The Fossil does Vegas

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First break at the Wynn go from 10k to 15k, then back to 10 take add on so we are going into level 4 with 15k, 40 bigs.

Mexican guy (wouldn"t look out of place in a Mexican Cartel), donated 3 stacks to the same lady, she has circa 50k, mbn, she always had it, and he nearly always had it, but didn"t, must be good to hold so often.

The envelope with "only to be opened in case of emergency" written on the front is being close to being ripped open, but never say never perhaps things may change in the next few levels, to be continued.

[pokerpops]

Go get em Bri. Put your three bet boots on and do some get there"s

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Lol trying, no one folds to 3 bets anymore, except me, done it twice already KK and AA were the hands, usually they always have it here.

2cd break 27k, defended Q6 cauliflowers (Stockton thing), flop AK10 cauliflowers, get full double, Belgian guy who can"t fold pays off with 2 pair, people keep trying to bluff him, it"s not possible, you have to have it, 70 left 13 paid $10k ftw

long way off but better to be sat here than not, tbc, level 7 800/400.

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QQ loses to AJ aipf for 15 bigs, level 10, just ain"t happening this year, where is that feckin envelope, going to go deep in something tonight, #carryonpoker.

Fillet mignon took some of the pain away, full as a gun.

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Day 5 begins, funds are depleting at a rapid pace, morale still quite upbeat, always come here with the attitude that money will disappear, any wins are a bonus and if you are going to get upset about losing then don"t play.

I used to dwell on past games, now it"s meh, whatever will be will be.

It"s the last biggish one today a $150k gteed at the Venetian, it"s Day C, 12pm start, if this one doesn"t go to plan, then a daily Aria tomorrow and that will be that, enough cash left to catch a show, trying to get tickets for the Beatles love at Mirage, that will cover Sun, Mon or Tuesday night, the rest of the days filled in by being a tourist, obviously would prefer to be playing the Day 2 at the Venetian on Monday though.

I have been happy with how I have played, and all exits pretty standard, yesterday"s stung a bit but the guy had 3 bet an utg limp and call, quite big so he was probably priced in to call, would we take this position again, of course we would, every time, embrace the variance.

The envelope was opened and duly despatched last night so morale boosting funds are now gone, had a nice piece of fillet mignon last night, the foot tall onion ring stand was slightly excessive, portions are far too big, anyway steak was good.

I was told off for betting too small on the video poker machines, wasn"t bothered after my 3rd JD was finished, left her a 50 cent tip, miserable get, me, not her lol.

Got in about 2 am this morning, although not drunk, slightly merry, I get out of the lift and a young girl stood 3 doors away from my room asks if I have a Galaxy Charger as her phone has ran out of juice and she needs to contact her boyfriend, luckily for me I have an I phone so can"t help, perhaps this saved my life or have I been watching too many TV shows and have a vivid imagination, I did offer her the chance to use my phone, stupid or gentlemanly not sure tbh, she refused and sauntered off, she did have a phone in her hand so may or may not of been genuine.

It"s 5:15 over here, 3 hours sleep but wide awake, need to try and get a few more hours before today"s effort, usual reports at the breaks if I get there.

Only 3 days left to contend with these ramblings then I will leave you alone, run good, be lucky stay healthy.

[Scousebill]

If you can get online then try to book a show that way. I was in the Mirage this year and the two women at the counter were selling tickets for the same show at nearly $70 difference. European customer had the cheaper quote and the Japanese/Asian was getting the higher one... Internet won"t know where you are from....

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Cheers for the tip, hoping to be still in at the Venetian but will bear in mind.

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Ok. First break at the Venetian, I have 28k from 15 starting stack, obviously had some hands here and there, first thoughts on table 2 young guys playing very well, unfortunately one has tripled up, I have position on him but got to be wary of him, others inc myself pretty standard.

Currently 300 in this flight with 4 more levels to re enter buy in, only one bullet for me, average over the other 2 days 100k so looking for that at least, Vegas marathon today, I"ll join in by eating a large snickers, show my support, just called back, lets accumulate instead of decimate.

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Reached 2cd break, got 41k, going into 500/1000, had JJJ beaten by a rivered straight, she was up and down so probably justified in calling, only had a6 kicker was in the blinds so only lost 6k, 3 bet KK to 9k after cut off raised to 4K, he flats, J high flop, pot is 20k, just get it in, I have 20k behind, pay for your set or Ace, he folds.

The next levels have been the killer this trip so let"s try and get rid of that annoyance.

Not playing scared though if the opportunity arises will be getting it in. Gl me.

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Going into level 13, got 13 bigs, peaked at 60k, lost a 20k flip then a level was missed out so ended up in shove fold mode, shared a pot with AK v AK other than that nothing of note, fingers crossed for a mini heater in the next level, going to need it, back soon with an edit.

Out and I know this sounds like a bag of rubbish but my last bigs went with A5 v AA, pretty imaterial as any Ace would of called for the amount it was, if I was reading this I would be sceptical and think oh yeah again but it did happen, like I said it was an 8 bb shove v massive stacks and they were always going to call with any decent holdings.

I can"t complain about any tournament I have played this week, made decent runs in all of them but just losing important hands at the business end, we are 0/6 and I might play a daily Aria Monday or Tuesday and that will be it.

The annoying thing is I can"t moan about bad beats getting unlucky,Whoa is me etc, it"s the nature of the beast.

Anyway off now for a Thai, either meal or massage, will flip a coin, nearly done with this drivel, thanks for reading if you still are.

Sigh lost that flip, Red curry it is.

[Big Club]

I don"t think I"ve ever met you Brian but I just wanted to say that I enjoy reading your blog and thanks for sharing your Vegas trip with us... good luck in your final tourney over there.

Simon

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Cheers Simon, only manage one or two Apats a year and are usually up North, usually go quite early so socialising hasn"t been part of  the trips, normal life stuff gets in the way of that.

Anyway today we are at Aria for the Daily $125, it"s highly likely that this will be the last as going to find something different tomorrow, if I bust this going to get tickets to a show tonight, not going to say one time as it"s just another game in the long game.

At least I am now using proper bankroll management, dropping down in stakes when losing, nothing to do with the fact that I am almost Busto, leggo, to be continued.

[PHIL_TC]

Good luck Brian.. north east beer fuelled rail is cheering you on over here mate.
Sounds like you"ve had a cracking trip regardless of how the cards fell and fall. Enjoy.
We all wish we were there with you x

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Ty, Ty for above, heart is not in this game had a total douche at the table who has departed but he certainly wouldn"t win personality of the year contest, antagonised every one including the dealer, total dickhead.

Going back with 5k 20 bigs, played loosey glossy suited connectors etc, never hit, any draws failed to materialise think I have won one hand 10 10 v AK.

All the games played this week have generally been played in good spirits it"s just odd the lowest buy in attracts that sort of player, anyway I digress, this game has been affected by my inability to take my eyes of one of the waitresss, don"t know whether I want her to go on a break so I can concentrate on the game or just keep walking by me.

Can"t see me easing much more to this post unless I get really lucky, try and get tickets for Mirage tonight then rest required.

99 into KK yes I know but it happened, pretty much a continuation of the last 3 months, never to worry, worse things happen at sea.

[pokerpops]

Don"t let the *******s grind you down Bri.

You may be two all but there"s no tiebreak in the fifth set.




No, I don"t know what that means either