Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Califoria Dreaming...LA Classic Commerce

I have been dreaming about playing in the LA Classic that is currently running at the Commerce Casino. So tonight, I took my shot. Upon arrival, I go upstairs to the ballroom where the tournament is running. I was wishing to maybe see some famous poker players or stars, but it was not a "hot" night. This was the 7 card stud event. Amazingly, I actually recognized some of the regulars from the days when I used to frequent the tournament activities, not that I know them by name or anything.

So I ask around and finally make it to the satelite area. Since all of the lower buy-in events ($300 + 30) have passed, the minumum buy-in for a single table game was $80. They had a super satelite running for $200 something with rebuys for a 10k seat (that was a definite NO). I decide to play the single table satelite.

One of the aggressive players at the table starts making moves right away. He gets called on one of his overbets holding K J off-suit and wins by hitting his K. Lots of loose play at this table. Meanwhile, I am patiently waiting for a hand. So when I finally get a pair of 9s, I was more than ready to play. I call a raise pre-flop 1 spot from the button. The flop comes 44J. My eyes are already on the nicely sized pot. Three players in front of me check including the initial raiser. I decide to make a move. One player behind me. I push. He calls with J T off-suit. And that was the end of it. So guess I will only be playing the LA Classic in my dreams.....

On the upside, I invested $40 on a 3/6 limit cash game. Played for over 3 hours and made $135. Ended up making a $55 profit for the evening. Took my shot at getting in the big game. And had a good time.

Hasta luego y bueno suerte....

3 comments:

TripJax said...

Very cool (the making money part). And at least you tried to get in the event...

Garthmeister J. said...

Nice work in the cash games! Too bad about the satellite though, but I'm glad you had a shot at it. Ah, to be close to a casino...

SirFWALGMan said...

Better lcuk next time kiddo.