The Borgata Poker Open....
Well, from my standpoint, The Borgata Poker Open was an uneventful event. I mean, I had fun. However, I did not bring home the MOOLA!!!
I entered 3 WPT Borgata Poker Events (Events #1-3). I played the $500+$60, the $750+60, and the $1000+$80 Event. None of which I placed in the money. I will say that although the competition was tough, not one time did I feel that I couldn't compete at those levels.
I feel that I played some of the best poker that I have ever played in my life. However, the cards just didnt fall my way. There is a saying in poker that says, "Sometimes it is better to be lucky than to be good". Well, I was good and played excellent poker. I just didnt have luck on my side. I played the cards I was dealt to the best of my ability and just came up short. But enough of that. I dont want to sounds like I'm making excuses for my results. It just wasn't my time to shine.
Now, I will say that I did have a good time. I had the pleasure of brushing elbows with some of the poker greats. Paul Darden, David Pham, Kristy Gazes, Minh Nguyen, and a host of others. In the $750 event, I spent most of my time dealing with Minh Nguyen who was in the 8 seat and I was in the 2 Seat. Boy, I tell you, playing against pros really forces you to play your "A" game. After playing with Minh, I must say that I respect his play and look forward to seeing great things from him. The guys likes to see a lot of flops and he is willing to take a chance and play you on the flop versus pre-flop. Pleasure to meet you, Minh.
I did play a number of satellites and super satellites which I came up short in. I played an Act I where the top 11 got seats to an ACT II and I finished in 13th Place. It just wans't my trip.
Fortunately, I put in some hours in the cash games to help cover some of the losses in tournament fees. I kinda fell in love again with limit poker as a source of raising funds. I think I'm going to start playing a little more of that online as well.
Well, thats about it from The Borgata Poker Open. The onsite photographer snapped a few shots of me in action. They should be up on www.borgatastyle.com soon. Be on the lookout. It looks like I wont be playing the WPT Main Event this year. Maybe next year.
Next Stop? U.S. Poker Championship at The Taj Majal in Atlantic City. That will be followed by a return trip to Foxwoods in CT for the World Poker Finals. More details to come.
Oh, and one final note. A special thank you to all of those that backed me financially at The Borgata Poker Open. Look for great things in the future. Thanks for having faith in my game.
-Big Syd
I entered 3 WPT Borgata Poker Events (Events #1-3). I played the $500+$60, the $750+60, and the $1000+$80 Event. None of which I placed in the money. I will say that although the competition was tough, not one time did I feel that I couldn't compete at those levels.
I feel that I played some of the best poker that I have ever played in my life. However, the cards just didnt fall my way. There is a saying in poker that says, "Sometimes it is better to be lucky than to be good". Well, I was good and played excellent poker. I just didnt have luck on my side. I played the cards I was dealt to the best of my ability and just came up short. But enough of that. I dont want to sounds like I'm making excuses for my results. It just wasn't my time to shine.
Now, I will say that I did have a good time. I had the pleasure of brushing elbows with some of the poker greats. Paul Darden, David Pham, Kristy Gazes, Minh Nguyen, and a host of others. In the $750 event, I spent most of my time dealing with Minh Nguyen who was in the 8 seat and I was in the 2 Seat. Boy, I tell you, playing against pros really forces you to play your "A" game. After playing with Minh, I must say that I respect his play and look forward to seeing great things from him. The guys likes to see a lot of flops and he is willing to take a chance and play you on the flop versus pre-flop. Pleasure to meet you, Minh.
I did play a number of satellites and super satellites which I came up short in. I played an Act I where the top 11 got seats to an ACT II and I finished in 13th Place. It just wans't my trip.
Fortunately, I put in some hours in the cash games to help cover some of the losses in tournament fees. I kinda fell in love again with limit poker as a source of raising funds. I think I'm going to start playing a little more of that online as well.
Well, thats about it from The Borgata Poker Open. The onsite photographer snapped a few shots of me in action. They should be up on www.borgatastyle.com soon. Be on the lookout. It looks like I wont be playing the WPT Main Event this year. Maybe next year.
Next Stop? U.S. Poker Championship at The Taj Majal in Atlantic City. That will be followed by a return trip to Foxwoods in CT for the World Poker Finals. More details to come.
Oh, and one final note. A special thank you to all of those that backed me financially at The Borgata Poker Open. Look for great things in the future. Thanks for having faith in my game.
-Big Syd
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