Vegas, Here I Come!

We booked our flight for New Year's Eve in Vegas this past weekend. My wife and I will be flying out there on Friday December 30th and spend the New Year in Vegas. Man, this is going to be a great trip. I am trying to talk my siblings and their spouses into joining us out there. We made reservation at the Riviera Hotel, but if I can take down a couple of MTT before the trip, I'll probably try to get a room at one of the newer hotel that still has vacancy. That may be a stretch. The important thing is that I will be able to count down 2005 and welcome in 2006 on the Vegas Strip instead of on my living room couch.

Maybe it will be a sign of things to come for 2006 since I am going to try really hard to qualify online for the WSOP 2006. I am having a pretty good year so far, but I am going to fall short of my poker goals this year. I am up well over 5 digits for the year, but I have not played in a major live buy-in tournament like I wanted to do. I have been doing a lot of grinding online and used most of my winnings to buy things for the new house and to pay off existing debt.

It's a little early to start making 2006 resolutions and plans, but I know that I am going to be setting aside a percentage of all my winnings in 2006 so that I can start taking some shots at the next level. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!


How 'bout them Dawgs?? This could be the year baby!

A gift for myself

It's on its way! I am talking about my Sony 55 inch Grand WEGA big screen TV that is being delivered today. I just got a call from the delivery team and they should be here before the first set of NFL games kick off today.

I scored a nice $1350 payday Friday night in the FullTilt's 10K guaranteed tournament. I really thought I would take down the first place of >$3000, but I went card dead when we got three handed and I had to go in with a less than premium hand to capture 3rd place. My disappointment didn't last as long as usual because the finish meant that I would be able to finally get that TV that I had my eyes on. The best part is that it was paid for in full in less than a month by fellow poker players.

On a another note, I am going to focus more of my energy on poker than other activities. I have not had a very good football betting season, hence the lack of free picks. It's one thing for me to lose, but totally another thing when I give out losing picks to others. I would not want any readers to lose their money because of my faulty advice. Unless I find a game that I feel very strongly about, I will no longer be posting plays here.

I have also spent a lot of time and energy promoting Full Tilt Poker and Bodog Poker/Sportsbook. Recently, I made an offer on Recpoker.com to give $25 a month for 3 months to anyone that will open up an account using my link. Between all the flames and someone reporting me to Full Tilt that I was flaming the board, it's just not worth it. I have made less than $50 from my affiliate deal. My time and effort is better used playing poker.

Not sure how many of the Sunday tourneys I will get to play today, but I will definitely try to play the 50K guaranteed on Full Tilt.

Good luck and enjoy your Sunday!

I Busted a Pro

Sorry for the lack of updates. It seems as if I have constantly been on the road this past month. When I am not traveling, I am too busy cashing in the multi table tournaments on Full Tilt Poker (bonus code:Pokerbook or click link below)to be posting. I don't foresee any travel for the next couple of weeks so I thought I would post an update now that things have calmed down some.

I have had a couple of nice cashes since my last update. I think most of them have been for about $1000, but it's nice when they come in bunches. I am about $500 away from this 55 inch Sony big screen TV that I have had my eyes on. Hopefully with a little luck, I'll be able to make that purchase this weekend.

This past sunday, I played in the 50K guaranteed on FullTilt and I was fortunate to bust Steve Brecher. I had an above average stack when he was moved to my table with a small stack. Although I normally don't like to call all-ins with AK, I just couldn't resist when he pushed in front of me. I call and he flips over Presto (5-5) so I needed a little luck on the flop. I did spike the Ace and knock him out thus getting a bounty of $200 and essentially turning that tournament into a freeroll for me. I busted out in 19th place for an additional $320. I guess I should be happy, but I keep focusing on the fact that I was only 18 people away from the $18K. I am really playing well right now and I seem to win my fair share of coin flips so I am hoping that I can take down a nice payday soon!

My wife and I are in the process of making our New Year's Eve plans. We have decided on Las Vegas this year. My goal over the next couple of months is to win enough money to pay for the trip. I'll keep you all updated on my progress.

Good luck at the tables!

Saturday College Teaser # 2

4 Team Teaser Bet Details (reference #20231281)

Michigan State Pick
Football - College Lines Game can be seen on ABC - Pointspread
Sat@12:00p
(Teased 6.0 points)


Texas -9½
Football - College Lines Game can be seen on ABC - Pointspread
Sat@12:00p
(Teased 6.0 points)


Florida +2½
Football - College Lines Game can be seen on CBS - Pointspread
Sat@3:30p
(Teased 6.0 points)


USC vs. Arizona State Over 66
Football - College Lines Game can be seen on ABC - Total
Sat@3:30p
(Teased 6.0 points)