Over $300,000 worth in prize pools and I win....

$119.80 Weeeee...

After a marathon session of tournaments on Sunday, I managed to come out the other end with 3 cashes. I played 23 tournaments in total, here is a full break down...

PS $5.50 (1594 Ents / $7,970 Prize Pool) 1pm / 358th
PP $11.00 (522 Ents / $5,220 Prize Pool) 1:15pm / 297th
PP $2.00 (731 Ents / $1,182 Prize Pool) 1:3opm / 193rd
PP $11.00 (415 Ents / $4,150 Prize Pool) 2:00pm / 75th
PS $8.80 Rebuy (1206 Ents / $32,816 Prize Pool) 2:00pm / 200th
FT $26.00 (533 Ents / $12,792 Prize Pool) 2:00pm / 167th
FT $5.50 (506 Ents / $2,024 Prize Pool) 2:20pm / 90th
FT $75.00 (228 Ents / $12,540 Prize Pool) 3:00pm / 77th
PP $22.00 (409 Ents / $8,180 Prize Pool) 3:15pm / 48th ($32.72)
FT $26.00 (547 Ents / $13,128 Prize Pool) 4:00pm / 197th
PS $22.00 (1720 Ents / $34,400 Prize Pool) 4:00pm / 483rd
PS $11.00 (159 Ents / $15,960 Prize Pool) 4:00pm / 66th ($31.92)
PP $22.00 (240 Ents / $4,800 Prize Pool) 4:00pm / 75th
PP $2.00 Rebuy (989 Ents / $9,331 Prize Pool) 4:30pm / 148th
FT $75.00 (259 Ents / $17,871 Prize Pool) 5:00pm / 99th
FT $11.00 (191 Ents / $1,910 Prize Pool) 5:00pm / 136th
PS $5.50 (3283 Ents / $16,415 Prize Pool) 5:00pm / 1467th
FT $26.00 (1281 Ents / $30,744 Prize Pool) 6:00pm / 1105th
PS $11.00 (3181 Ents / $31,810 Prize Pool) 6:05pm / 2186th
FT $11.00 (560 Ents / $4,480 Prize Pool) 6:15pm / 95th
PS $3.30 (4185 Ents / $50,142 Prize Pool) 6:30pm / 207th ($55.16)
PS $22.00 (558 Ents / $4,480 Prize Pool) 6:30 pm / 470th
UB $21.00 (313 Ents / $10,000 Prize Pool) 6:30pm / 190th

So after I busted out my final tournament I felt pretty disappointed. But on reflection I think I enjoyed the challenge, and of course there is a higher level of excitement in tournaments.

I am definitely going to increase my volume, at least until I manage a decent win and get the "monkey off my back".



A tired let optimistic poker player signing out.

Looking forward to the Sunday tournaments!

It has been about a week since I last blogged, I haven't really been up to much. I had a couple of sessions at The Vic, Saturday when I played awful dropping £500, and Sunday when I played solid winning £600.

I was pretty upset with my poor discipline on the Saturday. I should not of even played as I was still recovering from my operation. But I was happy to return on Sunday to put in a better performance. I really was not too bothered about the monetary result I just wanted to play well, and put Saturday behind me. Recovering my loses was pretty sweet though, it has really allowed me to relax this week.

I decided to take it easy because I am currently house hunting (looking to move in with Patrick), and therefore I am somewhat unsettled. I strongly believe that in order to play my best I need to have an outlined schedule, which I haven't had.

I have however re deposited on Party Poker, and am playing high volume 12 tabling sessions at the $50NL tables. I feel like a Bot, but meh its fun and a solid way to build a bankroll...

So in order to re focus and inject some energy into my game I have decided to play a decent volume of the low to mid stakes Sunday tournaments.

Here is my proposed schedule:

$10,000 Guarantee ($26.00) 10:00ET (3pm) Full Tilt

$20,000 Guarantee ($8.80) Rebuy 10:00ET (3pm) PokerStars

$5,000 Guarantee ($22.00) 10:15ET (3:15pm) PartyPoker

$8,000 Guarantee ($2.00) Rebuy 11:30ET (4:30pm) Party Poker

$11,500 Guarantee ($26.00) 12:00ET (5pm) Full Tilt

$20,000 Guarantee ($22.00) 12:00ET (5pm) PokerStars

$14,000 Guarantee ($75.00) 13:00ET (6pm) Full Tilt

$11.00 13:00ET (6pm) Full Tilt

$5,000 Guarantee ($5.50) 13:00ET (6pm) PokerStars

$24,000 Guarantee ($26.00) 14:00ET (7pm) FullTilt

$22 (1Rebuy/1Add-on) 14:15ET (7:15pm) PokerStars

$25,000 Guarantee ($3.30) Rebuy 14:30ET (7:30pm) PokerStars

$10,000 Guarantee ($22.00) 14:30ET (7:30pm) UB

$4,000 Guarantee ($16.30) 15:00ET (8pm) UB

I am going to play 14 tournaments in total, with buy-in expenses of around at least $300 (not including rebuy expenses). $300 and I could win $1,000s if I run well. I am actually really looking forward to it! Good luck me!

I will report back Sunday night or Monday with my results!