Bobbyb Birthday: February 23, 2007 Location: USA ALL-TIME STATS (more stats) Total Entries: 2 Total Won/Lost: $1,037.00 Total Hours: 20 Earnings/Hour: $51.85 Biggest Win: $750.00 ARCHIVE Most Recent August 2009 (1) February 2007 (1)

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August 20, 2009, 10AM: Played 15 hours, Made $750.00 at Las Vegas
$1/2 Texas Hold'em

Another great trip to Vegas.  Televised poker has brought so many new players into the game that its much easier to win than in old-Vegas, where the competition was predominantly "locals" and "regulars" who rode herd over the tourists.  1/2 No Limit was the game of choice at Bellagio, Mirage, Venetian and Excalibur, where I semi-rocked my way to five out of six winning sessions. Best moment occured at Bellagio, where a player straddled, then raised to $12 with A-K.  I flat called with K-K and two more players limped-in behind.  The flop was 3-7-K, rainbow, and the straddler bet another $12.  I made it $36 and the two limpers tossed their hands.  The straddler put me all-in for $226 and I beat him into the pot.  The turn & river were inconsequential and I took down my best pot of the week.  I probably wouldn't have slow-played the K's if the guy hadn't straddled, but I smelled the possibility of exactly what transpired.  In this case, the straddle tipped his intentions.

Last Update: August 20, 2009, 10:49AM | Permalink

February 17, 2007, 2AM: Played 5 hours, Made $287.00 at Napa Valley Casino
$3/6 Omaha Hi-Lo

Is anyone else as impressed with the difference in this previously-sleepy Highway 29 cardroom since new owners took over in July '06? Thank you! Constant action... everything from a 24/7 No Limit game that rocks to an assortment of Hold'em and Omaha Hi-Lo games played at 3/6. Assorted tournaments and Jackpots round-out the menu.  Anyone who played here in the 80's, 90's or early 2000's is in for a HUGE surprise.  Weekends, and some weeknights, every poker table is going and they're even spreading an occasional Hold'em game on a vacant California Blackjack layout (cramped, but better than an eight-person waiting list when you're anxious to get into action). Tried the 3/6 Hold'em on my birthday and ran $100 into $200 before jumping to the Omaha Hi-Lo. Not my best game (you may see in future posts!) but I held some decent cards at the right time and ended up $287 to the good for the evening. Happy Birthday...

Last Update: February 22, 2007, 11:53PM | Permalink

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