Train kept a Rollin'

Another $7 game in the books and I am now above .500 in that category for the first time! It looked bleak early on as you may recall.

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$7 'Fifty50' Games Played: 9
Record: 5-4
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 30
Record: 20-10
Current Money: $43.97

Playing Poker

Well, I guess its only been 10 days or so since my last game. Felt like longer. Not that I haven't wanted to play...just been busy with other stuff. Also have gotten back into the live poker with the "Big Slick" Wednesday tournaments the last couple of weeks. But, that's another post for another time. For now, I went back to the $7 Fifty/50 game on Pokerstars. And for the first time in a LONG time, the all-in 50/50 matchups were going my way! This of course lead to a nice payday. Yay! Also brings the $7 record to .500.

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$7 'Fifty50' Games Played: 8
Record: 4-4
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 30
Record: 20-10
Current Money: $39.58

Back at 'Er!

Got back in the game (even if it might be with fictitious money!) tonight and got in back in the money.

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$7 'Fifty50' Games Played: 7
Record: 3-4
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 30
Record: 20-10
Current Money: $29.35

Early Exit

Didn't play a hand until I got AA...up against the smallest stack...he went all-in after the flop and I lost to a straight on the river. Couple of hands later I put what I had left in with 44 and lost to a pair of tens. Oh well. I needed to get to bed early anyway.

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$7 'Fifty50' Games Played: 6
Record: 2-4
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 30
Record: 20-10
Current Money: $23.06

Two in a Row!

Another $7 money cash. Not too much drama here. Didn't do too much. Won a few early pots and wasn't in much danger after that.

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$7 'Fifty50' Games Played: 5
Record: 2-3
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 30
Record: 20-10
Current Money: $30.06

Finally!

Yes, I have broken through the $7 Fifty/50 barrier. Finally got in the money in a game tonight, but once again, it helps to be dealt QQ, KK, AA. Really makes you wonder about these internet games. I play a live game for 3-4 hours and MAYBE see one of those hands...not 3 to the same person!

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$7 'Fifty50' Games Played: 4
Record: 1-3
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 30
Record: 20-10
Current Money: $27.38

Bad Luck Against Trips...Can't Catch a Break

Moved up to the $7 Fifty50 games today. Couple of quick exits as I ended up against trips both times. Arrghhh! Second time I figured I was behind, but I had middle pair and an open ended straight draw. Figured I had 13 outs (which I did after the flop...opponent hit trips on the turn), but none came. Frustrating. Might try another one later tonight.

Tried another one. Doubled up after getting pretty low, then had a chance to get in the money by calling an all in with my AK...opponent had AQ. They caught a queen on the turn. I was out a few hands later.

The play seems a lot tighter at the $7 tables than the $3.50, which is fine. I'll be going down in flames at this limit, because I really don't see why I shouldn't be winning some of these games if I keep playing properly. Got enough cash left for 2 more games.

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$7 'Fifty50' Games Played: 3
Record: 0-3
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 30
Record: 20-10
Current Money: $20.90

Goal Achieved! 20-10!

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 30
Record: 20-10
Current Money: $41.90

1 More Loss...and more.

Lost a $3.50 game, then decided to play in one of those 'turbo' tournaments and threw down a whopping $6 total. NOT FOR ME! Those things quickly turn into all-in fests and the two times I went all-in I ran up against AA and KK. Real lucky tonight! :-) Oh well...at least I know to stay away from those tournaments. Dropped my total money down to just over $40, but whatevs. $3.50 record stands at 19-10...will I win that next one to get to my goal of 20-10???

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 29
Record: 19-10
Current Money: $40.92

1 More Win

I am once again over the $50 mark. Is this the start of the climb to $60? Let's hope so this time.

Starting Money: $20
$20 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 1
Record: 0-1
$10 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 30
Record: 15-15
$6 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 5
1st ($23.40)-1
2nd ($12.60)-1
Out of money-3
$1.50 - 6 Man NL Tournament Games Played: 1
1st ($5.46)-1
2nd ($2.94)-0
Out of money-0
$5 'Double or Nothing' Games Played: 36
Record: 24-12
$5 'Fifty50' Games Played: 1
Record: 1-0
$3.50 'Fifty50' Games Played: 28
Record: 19-9
Current Money: $50.68