Could you be specific with the hands v Asian and v KQ as to what they had?

Great read

The Asian had the KQ?

Yes, clearly.

If you ever intend writing a book,let me know,love real pokerstory's and especially the way you write!!!

Huh? I guess this is why I don't play poker much any more, why is it so clear he had KQ?

Because he is writing stream of thought hand histories (in italics) while adding actual trip reports aspects.

So add the two italics sections together to clearly get what the hand was

So there it is. The only reason I’m involved in this pot in the first place, I got hustled. I went against my one superstition and switched to a seat that I wasn’t supposed to be in, playing cards that weren’t supposed to be mine. The 5 seconds between the flipping of the river and the flipping of our cards felt like the 5 seconds before you die. You know where your life flashes in front of your eyes and it seems like an eternity. Except it wasn’t my life, just my thoughts. You played so well today, now you’re going to give it all back with one ****ing pair. You could’ve left even for the trip? Could’ve begun your fresh start with your newfound confidence tomorrow. But you had to shove it in. River comes the J. He flips up confidently. I see paint. Twice in fact. The Q registers first. Then the K. I check the board. No king. No flush. No straight. My AQ is good. I rake in the 1600 dollar pot and rack up my chips soon after, feeling ecstatic.

Great thread. Keep it coming!

thanks folks, I love his writing style, but I guess I lost track of the hand during the stream of thought

Day 8

Not much to report on today. On the way to the Venetian yesterday, I got a call from my buddy who was heading to the Hoover Dam with his Pops and wondering if I wanted to come along. A day away from the strip sounded like a pretty good idea, plus I heard Hoover Dam is one of those places you're supposed to visit before you die.

Place was pretty incredible. Took the tour, watched the 10 minute movie, got the whole shpeal. I took some pictures too, but I guess you can just search the web if you really wanna know what it looks like.

Traffic was bad and by the time we got back it was already 6:30. We tried to eat at Lotus of Siam, as I've heard incredible things, but the wait was an hour and a half. Speaking of, anyone have any "local" dinner suggestions? Hidden gems?

Two more of my friends got in town at around 9 and we all headed to the MGM for craps and drinks. I don't understand the "one drink at a time" rule. One would think the MGM would want their players as drunk as possible. The craps dealers were also quite unfriendly, presumably because we were kids? IDing us at 2 separate occasions. Same guy. Like really dude? Did you miss something the first time? Just a very unfriendly atmosphere in general, which is not what a craps table is supposed to be like. I swear sometimes I could run this place better.

On the same note, I heard today that the golf courses at the Wynn and Mandalay Bay are both 500 dollars. 500 ****ing dollars. And they wonder why they don't get any play. Don't you think buisness would be better if you charged a reasonable rate? Like even $150 maybe? You could play Bethpage Black, TPC Sawgrass, AND St. Andrews for that price, and still have money left over for hot dogs at the turn. Makes no sense to me. However I'm sure there's a method to their madness.

After craps we ended the night at Studio 54 which was a pretty good time.

Heading back to the Venetian today, maybe I can make enough to play golf on the strip! Not.

Eating Las Vegas has been raving about Namaste Indian Cuisine, right next door to Lotus (which is truly awesome). I haven't tried it yet, but if Lotus is too crazy and you like Indian it looks like a decent backup.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/18/14791...sine-Las-Vegas

And I'm impressed by your Day Seven report, which might be first ever 2+2 TR to use an actual literary device! Exciting! Keep `em coming.

just want to say im officially moving to vegas in 60 days and im pumped about it

Great Read Mooremoney19. Your writing style is excellent like everyone else said. If I make it down there this weekend I will look for you in a game.

Yes...Amazing writing, very compelling and interesting. I am making my first trip to Vegas in a few weeks and reading your TR's are getting me extremely excited and anxious. GL the rest of the way, and I look forward to your next post.

Stepping in to subscribe. Best TRs I've read in awhile.