Pokerstars $5 Game

While I was on my 'sabbatical' Pokerstars did away with their 'Double or Nothing' format games. They are now doing what they call "Fifty50" games. It is still a 10 person table and the top 5 still get paid. But, the $50 pot is divided up as $5 for each survivor PLUS .16 cents for every 100 chips you have left. It's interesting, but I'm not sure I'm going to like it. It definitely plays for the aggressor. However, it will take a lot longer to build up a bankroll if you aren't finishing in the top 2 or 3 positions every time. Anyway, I tried one out that went incredibly quickly...lasting 12 minutes! Maybe that was a weird game, but the previous 'Double or Nothing' games were usually in the 45-60mins range. Maybe that's why Pokerstars ditched them...more games, more money (for them!). Played the two hands in which I was in the blinds (didn't win either) and came away with $7.35. That's a nice $2 profit! :-P

Starting Money: $20
$20 Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$5 Games Played: 37
Record: 25-12
Current Money: $25.66