Sunday, October 11, 2009

Holding Steady

The last couple days have been pretty neutral as far as results.  I failed to cash in several tournaments, but took down second in a 27 player SNG.  My bankroll is holding steady at just under $129. 

I played a large field tournament last night, but failed to cash.  For the most part, I tried to keep the pots small unless I had a very strong hand.  There is one hand I am particularly proud of.  I was 2 behind the BB.  The player UTG raised to 3 times the BB.  I had AK suited and reraised about 2.5X his bet.  He repopped me for all of my chips.  I had been watching this player for quite a while and he had been quite aggressive.  He been bullying other players with large preflop bets.  I thought for a couple minutes and finally decided he was making a move on me.  I called his all in and he showed K4 offsuit.  Nice call!!  He didn't improve his hand and I doubled up. 
Late in the tournament, the following hand came up.  I had AA in middle position.  I raised to 2.5X the BB.   The button, who was the tournament chip leader,  reraised 3X my bet.  I four bet and the button moved all in.  Of course, I called.  He turned over Q5 of spades!!!  On the flop he flopped a 5 and a spade.  The turn and river were both spades and I was eliminated in 97th place.  Oh well, there is always next time.  I got my money in good and thats all I can do.  I am happy with how patiently I have been playing.  I know it is just a matter of time to my first big win.

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