[WARNING - shameless chirp incoming.]

So that was worth a very pleasing $1,310 on top of the earlier cash.


WARNING - shameless chirp incoming.


So that's the 2nd time this trip I've cashed in two different Tournaments on the same day.

Think I've used up my run-good for the rest of the trip.

Congratulations Tony.  Will see you in a bit.

Must have just missed you. Went down to do the cashier and went to see you after, but there was someone else just sitting down in your chair.

For those unaware, Tikay must have had one of the worst draws in the tournament.  Chris Vitch was on his direct right.  He has 3 bracelets and I played with him on day 1 (on my right thank goodness).  He late regged and spun his 25k up to 100k in no time.  Was very much controlled aggression, hitting every scary flop and betting accordingly.
Would put him right up there with the likes of Benny Glaser.

And I'm his left was the fella who won this very tournament last year.  He was Swedish and was another fully prepared to bet his blockers. 

To get through that to the cash and then the last 100 or so is pretty good going.

See you tomorrow. 

As an aside the cash out in Paris was pretty quiet when I went down, so now would be a good time if you need to do it.  Needed to fill a form in and go to the cage to get my prize in my poker account.  So won't have to queue for any rebuys tomorrow.

Final aside, noticed that Ben and Jerry's do Cherry Garcia flavour still (never see it in the UK anymore, was always my favourite).  Did a quick calc and thought it must have a good balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat, so was the equivalent of one diet shake.  So got in a mini celebration.  Back on the terrible shakes tomorrow.

In worse news, Daniel Negreanu was heads up when I left.  Would have stayed to anti-funk, but need to keep up the #positivity. 

Just going to wrap this up.  Killer hand was AK2x Vs AK5y.  Raise pre Vs SB.  Flop was KT2.  Check, Bet, call.  Turn was a King.  Check, Bet call.  River a 5.  Check, bet, call.  Suppose was lucky he didn't check raise the river. Was just a big cooler as he struggles to fold anywhere.  

Not going to get involved in "I run so bad" talk.  Had ATTx Vs AKyz on QJT flop yesterday when short.  All in on flop, as had less than pot behind.  The board paired.  

Also had AK2x Vs AAyz all in pre when fairly short.  Flopped wheel.  He has previously 3 bet called AJ43, so wasn't really expecting a tight 3 bet range so 4 bet shoved.  

Tony Scoopio'd in big O before I left, so was on about 150k.  We got moved from the rail so left.

Brutal.  Got rivered on a 250k pot when had 2nd nut full house on river.  Then had an a decent twice next two hands when short and missed with both. Tony still in with 78k

Tikay and I have cashed.  I have 150k and Tony 100k

Got a dream start AA2 utg.  Got 3 streets of value Vs TPTK and 2nd but low.  The bonus was it against the big stack directly on my left who I was worried about.  Can breathe easy for a bit.  Over 140k

Bagged 87k Vs 60odd for Tikay.  Has been a right roller coaster.  Got down below 20k to back over 100k twice.  Think I had over 140k at one point, but was priced in on a call for over 200k in chips where I knew I was behind.  Both back tomorrow at 1pm

No longer on your tail.  104k.   Scoopio

On your tail. 57k.  3 big limit pots

Got to say, they have eventually got round to counting my chips... And got it wrong.  Am on 25k, showing 35k

Done my first 600.  Re-entered level 4

Unlucky David.

Hopefully Bullet # 2 goes better, but if you should meet with an unfortunism, there's a nice little $240 Big O at Orleans at 6pm with Late Reg up to 9.50pm.

Out again.  One of those days.  Going to rest up as the big one is tomorrow.  Used all my run bad already.

Bumped into Stuart downstairs, and Mike Matusow went past on a scooter moaning away.  Hard to believe, I know.  Will probably now find out he is chip leader.

Done my first 600.  Re-entered level 4

See you in a bit.  About to head off.

Just for info.  Pads is down to the last 4 of the heads up.  Depending how it goes, I might pop down to watch that later. 

Also.  Am at the Horseshoe.  Don't know if my room is unusual, but if it is perfectly fine.  Would stay here again on current experience.
 Obviously not the same as the Wynn, but got a view of the sphere, monorail and wheel too, so that is decent too. 

Was gonna say I’d walk up with you but I guess you’re going up for the 2pm and I’ve got the noon restart there ( thin brag ) so too early for you. 
Catch you there though as I’ll be in the 2pm ( unless do a spin up in day 2 in same room )
Still never used the monorail, I enjoy that walk especially knowing I’m sat down the rest of the day .
Should be a fun couple of days, I love plo8/big O/Omaha8 rotation especially the WSOP one .

Am going over for the 2pm start