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....