Haha I like the last comment, because he ended up buying me a vodka redbull haha.

A floor man while giving me chips made a mistake and gave an extra $15. He had shaken my hand earlier so I gave him back the extra $15. I am not completely a bad person.

Subbed. Want to use your format. Run good buddy.

Today's Results- $423 in 3 hrs

It is a little hard to believe I won't be playing at the Oaks anymore 1 week from now. It appears I'll be arriving in Vegas during WSOP season. I really don't know if it has any real significance to me as the game and stakes I play run 24/7/365 in Vegas anyways.

I am going to try and keep the poker playing light this week and focus on getting my personal life together, tying loose ends and saying goodbye to friends. I've been thinking that my biggest challenge after moving out there will not be the poker but rather making new friends and finding stuff to do outside of poker. My social skills have gotten a little rusty over that last few years, definitely room for improvement.

Yep

Thanks for having my back anyhow

1) I guess he could refuse and risk a ban
2) I am probably ****ed, I was worried about him losing the chips while the floor was checking the tape
3) My hand was tabled, cards speak even though I didn't realize I was entitle to half the pot. I never mucked my hand the dealer did.
4) I am not sure at what point it is too late, as I rushed back in the doors I already knew I might leave empty handed but I am pretty much freerolling

I would probably give up half the pot esspecially to a recreational player. If it was a known angle shooter I might think twice.

TY!

May

Total hours played- 70
Average hourly winrate- $12
Winnings- $828

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 556
Average hourly winrate- $18
Winnings- $10095

So you're heading to Vegas? Going to start a new thread or keep this one going?

congrats on nearly reaching your goal!!!!!!!!!!!! just wondering will you keep blogging? know where you're likely gona be staying in LV? glglglgl

That's so awesome that you are right on the edge of your goal. Im very happy for you PA!

keep pushing , great work so far , i should start one of these someday seems like a great motivation tool.

Hey Man,

Congrats on meeting your goal!

I'll be in Vegas Sunday through Friday, maybe I'll see you there!

Today's Results- $121 in 5 hrs

I was in a good game today, pretty standard no huge mistakes. Vegas is going to be a much bigger player pool than I am used to here at the Oaks. I think my radar is pretty good at sizing up new opponents but I guess we'll find out soon enough as I'll have plently of villains to try and figure out. I think my general style might be a little more effective vs unknowns aswell.

Yep, I'm just going to keep this thread going.

Thanks! I'll keep blogging, it is always helpful to review my session and get second opinions on tough hands. I'll be staying between UNLV and the Strip.

It feels kind of surreal to have been looking forward to this for a long time and finally make it happen.

Thanks! Yeah you should, I think virtually anyone can benefit from having a pg&c thread.

May

Total hours played- 74.5
Average hourly winrate- $13
Winnings- $949

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 561.5
Average hourly winrate- $18
Winnings- $10216

What limits you plan on playing when you get out there?

Great thread. Will you be walking to the strip and back in the summer? I ask because I was under the impression that the heat is unbearable.

Mostly 2/5. If I run bad I can drop down to 1/2, If I run good I might try a few 50bb buy ins at 5/10.

It's about a 30 min walk to Aria or Bellagio poker room. It can get up to 115 or so but I don't mind it. I'll be carrying water for sure and using sunscreen.

What area are you staying in? I was under the impression the only areas worth staying in are like a 10 minute walk from the strip and after that the areas get a little shady.

Vegas has a really good bus system so you might want to check it out. Since you don't have a real job, you can always time your session around the bus route if it gets too hot in the summer. Plus, some routes are 24/7. Be careful walking late at night. I actually like walking too bc it's good exercise. Maybe you can walk to the casino to play and then when you cash out and ready to go home, I think it might be safer to take the bus home if it's late at night!!!!

Between UNLV and the Strip. I've spent 2 weeks there previously and the area didn't seem too bad/ unsafe to me.

I haven't owned a car for 3 yrs, I am accustomed to walking almost everywhere. I think it is good to balance the 6-8 hrs of sitting with an hr of walking. I'm sure I'll be making use of public transit too. I will also look into getting a box at one of the poker rooms so I don't have to carry much cash on me.

Read 45 pages over 3 days. Made an account to congratulate you. Keep going and don't let up!

PS: Solid first post eh? :P

walking ya its great exercise, but you don't want to have to be thinking of the walk home when your still at the table?

yeah exercise is overrated

Today's Results- $235 in 4 hrs

I played my last session before I head to Vegas at Garden City. It went alright, there was one hand where I played tens in a ******ed passive manner.

Cool, thanks for the support. From this point on the plot thickens

It was a 30 min walk to Oaks from my spot in Oakland so it's already a routine for me. Walking helps with the stress and swings of poker and gives me a chance to think about any hands I played.

May

Total hours played- 78.5
Average hourly winrate- $15
Winnings- $1184

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 565.5
Average hourly winrate- $18
Winnings- $10451

GL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today's Results- $150 in 3.5 hrs

I made it to Vegas, it is over 100 degrees out as expected. I played a short session but I need to catch some sleep and will definitely be playing a ton tomorrow.

Thanks! stoked to be here

April

Total hours played- 3.5
Average hourly winrate- $43
Winnings- $150

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 569
Average hourly winrate- $19
Winnings- $10601

You do need some sleep my man. It's June, not April. Just a head's up haha.
Will you be updating with which rooms you are/have been playing in?
GL Big Homie.

Today's Results- $264 in 6.5 hrs

I'm still getting acclimated so I didn't play that long. I think I want to set the bar high this month so I'm aiming for 200 hrs.

I haven't made it over to Rio yet, might have to check it tomorrow.


Haha, I was really out of it . I am going to be playing mostly at Aria, Bellagio and MGM because they are the closest and have the best rake structure. I am 5 mins from the Hard Rock poker room but it doesn't have much traffic like the big rooms and usually only has 1 or 2 tables of 1/3 with 4+2 rake.

June

Total hours played- 10
Average hourly winrate- $41
Winnings- $414

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 575.5
Average hourly winrate- $19
Winnings- $10865

really enjoy the thread man.


just curious, how much is your monthly rent in that area (between UNLV and the strip)? If you don't mind me asking.


good luck