Where to play

[lkport]

Well I crapped out of the 2009 WSOP. I guess i should be hanging out at the Amazon Room acting like a reporter and telling you what is going on with the events. Well, thats not happening.

I came here to play poker, and that is what I am still doing, albeit poorly.

So far I have played at
The Rio: two $1,500 buyin WSOP events, no success
Golden Nugget: $45 Rounders Radio game, 7th for $110
Gold Coast: $45 tournament, no success
O'Shea's: $45 tournament, no success; $100 in $1/$2 cash game right on the Strip, blew it all
Orleans: $60 tournament, no success

I still have 6 days left and plan to play some poker every one of those days with better results.

I have to tell you during large events, the Amazon and other rooms are just too small. That may sound silly, but when the big tournaments go on break, you can hardly move in the hallways.

When I return, I have set some fairly lofty goals for my online poker play. I pretty much have to make $14k before the next WSOP or I will not attend.

My lack of success here doesn't really have me down. I do not play live poker very often, and did not expect to be the next Moneymaker. I have made some fairly elementary mistakes that I am disappointed with. I plan to work past those mistakes and accelerate my risk online.

That is not a "go big or go home" declaration. I will always protect my online bankroll and drop down if I have an extended losing streak. I will, however, take shots at higher prize pools when I am up.

[lkport]

Bah, another $60 gone at Orleans. Played well, unlucky in 2 spots

[alabamaXslim]

Go get'em LK.
I also played in Event 54 as I won the marathon and got my buyin.
I got busted out in the middle of level 5 with pocket 10s against pocket 7s and he turned a 7. But it was a unique experience for me and my first WSOP, hopefully not my last.
I also have played two $60 buyins at Harrah's June 30. They run a 11:00am and a 3:30pm. Buyin is $60 with one $40 addon anytime during the first hour. Levels are 20 minutes, 10 minute break after 30 level. The games were vefy friendly and the players were talkative. At one table several of us were playing name that tune to the music being piped in over the speaker. It was all 60s - 70s era stuff.
In the 11:00am, there were 54 entrants, I managed to take 4th for $318.
In the 3:30pm, there were 75 entrants, I got busted out at 54th.
I am trying to decide if I want to try again today or go to O'Sheas and try my luck at their $45. They run tournaments at 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm, 9:00pm, 12:00am and 3:00am. Talk about a marathon!

[lkport]

tornament area at O'sheas is tiny and cramped

[redeyed]

Im gonna try small buyin at jokers wild today. 30buyin 10 addon. Audra and I, tonight fonz invited us to an Aced Poker party..........
Played 2/4 ring last night golden nugget lost 50.

[lkport]

Think Aced is tomorrow night. I might take a break from poker and hang out today.

[lkport]

Hmm oddly I rsvp'd to the right address and never heard back. They must know me too well

What: Aced.com WSOP Party
When: July 2nd 2009 starting at 8pm
Where: Palms Casino and Resort
More information supplied with RSVP.
We hope to see you all there!