The problem with online poker
March 3, 2008
Going by the title of this post, you might be expecting a rant from me about how online poker sites are rigged, or there are too many sites who allow ‘colluding’ etc… but you’d be wrong! Online poker is going about it’s business just fine. Yes, there have been a few issues been highlighted at ‘reputable’ poker sites, but the outcome of these incidents should give us some faith in the online poker in general.
My problem with online poker is that it has adversely affected my live game. I’ve hardly played a live game this year. Last night was the first time since the beginning of January that I had played live…. and it showed (at least to begin with!) Read more
Happy Valentines day!
February 14, 2008
Lately I’ve been doing great playing the poker with 2 second places in the forum-tournies, profits in both! I’ve limited my playing to one game per day or every other day!
It feels like my game is coming together more and more, the mojo is back at ground-level! But the tourny i played last week bugs me, I’ve never seen so many back to back to back pocket-pairs in my hand before. Read more
Emotion, Aggression, and Tilting
January 30, 2008
We have been discussing these subjects lately and I would like to offer the following comments..
First, emotions and poker are like oil and water, they don’t mix.
I have been thinking about this for a couple of reasons. Number one, I ran into an emotional issue while playing the other day and I was called on it and number 2, I am trying to improve my game so some introspect is always required.
The emotional aspect of the game. Read more
The following takes place between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.
March 23, 2007
(continuation of Playing Live post) I am not sure how long to wait in between posts. Let me know if I should go faster or slower.
As I mentioned in my previous post, the tourny doesn’t start till 7:00 p.m.
I usually show up about 1 hour early. There are a couple of reasons I do this.
Sharing Is a Good Thing
January 20, 2007
With so much talk in online poker this week being centered around the US online gambling bill, I think I will not touch on the subject today.I certainly have a strong opinion on the situation and I will cover the bill, the ramifications and the hypocrisy of the bill at a later date.
What a Difference a Post Makes
January 15, 2007
Sheesh what a difference a post makes.I stated in my last blog entry “I know I am gonna come in for some stick for that one” and I wasn’t wrong!
Since making the last blog entry, the proverbial poop hit the proverbial fan, feathers were not so much as ruffled but plucked out by the handful and ….. it was brilliant!
