The Girl Who Will Turn 1,000 Play Money into 1,000,000 Play Money into $1,000

[ofheartandcity]

Hi, I'm Rosa and I started my online "poker career" on Monday, November 8, 2010.

I should add that I'm not completely oblivious about poker, what it is or how to play it. I first started playing poker at the age of 18 when my boyfriend at the time would play with his group of friends a couple of times a week. At that time, I thought that poker involved: a) getting lucky with pocket pairs, b) watching for tells at the poker table and c) shoving all-in when you got desperate.

Fast forward six years later. I'm dating a professional poker player and finding myself curious about the finer points of his game. In the beginning, I asked him lots of questions and he gave me lots of answers. I watched him play online a few times and then he brought me to a pub that holds a weekly poker tournament for points. I found myself at the final table on my first night and placed seventh out of thirty two. I went back the following week and made it to the final table again placing seventh out of thirty.

After heeding some of his advice and deciding that I need to stop playing so tight and be a bit more aggressive (and learn the 10 BB rule!), I signed up on PokerStars.net to start teaching myself more about the online game.

I began with 1000 play chips on November 8, 2010 and decided to start with 2/4 Limit.

"Limit?!" the bf asked incredulously, NL his specialty.
"I need to teach myself discipline," I responded. "I'm concerned that I might be an emotional player or get tilted very easily so I want to have limits on how much I can bet on any given hand. If I let myself play No Limit right off the bat, I might get carried away and make rash decisions to go all in or bet far too much for a particular situation. By staying in Limit, I will be forced to restrict my victories as well as my losses until I play better."

Let's get to the stats, shall we?

I've spent approximately 6 hours since November 8th playing 2/4 Limit. Most of these sessions were in 15 to 20 minute segments when I had time between work and hitting the gym or visiting a friend. I've played two longer sessions (approximately 2 hours each). I would estimate that I've played between 400 and 500 hands. I find I can only concentrate on one table at a time -- the few times I tried playing two or three tables I ended up losing concentration and making poor decisions. For now, I am limiting myself to one table.

I currently sit at 1,631 play chips. After describing some of the lessons I've learned to my bf, he made me an offer:

Get to 1,000,000 in play money and I will give you $100 for Poker Stars to start your real bankroll.

I made him a counter offer:

If -- no, when, I reach 1,000,000 in play money, I will put $100 into an account on Poker Stars to start my real bankroll and if you match that, I will begin with $200.

So fellow players and experts, it's time to sit back and watch me do this!

[donkbee]

welcome to FTR

why not just deposit $200 of your own money into the site and play micro stakes? Play money is pretty much a waste of time.

GL

[ofheartandcity]

Thanks for the welcome!

I suppose I could deposit $200 right now and start playing at the penny level, but I really want to observe more about the game and learn different playing patterns and styles before I start using real money.

I understand that lots of people think play money is a waste of time (and that people don't treat play money the same way they treat real money), but I'd feel more comfortable with my skills if I get used to watching the game unfold more often.

Even simple things like stats on how often I win show-downs, how often I bet pre-flop, how many other players catch their straight or flush draws and how often pocket Kings work out for me with a given flop will aid me in developing important skills to use when real money is at stake.

Thanks for the good wishes!

[BankItDrew]

GOGOGOGOGOGOGOGO

SHIP IT

Post hands here too using the hand converter in the Full Ring NL Holdem thread

BTW Let me be the first one to say:

A GIRL IN FTR ZOMG WANNA CYBER?

[daven]

sounds like you need to work on your negotiation skills, you could do a lot better than:

After describing some of the lessons I've learned to my bf, he made me an offer:

Get to 1,000,000 in play money and I will give you $100 for Poker Stars to start your real bankroll.

I made him a counter offer:

If -- no, when, I reach 1,000,000 in play money, I will put $100 into an account on Poker Stars to start my real bankroll and if you match that, I will begin with $200.

So fellow players and experts, it's time to sit back and watch me do this!

also

why not just deposit $200 of your own money into the site and play micro stakes? Play money is pretty much a waste of time.
GL

what that girl said ^

hell, just point out to your boyfriend how much money you save him in hookers and blow on a weekly basis and get him to front some cash into your poker account. Play 2nl and you'll learn everything you can with play money, except you'll learn a lot more and you'll make money at the same time. With $200 and starting at 2nl you have 100buyins - if you go busto there you were never gonna make it in poker anyway.

also, read the threads in the beginners circle digest and start posting.
also do some math, it has taken you 6hrs to increase your chips by 50%, how long do you think it will take to increase them by 1000000%?
also, does your boyfriend have aubergine hair?

by the way

At that time, I thought that poker involved: a) getting lucky with pocket pairs, b) watching for tells at the poker table and c) shoving all-in when you got desperate.

pretty sure this is all there is to it, nothing i have seen suggests otherwise. Flop sets get paid dude

[ofheartandcity]

Sounds like you could be a lot more positive!

My objective isn't "to make it in poker" -- I have a career that I love and adore. This is more of a side interest that I'm pursuing.

Thank you for the tip on the Beginners' Circle Digest.

And I could do that math, but there are many factors to consider, including the fact that half that time was HU with 2/4 Limit; I'm playing at the lowest stakes available because of my low BR at the moment and my skill level is probably fairly low at this point. As all of those variables change, I feel confident that I will build my measly 1,600 play chips to 1,000,000.

And regarding your last point, that might be part of poker, but I believe there is a lot more to it than that, kind sir.

[BankItDrew]

also do some math, it has taken you 6hrs to increase your chips by 50%, how long do you think it will take to increase them by 1000000%?

0hrs - 1000
6hrs - 1500
12hrs - 2250
18hrs - 3375
24hrs - 5062
30hrs - 7593
36hrs - 11390
42hrs - 17085
48hrs - 25628
54hrs - 38443
60hrs - 57665
66hrs - 86497
72hrs - 129746
78hrs - 194619
84hrs - 291929
90hrs - 437893
96hrs - 656840
102hrs - 1 MILLION

[kiwiMark]

<3 daven

my first thought was he offered you $100 and you counter-offered with give me $100, wat

[kiwiMark]

also +1 to people who feel you should just deposit and play the penny tables. With a bit of reading here you should never go broke, and chances are even if you're breaking even for a while you'll be learning more playing with real money than playing with play money.

[daven]

Sounds like you could be a lot more positive!

Tongue in cheek, etc

And regarding your last point, that might be part of poker, but I believe there is a lot more to it than that, kind sir.

this is debatable, but probably true although flopping sets and getting paid definitely has its place

seriously though, play money vs 2nl => play 2nl for sure. I don't think you'll gain all that much from your play money project, and poker becomes even more fascinating when real money is involved.

[OngBonga]

There are easier and quicker ways to get $100 off your boyfriend.

It's my opinion that there is something that can be taken from play money. Primarily, it's noticing when others are making mistakes (which is all the time of course), and recognising how big a mistake they made. And I suspect it would be great for confidence, an important aspect of poker, if you succeed in dominating the play money tables for a month or two or whatever.

Do what you feel is comfortable. There's nothing wrong with playing for free so long as you treat your stack like it's real money, and try to make correct decisions. That way, you're not taking bad habits to the cash tables when you decide to play for real.

Good luck!

[!Luck]

Good luck. But seriously, once you feel comfortable with the software deposit $50. Play 2nl.

[ofheartandcity]

Good luck. But seriously, once you feel comfortable with the software deposit $50. Play 2nl.

Thank you for the advice! I appreciate the feedback I've received in this thread.

[Sasquach991]

Get $25 from the bf and use $25 of your own money and start at 2NL.

Follow BRM and you'll never go broke.

GL

[HarleyGuy13]

OP congrats on your desire to learn an amazing game. Sounds like you have the basics down etc. I think the point everybody wants to make to you is your time invested in play money really isn't going to benefit you at all once you understand the absolute basics of the game, which you already do. See you will spend a lot of time learning how to play against total retards and once you think you have that mastered you'll think "well I have a million play moniez now I'll grind the real money." you'll make your deposit and think hey I have 20bi's for 10nl so what the hell. You most likely think "shouldn't be long at all before I build my roll up for 25nl then 50nl so like a month or two.You'll be amazed when you suddenly find yourself in a totally different game.Nothing at all appears familiar. These people are totally different. What the hell I thought I had this figured out. Hopefully you'll not get depressed and give up on the game. Or you could do as suggested and play maybe a couple more days of play money until you've read EVERY PIECE OF THIS http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...re-123008.html also you'll do this http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...854.html. Then deposit $50 and start playing 2nl one table at a time. You'll post hands in the forum and get great feed back. You'll get involved in lots of great conversatoin in IRC. Within a day or two you'll notice "Hmm this isn't to bad." Your roll will slowly build as will your confidence. You'll start playing a few tables at a time. Boom you'll suddenly be rolled for 5nl and shortly after 10nl. Then you'll find yourself saying "Damn I'm sure glad I didn't waist all that time F&^%#$* around with play money!

No matter what you do enjoy the game and take advantage of all the resources here at FTR.

I am also amazed you've not gotten the "Show us your tits or gtfo yet!

[Imthenewfish]

get $100 from boyfriend and withdraw 50 and play 2nl

[bikes]

information has been brought to my attention that makes this 10000x moar awesome. gl to you. don't listen to these haters. if you think you need to do this then do it. i'm sure u'll be just fine

[sweetlemon69]

drew, i fucking love you and all, and i'm sure i'll love rosa, but no fucking way she's coming to a poker night.

<3

[ofheartandcity]

OP congrats on your desire to learn an amazing game. Sounds like you have the basics down etc. I think the point everybody wants to make to you is your time invested in play money really isn't going to benefit you at all once you understand the absolute basics of the game, which you already do. See you will spend a lot of time learning how to play against total retards and once you think you have that mastered you'll think "well I have a million play moniez now I'll grind the real money." you'll make your deposit and think hey I have 20bi's for 10nl so what the hell. You most likely think "shouldn't be long at all before I build my roll up for 25nl then 50nl so like a month or two.You'll be amazed when you suddenly find yourself in a totally different game.Nothing at all appears familiar. These people are totally different. What the hell I thought I had this figured out. Hopefully you'll not get depressed and give up on the game. Or you could do as suggested and play maybe a couple more days of play money until you've read EVERY PIECE OF THIS also you'll do this, deposit $50 and start playing 2nl one table at a time. You'll post hands in the forum and get great feed back. You'll get involved in lots of great conversatoin in IRC. Within a day or two you'll notice "Hmm this isn't to bad." Your roll will slowly build as will your confidence. You'll start playing a few tables at a time. Boom you'll suddenly be rolled for 5nl and shortly after 10nl. Then you'll find yourself saying "Damn I'm sure glad I didn't waist all that time F&^%#$* around with play money!

No matter what you do enjoy the game and take advantage of all the resources here at FTR.

I am also amazed you've not gotten the "Show us your tits or gtfo yet!

Thank you for this!! Much appreciated. I was already getting that idea from everyone else's comments, but you spelled it out oh-so-clearly and now it's very obvious to me why play money should be a short lived venture and then I need to start penny games.

TYVM

[ofheartandcity]

information has been brought to my attention that makes this 10000x moar awesome. gl to you. don't listen to these haters. if you think you need to do this then do it. i'm sure u'll be just fine

What info would that be?

[ofheartandcity]

drew, i fucking love you and all, and i'm sure i'll love rosa, but no fucking way she's coming to a poker night.

<3

I won't take all of your chips. I promise.

Just most.

[sweetlemon69]

Nobody touches my chips...

especially my poker chips...

[ofheartandcity]

Then how come you don't want me at poker night, hata'?

[d0zer]

What info would that be?

I outed you as drew's significant other

hi, I've met drew in real lifes. we've shared some intimate moments, drew'll fill you in on details etc...

gl with playmoney and such. Glad to see drew's steering you away from limit pokers. it's not real pokers

[Penneywize]

I guess having a gf who likes poker makes up for drew having a shitty year

I jk. hi5 2u drew

[donkbee]

omg wtf you're drew's gf?

drew stop being a cheap bastard and give her a bankroll or else i'll beat you up when you land in vancouver

[BankItDrew]

omg wtf you're drew's gf?

drew stop being a cheap bastard and give her a bankroll or else i'll beat you up when you land in vancouver

I need that $100 to be put towards our 1/2 sessions at edgewater. Rosa will be there too btw. I land this thursday evening.

[donkbee]

Everyone's going to be at River Rock because of the BCPC! Might be worth taking the skytrain there if the games aren't good at Edgewater.

[BennyLaRue]

Bots can love?

[HarleyGuy13]

Wat was all the talk about drew being gay? I'm so confused??

[ofheartandcity]

omg wtf you're drew's gf?

drew stop being a cheap bastard and give her a bankroll or else i'll beat you up when you land in vancouver

LOL.

So much for Andrew and I keeping it on the d/l! Andrew said, "I tried to respond to your OP the way I would to any girl on FTR." I said, "I think you might've made it obvious." But regardless, those of you who knew let the cat out of the bag. *cough* d0zer *cough*

It's true, I'm flying to Vancouver to meet Andrew next Tuesday night (and hoping to hear all about his successful Vegas trip). And if I don't have a play money bankroll of at least 10,000 by then, well... I'll be damned. There's no way he'll let me use $1,000 of his Vegas winnings to play at Edgewater or River Rock!

[ofheartandcity]

So time for a real blog update.

Over the last few nights (in play money), I found a lot of success at 2/4 Limit 1-on-1. I was easily turning my 100 play chips into 200 over a 15-20 minute session by making minor adjustments against my opponent and knowing when to be aggressive.

A few times, I tried to play at a Full Ring table in 2/4 Limit. Each time I did this, I'd make a bit less profit at the Heads Up game and I'd start losing lots of money at the Full Ring 2/4 Limit.

Today, I talked to Andrew on Skype about the fact that Sunday night and Monday night I experienced my first losses in play money. Which is to say that my previous 15-20 sessions, I've been "profitable" (in play money). I'd never left the table down chips before. After talking through it a bit with him, I realized that when I played Heads Up and Full Ring concurrently, I forgot to play with different ranges. I would call at the Full Ring table with hands that had proved profitable at Heads Up and forget that, with seven or eight other players at the table, there's no way that the same broad range of cards could yield the same success.

I decided to play either Heads Up or Full Ring each session (but not both concurrently) and to focus on my range in each game. Tonight I played 30 minutes of Full Ring (2/4 Limit still) and turned 100 chips into 350. Understanding the range that I'm comfortable playing when there are more players involved is paramount to my success at this game.

I also decided to day that, once I hit 2000 chips in 2/4 Limit play money, I'm going to move to 2/4 NL. If I keep seeing the same 'success', then I'll put some money into Poker Stars next week and start at microstakes. I might even be able to convince Andrew to contribute to my initial bankroll.

[BankItDrew]

When you play 2/4NL with 2000 chips for a bankroll, I'd recommend trying to get to something like 10,000 chips at least. 2/4 NL Real money requires generally a $20,000 bankroll. You're starting with 2,000. That's 5 buy-ins (400 stacks). It's not uncommon to lose 10 stacks in one session at any stake.

[griffey24]

Didn't read all posts, but read some of Harley's.

At least up to the point of saying your time will be better off spent. This is infinitely true. You're WAY better off putting in that time you would be playing play money (to get to a million) by reading poker books, or playing very low stakes real cash games.

It's like saying you want to be a race car driver, and asking how long it will take to beat a car racing video game. Well, maybe not quite as extreme, but similar.

[OngBonga]

This thread must be spam, there's no way any of you guys have a girlfriend in real life. I supsect Drew has made a phoney account to give the impression he's not gay. How sad.

[sweetlemon69]

drew stop making up posts to pretend you have a girlfriend. don't end up like spoon and making up chelle

[aka_red]

drew stop making up posts to pretend you have a girlfriend. don't end up like spoon and making up chelleS

.

[daven]

A GIRL IN FTR ZOMG WANNA CYBER?

lolol

[oskar]

It really is a goddamn sausage fest aroune here.

Are there more where you come from?
Can you bring them over?

I might be wrong but I believe we never had a girl around here that ventured past microstakes. So you got something to shoot for imo.

[bikes]

courtiebee?

[ofheartandcity]

It really is a goddamn sausage fest aroune here.

Are there more where you come from?
Can you bring them over?

I might be wrong but I believe we never had a girl around here that ventured past microstakes. So you got something to shoot for imo.

Thanks for the love.

I played at a the pub tournament tonight. Placed 14th out of 27. I won two really big pots in the beginning when blinds were low, but then I kept getting dealt shit cards. I literally didn't see a face card for at least 20-25 hands consecutively. In the end, my stack got so low that I had to play by the 10 bb rule and with something like 7 bbs left, I went all-in with a Kd 7h. The guy who called me had Ah Kd and there was an A on the flop so it was over after that.

I would like some advice on how I played this one particular hand since I feel like I played it all wrong. And I know this will drive some people crazy, but I'm not good at remembering details of live hands, so hopefully I have enough info for you to help me.

My hand was . I was in position with eight players. It was 5/10 NL.

Pot was 55 and when it came to me, I bet 10. Three people called.

The flop was

I bet 30.

Two people folded.

The guy to my right called.

The turn was

I bet 300. (People at the table gasped).

The guy to my right called.

The river was

I bet 300.

The guy to my right called.

I showed the full house:

He showed two pair:

Should I have been more aggressive after the flop? Should I have been more aggressive than 300? Was that too aggressive to begin with?

[donkbee]

I might be wrong but I believe we never had a girl around here that ventured past microstakes. So you got something to shoot for imo.

...

[donkbee]

Should I have been more aggressive after the flop? Should I have been more aggressive than 300? Was that too aggressive to begin with?

I'm assuming you're asking about your bet sizing. It seems like you bet too little on the flop and too much on the turn. Generally speaking we need stack sizes to help you out optimally, though.

What kind of hands did you put him on for each street?

[!Luck]

When you post a hand include stack size estimates.

Bet bigger on every street. Except the turn.



Edited cause I didn't realize size of pot on turn

[ofheartandcity]

I'm assuming you're asking about your bet sizing. It seems like you bet too little on the flop and too much on the turn. Generally speaking we need stack sizes to help you out optimally, though.

What kind of hands did you put him on for each street?

At this point in the game, I think I had approximately 1800-2000 and I'd guess he had about 1100.

I thought he might have a straight draw.

I should add that the table had been playing quite tight. If someone made a bet of 30 pre flop or even post flop, nearly everyone was folding.

[donkbee]

The pot is 95 on the flop. If someone is calling your bet of 30 on this flop, there is a high chance that they will also call more. Obviously this is player dependent, but you should pretty much always be betting more on this flop. If no one calls, oh well they weren't going to call your bet of 30 either (most likely).

Your bet is too big on the turn because at this point, the pot is only 155. If he really is on a straight draw, you obviously don't wanna give him good odds to continue, but you also don't want to scare him off.

[ofheartandcity]

The pot is 95 on the flop. If someone is calling your bet of 30 on this flop, there is a high chance that they will also call more. Obviously this is player dependent, but you should pretty much always be betting more on this flop. If no one calls, oh well they weren't going to call your bet of 30 either (most likely).

Your bet is too big on the turn because at this point, the pot is only 155. If he really is on a straight draw, you obviously don't wanna give him good odds to continue, but you also don't want to scare him off.

Thanks.

[ofheartandcity]

Quick blog update!

I got 2000 chips at 2/4 NL. I ventured into 1/2 No Limit. I sat down at a 1-on-1 table and took 200 chips with me. The guy I played against went all-in when I had KQ, so I called and won. That left him with 400 and me with 400.

A few hands later, I had something decent (QT, maybe?) and I caught top pair on the flop. He shoved and I called and lost everything I had at the table.

My first thoughts: Jesus Christ, I can't do this No Limit shit. Epic fail! I'm just as emotional/unbalanced at NL as I feared I would be!

Having successfully taken my stack after a few hands, he left.

I found another 1-on-1 and decided to pay more attention to the other person's hands.

I started with 400 at 1/2 NL in play money and, over 150 hands with three different opponents, turned it into 1000. The last woman I played against started with 400 and, when she was left with approximately 170, had the following conversation with me:

"don't you speak?"
"sure. how are you?"
"fine if you call getting beat to death fine"
"this is my first time playing NL on here"
"and i'm a pro.... look how good you are!"
"are you really? that's awesome! my bf plays pro poker"
"i'm in a casino hotel right now... played live games earlier tonight, but luckily i had better cards then"
"how long have you been playing pro?"
"how old are you? oh no. i think i'm getting schooled by a kid"
"24, you?"
"much older"
"40?"
"about"

Some time passed and her stack dwindled to just above 100.

"geesh i can't play like this anymore"
(no response)
"okay gtg i can't beat you. good luck"
"thank you"

With approximately 75 chips left in her stack, she left.

I know it's play money and I know it 'doesn't mean anything', buuuuuuttt... it's good for the ego! At least I'll have some confidence when Andrew and I deposit da real manies.

[ofheartandcity]

Favourite hand tonight in 2/4 NL:

Hero has 200
Villain has 200

Hero bets 4
Villain raises 100
Hero calls

After the flop, Villain shoves
Hero calls
Villain has "Oh fuck" moment

[HarleyGuy13]

make a deposit already!

[donkbee]

you guys picked the worst time to come to vancouver, lol. it never snows in november, this is ridiculous!

[donkbee]

record low temperatures too, woohoo

[OngBonga]

Problem with play money is clear in this hand you have a screenshot of... there aren't many villains at the cash tables who will raise QJo to 25bb, even HU. It's just a dumb move that can only be made by someone who either doesn't care if he loses, or doesn't understand the game.

How much play money do you have now, out of curiosity?

[OngBonga]

record low temperatures too, woohoo

Yeah it's cold here too. Thank God for the plug-in heater.

[ofheartandcity]

Problem with play money is clear in this hand you have a screenshot of... there aren't many villains at the cash tables who will raise QJo to 25bb, even HU. It's just a dumb move that can only be made by someone who either doesn't care if he loses, or doesn't understand the game.

How much play money do you have now, out of curiosity?

Yes, I've seen a lot of moves at play money tables that are purely made because it's play money.

My biggest loss recently went like this:

1/2 NL

Hero has (400)
Villain (250ish)

Hero bets 6
Villain calls

Flop:

Villain bets 125
Hero shoves
Villain calls

Villain has

Turn:

River:

Hero:
Villain:

I dropped some 'F' bombs aloud like you've never heard come out of a nice girl's mouth before.

[HarleyGuy13]

you guys picked the worst time to come to vancouver, lol. it never snows in november, this is ridiculous!

If they haven't been you need to take them to Victoria. God I love Victoria!

[oskar]

stupid games call for stupid adjustments imo. If I wanted to build up play money for whatever reason I would just open as many full ring tables as possible and open JJ+, AK for 20bb's and jam almost any flop. Unless my perception of playmoney games is way off, this should get you there the fastest with the least amount of pain involved.

[lolzzz_321]

ARE YOU EVEN REAL?

[ofheartandcity]

ARE YOU EVEN REAL?

LULZ.

What kind of proof do you want/need?

[ofheartandcity]

stupid games call for stupid adjustments imo. If I wanted to build up play money for whatever reason I would just open as many full ring tables as possible and open JJ+, AK for 20bb's and jam almost any flop. Unless my perception of playmoney games is way off, this should get you there the fastest with the least amount of pain involved.

All the more reason to deposit real monies for microstakes when Andrew and I get back from BC.

[kiwiMark]

LULZ.

What kind of proof do you want/need?

well since you bring it up...

[HarleyGuy13]

LULZ.

What kind of proof do you want/need?

Ohh Ohh I got an idea...........

[HarleyGuy13]

All the more reason to deposit real monies for microstakes when Andrew and I get back from BC.

YES

[lolzzz_321]

LULZ.

What kind of proof do you want/need?

pic of you with a sign that says 'i love ftr', 'ftr or rocks', or something to that effect

I'll write a news article about it if you want - Poker News « Poker Blogs

[Rinzen]

Hi!
I recently started trying to play Poker more competitively too... I think I'm going to follow your lead and brush up on my skills on the play money tables.. thanks for the inspiration, I'd forgotten what the point of them was. Probably why I was losing so badly all the time, I was in a hurry to win money and didn't bother getting the fundamentals down pat. THANKS!

[donkbee]

pic of you with a sign that says 'i love ftr', 'ftr or rocks', or something to that effect

I'll write a news article about it if you want - Poker News « Poker Blogs

jon sure loves his job!

[OngBonga]

pic of you with a sign that says 'i love ftr', 'ftr or rocks', or something to that effect

If you're gonna go down this route, at least hold up a sign that amuses everyone, such as "Andrew lasts 70 seconds before he goes off", or perhaps "I'm having an affair with Spoon".

*edit - and of course, tits out. There really isn't enough sexism itt.

[ofheartandcity]

Hi everyone,
I made it to Vancouver (and Victoria) and we had a blast.

I regret to inform you that Andrew paid for me to enter a daily tourney at Edgewater and I didn't last very long. Blinds were going up every 15-20 minutes and I was pretty card dead, so I ended up busting out in the fourth round. I applied the 10 bb rule when I was finally dealt an ace.

It went like this.

100/200 blinds

Hero (875) in small blind
Villain (5000?) in big blind

Hero:

Most of the players fold.
Villain calls.
Hero shoves.
Villain calls.

Villain shows:

Flop:

It doesn't even matter what the turn or the river were... he caught the straight on the flop and I didn't catch a four and it was all over after that. Thaaaat's poker.

So back to Pokerstars, I go. And no, no real manies deposited just yet. Stay tuned.

[lolzzz_321]

sick, why did they let villain in the BB call before you acted?

[BankItDrew]

She confused the HH.

Folds to SB who raises
Hero in the BB shoves
SB calls with ATd
Flop was KdQdJh
GG NH

[lolzzz_321]

Obv

When is she gonna do the interview?

[ofheartandcity]

I DEPOSITED DA MONIES TODAY!!!!!

I put $20 into my account and Andrew matched it. I started at $0.01/$0.02 NL 6-ring with $2 at the table.

First Day Stats
Tables: 2
Hands: 256
Time: 1.5 hours
End Bankroll: $40.19 ($41.99 until the second last hand -- see below)
FPP: 5.60
VPP: 5.60
Fave Hand: Quad As
Worst Loss: K high flush to A high flush (second last hand of the night)

[PlayToWin]

This is kind of a fun Op to follow. It will be more fun now that you're playin for real. Try to take this seriously. Some people can't take the lowest stake (2NL) seriously and they never learn to beat it. This is your first step on an epic journey.

My best advice is to not expect to win. Just play your best, win or lose. Take bad beats without tilting (yea, right). Yea, it's 4:00 a.m. and I'm kinda high. Anyway, good luck.

[LuckySlevin]

it's 4:00 a.m. and I'm kinda high. Anyway, good luck.

lol playtowin!

This is your first step on an epic journey.

QFT

Good luck!

[BankItDrew]

I'd appreciate people's thoughts on Rosa's recent hand:

PokerStars Game #53751598710: Hold'em No Limit ($0.01/$0.02 USD) - 2010/12/05 0:30:34 ET
Table 'Salome' 6-max Seat #6 is the button
Seat 1: grissonlv ($4.04 in chips)
Seat 2: ofheart&city ($2 in chips)
Seat 4: whiteybfd ($7.04 in chips)
Seat 5: Baluubear ($1.67 in chips)
Seat 6: 7SainT7 ($3 in chips)
grissonlv: posts small blind $0.01
ofheart&city: posts big blind $0.02
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to ofheart&city [Kh Qd]
whiteybfd: folds
Baluubear: folds
7SainT7: raises $0.04 to $0.06
grissonlv: raises $0.04 to $0.10
ofheart&city: raises $0.10 to $0.20
7SainT7: folds
grissonlv: calls $0.10
*** FLOP *** [7c 3s 9s]
grissonlv: checks
ofheart&city: checks
*** TURN *** [7c 3s 9s] [Kc]
grissonlv: bets $0.02
ofheart&city: raises $0.06 to $0.08
grissonlv: calls $0.06
*** RIVER *** [7c 3s 9s Kc] [7s]
grissonlv: bets $1
ofheart&city: folds
Uncalled bet ($1) returned to grissonlv
grissonlv collected $0.59 from pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $0.62 | Rake $0.03
Board [7c 3s 9s Kc 7s]
Seat 1: grissonlv (small blind) collected ($0.59)
Seat 2: ofheart&city (big blind) folded on the River
Seat 4: whiteybfd folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 5: Baluubear folded before Flop (didn't bet)
Seat 6: 7SainT7 (button) folded before Flop

Would you have folded or called on the river?