Sunday, June 21, 2009
Vegas Bound
Tommorrow I fly to Las Vegas for 3 days. The plan is to take a few shots at tournaments with high payouts...as a result, it's unlikely that the trip will be profitable. However, it has the potential for a "big score."
I plan to play in tournaments on Monday and Tuesday at the Venetian and Caesar's palace, and also at least one satellite tournament to try to get entry into the Main Event at the World Series of Poker (the one you see on ESPN.) Just being in Las Vegas during the World Series will be a thrill.
I've got the tournament bug. Recently, I won one with 83 entries, and also have a 4th and 3rd place finish with large fields. I've been running well and playing well too. I'm loaded with confidence heading into the trip...
I'll give a full trip report when I get back. Wish me luck!!
I plan to play in tournaments on Monday and Tuesday at the Venetian and Caesar's palace, and also at least one satellite tournament to try to get entry into the Main Event at the World Series of Poker (the one you see on ESPN.) Just being in Las Vegas during the World Series will be a thrill.
I've got the tournament bug. Recently, I won one with 83 entries, and also have a 4th and 3rd place finish with large fields. I've been running well and playing well too. I'm loaded with confidence heading into the trip...
I'll give a full trip report when I get back. Wish me luck!!
Monday, June 8, 2009
World Series of Poker
I'm thinking of selling "shares" of my action in a possible World Series of Poker entry. People would give me a portion of the $10,000 buy in, and in return, get a proportionate percentage of any potential winnings. It may be fun to follow my progress, as I will be able to twitter live updates throughout the tournament. Shareholders may also earn a ton of money! I will have a huge advantage over the field. It is primarily made up of amateurs with cash to throw around, or online players who got lucky in a satellite and have little to no live tournament experience.
Even with that advantage, only 10% of the entrants make any money. I estimate my chances of cashing at 20-25%. There is a lot of luck involved in tournament poker. One unlucky break can send you home.
This idea is in it's infancy. Please email me if you are interested at bmaggiacomo@vzw.blackberry.net.
Also, please feel no pressure. There is no minimum, and this is not a charity. Think of it as a lottery ticket where the odds are with you instead of against you. I don't need to play - there's always next year, when I should be able to buy my way in, or at the very least win my way in through some 1k satellites.
Off to start another grinding week!!
Even with that advantage, only 10% of the entrants make any money. I estimate my chances of cashing at 20-25%. There is a lot of luck involved in tournament poker. One unlucky break can send you home.
This idea is in it's infancy. Please email me if you are interested at bmaggiacomo@vzw.blackberry.net.
Also, please feel no pressure. There is no minimum, and this is not a charity. Think of it as a lottery ticket where the odds are with you instead of against you. I don't need to play - there's always next year, when I should be able to buy my way in, or at the very least win my way in through some 1k satellites.
Off to start another grinding week!!
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