A Day In The Life

Poker night

So the second round satellite on Wednesday turned into quite an evening. It took less than half an hour for me to loose almost all my stack when I landed 2 pair on the river and bet it, only to be re-raised by a straight on the river. I was gutted, I had been looking forward to this all week and I was looking like leaving before really getting started.

But then things did start. Good things.

Some incredible hands (and fantastic plays) later I was back on top. However, I had the next days interview on my mind and had planned to be home by midnight at the latest. It was a tight game as everyone there wanted the seats for the big game. Only 2 seats were avilable with a prize of £600 for third and £400 for fourth. Time was passing fast and midnight came and went.

With 5 players left the next one out left empty handed, so things got even tighter. I was short stacked again but determined not to leave with nothing, unfortunately so was everyone else. I was patient though and waited for the cards, they came and I doubled up... twice. I thought well geez, I could win this. Then one player left, then another and we were left with three.

By this time it's after 1am and I have a dilemma on my hands. I need the cash and £600 aint bad for a nights work. Everyone had a similar amount of chips and we could've been there all night, I couldn't really stay much longer so I loosened up my play. I started losing but just wanted it over, in the end I went all in with pocket nines and was called with aces, so I went out.

I am confident I could of had it, but I sold out for the cash and my bed. I rationalised that there will be other big tournaments in my life, but hopefully not too many cash shortages so under the circumstances I made the right play.

posted by mrwhatshisface @ 2:07 am