The big day arrived - Day 1B. After getting past the scrum to get in I found my seat. Good news - I didn't recognise any of my opponents. After we got going I settled in nicely. I wasn't getting any cards but every now and then I'd raise and grab some blinds. The first half of the day (six hours) passed by mostly uneventfully. I was able to slightly increase my stack but, more importantly, avoid any big drops. Also, I'd not seen anything to worry me from the other players at the table - only one of them was in any way tricky (raising with crap and bluffing), the others were all classic weak-tight apart from a couple of looser calling stations.
(3) WSOP - Day 1B
The big day arrived - Day 1B. After getting past the scrum to get in I found my seat. Good news - I didn't recognise any of my opponents. After we got going I settled in nicely. I wasn't getting any cards but every now and then I'd raise and grab some blinds. The first half of the day (six hours) passed by mostly uneventfully. I was able to slightly increase my stack but, more importantly, avoid any big drops. Also, I'd not seen anything to worry me from the other players at the table - only one of them was in any way tricky (raising with crap and bluffing), the others were all classic weak-tight apart from a couple of looser calling stations.
Day 1D Chip Counts
Check up on who's flying high in this year's Main Event.
[15] Day 31-35 - July 26th-30th
So much has happened in the last five days, I will try to recount some of the more interesting stuff.
On the night of the 26th we went to Dave Colclough and co's 'mansion'. What a ridiculous place they are living in! A huge pool, ten-pin bowling lane, full size poker table, fully equipped bar and too many other features to mention. Upon leaving, whilst waiting for a taxi outside someone was cracking jokes. I was thinking to myself he's quite funny, then I think he looks familiar, eventually I realise it is none other than Norman Pace of 'Hale and Pace' fame, yet another celebrity jumping on the poker bandwagon.
The Last Five Days
Rob Sherwood retells the tale of how he made it through to Day 2 of the Main Event.
Amateur Poker Association & Tour Formed In The UK
The APAT becomes the world’s first combined Poker Association and Tour. Find out more!
£50 PLH R/B
Grosvenor Blackpool, Mon 31/Jul/06
£30 NLH D-C F/O
Grosvenor Blackpool, Sun 30/Jul/06
£100 NLH F/O
Aspers, Newcastle, Sun 30/Jul/06
£5 PLH R/B
Grosvenor Blackpool, Sun 30/Jul/06
£20 PLH R/B
Grosvenor Blackpool, Sat 29/Jul/06