Flights changed to this Sunday. I'm coming home. I feel mentally and physically drained. I'm $50,000 lighter in the pocket and am not sure what lies ahead for me in the poker arena, if anything. I have learnt so much here, I know I can mix it up with the best players in the world, but the facts speak for themselves, 11 events and only 1 place in the money. Maybe I should have come here and played a good solid game, I am sure my results would have been better (they couldn't be much worse!), but I tried every move in the book and left empty handed. The correct word is A FISH!
This journal has kept me company; I've never done one before. I'd like to thank everyone for all their nice comments. It's been an adventure, a long time away from home, my friends and my family.
Did I learn from the pros?
Definitely, more that I could every have hoped
Best Players I played with?
Bruno Fitussi and Eric Lingren
Do I rate the WSOP & Rio?
No, WPT Bellagio is a different league
Favourite Moment:
Winning my table in the $2500 Shootout and Lawrence Gosney winning a Bracelet
Worst Moment:
Hearing call when all-in with AK in $10K WSOP Main Event
Best Laugh:
Simon 'Chubby' Nowab doing press-ups in Rio bar
Saddest Moment:
Walking through Bad Beat Alley seeing players actually crying after being knocked out
Most Embarrassing Moment:
My room bill being put on stop when I had ordered room service for 7 people
Biggest Mistake:
Moving all-in with 72s with a re-raise and a flat call
Best Move:
Bluffing Bruno Fitussi all-in with on the turn
Liked The Most:
Witnessing some of the best players moves live
Disliked The Most:
The amount of chips you get in other WSOP events
Most Irritating:
The TIN number required to collect your winning
Overall, was it all worth it?
I don't know
Will I play here again?
I'm not sure
Did I enjoy myself here?
Sometimes
Am I skint?
Definitely, very
How do I feel now?
Tired, Dazed and Confused.
THE END
