Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Hmm - played a 30$ freeze on stars as it was the only tourney starting when I got in at 9am from work - bit above the level I should be playing bankroll wise but confident enough in my game so thougt i'd go for it. 180 runners - 18 paid.
Started slowly and lost a few chips - made some good folds as the field was small enough to do well without having to race. Got nicely back in it with a couple of blind steals followed by a double up with KK. I was about 45/70 with roughly 12 BBs when I found 77 in the sb and flat called - BB made a small bet so I called. Flop came 888 and I was pretty sure I was ahead as with a higher pair his initial bet would have been bigger - unless he had nines or tens and I wasn't going to let that put me off. I went all in as he had a big stack and didn't want him calling and hitting an overcard. He thought for a while and called with QJ off - J on river and that was that. I exited to general sympathy from 2 guys who had been discussing every hand played (chipgreed and perfect_read) - something I don't normally like but these two were doing it with the class that is normally lacked by know it alls who feel they have to criticise every play.

So, once again not unhappy with my play but nothing to show for it. An afternoon's kip followed by 3 hours work and hopefully I'll be back for more tonight.

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