Alternative number 4 is ready, primed... and perhaps anti-GTO, day dreaming over the inevitable pile of cash to throw on his bed and roll around in tomorrow...

Thanks Tal, I promise a full report... may even throw in the odd picture for dramatic effect 🤔

I've never been there before, so it's predestined that I'll of course walk away with a shiny trophy (or just a tatty cheque).

Mr AB0151 - Cool, well I'll be on here during the tourney providing updates so if you're around let me know.

I remember the opening pages of Red Dog's diary, something along the lines of playing all arsed backwards. That may be my desired style of choice ... I may even stumble upon something approaching optimal play! 😮

Treating myself, end of January accrued overtime will be buying me in! Very much a 'shot', if I I'm knocked out within an hour then, well... **** happens. I do love the rush of playing a tournament that you probably really shouldn't, lol

So... a lot of views, no one planning to play? On a random note, went to Aspers last night to play their £80 deepstack, engaged in conversation with a random fella who said he'll be playing it. Not played an event near this size since a couple of visits to DTD back in 2012, looking forward to it

So he placed a bet of £1,000 which included 3-1 and 4-2 correct score predictions, and 'some other matches'? Either a nice fable, or your mate's mugged you right off... ☺️

Hi All

Just wondering if any of you will be playing this? I'm planning to play the Saturday day one, would be great to put a face to some names.

Dwayne

Not enough credit given for thread title imo

Very well put post Buffy, I'm indifferent either way as I don't play online but I think you've summarised the arguments of the regs on Blonde in the most concise (and dare I say, non-aggro) tone to date.

Can't play, but will say this is one of the best poker rooms I've visited in the UK. Very accommodating, friendly atmosphere, good dealers, and great location if  you fancy post-beers in the city centre

Hi, does anyone have a link / PM for this? Thanks

lol, ignore my question, think your detailed response which crossed over with my question more than covers it!

To make £50,000 profit from poker per annum live doesn't sound huge on the face of it (or in comparison to a good employment wage), but when you break it down you'd need to average £250 profit per day over 200 days... what % of players are doing that at £1-2, £1-3 levels?

using a HUD gives you access to relevant, additional information that a player not using a HUD does not have. The degree to which the HUD is used effectively is irrelevant really, the key point is the HUD has gained additional information over the non-HUD user which can be used to their advantage.


So use a HUD, put yourself on an even keel?! Sounds a simple solution, but the majority of recs either can't be arsed or are unaware of HUDs. Those who are unaware are at a disadvantage, indisputably. Those aware but not inclined to use a HUD I would suggest are the bulk of recs. this group are not stupid or ignorant, they just want to play poker in its simplest, most enjoyable form. Using a HUD involves data analysis... not so much fun. Now when you factor in that most recs are not stupid and appreciate they're at a disadvantage by not adding data analysis to their poker entertainment, the game has a problem.

5 of my 7 have cashed, 2 (peters and negreanu) going strong. If only I'd kept the faith with Dan kelly, lol

Wow, you really love/loved the game, ha