Scandis in Vegas - a November TR (11/13 - 11/25)
11-18-2022
, 12:57 AM
After being awake for more than 24 hours, we have finally made it to Las Vegas! Have checked into my room at MGM Grand, but since I am not as young and vibrant as MuckPls there will definitely be no play tonight. Just gonna finish up this post and then go to bed.
Started the day early AF back home in Malta, as I had a 07:55 AM flight to London. That flight got quite delayed due to various circumstances, but it was no huge deal as I had a long connection at Heathrow anyway.
This was the plane that look me to Las Vegas:
Both flights were super chill, no turbulence, and plenty of legroom. With the last flight being almost 10 hours long, you definitely feel some tiredness towards the end. That said, I didn't get too exhausted from all the traveling, especially compared to some of my previous trips.
Landed in Vegas and breezed through immigration, before being met with this slogan. I have to agree with it's content:
Upon arriving at MGM Grand I used the MGM-app to check in, and thus my room was ready in 2 minutes. I have a Grand King room, and although I do see some wear and tear certain places the room overall looks decent enough. Here is a random poor picture I took a few minutes after checking in:
Super stoked to be back in Vegas yet again, believe this is my 10th trip actually. But I don't think I can ever get tired of it, as it's just that amazing
Physically speaking, I am however quite tired now - so will just hop into bed and be ready to take on Vegas tomorrow morning. Really looking forward to see how the games are, and just in general enjoy the Vegas-feeling and all the fun stuff here.
Started the day early AF back home in Malta, as I had a 07:55 AM flight to London. That flight got quite delayed due to various circumstances, but it was no huge deal as I had a long connection at Heathrow anyway.
This was the plane that look me to Las Vegas:
Both flights were super chill, no turbulence, and plenty of legroom. With the last flight being almost 10 hours long, you definitely feel some tiredness towards the end. That said, I didn't get too exhausted from all the traveling, especially compared to some of my previous trips.
Landed in Vegas and breezed through immigration, before being met with this slogan. I have to agree with it's content:
Upon arriving at MGM Grand I used the MGM-app to check in, and thus my room was ready in 2 minutes. I have a Grand King room, and although I do see some wear and tear certain places the room overall looks decent enough. Here is a random poor picture I took a few minutes after checking in:
Super stoked to be back in Vegas yet again, believe this is my 10th trip actually. But I don't think I can ever get tired of it, as it's just that amazing
Physically speaking, I am however quite tired now - so will just hop into bed and be ready to take on Vegas tomorrow morning. Really looking forward to see how the games are, and just in general enjoy the Vegas-feeling and all the fun stuff here.
11-18-2022
, 10:10 AM
No poker yet, but was over at Aria to say hello to MuckPls and our fellow friend who grinds the PLO-games.
Some scenery on the way there; as you can see it was hardly anyone outside (although casinos were surprisingly crowded):
Tried a little bit of Video Poker for small amounts, not very impressed with the paytables (something I never really considered before), but I guess it's to be expected.
I will hit up the MGM Grand gym when it opens in a bit, then actually consider playing some poker after!
Some scenery on the way there; as you can see it was hardly anyone outside (although casinos were surprisingly crowded):
Tried a little bit of Video Poker for small amounts, not very impressed with the paytables (something I never really considered before), but I guess it's to be expected.
I will hit up the MGM Grand gym when it opens in a bit, then actually consider playing some poker after!
11-18-2022
, 12:29 PM
Having a pretty rough time, got into a very big game late last night/early morning vs drunk people and to say I didn’t win is an understatement. Ran AA into KK pre and flop was only KK2 for $3000+ pot.
Kabuto tonight, will update on that but will keep poker and gambling posts to BigWhale unless something positive happens…
Until then, Christmas trees everywhere:
Kabuto tonight, will update on that but will keep poker and gambling posts to BigWhale unless something positive happens…
Until then, Christmas trees everywhere:
11-18-2022
, 03:33 PM
Finally went out and played some poker! Before that though, I went to the MGM gym to get a quick and refreshing workout in. It's right next to the pool and the entrance to the Signature towers:
Then went back to the room, took a quick shower and headed out to play here at the casino. Didn't feel like venturing too far for my first session, as I knew it would most likely not be a very long one.
It wasn't really a very eventful session, evident by the fact that I didn't write down many hands. They are not very interesting, but let us run through a few really quick.
First interesting spot is when there is a BTN-straddle to $5, two players call the $5, and I find AQdd in cutoff. I make it $30, a very short stacked black woman moves in for $18, and rest folds. Board runs out A-K-8-6-3 no flush possible, but she has AK.
Then lost a bit on some QJ-hands, like when I raised from 2nd position with QJo (7-handed at this point). Player next to me calls, before BB makes it $40. It screams strength when he does this from BB getting a price to complete, and I don't think this is the hand I should be calling with. So I fold. Turns out BB had KK, and guy who called my raise had JJ.
Also raised another time with QJo from MP to $10 (my standard sizing in this $1-$2 game), and SB and BB call. We see 8-5-2 with two hearts (I have none), and SB just leads out for $15. Don't think I can float here, so I just fold after BB did the same.
Then I raise 78ss from 4th position, and only SB calls. He is new to the table, but looks decent enough if nothing else. Flop comes 9-3-9 with 9s. He donks into me for $20, and I chose to call in position here. If he is just taking a stab with a hand like 55/66, there are some good turns for me + can use all overcards as scare cards. Turn is one of them, with Kd rolling off. He does however bet again, this time $30. Since I didn't pick up any more equity I have to release.
Most interesting spot was maybe when an OMC raised to $12 from EP1 (his first raise since I sat down), and I have A9ss in BB. Definitely a call, so we throw it in and go heads-up to A-4-6 with latter two in spades. Pretty awesome flop, but not one I need to go crazy on. I will only get action from Aces that has me crushed if I start raising etc. I check, and he checks behind.
Turn is a random red 3, and I probably make a mistake by checking here. I should bet $10 or something to get value from QQ/KK type of hands, in addition to build up the pot for the nuts. And if he is slow playing something and raises me, I can easily call. As it was I did however check, and he bets $15, and I call.
River is a K, not my favorite card. I check, he bets $30 and I think about it for a while before folding. Tempting to call given decent prize, but I just don't see any hand I beat here. And with me having spades, I cannot see what he is bluffing either. I think betting the turn would have given me a better idea of where he was in the hand, but as mistakes go it's not the worst in the world.
Overall just bleeding chips in small pots without winning many, and although I won a few the result was -$128 USD. Not an ideal start, but I don't think I played terrible. Just didn't get any good spots in what was a mediocre game, with not a ton of action at times.
I'm gonna try to take a quick nap now, as I have been awake since 3am and need a bit more sleep to keep going until tonight. Will obviously come back stronger after that.
Cash Games:
Hours played: 2h 15 min
Won/lost: -$128 USD
Hourly rate: -$56.9 USD
Then went back to the room, took a quick shower and headed out to play here at the casino. Didn't feel like venturing too far for my first session, as I knew it would most likely not be a very long one.
It wasn't really a very eventful session, evident by the fact that I didn't write down many hands. They are not very interesting, but let us run through a few really quick.
First interesting spot is when there is a BTN-straddle to $5, two players call the $5, and I find AQdd in cutoff. I make it $30, a very short stacked black woman moves in for $18, and rest folds. Board runs out A-K-8-6-3 no flush possible, but she has AK.
Then lost a bit on some QJ-hands, like when I raised from 2nd position with QJo (7-handed at this point). Player next to me calls, before BB makes it $40. It screams strength when he does this from BB getting a price to complete, and I don't think this is the hand I should be calling with. So I fold. Turns out BB had KK, and guy who called my raise had JJ.
Also raised another time with QJo from MP to $10 (my standard sizing in this $1-$2 game), and SB and BB call. We see 8-5-2 with two hearts (I have none), and SB just leads out for $15. Don't think I can float here, so I just fold after BB did the same.
Then I raise 78ss from 4th position, and only SB calls. He is new to the table, but looks decent enough if nothing else. Flop comes 9-3-9 with 9s. He donks into me for $20, and I chose to call in position here. If he is just taking a stab with a hand like 55/66, there are some good turns for me + can use all overcards as scare cards. Turn is one of them, with Kd rolling off. He does however bet again, this time $30. Since I didn't pick up any more equity I have to release.
Most interesting spot was maybe when an OMC raised to $12 from EP1 (his first raise since I sat down), and I have A9ss in BB. Definitely a call, so we throw it in and go heads-up to A-4-6 with latter two in spades. Pretty awesome flop, but not one I need to go crazy on. I will only get action from Aces that has me crushed if I start raising etc. I check, and he checks behind.
Turn is a random red 3, and I probably make a mistake by checking here. I should bet $10 or something to get value from QQ/KK type of hands, in addition to build up the pot for the nuts. And if he is slow playing something and raises me, I can easily call. As it was I did however check, and he bets $15, and I call.
River is a K, not my favorite card. I check, he bets $30 and I think about it for a while before folding. Tempting to call given decent prize, but I just don't see any hand I beat here. And with me having spades, I cannot see what he is bluffing either. I think betting the turn would have given me a better idea of where he was in the hand, but as mistakes go it's not the worst in the world.
Overall just bleeding chips in small pots without winning many, and although I won a few the result was -$128 USD. Not an ideal start, but I don't think I played terrible. Just didn't get any good spots in what was a mediocre game, with not a ton of action at times.
I'm gonna try to take a quick nap now, as I have been awake since 3am and need a bit more sleep to keep going until tonight. Will obviously come back stronger after that.
Cash Games:
Hours played: 2h 15 min
Won/lost: -$128 USD
Hourly rate: -$56.9 USD
11-18-2022
, 06:40 PM
If you had no, or a low sum of multipliers, then you would be supposed to play a more Ux centric style, and hold QcTc3c.
