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46  Poker Forums / The Rail / Re: 2023 WSOP on: June 08, 2023, 11:21:25 PM
Queue update; was only 20 minutes.  Only half as many punters in the registration room when I went round the corner and more people doing registration.  Probably did me a favour getting there 20 minutes late as I sat down to a table playing 3 handed with somebody not there.  Stealing from someone not at the table obviously a bonus, but leaving the tournament with some bag of shite hand because you wanted the free chips wouldn't have been good for morale.

Table looks ok, am down to 17k (from 20k) but that couldn't be helped.
Feeling I have a weak player on my right, and one player is definitely over aggro, so table decent enough.

GLGL!
47  Poker Forums / The Rail / Re: 2023 WSOP on: June 08, 2023, 09:04:48 PM
Seems pretty pleasant from what I have seen. He wasn't the pro I mentioned earlier. I read through that pro's twitter and in real life he was pretty much in line with his posting.

If you want help sorting schedules, l am your man Marky. 

Just realised that the Omaha starts at 12 and not 2...  And that $300 comp I was thinking of ducking on Saturday started yesterday, so am copping for the queues regardless. So f'in dumb.  I was out early yesterday so had all the time to register last night too.  Was just sat here thinking I'll be fine rocking up at 1...

One tiny upside is that at least I can get a handle on how bad Saturday's queues will be, but think there is zero chance I just rock up to register an hour early on Saturday. 

Haha, Twitter might be unreal at times, but some people are true to form... Be that good or bad Cheesy

Queuing isn't so bad when I'm sat in the scooter, but I'm definitely not trying to get into any massive late-reg queues, either.

Trying to sort most of the cases I have outstanding before this weekend, so I can just get on with sorting last minute admin before we head to Heathrow on Saturday.

That's the only good thing about being at Ballys/Paris/Aria - You're only across the road and can take a mooch over to reg anytime in the evening.
48  Poker Forums / The Rail / Re: 2023 WSOP on: June 08, 2023, 06:44:49 PM
I think I need to be playing the more interesting games these days, wish I'd spent some time learning that so I didn't have to play hold'em.


What I think now that I don't have the patience for headphone city...

It's quite ironic since I was brought up on 7-Card Stud as a kid, and then never played Poker again until I left the Navy in my 20s.

Good luck today if you're playing, mate!

Just realised I didn't even mention badugi, which was the game I wished I'd learned.  9 game would have been fine.

Didn't realise until after it was Ryan Leng who raised with the QJ43.  Think it was double suited so he can't ever fold Vs my reraise.   A224 is such a bad hand I wouldn't be surprised if he was favourite (I can't remember if I was suited, just remember thinking I need to go with this).  Pretty sure I have played with him before too.  He did ask if I was playing the badugi, which was what got me thinking I really should have. 

I've watched it a few times, and had a couple goes at it on Stars. Should probably try to learn, as I see even some of the smaller mix comps have it now during the summer.

Ahh, he seems like a nice guy. At least from the streams I've seen him on, anyway.

Wasn't really looking forward to this year, but now things are settling down at home and following it here & PokerGO, I'm looking forward to a break from admin/work.
49  Poker Forums / The Rail / Re: 2023 WSOP on: June 08, 2023, 05:16:55 PM
I think I need to be playing the more interesting games these days, wish I'd spent some time learning that so I didn't have to play hold'em.


What I think now that I don't have the patience for headphone city...

It's quite ironic since I was brought up on 7-Card Stud as a kid, and then never played Poker again until I left the Navy in my 20s.

Good luck today if you're playing, mate!
50  Poker Forums / The Rail / Re: 2023 WSOP on: June 07, 2023, 10:26:41 PM
Unlucky on the first spin, good luck for the 2nd!

I really enjoyed the winter weather, as someone that's not into pools etc.
51  Poker Forums / The Rail / Re: 2023 WSOP on: June 07, 2023, 04:06:54 PM
Made it to the last level of the night then busto in grim circumstances.

Wynn rooms have been refurbed and I think they are nicer now.

Damn, unlucky mate.

Yeah, I was a bit dubious when I saw the renderings online, but it looked a bit better when I saw a video from someone I know that stayed there.

I thought I'd prefer the old rooms, but when I stayed last summer I actually liked the big 'dining table' as I could spread my work out on it and have room for all my snacks. With the old desks there wasn't as much real estate.  I think I prefer the older bathrooms, but the boutique look is still nice.

I'm burning them this year, so don't expect to be staying there again after my 2 stops this summer.
52  Poker Forums / The Rail / Re: 2023 WSOP on: June 07, 2023, 12:26:17 AM
I wish someone had told me how much fun limit omaha 8 or better is live.   One old bloke is clearly massively tilted each time I win a hand.  Think I am supposed to be playing A2 or something.  Somebody else sat down and tried to pot it.  He has done the same thing about 5 more times ...

Road works on strip are just North of Paris right now, so it is a good trip in from the Wynn.

Also am up, but nobody is massively down.  


Ohhh, tempting. They have a a limit 08 at the Aria when I'm there, I think. Might have a go at that, for something different.

Don't think I'll be heading down strip much when I'm staying at Wynn, even on the scooter.

Good luck, mate!
53  Poker Forums / The Rail / Re: 2023 WSOP on: June 06, 2023, 08:55:56 PM
Good luck out there Doobs.
54  Poker Forums / Diaries and Blogs / Re: Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary on: May 29, 2023, 11:41:42 PM
I've never watched a "Box Set" or any of that crap in my life. After I got my posh new Telly, with NetFlix & all that stuff, I somehow allowed Tom to talk me into watching the Sopranos. Oh my, how good was that? And I was only 25 years late. So that was 6 Series & 86 episodes.

GOAT of all shows, for me  Cool

One of  a few I have on loop in my room. I put it on when I go to bed and pause when I wake up.

Must have gone through it ~100x over the last 10 years since we moved home last time.

You need to watch the below now, too.

The Wire
Ozark
The Newsroom
Deadwood
Homeland
Friday Night Lights
The West Wing

Enjoy!
55  Poker Forums / Diaries and Blogs / Re: Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary on: May 29, 2023, 11:38:50 PM
The last few years have only further reinforced my decision to watch almost zero TV. Well, outside of sports, anyway.


Oh yes, Vegas. I nearly forgot, someone should have reminded me.

The trip is much later this year. The work gig is July 29th until August 5th, then Sky have kindly given me an extra 3 days R & R, which takes me to the 8th, & I've added 5 more days "holiday", so fly home on Sunday 13th.

So that means the WSOP will be done & dusted, & with it all the "Summer Schedules" that go with it. So I can't really play much except the bowl stuff, $100/$200 dailies/weeklies etc at places like The Orleans & South Point. I'll play a fair bit of cash though, Limit 08, or Big O.

So no staking plans at the moment until I can get some visibility on what stuff is on post-WSOP. Am both grateful & amazed a few of you asked though.  If I can put a little schedule together, I'll be sure to let you know.   

Gill comes out 2nd/3rd, & stays until 12th/13th too. Will stay at Palazzo throughout, though we'll head out to the West Coast for a day or two, probably fly to LA & get the Amtrak down to San Diego, & stop off somewhere along the way.

Despite missing the WSOP & associated Series, I'm as excited as always. The Vegas diet is ahead of target, just need to lose a couple more lbs to get down to my fighting weight of 12st.

 

I did fear that we'd miss each other, when I saw that Sky had their event post WSOP.

Upside is I get to keep hold of your score for another few months Wink

Love Palazzo and the the coffee bean at the elevators is even a Starbucks now, so you're golden!


Really? Oh wow, that's great news. The one by the Elevator banks always has a 45 minute queue.

Just had to double check, as haven't been to that one for a few years, and it is one now.
56  Poker Forums / Diaries and Blogs / Re: Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary on: May 29, 2023, 10:29:11 PM

Oh yes, Vegas. I nearly forgot, someone should have reminded me.

The trip is much later this year. The work gig is July 29th until August 5th, then Sky have kindly given me an extra 3 days R & R, which takes me to the 8th, & I've added 5 more days "holiday", so fly home on Sunday 13th.

So that means the WSOP will be done & dusted, & with it all the "Summer Schedules" that go with it. So I can't really play much except the bowl stuff, $100/$200 dailies/weeklies etc at places like The Orleans & South Point. I'll play a fair bit of cash though, Limit 08, or Big O.

So no staking plans at the moment until I can get some visibility on what stuff is on post-WSOP. Am both grateful & amazed a few of you asked though.  If I can put a little schedule together, I'll be sure to let you know.   

Gill comes out 2nd/3rd, & stays until 12th/13th too. Will stay at Palazzo throughout, though we'll head out to the West Coast for a day or two, probably fly to LA & get the Amtrak down to San Diego, & stop off somewhere along the way.

Despite missing the WSOP & associated Series, I'm as excited as always. The Vegas diet is ahead of target, just need to lose a couple more lbs to get down to my fighting weight of 12st.

 

I did fear that we'd miss each other, when I saw that Sky had their event post WSOP.

Upside is I get to keep hold of your score for another few months Wink

Love Palazzo and the the coffee bean at the elevators is even a Starbucks now, so you're golden!
57  Poker Forums / Diaries and Blogs / Re: Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary on: May 29, 2023, 09:37:46 PM
58  Poker Forums / Diaries and Blogs / Re: Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary on: May 28, 2023, 06:22:23 PM
Perhaps i can tempt him with a choo choo.

Weymouth in the 1980s



Just down the road from me, and I can only remember the trainstation when it stopped where it does now.
59  Community Forums / Betting Tips and Sport Discussion / Re: Big Boxing Thread on: May 28, 2023, 05:49:57 PM
Absolute boxing lesson from Leigh Wood tonight - he seems to be getting better.

Just got back from the Billam-Smith fight, but will def be watching that tomorrow.

Made up for CBS, seems like such a genuinely nice chap.

Weird from Okolie, and can only think he got hurt early, as he was doing anything to avoid fighting until the very last minute.


See one of the Judges on the take, scoring it a draw

Eddie will probably get the blame for that one as well Grin
60  Community Forums / Betting Tips and Sport Discussion / Re: Big Boxing Thread on: May 28, 2023, 01:45:06 AM
Absolute boxing lesson from Leigh Wood tonight - he seems to be getting better.

Just got back from the Billam-Smith fight, but will def be watching that tomorrow.

Made up for CBS, seems like such a genuinely nice chap.

Weird from Okolie, and can only think he got hurt early, as he was doing anything to avoid fighting until the very last minute.
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