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Giving online poker another chance...
ThinkerJE:
21:35 $20 + $2 Full Tilt $100 Guaranteed Doulbe Deuce
I then switched from single to multi table, as 7,000 runners lined up to try and turn 22 bucks into a $22k payday.
Not much to say about the first few levels as I was totally card dead and did not play a hand. I blinded away and when I did pick up JJ I had to release on a KQ7 flop against 2 callers. The last hand before the 1st break I did manage to double up to 1,800. There were 2 limpers and I have KhQh in late position, I decide to squeeze and raise big. All fold to 2nd limper who pushes all in. I don"t think he is super strong as he would have raised originally. His play was consistent with a mid pair and I fancied a race so I called. KQ vs 88, board AK7,A,A and I get my double through.
I didn"t last too long after the break but I felt I was a bit unlucky with my exit. I raise with AdQs and get called behind. Flop J82 (2d) and I continuation bet and get called. Turn is Qd and I move all in. I get called by 99, and the river Th kills me as his straight wins. I finish mid field in 4,511th. That big payday is on hold again, better still to the SNG"s.
ThinkerJE:
22:58 $30 + $3 Pokerstars
Back to the SNG"s, tight again early, managed to win a small pot with a flopped set of 3"s, but mainly staying out of trouble. Its a very tight table and I have managed to get up to 2,170 without any risk.
I then blind away down to 1,400 as I cannot find the cards or opportunity to make a move. With blinds 50/100, I push early with 88 and there is a all in behind (this could be trouble). 88 vs QQ but 8 on flop and its suck out city, up to 3,625 with 6 left and 3 very short stacks.
The button pushes and its only 300 more to me in the BB. My K8 is crushed by his K9, especially on a low board until the 8 on the river knocks out one of the short stacks. Up to 4,135 now with 5 left and 3 players less than 800, I am in good shape. We reach the bubble and he SS only has 400 left, but somehow manages to survive to reach the money. I have 3.2k vs 10k chip daddy vs 300 SS.
He goes shortly after and much as I try to double my stack it never happens and I have to settle for 2nd. Its about as good as I could have done so I am delighted to reach the money yet again. Another good SNG.
ThinkerJE:
So not a bad first day back in the world of online poker.
General thoughts are that the standard of play seems fairly low at these levels, with players making poor decisions and allowing you to take advantage of them. It remains to be seen if this continues but I felt totally in control at the tables and in control of my game the majority of the time. I made 2 bad mistakes which I will try not to dwell on. I definitely won"t be making them again. I put them down to being a bit rusty and then a bit over confident. I move on and always look to the next SNG.
Figures for today are;
SNG Played 10, 3 wins & 3 2nd"s A great start.
MTT Played 2, no cashes.
I think I am going to concentrate on the SNG"s tomorrow and hopefully continue the excellent start I have made to my online adventure.
NO BAD BEATS - This online gig is easy money...
ThinkerJE:
--- Quote from: nosey-p on December 10, 2008, 12:38:23 PM ---
Is this in preparation for S3?
Good luck James, what's your name on FullTilt? I will look you up on Sunday
What level will you be playing at?
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I am ThinkerJE on both Pokerstars & Full Tilt, although I will be trying to stay away from online sharks like yourself Mr P.
ThinkerJE:
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on December 15, 2008, 00:17:10 AM ---
It"s easy this internet lark isn"t it James ?
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It seems it today, lets hope it continues in this manner...
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