well... that is definitely a strategy that takes most of the guess work out of it. Of course, if he's good enough to make a run of it, you can be giving up a bit of value.

keep us updated

Will do my best. Im headed to Biloxi in the AM to play the opening event of the "Million Dollar Heater" series at Beau Rivage. They are guaranteeing 500k for a 350 buyin with two starting flights. Plus their cash games are uncapped so im pretty psyched.

nice... Mississippi is my old stomping ground.

$500k @ 350 is good.

Arrived. 630 registered with 2.5 hours left till registration ends. Tourney starts in 30 min.

well clearly his dude is going to be the next matt moore

Bold statement there. My friend said he will be playing tonight. Stay tuned. For hands and overall recap

Well, due to life circumstances my friend has turned down the opportunity to play this weekend and I understand completely. He has had some pretty heavy situations put on him and he understands how much his mentality sitting down at the table is reflected in his play. This is an example of why I choose to help put this guy in the game. Well played brother. Next time we link to take a shot ill be sure to post. Cheers to all who follow.

really... fail... thnx for the hype tho..

to be continued...heck of a cliffhanger though

I know this thread is old but, for fwiw, your friend is absolutely horrible. It was amazing that he netted a profit, but he would be a massive loser in the B 5/10 or any other 5/10 or 2/5 or even 1/2-1/3 games for that matter. These were some of the worst HHs I ever read lol. Sorry, just had to say something and maybe it will save you some money.

Thanks for the post. It reminded me to update this thread and let everyone know he is crushing low stakes no limit right now. He started 2014 with a rediculous win rate (something like 19/20 in cash ganes). He has turned down my most recent staking opportunities as he makes more playing lower stakes on strictly his own dime. Will reopen the thread if we shot take in the future. Cheers!

Based on those HHs, I would very quickly wager that he does not in fact beat any NLHE games, at any limits, over any significant sample size. They were very bad. Either that or he has improved significantly.

Now is exactly the time he should be taking on investors, since he's about to hit a massive correction.

The gambler's fallacy can sneak up on you when you least expect it.

Hello again 2+2 LVL. The OP is heading to Vegas this weekend to try his hand at the 5-10 nl Bellagio game. I am super pumped for the opportunity and look forward to posting pics, hands, answering questions, and crushing souls. I arrive Friday night and leave out early Monday morning.

Are you limiting yourself to only the Bellagio?

No, I'm staying at Caesars and I am looking to play 5-10 nl and possibly higher if I run it up... So basically Ill be at the Bell, Venetian, and Aria. Do they spread bigger games at any other location?

The Wynn

The trip is coming together well. I managed to book a flight for 25,000 frequent flier points + 10 dollars through delta. Then I checked my total rewards points and I had my choice of hotel rooms pretty much. I settled on a Caesar's deluxe room Friday - Monday and the tab came out to 6$ in tax. Feel like I'm up BIG on the trip already. My goal now is to try and hook up a free buffet at Bacchanal. I hear it is like 65$ a person for dinner on weekends.

You can always go right before it changes from lunch to dinner and get the discounted price. Ate there last week and it was pretty epic! Best ceviche I've ever had.

Last night there was a 20-40 nl holdem cash game running and it had a wait list to be on it. I am excited to see first hand what 'type' of players are in this game. A friend of mine showed me a poker book recently and it suggests that no matter what stakes you play in there will be good and bad players. The book compared poker to chess and classed players in beginners, club players, and grand masters. The distinction was that club players are likely always going to beat a beginner and grand masters are likely to always beat the club player. Back to the actual group of players playing 20-40 nl last night how good were they? I have a strong inclination that the game had a few obvious spots in it. How else are people waiting to play 20-40 nl on a Wednesday night?

Correction: Tuesday night.

Dude, with no personal disrespect intended, and I sincerely mean that; if you're quoting poker books (written who knows when) in regards to how to approach the 20-40NL at the B - you really should be working your roll at 2/5 and the looser 5/10 games in Vegas where your eyes and ears will be all you need to figure out the players at the table.

I only say this because I worry for your roll and personal confidence approaching a higher stakes game openly, as you have above.

Like I started with, please don't take this as condescension, I'm just responding to what your posting and what it says to me, in my head.

fk that dude gonna crush
i bet no one else at that table read that book = huge edge

Oh you're right, who would of bought that Hellmuth book? (This guy!)