Tuesday, January 19, 2010

practice sessions, and moving some money

Spent the weekend playing some 45-man tourneys. This Friday is our neighborhood monthly, in which the stakes are doubled this month to a $100 buy in. Winning this puppy can add a nice lump to a recreational player's bankroll.

I have done well in this tourney, with three wins and 2 second place finishes in 2 years. I have also placed between 9-12 a couple times - one hand short or so of vaulting into the money.

My practice runs went ok - I finished 9th and 4th in three tourneys (with one bombout). I also chopped for first place in an 18-man. I think I'm ready for the weekend.

Finally, I am expanding my horizons very soon and creating my first account on PokerStars. This will bring about further changes to my game, as Stars doesn't offer the capped no-limit game that I've been playing. I am going to start out at very small stakes under the full 100 big blind buy in and work my way back up to my current stakes.

4 comments:

Memphis MOJO said...

If you're setting up a new account on PS, shouldn't you get a rake-back deal in place?

matt tag said...

there is no rakeback available on Stars - they use their VIP system, which everyone is enrolled into automatically.

Forrest Gump said...

I believe the rake is lower so you're paying less upfront rather than paying more and getting some rake returned to you.

The VIP system has also been revamped quite a bit for 2010. In particular, Silverstar is a very achievable 750VPP's a month now and they also have a new reward system for points you accumulate throughout the year. Make sure you get the 100% deposit bonus Matt.


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diverjoules said...

I believe your HUD tool is also NOT allowed on PS.. Just thought I would let you know.