Monthly Archives: September 2008

More PokerStars Weirdness

I have stopped playing there

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Not a Weekend Update

No Saturday Night Live quality jokes. Just a discussion of my ‘progress’ (jopke?) playing stud. Before you rush to another blog. A lot applies regardless of the type of low rent seat you occupy.

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Too loose?

Noted Poker Authority has a nice blog. It is a useful one for all levels of play at NLHE. I found it when he got pressured by Sklansky et al to take down his advice as it was affecting book … Continue reading

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Sunday’s for praying

in the bi-weekly HORSE. I was called a luckbox often but that wasn’t the case. I tried to find hands to play but didn’t hit a lot in late play. I went out 6th of 7 players.

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Sense

It is a small word. And we tend to equate a bigger word — intelligence — with it. Individually, we aren’t all that bright. And I for one have the college grades to prove it. The founding fathers were thought … Continue reading

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My Bad III

I have Fuel55 to thank for sending me to this bit of silliness. We’ve moved from tournament to ring here. And the highest of high stakes to boot. It is a session which features Tom Dwan (Durr) of forum fame … Continue reading

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My Bad II

I talked about a pros approach in the last My Bad. Dario had a clue but not a winner. Let me proceed to talk about a guy without the clue or the winner.

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My Bad

Yes, I’ve said it and lived it. You may not believe this but I’m not perfect. Ego forces me to add,

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D: None of the Above

I tend to wander the Internet. Yesterday was one such day. I stopped by a site I enjoy reading

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PokerStars’ TV

I am still PO’d at PokerStars‘ decision to eliminate all-in protection but I’ll give them their genius at PokerStars.TV. They are doing the WCOOP as a netcast with good commenting.

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