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As perhaps a bit of foreshadowing, I'm posturing to make up for the last month or so of non-substantial posts. While I do not offer an appology for the lack of posts, I shall point out that I've got a million of projects running simultaniously, all of which take up a great deal of time. In addition to family responsibilities, along with the additional duties of breathing; when I actually have time to sit down and write, I've just got no gas left in the tank. That being said, today the tank is full and I just might have something to say!
Freeroll weekend
For starters, in case you didn't get the memo, tournaments all weekend long at the grand opening of Pharaoh's Poker Palace. CheckRayz will be there for the festivities, as we have THREE private tournaments scheduled there this weekend, two of which are freerolls. Download Pharaoh's poker palace here.
Nordic Poker
Along the same topic, it's been asked of me several time if I am supporting a poker room that is a skin of poker.com. I'm going to preface this by stating up front, I am a poker.com guy. That out of the way, I obviously support Carbon Poker, as it's an evolution of sorts that is going to be the focal point of the Merge Poker Network. Carbon was created out of the need to mainstream advertising, which was uncovered due to logistical challenges in Australia with respect to branding.
Upon the conclusion of the Aussie Millions, Carbon Poker and Merge Gaming Networks were revealed. Nordic is a skin in the Merge Network. "In theory" networks of this sort are created to help several different marketplaces come together to create 1 pool of players. The benefit is that each of these standalone marketplaces (skins) will combine to help support one another, in that more players will equal more games, bigger tournaments; and thus all parties involved will benefit, because more players more opportunity to play, more game selection, bigger prize pools, and more money all around.
In theory, each skin brings it's own marketplace. When asked if I am promoting Nordic Poker, the answer is "no." I have my marketplace in the Merge Network. I represent the Carbon Brand and/or the dotcom brand. It's neither right, nor ethical for me to utilize the Nordic brand to market a network I'm already marketing. The goal, once again, is to bring new players to market, not to recycle the marketplace. My understanding is that all current players are... or will be barred from having duplicate accounts at Nordic, if they already participate at dotcom or Carbon. And additionally, I will not encourage anyone to get accounts in their wife's or dogs name either. That, again, is unethical and is very used car salesmanish in recommending such a thing (no offense to any honest salesman out there). Disclaimer: There's nothing wrong with Nordic, it's just not my marketplace, and I will not resell my market on a place they already are, period.
TRANSLATED: MArketing Nordic under the premise of "You'll need to use a unique email addy and a unique screen name (unique from poker.com/Carbon) when installing (hoping that solves the prob)" <=== shady - unethical, very AP/V247-like... not doing it, not condoning it and will report when/if discovered.
Now, all that being said, I will be "properly" positioning the Poker.com and Carbon Poker brands by offering a special CheckRayz First time deposit bonus and Reload bonus. THIS is how one would/should properly represent the network. Details of the deposit bonuses, as well as the codes, all will be revealed at the top of next week.
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Moving on...
Derbies
This is the weekend of Derbys - the Kentucky Derby and the Manchester Derby. Usually, I closely follow the KY Derby, however, partially because I've been extremely busy, and also because this race is so wide open, with little in track records to follow; I have no prediction. Not that I'm a horse picking expert, but I have been a bit fortunate in my predictions, specifically with the Derby - but this year, I don't see anything that gives me a bettors edge in this race. Thus, no predictions, no bets. Greenstein would advise me to sit this one out and rest.
However, one Derby I do know something about is the Manchester Derby. I do not see the UEFA defeat sitting well with United. Look for United to wrap up the Premiership this weekend, and focus on the Double with the FA.
Other Ramblings
I mentioned the Aussie Million a bit earlier in this post. I have to say, I've managed to see very little of it on TV. My friends mention seeing me a few times, and they talk of seeing "that Jimmy kid." I'm waiting (for more free time) to watch it in full. I have so much stored upstairs, that I want to watch the television taping from start to finish so that I can brain dump and reflect all at once.
Finally, I'd like to give a shoutout to one of my partners in crime Matt a.k.a. - "bornsupreme." Look for Matt to have a guest spot right here at the Poker Pub in the near future. He's got lots to say and knows his stuff, and I'm thinking it's time to bring in a guest blogger or two, as well as to attempt to refocus my energy.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Mike
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2007/05/04
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Poker tournaments, skins, derbies, other ramblings |
2007/04/26
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CheckRayz Leaderboard Event 5 |
Through five events, here's the CheckRayz Leaderboard at Poker.com. This Leaderboard event plays out every Tuesday and Wednesday night at 9pm EDT at poker.com. The tournaments can be found in the tournaments area, under the private and scheduled tabs.
Passwords for these events can be found under the CheckRayz tourney schedule and passwords area of the 'Rayz site.
Top prize for this tour is at least $100!
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1 yellowrose 80.8
2 imjusthere4thebeer 66
3 cardluvr 64.7
4 Reelcrazy 38
5 vegasjj 36
6 careybear 34
7 shamanalix 30.3
8 bomber44 30
9 texasdan333 25.2
10 bc5457 27
11 TSM12 12
12 deadmonk26 15
13 Lazrus 17
14 creepykenny 12
15 angels2005 12
16 runroughshod 11
17 hyppichyck 10
18 PrinceSheba 5
19 roneil33 3
20 Braisco 2
21 Willplay 1
22 TJMoney08 1
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2007/04/20
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Leaderboard update after four events |
The top of the leaderboard has tightened up after four events.
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1. cardluvr 65.1
2. imjusthere4thebeer 65
3. yellowrose 61
4. vegasjj 37.4
5. careybear 34
6. shamanalix 30.3
7. bomber44 30
8. PrinceSheba 30
9. texasdam333 25.2
10. bc5457 23
11. TSM12 16
12. deadmonk26 15
13. Lazrus 13
14. creepykenny 12
15. angels2005 12
16. Reelcrazy 12
17. runroughshod 11
18. hyppichyck 10
19. Braisco 3
20. roneil33 3
21. Willplay 1
22. TJMoney08 1
These games play every Weds and Thurs at poker.com at 9pm. Passwords are on the CheckRayz website. This CheckRayz leaderboard tour at poker.com runs until the end of June, so don't miss out!
Mike
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2007/04/18
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CheckRayz Leaderboard, through 2 events |
The CheckRayz leaderboard at Poker.com, after 2 events looks as follows:
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1. Cardluvr 33.5
2. Shamanalix 30.3
3. vegasjj 26.2
4. bomber44 20
5. deadmonk26 15
6. careybear 14
7. bc5457 13
8. creepykenny 12
9. imjusthere4thebeer 12
10. runroughshod 11
11. yellowrose 10
12. angels2005 6
13. PrinceSheba 5
14. Reelcrazy 4
15. roneil33 3
16. Willplay 1
17. TJMoney08 1
The actual CheckRayz leaderboard is undergoing maintainance. I hope to have it up shortly. Events 3 and 4 are tonight and tomorrow at Poker.com. The passwords for these events are on the CheckRayz tournament schedule and passwords page.
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2007/04/12
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3 games a week for CheckRayz |
Well, it looks like the motor on the CheckRayz website has begun turning once again. Every Wednesday and Thursday CheckRayz will be at Poker.com for the CheckRayz Leaderboard Tour at Poker.com.
Every Monday night, CheckRayz plays the CheckRayz League at Bugsy's Club. Additionally, there may be an occasional satellite freeroll poker tournament to gain entry to the CheckRayz League.
These games will go on throughout the entire third quarter, thus giving CheckRayz members at least three quality games per week.
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CheckRayz News - Keep up with all the CheckRayz Leaderboard Poker Tour happenings.
Each league will be independant of one another. Prizes for the league winners will be announced soon. The CheckRayz Leaderboard Tour will pay out a prize of at least $100 to the winner.
Passwords for both events can always be found on the CheckRayz Tournament Schedule and Passwords page. All members of CheckRayz are welcome to participate.
Additionally, the books at CheckRayz are currently open. Anyone wishing to register as a member can register at CheckRayz for free by clicking.
The leaderboard for the CheckRayz Leaderboard Poker Tour will be maintained on the CheckRayz site, while the BC League will be held on site at Bugsy's Club.
Mike
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2007/03/29
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ReelCrazy takes down CheckRayz Event |
ReelCrazy takes down the CheckRayz Sunday Guaranteed Satellite last week at poker.com. This continues his dominance on the poker.com site. My understanding is that he cashed in both the 50K freeroll and the Sunday Guaranteed. Way to go Steve!
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Mike
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2007/01/26
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hammer clinic |
Rare piece of hand history --- just because I can...
Edit: Before we get into hand history, here's the CheckRayz Leaderboard at Bugsy's Club for our CheckRayz League.
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Hand Number: 400,018,569
Table Number: 5,597,451
Event Name: $300 CheckRayz League (#3538373)
Event Started: Thursday January 25th 8:00:02 PM CST 2007
Event Type: Real Money Rebuy Tournament
Event Buy-In: $2+$0.20
Total Prize Pool: $26 (10 entries, 3 rebuys)
Game: No Limit Hold 'em
Level I: 25/50 Blinds (25 Minimum Chip)
Starting Chips: 10,000
Starting Players: 10
Seat 1 : knapping starts with 10,000
Seat 2 : cardluvr starts with 20,000
Seat 3 : gary812 starts with 20,000
Seat 4 : _scorpion_ starts with 10,000
Seat 5 : phildaphish starts with 10,000
Seat 6 : CheckRayz starts with 10,000
Seat 7 : albafish starts with 10,000
Seat 8 : TSM12 starts with 10,000
Seat 9 : reelcrazy11 starts with 10,000
Seat 10 : BC5457 starts with 10,000
Seat 1 : knapping has the dealer button
>>>DEALING HOLE CARDS<<<
CheckRayz dealt down 7c 2h
cardluvr posts the small blind 25
gary812 posts the big blind 50
CheckRayz: lol... i'm a final tabling machine... 2 for 2 this year in checkrayz tourneys
_scorpion_ calls 50
phildaphish: me 2
phildaphish calls 50
CheckRayz raises 720 to 770 <=== a hint?
reelcrazy11: not me ina fish
albafish times out
albafish folds
reelcrazy11: ima fish
TSM12 folds
reelcrazy11 folds
BC5457 folds
knapping folds
cardluvr folds
gary812 folds
phildaphish: did u do any good at 3d tonight Chchrayz?
_scorpion_ calls 720
phildaphish folds
>>>DEALING FLOP<<< [ 2c 7s Kh ]
_scorpion_ bets 1,625
CheckRayz: no
CheckRayz raises 7,605 to 9,230 and is all-in
phildaphish: me neither
_scorpion_ calls 7,605 and is all-in
CheckRayz cards were 7c 2h
_scorpion_ cards were Js Kd
phildaphish: out early
>>>DEALING TURN<<< [ Ad ]
>>>DEALING RIVER<<< [ 3c ]
CheckRayz wins 20,125 with two pair, sevens and deuces
BC5457: beware i am goint to win tonigt so i can play tom
(Observer) bornsupreme: mike the hammer valintine
>>>SUMMARY<<<
Hand Ended: Thursday January 25th 8:03:03 PM CST 2007
Total Pot: 20,125
Board: [ 2c 7s Kh Ad 3c ]
Seat 1 : knapping (button) did not bet, folded pre-flop
Seat 2 : cardluvr (small blind) lost 25, folded pre-flop
Seat 3 : gary812 (big blind) lost 50, folded pre-flop
Seat 4 : _scorpion_ lost 10,000, showed hand [ Js Kd ]
Seat 5 : phildaphish lost 50, folded pre-flop
Seat 6 : CheckRayz bet 10,000, won 20,125, net +10,125, showed hand [ 7c 2h ]
Seat 7 : albafish did not bet, folded pre-flop
Seat 8 : TSM12 did not bet, folded pre-flop
Seat 9 : reelcrazy11 did not bet, folded pre-flop
Seat 10 : BC5457 did not bet, folded pre-flop
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Edit: I was tired as hell when I posted that. I had a good bit more that I was wanting to add, but I couldn't keep the eyes open.
When I went into this game, I was fairly certain I was going to play "differently" than normal; well, differently than I normally play a CheckRayz game, at least. Although, it's not uncommon for me to drop the hammer with the 2-7 not suited.
That aside, it should be noted that I was caught playing hands such as 5d-3d, 8s-7s, and Ah-4d; and often to a raise. I was even inclined to raise with such hands. And truth be told, I'd sometimes call, other times reraise with these hands. If there was one thing I learned about tournament poker play while in the land of Oz, it was that aggression takes down pots. There were antes, they were sizable (last night at Bugsy's). For that reason alone, there was added incentive to raise pre and come out firing.
When the one player (I cannot recall who it was) raised over top of me to all-in, I had no choice, mathamatically speaking, but to call. I knew I'd be calling from behind and even said "shit, not what I wanted," but I had to call anyway.
Phillyd ended up taking down the tournament. He played very well... I think back to one critical mistake I made. On a raised board, I flop 2 pr K-Q-J. I bet out almost pot sized and he calls. My bet size was mostly random. I thought to myself I'd wanted to just end the hand and not really overcommit to it. I didn't want to see a ten or an ace on this board. Turn brings an ace, and philyd moves all-in. I thought and lay down my 2 pr. In retrospect, I should have put him on an ace (any ace) and made the call, but laid it down to a ten hitting the board.
Oh well, I failed to put him away, and thus I end up second. There's always tonight!
Speaking of tonight, I think I'll write more about Oz tonight, specifically I want to write about my thoughts on the second place finisher in the Aussie Millions - Jimmy Fricke.
Mike
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2007/01/03
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Better Yet... |
Better yet, here's the CheckRayz plan for Jan.
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Not sure, but I think that's a CheckRayz record for free or added money and definitely for number of events in a month.
Mike
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2007/01/02
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Quick CheckRayz Update |
I'm counting down until I head to Australia to cover the Aussie Millions. That, however, does not mean that CheckRayz won't have some freeroll poker tourney and sweet overlays in our buyin poker tournaments while this is all going down.
We're going to resume CheckRayz league play at Bugsy's Club. Rumour has it that we're going to have Wednesday-Friday league play starting this Friday. $2+.20 is the rumoured buy-in...
Additionally, there is going to be some more action at poker4ever, two freeroll poker tourneys, as a matter of fact! And also a BeerGuy in Aussie Tourney of some sort at poker.com. 2007 is the year CheckRayz goes big! Keep reading, there's more...
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Also, look for a freeroll and a nice overlay buy-in at the3dpoker for all members to enjoy.
Additionally, we'll be kicking off our CheckRayz International Poker Tour with a $100 overlay at Kiwi Poker and an additional freeroll for those who have participated in the buy-in. These tournaments are already open for registration and have a special afternoon start time!
Also, keep your eyes open for news on the CheckRayz Leaderboard Shootout and the CheckRayz Player of the Year Challenge. As I said, 2007, CheckRayz goes big!
Mike
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2006/12/27
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More on CheckRayz in 2007... |
Yesterday, I started discussing what one can expect from CheckRayz in 2007. Today, after digesting some of that talk, I'd like to continue discussing what I have planned for CheckRayz next year...
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Freerolls
I do plan to offer Freerolls on a regular basis. In fact, it is safe to assume that I will be increasing the number of freerolls we have in 2007 up from 2006. Most of my freerolls, however, will be in the form of either CheckRayz satellite freerolls (a way to win a seat into our buyin events), satellite freerolls into larger events (10K or 20K guaranteed tournaments, wsop qualifiers, etc), or promotional freerolls (deposit and play x number of hands to be eligable).
This is not to say that I won't, on occasion, hold a straight up, no strings attached freeroll poker tournament. However, tourneys of that nature will be the exception... not the rule. Surely, there will be one or two rooms that will be strictly freeroll rooms. Additionally, I will not abandon the "introductory freeroll" concept I started in 2006, where we introduce a new poker room via a private, no strings attached freeroll poker tourney.
Rakeback
Starting in 2007 I will begin offering rakeback to our members... Just a wild guess here, but I believe that I will begin offering it with the International Group (non-US players), as there's one room we are with that I know of who is set up to make rakeback easier. I will work quickly to get the US Players of CheckRayz onboard with this as soon as possible as well... It's a matter of negotiating a favorable rake, ensuring this occurs automatically (I do not wish to play middleman for $$$), and also ensuring that the room I select is not going to go away/dry up anytime soon.
Forum
Beginning in early 2007, we will be adding our own poker forum to the CheckRayz site. This forum "can" be for talking poker and what not, but will typically be an additional means for me to support questions our players have, and an additional means for me to get news to our membership. I DO NOT envision having a "forum freeroll" EVER... That idea is just straight up gay if you ask me, especially when we're not a "forum" per se. This will also be a good place to hang out and talk, share strategy, exchange ideas, etc.
Changes to the Leaderboard
I think I want to change the leaderboard scoring. I'm not yet 100% certain how I want to adjust this, but size (of the tournament field) will matter. What I mean by this is that winning a 20 person tournament will be weighted heavier than winning a 15 person tourney. I do not yet have plans to award leaderboard points to satellite freerolls, but I reserve the right to change my mind at a later date, which will be announced in advance should I choose to do so. In fact, IF I award Leaderboard Points for freerolls, most likely their will be a seperate freeroll tour of sorts started.
Lots of change to digest there... I plan to make a huge splash in 2007 with CheckRayz... Stay tuned and keep supporting!
Mike
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2006/12/26
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More 2007 CheckRayz Poker Talk |
1 holiday down, another to go... and then Aussie here I come! Now that the excitement has settled in a bit, and the rush of Christmas is behind me, I want to talk a bit about the CheckRayz Poker Tour in the year 2007.
For starters, I have indicated that we're continuing the overall CheckRayz Leaderboard Poker Tour. There will be some key additions to the Tour, which we'll discuss below.
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First of all, perhaps the most noticable of all the changes, is that there will be two distinctly seperate CheckRayz Leaderboard Poker Tours. We'll have the main CheckRayz Poker Tour --- which all players will be eligable to participate in.
We will additionally have a CheckRayz International Poker Tour. This tour will be for our non-US players. The International Tour games will take place at the poker rooms that no longer accept US Players, but CheckRayz has maintained a relationship with. Rooms such as Kiwi Poker and Noble Poker will be the home of these poker tournaments. Additionally, these games will take place during times better suited to our international marketplace.
Our first CheckRayz International games will take place January 8th at 3pm EST at Kiwi Poker and will be a $5+.50, $100 added buy-in. We'll follow that up on January 9th at 3pm for a $50 freeroll for those who participated in the buy-in. The International Group will have their own leaderboard, eventually - and will help contribute to the overall growth of the CheckRayz Network.
As for the main CheckRayz tour... all will be welcome to participate. We will be using rooms that all players have access to. Our Bugsy's Club League will continue under the main tour and be a league within a league.
I'll talk more about this as the days progress. Have a good 1!
Mike
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2006/12/17
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CheckRayz League at Bugsys Club News... |
This is the last week for our first ever CheckRayz League at Bugsy's Club. There's still time to enter. Tourneys will be played Monday, Weds, and Friday this week. At the end of the week, a league champion will be crowned. First place pays $150, second pays $100, third place pays $50. Click to view the current CheckRayz League Leaderboard. With one week to go, it's still anyone's game.
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Additionally, the actual CheckRayz Leaderboard Poker Tour race is heating up. Including the three league matches, there's four more for this final half of 2006 tour. Look for a leaderboard shootout announcement to come really soon, as well as a match to determine the 2006 champion. As I said, more on this in the coming days...
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2006/12/13
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CheckRayz League Leaderboard Explained |
A question was asked as to how leaderboard points are assigned in the CheckRayz League at Bugsy's Club. I'll explain that right after the break.
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OK, the rules for the league leaderboard read as follows:
For all events points will be scored on the following basis:
Points are scored in relation to your finishing position, and prize money
won. Last place in the tournament will receive 1 point and 1 point will be
awarded for each finishing position above this. So in a 100 player
tournament the winner will receive 100 points, second would receive 99
points and so on downwards. Players will also receive points for any prize
money they get in the tournament. So if 1st place in the tournament paid
$200 then the player would receive 200 extra points as well.
In other words, $1 = 1 extra point.
So in a 100 player tournament, the winner would receive 100 points for
finishing first and 200 points corresponding to the prize money won for a
total of 300 points.
Translated to the event on the 11th, there were 20 entrants. First place ended up paying $39.50, thus the first place winner was awarded (first prize in dollars + the reciprical of finishing place) = 59.5 leaderboard points. Second place would have received 19 for the finish, plus 23.7 because that's the prize for second place from monday, for a total of 42.7 points. Third receives 18+15.80 and fourth receives 17 points, because no cash multiplier would have been awarded as that's where the cash bubble begins.
Norman, if the math is off, let me know... I believe it is dead on.
Remember, freeroll tomorrow at Poker4ever... password is on the checkrayz site - game is pot limit omaha hi/lo...
Mike
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2006/12/11
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Didn't you say...? What the...? |
Yes, I said live casino report... twice, as a matter of fact... "So, where's the reports, right? I know, you must be a losing player... otherwise, you'd freely report on the games."
Actually, I did go 0 for 2 this past week. However, sad to disappoint, I did not have losing sessions. I had no sessions at all, as a matter of fact. (More after the break).
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This past week - one "bad beat" after another... but wait a minute, I do not believe in bad beats, only bad plays... Fair enough - two "misplayed hands" this week cost me live play.
First, the charity game and soccer night were one in the same. That left Tuesday open for me to do whatever I choose. I naturally chose to make a casino run. For a few weeks now, I've seen this bus leave from a shopping center up the road a bit. So, on Tuesday, I set the alarm, grabbed the bankroll and pushed north to hit the bus.
I board the bus and find out that we're heading to a smaller casino than the one I normally frequent when I play live. No worries though, as they do in fact have a poker room. I get there, only to find out that the card room is empty/closed. Additionally, when I start asking around, it seems that no one working during the day can tell me anything about their card room. It seems that I sit for five hours watching everyone play bingo and that ends my poorly played hand. No worries though, Saturday I am planning to go up too!
Saturday rolls around and the actor and I pack up for a 14 hour session. Our plan was to get there by noon and stay until 4am or we had no opposition, whichever came first. I considered shutting my phone off as soon as I got in the car, as I did not wish for anything to distract or de-rail my mission.
We talk strategy on the way up, passing the time in a productive manner. Five minutes prior to arrival at the casino, I hear this ever so eerie noise. For those who don't know, when my telephone rings, I have the theme song from the movie Halloween, so when I say eerie noise, I mean it.
I look down and mention to the actor that he's calling me. Of course, his house would not be calling unless it was an emergency. Sparing details, there was an "incident" and we had to turn around and head for home. Again, no live play.
I did manage to play at "the host's" house Sunday for a special edition of the "monthly game." We played .05/.10 NL for about 5 hours. We played at a full table, I was in the hole until the last hand, which I dug myself out of. I was at about a 55-60% saw flop rate. Of course, this table did not have the ideal players to implement that strategy, but no matter... I just wanted to have fun, throw some chips around and play... And play I did. I donked around and sucked out on the last hand to recoup nearly all my losses.
Charity game is tonight on the home front. CheckRayz League at Bugsy's Club on the virtual felt. I'm still looking into the answer about how leaderboard points are awarded, so as soon as I have that info, I shall pass it along to all of you.
Have a great day...
Mike
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2006/12/09
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Bugsy's Club Standings... |
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We're about half way through the debut of the CheckRayz League at Bugsy's Club...
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And here are the standings on the CheckRayz League Leaderboard.
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I've received feedback wondering what exactly I meant last night in the mailbag regarding my mentioning of rakeback and strengthening of the community. Those items are each different. I will expand the best I can now without giving too much away or speaking out of turn.
1. Rakeback --- I'm planning to secure a nice rakeback deal. I've learned from past experience and watching others that this rakeback should not be for "just anyone." Said another way, this will be for serious players only and not for the player who is "considering depositing on the tenth tuesday of next year." That player is welcome to talk to me on the tenth tuesday, when he or she is ready to deposit. Enough about that... look for such a deal to land in February at the latest.
2. Strengthening the Community --- I plan to do numerous things to strengthen the CheckRayz community. This league of ours is a hit. We are keeping it. We may look to add similar (but not the same) ideas in 2007. I'd not be surprised to see differnt "series tours" within the overall CheckRayz Leaderboard.
Also, don't be surprised to see a place to share ideas, shoot the breeze, express our thoughts, and ask for help. That has been in the works since about three weeks ago --- 10% of all is sitting right here, no tears shed from me.
Bottom line, CheckRayz is going big in 2007.
Have a great weekend everyone. This time, I'm really going to play live... so I will have a live report for you on Sunday or Monday.
Mike
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2006/12/08
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It's Friday... The Mailbag Returns |
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First up, I have no comment on what's going on "over there" - thanks for asking.
Second, yes, I believe the league at Bugsy's Club will be a continuing thing throughout next year. I'd look for a monthly or quarterly league there, in addition to the leaderboard tour at CheckRayz.
Third, look for the leaderboard rules to be adjusted in 2007.
Fourth, also coming in 2007 --- look for a rakeback offer, and an additional means by which to strengthen our community.
And finally, yes... I am fine. I just have a really full plate right now. Too many irons in the fire. I'll be back playing with you all soon!
Take care and thanks for reading.
Mike
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2006/12/07
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CheckRayz Leaderboard at BC |
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Looking at the CheckRayz League at Bugsy's Club Leaderboard Standings, Gary, Norm and Reel... 1, 2, and 3...
There's still time to join the league. It's a wide open race.
Keep it up guys!
Mike
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For starters, just to let my CheckRayz'rs know, I've not forgotten ya, I promise. In fact, tomorrow right here on the Poker Pub Poker Blog, we will have a special edition of the Friday Mailbag - back by popular demand.
The biggest question in the minds of most of the CheckRayz'rs is... "Mike, where the hell have you been?" That question, I won't make you wait to tune into... I'll answer it right now, after the break...
Right now, the Beer Guy has many an iron in the fire. In fact, it's safe to assume there are too many irons in the fire. In no particular order, here are some of the many things I have going on:
1. Maintaining CheckRayz, which includes setting up tourneys, finding money, answering email and marketing... among other things. Yes, last three tourneys will be put into the leaderboard DB tonight.
2. Writing for the Poker Pub, which includes uncovering a story or figuring out wtf to write about.
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4. Supporting the "Aussie or Bust" mindset, where I'll accept myself being no where other than Melbourne, Australia come mid-January.
5. Working on one of the six books I've started but not come close to being finished (and yes, I am talking about writing a book, not reading --- we all know I
6. Reviving my soccer "career."
7. Running my weekly charity tournaments locally.
8. Raising the twins.
9. Maintaining some sort of personal life.
10. The Blogger Poker Tour.
10. Everything else not mentioned (eat, sleep, etc).
So yes, I'm quite busy... or is it unorganized? "Yes" is the correct answer, busy being unorganized. So in any event, something has to give here. And, I think my decision is to make only cameo appearances on the virtual felt until after the Super Bowl. Safely assume I will be playing event seven and the grand final of the BPT. Also safely assume I'll appear in one or two CheckRayz events between now and the end of the year. Otherwise, unless it's moving me towards Aussie in January, I probably will not be playing in it - that includes the cash games. I will be writing here regularly and focusing on some modifications to the CheckRayz site, but otherwise, I'm done til after the SuperBowl, because I need the time in my schedule to persue other interests at the moment.
More tomorrow on the Friday mailbag. Moving on...
Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo tipses...
As promised, some PLO8 resources.
1. FeliciaLee - Pot Limit Omaha 8 or better resources --- note: I wish felicia would continue to write. I miss her commentary and blogging.
2. O8poker - strategy site.
3. PLO8 key concepts
4. Skinski talks a bit of PLO8
5. BPT Event 7 thread
6. Lauradm getting ready to either discuss her Phil Hellmuth chapter or putting up another picture of herself - coming soon???? (Read: A request from the BeerGuy).
Mike
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2006/12/04
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Quick reminder to my CheckRayz'rs... League match tonight at Bugsy's Club. I've not forgot about you guys. I have some side projects going on that I've been tending to. Leaderboard will reflect Friday's tourney and tonight's tourney on the update I do tomorrow. Also, I will get a link to the League Leaderboard ASAP.
I'll not be playing tonight, but keep it TAG.
Mike
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