I didn't bring any clothes with me to Vegas as I only got back from Disneyworld with my little sister on last Friday, and didn't get around to doing any washing. Went to the Mall on the strip and bought enough clothes to last me 7 days plus a new pair of shades and earphones for my Ipod - key poker accessories. The Rio finally found my entry fees after 2 hours of research, the events co-coordinator, Liz, was really helpful, she's just recovered from cancer and advised me that I should live for today as you never know what tomorrow holds- that advice cost me another $100 tip. Even made it to the gym this morning, Phil The Unibomber Laak was there and we chatted about the Michael Jackson verdict. First event tomorrow, $5000 no limit. My early strategy is to try and trap someone who has AA or KK with my set or 2 pair - that means calling some raises with dubious hole cards but I want to double up early on. I've decided that I won't play my draws as aggressively as normal as it's a 2 day event and a slow clock, so there will be more time to get premium hands, The organisers are expecting a lot of runners as its televised on ESPN. Liz told me they have 1800 confirmed entries for the $10K main event and are capping it at 6600, so people coming out later shouldn't have a problem getting in. My sparring partner, Carlo Citrone, is here and has had some really terrible bad beats. In one event he had flopped quad 5's on a T55 flop, his opponent holding TT - river T! I told him he deserved it after busting me out of Blackpool with his AJ v my AK.
Dear Poker Gods, please look over me tomorrow
