The Poker Bookie

A journal dedicated to my exploits into Poker, Sports Betting, and Thoroughbred Racing

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Location: Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Saturday, January 22, 2005

What I am Playing

I am taking a more humble approach this weekend with the football games. Rather than persuade you to make these plays, I am just posting what I am playing in case you want to fade me. Although, I wouldn't recommend it because I feel pretty strong about these plays.

I am playing Pittsburgh +3. I think they will bounce back after last week's terrible performance. They match up well against New England and has already beat them this year. On top of that, they are getting 3 points playing at home.

In the other game, I am going with Philly -6. I don't think the Falcons' ground game is going to be very effective in the snowstorm conditions that are expected. Philly should be able to shut Vick down and that means trouble for the Falcons.

I am also playing a 6 point teaser with Pitts +9 and Philly at a Pick'em.

I hope you are with me this weekend as we recoup last week's loss.


Sunday, January 16, 2005

I screwed that one royally

Well guys - as you can infer from my previous post, this weekend was definitely not one of my more memorable performance. I have to be man enough to admit that my plays stunk and I apologize to anyone who lost money following me. Everything that could go wrong went wrong. Nothing you can do but to dust yourself off and get back on the ride.

I think the football games threw me into tilt as I signed up for the first time in the Pokerstar $350,000 guaranteed tourney. I made it to the fourth level and was actually in 185th place out of 1814 left. A couple of bonehead plays later and I was out before the first break.

I am going to bed!

Saturday, January 15, 2005

Been gone too long

How is everyone out there in blogger land? I have been taking an extended break from blogging but not from playing. It's been a good run to say the least.

Lots of stuff happening out there. The feud between Iggy and Taylor the Stripper and Felicia Lee. Tilt. Party Poker Bad Beat Jackpot. Upcoming Blogger tourney at Pokerstars. How can one person keep up with everything?

I am heading out to a friend's house to watch the Divisional Playoffs but had a couple of good bets that I wanted to pass along.

Take Pittsburgh -9 and Colts +3.

Whatever happened to www.beatvegasodds.com?? Hey Hau, if you are out there reading, drop me a note buddy!