2013 Borgata Summer Open: June 4-21 - Page 7 - WSOP and Tournament Circut

I need help with my NL holdem game so I turned to this forum and thread with hopes that people can help my play. I ultimately realize that I play tight in tournaments because it is NOT a cash game. I realized I play better w smaller table and plan on playing in Foxwoods WSOP circuit 6 handed $560 buy in. In anticipation of some getting annoyed by the length of the post or perhaps the location of the post: sorry. This is my first. I am no longer a twoplustwo virgin. And for those of you who choose to read and comment on my megillah: thanks.

Yesterday I played in event #16 (350+50) at the Borgata and finished 40/185 entries( includes re-buys). I realize I need help with my game so I am posting this for just that. Background: Ive been playing poker in casinos for few two years. I have played in two Ballys daily tournaments in AC for about a $100 buy in each. First one I chopped five ways for about $725. The second I finished 10/58 and didn't cash (lost all in w AA v. TT). Yesterday, tourney started at 11(15k starting stack) and by 12 I had 12k. To my right was a guy who had 60k by 130pm and who incidentally busted out at 3pm. I chose not to rebuy and realized I had to play tight with a smallish stack. I nostly played premium hands and j5 suited and > OOP. From 1 until 245pm I really didnt get any cards and won a few small pots. My QQ cracked AA at 245pm to DU to 20k. Had 27k then lost antes and blinds due to no cards. Concurrently, people stacks were growing while mine was getting smaller--to 12k. Won a few pots in next two hours and was up to 21.5k. All folded except me and another so I bluff raised 3k OTB w 10 6off. Flop was 892 rainbow. Turn came 8 and I bet 7k representing the set. He raised. I folded. I made it to 515pm with 12k barely getting cards. Prior to 515pm I reraised a fellow who knew I was playing tight. Beat him twice. 515pm came and I had 9dTd in BB. SB minus 1 folded, and it was just me and SB. SB had 70k ish raised to 5k and I shoved. He called after thinking a bit. Turned over QJ os. He flopped a q and the rest was history. I realize two things: 1. to take advantage of weak players early in tournament (couldn't do that bc I didnt want to risk my tournament life w roughly 10k in chips at 12pm) and 2. my play is perhaps too tight. Criticize, critique, and praise. Do whatever you want. I welcome and appreciate it ALL. Perhaps someone can recommend a book ( I read Gus Hansens on the Aussie Millions and watched the 2012 WSOP intently).Thanks again.

you did everything perfectly.

06-19-2013 , 05:31 PM

#153

d1lemma

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Quote:

Originally Posted by twelve yr old

Hey, I'm coming down from Morris County tomorrow to play in the tournament. I was wondering if any of you guys could give me advice on which route to take. I can either take the GSP, but I'm worried about weekend beach traffic. Will it be that bad on a normal weekend? Or should I take 206 down and avoid the GSP altogether? Thanks.

i realize that i am too late with this advice but it is very important: never, never, EVER take 206. it literally doesn't matter how much traffic there is on the gsp.

i will also say that you can avoid one of the stupid 1.50 tolls by just taking 287 all the way down to the parkway, and it won't add very much time to the trip at all.

06-20-2013 , 04:03 AM

#154

loxitup

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PussyPro

Borgata Needs a $750 Buyin Omaha Hi Low/ Stud Hi Low Tournament.

That would be good. The prize pools for Omaha tournaments and such just aren't beefy enough as they are

06-20-2013 , 09:28 AM

#155

CohibaBehike

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only problem is they will run that tournament and maybe get 27 entries.

06-23-2013 , 04:12 PM

#156

PussyPro

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CohibaBehike

only problem is they will run that tournament and maybe get 27 entries.

they would get atleast 50 people

06-23-2013 , 04:37 PM

#157

Jim215

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PussyPro

they would get atleast 50 people

They'd have to play in the dark because 50 people don't generate enough casino income to keep the lights on.

06-24-2013 , 09:30 AM

#158

PussyPro

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim215

They'd have to play in the dark because 50 people don't generate enough casino income to keep the lights on.

That's why you run multiple tournaments at the same time like they usually do anyway? And poker buyins dont keep the lights on anyway the 9 dollar bottled water does.

06-24-2013 , 01:25 PM

#159

cicakman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PussyPro

That's why you run multiple tournaments at the same time like they usually do anyway? And poker buyins dont keep the lights on anyway the 9 dollar bottled water does.

water is free and sufb with all this random mixed game nonsense. theyve tried it in the past numerous times and it never catches on. go to vegas. i hear they are having a few tournaments there or something.

06-24-2013 , 04:31 PM

#160

CohibaBehike

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your best bet to see mixed games will be in september... so look out for them there.

06-30-2013 , 12:57 PM

#161

armyswisschrono

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Cool

06-30-2013 , 12:57 PM

#162

armyswisschrono

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Any estimate on the entries for the Holiday tourney ($150+30+100 black chip) on July 4th?

06-30-2013 , 02:18 PM

#163

CheckCallJam

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Quote:

Originally Posted by armyswisschrono

Any estimate on the entries for the Holiday tourney ($150+30+100 black chip) on July 4th?

150's maybe... but last year i outright won 2 and final tabled another tourney on the 3rd, 4th and 5th. there so soft and alot of gf/wives annoyed there men to go out. idk if i just got lucky with the table draw but a few guys punted there stack for no other reason but to go out or they were already drunk.

my 4th of july was on the 6th when i was back home with friends but it was worth not partying at borgata those days.. i got my room for cheap cheap too. so last year worked out. this year they want $300+ a night.

07-01-2013 , 11:24 AM

#164

armyswisschrono

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Originally Posted by CheckCallJam

Hotels make their money from holidays, so I can't blame them for the excessive prices. But 150? Seems low for a weekend ish holiday tourney when a lot of people will be in AC for J4.

07-01-2013 , 02:59 PM

#165

CheckCallJam

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yeah but most dont come to play a long tourny.

07-04-2013 , 11:19 PM

#166

armyswisschrono

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CheckCallJam

yeah but most dont come to play a long tourny.

You were spot on--153ish bought (RE included). I busted right about out of the bubble. Anyhow, are you planning on playing in below tournament? Do most people play multiple days or only people who don't have many chips? How many do you think will register?
http://www.theborgata.com/play/borgata-poker/poker-tournaments/mini-series

05-14-2014 , 04:16 PM

#167

Douggyfr3sh

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Anyone know where the F*** the structure sheets are for this series? Can't find it anywhere on Borgata's website and also searched this thread. Also cannot find info on satellites to the championship event.