tournament.

Finally, in a game I've only played twice before and have no cashes in, I played the 2 buck 2-7 triple draw. I was down early and spent much of the first hour trying to get even. I did and then some. By the time I realized I had a decent stack, it was hand for hand. I was in the middle of the pack for a while. One big hand probably cost me a few more bucks. Since I'm new to the game, I slowplayed 7,6,5,3,2 on the first draw, just smooth calling the table idiot's bet. Then after the second draw, I raised him right back. This was a mistake, I learned. He had a 8,7,5,3,2 and was standing pat and betting. Since I raised, he decided to drop his 8 and go for the nuts. Obviously, he hits it and costs me a few grand. If I didn't raise him back, I knock him out and take down a pot that sets up a top 3 finish. Ah well, inexperience, I guess.

I managed to finish 6th and record my 10th career final table. I had no expectations going in really, but I'll take it. I'm down a couple of bucks for the day, but at least I have a cash in another game on my resume.

I'm going to be waking up early for some tournaments so this blog will be running all day. Later poons.