Bankroll building

2012-01-23T17:15:00.003-05:00

My itenerary for Vegas is...

Fly out at 6:05am Friday, January 27
Arrive 10:20am
Check in to Hotel/Casino
Venetian Deep Stack $350 tournament - Day1b
Cash at Venetian or Mirage if I bust
Day 2 of Venetian - Satellite WSOPC Caesar's Main Event
Cash game at Bellagio if no tournament
Day 3 Venetian Deep Stack - $350 if cash or tourney success so far
Cash game at Bellagio/Aria
Day 4 Cash game at Bellagio/Aria
Fly out at 11:00pm
Day 5 back home at 12:00pm (Noon)

Being busy at work leading up to Friday will help make the time go by quicker. Trying to scope out some good food to eat while I'm there. Flight cost $10...Room $215...hopefully poker make up for this and more.

It has been a while since I have played live away from Perryville. Probably created some bad habits so I will probably tighten up my play until I get settled in at each table.

2012-01-21T17:21:00.002-05:00

Another profitable night at Perryville on Thursday evening. Bought in for $300 and made a few plays to no avail and dwindled my stack to about $150. Pick up KK ...utg...and raise to $8. Loose player in late position makes it $38 after a few callers. Folds to me and I shove my stack. Quickly get a call by the 3 bettor and he wins with AA.

I rebuy another $300 and in the SB I pick up 99 and call a mid-position raise ($12) with a few callers in between. Flop was 983 with 2 hearts and everyone checks past original raiser and the button bets $50. I raise to $130 from the SB and all fold except button....he calls. Turn is Q of hearts which completes straight and flush but I can't fold with half my stack in pot, so I shove all-in ($150) and he deliberates for 30-40 seconds before calling.

River was an off suit 7. And I show the set of 9's. He shows 94 off suit with the 4 of hearts. Nice pot so now I'm back to even. I made the nut flush after playing a hand passively as 5 others were involved and I hoped someone else would flush as I led river. Got one caller for a 40% pot bet and now I'm ahead $250 and play even the rest of the night.

Off to Vegas next Friday!

2012-01-15T16:58:00.001-05:00

Graph of my play over the last year. Big spike was my weekend at Hollywood Casino in August.

2012-01-14T21:51:00.004-05:00

Forgot to add I am going to Vegas on the 27th and return home February 1st. The Venetian has it's Deep Stack series going on and I plan to play the Friday, 27th event. It's day 1b of a $345 buyin NL event. Should be a big purse...hope to run good.

The rest of the time I epect to play cash at Venetian, Bellagio, Mirage and maybe Caesars and Aria. Ill be staying at Bill's gamblin Hall where the drinking and eating is cheap. Still trying to convince my wife to go, but it looks like a solo trip as of now.

Game at local American Legion still remains a juicy game as I review my year from 2011. For a 1/2NL game it plays a little bigger as there are frequent straddles from $6-$15. The Mississippi straddle is allowed and is used almost exclusively on the button.

I profited $3660 in a little over 121 hours for a win rate of $30.23/hr. I had 3 losing months with the most being $975 in June and 9 winning months and the most $1535 in December. My largest winning session was $1245 on March 3rd and the largest losing session was $500 on June 16th.

The players have adjusted very little over the last couple of years other than they do 3 bet more PF when I open raise almost every pot I enter. With no straddle, my normal PF raise is to $7 or $8 and CBet $21 or $22. Cbet% is probably 50% or so and typically only when I flop equity or I'm playing post-flop versus 1-2 opponents. Very rarely do I have air and Cbet into a bunch of PF callers.

This past week I did get put into an awkward spot when someone 5Bet shoved effective $315 after I 4Bet KK to $73. He normally is very ABC and I have folded KK to him preflop on another occasion, but he has opened up his game in recent weeks versus me and our metagame has changed. I made the call and the flop was Q78...turn 10...river 4. He tabled AQ suited. Nice!!!

I was only able to play a little less than 2 hours this week and won $695 in that time. The game played short-handed the last hour or so and I just ran over the table. Probably won 40-50% of the pots and owned most of the $1 chips on the table at the end of the night. Lost fairly big pot at the end when I folded the nut flush at the river on a paired board. He showed KJ on a JJ5K7 board. He gave a speech on my turn bet and insta-raised my river bet. Pretty easy fold, but he showed me just to confirm.

Not sure why they show?

2012-01-14T19:51:00.005-05:00

Long time no post! The feds have taken away online poker which has left me little to write about. Despite not being able to play online I have been able to play a little more live than I had previously. We still have a local game that is very juicy and a few other local games in a nearby town. The casinos are 1.5-2 hours away and made a few more trips than usual to them...especially Hollywood Casino in Indiana.

Also played alot more 2/5 live than I have in the past as I have gained a new level of confidence ans look for more challenges and profits on the felt. The highlight of the year was a trip to Hollywood for the Indiana State Poker championships. I traveled up on a Sunday evening and planned to play Sunday night and a $265 Bounty tournament on Monday.

This event was in August and its now January so my recollection of most of the hands will be vague except for the last which I will remember for a long time. Upon arrival I put myself on the 1/2, 1/3 and 2/5 holdem lists. The 1/2 came open first and lost a little before my name was called for 2/5. I bought in for $1000 and in my third hand, I am dealt QQ and raise to $20. I get a few callers including the SB. Flop was below Q and the SB leads for $50 and I raise to $130. He 3 bets to $330 and I fold expecting to way behind. He never shows, so I'm down $150 pretty quick.

UTG on the first orbit and I limp with 55 and a late position raise to $25 gets 3 calls including me. Flop comes 55x and it gets checked around. Blank on turn and I check again and the guy who 3 bet me in the QQ hand bets $60. All fold to me and raise to $160. He flats and another blank on river and I bet $225 or so and he folded after much deliberation. I showed the quads and he opens up and lets me know he had a set in the earlier hand.

It's probably about midnight now and players are beginning to drop as we are the must move table. We get down to 5 and 6 handed and I take down some nice pots and lost one in mostly cooler situations. I lost a flush over flush situation where I raised PF and bet,bet, bet each street versus a short stack. Stack was about $700 at this point and raise AQ on button. SB called with AK and flop comes AQx and I bet each street with him calling me down each time for a big pot to put me back ahead for the night. (~$1100 stack)

About this time a younger player sits at the table 2-3 positions to my left with a full buyin of $1000. He quickly tried to become table captain but the deck continued to hit me in the head. We had moved the game to a $2/5 mandatory $10 straddle. I raised 76 from the button and the new guy calls with one other. Flop was 97x, they check and I bet $50-60 and the young guy calls. Turn was and over card and we both check. River was a 7...he checks I bet $100 and he raises to $250 and I quickly call. Not sure a raise would be profitable as I only get called by worse. He shows a bluff trying to rep the 7 and says, "nice hand!"

Another aggressive player sits with $1000, making us 6 handed and he on the left of the young aggressive player. The new player and I get locked up in a pot where I have the betting lead and make a small flush on the turn. The river is a blank and he check raises me with the naked A and I call. Advanced play by him in a short-handed game so I know I'm probably in a little over my head, but only because I'm not used to playing live at this level, but i love short-handed and want to keep testing myself since I'm ahead.

A few players come and go and we end up being 4-handed when the hand of the night goes down. I'm SB(~$1800)...Young guy has ~$1400in the BB and the other good player is CO with ~1500. The other player was the weakest at the table and had about ~$800 but played no part in this hand. CO raised to $30...button calls...I call with 78dd in SB and BB calls. $120 in pot and flop comes4c 5h 6c. I check, BB checks and CO continue bets $60...button folds...I raise to $170...BB raises to $400 and the CO goes nuts saying we are "bullying" and reluctantly folds after a 2 minute tirade. He slams his cards to table and walks about 10 feet away. I look down at my chips, do a count and announce all-in afterr about 30 seconds. BB asked the dealer if the casino allowed it to be run twice and the dealer said no. He reluctantly called off his stack and with no hesitation the dealer slams out the turn and river....6.....4. No clubs. My assumption with the way he called was that he was drawing but I still didnt like the board pairing twice. He mucks his cards and I take down a $3000 pot putting my stack around $3400.

Funny part was the CO folded 65 and would have made the nuts with the turn card. If the young guy in BB doesnt make raise...I get stuck some on this hand...buy I doubt I lose my whole stack.

So now we have a tilted guy because he folds...another player stuck $1000 and I have the biggest stack in the room playing NL. Taking down a few other pots I build up to $3800 when the floor comes to our saying I must move to the other table as they aren't full. They probably had $6000 on table combined, so I decided to leave as it was 2:30am and I planned on playing noon tournament the next day and i didnt have a hotel room yet. I finally get a room and go to sleep around 3.

The tournament is a $265 Bounty tournament with 130 or so runners. I make the final table with a short stack, but the funny part is I sit next to the young guy I busted the night before for a bout 3 hours toward the end off the tourney. Turns out he was and online cash player that now travels with a group of other players and he is the backer of the group.

He wound up making a min cash and two of his horses cashed with one makig the final 6. I busted 7th so I dont know what the horse's actual finish was. I had a big day at work on Tuesday and it was 1:00am on Tuesday...100 miles from home and the we have 7 players left. The TD says we can continue play or come back tomorrow at 2:00pm. All players must agree to continue though...and the damn chip leader wants to go to bed!!!

I somehow made it back the next day despite my needs at work and busted in 10 minutes as I was very short. Cashed in $1800 including bounties making it a very profitable trip!

Been a while...

2010-11-22T23:26:00.005-05:00

Been a while since my last post. Good results always seems to bring me back. Ahead a little over $3k with rakeback this month.

Playing 200nl and having good success against regulars and the fish. About the only thing I avoid is table full of regs.

Also having good success playing live in a local game. Playing small ball poker and applying pressure whenever possible. It's a very passive game and they always seem to spaz out at some point each night.

Big Pot

2010-03-08T19:30:00.001-05:00

http://www.pokerhandreplays.com/view.php/id/1601002

Live game get there...

2009-12-24T15:41:00.003-05:00

Played in our local 1/2 nl game last week and took down one of my largest pots in that game. I had played fairly tight most of the night except I get dealt AA, AA, JJ on three consecutive hands. I limp reraised the Aces in hand one and was called by a shortstack winning about a $150 pot. I raised to $25 after having 7-8 callers when I was the BB with AA. I got no callers and won a small pot. I found JJ in the same situation and made it $25 again getting 1 caller. Flop comes K 9 3 rainbow and I bet $55 and get smooth called. blank on turn and I check and he moves all in for $199. I know I'm going to fold, but I make it look like a struggle and show the J's. He shows 33 for a set. Good fold me!

The big hand came on the next orbit and I raise UTG+1 with 2h3h to $12 and get 7 callers (Yeah, I know). Flop comes Q94 with 1 heart and the BB leads for $15 in to about an $85 pot. I call hoping to get a draw of some sort on the turn, and everyone else calls. 5s hits on the turn and I am now open ended, but it puts 2 spades on board. BB bets $20 into a $200+ pot and again I call along with 5 others. 7 players see the river in a $350+ pot.

The river is the Ad and I now have the nuts...the SB leads out for $75 and 2 players fold and I tank it for a minute and push $259 all-in with everyone folding back to the BB. He thinks for a while and finally calls due to the fact there was $690 in the pot and he only has to call $184. 3.75/1. he only needs to make a correct call 1 out of 4.75 times or 21%.

He called with A9, and everyone gave me the bewildered look of, "how did you get there with that hand?"

My live play has been very good over the last 5 weeks as I have won almost $1800 at the casino and at the local 1/2 game. My online results have plummeted losing about $1500 in the worst run poker I have experienced online. I have moved back to 100nl and look to move back to 200nl when I win 10 buyins or so.

I do have some bonus money coming to me in the next few weeks with IronMan, rakeback and possibly cashing in some of my IronMan medals for cash. They would total almost $800 together...so I haven't lost near as much as it seems.

I never relized how big of boost to your bankroll it would be to be a sponsored pro for these online sites. 100% rakeback can amount to a large sum especially for the multi-tablers in the small to mid stakes games.

Happy New Year!!!

Learn to fold...

2009-11-18T22:02:00.007-05:00

I am running way above epectation this month even though I started almost 5 buyins in the hole on my first session of the month. I'm ahead $191.85 playing 50nl over 2165 hands. I have avoided any big pots with marginal holdings and have laid down some TPTK and over pairs to the board. This is easy to say and do at 50nl... but the competition gets tougher as I move back up to 200nl. My win rate is over 8ptbb/100 none the less...I'd like to see an extended run of that!

Played a tourney today

2009-11-16T21:48:00.003-05:00

Played a $3 rebuy tourney on full Tilt today. Finished 27th out of 1700+ but should have been much better. Flopped 2 pair and got most of my chips in against top pair and a open-ended straight draw. He got there on the turn and I blanked the river. All in on the next hand and I was out. Cashed for $60...also won another $58.85 at 50nl.

I remember why I dont play many tournaments. Played 6 hours for not much reward.

Colts Win!!!

2009-11-16T11:26:00.003-05:00

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/session/1323/replay/

Session this morning....winning $53.70.

Can you believe the best coach in the NFL would make blunder like going for a 4th and 2 on your own 28 under the circumstances of the game last night? I was totally shocked and felt as though it was about 30% that Manning and company score if the Pats punt. It is 5% if they get the first down. The only factor remaining is the chance of getting the first down.

If it is 50/50 then its definitely a punt situation...however I'm sure Belichick thought is 75/25 or greater which swings the math in favor of going for a first down. A first down results in (5%*25%) = 1.25% chance of the Colts winning....and failing on 4th down results in (.25*.80)=20%. 20%+1.25%<30% if they punt.

Belichick took the high variance route FTW and will be questioned for this call for the rest of the season. On paper it doesn't look so bad!

Go Colts!

2009-11-15T14:37:00.002-05:00

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/session/1320/replay/

Another win($72.15)...back ahead for the month.

Big NFL gamne tonight with the Colts hosting the Pats. Went to this game last year as Indy won. Alot at stake with these being the best teams in the AFC this year.

Bought tickets preseason for the Titans/Colts game...wish it woulda been this one!!! Go Colts!!!

Staking a player

2009-11-15T00:18:00.002-05:00

I am staking a player in a local 1/2 nl game that plays every Thursday evening. He was stuck $600 but had good $400 win last week. He plays with make-up and agreement once he gets on the profitable side is 50/50 the first $2000 profit...30/70 the second $2000 and 20/80 the last $2000. Once hes ahead the $6000 our stake is over.

He will make $4000 and I will make $2000 with not much risk for me a none for him. Players are normally pretty bad as we watched a certain regular lose ~$1500...$100 at a time! I'll be playing in the game on occasion, but he will play much more than me. I'm probably good for 7-8 hours a month and he will be closer to 20.

Computer Crash

2009-11-14T23:30:00.003-05:00

My laptop that I play 99% of my poker on crashed about a month ago. I took a week off before I bought a new one and haven't had the desire to play much because all of my data is still in the old unit. I've only played about 500 hands in the last 3 weeks and still don't have a great desire to play.

A few hands from last night a tonight...coolerville last night losing $218.55. I dropped to 50nl since I hadn't played in a while...

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/hand/70185/replay/

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/session/1313/replay/

tonight was better winning $150.35

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/session/1314/replay/

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/session/1315/replay/

2009 Main Event

2009-11-09T17:31:00.007-05:00

Unless Darvin Moon catches another good run of cards, I expect Joe Cada to win this years WSOP Main Event. The final table was crazy playing down to the final 2. The chip leader with 4 left busted 4th and the chip leader with 3 left busted 3rd. Suck-outs were everywhere and it seems these two were meant to play each other for the bracelet.

October to date...

2009-10-24T13:12:00.004-04:00

Results through October 23rd. Played alot of small stakes PLO (25) and have lost a little. Winnings have come from 200nl over 3500 hands. Collected $168.28 from rakeback this as well. Total winnings to date for October are $358.73.

I have 2 goals for the next year of improving my PLO game and moving up to 400nl. I am good winner throughout 2009 at 25PLO but I hope to move up to at least 100PLO by this time next year.

end of month - September results

2009-10-05T23:47:00.003-04:00

finished a $609 winner after being stuck early in the month.

Poker Replays

2009-09-30T16:02:00.001-04:00

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/session/1140/replay/

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/session/1141/replay/

http://www.stoxpoker.com/pokertools/session/1142/replay/

These hand history converters are pretty cool!!!

SInce July

2009-09-30T00:02:00.005-04:00

September

August

July

I have moved up to 200nl as of the end of August. I got stuck about $800 early but have come back ahead almost $500 since the move up. I've played almost 10k hands at the level. I had a tough time adjusting to the PF aggression, but seem to have a good handle on most situations now. Rakeback for July was $317.16...August $222.75 and thru September 28...$213.32

With rakeback, my mid-year IronMan bonus and winnings...I'm ahead $2218.53 since July 1.

finally going the right direction...

2009-07-22T23:50:00.003-04:00

Its been LONG TIME since my last post, and certainly no excuse being lazy. My record from March 1 - June 30 was loser on the poker side (694.34) but with rakeback $578.56, I only lose ($115.78). I also lost ($28.63) in tournament play March thru June.

Total losses come to ($144.41)...I didnt play as much as normal during this period as I only played 24423 hands during this time period. The month of July is diferent as I have been a very good winner and have played 12440 hands. I'm ahead $1262.10 plus rakeback of about $200 and a Ironaman bonus of $200. I have played exclusively at 100nl and think I'm about ready to take some shots at 200nl. Total winnings this month are almost $1700...with rakeback coming on Friday, it should eclipse that amount.

Be back soon!

February status...

2009-02-23T23:13:00.011-05:00

I haven't played as much this month as I expected. I have been sick the last week or so and took a full 5 days off from poker. I have played a lot more live than I have over the last 3-4 months with good success. I also played an $11 6-max tourney on FT today and won...$375 for first place.

So here are my profits through 23 days of play.

Live cash...$1046

Online NL cash....$355.25

Online PLO cash...$31.75

Online Tourneys...$364.20

Rakeback...$106.91

Total... $1840.61

Belterra Casino...

2009-02-08T13:47:00.008-05:00

My family was away from home last night, and I was able to go with a buddy to Belterra Casino about an hour and 30 minutes north just across the Ohio river in Indiana. I had been there a few times, but only on Mondays when the room was very slow. It was crowded with 10-12 tables playing 1/2 NL and 2/4 limit. WE put our names on the NL list and went to the casino floor and played craps for 30 minutes or so. We both won about $50 as I had the dice for 20 minutes, scoring 5-6 points. I think there were 4-5 different shooters in our time at the table and I was was the only person to score. Beginners luck, as I have little experience playing craps.

FInally our names are called and they sit us at different tables across the room from each other. n the first 2 orbits I am dealt, KK twice and QQ once, winning at showdown twice for $150 profit or so. The other hand I 3-bet Pre-flop with KK from the button, and took down a small pot.

So I get into my first big confrontation with about $420 in front of me. Most of the table was sitting with less than $200 in front of them except for an older man who had just busted a younger lady with the A high flush toher K high flush. He had a little over $900 from what I could count.

Two players limped from early position, older man limps and a young kid raised to $12 from the hijack (only had $75 behind) and make the call with A8 hearts from the button knowing most everyone else will join the pot getting good odds to call. So we go 5-handed to flop of 8,9,10 with two hearts giving me a huge draw. Everyone checks to me and I bet $45 expecting to take down the pot...I didn't pay attention to the action behind me, I just watched the original raiser, who eventually folded after a taking a few minutes to make a decision. When I play live, I always cap my cards with a dollar chip to use as a tip if I win the hand, and I push my cards to the dealer with the $1 chip on them as his tip. He looks at me and says, "what's this?"

Me: "your tip...I won the pot."

Dealer: "so you are not mucking your cards?"

Me: "No, didn't I win the pot?"

Dealer: "No, this gentleman raised to $145, which makes it $100 for you to stay,"

Me: "OK, hang on second, I am not out!"

Here is where the fireworks start. The older gentleman with the big stack had made it $145 and was now majorly PO'd that the dealer had not mucked my cards. He makes about a 2 minute scene with the dealer and then wants the floor to come over and make an official decision. With him making this big of a scene, there is no way he has QJ for the nut straight. I immediately decide he has 10,9 for top two pair. Its possible he has 10,8 or maybe 6,7 for the ignorant end of a straight, but I commit myself to think he specifically has 10,9.

The floor comes over, listening to the dealer explanation and both of our explanations, eventually ruling that my hand is still live. Within 10 seconds of his decision, I shipped all my chips to the middle for $361...forcing the older gentleman to call another another $261. If he has 10,9...I am about a 51/49 underdog...which means if players only occasionally make a fold here...this a very profitable play.

For me, him to make a call against my raise is extremely unprofitable as the only hand he is ahead of is my hand at 51/49... I could easily have a set or a straight and he would be a major underdog to either of those situations...about 82/17 underdog to that range of hands. He is actually dead if I have 10,10.

While trying to decide whether to make his call, he pointed fingers and yells at the dealer and floorman for not making the proper decision...making me more certain he has 10,9 and It seemed like he was going to fold. He started stacking chips and asked for the 2-3 time for the total to call. Politely the dealer said $261.

He made the call after about 10 minutes of explaining, arguing, pointing, and accusing the staff of not taking care of good customers...lol. He flipped over 10,9 spades and the dealer rolled the Q of hearts on the turn...I tabled my A8 hearts as the river bricked and the old man says..."You did all that with a pair of 8's?"

Me: "Yeah...thats all I had...Nice call!"

Starting with a $300 stack...I cashed in $1221 for a nice 4 hours of play!

Eventually my buddy moved to our table and he wins a $300+ pot on our last hand vs the old man. My buddy won about $150 after losing AA vs QQ for a $300+ pot all-in PF when the Q hit the river.

January results...

2009-02-06T18:45:00.003-05:00

Online Cash..... $919.70
Live Cash........ $375.00
Online Tourneys... $35.70
Live Tourneys...... $25.00
IronMan Bonus..... $325.00
Rakeback..... $357.21

January Total Profit... $1987.61

Ice Storm 2009

2009-02-02T13:51:00.007-05:00

AN ice storm shut down Danville, KY with an inch of ice and two inches of snow on top. Every tree had some damage after 24 hours of freezing rain. It was like a war zone and most everyone lost their electricity, and water as the pumping stations couldn't generate clean water. We are still under a boil water advisory, but luckily our power has been restored after 6 days without!

I did get to play online for an hour or so on Friday night as we spent the night with relatives in Harrodsburg.

Most of my time has been spent clearing trees and limbs from work and trying to keep our children entertained throughout this madness. Only getting to play on Friday caused me to miss IronMan status by one day.

Overall, January was a very good month for me...probably one of my best ever for cash game play. I will post my results in my next blog.

just like golf...

2009-01-23T10:50:00.006-05:00

Just like golf...poker makes you think you have it mastered and then it slaps you back to reality. My play since last post has been another rollercoaster...

Cash.... +94.05

Rakeback... +30.72

Ironman Bonus +325.00

Total... $449.77

Bankroll.... $9441.85

Cooler hands over the last 10 days...

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?site=fulltilt&id=10046452875&hash=513182466

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?site=fulltilt&id=10047128943&hash=513291101

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?site=fulltilt&id=10084536123&hash=520665230

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?site=fulltilt&id=10084363160&hash=520630435

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?site=fulltilt&id=10109210609&hash=525222149

stealing a pot...I had Ah8h

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?site=fulltilt&id=10108848401&hash=525158675

lucky flop...

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?site=fulltilt&id=10178902396&hash=537832799

Graph...

2009-01-13T19:04:00.003-05:00

Results since last graph...

Cash: -326.75 (I have a few sessions on my desktop not included in the graph)

Tournaments: +94.55

Rakeback: +349.53

Total: 117.33

Current bankroll...$8992.08

I should clear my $325 Ironman bonus in the next week which boosts me over $9300...I'm going to mix in some 200nl while I'm over the $9000 threshold. I also should be able to achieve Ironman status this month for the first time ever.

poker = rollercaster

2009-01-13T11:30:00.007-05:00

The last month has been a wild ride as I decided I was going to stay at 100nl for a while. I got off to a good start winning 4-5 buyins but went a downswing of about 16-17 buyins. After rakeback and bonuses, I was stuck about $900. SO I decided it was time to try something different. I watched a player on Stoxpoker megatable (16 tables) of 200nl Full Ring. AFter datamining the tables for a while, I actually played 10 tables at 200nl for about an hour and won $316. I have decided for the time being that Full RIng is the place for me until I have a good break from 6-max.

I have won another $446 from 100nl FR and cashed $60 in the IronMan gold freeroll on FullTilt. My bankroll is back around $9000 and I should clear my $325 end of the year bonus from FullTilt Ironman.

I have had a couple of bad beats to lower my winnings by quite a large amount...The following hand I'm not sure if I played this optimally because I know what my opponent has and I know he will never fold... I know he has a big pair (KK+) and should have I just check called the flop looking for the turn to brick before I move at the pot? I know I got my money in as a 70/30 fav, but I just hate losing big pots...especially at Full Ring!

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?site=fulltilt&id=9971660096&hash=498753015

Reading players and betting patterns...

2008-12-20T12:55:00.005-05:00

https://www.pokertableratings.com/replayer/index.php?player=birdiemachine&opponent=&site=fulltilt&hash=1IkrNaahGJdWhIyqg80V8mA%2BqVA2rihYg4BH%2FBxFRkZXsu9w%2B6jXmJ4%2FdJC1x0F9PXVjWohJ1U0TwPUky XmBgOCLsSWkzUKS

Check out hand #30 in this session. Going with a read due to his minimal 4 bet pre-flop. I had 5c6c in the small blind. He had been 4 bet PF 3-4 times in the last 5-6 orbits and folded to the 4 bets. His PFR was 28% and his steal % was near 60.

How often does this need to work to be profitable?

Video tinkering...

2008-12-18T15:54:00.002-05:00

Trying to figure out how to load video into the blog...but here are my results through December 18.

December poker results...

2008-12-16T12:45:00.005-05:00

Add another $100 or so for rakeback...so off to a good start the first half of the month!

1st tourney win on FullTilt!!!

2008-12-15T03:58:00.002-05:00

Ok it was a $2 tourney but a win is a win. I really don't play many tournaments and this is probably the level I should play, but it has been a while since I have won. I think I got a second on UB a few months ago

Fancy play syndrome...

2008-11-17T16:57:00.005-05:00

I watched a few training videos on Cardrunners earlier this month showing the transition from small stakes to mid stakes games. The instructor was WCGRider who is a successful young player.

He mulitabled (4 tables) at three different levels, 100nl, 200nl, 400nl. He talked alot about pre-flop play and how to use 3-bets, 4-bets and even 5-bets to increase action. I caught myself in this Fancy Play and found myself stuck about $900 in a short period of time.

In the last couple of years I have accumulated quite a few points on FullTilt which I have used to buy Fulltilt clothing such as T-shirts and sweatshirts. But I decided to use 5,000 points this month for a Stoxpoker training site membership for 1 month. I have tightened my game up some, but also try to exploit some situations by squeezing LAGs who "punish the limper" with a late position raise. I have called more in position and fold/raise my blinds more frequently. I am getting better at reading boards and assigning hand ranges so that I can more confidently barrell mutiple streets.

I really like the play of Dusty "Leatherass9" Schmidt and Hunter "beachjustice" Bick. They seem to do a great job of assigning hand ranges and explain well their thought processes in making these assignments.

I have recouped my losses and have moved back to a Fulltilt bankroll of $8874.75. I have mixed in some tournament play over the last month with very little success, but only due to awful beats...If I keep making the same plays and put myself in the same situations I will make a good score soon.

ANother note to add is that UB and Absolute have closed their sites to those that live in Kentucky until the legal action being pushed by Governor Beshear. I am cashing out everything from both sites and will hopefully use this to increase my live game bankroll. I should receive almost $2800 between the two sites.

UB Tournament...

2008-10-28T20:37:00.003-04:00

Final tabled a small buyin tourney on UB last night...finished 2nd for $159. Made a hero call to propel me to the chiplead with 30 players left.

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Seat 0: judgeboss ($19045)
Seat 1: own4life ($19715)
Seat 2: btthywrsuited ($26130) -
Seat 3: FLIPPER69420 ($4825) -
Seat 4: Pocket_Frog ($7325) -
Seat 5: Stenchmanov ($5650)
Seat 6: hi_ball ($8565)
Seat 8: IMALLINROB ($16065)
Seat 9: KingKongKilla ($8085)

PRE-FLOP:

FLIPPER69420 posts small blind $300
Pocket_Frog posts BIG blind $600
Dealt To: judgeboss

ANTE judgeboss ($75)
ANTE own4life ($75)
ANTE btthywrsuited ($75)
ANTE FLIPPER69420 ($75)
ANTE Pocket_Frog ($75)
ANTE Stenchmanov ($75)
ANTE hi_ball ($75)
ANTE IMALLINROB ($75)
ANTE KingKongKilla ($75)
FOLD Stenchmanov
FOLD hi_ball
FOLD IMALLINROB
FOLD KingKongKilla
RAISE judgeboss ($1525)
FOLD own4life
CALL btthywrsuited ($1525)
FOLD FLIPPER69420
FOLD Pocket_Frog

FLOP:

Pot: $4625

BET judgeboss ($2100)
RAISE btthywrsuited ($4200)
CALL judgeboss ($4200)

TURN:

Pot: $15125

CHECK judgeboss
CHECK btthywrsuited

RIVER:

Pot: $15125

CHECK judgeboss
BET btthywrsuited ($13025)
CALL judgeboss ($13025)

SHOWDOWN:
btthywrsuited:

judgeboss:

judgeboss collected $39075 from main pot with a pair of eights

SUMMARY:
Total pot: $39075 No rake is taken for this hand.

Final Board:

Seat 2: 6s 6h Qs 8d 9h: a pair of sixes. - Net Gain/Loss: ($-18825)

Seat 0: Jh 8h Qs 8d 9h: a pair of eights. - Net Gain/Loss: ($20250)

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Winter workouts...

2008-10-25T16:47:00.010-04:00

https://www.tableratings.com/replayer/index.php?player=birdiemachine&opponent=&site=fulltilt&hash=1IkrNaahGJdMlLllHtoSKao5tx3KnmGxd28ZUY%2F0NoDU9UF0RvOgxA7uiUxkwhAufrgqG6Q1%2FqTgkH3AOOT17iN7kTaeBl4E

Ahead $78.02 including rakeback since the last post...Bankroll up to $8880.47.

Play w/ Tiffany Michelle and Krazy Kanuck

2008-10-19T01:20:00.010-04:00

Played some 200nl full ring with Tiffany Michelle from this years WSOP and the online Pro Krazy Kanuck on UB.

Seat 0: Tiffany M ($789.50)
Seat 1: Hexonxonx ($0) Sitting Out
Seat 2: KrazyKanuck ($195.70)
Seat 3: shoeclerk ($100) Sitting Out
Seat 4: cbcdmd ($217.80) -
Seat 5: marisstella ($193) -
Seat 6: judgeboss ($200) -
Seat 7: randolfs ($112)
Seat 8: Jayzion ($170.05)
Seat 9: nate jizzle ($200)

PRE-FLOP:

marisstella posts small blind $1
judgeboss posts BIG blind $2
Dealt To: judgeboss

CALL randolfs ($2)
FOLD Jayzion
FOLD nate jizzle
FOLD Tiffany M
FOLD KrazyKanuck
FOLD cbcdmd
FOLD marisstella
RAISE judgeboss ($7)
CALL randolfs ($7)

FLOP:

Pot: $17

BET judgeboss ($12)
FOLD randolfs
UNCALLED judgeboss ($12)

judgeboss collected $13.75 from main pot

SUMMARY:
Total pot: $15. .50 jackpot contribution is raked Rake: $.75 is raked from a pot of 15. .50 jackpot contribution

Final Board:

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Seat 0: Tiffany M ($789.50)
Seat 1: Hexonxonx ($0) Sitting Out
Seat 2: KrazyKanuck ($195.70)
Seat 3: shoeclerk ($100) Sitting Out
Seat 4: cbcdmd ($217.80)
Seat 5: marisstella ($192) -
Seat 6: judgeboss ($206.75) -
Seat 7: randolfs ($105) -
Seat 8: Jayzion ($170.05)
Seat 9: nate jizzle ($200)

PRE-FLOP:

judgeboss posts small blind $1
randolfs posts BIG blind $2
Dealt To: judgeboss

FOLD Jayzion
FOLD nate jizzle
FOLD Tiffany M
CALL KrazyKanuck ($2)
FOLD cbcdmd
FOLD marisstella
CALL judgeboss ($2)
CHECK randolfs

FLOP:

Pot: $7

CHECK judgeboss
CHECK randolfs
CHECK KrazyKanuck

TURN:

Pot: $7

BET judgeboss ($4)
FOLD randolfs
FOLD KrazyKanuck
UNCALLED judgeboss ($4)

judgeboss collected $5.2 from main pot

SUMMARY:
Total pot: $6. .50 jackpot contribution is raked Rake: $.30 is raked from a pot of 6. .50 jackpot contribution

Final Board:

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Seat 0: Tiffany M ($756.50) -
Seat 1: Hexonxonx ($0) Sitting Out
Seat 2: KrazyKanuck ($210.55)
Seat 3: shoeclerk ($100) Sitting Out
Seat 4: cbcdmd ($217.80)
Seat 5: marisstella ($214.70)
Seat 6: judgeboss ($209.95)
Seat 7: randolfs ($102)
Seat 8: Jayzion ($161.05) -
Seat 9: nate jizzle ($198) -

PRE-FLOP:

nate jizzle posts small blind $1
Tiffany M posts BIG blind $2
Dealt To: judgeboss

RAISE KrazyKanuck ($7)
FOLD cbcdmd
FOLD marisstella
CALL judgeboss ($7)
FOLD randolfs
FOLD Jayzion
FOLD nate jizzle
FOLD Tiffany M

FLOP:

Pot: $17

BET KrazyKanuck ($12)
CALL judgeboss ($12)

TURN:

Pot: $41

CHECK KrazyKanuck
CHECK judgeboss

RIVER:

Pot: $41

CHECK KrazyKanuck
BET judgeboss ($22)
CALL KrazyKanuck ($22)

SHOWDOWN:
judgeboss:

KrazyKanuck:

judgeboss collected $81.5 from main pot with straight, ace high

SUMMARY:
Total pot: $85. .50 jackpot contribution is raked Rake: $3 is raked from a pot of 85. .50 jackpot contribution

Final Board:

Seat 6: Qh Ah Th Jc Kd: straight, ace high. - Net Gain/Loss: ($40.5)
Seat 2: Kc Ac Jc Kd Jh: two pair, kings and jacks. - Net Gain/Loss: ($-41)

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Seat 0: Tiffany M ($630.55)
Seat 1: JIGGAAAA ($200)
Seat 2: KrazyKanuck ($133.55) -
Seat 3: shoeclerk ($144) -
Seat 4: cbcdmd ($221.80) Sitting Out
Seat 5: marisstella ($219.40) Sitting Out
Seat 6: judgeboss ($334.45) -
Seat 7: randolfs ($64)
Seat 8: Jayzion ($256)
Seat 9: eking ($147)

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Seat 0: Tiffany M ($630.55) -
Seat 1: JIGGAAAA ($200) Sitting Out
Seat 2: KrazyKanuck ($134.55) -
Seat 3: shoeclerk ($146) -
Seat 4: cbcdmd ($221.80)
Seat 5: marisstella ($219.40)
Seat 6: judgeboss ($298.95)
Seat 7: randolfs ($100)
Seat 8: Jayzion ($256)
Seat 9: eking ($147)

PRE-FLOP:

KrazyKanuck posts small blind $1
shoeclerk posts BIG blind $2
Dealt To: judgeboss

FOLD cbcdmd
FOLD marisstella
RAISE judgeboss ($7)
CALL randolfs ($7)
FOLD Jayzion
FOLD eking
FOLD Tiffany M
FOLD KrazyKanuck
FOLD shoeclerk

FLOP:

Pot: $17

CHECK judgeboss
CHECK randolfs

TURN:

Pot: $17

BET judgeboss ($10)
CALL randolfs ($10)

RIVER:

Pot: $37

BET judgeboss ($19)
CALL randolfs ($19)

SHOWDOWN:
judgeboss:

MUCK randolfs

judgeboss collected $71.5 from main pot with flush, ace high

SUMMARY:
Total pot: $75. .50 jackpot contribution is raked Rake: $3 is raked from a pot of 75. .50 jackpot contribution

Final Board:

Seat 6: Qs As 5s 9s Ks: flush, ace high. - Net Gain/Loss: ($35.5)

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Seat 0: Tiffany M ($752.50)
Seat 1: Hexonxonx ($0) Sitting Out
Seat 2: KrazyKanuck ($157.55)
Seat 3: shoeclerk ($96)
Seat 4: cbcdmd ($231.80) -
Seat 5: marisstella ($212.70) -
Seat 6: judgeboss ($243.45) -
Seat 7: randolfs ($111)
Seat 8: Jayzion ($162.25)
Seat 9: eking ($150) Sitting Out

PRE-FLOP:

marisstella posts small blind $1
judgeboss posts BIG blind $2
Dealt To: judgeboss

FOLD randolfs
CALL Jayzion ($2)
FOLD Tiffany M
RAISE KrazyKanuck ($9)
FOLD shoeclerk
FOLD cbcdmd
FOLD marisstella
CALL judgeboss ($9)
CALL Jayzion ($9)

FLOP:

Pot: $32

CHECK judgeboss
CHECK Jayzion
CHECK KrazyKanuck

TURN:

Pot: $32

CHECK judgeboss
CHECK Jayzion
BET KrazyKanuck ($12)
CALL judgeboss ($12)
FOLD Jayzion

RIVER:

Pot: $56

BET judgeboss ($32)
FOLD KrazyKanuck
UNCALLED judgeboss ($32)

judgeboss collected $48.9 from main pot

SUMMARY:
Total pot: $52. .50 jackpot contribution is raked Rake: $2.60 is raked from a pot of 52. .50 jackpot contribution

Final Board:

FullTilt Bankroll is up to $8802.45 after a $500+ downswing last week. After another $1200 ($10k bankroll) in profit...I look to test the waters at 200nl. The aggression of opponents at 100nl has greatly increased since my start, but the play has been no better than at 50nl. I have a good base of player info by datamining the 100nl level. I use this info to help in my table selection.

Allen Cunningham session...

2008-10-08T22:53:00.001-04:00

This is a replay of the session at 400nl I played with Allen Cunningham...

https://www.tableratings.com/replayer/index.php?player=birdiemachine&opponent=&site=fulltilt&hash=1IkrNaahGJdYNnDHSwQzzXmNXOkXuIaYe%2BUBJym8IfpZV2gloKQjlwreCnwH%2B46UYUPnnwTXxozhOwcTsUauRmRgvQFT5SUJ

New informational poker website...

2008-10-07T14:35:00.004-04:00

Check out a website I have discovered in the last week. http://www.tableratings.com/ They provide many details for the most/least desirable tables being played in real time...Also provides win/loss for all players at 100nl and above.

https://www.tableratings.com/replayer/index.php?player=birdiemachine&opponent=&site=fulltilt&hash=1IkrNaahGJd7x99djM4Pc9ezC8SlJp5ELan%2Fm%2BGeIYFlg1azN8Fqt57Bd0Je2zhUK6TJja%2BrgLaNGIbJvm7VkULTASLdmgso

I think the above link will play a session from the other night...I will be using this instead of hand histories in the future.

Not giving up...

2008-10-05T18:26:00.010-04:00

When I play online, I almost always muti-table somewhere between 4 and 9 tables. My ability to recognize +EV situations by floating, multi-barrell bluffs and PF 3 and 4-betting is greatly increased when I play fewer tables. The use of PAHUD with Pokertracker is essential for anyone playing more than one table considering the player base in the low stakes games.

I have been fairly conservative in trying to steal pots as I have transitioned into 100NL, but with nearly $500 in winnings (including rakeback) over the last week, it is time to turn up the heat. I look to work on my floating situations and when the opportunity is best to steal pots in position.

I still believe play has been much weaker at 100nl than 50nl with another 800+ hands added over the last two days. I have won $173.60, and look to see an increase in rakeback as I have moved up in limits. Bankroll at $8408.60.

Not letting a player float me...

FullTiltPoker Game #8362911937: Table Moore (deep 6) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 17:39:28 ET - 2008/10/05
Seat 1: tumblestone1 ($120.65)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($191.95)
Seat 3: Kalle2012 ($111.25)
Seat 4: ToTO_on_tilt ($284.60)
Seat 5: JRusso1313 ($41.30)
Seat 6: JKGOLF ($90.40)
Kalle2012 posts the small blind of $0.50
ToTO_on_tilt posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jh Ad]
JRusso1313 folds
JKGOLF folds
JRusso1313 is sitting out
tumblestone1 has 15 seconds left to act
tumblestone1 raises to $3
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $3
Kalle2012 folds
ToTO_on_tilt folds
*** FLOP *** [Ks 4h 8c]
tumblestone1 has 15 seconds left to act
tumblestone1 checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine checks
*** TURN *** [Ks 4h 8c] [4s]
tumblestone1 bets $5
birdiemachine raises to $22.50 ...strong play usually represents the nuts or air.
tumblestone1 folds ...he is pretty deep, so I could double barrell if he calls
Uncalled bet of $17.50 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($16.65)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $17.50 Rake $0.85
Board: [Ks 4h 8c 4s]
Seat 1: tumblestone1 folded on the Turn
Seat 2: birdiemachine (button) collected ($16.65), mucked
Seat 3: Kalle2012 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: ToTO_on_tilt (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: JRusso1313 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: JKGOLF didn't bet (folded)

I need to remember to make notes of players and their poor play...This is probably my biggest weakness...not enough notes for specific past plays. My use of the PAHUD has valuable in recognizing players to bluff, by barrelling C-Bets or PF 3-bets with rags. Going back now to make notes on this player...

FullTiltPoker Game #8362756067: Table Moore (deep 6) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 17:27:53 ET - 2008/10/05
Seat 1: tumblestone1 ($117)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($105.55)
Seat 3: hawli ($79.40)
Seat 4: ToTO_on_tilt ($251.05)
Seat 5: JRusso1313 ($54.30)
Seat 6: T Almeida ($326.05)
tumblestone1 posts the small blind of $0.50
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $1
JRusso1313 posts $1
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Tc Td]
hawli calls $1
ToTO_on_tilt folds
JRusso1313 checks
T Almeida folds
tumblestone1 has 15 seconds left to act
tumblestone1 raises to $6 ...he was new to table, so I give credit for JJ+ or AK
birdiemachine calls $5
hawli calls $5
JRusso1313 folds
*** FLOP *** [9c 3d 6s]
tumblestone1 has 15 seconds left to act
tumblestone1 checks
birdiemachine checks ... gonna let one of the other players try to steal and evaluate after tumbblestone has folded.
hawli bets $19
tumblestone1 folds ...now I can move in...
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $76
hawli has 15 seconds left to act
hawli calls $54.40, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Tc Td]
hawli shows [6h Kh] ...HeeHaw!!!
Uncalled bet of $2.60 returned to birdiemachine
*** TURN *** [9c 3d 6s] [3s]
*** RIVER *** [9c 3d 6s 3s] [3h]
birdiemachine shows a full house, Threes full of Tens
hawli shows a full house, Threes full of Sixes
birdiemachine wins the pot ($162.80) with a full house, Threes full of Tens
hawli is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $165.80 Rake $3
Board: [9c 3d 6s 3s 3h]
Seat 1: tumblestone1 (small blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 2: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [Tc Td] and won ($162.80) with a full house, Threes full of Tens
Seat 3: hawli showed [6h Kh] and lost with a full house, Threes full of Sixes
Seat 4: ToTO_on_tilt didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: JRusso1313 folded before the Flop
Seat 6: T Almeida (button) didn't bet (folded)

Quick update...I played another 23 minutes tonight pushing my daily win to $416.10. It is the biggest winning day at cash games I have had since the Neteller left the US market. Bankroll now stands at $8651.10.

Play is different so far...

2008-10-02T22:35:00.007-04:00

My first 600 hands at 100nl seem much less aggressive than at 50nl. The sample size is too small to make an accurate judgement, but I have been 3-bet PF very little in comparison to 50NL. Even the post-flop play has been weak. I have tried to exercise better table selection when I sit at a table...maybe that has been a big reason for my success.

I won $122.45 in 198 hands tonight as I wanted to watch the VP debate. Bankroll moves to $8235.07.

I love this type of player...you may pay them at first, but keep betting for value when they can't draw to that flush, 2 pair or trips.

FullTiltPoker Game #8323176672: Table Matheson (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:12:49 ET - 2008/10/02
Seat 1: teddykgb212 ($106.95)
Seat 2: giorgos4 ($168.85)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($100)
Seat 4: icehawk ($416.65)
Seat 5: mrdeezle ($40)
Seat 6: Porkchop Expres ($107.65)
icehawk posts the small blind of $0.50
mrdeezle is sitting out
Porkchop Expres posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Td Tc]
teddykgb212 folds
giorgos4 calls $1
birdiemachine raises to $4.50
icehawk folds
Porkchop Expres folds
giorgos4 calls $3.50
*** FLOP *** [3s 5c Ts]
giorgos4 checks
birdiemachine bets $7
mrdeezle stands up
giorgos4 calls $7
*** TURN *** [3s 5c Ts] [8h]
giorgos4 checks
birdiemachine bets $15
giorgos4 calls $15
*** RIVER *** [3s 5c Ts 8h] [8c]
giorgos4 checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $32
giorgos4 has 15 seconds left to act
giorgos4 raises to $75 ...Nice!!!
birdiemachine calls $41.50, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $1.50 returned to giorgos4
*** SHOW DOWN ***
giorgos4 shows [8s 9s] three of a kind, Eights
birdiemachine shows [Td Tc] a full house, Tens full of Eights
birdiemachine wins the pot ($198.50) with a full house, Tens full of Eights
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $201.50 Rake $3
Board: [3s 5c Ts 8h 8c]
Seat 1: teddykgb212 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: giorgos4 showed [8s 9s] and lost with three of a kind, Eights
Seat 3: birdiemachine (button) showed [Td Tc] and won ($198.50) with a full house, Tens full of Eights
Seat 4: icehawk (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: mrdeezle is sitting out
Seat 6: Porkchop Expres (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #8323143188: Table Quadro (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:10:18 ET - 2008/10/02
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($100)
Seat 2: Ace Custis ($100)
Seat 3: Bardall ($114.10)
Seat 4: Babykillerface ($138.80)
Seat 5: kamrat_leo ($99.45)
Seat 6: davistabuff9 ($371.70)
kamrat_leo posts the small blind of $0.50
davistabuff9 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ad Ks]
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
Ace Custis folds
Bardall folds
Babykillerface folds
kamrat_leo calls $3
davistabuff9 folds
*** FLOP *** [2c 2d 7d]
kamrat_leo checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $5.50
kamrat_leo calls $5.50
*** TURN *** [2c 2d 7d] [Ah]
kamrat_leo checks
birdiemachine checks ...keeping pot small, also lets them bluff river
*** RIVER *** [2c 2d 7d Ah] [Jh]
kamrat_leo bets $19
birdiemachine calls $19 ....can't raise here as I probably only get called by a hand that beats me.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
kamrat_leo shows [As 6d] two pair, Aces and Twos
birdiemachine shows [Ad Ks] two pair, Aces and Twos
birdiemachine wins the pot ($54.15) with two pair, Aces and Twos
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $57 Rake $2.85
Board: [2c 2d 7d Ah Jh]
Seat 1: birdiemachine showed [Ad Ks] and won ($54.15) with two pair, Aces and Twos
Seat 2: Ace Custis didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Bardall didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: Babykillerface (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: kamrat_leo (small blind) showed [As 6d] and lost with two pair, Aces and Twos
Seat 6: davistabuff9 (big blind) folded before the Flop

Monthly progress...

2008-10-02T10:27:00.004-04:00

I have spent the last 9 months building my bankroll from $4k to $8k mainly playing 50nl and 25PLO with a little 100NL and 50PLO mixed in. I usually play 6max with a sprinkling of heads-up sessions. Very rarely have I played Full Ring. Below I am going to list my FullTilt Balance as I progressed from month to month...

January - $4000
February - $4993.45
March - $4733.70
April - $5394.75
May - $5390.80
June - $6587.17
July - $7067.54
August - $7078.22
Sept. - $7633.58
October - $8112.62

All of these numbers include bonuses, rakeback and win/loss for each month.

I only had one losing month with 2 other months basicly a wash. May was my best month as I won almost $1200. March was my worst losing $260.

Hands to note from last night...

FullTiltPoker Game #8310021055: Table Peak (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:49:56 ET - 2008/10/01
Seat 1: pelagius ($108.30)
Seat 2: laminhas2 ($100)
Seat 3: ensor22 ($100)
Seat 4: TergisMiserorum ($190.05)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($100)
Seat 6: kute_babe_87 ($93.60)
laminhas2 posts the small blind of $0.50
ensor22 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [4h 3h]
TergisMiserorum has 15 seconds left to act
TergisMiserorum folds
ensor22 has been disconnected
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
kute_babe_87 calls $3.50
pelagius folds
laminhas2 adds $0.50
laminhas2 folds
ensor22 has reconnected
ensor22 has 15 seconds left to act
ensor22 calls $2.50
*** FLOP *** [Jh 2h Qs]
ensor22 bets $10
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $10...figure he has at least 2 pair and don't want to raise and get blown off my draw.
kute_babe_87 has 15 seconds left to act
kute_babe_87 folds
*** TURN *** [Jh 2h Qs] [8h]
ensor22 has been disconnected
ensor22 has 15 seconds left to act
ensor22 has reconnected
ensor22 has 15 seconds left to act
ensor22 checks
birdiemachine checks ...keeping pot smaller and I probably only have one street of value.
*** RIVER *** [Jh 2h Qs 8h] [Ts]
ensor22 checks
birdiemachine bets $19 ...bad card but I have to bet to get some value...he can fold more of his range as it doesn't beat much.
ensor22 calls $19 ....luckily I get the call
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [4h 3h] a flush, Jack high
ensor22 mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($66) with a flush, Jack high
ensor22 adds $32.50
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $69 Rake $3
Board: [Jh 2h Qs 8h Ts]
Seat 1: pelagius (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: laminhas2 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: ensor22 (big blind) mucked [Qc Jd] - two pair, Queens and Jacks
Seat 4: TergisMiserorum didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine showed [4h 3h] and won ($66) with a flush, Jack high
Seat 6: kute_babe_87 folded on the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #8310373704: Table Egret (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:15:34 ET - 2008/10/01
Seat 1: magicsteamers ($96.95)
Seat 2: Killer Coleen ($145.45)
Seat 3: ensor22 ($131.10)
Seat 4: FISHNABARREL420 ($101.50)
Seat 5: roflpwn ($100)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($100)
Killer Coleen posts the small blind of $0.50
ensor22 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qh Qd]
FISHNABARREL420 raises to $4
birdiemachine raises to $14.50 ...this was my third 3-bet in less than 30 hands
magicsteamers folds
Killer Coleen has 15 seconds left to act
Killer Coleen has requested TIME ...usually an indicator of a big hand QQ+...Maybe AKs...her stats were 12/9 through 30 hands so I give her major credit.
Killer Coleen raises to $40 ...there she goes, all I can do now is push/fold...call/fold is not an option.
ensor22 folds
FISHNABARREL420 has 15 seconds left to act
FISHNABARREL420 adds $2.50
FISHNABARREL420 folds
birdiemachine adds $14.50
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $25.50 returned to Killer Coleen
Killer Coleen mucks
Killer Coleen wins the pot ($34)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $34 Rake $0
Seat 1: magicsteamers (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Killer Coleen (small blind) collected ($34), mucked
Seat 3: ensor22 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: FISHNABARREL420 folded before the Flop
Seat 5: roflpwn is sitting out
Seat 6: birdiemachine folded before the Flop

Time to move up...

2008-09-30T23:12:00.010-04:00

I have won $41.60 since September 23 and have received another $51.30 in rakeback. I should get another $50 or so by Friday from rakeback. My FullTilt bankroll now stands at $8092.67.

The last week has been a total rollercoaster as I had lost about $350 Tuesday-Sunday but won it all back and added a little on Monday and today. I'm making a move to 100nl and I may use some of my Ironman medals to buy another $100 cash. 600 medals equals $100 and I have about 900. If I get off to a good start at 100nl I will wait and cash in my medals at the 1600 level for $300.

FullTiltPoker Game #8232390384: Table Tropicana (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 9:22:17 ET - 2008/09/26
Seat 1: gotzenutz ($20)
Seat 2: dead21out ($13.25)
Seat 3: Johann0r ($63.85)
Seat 4: 3mac23 ($19)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($66.20)
Seat 6: almostcutmyear ($57.55)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
almostcutmyear posts the big blind of $0.50
gotzenutz posts $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ts Tc]
gotzenutz checks
dead21out folds
Johann0r raises to $2.25
3mac23 folds
birdiemachine calls $2
almostcutmyear has 15 seconds left to act
almostcutmyear folds
gotzenutz calls $1.75
*** FLOP *** [3d 7d 4s]
birdiemachine checks
gotzenutz checks
Johann0r bets $4
birdiemachine calls $4
gotzenutz folds
*** TURN *** [3d 7d 4s] [6c]
birdiemachine checks
Johann0r has 15 seconds left to act
Johann0r checks
*** RIVER *** [3d 7d 4s 6c] [3s]
birdiemachine bets $9
Johann0r raises to $57.60, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $48.60 ...not sure why I called this...I don't beat anything other than 67...maybe 88 or 99, but they don't make this play.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Johann0r shows [7s 7h] a full house, Sevens full of Threes
birdiemachine mucks
Johann0r wins the pot ($127.45) with a full house, Sevens full of Threes
birdiemachine adds $47.65
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $130.45 Rake $3
Board: [3d 7d 4s 6c 3s]
Seat 1: gotzenutz folded on the Flop
Seat 2: dead21out didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Johann0r showed [7s 7h] and won ($127.45) with a full house, Sevens full of Threes
Seat 4: 3mac23 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine (small blind) mucked [Ts Tc] - two pair, Tens and Threes
Seat 6: almostcutmyear (big blind) folded before the Flop

Gotta throw in the occasional 4-bet with junk to keep them honest...

FullTiltPoker Game #8227129553: Table Kind (deep 6) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:03:58 ET - 2008/09/25
Seat 1: MyAquarium ($56.20)
Seat 2: PekeyBo ($15)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($51.95)
Seat 4: gabry morcy ($232.40)
Seat 5: LarryGreenstein ($68.55)
Seat 6: xeN1337 ($79.35)
xeN1337 posts the small blind of $0.25
MyAquarium posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jd Kd]
PekeyBo folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
gabry morcy has 15 seconds left to act
gabry morcy folds
LarryGreenstein folds
xeN1337 raises to $5.75
MyAquarium folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $17
xeN1337 has 15 seconds left to act
xeN1337 raises to $51.50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
PekeyBo: maybe because its not late in the United States &$$!hole.
birdiemachine has requested TIME
birdiemachine adds $15.05
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $34.50 returned to xeN1337
xeN1337 mucks
xeN1337 wins the pot ($34.50)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $34.50 Rake $0
Seat 1: MyAquarium (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: PekeyBo didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: birdiemachine folded before the Flop
Seat 4: gabry morcy didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: LarryGreenstein (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: xeN1337 (small blind) collected ($34.50), mucked

Tried to get too cute here...let him catch me...

FullTiltPoker Game #8200748042: Table Bangle (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:08:57 ET - 2008/09/23
Seat 1: Zlamhand ($19.20)
Seat 2: tommy-3-guns ($27.85)
Seat 3: bustogusto ($94.20), is sitting out
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($55.90)
Seat 5: davistabuff9 ($52)
Seat 6: allyasia ($68.05)
allyasia posts the small blind of $0.25
Zlamhand posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [As Ah]
tommy-3-guns calls $0.50
birdiemachine raises to $2.25
davistabuff9 has 15 seconds left to act
davistabuff9 calls $2.25
allyasia folds
Zlamhand folds
tommy-3-guns calls $1.75
*** FLOP *** [Tc 3s 5s]
tommy-3-guns checks
birdiemachine bets $5.50
davistabuff9 calls $5.50
tommy-3-guns folds
*** TURN *** [Tc 3s 5s] [3d]
birdiemachine checks
davistabuff9 checks
*** RIVER *** [Tc 3s 5s 3d] [8d]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $12.50
davistabuff9 has 15 seconds left to act
davistabuff9 raises to $44.25, and is all in
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $31.75
*** SHOW DOWN ***
davistabuff9 shows [8s 8h] a full house, Eights full of Threes
birdiemachine mucks
davistabuff9 wins the pot ($104) with a full house, Eights full of Threes
birdiemachine adds $46.10
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $107 Rake $3
Board: [Tc 3s 5s 3d 8d]
Seat 1: Zlamhand (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: tommy-3-guns folded on the Flop
Seat 3: bustogusto is sitting out
Seat 4: birdiemachine mucked [As Ah] - two pair, Aces and Threes
Seat 5: davistabuff9 (button) showed [8s 8h] and won ($104) with a full house, Eights full of Threes
Seat 6: allyasia (small blind) folded before the Flop

Just a cooler...

FullTiltPoker Game #8190612778: Table Drew (deep 6) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 6:32:24 ET - 2008/09/23
Seat 1: nsdclan ($119.50)
Seat 2: tttnow ($43.60)
Seat 3: Hurren ($49)
Seat 4: Grocken ($155.85)
Seat 5: snuffem ($98.05)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($50)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
nsdclan posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ah Ad]
tttnow has 15 seconds left to act
tttnow calls $0.50
Hurren folds
Grocken folds
snuffem folds
birdiemachine raises to $2.50
nsdclan folds
Hurren stands up
Kari_martinez sits down
tttnow has 15 seconds left to act
tttnow calls $2
*** FLOP *** [Kh 5s 5h]
Kari_martinez adds $50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $3.50
tttnow calls $3.50
*** TURN *** [Kh 5s 5h] [Qs]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $7
tttnow has 15 seconds left to act
tttnow calls $7
*** RIVER *** [Kh 5s 5h Qs] [2s]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $37, and is all in
tttnow calls $30.60, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $6.40 returned to birdiemachine
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [Ah Ad] two pair, Aces and Fives
tttnow shows [5c 5d] four of a kind, Fives
tttnow wins the pot ($84.70) with four of a kind, Fives
birdiemachine adds $43.60
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $87.70 Rake $3
Board: [Kh 5s 5h Qs 2s]
Seat 1: nsdclan (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: tttnow showed [5c 5d] and won ($84.70) with four of a kind, Fives
Seat 3: Hurren didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: Grocken didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: snuffem (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [Ah Ad] and lost with two pair, Aces and Fives

Can it be?!?!

2008-09-22T21:29:00.007-04:00

I have played 6000+ hands since my last update and have lost $6.95 playing NL and PLO at various levels from $25 to $100 buyin. I have received $224.22 in rakeback to put my bankroll at $7999.77.

I received some good news from UB today...I may be able to link my UB "birdymachine" account to rakeback since I have been inactive for a while. This would be great as I have almost $600 in bonus money left on the account as well. This account became dormant during the Neteller closing because I didn't have much on there and couldn't put more on.

I have not run very well over the last two weeks, but I have only lost a few $$. A good sign I hope for the future...

FullTiltPoker Game #8091392288: Table Greycrest (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:47:39 ET - 2008/09/15
Seat 1: yndas68 ($129.60)
Seat 2: twochas ($15.50)
Seat 3: Blantons ($62.20)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($54.60)
Seat 5: DroneMan84 ($51.55)
Seat 6: Mr_Fluffles ($50)
DroneMan84 posts the small blind of $0.25
Mr_Fluffles posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Kh Ks]
yndas68 folds
yndas68 stands up
twochas calls $0.50
Blantons raises to $2.25
birdiemachine raises to $8.50
DroneMan84 folds
Mr_Fluffles folds
twochas folds
Blantons has 15 seconds left to act
Blantons raises to $21
birdiemachine calls $12.50
*** FLOP *** [9d Js 2d]
Blantons bets $41.20, and is all in
babounne114 sits down
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
babounne114 adds $11.45
birdiemachine calls $33.60, and is all in
Blantons shows [Ac Ah]
birdiemachine shows [Kh Ks]
Uncalled bet of $7.60 returned to Blantons
*** TURN *** [9d Js 2d] [7c]
*** RIVER *** [9d Js 2d 7c] [6h]
Blantons shows a pair of Aces
birdiemachine shows a pair of Kings
Blantons wins the pot ($107.45) with a pair of Aces
birdiemachine adds $50
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $110.45 Rake $3
Board: [9d Js 2d 7c 6h]
Seat 1: yndas68 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: twochas folded before the Flop
Seat 3: Blantons showed [Ac Ah] and won ($107.45) with a pair of Aces
Seat 4: birdiemachine (button) showed [Kh Ks] and lost with a pair of Kings
Seat 5: DroneMan84 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: Mr_Fluffles (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #8078016313: Table Jacob (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:40:13 ET - 2008/09/14
Seat 1: CherryChaps ($25.15), is sitting out
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 3: idoubledonk ($50)
Seat 4: TiltyMcSteam ($78.35)
Seat 5: musclemarinara ($53.90)
Seat 6: guitarizt ($50)
TiltyMcSteam posts the small blind of $0.25
musclemarinara posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qh Qc]
guitarizt folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
idoubledonk folds
TiltyMcSteam raises to $5.75
musclemarinara folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $16
TiltyMcSteam raises to $78.35, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $34, and is all in
TiltyMcSteam shows [Ts Th]
birdiemachine shows [Qh Qc]
Uncalled bet of $28.35 returned to TiltyMcSteam
*** FLOP *** [Ah 9c 2s]
*** TURN *** [Ah 9c 2s] [Td]
*** RIVER *** [Ah 9c 2s Td] [4s]
TiltyMcSteam shows three of a kind, Tens
birdiemachine shows a pair of Queens
TiltyMcSteam wins the pot ($97.50) with three of a kind, Tens
CherryChaps has returned
birdiemachine adds $50
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $100.50 Rake $3
Board: [Ah 9c 2s Td 4s]
Seat 1: CherryChaps is sitting out
Seat 2: birdiemachine showed [Qh Qc] and lost with a pair of Queens
Seat 3: idoubledonk (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: TiltyMcSteam (small blind) showed [Ts Th] and won ($97.50) with three of a kind, Tens
Seat 5: musclemarinara (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: guitarizt didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #8136406819: Table Balsam (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 8:53:14 ET - 2008/09/19
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($93.35)
Seat 2: LacieK ($54.15)
Seat 3: Zeke-68 ($19.75)
Seat 4: nsddevil ($61.45)
Seat 5: SERG27 ($12.05)
Seat 6: tyfoldnextime ($31.55)
Zeke-68 posts the small blind of $0.25
nsddevil posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5d 5h]
SERG27 calls $0.50
tyfoldnextime folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $0.50
LacieK folds
Zeke-68 folds
nsddevil checks
*** FLOP *** [2c Js 5c]
LacieK stands up
nsddevil bets $1.50
SERG27 folds
fakeplasticlife adds $50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $6.25
nsddevil raises to $18.50
birdiemachine raises to $57.25
nsddevil raises to $60.95, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $3.70
nsddevil shows [Tc Jc]
birdiemachine shows [5d 5h]
*** TURN *** [2c Js 5c] [Kd]
*** RIVER *** [2c Js 5c Kd] [Ac]
nsddevil shows a flush, Ace high
birdiemachine shows three of a kind, Fives
nsddevil wins the pot ($120.65) with a flush, Ace high
birdiemachine adds $18.10
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $123.65 Rake $3
Board: [2c Js 5c Kd Ac]
Seat 1: birdiemachine showed [5d 5h] and lost with three of a kind, Fives
Seat 2: LacieK (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Zeke-68 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: nsddevil (big blind) showed [Tc Jc] and won ($120.65) with a flush, Ace high
Seat 5: SERG27 folded on the Flop
Seat 6: tyfoldnextime didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #8136657514: Table Balsam (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 9:32:36 ET - 2008/09/19
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($50.45)
Seat 2: fakeplasticlife ($93.40)
Seat 3: rokuro909 ($50)
Seat 4: nsddevil ($103.70)
Seat 5: thecurv ($10)
Seat 6: tyfoldnextime ($42.20)
tyfoldnextime posts the small blind of $0.25
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5s Js]
fakeplasticlife folds
nsddevil folds
thecurv folds
tyfoldnextime calls $0.25
birdiemachine checks
*** FLOP *** [6s 4s 7d]
tyfoldnextime bets $0.50
birdiemachine raises to $2.50
tyfoldnextime calls $2
*** TURN *** [6s 4s 7d] [9s]
tyfoldnextime checks
birdiemachine bets $3
tyfoldnextime calls $3
*** RIVER *** [6s 4s 7d 9s] [6d]
tyfoldnextime bets $12
birdiemachine calls $12
*** SHOW DOWN ***
tyfoldnextime shows [4d 4c] a full house, Fours full of Sixes
birdiemachine mucks
tyfoldnextime wins the pot ($34.20) with a full house, Fours full of Sixes
birdiemachine adds $17.55
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $36 Rake $1.80
Board: [6s 4s 7d 9s 6d]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (big blind) mucked [5s Js] - a flush, Jack high
Seat 2: fakeplasticlife didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: rokuro909 is sitting out
Seat 4: nsddevil didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: thecurv (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: tyfoldnextime (small blind) showed [4d 4c] and won ($34.20) with a full house, Fours full of Sixes

I didn't play this hand very well...should have been able to fold.

FullTiltPoker Game #8136600200: Table Panorama (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 9:23:42 ET - 2008/09/19
Seat 1: moergh ($66.95)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($56.70)
Seat 3: XleprechaunX ($99.50)
Seat 4: jos22 ($53.35)
Seat 5: Traveller4 ($58.15)
Seat 6: karl5555 ($52)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
XleprechaunX posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9s 9d]
jos22 folds
Traveller4 folds
karl5555 folds
moergh folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.50
XleprechaunX calls $1
*** FLOP *** [7d 7s 5s]
birdiemachine bets $2
XleprechaunX raises to $5
birdiemachine calls $3
*** TURN *** [7d 7s 5s] [5c]
birdiemachine checks
XleprechaunX bets $7
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $21.50
XleprechaunX has 15 seconds left to act
XleprechaunX has requested TIME
XleprechaunX calls $14.50
*** RIVER *** [7d 7s 5s 5c] [8d]
birdiemachine bets $28.70, and is all in
XleprechaunX calls $28.70
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [9s 9d] two pair, Nines and Sevens
XleprechaunX shows [Ad 5h] a full house, Fives full of Sevens
XleprechaunX wins the pot ($110.40) with a full house, Fives full of Sevens
birdiemachine adds $50
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $113.40 Rake $3
Board: [7d 7s 5s 5c 8d]
Seat 1: moergh (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [9s 9d] and lost with two pair, Nines and Sevens
Seat 3: XleprechaunX (big blind) showed [Ad 5h] and won ($110.40) with a full house, Fives full of Sevens
Seat 4: jos22 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: Traveller4 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: karl5555 didn't bet (folded)

Overplayed this a bit, but it doesn't upset me...just a cooler.

FullTiltPoker Game #8077961273: Table Swale (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:35:54 ET - 2008/09/14
Seat 1: FastET69 ($64.50)
Seat 2: druthestu77 ($33.35)
Seat 3: ken2506 ($26.55)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 5: Jacktwelve ($83.15)
Seat 6: BLINKY338 ($47.20)
Jacktwelve posts the small blind of $0.25
BLINKY338 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ks Qd]
FastET69 folds
druthestu77 folds
ken2506 folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
ken2506 stands up
Jacktwelve folds
BLINKY338 calls $1.25
*** FLOP *** [Qh 9h 7c]
BLINKY338 bets $6
birdiemachine raises to $21.75
BLINKY338 calls $15.75
*** TURN *** [Qh 9h 7c] [8h]
BLINKY338 checks
birdiemachine bets $26.50, and is all in
BLINKY338 calls $23.70, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Ks Qd]
BLINKY338 shows [Ad Qs]
Uncalled bet of $2.80 returned to birdiemachine
*** RIVER *** [Qh 9h 7c 8h] [3s]
birdiemachine shows a pair of Queens
BLINKY338 shows a pair of Queens
BLINKY338 wins the pot ($91.65) with a pair of Queens
birdiemachine adds $47.20
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $94.65 Rake $3
Board: [Qh 9h 7c 8h 3s]
Seat 1: FastET69 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: druthestu77 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: ken2506 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: birdiemachine (button) showed [Ks Qd] and lost with a pair of Queens
Seat 5: Jacktwelve (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: BLINKY338 (big blind) showed [Ad Qs] and won ($91.65) with a pair of Queens

Figured he had a big K...Turn card locked me in...

FullTiltPoker Game #8063966315: Table Popolo (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:10:58 ET - 2008/09/13
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 2: T Almeida ($108.65), is sitting out
Seat 3: Nwodwols ($80.15)
Seat 4: captwayne17 ($38.15)
Seat 5: macallano ($45.90)
Seat 6: Walkanator ($51.85)
captwayne17 posts the small blind of $0.25
macallano posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Kh 5h]
Walkanator folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
Nwodwols folds
captwayne17 calls $1.50
macallano folds
*** FLOP *** [8d Ks 4h]
captwayne17 bets $4
birdiemachine calls $4
*** TURN *** [8d Ks 4h] [5s]
captwayne17 bets $12
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $12
*** RIVER *** [8d Ks 4h 5s] [9h]
captwayne17 bets $20.40, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $20.40
*** SHOW DOWN ***
captwayne17 shows [4d 4c] three of a kind, Fours
birdiemachine mucks
captwayne17 wins the pot ($73.80) with three of a kind, Fours
birdiemachine adds $38.15
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $76.80 Rake $3
Board: [8d Ks 4h 5s 9h]
Seat 1: birdiemachine mucked [Kh 5h] - two pair, Kings and Fives
Seat 2: T Almeida is sitting out
Seat 3: Nwodwols (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: captwayne17 (small blind) showed [4d 4c] and won ($73.80) with three of a kind, Fours
Seat 5: macallano (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: Walkanator didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #8063932212: Table Popolo (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:08:02 ET - 2008/09/13
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 2: T Almeida ($108.65)
Seat 3: Nwodwols ($65.30)
Seat 4: captwayne17 ($35.65)
Seat 5: macallano ($46.80)
Seat 6: Walkanator ($50)
captwayne17 posts the small blind of $0.25
macallano posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qd Qs]
Walkanator folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
T Almeida folds
Nwodwols raises to $6
captwayne17 folds
macallano folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $16.50
Nwodwols calls $10.50
*** FLOP *** [2d Ac 4d]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine checks
Nwodwols bets $48.80, and is all in
birdiemachine adds $16.50
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $48.80 returned to Nwodwols
Nwodwols mucks
Nwodwols wins the pot ($32.10)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $33.75 | Rake $1.65
Board: [2d Ac 4d]
Seat 1: birdiemachine folded on the Flop
Seat 2: T Almeida didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Nwodwols (button) collected ($32.10), mucked
Seat 4: captwayne17 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: macallano (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: Walkanator didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #8064323462: Table St Rose (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:40:15 ET - 2008/09/13
Seat 1: Robb Banks207 ($50.90)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($53.65)
Seat 3: IUhoops5 ($17.50)
Seat 5: doublewinger ($58.10)
Seat 6: T Almeida ($53.65)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
IUhoops5 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Kh As]
doublewinger folds
T Almeida folds
Robb Banks207 folds
birdiemachine raises to $2
IUhoops5 calls $1.50
*** FLOP *** [5d 4d 3h]
birdiemachine bets $2.50
SmallMoves sits down
SmallMoves adds $23.60
IUhoops5 raises to $11.50
birdiemachine raises to $51.65, and is all in
IUhoops5 calls $4, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Kh As]
IUhoops5 shows [6d 6h]
Uncalled bet of $36.15 returned to birdiemachine
*** TURN *** [5d 4d 3h] [6s]
*** RIVER *** [5d 4d 3h 6s] [8d]
birdiemachine shows Ace King high
IUhoops5 shows three of a kind, Sixes
IUhoops5 wins the pot ($33.25) with three of a kind, Sixes
birdiemachine adds $13.85
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $35 | Rake $1.75
Board: [5d 4d 3h 6s 8d]
Seat 1: Robb Banks207 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [Kh As] and lost with Ace King high
Seat 3: IUhoops5 (big blind) showed [6d 6h] and won ($33.25) with three of a kind, Sixes
Seat 5: doublewinger didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: T Almeida didn't bet (folded)

Small bump in the road...

2008-09-11T22:59:00.007-04:00

I am using the trial version of Poker Tracker 3 on my desktop computer. It doesn't work well with Vista ...so I have not taken the time to figure it out for my laptop.

Stats for 1146 hands...

Since my last post, I am up $25.32 mainly due to a bad run at 50PLO 4 or 5 days ago. I lost $225 in about 90 minutes of play. I was was either outdrawn or could never catch up on my big drawing hands. It set my bankroll back near $7550, but I have recouped my losses and look to get my rakeback, $144.70, in the next day or two.

Rakebreak is changing their disbursement schedule to weekly this week and I'm not sure if I will get my September rakeback as well or not...if so, I should be very near $8000 as I currently stand at $7782.50.

Hard to beat two draws but I actually lose to both here...nice third place finish in a $112 pot...

FullTiltPoker Game #8021932991: Table Tropicana (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:05:28 ET - 2008/09/10
Seat 1: FlushDepot ($9.65)
Seat 2: mnoel117 ($59.85)
Seat 3: janice2222 ($40)
Seat 4: Fewree ($50)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($66.70)
Seat 6: idoubledonk ($57.80), is sitting out
janice2222 has been disconnected
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
FlushDepot posts the big blind of $0.50
5 seconds left to act
janice2222 is sitting out
Time has expired
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9d 9s]
mnoel117 raises to $1
Fewree calls $1
birdiemachine calls $0.75
FlushDepot calls $0.50
*** FLOP *** [Kh 7h 9c]
birdiemachine checks
FlushDepot checks
mnoel117 bets $2
Fewree calls $2
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $13
FlushDepot calls $8.65, and is all in
mnoel117 folds
Fewree calls $11
*** TURN *** [Kh 7h 9c] [6d]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $52.70, and is all in
Fewree has 15 seconds left to act
janice2222 has reconnected
Fewree calls $36, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [9d 9s]
FlushDepot shows [Tc 8d]
Fewree shows [Qh Jh]
Uncalled bet of $16.70 returned to birdiemachine
*** RIVER *** [Kh 7h 9c 6d] [Th]
birdiemachine shows three of a kind, Nines
Fewree shows a flush, King high
Fewree wins the side pot ($80.25) with a flush, King high
FlushDepot shows a straight, Ten high
Fewree wins the main pot ($30.40) with a flush, King high
janice2222 has been disconnected
FlushDepot is sitting out
birdiemachine adds $33.30
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $112.65 Main pot $31.95. Side pot $80.70. Rake $2
Board: [Kh 7h 9c 6d Th]
Seat 1: FlushDepot (big blind) showed [Tc 8d] and lost with a straight, Ten high
Seat 2: mnoel117 folded on the Flop
Seat 3: janice2222 is sitting out
Seat 4: Fewree (button) showed [Qh Jh] and won ($110.65) with a flush, King high
Seat 5: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [9d 9s] and lost with three of a kind, Nines
Seat 6: idoubledonk is sitting out

PLO heater...

2008-09-01T08:45:00.003-04:00

PLO25 has been very profiatble this month as well as I won $123.60 in 71 minutes of play last night. I ran very well and got action on most all of my big hands. FullTilt Bankroll is up to $7757.18. I made quads three times and a straight flush versus the nut flush which always helps.

FullTiltPoker Game #7885234326: Table Delhi (6 max) - $0.10/$0.25 - Pot Limit Omaha Hi - 0:26:18 ET - 2008/09/01
Seat 1: oceanaeco ($27.60)
Seat 2: jliz4 ($12.70)
Seat 3: Pistol Repete ($51.80)
Seat 4: thecrabclaw ($21)
Seat 5: imgoingpro ($36.75)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($39.70)
jliz4 posts the small blind of $0.10
Pistol Repete posts the big blind of $0.25
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9d 7d 7s 5s]
thecrabclaw folds
imgoingpro has 15 seconds left to act
imgoingpro calls $0.25
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $0.65
oceanaeco has 15 seconds left to act
oceanaeco raises to $1.05
jliz4 folds
Pistol Repete folds
imgoingpro calls $0.80
birdiemachine calls $0.40
*** FLOP *** [6c Jd Td]
imgoingpro checks
birdiemachine checks ...didn't like my flush draw so I don't want to be raised off my straight draw if I want to continue
oceanaeco bets $1.75 ...2/1 odds to call...bet size tells me has a draw also.
imgoingpro folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $1.75
*** TURN *** [6c Jd Td] [8d] ...best card in the deck for me
birdiemachine checks
oceanaeco bets $4.25 ....
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $10 ...small check raise hoping he will come back over the top thinking I have weak flush or I'm trying to rep the flush
oceanaeco has 15 seconds left to act
oceanaeco has requested TIME
oceanaeco: straight flush? ...nice read
oceanaeco raises to $24.80, and is all in ....but doesn't follow through
birdiemachine calls $14.80
oceanaeco shows [Ks Kd Ad 6s]
birdiemachine shows [9d 7d 7s 5s]
*** RIVER *** [6c Jd Td 8d] [Th]
oceanaeco shows a flush, Ace high
birdiemachine shows a straight flush, Jack high
birdiemachine wins the pot ($53.80) with a straight flush, Jack high
oceanaeco is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $56.60 Rake $2.80
Board: [6c Jd Td 8d Th]
Seat 1: oceanaeco (button) showed [Ks Kd Ad 6s] and lost with a flush, Ace high
Seat 2: jliz4 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: Pistol Repete (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: thecrabclaw didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: imgoingpro folded on the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine showed [9d 7d 7s 5s] and won ($53.80) with a straight flush, Jack high

Very next hand as you can tell from the commentary...

FullTiltPoker Game #7885260118: Table Delhi (6 max) - $0.10/$0.25 - Pot Limit Omaha Hi - 0:28:35 ET - 2008/09/01
Seat 1: oceanaeco ($0), is sitting out
Seat 2: jliz4 ($12.60)
Seat 3: Pistol Repete ($51.55)
Seat 4: thecrabclaw ($21)
Seat 5: imgoingpro ($35.70)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($65.90)
Pistol Repete posts the small blind of $0.10
thecrabclaw posts the big blind of $0.25
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ad 3d 8h 8c]
oceanaeco adds $25
oceanaeco: you donkey %$$&
imgoingpro raises to $0.85
Pistol Repete: kinda figured that was it
birdiemachine raises to $1.85
jliz4 folds
oceanaeco has returned
Pistol Repete folds
thecrabclaw has 15 seconds left to act
thecrabclaw folds
imgoingpro calls $1
*** FLOP *** [5d 8s 8d] ...Quads!!!
oceanaeco: whatever if hes going to play 977 then Ill just win my money back of this stupid %&&$
imgoingpro checks
oceanaeco: hits a 1 outter on me
birdiemachine checks
*** TURN *** [5d 8s 8d] [4h]
imgoingpro bets $4.05
birdiemachine raises to $8.10 ...pot builder
imgoingpro raises to $28.35 ...tyvm
birdiemachine raises to $48.60
imgoingpro calls $5.50, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Ad 3d 8h 8c]
imgoingpro shows [4c 6d 4d 3h]
Uncalled bet of $14.75 returned to birdiemachine
*** RIVER *** [5d 8s 8d 4h] [As]
birdiemachine shows four of a kind, Eights
imgoingpro shows a full house, Fours full of Eights
Pistol Repete: she had more outs going to the turn
birdiemachine wins the pot ($68.75) with four of a kind, Eights
imgoingpro adds $25
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $71.75 Rake $3
Board: [5d 8s 8d 4h As]
Seat 1: oceanaeco is sitting out
Seat 2: jliz4 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Pistol Repete (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: thecrabclaw (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: imgoingpro showed [4c 6d 4d 3h] and lost with a full house, Fours full of Eights
Seat 6: birdiemachine showed [Ad 3d 8h 8c] and won ($68.75) with four of a kind, Eights

Nearing 8K...

2008-08-31T18:51:00.004-04:00

I have won $126.70 over 326 hands in the last few days...both sessions were very short playing 6 tables for about 15 minutes. I doubled up on a couple of tables and stopped my play with winning sessions. Total bankroll is up to $7633.58. I should receive another $150 or so when my rakeback is paid next month.

www.rakebreak.com is going to start paying out each week instead of monthly which is good for me too! I am also eligible for free www.stoxpoker.com training based on the volume of play I have through rakebreak. I must register and pay a registration fee of $100 which I should recovery fairly quick. I think I should take advantage of the opportunity as I was leaning towards www.cardrunners.com and their training site. I will give stoxpoker a try for a few months to see if it can improve my play and move to cardrunners if I don't find value in their training,

Another positive to rakeback trough rakebreak is the $20k freeroll they offer for those that create $500+ in MGR through FullTilt. I have qualified every month for over a year, but the freeroll is scheduled during a time when I can't play on Sunday afternoons. I should be able to play from October to March, but April through September just doesn't work.

Great read...

2008-08-28T21:53:00.008-04:00

I have played almost 6000 hands since my last update and have won a paltry $16.85...just normal variance with poker. The first two weeks of the month were great and including my rakeback I'm ahead a little over $750 this month. That is about 6.25ptbb/100. My rate was probably over 15/100 two weeks ago. Bankroll at $7506.88

My move up to 100nl an 200nl will be coming after my work season slows unless I hit another heater in the next month. I'm also experimenting with multi-tabling 10+ tables while still maintaining good positive results. I also datamine the 100nl and 200nl games to give some knowledge of the players. One of my weaknesses has been table selection and this will be more important as I move up in limits.

Funny picture I copied from http://www.tristancre8ive.blogspot.com/ A very good online tournament player, Tristan "cre8tive" Wade. It's a funny picture, but sometimes I wish a select few individuals would wake up to a world like this...Nothing applies to them as they are above the law, too good or whatever!!!

Reading a great article by Justin Bonomo in the July issue of Bluff Magazine he talks about the math behind semi-bluffing, and how few times the opponent has to fold to make most plays +EV longterm. Basicly always applying pressure to your opponents giving you the added win % of making your opponent fold. With the semi-bluff you also add the amount of equity you have in the hand which hopefully would add to 50+%.

Poker is a risk/reward game where to generalize things we can risk $ to win $. For example we bet the pot($100) to win the pot($100)...with zero equity in the hand, we would need our opponent to fold (fold equity) more than call (call equity) to make the bet profitable.

SO here goes my attempt at his math...(C)all = (F)old by using the $100 example above and I have 0% equity in the hand...if I bet $100 to win the $100 pot...I win $100 when my opponent folds (100F) and I lose $100 when my opponent calls (100C)... 100F=100C...F=C

So again with 100% (E)quity between my opponent and myself E(1)=F+C... now we have two variables and we can express C in terms of F by (C=1-F) and combining the two equations we get F=1-f or 2F=1...F=.5 or Fold Equity is 50%. So by getting our opponent to fold 50 % of the time we break even...we win $ if the % is higher.

Now lets add some hand equity to the equation (Semi-bluff) of 25% and this translates into us winning $200 (pot + his stack) 25% of the time and losing $100 (my stack) 75% of the time.
Ce=(.75)(100)-(.25)(200)
Ce=75-50=25
100(F)olds-Cequity=0
100F-Ce=0
100F-25=0
100F=25
F=.25
25% opponent fold makes this bet a positive play

He calls it 8th grade algebra, but it shows how bet/raise is the best play even when we may have less than 50% equity in the hand...

Better to be lucky than good!

2008-08-15T23:42:00.004-04:00

I've won $203.25 over the last 2 nights in 61 minutes of play. I played 100nl tonight with one good hand to note...

FullTiltPoker Game #7665332058: Table Moore (edu, 6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:24:46 ET - 2008/08/15
Seat 1: RonPaul4Pres ($121.25)
Seat 2: ched1986 ($413.90)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($108.85)
Seat 4: eggflue ($80)
Seat 5: DroneMan84 ($101.50)
Seat 6: joshuaashtondzl ($111.95)
ched1986 posts the small blind of $0.50
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [7d Ad]
eggflue has 15 seconds left to act
eggflue folds
DroneMan84 folds
joshuaashtondzl raises to $3.50
RonPaul4Pres folds
ched1986 folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $12.50
joshuaashtondzl calls $9 I figure he has 88-JJ,AQ,AK...
*** FLOP *** [4s 5c 7s]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $19 ....Good flop for me vs. AK or AQ
joshuaashtondzl calls $19 = over pair
*** TURN *** [4s 5c 7s] [7h]
birdiemachine checks ...give him some rope
joshuaashtondzl has 15 seconds left to act
joshuaashtondzl bets $80.45, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $77.35, and is all in
joshuaashtondzl shows [Td Ts]
birdiemachine shows [7d Ad]
Uncalled bet of $3.10 returned to joshuaashtondzl
*** RIVER *** [4s 5c 7s 7h] [Qh]
joshuaashtondzl shows two pair, Tens and Sevens
birdiemachine shows three of a kind, Sevens
birdiemachine wins the pot ($215.20) with three of a kind, Sevens
joshuaashtondzl adds $96.90
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $218.20 Rake $3
Board: [4s 5c 7s 7h Qh]
Seat 1: RonPaul4Pres (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: ched1986 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [7d Ad] and won ($215.20) with three of a kind, Sevens
Seat 4: eggflue didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: DroneMan84 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: joshuaashtondzl showed [Td Ts] and lost with two pair, Tens and Sevens

I was very lucky in this hand, but I also created my luck by getting to the turn without having to make a tough decision. My opponent's play was not very good on all streets with the possible exception of pre-flop. At higher levels a 4-bet would be justified especially against LAG players. His call on the flop tells me he believes he has the best hand...with just a single pair, a raise would have been his best play, he gets all hands to fold except sets, KK, AA and may even get JJ and QQ to fold...probably not but maybe.

Bankroll stands at $7490.03

Bam!!! I finally run goot!

2008-08-13T23:56:00.003-04:00

after breaking even for an extended period of time I finally break through tonight and win $220.20 in 61 minutes of play. Bankroll has moved up to $7286.78.

Most all of my profit came from one table...

FullTiltPoker Game #7638452875: Table Clifton (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:17:07 ET - 2008/08/13
Seat 1: Hotsause2407 ($61.55)
Seat 2: Primatologist ($52.10)
Seat 3: smileagain ($54.60)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($53.20)
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 ($50)
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 ($59.05)
fuzzy1946 posts the small blind of $0.25
BillyBob47856 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [8c Th]
Hotsause2407 folds
Primatologist folds
smileagain folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
fuzzy1946 calls $1.50
BillyBob47856 folds
*** FLOP *** [3c Jh 8d]
fuzzy1946 has 15 seconds left to act
fuzzy1946 bets $0.50 ...
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
fuzzy1946 calls $3
*** TURN *** [3c Jh 8d] [4h]
fuzzy1946 checks
birdiemachine bets $8.50
fuzzy1946 calls $8.50
*** RIVER *** [3c Jh 8d 4h] [Td]
fuzzy1946 has 15 seconds left to act
fuzzy1946 checks
birdiemachine bets $39.45, and is all in
fuzzy1946 folds
Uncalled bet of $39.45 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($26.60)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $28 Rake $1.40
Board: [3c Jh 8d 4h Td]
Seat 1: Hotsause2407 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Primatologist didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: smileagain didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: birdiemachine (button) collected ($26.60), mucked
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 (small blind) folded on the River
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #7638509705: Table Clifton (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:21:20 ET - 2008/08/13
fuzzy1946: primatologist, ru working right now?
Seat 1: Hotsause2407 ($60.30)
Seat 2: Primatologist ($56.30)
Seat 3: smileagain ($53.85)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($68.35)
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 ($36.50)
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 ($53.05)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
fuzzy1946 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Td Kd]
BillyBob47856 folds
Hotsause2407 folds
Primatologist folds
smileagain folds
Primatologist: am i working?
birdiemachine raises to $1.50
fuzzy1946 calls $1
*** FLOP *** [7d 5c Kc]
birdiemachine bets $1.50
Primatologist: what do you mean
fuzzy1946 raises to $3
birdiemachine calls $1.50
*** TURN *** [7d 5c Kc] [2h]
birdiemachine checks
fuzzy1946 bets $4.50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
fuzzy1946: conducting a study
birdiemachine calls $4.50
*** RIVER *** [7d 5c Kc 2h] [2s]
Primatologist: oh lol no
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine checks
fuzzy1946 bets $8.50
Primatologist: just a silly screenname
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $59.35, and is all in
fuzzy1946 calls $19, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $31.85 returned to birdiemachine
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [Td Kd] two pair, Kings and Twos
fuzzy1946 mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($70) with two pair, Kings and Twos
fuzzy1946 adds $50
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $73 Rake $3
Board: [7d 5c Kc 2h 2s]
Seat 1: Hotsause2407 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Primatologist didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: smileagain (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [Td Kd] and won ($70) with two pair, Kings and Twos
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 (big blind) mucked [9h Kh] - two pair, Kings and Twos
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #7638699219: Table Clifton (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:34:59 ET - 2008/08/13
Seat 1: BENT LINE ($48.75)
Seat 2: Primatologist ($58.05)
Seat 3: akcbr954 ($50)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($219.95)
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 ($39.90)
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 ($47.85)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
fuzzy1946 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9s 9d]
BillyBob47856 folds
BENT LINE folds
Primatologist raises to $1.75
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $6.25
fuzzy1946 folds
Primatologist calls $4.50
*** FLOP *** [Jh 2c 3s]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $10
Primatologist calls $10
*** TURN *** [Jh 2c 3s] [9h]
birdiemachine checks
Primatologist checks
*** RIVER *** [Jh 2c 3s 9h] [Js]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $203.70, and is all in
Primatologist calls $41.80, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $161.90 returned to birdiemachine
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [9s 9d] a full house, Nines full of Jacks
Primatologist mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($113.60) with a full house, Nines full of Jacks
Primatologist is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $116.60 Rake $3
Board: [Jh 2c 3s 9h Js]
Seat 1: BENT LINE didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Primatologist (button) mucked [3h 3d] - a full house, Threes full of Jacks
Seat 3: akcbr954 is sitting out
Seat 4: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [9s 9d] and won ($113.60) with a full house, Nines full of Jacks
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #7638611511: Table Clifton (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:28:26 ET - 2008/08/13
Seat 1: Hotsause2407 ($58.50)
Seat 2: Primatologist ($50)
Seat 3: smileagain ($53.10)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($165.75)
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 ($49)
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 ($45.30)
BillyBob47856 posts the small blind of $0.25
Hotsause2407 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Kc Qh]
Primatologist folds
smileagain folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
fuzzy1946 folds
BillyBob47856 folds
Hotsause2407 calls $1.25
*** FLOP *** [Ks Qc 4c]
Hotsause2407 checks
birdiemachine bets $3
Hotsause2407 calls $3
*** TURN *** [Ks Qc 4c] [Ac]
Hotsause2407 checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $7.50
Primatologist: makes you wonder
Hotsause2407 raises to $26.50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $161, and is all in
Hotsause2407 calls $27.25, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Kc Qh]
Hotsause2407 shows [Js Ts]
Uncalled bet of $107.25 returned to birdiemachine
*** RIVER *** [Ks Qc 4c Ac] [Qd]
birdiemachine shows a full house, Queens full of Kings
Hotsause2407 shows a straight, Ace high
birdiemachine wins the pot ($114.25) with a full house, Queens full of Kings
Hotsause2407 is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $117.25 Rake $3
Board: [Ks Qc 4c Ac Qd]
Seat 1: Hotsause2407 (big blind) showed [Js Ts] and lost with a straight, Ace high
Seat 2: Primatologist didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: smileagain didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: birdiemachine showed [Kc Qh] and won ($114.25) with a full house, Queens full of Kings
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 (small blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #7638592693: Table Clifton (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:27:05 ET - 2008/08/13
Seat 1: Hotsause2407 ($58.50)
Seat 2: Primatologist ($58.30)
Seat 3: smileagain ($53.10)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($109.20)
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 ($49.75)
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 ($45.80)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
fuzzy1946 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [As Ad]
BillyBob47856 folds
Hotsause2407 folds
Primatologist raises to $1.75
smileagain folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $6.50
fuzzy1946 folds
Primatologist raises to $20
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $34
Primatologist raises to $58.30, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $24.30
Primatologist shows [Kd Kh]
birdiemachine shows [As Ad]
*** FLOP *** [6c 5h Qd]
*** TURN *** [6c 5h Qd] [5d]
*** RIVER *** [6c 5h Qd 5d] [8c]
Primatologist shows two pair, Kings and Fives
birdiemachine shows two pair, Aces and Fives
birdiemachine wins the pot ($114.10) with two pair, Aces and Fives
Primatologist is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $117.10 Rake $3
Board: [6c 5h Qd 5d 8c]
Seat 1: Hotsause2407 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Primatologist showed [Kd Kh] and lost with two pair, Kings and Fives
Seat 3: smileagain (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [As Ad] and won ($114.10) with two pair, Aces and Fives
Seat 5: fuzzy1946 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: BillyBob47856 didn't bet (folded)

Can I win $8500 over the next 4.5 months...only if I move up in limits!!!

Later!

In coolerville...

2008-08-07T17:48:00.001-04:00

FullTiltPoker Game #7548165084: $11,500 Guarantee (56682374), Table 67 - 40/80 - No Limit Hold'em - 12:50:42 ET - 2008/08/07
Seat 1: SEVGIDENIZI (5,610)
Seat 2: November1961 (10,285)
Seat 3: xgertx (4,495)
Seat 4: AmericasChamp76 (3,855)
Seat 5: fescher (4,329)
Seat 6: Mybuy (4,260)
Seat 7: malone771824 (6,335)
Seat 8: BabaBooeyHW100 (2,170)
Seat 9: birdiemachine (2,095)
BabaBooeyHW100 posts the small blind of 40
birdiemachine posts the big blind of 80
The button is in seat #7
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [4d 4s]
SEVGIDENIZI calls 80
November1961 folds
xgertx folds
AmericasChamp76 folds
malone771824: wasnt a bluff clearly
fescher has 15 seconds left to act
fescher folds
Mybuy folds
malone771824 folds
BabaBooeyHW100 calls 40
birdiemachine checks
*** FLOP *** [2h 4c 6s]
BabaBooeyHW100 checks
fescher: js
birdiemachine checks
SEVGIDENIZI checks
*** TURN *** [2h 4c 6s] [4h]
BabaBooeyHW100 checks
birdiemachine bets 160
SEVGIDENIZI calls 160
BabaBooeyHW100 folds
*** RIVER *** [2h 4c 6s 4h] [6d]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets 560
SEVGIDENIZI raises to 5,370, and is all in
birdiemachine calls 1,295, and is all in
Uncalled bet of 3,515 returned to SEVGIDENIZI
*** SHOW DOWN ***
SEVGIDENIZI shows [6c 6h] four of a kind, Sixes
birdiemachine shows [4d 4s] four of a kind, Fours
SEVGIDENIZI wins the pot (4,270) with four of a kind, Sixes
birdiemachine stands up
SEVGIDENIZI stands up
November1961 stands up
xgertx stands up
AmericasChamp76 stands up
fescher stands up
Mybuy stands up
malone771824 stands up
BabaBooeyHW100 stands up
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot 4,270 Rake 0
Board: [2h 4c 6s 4h 6d]
Seat 1: SEVGIDENIZI showed [6c 6h] and won (4,270) with four of a kind, Sixes
Seat 2: November1961 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: xgertx didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: AmericasChamp76 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: fescher didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: Mybuy didn't bet (folded)
Seat 7: malone771824 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 8: BabaBooeyHW100 (small blind) folded on the Turn
Seat 9: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [4d 4s] and lost with four of a kind, Fours

I have lost a little over the last couple of weeks, but it seems I can't win any big pots as of late...Many of which I have my opponents dominated. I decided to play a tournament on FullTilt to try something different. It looks like it's just the way things are going.

I have my rakeback coming in the next week which should make me positive since my last post, but when things start falling my way, I'm going to be killing!!!

Later!

2 months of treading water...

2008-07-26T08:26:00.002-04:00

The last 2 months have been a big roller coaster that ends up with me pretty much treading water. I am ahead a little under $200 during that time period, but I have also received $350+ in rakeback and a $125 bonus from FullTilt. So I have actually lost money in my play, but have recovered it from rakeback and bonuses. It shows you the importance of having rakeback!!!

I have experimented with loosening up my game over this time period, and the positive is I haven't experienced a major downswing, but I like to win more than I like to lose...so I need to better observe the play at each table and adjust my play accordingly to help maximize my profits. Playing LAG against other LAG's can be a difficult chore...especially for those adjusting to the style.

I did catch a major hee haw last night for 2+ buyins...

FullTiltPoker Game #7376373134: Table Unbridled (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:56:00 ET - 2008/07/25
Seat 1: shuffleupagus1 ($50.25)
Seat 2: Turbo112 ($66.60)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 4: WhyDaddyDrinks ($61.10)
Seat 5: Gektar ($48.25)
Seat 6: king50c ($50.15)
WhyDaddyDrinks posts the small blind of $0.25
Gektar posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [4c 4h]
king50c raises to $1
shuffleupagus1 folds
Turbo112 folds
birdiemachine calls $1
WhyDaddyDrinks folds
Gektar calls $0.50
*** FLOP *** [Th 4d 9s]
Gektar checks
king50c bets $0.50
birdiemachine raises to $2
Gektar calls $2
king50c raises to $3.50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $6.50
Gektar folds
king50c calls $3
*** TURN *** [Th 4d 9s] [6d]
king50c bets $0.50
Gektar adds $4.75
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $10.50
king50c calls $10
*** RIVER *** [Th 4d 9s 6d] [2c]
king50c bets $32.15, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $32, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $0.15 returned to king50c
*** SHOW DOWN ***
king50c shows [Td Kd] a pair of Tens
birdiemachine shows [4c 4h] three of a kind, Fours
birdiemachine wins the pot ($100.25) with three of a kind, Fours
king50c is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $103.25 Rake $3
Board: [Th 4d 9s 6d 2c]
Seat 1: shuffleupagus1 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Turbo112 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: birdiemachine (button) showed [4c 4h] and won ($100.25) with three of a kind, Fours
Seat 4: WhyDaddyDrinks (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: Gektar (big blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 6: king50c showed [Td Kd] and lost with a pair of Tens

FullTiltPoker Game #7376677211: Table Unbridled (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:20:37 ET - 2008/07/25
Seat 1: shuffleupagus1 ($58.25)
Seat 2: rynabm ($49.70)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($95.90)
Seat 4: WhyDaddyDrinks ($54.40)
Seat 5: sirvanmasten ($69.65)
Seat 6: king50c ($51.30)
sirvanmasten posts the small blind of $0.25
king50c posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ks Ad]
shuffleupagus1 folds
rynabm folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
WhyDaddyDrinks calls $1.75
sirvanmasten folds
king50c raises to $3
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $8.50
WhyDaddyDrinks folds
king50c calls $5.50
*** FLOP *** [Qc Kc 9s]
king50c checks
birdiemachine bets $15.50
king50c calls $15.50
*** TURN *** [Qc Kc 9s] [2s]
king50c checks
birdiemachine bets $71.90, and is all in
king50c calls $27.30, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Ks Ad]
king50c shows [Ah Qh]
Uncalled bet of $44.60 returned to birdiemachine
*** RIVER *** [Qc Kc 9s 2s] [4s]
birdiemachine shows a pair of Kings
king50c shows a pair of Queens
birdiemachine wins the pot ($101.60) with a pair of Kings
king50c is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $104.60 Rake $3
Board: [Qc Kc 9s 2s 4s]
Seat 1: shuffleupagus1 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: rynabm didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: birdiemachine showed [Ks Ad] and won ($101.60) with a pair of Kings
Seat 4: WhyDaddyDrinks (button) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: sirvanmasten (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: king50c (big blind) showed [Ah Qh] and lost with a pair of Queens

FullTiltPoker Game #7376838370: Table Unbridled (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:33:37 ET - 2008/07/25
Seat 1: king50c ($20.55)
Seat 2: elkman44 ($24.15)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($146.90)
Seat 4: WhyDaddyDrinks ($52.75)
Seat 5: sirvanmasten ($66.90)
Seat 6: car 5477 ($49.95)
king50c posts the small blind of $0.25
elkman44 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qd Ks]
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
WhyDaddyDrinks folds
sirvanmasten folds
car 5477 calls $1.75
king50c calls $1.50
elkman44 folds
*** FLOP *** [9s 6s Jd]
king50c checks
birdiemachine bets $4
car 5477 calls $4
king50c calls $4
*** TURN *** [9s 6s Jd] [Qc]
king50c checks
birdiemachine checks
car 5477 checks
*** RIVER *** [9s 6s Jd Qc] [7c]
king50c checks
birdiemachine bets $12
car 5477 folds
king50c raises to $14.80, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $2.80
*** SHOW DOWN ***
king50c shows [9c Kd] a pair of Nines
birdiemachine shows [Qd Ks] a pair of Queens
birdiemachine wins the pot ($45) with a pair of Queens
king50c is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $47.35 Rake $2.35
Board: [9s 6s Jd Qc 7c]
Seat 1: king50c (small blind) showed [9c Kd] and lost with a pair of Nines
Seat 2: elkman44 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: birdiemachine showed [Qd Ks] and won ($45) with a pair of Queens
Seat 4: WhyDaddyDrinks didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: sirvanmasten didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: car 5477 (button) folded on the River

Tough night...

2008-07-23T09:11:00.004-04:00

I have lost $10.05 over the last 1725 hands in 3 days of play...losing $250 on the 20th and wining most of it back over the last two days. Fullilt bankroll stands at $6894.29. Just a night where very little went right...

FullTiltPoker Game #7308743517: Table Pinto (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:12:32 ET - 2008/07/20
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 2: FastET69 ($96.75)
Seat 3: 2v ($50.45)
Seat 4: WizTrust ($55.90)
Seat 5: Primatologist ($221.65)
Seat 6: Carndonger44 ($81.10)
Primatologist posts the small blind of $0.25
Carndonger44 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qd Qc]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
FastET69 folds
2v calls $1.75
WizTrust folds
Primatologist raises to $7
Carndonger44 folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $23
2v adds $1.30
2v folds
Primatologist has 15 seconds left to act
Primatologist raises to $221.65, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $27, and is all in
Primatologist shows [Kh Kc]
birdiemachine shows [Qd Qc]
Uncalled bet of $171.65 returned to Primatologist
*** FLOP *** [4c 8d 9s]
*** TURN *** [4c 8d 9s] [3s]
*** RIVER *** [4c 8d 9s 3s] [7s]
Primatologist shows a pair of Kings
birdiemachine shows a pair of Queens
Primatologist wins the pot ($99.25) with a pair of Kings
birdiemachine adds $50
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $102.25 Rake $3
Board: [4c 8d 9s 3s 7s]
Seat 1: birdiemachine showed [Qd Qc] and lost with a pair of Queens
Seat 2: FastET69 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: 2v folded before the Flop
Seat 4: WizTrust (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: Primatologist (small blind) showed [Kh Kc] and won ($99.25) with a pair of Kings
Seat 6: Carndonger44 (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #7309604175: Table Pinto (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 0:20:55 ET - 2008/07/21
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 2: FastET69 ($54.90)
Seat 3: 2v ($50)
Seat 4: JohnnyVic ($50.30), is sitting out
Seat 5: Primatologist ($262.95)
Seat 6: Carndonger44 ($223.15)
2v posts the small blind of $0.25
Primatologist posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Kd 9d]
Carndonger44 calls $0.50
birdiemachine raises to $2.25
FastET69 folds
2v adds $0.25
2v folds
Primatologist folds
Carndonger44 has 15 seconds left to act
Carndonger44 calls $1.75
*** FLOP *** [3h 9s Ts]
Carndonger44 checks
birdiemachine bets $4
Carndonger44 calls $4
*** TURN *** [3h 9s Ts] [2c]
Carndonger44 has 15 seconds left to act
Carndonger44 bets $4
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $13
Carndonger44 has 15 seconds left to act
Carndonger44 raises to $52.25
birdiemachine adds $19.25
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $39.25 returned to Carndonger44
Carndonger44 mucks
Carndonger44 wins the pot ($37.30)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $39.25 Rake $1.95
Board: [3h 9s Ts 2c]
Seat 1: birdiemachine folded on the Turn
Seat 2: FastET69 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: 2v (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: JohnnyVic is sitting out
Seat 5: Primatologist (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: Carndonger44 collected ($37.30), mucked

FullTiltPoker Game #7308720985: Table Pergola (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:10:46 ET - 2008/07/20
Seat 1: bigshark101 ($51.40)
Seat 2: derroc101 ($47.50)
Seat 3: MyLilly ($41.65)
Seat 4: Bambus1980 ($18.85)
Seat 5: biaroosh ($25.50)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($50)
Bambus1980 posts the small blind of $0.25
biaroosh posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [3s 3h]
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
bigshark101 folds
derroc101 folds
MyLilly calls $1.75
Bambus1980 folds
biaroosh folds
*** FLOP *** [8d 2s 3d]
birdiemachine bets $2.50
MyLilly raises to $7.50
birdiemachine calls $5
*** TURN *** [8d 2s 3d] [Qd]
birdiemachine checks
MyLilly bets $32.40, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $32.40
MyLilly shows [Th Ts]
birdiemachine shows [3s 3h]
*** RIVER *** [8d 2s 3d Qd] [Td]
MyLilly shows three of a kind, Tens
birdiemachine shows three of a kind, Threes
MyLilly wins the pot ($81.05) with three of a kind, Tens
MyLilly is sitting out
birdiemachine adds $41.65
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $84.05 Rake $3
Board: [8d 2s 3d Qd Td]
Seat 1: bigshark101 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: derroc101 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: MyLilly (button) showed [Th Ts] and won ($81.05) with three of a kind, Tens
Seat 4: Bambus1980 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: biaroosh (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine showed [3s 3h] and lost with three of a kind, Threes

FullTiltPoker Game #7310054829: Table St Croix (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 1:00:31 ET - 2008/07/21
Seat 1: Darmani ($50), is sitting out
Seat 2: BIGSLICK62 ($129.10), is sitting out
Seat 3: Aleo656 ($20.25)
Seat 4: BAage ($40.45)
Seat 5: rippinjack ($33.25)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($108.20)
Aleo656 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qs Ks]
BAage raises to $1
rippinjack folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
Aleo656 folds
BAage calls $2.50
*** FLOP *** [6h Jh Td]
BAage bets $7.50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $104.70, and is all in
BAage calls $29.45, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Qs Ks]
BAage shows [Ts 6s]
Uncalled bet of $67.75 returned to birdiemachine
*** TURN *** [6h Jh Td] [2c]
BIGSLICK62 has returned
*** RIVER *** [6h Jh Td 2c] [3c]
birdiemachine shows King Queen high
BAage shows two pair, Tens and Sixes
BAage wins the pot ($79.40) with two pair, Tens and Sixes
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $81.40 Rake $2
Board: [6h Jh Td 2c 3c]
Seat 1: Darmani is sitting out
Seat 2: BIGSLICK62 (small blind) is sitting out
Seat 3: Aleo656 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: BAage showed [Ts 6s] and won ($79.40) with two pair, Tens and Sixes
Seat 5: rippinjack didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: birdiemachine (button) showed [Qs Ks] and lost with King Queen high

FullTiltPoker Game #7310094821: Table St Croix (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 1:04:19 ET - 2008/07/21
Seat 1: Darmani ($50)
Seat 2: BIGSLICK62 ($128.85)
Seat 3: Aleo656 ($32.80)
Seat 4: BAage ($94.95)
Seat 5: rippinjack ($32.25)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($50)
Darmani posts the small blind of $0.25
BIGSLICK62 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [3s 3d]
Aleo656 folds
BAage has 15 seconds left to act
BAage raises to $1.60
rippinjack folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $5.55
Darmani folds
BIGSLICK62 folds
BAage calls $3.95
*** FLOP *** [4c 6s 6h]
BAage bets $11.85
birdiemachine calls $11.85
*** TURN *** [4c 6s 6h] [Tc]
BAage bets $77.55, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $32.60, and is all in
BAage shows [Ac 7h]
birdiemachine shows [3s 3d]
Uncalled bet of $44.95 returned to BAage
*** RIVER *** [4c 6s 6h Tc] [5c]
BAage shows a pair of Sixes
birdiemachine shows two pair, Sixes and Threes
birdiemachine wins the pot ($97.75) with two pair, Sixes and Threes
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $100.75 Rake $3
Board: [4c 6s 6h Tc 5c]
Seat 1: Darmani (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: BIGSLICK62 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: Aleo656 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: BAage showed [Ac 7h] and lost with a pair of Sixes
Seat 5: rippinjack didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: birdiemachine (button) showed [3s 3d] and won ($97.75) with two pair, Sixes and Threes

FullTiltPoker Game #7310105987: Table St Croix (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 1:05:23 ET - 2008/07/21
Seat 1: Darmani ($49.75)
Seat 2: BIGSLICK62 ($128.35)
Seat 3: Aleo656 ($32.80)
Seat 4: BAage ($44.95)
Seat 5: rippinjack ($32.25)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($97.75)
BIGSLICK62 posts the small blind of $0.25
Aleo656 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Kh Kd]
BAage raises to $1
rippinjack folds
birdiemachine raises to $3.75
Darmani has 15 seconds left to act
Darmani folds
BIGSLICK62 folds
Aleo656 folds
BAage has 15 seconds left to act
BAage raises to $12
Darmani adds $0.25
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $8.25
*** FLOP *** [Th 8d 8s]
BAage has 15 seconds left to act
BAage bets $24.50
birdiemachine calls $24.50
*** TURN *** [Th 8d 8s] [6s]
BAage bets $8.45, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $8.45
BAage shows [Ac Ad]
birdiemachine shows [Kh Kd]
*** RIVER *** [Th 8d 8s 6s] [7h]
BAage shows two pair, Aces and Eights
birdiemachine shows two pair, Kings and Eights
BAage wins the pot ($87.65) with two pair, Aces and Eights
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $90.65 Rake $3
Board: [Th 8d 8s 6s 7h]
Seat 1: Darmani (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: BIGSLICK62 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: Aleo656 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: BAage showed [Ac Ad] and won ($87.65) with two pair, Aces and Eights
Seat 5: rippinjack didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: birdiemachine showed [Kh Kd] and lost with two pair, Kings and Eights

FullTiltPoker Game #7308778887: Table Pinto (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:15:18 ET - 2008/07/20
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 2: FastET69 ($95)
Seat 3: 2v ($50)
Seat 4: WizTrust ($55.90)
Seat 5: Primatologist ($265.15)
Seat 6: Carndonger44 ($87.95)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
FastET69 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jc Js]
2v has 15 seconds left to act
2v folds
WizTrust raises to $1.75
Primatologist calls $1.75
Carndonger44 folds
birdiemachine raises to $8
FastET69 calls $7.50
WizTrust has 15 seconds left to act
WizTrust calls $6.25
Primatologist calls $6.25
*** FLOP *** [2c Ts Ks]
birdiemachine checks
FastET69 bets $20
WizTrust raises to $47.90, and is all in
Primatologist has 15 seconds left to act
Primatologist is sitting out
Primatologist has timed out
Primatologist folds
birdiemachine adds $8
birdiemachine folds
Primatologist has returned
FastET69 calls $27.90
WizTrust shows [Ac Kc]
FastET69 shows [Kh Ad]
*** TURN *** [2c Ts Ks] [4c]
*** RIVER *** [2c Ts Ks 4c] [Tc]
WizTrust shows a flush, Ace high
FastET69 shows two pair, Kings and Tens
WizTrust wins the pot ($124.80) with a flush, Ace high
FastET69 adds $10.90
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $127.80 Rake $3
Board: [2c Ts Ks 4c Tc]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (small blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 2: FastET69 (big blind) showed [Kh Ad] and lost with two pair, Kings and Tens
Seat 3: 2v didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: WizTrust showed [Ac Kc] and won ($124.80) with a flush, Ace high
Seat 5: Primatologist folded on the Flop
Seat 6: Carndonger44 (button) didn't bet (folded)

Better play...

2008-07-20T17:15:00.005-04:00

Won $91.65 in 963 hands to increase bankroll to $6904.34. I did tighten my play back to 18/15/3 and performed much better without much controversy.

Nice call here...

FullTiltPoker Game #7292101698: Table Sherwood (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 20:17:20 ET - 2008/07/19
Seat 1: AngryGnomeGuy ($65.95)
Seat 2: SOSHHSB ($60.80)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 4: ch1pster ($53.85)
Seat 5: Johnny Bagels ($45.05)
Seat 6: ChipnaChrrrr ($50)
Johnny Bagels posts the small blind of $0.25
ChipnaChrrrr posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [7d 7h]
AngryGnomeGuy raises to $1.75
SOSHHSB folds
birdiemachine calls $1.75
ch1pster folds
Johnny Bagels calls $1.50
ChipnaChrrrr adds $0.50
ChipnaChrrrr folds
*** FLOP *** [6h 5d 4h]
Johnny Bagels checks
AngryGnomeGuy checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $4
Johnny Bagels calls $4
AngryGnomeGuy folds
*** TURN *** [6h 5d 4h] [Qs]
Johnny Bagels checks
birdiemachine bets $10.50
Johnny Bagels calls $10.50
*** RIVER *** [6h 5d 4h Qs] [5h]
Johnny Bagels bets $28.80, and is all in
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine has requested TIME
birdiemachine calls $28.80
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Johnny Bagels shows [7s Jc] a pair of Fives
birdiemachine shows [7d 7h] two pair, Sevens and Fives
birdiemachine wins the pot ($89.35) with two pair, Sevens and Fives
Johnny Bagels is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $92.35 Rake $3
Board: [6h 5d 4h Qs 5h]
Seat 1: AngryGnomeGuy folded on the Flop
Seat 2: SOSHHSB didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: birdiemachine showed [7d 7h] and won ($89.35) with two pair, Sevens and Fives
Seat 4: ch1pster (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: Johnny Bagels (small blind) showed [7s Jc] and lost with a pair of Fives
Seat 6: ChipnaChrrrr (big blind) folded before the Flop

hard to get paid with Quads, but I got it done here...

FullTiltPoker Game #7295436640: Table Falvo (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 1:06:04 ET - 2008/07/20
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($100.35)
Seat 2: osmar1987 ($50.75)
Seat 3: Pete Cooper ($50), is sitting out
Seat 4: havtrips ($80.30)
Seat 5: Flopspanker16 ($55.75)
Seat 6: Robbr25 ($59.75)
Robbr25 posts the small blind of $0.25
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qh Kd]
osmar1987 folds
havtrips folds
Flopspanker16 raises to $1.50
Robbr25 calls $1.25
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $1
*** FLOP *** [Kh Kc 2d]
Robbr25 checks
birdiemachine bets $3.50
Flopspanker16 has 15 seconds left to act
Flopspanker16 calls $3.50
Robbr25 folds
*** TURN *** [Kh Kc 2d] [Ks]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
Pete Cooper has returned
birdiemachine bets $6.50
Flopspanker16 raises to $13
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $19.50
Flopspanker16 calls $6.50
*** RIVER *** [Kh Kc 2d Ks] [Ts]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $75.85, and is all in
Flopspanker16 has 15 seconds left to act
Flopspanker16 calls $31.25, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $44.60 returned to birdiemachine
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [Qh Kd] four of a kind, Kings
Flopspanker16 mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($110) with four of a kind, Kings
Flopspanker16 is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $113 | Rake $3
Board: [Kh Kc 2d Ks Ts]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [Qh Kd] and won ($110) with four of a kind, Kings
Seat 2: osmar1987 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Pete Cooper is sitting out
Seat 4: havtrips didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: Flopspanker16 (button) mucked [9c 9h] - a full house, Kings full of Nines
Seat 6: Robbr25 (small blind) folded on the Flop

Not much since in trying to create a loose image since no one gives you credit at this level anyway.

FullTiltPoker Game #7295338482: Table Falvo (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 0:56:36 ET - 2008/07/20
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($60.35)
Seat 2: osmar1987 ($50)
Seat 3: HB Head ($46)
Seat 4: havtrips ($74.45)
Seat 5: Flopspanker16 ($61.75)
Seat 6: Robbr25 ($54.10)
osmar1987 posts the small blind of $0.25
HB Head posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qs Qd]
havtrips has 15 seconds left to act
havtrips raises to $1
Flopspanker16 has 15 seconds left to act
Flopspanker16 raises to $4.50
Robbr25 folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $4.50
osmar1987 adds $0.25
osmar1987 folds
HB Head has 15 seconds left to act
HB Head calls $4
havtrips has 15 seconds left to act
havtrips folds
*** FLOP *** [6d 2h 4d]
HB Head has 15 seconds left to act
HB Head checks
Flopspanker16 checks
birdiemachine bets $10
HB Head raises to $41.50, and is all in
Flopspanker16 folds
birdiemachine calls $31.50
HB Head shows [8h 8d]
birdiemachine shows [Qs Qd]
*** TURN *** [6d 2h 4d] [Kc]
*** RIVER *** [6d 2h 4d Kc] [6c]
HB Head shows two pair, Eights and Sixes
birdiemachine shows two pair, Queens and Sixes
birdiemachine wins the pot ($94.75) with two pair, Queens and Sixes
HB Head is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $97.75 | Rake $3
Board: [6d 2h 4d Kc 6c]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (button) showed [Qs Qd] and won ($94.75) with two pair, Queens and Sixes
Seat 2: osmar1987 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: HB Head (big blind) showed [8h 8d] and lost with two pair, Eights and Sixes
Seat 4: havtrips folded before the Flop
Seat 5: Flopspanker16 folded on the Flop
Seat 6: Robbr25 didn't bet (folded)

Making good decisions....

2008-07-19T10:57:00.005-04:00

8321 hands have been played since my last update on July 4th and I have lost $379.85. I have added $125 from a FT ironman mid-season bonus so my bankroll stands at $6812.69.

I was all ready to make the official jump to 100nl, but have encountered a downturn in my play...Poker is one of the craziest games I have ever experienced, as it can make you believe you are playing terrible when you are making good decisions and make you believe you are playing great when you are making bad decisions.

Below is an example of bad play paying off...A player had 3-bet several times and it was time for me to stand up and 4-bet him in return. He shoves all in making me call $31 to win$39.75 or 1.28/1 odds to call. I put his range on 1010+, AQ+. Which makes me an 68/32 underdog. I would need to be a 57/43 underdog to have the correct pot odds for the call. But like I was saying...sometimes the we get rewarded when we make the wrong plays.

FullTiltPoker Game #7280783718: Table Hartke (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:36:20 ET - 2008/07/18
Seat 1: mikey miz ($72.65)
Seat 2: 888allin888 ($67.40), is sitting out
Seat 3: laminhas2 ($144.50), is sitting out
Seat 4: osmar1987 ($50.70)
Seat 5: drrrrrrrty ($39.20)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($50)
osmar1987 posts the small blind of $0.25
drrrrrrrty posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qh Kh]
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
mikey miz raises to $5.50
osmar1987 folds
drrrrrrrty folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $19
mikey miz has 15 seconds left to act
mikey miz raises to $72.65, and is all in
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine has requested TIME
birdiemachine calls $31, and is all in
mikey miz shows [Tc Ts]
birdiemachine shows [Qh Kh]
Uncalled bet of $22.65 returned to mikey miz
*** FLOP *** [5d Jh Ac]
*** TURN *** [5d Jh Ac] [Jc]
*** RIVER *** [5d Jh Ac Jc] [Kc]
mikey miz shows two pair, Jacks and Tens
birdiemachine shows two pair, Kings and Jacks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($98.75) with two pair, Kings and Jacks
mikey miz adds $27.35
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $100.75 Rake $2
Board: [5d Jh Ac Jc Kc]
Seat 1: mikey miz (button) showed [Tc Ts] and lost with two pair, Jacks and Tens
Seat 2: 888allin888 is sitting out
Seat 3: laminhas2 is sitting out
Seat 4: osmar1987 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: drrrrrrrty (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine showed [Qh Kh] and won ($98.75) with two pair, Kings and Jacks

And good plays can work against you...

FullTiltPoker Game #7267262661: Table Yo-Yo (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:07:55 ET - 2008/07/17
Seat 1: SoLucky_Ass ($20.10)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($56.90)
Seat 3: Jchou87 ($28.25)
Seat 4: ereliaesae ($14.95)
Seat 5: KimKJ ($74.35)
Seat 6: mike836 ($61.20)
Jchou87 posts the small blind of $0.25
ereliaesae posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9d 9s]
KimKJ has 15 seconds left to act
KimKJ folds
mike836 raises to $1.75
SoLucky_Ass calls $1.75
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $7.75
Jchou87 folds
ereliaesae folds
mike836 folds
SoLucky_Ass has 15 seconds left to act
SoLucky_Ass calls $6
*** FLOP *** [3c 7d 6c]
SoLucky_Ass has 15 seconds left to act
SoLucky_Ass bets $12.35, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $12.35
SoLucky_Ass shows [Ac Ks]
birdiemachine shows [9d 9s]
*** TURN *** [3c 7d 6c] [Jh]
*** RIVER *** [3c 7d 6c Jh] [Ah]
SoLucky_Ass shows a pair of Aces
birdiemachine shows a pair of Nines
SoLucky_Ass wins the pot ($40.60) with a pair of Aces
birdiemachine adds $13.20
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $42.70 Rake $2.10
Board: [3c 7d 6c Jh Ah]
Seat 1: SoLucky_Ass showed [Ac Ks] and won ($40.60) with a pair of Aces
Seat 2: birdiemachine (button) showed [9d 9s] and lost with a pair of Nines
Seat 3: Jchou87 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: ereliaesae (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: KimKJ didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: mike836 folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #7266919364: Table Yucca (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:41:42 ET - 2008/07/17
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($51.30)
Seat 2: Raymo2 ($21.85)
Seat 3: Pay Out Wizard ($70.95)
Seat 4: jliny611 ($47.20)
Seat 6: Rogue_Chia_Pet ($75)
Raymo2 posts the small blind of $0.25
Pay Out Wizard posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5c 5h]
jliny611 folds
ereliaesae adds $10
Rogue_Chia_Pet folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
Raymo2 folds
Pay Out Wizard calls $1.25
*** FLOP *** [3c 3d 5d]
Pay Out Wizard checks
birdiemachine checks
*** TURN *** [3c 3d 5d] [8h]
Pay Out Wizard bets $2
birdiemachine raises to $6.50
Pay Out Wizard has 15 seconds left to act
Pay Out Wizard raises to $23.25
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $16.75
*** RIVER *** [3c 3d 5d 8h] [Qs]
Pay Out Wizard bets $45.95, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $26.30, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $19.65 returned to Pay Out Wizard
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Pay Out Wizard shows [8s 8d] a full house, Eights full of Threes
birdiemachine mucks
Pay Out Wizard wins the pot ($99.85) with a full house, Eights full of Threes
birdiemachine adds $50
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $102.85 Rake $3
Board: [3c 3d 5d 8h Qs]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (button) mucked [5c 5h] - a full house, Fives full of Threes
Seat 2: Raymo2 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: Pay Out Wizard (big blind) showed [8s 8d] and won ($99.85) with a full house, Eights full of Threes
Seat 4: jliny611 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: Rogue_Chia_Pet didn't bet (folded)

Going back and checking my positional stats...I'm losing money UTG and UTG +1...and that should never happen. I think my opening ranges have become too wide and I'm not able to play well enough post-flop out of position when I blank the board.

My VPIP has increased to near 23% the past month or so which is an indicator of my widened open range. To play this loose, I must become better at recognizing players and situations according to the board that allows me to 2-barrell and possibly 3-barrell bluffs. And for the most part...I don't think that style fits very well (-EV) into the low-limit stakes.

Soooooooo, I look to tighten my opening ranges from UTG and UTG+1 to hopefully keep me out of trouble post-flop.

I have heard through the local rumor mill that local young man is going to make a go of Sports betting as a career in VEGAS. WoW! With the internet and the ease of betting online...I'm not sure why he would put himself in such a (-EV) life situation as living in Las Vegas. A person needs to be a good decision maker in order to succeed in Vegas. His track record doesn't fit that mold, but I wish him the best with his endeavor! My degenerate side envies him a little, but I just think there are too many distractions and money pits in Vegas to succeed even if he makes money betting sports.

Mid-Season update...

2008-07-04T14:19:00.003-04:00

Ok...I am 6 months into my current project and have a moderate amount of success. My last bankroll post was back on May 23 and I have won $143.90 since that date...I was on a slight downswing, but have recovered it over the last two weeks. I have also received $336.39 in rakeback for the months of May and June...so the bankroll sits at $7067.54.

I have won a little over $3000 in the last 6 months, and the majority of the winnings has come at 50NL. However, If I am going to make it to 16K by the end of the year I will need to have the mojority of my play at 100nl and 200nl.

I look forward to the challenge and I believe I should get in a good quantity of play once we get past labor day.

Shout out to Willing2die as he enters the WSOP Main Event this weekend for Day 1 of the tournament. GL sir and TID!!! One hand at a time...give 'em hell!!!

I am still here...

2008-06-16T20:05:00.004-04:00

Long time since my last post, mainly because I have been extremely busy at work and have not had any extra time to post. I am coaching my twin boys baseball team to boot, so the blog has definitely been put on the back burner.

Most of my play over the last three weeks has been on my desktop where I can play up to 9 tables at a time with little overlap on my screen. The computer handles the pokertracker and PAHUD programs with little lag in the computer performance. I'm ahead about $175 and have added another $135 from rakeback. I have moved back to 50nl while I am playing 6-9 tables instead of customary 4 tables on my laptop. I look to move back to 100nl and keep playing the higher table amounts at the beginning of July when I return from a golf trip and the boy's baseball season is over.

My posts will most likely be few and far between until then...Thanks for the comments!!!

"Birdiemachine"

Finally...a market correction.

2008-05-23T11:17:00.003-04:00

I experienced my first significant losing session last night since April 21 when I lost 4 buyins at 50nl. (-$218.25). I lost $220.90 last night in 72 minutes mainly from making two loose calls. The operative word is call, where I should only be all-in in these situations if I am the one moving in instead of calling. My equity in the hand did not justify the calls, just very poor play on my part.

We can't always play perfect and I did have an opportunity to win the hands, just not enough to to make it a +EV long-term. I'll get back later and discuss the hands. I did make one great fold, and actually checked the flop to lose the absolute minimum possible.

Bankroll: $6587.15

Still running good...

2008-05-21T23:25:00.004-04:00

Played a very patient game tonight trying to take advantage of players using position and/or three-betting against CO and button steals. I won $94.40...pushing the Fulltilt bankroll to $6808.05.

My stats above are my cash game play on UB and FullTilt over the last 15 days. Over the last couple of months I was beginning to doubt my ability to reach my $16k goal by the end of the year. I still have a little over $9k to go, but if I can play at higher levels like 200nl and 400nl at a profit, I should make my goals with ease. I will likely make $1000 in rakeback for the remainder of the year and I hope the remaining $8000 will fall in place too.

UB work...

2008-05-20T23:05:00.003-04:00

I played about 50 minutes of 50nl on UB tonight...mainly heads-up on two different tables. I won $161.65 with $125.40 coming from the heads-up play. I am not the best heads-up player, but it is a skill that fascinates me the most in poker. I had a good night of assigning hand ranges and getting paid on my quality hands.

The first opponent was a good player who had a 5 buy-in stack when I sat with $50 max buyin. I think I just outcarded him tonight. He probably wins money from me if we play long enough...He let me see the river in one hand and it cost him a losing session against me...

Hand #53362800-18258 at Dakar (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:37:42

mitra83 is at seat 0 with $247.25.
judgeboss is at seat 1 with $50.
The button is at seat 0.

mitra83 posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

mitra83: -- --
judgeboss: Ac 8c

Pre-flop:

mitra83 raises to $1.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: 9s Ts Ah):

judgeboss checks. mitra83 bets $2. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: 9s Ts Ah 7d): ...I thought I was ahead

judgeboss checks. mitra83 bets $5. judgeboss raises
to $17. mitra83 calls.

River (board: 9s Ts Ah 7d 6h): ...Now I am

judgeboss goes all-in for $29.50. mitra83 calls.

Showdown:

judgeboss shows Ac 8c.
judgeboss has 8c 9s Ts 7d 6h: straight, ten high.
mitra83 mucks cards.
(mitra83 has 7s 9d.)

Hand #53362800-18258 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $100.
judgeboss wins $99.50 with straight, ten high.
----------------------------------------------------------------

Hand #53362800-18287 at Dakar (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:47:19

mitra83 is at seat 0 with $224.15.
judgeboss is at seat 1 with $69.70.
The button is at seat 1.

judgeboss posts the small blind of $.25.
mitra83 posts the big blind of $.50.

mitra83: -- --
judgeboss: 9s 9c

Pre-flop:

judgeboss raises to $1.50. mitra83 re-raises to
$5.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: 8d 3s 2s):

mitra83 bets $6. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: 8d 3s 2s Kh): ...Rep the King

mitra83 bets $14. judgeboss raises to $31. mitra83
folds. judgeboss is returned $17 (uncalled).

Hand #53362800-18287 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $51.
judgeboss wins $50.50.
----------------------------------------------------------------

Hand #53362800-18272 at Dakar (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:41:52

mitra83 is at seat 0 with $199.80.
judgeboss is at seat 1 with $96.35.
The button is at seat 0.

mitra83 posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

mitra83: -- --
judgeboss: 9h 9d

Pre-flop:

mitra83 raises to $1.50. judgeboss re-raises to
$4.50. mitra83 calls.

Flop (board: Kc 9c 6d):

judgeboss bets $6.50. mitra83 calls.

Turn (board: Kc 9c 6d 4s):

judgeboss bets $14. mitra83 calls.

River (board: Kc 9c 6d 4s 2s): ...I really believed he was going to call here...shoulda been more value sized

judgeboss goes all-in for $71.35. mitra83 folds.
judgeboss is returned $71.35 (uncalled).

Hand #53362800-18272 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $50.
judgeboss wins $49.50.
----------------------------------------------------------------

Hand #53362800-18294 at Dakar (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:50:18

mitra83 is at seat 0 with $216.90.
judgeboss is at seat 1 with $75.65.
The button is at seat 0.

mitra83 posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

mitra83: -- --
judgeboss: 6h 8h

Pre-flop:

mitra83 raises to $1.50. judgeboss re-raises to
$4.50. mitra83 calls.

Flop (board: 6s 2s 8s):

judgeboss bets $6. mitra83 calls.

Turn (board: 6s 2s 8s Jc): ...hoped he might overplay a Jack

judgeboss checks. mitra83 bets $12. judgeboss goes
all-in for $65.15. mitra83 folds. judgeboss is
returned $53.15 (uncalled).

Hand #53362800-18294 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $45.
judgeboss wins $44.50.
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Hand #53362800-18303 at Dakar (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:52:45

mitra83 is at seat 0 with $194.65.
judgeboss is at seat 1 with $97.25.
The button is at seat 1.

judgeboss posts the small blind of $.25.
mitra83 posts the big blind of $.50.

mitra83: -- --
judgeboss: Td 9d

Pre-flop:

judgeboss raises to $1.50. mitra83 re-raises to
$5.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: 7d 9c 5s): ...see if I need to continue

mitra83 bets $7. judgeboss raises to $27. mitra83
folds. judgeboss is returned $20 (uncalled).

Hand #53362800-18303 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $25.
judgeboss wins $24.50.
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Hand #53362800-18279 at Dakar (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:44:15

mitra83 is at seat 0 with $187.55.
judgeboss is at seat 1 with $107.60.
The button is at seat 1.

judgeboss posts the small blind of $.25.
mitra83 posts the big blind of $.50.

mitra83: -- --
judgeboss: 5d 5s

Pre-flop:

judgeboss raises to $1.50. mitra83 re-raises to
$5.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: 8s 7h 8c):

mitra83 bets $7. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: 8s 7h 8c 3h): ...should have folded here

mitra83 bets $14. judgeboss calls.

River (board: 8s 7h 8c 3h Qh):

mitra83 bets $32. judgeboss folds. mitra83 is
returned $32 (uncalled).

Hand #53362800-18279 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $53.
mitra83 wins $52.50.
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Hand #53362800-18292 at Dakar (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:49:25

mitra83 is at seat 0 with $195.65.
judgeboss is at seat 1 with $97.40.
The button is at seat 0.

mitra83 posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

mitra83: -- --
judgeboss: 2h 3h

Pre-flop:

mitra83 raises to $1.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: 4s 3c 9s):

judgeboss checks. mitra83 bets $2. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: 4s 3c 9s 9h):

judgeboss checks. mitra83 bets $6. judgeboss raises
to $18. mitra83 calls.

River (board: 4s 3c 9s 9h 7s): ...Didn't put him on a 9, but he played poorly

judgeboss checks. mitra83 checks.

Showdown:

judgeboss shows 2h 3h.
judgeboss has 3h 3c 9s 9h 7s: two pair, nines and threes.
mitra83 shows 9c Js.
mitra83 has 9c Js 9s 9h 7s: three nines.

Hand #53362800-18292 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $43.
mitra83 wins $42.50 with three nines.
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Hand #53362800-18318 at Dakar (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:56:38

mitra83 is at seat 0 with $185.90.
judgeboss is at seat 1 with $104.60.
The button is at seat 0.

mitra83 posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

mitra83: -- --
judgeboss: 9s 8h

Pre-flop:

mitra83 raises to $1.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: 5c 6h 9c):

judgeboss checks. mitra83 bets $2. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: 5c 6h 9c 8c):

judgeboss checks. mitra83 bets $4. judgeboss raises
to $13. mitra83 calls.

River (board: 5c 6h 9c 8c Jc): ...he should lead out here...
judgeboss checks. mitra83 checks.

Showdown:

judgeboss shows 9s 8h.
judgeboss has 9s 8h 9c 8c Jc: two pair, nines and eights.
mitra83 shows 7h 7s.
mitra83 has 7h 5c 6h 9c 8c: straight, nine high.

Hand #53362800-18318 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $33.
mitra83 wins $32.50 with straight, nine high.
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My second opponent was not as good, but was very aggressive...I did seem to pick up a bet pattern where he made bigger bets when he was weak and smaller bets when he was strong. I tried to use this information as best I could. He was a frequent 3 and 4-better PF which made me defend some marginal hands in situations I normally wouldn't. He was much easier to read post-flop and outplay in most situations.

Hand #53362785-23773 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:41:39

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $73.95.
kramped is at seat 1 with $49.60.
The button is at seat 1.

kramped posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: Ks Qs
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

kramped raises to $1.50. judgeboss re-raises to
$4.50. kramped re-raises to $13.50. judgeboss
folds. kramped is returned $9 (uncalled).

Hand #53362785-23773 Summary:

No rake is taken for this hand.
kramped wins $9.
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Hand #53362785-23801 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:49:37

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $163.30.
kramped is at seat 1 with $61.75.
The button is at seat 1.

kramped posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: Ad Th
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

kramped raises to $1.50. judgeboss re-raises to
$4.50. kramped re-raises to $13.50. judgeboss ....another 4-bet
folds. kramped is returned $9 (uncalled).

Hand #53362785-23801 Summary:

No rake is taken for this hand.
kramped wins $9.
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Hand #53362785-23823 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:56:21

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $147.50.
kramped is at seat 1 with $75.40.
The button is at seat 1.

kramped posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: Ad 7h
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

kramped raises to $1.50. judgeboss re-raises to
$4.50. kramped re-raises to $13.50. judgeboss ...again
folds. kramped is returned $9 (uncalled).

Hand #53362785-23823 Summary:

No rake is taken for this hand.
kramped wins $9.
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Hand #53362785-23799 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:48:47

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $174.05.
kramped is at seat 1 with $51.50.
The button is at seat 1.

kramped posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: Ah 3h
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

kramped raises to $1.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: 4c Kd 5s):

judgeboss checks. kramped bets $3. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: 4c Kd 5s 7s):

judgeboss checks. kramped checks.

River (board: 4c Kd 5s 7s 5d): ...tried to steal

judgeboss bets $6. kramped raises to $21. judgeboss
folds. kramped is returned $15 (uncalled).

Hand #53362785-23799 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $21.
kramped wins $20.50.
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Hand #53362785-23756 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:34:59

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $65.10.
kramped is at seat 1 with $49.25.
The button is at seat 0.

judgeboss posts the small blind of $.25.
kramped posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: Th Qd
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

judgeboss raises to $1.50. kramped calls.

Flop (board: Jd Qs 2s):

kramped bets $3. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: Jd Qs 2s Kh):

kramped bets $9. judgeboss calls.

River (board: Jd Qs 2s Kh 5c): ...early in our match...looking back I was probably ahead...he was mashing the pot button again

kramped bets $15. judgeboss folds. kramped is
returned $15 (uncalled).

Hand #53362785-23756 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $27.
kramped wins $26.50.
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Hand #53362785-23751 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:33:27

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $51.35.
kramped is at seat 1 with $53.25.
The button is at seat 1.

kramped posts the small blind of $.25.
judgeboss posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: Kc Tc
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

kramped raises to $1.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: Kd 4h 6c):

judgeboss checks. kramped bets $3. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: Kd 4h 6c Ts): ...Not sure he would bet river so the play was to check-raise here or lead out on river

judgeboss checks. kramped bets $9. judgeboss raises
to $25. kramped folds. judgeboss is returned $16
(uncalled).

Hand #53362785-23751 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $27.
judgeboss wins $26.50.
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Hand #53362785-23770 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:40:40

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $57.45.
kramped is at seat 1 with $54.25.
The button is at seat 0.

judgeboss posts the small blind of $.25.
kramped posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: 7s 9h
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

judgeboss raises to $1.50. kramped calls.

Flop (board: 7c 9s 3c):

kramped checks. judgeboss bets $2.25. kramped
calls.

Turn (board: 7c 9s 3c 6c):

kramped checks. judgeboss checks.

River (board: 7c 9s 3c 6c 6h):

kramped bets $7.50. judgeboss raises to $15. ...value
kramped calls.

Showdown:

judgeboss shows 7s 9h.
judgeboss has 7s 9h 7c 9s 6c: two pair, nines and sevens.
kramped mucks cards.
(kramped has 2c 2s.)

Hand #53362785-23770 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $37.50.
judgeboss wins $37 with two pair, nines and sevens.
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Hand #53362785-23796 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:47:23

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $124.60.
kramped is at seat 1 with $47.60.
The button is at seat 0.

judgeboss posts the small blind of $.25.
kramped posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: Qd As
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

judgeboss raises to $1.50. kramped calls.

Flop (board: 7d 3d 4c):

kramped bets $3. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: 7d 3d 4c Qs):

kramped bets $9. judgeboss raises to $36. kramped
goes all-in for $43.10. judgeboss calls.

River (board: 7d 3d 4c Qs 9s):

(no action in this round)

Showdown:

kramped shows 8c 7h.
kramped has 8c 7h 7d Qs 9s: a pair of sevens.
judgeboss shows Qd As.
judgeboss has Qd As 7d Qs 9s: a pair of queens.

Hand #53362785-23796 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $95.20.
judgeboss wins $94.70 with a pair of queens.
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Hand #53362785-23790 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:45:15

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $64.95.
kramped is at seat 1 with $58.25.
The button is at seat 0.

judgeboss posts the small blind of $.25.
kramped posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: Qh 9h
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

judgeboss raises to $1.50. kramped re-raises to
$4.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: 9s Qd Kh):

kramped bets $9. judgeboss raises to $25. kramped
goes all-in for $53.75. judgeboss calls.

Turn (board: 9s Qd Kh 2d):

(no action in this round)

River (board: 9s Qd Kh 2d Js):

(no action in this round)

Showdown:

kramped shows Kd 8c. .....nice shove!!!
kramped has Kd 9s Qd Kh Js: a pair of kings.
judgeboss shows Qh 9h.
judgeboss has Qh 9h 9s Qd Kh: two pair, queens and nines.

Hand #53362785-23790 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $116.50.
judgeboss wins $116 with two pair, queens and nines.
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Hand #53362785-23832 at Attleboro (No Limit Hold'em)
Started at 20/May/08 21:58:26

judgeboss is at seat 0 with $136.25.
kramped is at seat 1 with $86.20.
The button is at seat 0.

judgeboss posts the small blind of $.25.
kramped posts the big blind of $.50.

judgeboss: 9d 8s
kramped: -- --

Pre-flop:

judgeboss raises to $1.50. kramped re-raises to
$4.50. judgeboss calls.

Flop (board: Ks 6d Ad): ...scary board...let's steal!!!

kramped bets $9. judgeboss raises to $28. kramped
folds. judgeboss is returned $19 (uncalled).

judgeboss opts to show 9d 8s.
judgeboss has 9d 8s Ks 6d Ad: ace high.

Hand #53362785-23832 Summary:

$.50 is raked from a pot of $27.
judgeboss wins $26.50.
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Just a funny picture I found on the net...damn the euros take their "football" serious!!!

I can see 7k

2008-05-18T22:04:00.003-04:00

Won another $134.65 plus I cashed in $151.65 from rakeback to bring bankroll to $6713.65. I have been datamining 200nl games as I hope to try my hand at that level by the time I reach $7.5k bank. It won't be a full-time move but just taking a few shots to gain some confidence at the higher level. Got to get to 7.5k first!!!

If I were to win at the same rate as i have this month I will be there in about 3,000 hands...it's more likely to occur at a 3-4bb/100 which would take closer to 10,000 hands.

Nice Week

2008-05-14T00:03:00.002-04:00

+95.10 today...boosting bankroll to $6427.35. I will be back with hand histories...

Totals for the past week May 6 - May 13

Break even...

2008-05-12T23:16:00.004-04:00

I have played 1394 hands in the last two days winning a whopping $.70. Bankroll stands at $6332.25. I played super LAG last night losing about $73 for the session and won it all back tonight playing fairly tight.

A good player needs to mix up their play to make things unpredictable. Super LAG is difficult to play as good players always tend to play back you. Playing TAG also has it shortcomings as good players will steal pots away from you. Mixing things up is what keeps everyone off guard and hopefully will get you paid on your qualigty hands.

FullTiltPoker Game #6393409523: Table Nevada (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:33:11 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 1: SirAceAlot ($43.20)
Seat 2: viperboy ($39)
Seat 3: Schon13 ($67.30)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($106)
Seat 5: ult1mo ($92.45)
Seat 6: Dupomir ($100)
Schon13 posts the small blind of $0.50
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9d 8d]
ult1mo raises to $3.50
Dupomir folds
SirAceAlot has 15 seconds left to act
SirAceAlot folds
viperboy calls $3.50
Schon13 calls $3
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $2.50 ...easy call with pot and implied odds
*** FLOP *** [3d Jd 2d]
Schon13 bets $1
birdiemachine calls $1 ...gonna see next card and probably lead out 60% pot bet on turn.
ult1mo has 15 seconds left to act
ult1mo raises to $10 ...gonna call this
viperboy raises to $35.50, and is all in ....now we have a pot and its time to protect my hand
Schon13 folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $102.50, and is all in
ult1mo folds
birdiemachine shows [9d 8d]
viperboy shows [Qc Td]
Uncalled bet of $67 returned to birdiemachine
*** TURN *** [3d Jd 2d] [7s]
*** RIVER *** [3d Jd 2d 7s] [7d] ...puke!
birdiemachine shows a flush, Jack high
viperboy shows a flush, Jack high
viperboy wins the pot ($93) with a flush, Jack high
viperboy is sitting out
birdiemachine adds $33
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $96 Rake $3
Board: [3d Jd 2d 7s 7d]
Seat 1: SirAceAlot didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: viperboy (button) showed [Qc Td] and won ($93) with a flush, Jack high
Seat 3: Schon13 (small blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 4: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [9d 8d] and lost with a flush, Jack high
Seat 5: ult1mo folded on the Flop
Seat 6: Dupomir didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6393293639: Table Keifer (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:24:46 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 1: mistermoore ($169.15)
Seat 2: stubby9533 ($79.55)
Seat 3: WizTrust ($100)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($106.20)
Seat 5: osemouzel ($186.05)
Seat 6: gui_999 ($139.25)
osemouzel posts the small blind of $0.50
gui_999 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [3d 3s]
mistermoore folds
stubby9533 folds
WizTrust raises to $3.50
birdiemachine calls $3.50... gonna float or raise flop
osemouzel folds
gui_999 folds
*** FLOP *** [Jd 9c 4c]
WizTrust bets $6.50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $23
WizTrust has 15 seconds left to act
WizTrust raises to $48 ....Can't continue with hand
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine adds $20.30
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $25 returned to WizTrust
WizTrust mucks
WizTrust wins the pot ($51.80)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $54.50 Rake $2.70
Board: [Jd 9c 4c]
Seat 1: mistermoore didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: stubby9533 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: WizTrust collected ($51.80), mucked
Seat 4: birdiemachine (button) folded on the Flop
Seat 5: osemouzel (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: gui_999 (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6385501310: Table Tree Line (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 10:53:18 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 1: xtermine123 ($114.40)
Seat 2: I HRT DVDA ($124.75)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($100)
Seat 4: Juice-It123 ($100)
Seat 5: niNJ78 ($139.50)
Seat 6: ZanDa123 ($100)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.50
Juice-It123 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qc Kc]
niNJ78 folds
ZanDa123 raises to $3.50
xtermine123 folds
I HRT DVDA folds
birdiemachine calls $3
Juice-It123 folds
*** FLOP *** [Kh 2h 5d]
birdiemachine checks
ZanDa123 bets $5
birdiemachine calls $5 ...keeping pot small
*** TURN *** [Kh 2h 5d] [As]
birdiemachine bets $13 ...represent A or K hoping he has underpair
ZanDa123 calls $13
*** RIVER *** [Kh 2h 5d As] [Ah]
birdiemachine checks
I HRT DVDA has been disconnected
ZanDa123 bets $12 ...might have been outplayed here, but I just felt I was beat
birdiemachine adds $21.50
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $12 returned to ZanDa123
I HRT DVDA has reconnected
ZanDa123 mucks
ZanDa123 wins the pot ($41.80)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $44 Rake $2.20
Board: [Kh 2h 5d As Ah]
Seat 1: xtermine123 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: I HRT DVDA (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: birdiemachine (small blind) folded on the River
Seat 4: Juice-It123 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: niNJ78 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: ZanDa123 collected ($41.80), mucked

FullTiltPoker Game #6380214133: Table Henniker (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:40:30 ET - 2008/05/11
Seat 1: JesusLizzard ($201.80)
Seat 2: Mr Biswas ($100)
Seat 3: dispatch3d ($139.65)
Seat 4: Black_Mamba_555 ($164.30)
Seat 5: yosh717 ($104)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($107)
yosh717 posts the small blind of $0.50
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ah As]
JesusLizzard folds
Mr Biswas folds
dispatch3d raises to $3
Black_Mamba_555 calls $3
yosh717 folds
birdiemachine raises to $13...
dispatch3d calls $10
Black_Mamba_555 has 15 seconds left to act
Black_Mamba_555 folds
*** FLOP *** [4d 2h Jd]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $22
dispatch3d has 15 seconds left to act
dispatch3d calls $22
*** TURN *** [4d 2h Jd] [Kc]
birdiemachine checks ...going to check raise all-in...if he has KK or JJ so be it!
dispatch3d has 15 seconds left to act
dispatch3d bets $104.65, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $72, and is all in
dispatch3d shows [Ks Kd]
birdiemachine shows [Ah As]
Uncalled bet of $32.65 returned to dispatch3d
*** RIVER *** [4d 2h Jd Kc] [3d]
dispatch3d shows three of a kind, Kings
birdiemachine shows a pair of Aces
dispatch3d wins the pot ($214.50) with three of a kind, Kings
birdiemachine adds $20
dispatch3d: lame
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $217.50 Rake $3
Board: [4d 2h Jd Kc 3d]
Seat 1: JesusLizzard didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Mr Biswas didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: dispatch3d showed [Ks Kd] and won ($214.50) with three of a kind, Kings
Seat 4: Black_Mamba_555 (button) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: yosh717 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [Ah As] and lost with a pair of Aces

FullTiltPoker Game #6380285004: Table Henniker (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:46:03 ET - 2008/05/11
Seat 1: JesusLizzard ($205.90)
Seat 2: Boots2323 ($100)
Seat 3: dispatch3d ($245.65)
Seat 4: Black_Mamba_555 ($166.75)
Seat 5: yosh717 ($97.50)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($102)
Black_Mamba_555 posts the small blind of $0.50
yosh717 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jd Jc]
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
JesusLizzard folds
Boots2323 folds
dispatch3d folds
Black_Mamba_555 calls $3
yosh717 adds $3.50
yosh717 folds
*** FLOP *** [2d 7h 8h]
Black_Mamba_555 checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $5
Black_Mamba_555 has 15 seconds left to act
Black_Mamba_555 raises to $15
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $39...3-bet to find out where I am...
Black_Mamba_555 has 15 seconds left to act
Black_Mamba_555 calls $24
*** TURN *** [2d 7h 8h] [Qc]
Black_Mamba_555 checks
birdiemachine bets $59.50, and is all in ...not sure if this is correct but I'm pretty sure he is ahead...My 3-bet should have told me to check/fold this hand.
Black_Mamba_555 calls $59.50
birdiemachine shows [Jd Jc]
Black_Mamba_555 shows [8c 8s]
*** RIVER *** [2d 7h 8h Qc] [3s]
birdiemachine shows a pair of Jacks
Black_Mamba_555 shows three of a kind, Eights
Black_Mamba_555 wins the pot ($202) with three of a kind, Eights
birdiemachine adds $20
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $205 Rake $3
Board: [2d 7h 8h Qc 3s]
Seat 1: JesusLizzard didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Boots2323 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: dispatch3d (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: Black_Mamba_555 (small blind) showed [8c 8s] and won ($202) with three of a kind, Eights
Seat 5: yosh717 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine showed [Jd Jc] and lost with a pair of Jacks

tilt hand pays off...I had been stacked twice in the last 20 minutes...

FullTiltPoker Game #6380504311: Table Mendoza (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:03:13 ET - 2008/05/11
Seat 1: KxRxAxKxA ($26.55)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($125.10)
Seat 3: dispatch3d ($121.70)
Seat 4: omellberg ($90.90), is sitting out
Seat 5: ggnoobs ($148.25)
Seat 6: JonnyC22 ($40)
dispatch3d posts the small blind of $0.50
ggnoobs posts the big blind of $1
5 seconds left to act
JonnyC22 is sitting out
Time has expired
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9s Ts]
JonnyC22 has returned
KxRxAxKxA folds
birdiemachine raises to $3.50 ....standard
dispatch3d calls $3
ggnoobs folds
*** FLOP *** [6c 3d 8d]
dispatch3d checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $5 ...standard
dispatch3d has 15 seconds left to act
dispatch3d raises to $18
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $13 ....almost shoved here...we had battled several hands tonight
*** TURN *** [6c 3d 8d] [Qh] ...double gut turn
dispatch3d has 15 seconds left to act
dispatch3d bets $31
birdiemachine raises to $103.60, and is all in ...put him on A8 or Ad6d
dispatch3d calls $69.20, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [9s Ts]
dispatch3d shows [3h 3c] ...ugh, but I have 8 outs...
Uncalled bet of $3.40 returned to birdiemachine
*** RIVER *** [6c 3d 8d Qh] [7c] ...BINGO!
birdiemachine shows a straight, Ten high
dispatch3d shows three of a kind, Threes
birdiemachine wins the pot ($242.40) with a straight, Ten high
dispatch3d adds $100
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $244.40 Rake $2
Board: [6c 3d 8d Qh 7c]
Seat 1: KxRxAxKxA didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: birdiemachine (button) showed [9s Ts] and won ($242.40) with a straight, Ten high
Seat 3: dispatch3d (small blind) showed [3h 3c] and lost with three of a kind, Threes
Seat 4: omellberg is sitting out
Seat 5: ggnoobs (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: JonnyC22 is sitting out

Nice commentary by my opponent...

FullTiltPoker Game #6380522707: Table Mendoza (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:04:39 ET - 2008/05/11
Seat 1: KxRxAxKxA ($26.55)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($245.80)
Seat 3: dispatch3d ($100)
Seat 4: omellberg ($90.90), is sitting out
Seat 5: ggnoobs ($147.25)
Seat 6: JonnyC22 ($40)
ggnoobs posts the small blind of $0.50
JonnyC22 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #3
dispatch3d: you %&@#
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [6c Qs]
dispatch3d: asdlkjalskdjf
dispatch3d: I hate u
KxRxAxKxA raises to $3.50
dispatch3d: lol man
birdiemachine folds
JonnyC22: wow
dispatch3d folds
ggnoobs has 15 seconds left to act
ggnoobs folds
JonnyC22 folds
Uncalled bet of $2.50 returned to KxRxAxKxA
KxRxAxKxA mucks
KxRxAxKxA wins the pot ($2.50)
dispatch3d: damn double gutshots
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $2.50 Rake $0
Seat 1: KxRxAxKxA collected ($2.50), mucked
Seat 2: birdiemachine didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: dispatch3d (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: omellberg is sitting out
Seat 5: ggnoobs (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: JonnyC22 (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6381753085: Table Keifer (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 0:45:54 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 2: NickAtNite8 ($111.65)
Seat 3: minimal77 ($40.30)
Seat 4: big_j_129 ($20)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($116.10)
Seat 6: U2KILLERS ($165.25), is sitting out
NickAtNite8 posts the small blind of $0.50
minimal77 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ad Qc]
big_j_129 folds
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
NickAtNite8 folds
minimal77 raises to $9
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $41
minimal77 calls $31.30, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Ad Qc]
minimal77 shows [Th Td]
Uncalled bet of $0.70 returned to birdiemachine
*** FLOP *** [6h 8h Ah]
*** TURN *** [6h 8h Ah] [9d]
*** RIVER *** [6h 8h Ah 9d] [5c]
birdiemachine shows a pair of Aces
minimal77 shows a pair of Tens
birdiemachine wins the pot ($79.10) with a pair of Aces
minimal77 is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $81.10 Rake $2
Board: [6h 8h Ah 9d 5c]
Seat 2: NickAtNite8 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: minimal77 (big blind) showed [Th Td] and lost with a pair of Tens
Seat 4: big_j_129 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine (button) showed [Ad Qc] and won ($79.10) with a pair of Aces
Seat 6: U2KILLERS is sitting out

FullTiltPoker Game #6385464520: Table Elkington (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 10:48:17 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 1: Liloufull ($102.60)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($100)
Seat 3: JesusLizzard ($127)
Seat 4: leobarag ($243.80)
Seat 5: sudicpn ($112.45)
Seat 6: Mr Biswas ($113.50)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.50
JesusLizzard posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9c 9d]
leobarag folds
sudicpn folds
Mr Biswas folds
Liloufull folds
birdiemachine raises to $3
JesusLizzard calls $2
*** FLOP *** [2s 2h 6d]
birdiemachine bets $4
JesusLizzard raises to $12
birdiemachine calls $8
*** TURN *** [2s 2h 6d] [6h]
birdiemachine bets $19
JesusLizzard raises to $87 ...Not a 6...maybe 1010+ but likely to have 3-bet PF
birdiemachine calls $66, and is all in
JesusLizzard shows [7s 7d]
birdiemachine shows [9c 9d]
Uncalled bet of $2 returned to JesusLizzard
*** RIVER *** [2s 2h 6d 6h] [Qh]
JesusLizzard shows two pair, Sevens and Sixes
birdiemachine shows two pair, Nines and Sixes
birdiemachine wins the pot ($197) with two pair, Nines and Sixes
JesusLizzard adds $73
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $200 Rake $3
Board: [2s 2h 6d 6h Qh]
Seat 1: Liloufull (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [9c 9d] and won ($197) with two pair, Nines and Sixes
Seat 3: JesusLizzard (big blind) showed [7s 7d] and lost with two pair, Sevens and Sixes
Seat 4: leobarag didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: sudicpn didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: Mr Biswas didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6393549909: Table Ravine (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:43:33 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 1: mike16822 ($40)
Seat 2: bryans07 ($151.65)
Seat 3: 750400man ($64.20)
Seat 4: NickAtNite8 ($109.35)
Seat 5: chip angler ($223.80)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($129.35)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.50
mike16822 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [8d 8s]
bryans07 folds
750400man raises to $5
NickAtNite8 folds
chip angler folds
birdiemachine calls $4.50
mike16822 folds
*** FLOP *** [2d 8c 5c]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine checks
750400man bets $7
birdiemachine calls $7 ...gonna play a big pot
*** TURN *** [2d 8c 5c] [Ac]
birdiemachine checks
750400man bets $52.20, and is all in ...He's not there yet, but he is drawing
birdiemachine calls $52.20
750400man shows [Js Jc]
birdiemachine shows [8d 8s]
*** RIVER *** [2d 8c 5c Ac] [2h]
750400man shows two pair, Jacks and Twos
birdiemachine shows a full house, Eights full of Twos
birdiemachine wins the pot ($126.40) with a full house, Eights full of Twos
750400man is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $129.40 Rake $3
Board: [2d 8c 5c Ac 2h]
Seat 1: mike16822 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: bryans07 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: 750400man showed [Js Jc] and lost with two pair, Jacks and Twos
Seat 4: NickAtNite8 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: chip angler (button) didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6393132153: Table Winston (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:13:04 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($102.05)
Seat 2: pokerpro725 ($91.90)
Seat 3: Nethervoid ($72.15)
Seat 4: discopimp ($97.50)
Seat 5: ishkano ($35.60)
Seat 6: VinVegas ($111.50)
VinVegas posts the small blind of $0.50
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [3h 4d]
pokerpro725 has 15 seconds left to act
pokerpro725 calls $1
Nethervoid folds
discopimp folds
ishkano folds
VinVegas folds
birdiemachine checks
*** FLOP *** [4c Ah 3s]
birdiemachine checks
pokerpro725 bets $1
birdiemachine calls $1
*** TURN *** [4c Ah 3s] [3c]
birdiemachine checks
pokerpro725 bets $1
birdiemachine raises to $4
pokerpro725 calls $3
*** RIVER *** [4c Ah 3s 3c] [5s]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $16 ....overbet...I think he will call since he called turn
pokerpro725 calls $16
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [3h 4d] a full house, Threes full of Fours
pokerpro725 mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($42.30) with a full house, Threes full of Fours
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $44.50 Rake $2.20
Board: [4c Ah 3s 3c 5s]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [3h 4d] and won ($42.30) with a full house, Threes full of Fours
Seat 2: pokerpro725 mucked [Ad 9c] - two pair, Aces and Threes
Seat 3: Nethervoid didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: discopimp didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: ishkano (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: VinVegas (small blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6393513805: Table Nevada (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:40:51 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 1: SirAceAlot ($46.30)
Seat 2: tamking16 ($50)
Seat 3: brewinhops ($99)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($145.30)
Seat 5: ult1mo ($113)
Seat 6: Dupomir ($98.50)
brewinhops posts the small blind of $0.50
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qd Qh]
ult1mo raises to $3.50
Dupomir folds
SirAceAlot folds
brewinhops folds
birdiemachine calls $2.50 ...disguising my hand
*** FLOP *** [2s Qc Tc]
birdiemachine checks
ult1mo bets $5.50
birdiemachine raises to $18 ...he has played very maniacal... 3-betting everywhere
ult1mo raises to $38
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $121.50
ult1mo calls $71.50, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Qd Qh]
ult1mo shows [Qs Kc] ...nice overplay here...when you play superLAG, it's difficult to play post-flop. Should have been an easy fold after getting 4-bet on the flop.
Uncalled bet of $12 returned to birdiemachine
*** TURN *** [2s Qc Tc] [3d]
*** RIVER *** [2s Qc Tc 3d] [Ac]
birdiemachine shows three of a kind, Queens
ult1mo shows a pair of Queens
birdiemachine wins the pot ($223.50) with three of a kind, Queens
ult1mo adds $100
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $226.50 Rake $3
Board: [2s Qc Tc 3d Ac]
Seat 1: SirAceAlot (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: tamking16 is sitting out
Seat 3: brewinhops (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [Qd Qh] and won ($223.50) with three of a kind, Queens
Seat 5: ult1mo showed [Qs Kc] and lost with a pair of Queens
Seat 6: Dupomir didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6393440701: Table Nevada (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:35:29 ET - 2008/05/12
Seat 1: SirAceAlot ($47.80)
Seat 2: Nethervoid ($40)
Seat 3: Schon13 ($59.30)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($100)
Seat 5: ult1mo ($77.95)
Seat 6: Dupomir ($100)
ult1mo posts the small blind of $0.50
Dupomir posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Js 9s]
SirAceAlot folds
Schon13 calls $1
birdiemachine raises to $4.50
ult1mo calls $4
Dupomir calls $3.50
Schon13 calls $3.50
*** FLOP *** [2d 7s 5h]
ult1mo checks
Dupomir checks
Schon13 bets $2.80
birdiemachine raises to $17
ult1mo folds
Dupomir folds
Schon13 calls $14.20
*** TURN *** [2d 7s 5h] [Kh]
Schon13 checks
birdiemachine checks
*** RIVER *** [2d 7s 5h Kh] [9h]
Schon13 bets $17.80
birdiemachine raises to $64
Schon13 folds
Uncalled bet of $46.20 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($84.60)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $87.60 Rake $3
Board: [2d 7s 5h Kh 9h]
Seat 1: SirAceAlot didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Nethervoid is sitting out
Seat 3: Schon13 folded on the River
Seat 4: birdiemachine (button) collected ($84.60), mucked
Seat 5: ult1mo (small blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 6: Dupomir (big blind) folded on the Flop

Hand histories...

2008-05-10T21:15:00.007-04:00

Results at NL and PLO from May 6 to now. I didn't play at all the first five days of the month.

FullTiltPoker Game #6353746451: Table Pardee (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:37:36 ET - 2008/05/09
Seat 1: BaNtam18 ($163.05)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($99.85)
Seat 3: Donnygoon ($111.65)
Seat 4: MclarenF12008 ($19.70)
Seat 5: osemouzel ($108)
Seat 6: gbear24222 ($146.80)
MclarenF12008 posts the small blind of $0.50
osemouzel posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5s 3s]
gbear24222 has 15 seconds left to act
gbear24222 calls $1
BaNtam18 calls $1
birdiemachine raises to $4
Donnygoon calls $4
MclarenF12008 calls $3.50
osemouzel folds
gbear24222 calls $3
BaNtam18 calls $3
*** FLOP *** [Jc 3d 5h]
MclarenF12008 checks
gbear24222 bets $13
BaNtam18 folds
birdiemachine calls $13...Put him on a big Jack maybe 1010 or 99
Donnygoon folds
MclarenF12008 folds
*** TURN *** [Jc 3d 5h] [Ks] ...small scare card, but I was willing to bust to win a big pot.
gbear24222 has 15 seconds left to act
gbear24222 bets $28
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $64
gbear24222 has 15 seconds left to act
gbear24222 folds
Uncalled bet of $36 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($100)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $103 Rake $3
Board: [Jc 3d 5h Ks]
Seat 1: BaNtam18 folded on the Flop
Seat 2: birdiemachine collected ($100), mucked
Seat 3: Donnygoon (button) folded on the Flop
Seat 4: MclarenF12008 (small blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 5: osemouzel (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: gbear24222 folded on the Turn

FullTiltPoker Game #6353842799: Table Pardee (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:45:46 ET - 2008/05/09
Seat 1: BaNtam18 ($160.20)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($148.60)
Seat 3: Donnygoon ($102.45)
Seat 4: MclarenF12008 ($17.30)
Seat 5: osemouzel ($105)
Seat 6: gbear24222 ($109.50)
osemouzel posts the small blind of $0.50
gbear24222 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [As Jd]
BaNtam18 folds
birdiemachine raises to $3.50....standard
Donnygoon folds
MclarenF12008 folds
osemouzel folds
gbear24222 calls $2.50
*** FLOP *** [Jh 5c 2h]
gbear24222 checks
birdiemachine bets $5 ...standard
gbear24222 calls $5
*** TURN *** [Jh 5c 2h] [Ad]
gbear24222 checks
birdiemachine bets $10 ...standard
gbear24222 calls $10
*** RIVER *** [Jh 5c 2h Ad] [4d]
gbear24222 checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $28 ...Figured he had a big ACE...big value bet!
gbear24222 calls $28
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [As Jd] two pair, Aces and Jacks
gbear24222 mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($90.50) with two pair, Aces and Jacks
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $93.50 Rake $3
Board: [Jh 5c 2h Ad 4d]
Seat 1: BaNtam18 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: birdiemachine showed [As Jd] and won ($90.50) with two pair, Aces and Jacks
Seat 3: Donnygoon didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: MclarenF12008 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: osemouzel (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: gbear24222 (big blind) mucked [Qh Qc] - a pair of Queens

FullTiltPoker Game #6353676318: Table Highland (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:31:41 ET - 2008/05/09
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($100)
Seat 2: GoldFishCracker ($100)
Seat 3: Cacolaonly ($40)
Seat 4: CATZEL36 ($236)
Seat 5: skippers63 ($110.30)
Seat 6: Vergadain ($25.30)
Vergadain posts the small blind of $0.50
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $1
Cacolaonly posts $1
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Th Qc]
GoldFishCracker has 15 seconds left to act
GoldFishCracker folds
Cacolaonly checks
CATZEL36 folds
skippers63 folds
Vergadain calls $0.50
birdiemachine checks
*** FLOP *** [Kh 2c Jd]
Vergadain checks
birdiemachine bets $3 ...Bet to disguise draw...
GoldFishCracker stands up
Cacolaonly calls $3
Vergadain folds
*** TURN *** [Kh 2c Jd] [9d]
birdiemachine bets $6 ...bet the nuts
Cacolaonly calls $6
*** RIVER *** [Kh 2c Jd 9d] [Tc]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $13 ...scary board to call, may have bet too much
Cacolaonly folds
Uncalled bet of $13 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($19.95)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $21 Rake $1.05
Board: [Kh 2c Jd 9d Tc]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (big blind) collected ($19.95), mucked
Seat 2: GoldFishCracker didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Cacolaonly folded on the River
Seat 4: CATZEL36 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: skippers63 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: Vergadain (small blind) folded on the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6354207294: Table Ravine (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:16:45 ET - 2008/05/09
Seat 1: lrpoker ($153.35)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($157.15)
Seat 3: best hvac ($52.50)
Seat 4: aniloj ($43.45)
Seat 5: echobike ($118.50)
Seat 6: BrickHaw ($63.45)
echobike posts the small blind of $0.50
BrickHaw posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qh Qd]
lrpoker folds
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
best hvac folds
aniloj folds
echobike has 15 seconds left to act
echobike raises to $11.50 ...going to see the flop and play from there.
BrickHaw adds $37.55
BrickHaw folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $8
*** FLOP *** [3c Ah Jh]
echobike has 15 seconds left to act
echobike bets $18
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $39 ...Ace is a scare card or a bingo card...more likely to be a scare card.
echobike adds $11
echobike folds
Uncalled bet of $21 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($57)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $60 Rake $3
Board: [3c Ah Jh]
Seat 1: lrpoker didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: birdiemachine collected ($57), mucked
Seat 3: best hvac didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: aniloj (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: echobike (small blind) folded on the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6354214596: Table Dunkee (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:17:23 ET - 2008/05/09
Seat 1: haagsehop ($114.05)
Seat 2: LostOn5thst ($100)
Seat 3: bkrain ($44.20)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($112.70)
Seat 5: BaNtam18 ($99.85)
Seat 6: zoyee ($42.60)
BaNtam18 posts the small blind of $0.50
zoyee posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Th Ah]
haagsehop folds
LostOn5thst folds
bkrain has 15 seconds left to act
bkrain is sitting out
bkrain has timed out
bkrain folds
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
bkrain has returned
BaNtam18 folds
zoyee calls $2.50
*** FLOP *** [Ac 3s 4h]
zoyee bets $7.50
birdiemachine calls $7.50
*** TURN *** [Ac 3s 4h] [6c]
zoyee bets $7
birdiemachine calls $7 ...almost mucked here, but made the call...
*** RIVER *** [Ac 3s 4h 6c] [9h]
zoyee bets $5
birdiemachine calls $5 ...8/1 call.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
zoyee shows [Ad Kh] a pair of Aces ....obviously
birdiemachine mucks
zoyee wins the pot ($44.20) with a pair of Aces
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $46.50 Rake $2.30
Board: [Ac 3s 4h 6c 9h]
Seat 1: haagsehop didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: LostOn5thst didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: bkrain didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: birdiemachine (button) mucked [Th Ah] - a pair of Aces
Seat 5: BaNtam18 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: zoyee (big blind) showed [Ad Kh] and won ($44.20) with a pair of Aces

FullTiltPoker Game #6367052263: Table Ravine (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:13:50 ET - 2008/05/10
Seat 1: cljudy ($18.05), is sitting out
Seat 2: Jay Bridge ($107.60)
Seat 3: Shapo ($152.60)
Seat 4: osemouzel ($123.55)
Seat 5: TPTK77 ($100)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($184.95)
Jay Bridge posts the small blind of $0.50
Shapo posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9h 9d]
osemouzel folds
TPTK77 raises to $3.50
birdiemachine calls $3.50
Jay Bridge folds
Shapo raises to $7
TPTK77 calls $3.50
birdiemachine calls $3.50
*** FLOP *** [2c 5h 8h]
Shapo bets $8
TPTK77 adds $7
TPTK77 folds
birdiemachine calls $8
*** TURN *** [2c 5h 8h] [9s]
cljudy has returned
Shapo checks
birdiemachine bets $37.50
Shapo calls $37.50
*** RIVER *** [2c 5h 8h 9s] [8s]
Shapo checks
birdiemachine bets $132.45, and is all in
Shapo calls $100.10, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $32.35 returned to birdiemachine
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [9h 9d] a full house, Nines full of Eights
Shapo mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($309.70) with a full house, Nines full of Eights
Shapo is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $312.70 Rake $3
Board: [2c 5h 8h 9s 8s]
Seat 1: cljudy is sitting out
Seat 2: Jay Bridge (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: Shapo (big blind) mucked [Jc Jd] - two pair, Jacks and Eights
Seat 4: osemouzel didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: TPTK77 folded on the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine (button) showed [9h 9d] and won ($309.70) with a full house, Nines full of Eights

FullTiltPoker Game #6366778130: Table Ravine (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:49:44 ET - 2008/05/10
Seat 1: ThruAdversity ($92.90)
Seat 2: Jay Bridge ($100)
Seat 3: Shapo ($161.40)
Seat 4: osemouzel ($100)
Seat 5: JAZZY_POKER ($85.80)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($98.15)
Shapo posts the small blind of $0.50
osemouzel posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [2c 2d]
JAZZY_POKER calls $1
birdiemachine raises to $4.50
ThruAdversity folds
Jay Bridge folds
Shapo folds
osemouzel adds $1
osemouzel folds
JAZZY_POKER calls $3.50
*** FLOP *** [2s Tc 2h]
JAZZY_POKER bets $6
birdiemachine calls $6
*** TURN *** [2s Tc 2h] [5h]
JAZZY_POKER bets $20
birdiemachine calls $20
*** RIVER *** [2s Tc 2h 5h] [Ad]
JAZZY_POKER bets $55.30, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $55.30
*** SHOW DOWN ***
JAZZY_POKER shows [7s Qs] a pair of Twos
birdiemachine shows [2c 2d] four of a kind, Twos
birdiemachine wins the pot ($170.10) with four of a kind, Twos
JAZZY_POKER is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $173.10 Rake $3
Board: [2s Tc 2h 5h Ad]
Seat 1: ThruAdversity didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Jay Bridge (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Shapo (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: osemouzel (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: JAZZY_POKER showed [7s Qs] and lost with a pair of Twos
Seat 6: birdiemachine showed [2c 2d] and won ($170.10) with four of a kind, Twos

Won $238.45 in 65 minutes and boosted bankroll to $6331.55

Bust 6k!!!!!!

2008-05-10T00:09:00.003-04:00

Excellent night tonight as everything fell in my favor...winning $215.85 playing 100nl and 25PLO. I won $47.15 at 25PLO and $168.70 at 100nl in 73 minutes of play. Bankroll now stands at.....$6093.10.

Its late and I am working early tomorrow, I will be back to post hand histories. Later!

Quick update...

2008-05-08T13:10:00.003-04:00

Another prifitable evening winning $161.25 over 666 hands. Bankroll now sits at $5877.25

Looking back on this hand, this is not my best play, but I felt as though the player was trying to steal the pot away...I did have the best hand but he has a huge drawing especially against my 99.
I did put him to a decision which could have easily been against JJ+ which he would be solid underdog in every situation. He winds up calling as a 55-45 favorite, but my hand held up which happens when you are running well.

FullTiltPoker Game #6328696506: Table Yardley (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:21:54 ET - 2008/05/07
Seat 1: MountainOfDung ($97.95)
Seat 2: genemish ($173.85)
Seat 3: notoriousss ($103.60)
Seat 4: brease ($60.20)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($103.55)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.50
MountainOfDung posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9d 9h]
genemish raises to $3.50
notoriousss folds
brease folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $12
MountainOfDung folds
genemish calls $8.50
*** FLOP *** [6s Js 2c]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $17
genemish raises to $34 ...Extreme strength or a draw?
birdiemachine raises to $91.55, and is all in ...I decide on the draw. I could have called and moved in on the turn against a blank turn.
genemish calls $57.55
birdiemachine shows [9d 9h]
genemish shows [As Qs]
*** TURN *** [6s Js 2c] [7c]
*** RIVER *** [6s Js 2c 7c] [7d]
birdiemachine shows two pair, Nines and Sevens
genemish shows a pair of Sevens
birdiemachine wins the pot ($205.10) with two pair, Nines and Sevens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $208.10 Rake $3
Board: [6s Js 2c 7c 7d]
Seat 1: MountainOfDung (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: genemish showed [As Qs] and lost with a pair of Sevens
Seat 3: notoriousss didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: brease (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [9d 9h] and won ($205.10) with two pair, Nines and Sevens

I did get stuck $120+ in the first 20 minutes of play with situations like this...

FullTiltPoker Game #6328187455: Table Mellon (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:44:00 ET - 2008/05/07
Seat 1: AK116 ($202.50)
Seat 2: Punisher61 ($164.80)
Seat 3: Sp0rkach0ne ($139.40)
Seat 4: GoldFishCracker ($126.15)
Seat 5: gigabit_2 ($100)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($100)
Sp0rkach0ne posts the small blind of $0.50
GoldFishCracker posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ah 6h]
gigabit_2 folds
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
AK116 calls $3.50
Punisher61 calls $3.50
Sp0rkach0ne folds
GoldFishCracker folds
*** FLOP *** [7d 4d 6c]
birdiemachine bets $8
AK116 folds
Punisher61 calls $8
*** TURN *** [7d 4d 6c] [8s]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $20
Punisher61 raises to $153.30, and is all in
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine adds $31.50
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $133.30 returned to Punisher61
Punisher61 mucks
Punisher61 wins the pot ($65)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $68 Rake $3
Board: [7d 4d 6c 8s]
Seat 1: AK116 folded on the Flop
Seat 2: Punisher61 (button) collected ($65), mucked
Seat 3: Sp0rkach0ne (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: GoldFishCracker (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: gigabit_2 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: birdiemachine folded on the Turn

FullTiltPoker Game #6328595502: Table Winwood (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:14:31 ET - 2008/05/07
CyresY2k: nh
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($103.55)
Seat 2: CyresY2k ($124.25)
Seat 3: SnipersEdge ($110.50)
Seat 4: AK116 ($132.30)
Seat 5: OpenWide23 ($58.80)
Seat 6: alonsobois ($23.50)
SnipersEdge posts the small blind of $0.50
AK116 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ad Js]
alonsobois stands up
OpenWide23 folds
alonsobois folds
NibRock adds $100
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
CyresY2k: didnt see that one coming
birdiemachine raises to $3.50
CyresY2k folds
SnipersEdge calls $3
CyresY2k: so nh
AK116 folds
*** FLOP *** [8d Td 4h]
SnipersEdge bets $1...This player was a very loose/aggressive with 62/12/2.2 numbers
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $8 ...he used this post-oak bet all night trying to steal pots...so I tried to re-steal.
SnipersEdge calls $7
*** TURN *** [8d Td 4h] [4c]
SnipersEdge bets $1
birdiemachine raises to $18 ...same thing
SnipersEdge calls $17
*** RIVER *** [8d Td 4h 4c] [9c]
SnipersEdge bets $14 ....what a goof...He will make a mistake that will cost him his stack eventually...I give
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $14 returned to SnipersEdge
SnipersEdge mucks
SnipersEdge wins the pot ($57)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $60 Rake $3
Board: [8d Td 4h 4c 9c]
Seat 1: birdiemachine folded on the River
Seat 2: CyresY2k (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: SnipersEdge (small blind) collected ($57), mucked
Seat 4: AK116 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: OpenWide23 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: alonsobois didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6328901517: Table Lone Cedar (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:37:21 ET - 2008/05/07
Seat 1: PJS JR ($86.25)
Seat 2: Grip67 ($112.30)
Seat 3: ThePlayr_JP ($77.30)
Seat 4: Wynnerbago ($99)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($97.15)
Seat 6: atamanuk ($288.20)
Wynnerbago posts the small blind of $0.50
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5s 9s]
atamanuk raises to $2
PJS JR folds
Grip67 calls $2
ThePlayr_JP folds
Wynnerbago folds
birdiemachine calls $1
*** FLOP *** [Ac Ts 5c]
birdiemachine checks
atamanuk bets $3
Grip67 folds
birdiemachine calls $3 ...floating hoping for a scare card, any club, another A or paint card or a 5 or 9 to make a 2 pair+ hand.
*** TURN *** [Ac Ts 5c] [Ad] ...scare card
birdiemachine checks
atamanuk bets $6
birdiemachine raises to $23 ....represent
atamanuk raises to $283.20, and is all in ...get the door shown to me
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $260.20 returned to atamanuk
atamanuk mucks
atamanuk wins the pot ($55.60)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $58.50 Rake $2.90
Board: [Ac Ts 5c Ad]
Seat 1: PJS JR didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: Grip67 folded on the Flop
Seat 3: ThePlayr_JP (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: Wynnerbago (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: birdiemachine (big blind) folded on the Turn
Seat 6: atamanuk collected ($55.60), mucked

FullTiltPoker Game #6328953703: Table Durango (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:41:13 ET - 2008/05/07
Seat 1: bigdog7243 ($132.50)
Seat 2: wallabies518 ($38.05)
Seat 3: spector47 ($217.90)
Seat 4: DontGivaMuck ($42.40)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($97)
Seat 6: Hardway42 ($101.70)
Hardway42 posts the small blind of $0.50
bigdog7243 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Kc Kh]
wallabies518 folds
spector47 folds
DontGivaMuck calls $1
birdiemachine raises to $4.50
Hardway42 raises to $15
bigdog7243 folds
DontGivaMuck folds
birdiemachine calls $10.50 ...trying to disguise my strength by calling
*** FLOP *** [4h 7s Ah]
Hardway42 bets $29 ...I give him credit for a big Ace
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $29 returned to Hardway42
Hardway42 mucks
Hardway42 wins the pot ($30.40)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $32 Rake $1.60
Board: [4h 7s Ah]
Seat 1: bigdog7243 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: wallabies518 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: spector47 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: DontGivaMuck folded before the Flop
Seat 5: birdiemachine (button) folded on the Flop
Seat 6: Hardway42 (small blind) collected ($30.40), mucked

Moving close to 6K

2008-05-07T20:06:00.002-04:00

Ahead $315.60 over 7262 hands since April 19...bankroll now stands @ $5716. I have had a good run as the next hand shows...

FullTiltPoker Game #6315741708: Table Dunkee (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:55:10 ET - 2008/05/06
Seat 1: bfs111 ($89.35), is sitting out
Seat 2: GoldFishCracker ($127.75)
Seat 3: ldappa1 ($110.25)
Seat 4: xian_hua ($100)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($107.65)
Seat 6: double1meup ($106.15)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.50
double1meup posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qc Qd]
GoldFishCracker folds
ldappa1 calls $1
xian_hua folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $4.50
double1meup calls $3.50
ldappa1 calls $3.50
*** FLOP *** [Jc Qs As]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $8
double1meup folds
ldappa1 calls $8
*** TURN *** [Jc Qs As] [Qh]
birdiemachine bets $12
ldappa1 calls $12
*** RIVER *** [Jc Qs As Qh] [8h]
birdiemachine bets $83.15, and is all in
ldappa1 calls $83.15
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [Qc Qd] four of a kind, Queens
ldappa1 mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($216.80) with four of a kind, Queens
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $219.80 Rake $3
Board: [Jc Qs As Qh 8h]
Seat 1: bfs111 is sitting out
Seat 2: GoldFishCracker didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: ldappa1 mucked [Tc Kc] - a straight, Ace high
Seat 4: xian_hua (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [Qc Qd] and won ($216.80) with four of a kind, Queens
Seat 6: double1meup (big blind) folded on the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6315798035: Table Center (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:59:38 ET - 2008/05/06
Seat 1: gajago ($100)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($107.65)
Seat 3: gotigers2008 ($100)
Seat 4: ROCKTILT ($145.10)
Seat 5: mumbles99 ($182.95)
Seat 6: t8kinmoney ($720.75)
gotigers2008 posts the small blind of $0.50
ROCKTILT posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [6h 9h]
mumbles99 folds
t8kinmoney has 15 seconds left to act
t8kinmoney calls $1
gajago folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $4
gotigers2008 adds $0.50
gotigers2008 folds
mumbles99 stands up
Wes_Welker adds $100
ROCKTILT calls $3
t8kinmoney calls $3
*** FLOP *** [9d 9c 9s]
ROCKTILT checks
t8kinmoney checks
birdiemachine bets $6... I have always checked this type of great flop...but I really believed someone was going to raise/call me here. It didn't work out, but I still think I made the correct play.
ROCKTILT folds
t8kinmoney folds
Uncalled bet of $6 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($11.90)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $12.50 Rake $0.60
Board: [9d 9c 9s]
Seat 1: gajago didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: birdiemachine (button) collected ($11.90), mucked
Seat 3: gotigers2008 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: ROCKTILT (big blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 5: mumbles99 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: t8kinmoney folded on the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6216586031: Table Bruce (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:58:19 ET - 2008/04/28
Seat 1: mhucker ($168.75)
Seat 2: SOD113 ($41.45)
Seat 3: Nysashchasam ($127.10)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($111.25)
Seat 6: jiusen ($114)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.50
jiusen posts the big blind of $1
5 seconds left to act
SOD113 is sitting out
Time has expired
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jc Ac]
PHL9408 sits down
mhucker raises to $3.50
SOD113 has returned
Nysashchasam folds
PHL9408 adds $50
birdiemachine raises to $12
jiusen calls $11
mhucker folds
*** FLOP *** [Js 6c 5h]
birdiemachine checks
jiusen has 15 seconds left to act
jiusen bets $16
birdiemachine calls $16...Called for pot control and to see what happens on turn.
*** TURN *** [Js 6c 5h] [3s]
birdiemachine checks
jiusen checks...I now believe I am ahead.
*** RIVER *** [Js 6c 5h 3s] [4s]
birdiemachine checks...scary River card, and I am happy to check this down.
jiusen bets $40...I must call this since I think I'm ahead on turn.
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $40
*** SHOW DOWN ***
jiusen shows [Kc Ah] Ace King high
birdiemachine shows [Jc Ac] a pair of Jacks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($137.50) with a pair of Jacks
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $139.50 Rake $2
Board: [Js 6c 5h 3s 4s]
Seat 1: mhucker folded before the Flop
Seat 2: SOD113 is sitting out
Seat 3: Nysashchasam (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [Jc Ac] and won ($137.50) with a pair of Jacks
Seat 6: jiusen (big blind) showed [Kc Ah] and lost with Ace King high

FullTiltPoker Game #6229294605: Table Tropical (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:04:23 ET - 2008/04/29
Seat 1: Hot Rod 12345 ($26.75)
Seat 2: BadBlood ($93.70)
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($167)
Seat 4: KiDynamite ($100)
Seat 5: Waveriders100 ($246.35)
Seat 6: chip angler ($118.60)
chip angler posts the small blind of $0.50
Hot Rod 12345 posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jd Jh]
BadBlood raises to $3
birdiemachine raises to $10.50
KiDynamite folds
Waveriders100 folds
chip angler calls $10
Hot Rod 12345 folds
BadBlood calls $7.50
*** FLOP *** [5d Tc 8d]
chip angler checks
BadBlood checks
birdiemachine checks ..another pot control check...makes me look weak as well.
*** TURN *** [5d Tc 8d] [2s]
chip angler checks
BadBlood checks
birdiemachine bets $20 ...some value since he has yet to bet post-flop
chip angler has 15 seconds left to act
chip angler folds
BadBlood calls $20
*** RIVER *** [5d Tc 8d 2s] [Js]
KiDynamite stands up
BadBlood bets $63.20, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $63.20 ...Must call even if he made straight
*** SHOW DOWN ***
BadBlood shows [5s 6s] a pair of Fives
birdiemachine shows [Jd Jh] three of a kind, Jacks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($195.90) with three of a kind, Jacks
BadBlood is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $198.90 Rake $3
Board: [5d Tc 8d 2s Js]
Seat 1: Hot Rod 12345 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: BadBlood showed [5s 6s] and lost with a pair of Fives
Seat 3: birdiemachine showed [Jd Jh] and won ($195.90) with three of a kind, Jacks
Seat 4: KiDynamite didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: Waveriders100 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: chip angler (small blind) folded on the Turn

FullTiltPoker Game #6204063532: Table Riggs (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:16:15 ET - 2008/04/27
Seat 1: GolfMarc ($38.50)
Seat 2: gr8whyte ($127.30)
Seat 3: wigdahlr ($91.50)
Seat 4: arrr innn ($108.25)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($107.30)
Seat 6: sureshdb ($100)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.50
sureshdb posts the big blind of $1
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [7h 6h]
GolfMarc raises to $3.50
gr8whyte folds
wigdahlr calls $3.50
arrr innn calls $3.50
birdiemachine calls $3
sureshdb folds
*** FLOP *** [4h 8h 6d].... big draw with pair, flush and straight draw
birdiemachine checks
GolfMarc checks
wigdahlr bets $15
arrr innn folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $43
GolfMarc folds
wigdahlr calls $28
*** TURN *** [4h 8h 6d] [9s]
birdiemachine bets $60.80, and is all in
wigdahlr calls $45, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [7h 6h]
wigdahlr shows [4c 4d]
Uncalled bet of $15.80 returned to birdiemachine
*** RIVER *** [4h 8h 6d 9s] [Jh]
birdiemachine shows a flush, Jack high ...nice catch!!!
wigdahlr shows three of a kind, Fours
birdiemachine wins the pot ($188) with a flush, Jack high
wigdahlr is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $191 Rake $3
Board: [4h 8h 6d 9s Jh]
Seat 1: GolfMarc folded on the Flop
Seat 2: gr8whyte didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: wigdahlr showed [4c 4d] and lost with three of a kind, Fours
Seat 4: arrr innn (button) folded on the Flop
Seat 5: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [7h 6h] and won ($188) with a flush, Jack high
Seat 6: sureshdb (big blind) folded before the Flop

Lots of poker but no posts!!!

2008-04-29T18:46:00.003-04:00

Thanks for the comment!!! I noticed you at the table, but didn't want to say anything at the table. I try to watch my continuation bet percentages which range from 50% some nights to 75% on other nights, and probably average 60-65% long-term. What percentage gives me the most value long-term and mixing up play to make big hands look weak when we check post-flop.
If I check, it's normally I have completely whiffed on a coordinated board or I have whiffed OOP to a person that doesn't fold to a C-Bet.

I use PT to track my stats and use PAHUD to display others and my play at each table.

I think we only played a few hands together and I know I was playing 6 tables at the time, so something else could have influenced my play at the time. I do appreciate your comments, because I definitely have that problem at times in my game...usually when I'm running bad/playing poorly.

On the topic of my recent posts, I haven't had much time to post as I have been playing more recently, but mainly my work is nearing peak season, and I have not dedicated any time to my blog. Knowing someone is actually reading this besides myself will give me incentive to post commentary on hand histories. Up to now, I basicly have used it as a journal to review my play from time to time.

I haven't watched you play much, so I will look for you more in the future. WHen do you normally play and to change the subject a little...how is that golf game coming?!

I had a good night last night winning 2.5 buyins at 100nl. Hopefully this is the beginning of a climb. I have been very flat over the last 2 months with small up and down cycles...I could definitely use a good upswing at 100nl.

Bankroll stands at $5390.80 after losing just -9.60 over 6191 hands in the last 8 days. I have played HU, 6max and full ring through this period, but mainly 6max and HU. If I play no HU, I win about $225...so I will put the HU game on the back burner for a while. HU poker fascinates me, and is certainly a skill I would like to grasp at some point.

steady climb

2008-04-19T23:40:00.004-04:00

FullTilt bankroll sits at $5400.40 after winning $71.40 playing 782 hands over the last 3-4 days.

I've played a small amount this month with good success, but nothing outstanding. I hope to move back to 100nl when I get to $5500. I'm probably going to play fewer tables when I do move back to 100nl keeping variance to a minimum and paying more attention to playing styles and how they are translated into their stats shown to me through PAHUD display.

FullTiltPoker Game #6102454364: Table Swale (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:21:13 ET - 2008/04/19
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($78.95)
Seat 2: beevotchi ($54.40)
Seat 3: OrangePop ($58.15)
Seat 4: ugly_river ($50)
OrangePop posts the small blind of $0.25
ugly_river posts the big blind of $0.50
5 seconds left to act
birdiemachine posts a dead small blind of $0.25
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jd Kd]
birdiemachine raises to $2
beevotchi calls $2
OrangePop folds
ugly_river adds $0.50
ugly_river folds
*** FLOP *** [Td 8h Qc]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $4
beevotchi calls $4
*** TURN *** [Td 8h Qc] [Kc]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine checks
beevotchi bets $5
birdiemachine calls $5
*** RIVER *** [Td 8h Qc Kc] [7d]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $13.50
beevotchi calls $13.50
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [Jd Kd] a pair of Kings
beevotchi mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($48) with a pair of Kings
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $50 Rake $2
Board: [Td 8h Qc Kc 7d]
Seat 1: birdiemachine showed [Jd Kd] and won ($48) with a pair of Kings
Seat 2: beevotchi (button) mucked [Ah Ts] - a pair of Tens
Seat 3: OrangePop (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: ugly_river (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6077846482: Table Exeter (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 0:18:03 ET - 2008/04/18
Seat 1: Muely1 ($34.60)
Seat 2: MR_DorianGrey ($47.75)
Seat 3: WhyDaddyDrinks ($101.25)
Seat 4: Gakmar ($67.40)
Seat 5: bustedmonkey ($50)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($50)
bustedmonkey posts the small blind of $0.25
birdiemachine has 5 seconds left to act
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qs Qc]
birdiemachine has been disconnected
bustedmonkey adds $0.25
Muely1 folds
MR_DorianGrey has 15 seconds left to act
MR_DorianGrey folds
WhyDaddyDrinks raises to $1.75
Gakmar calls $1.75
bustedmonkey folds
birdiemachine has reconnected
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $1.25
*** FLOP *** [5d 7d 8s]
birdiemachine checks
WhyDaddyDrinks checks
Gakmar bets $4.25
birdiemachine raises to $18.25
WhyDaddyDrinks folds
Gakmar has 15 seconds left to act
Gakmar has requested TIME
Gakmar raises to $65.65, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $30, and is all in
Gakmar shows [Jh Jd]
birdiemachine shows [Qs Qc]
Uncalled bet of $17.40 returned to Gakmar
*** TURN *** [5d 7d 8s] [5s]
*** RIVER *** [5d 7d 8s 5s] [6c]
Gakmar shows two pair, Jacks and Fives
birdiemachine shows two pair, Queens and Fives
birdiemachine wins the pot ($99) with two pair, Queens and Fives
Gakmar adds $32.60
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $102 Rake $3
Board: [5d 7d 8s 5s 6c]
Seat 1: Muely1 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: MR_DorianGrey didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: WhyDaddyDrinks folded on the Flop
Seat 4: Gakmar (button) showed [Jh Jd] and lost with two pair, Jacks and Fives
Seat 5: bustedmonkey (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [Qs Qc] and won ($99) with two pair, Queens and Fives

FullTiltPoker Game #6102048142: Table Kishner (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:44:18 ET - 2008/04/19
Seat 1: skafulator ($111.70)
Seat 2: El Feugo ($34.35)
Seat 3: pigchop ($8)
Seat 4: icanadd ($51.20)
Seat 5: NewWay2Win ($20.45)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($47)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
skafulator posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [3c Jc]
El Feugo folds
pigchop folds
icanadd folds
NewWay2Win folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.50
skafulator calls $1
*** FLOP *** [Tc As 4c]
birdiemachine bets $2.50
skafulator calls $2.50
*** TURN *** [Tc As 4c] [Jh]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $6.50
skafulator calls $6.50
*** RIVER *** [Tc As 4c Jh] [Js]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $8.50
skafulator has 15 seconds left to act
skafulator: nice vbet
skafulator has requested TIME
skafulator: so i cant fold:P
skafulator calls $8.50
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [3c Jc] three of a kind, Jacks
skafulator mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($36.10) with three of a kind, Jacks
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $38 Rake $1.90
Board: [Tc As 4c Jh Js]
Seat 1: skafulator (big blind) mucked [6h Ad] - two pair, Aces and Jacks
Seat 2: El Feugo didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: pigchop didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: icanadd didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: NewWay2Win (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [3c Jc] and won ($36.10) with three of a kind, Jacks

FullTiltPoker Game #6102147189: Table Nobar (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:53:05 ET - 2008/04/19
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($50)
Seat 2: 2411nbnet ($50)
Seat 3: doctorawkward ($56.35), is sitting out
Seat 4: Pudge777 ($81.90), is sitting out
Seat 5: copenshow ($50)
Seat 6: ShipToPkrMommi ($52.65)
copenshow posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [4d 6d]
ShipToPkrMommi raises to $1.50
birdiemachine calls $1.50
copenshow adds $0.50
copenshow folds
*** FLOP *** [5s 3s 3d]
ShipToPkrMommi checks
birdiemachine checks
*** TURN *** [5s 3s 3d] [Kd]
ShipToPkrMommi bets $2.75
birdiemachine raises to $7
ShipToPkrMommi adds $1.60
ShipToPkrMommi folds
Uncalled bet of $4.25 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($8.55)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $9 Rake $0.45
Board: [5s 3s 3d Kd]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (button) collected ($8.55), mucked
Seat 2: 2411nbnet is sitting out
Seat 3: doctorawkward (small blind) is sitting out
Seat 4: Pudge777 is sitting out
Seat 5: copenshow (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: ShipToPkrMommi folded on the Turn

FullTiltPoker Game #6102026857: Table Meissner (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:42:25 ET - 2008/04/19
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($49)
Seat 2: makal ($32.95)
Seat 3: Smell Ya Later ($84.50)
Seat 4: ttilllttt ($49.25)
Seat 5: hobiewan ($17.05)
Seat 6: ItsOK_JusShipIT ($50)
Smell Ya Later posts the small blind of $0.25
ttilllttt posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5h 4h]
hobiewan calls $0.50
ItsOK_JusShipIT folds
birdiemachine raises to $2.25
makal folds
Smell Ya Later folds
ttilllttt folds
hobiewan calls $1.75
*** FLOP *** [9s 6h Td]
hobiewan checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine checks
*** TURN *** [9s 6h Td] [7h]
hobiewan checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $3
hobiewan calls $3
*** RIVER *** [9s 6h Td 7h] [4s]
hobiewan checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine checks
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [5h 4h] a pair of Fours
hobiewan mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($10.70) with a pair of Fours
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $11.25 Rake $0.55
Board: [9s 6h Td 7h 4s]
Seat 1: birdiemachine showed [5h 4h] and won ($10.70) with a pair of Fours
Seat 2: makal (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Smell Ya Later (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: ttilllttt (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: hobiewan mucked [Kc Js] - King Jack high
Seat 6: ItsOK_JusShipIT didn't bet (folded)

This game is sick...

2008-04-15T23:37:00.005-04:00

Won $89.35 in 297 hands after a terrible start to the session....

FullTiltPoker Game #6051898221: Table Theseas (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:52:38 ET - 2008/04/15
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($49.75)
Seat 2: aeroguibin ($50)
Seat 3: trystero49 ($61.95)
Seat 4: Mammouth79 ($51.50)
Seat 5: Steamg ($55.85)
Seat 6: Pete Cooper ($53.95)
trystero49 posts the small blind of $0.25
Mammouth79 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Th Ts]
Steamg folds
Pete Cooper raises to $1.75
birdiemachine calls $1.75
aeroguibin folds
trystero49 folds
Mammouth79 has 15 seconds left to act
Mammouth79 folds
*** FLOP *** [Tc Kh Ks]
Pete Cooper has 15 seconds left to act
Pete Cooper bets $3
birdiemachine calls $3
*** TURN *** [Tc Kh Ks] [7d]
Pete Cooper checks
birdiemachine bets $6.50
Pete Cooper has 15 seconds left to act
Pete Cooper raises to $15
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $45, and is all in
Pete Cooper calls $30
birdiemachine shows [Th Ts]
Pete Cooper shows [Ac Kc]
*** RIVER *** [Tc Kh Ks 7d] [7h]
birdiemachine shows a full house, Tens full of Kings
Pete Cooper shows a full house, Kings full of Sevens
Pete Cooper wins the pot ($97.25) with a full house, Kings full of Sevens
birdiemachine adds $50
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $100.25 Rake $3
Board: [Tc Kh Ks 7d 7h]
Seat 1: birdiemachine showed [Th Ts] and lost with a full house, Tens full of Kings
Seat 2: aeroguibin (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: trystero49 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: Mammouth79 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: Steamg didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: Pete Cooper showed [Ac Kc] and won ($97.25) with a full house, Kings full of Sevens

next hand...a player with very tight/nitty numbers raises from UTG to $2.50...I immediately put him on a big pair...boy was I wrong! Luckily I win a side pot to not lose much in the hand.

FullTiltPoker Game #6051921004: Table Vosburgh (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:54:26 ET - 2008/04/15
Seat 1: AngryGnomeGuy ($50)
Seat 2: spiceman007 ($40.75)
Seat 3: carlosespana ($77.55)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($63.35)
Seat 5: zhukov69 ($50)
Seat 6: PimpdaddyPiazza ($96.50)
carlosespana posts the small blind of $0.25
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $0.50
PimpdaddyPiazza posts a dead small blind of $0.25
PimpdaddyPiazza posts $0.50
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [7d 8d]
zhukov69 raises to $2.50
PimpdaddyPiazza calls $2
AngryGnomeGuy calls $2.50
spiceman007 folds
carlosespana folds
birdiemachine calls $2
*** FLOP *** [8s 7s Jh]
birdiemachine checks
zhukov69 has 15 seconds left to act
zhukov69 bets $10.50
PimpdaddyPiazza calls $10.50
AngryGnomeGuy adds $2.50
AngryGnomeGuy folds
birdiemachine raises to $60.85, and is all in
zhukov69 calls $37, and is all in
PimpdaddyPiazza has 15 seconds left to act
PimpdaddyPiazza calls $50.35
birdiemachine shows [7d 8d]
zhukov69 shows [Th 9h]
PimpdaddyPiazza shows [2s Ks]
*** TURN *** [8s 7s Jh] [Qd]
*** RIVER *** [8s 7s Jh Qd] [Kc]
birdiemachine shows two pair, Eights and Sevens
PimpdaddyPiazza shows a pair of Kings
birdiemachine wins the side pot ($26.70) with two pair, Eights and Sevens
zhukov69 shows a straight, King high
zhukov69 wins the main pot ($150) with a straight, King high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $179.70 Main pot $153. Side pot $26.70. Rake $3
Board: [8s 7s Jh Qd Kc]
Seat 1: AngryGnomeGuy folded on the Flop
Seat 2: spiceman007 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: carlosespana (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: birdiemachine (big blind) showed [7d 8d] and won ($26.70) with two pair, Eights and Sevens
Seat 5: zhukov69 showed [Th 9h] and won ($150) with a straight, King high
Seat 6: PimpdaddyPiazza showed [2s Ks] and lost with a pair of Kings

But my luck changed quickly and I win an all-in situation where I am a 60/40 dog.
This player had re-raised me PF quite a few times. He could have easily had two over cards, but if he didn't I have 10 outs to win. I win 100% of my check/shoves to two overs and 40% of the situations where he has an over pair. (+ev) situation.

FullTiltPoker Game #6051999995: Table Lusso (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:00:48 ET - 2008/04/15
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($49.70)
Seat 2: SoCalQuest ($144.90)
Seat 3: plzdontsukout ($50)
Seat 4: caesarsauze ($0), is sitting out
Seat 5: Chezebby ($50)
Seat 6: carlosespana ($57)
Chezebby posts the small blind of $0.25
carlosespana posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [6d 6c]
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
SoCalQuest raises to $6
plzdontsukout folds
Chezebby adds $0.25
Chezebby folds
carlosespana folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $4.25
*** FLOP *** [7s 4h 5s]
birdiemachine checks
caesarsauze has been disconnected
SoCalQuest bets $8
caesarsauze has reconnected
birdiemachine raises to $43.70, and is all in
SoCalQuest calls $35.70
birdiemachine shows [6d 6c]
SoCalQuest shows [Kd Kh]
*** TURN *** [7s 4h 5s] [4c]
*** RIVER *** [7s 4h 5s 4c] [6s]
birdiemachine shows a full house, Sixes full of Fours
SoCalQuest shows two pair, Kings and Fours
birdiemachine wins the pot ($97.15) with a full house, Sixes full of Fours
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $100.15 Rake $3
Board: [7s 4h 5s 4c 6s]
Seat 1: birdiemachine showed [6d 6c] and won ($97.15) with a full house, Sixes full of Fours
Seat 2: SoCalQuest showed [Kd Kh] and lost with two pair, Kings and Fours
Seat 3: plzdontsukout didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: caesarsauze (button) is sitting out
Seat 5: Chezebby (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: carlosespana (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6052094514: Table Riata (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:08:27 ET - 2008/04/15
Seat 1: makal ($12.50)
Seat 2: nitwit01 ($50)
Seat 3: stick3337 ($52.60)
Seat 4: birdiemachine ($60)
Seat 5: wackaloo13 ($50.05)
Seat 6: 711cobra ($58.40)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
wackaloo13 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9h Kd]
711cobra calls $0.50
makal has 15 seconds left to act
makal folds
nitwit01 calls $0.50
stick3337 calls $0.50
birdiemachine calls $0.25
wackaloo13 checks
*** FLOP *** [Kc 9s Kh]
birdiemachine checks
wackaloo13 checks
711cobra checks
nitwit01 checks
stick3337 checks
*** TURN *** [Kc 9s Kh] [2h]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $2
wackaloo13 calls $2
711cobra raises to $4
nitwit01 folds
stick3337 folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $2
wackaloo13 calls $2
*** RIVER *** [Kc 9s Kh 2h] [3d]
birdiemachine bets $8.50
wackaloo13 adds $4.45
wackaloo13 folds
711cobra has 15 seconds left to act
711cobra raises to $20
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $55.50, and is all in
711cobra calls $33.90, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $1.60 returned to birdiemachine
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [9h Kd] a full house, Kings full of Nines
711cobra mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($119.30) with a full house, Kings full of Nines
711cobra is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $122.30 Rake $3
Board: [Kc 9s Kh 2h 3d]
Seat 1: makal didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: nitwit01 folded on the Turn
Seat 3: stick3337 (button) folded on the Turn
Seat 4: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [9h Kd] and won ($119.30) with a full house, Kings full of Nines
Seat 5: wackaloo13 (big blind) folded on the River
Seat 6: 711cobra mucked [Jd Ks] - three of a kind, Kings

Bankroll stands at $5329

I have about $126 to mover from my rakeback account to FullTilt. Rakebreak is now allowing players to withdraw your balance at any time. I going to sit on it for a while...probably til I run bad again.

I took on the best....

2008-04-14T23:12:00.004-04:00

...and avoided him all I could. I don't know why, but I felt the urge to sit and play 400nl with Allen Cunningham tonight. I won $32 in 22 minutes and I gave a loose short stack some rope to hang himself. Pretty sure I flopped the best hand and checked/called a scary board on the turn and river.

I can't raise the river as only a hand that beats me calls me.

FullTiltPoker Game #6039109801: Table Harris (6 max) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:55:08 ET - 2008/04/14
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($396)
Seat 2: beirutchmp ($289.05)
Seat 3: NUWildcat ($176.85)
Seat 4: browerkid ($500.20)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA ($400)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham ($1,095.20)
NUWildcat posts the small blind of $2
browerkid posts the big blind of $4
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jc Ac]
OhYesTGPFA folds
AllenCunningham folds
birdiemachine raises to $14
beirutchmp folds
NUWildcat calls $12
browerkid folds
*** FLOP *** [Js Qc Qd]
NUWildcat checks
birdiemachine checks
*** TURN *** [Js Qc Qd] [Td]
NUWildcat has 15 seconds left to act
NUWildcat bets $18
birdiemachine calls $18
*** RIVER *** [Js Qc Qd Td] [2c]
NUWildcat bets $45
birdiemachine calls $45
*** SHOW DOWN ***
NUWildcat shows [5d Kd] a pair of Queens
birdiemachine shows [Jc Ac] two pair, Queens and Jacks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($155) with two pair, Queens and Jacks
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $158 Rake $3
Board: [Js Qc Qd Td 2c]
Seat 1: birdiemachine showed [Jc Ac] and won ($155) with two pair, Queens and Jacks
Seat 2: beirutchmp (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: NUWildcat (small blind) showed [5d Kd] and lost with a pair of Queens
Seat 4: browerkid (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham didn't bet (folded)

I also get AA and get no action...

FullTiltPoker Game #6039025408: Table Harris (6 max) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:48:51 ET - 2008/04/14
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($396)
Seat 2: beirutchmp ($313.05)
Seat 3: NUWildcat ($191.55)
Seat 4: browerkid ($465.90)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA ($398)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham ($1,066.70)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $2
beirutchmp posts the big blind of $4
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ah Ac]
NUWildcat calls $4
browerkid folds
OhYesTGPFA raises to $18
AllenCunningham has 15 seconds left to act
AllenCunningham folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $68
beirutchmp folds
NUWildcat folds
OhYesTGPFA folds
Uncalled bet of $50 returned to birdiemachine
OhYesTGPFA adds $2
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($44)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $44 Rake $0
Seat 1: birdiemachine (small blind) collected ($44), mucked
Seat 2: beirutchmp (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: NUWildcat folded before the Flop
Seat 4: browerkid didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA folded before the Flop
Seat 6: AllenCunningham (button) didn't bet (folded)

stole some blinds...

FullTiltPoker Game #6039204569: Table Harris (6 max) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:02:22 ET - 2008/04/14
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($480)
Seat 2: bggpoker8 ($222)
Seat 3: TeAkau ($102)
Seat 4: browerkid ($515.60)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA ($412)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham ($1,190.05)
TeAkau posts the small blind of $2
browerkid posts the big blind of $4
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [9s 8h]
OhYesTGPFA folds
AllenCunningham folds
birdiemachine raises to $14
bggpoker8 folds
TeAkau folds
browerkid folds
Uncalled bet of $10 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($10)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10 Rake $0
Seat 1: birdiemachine collected ($10), mucked
Seat 2: bggpoker8 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: TeAkau (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: browerkid (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6039178817: Table Harris (6 max) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:00:24 ET - 2008/04/14
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($474)
Seat 2: bggpoker8 ($228)
Seat 3: TeAkau ($100)
Seat 4: browerkid ($511.60)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA ($412)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham ($1,196.05)
browerkid posts the small blind of $2
OhYesTGPFA posts the big blind of $4
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5d 9d]
AllenCunningham folds
birdiemachine raises to $14
bggpoker8 folds
browerkid folds
OhYesTGPFA folds
Uncalled bet of $10 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($10)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10 Rake $0
Seat 1: birdiemachine collected ($10), mucked
Seat 2: bggpoker8 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: TeAkau is sitting out
Seat 4: browerkid (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: AllenCunningham didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6039136017: Table Harris (6 max) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:57:07 ET - 2008/04/14
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($474)
Seat 2: bggpoker8 ($236)
Seat 3: NUWildcat ($99.85)
Seat 4: browerkid ($506.20)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA ($400)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham ($1,089.20)
bggpoker8 posts the small blind of $2
NUWildcat posts the big blind of $4
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qh 9h]
browerkid folds
OhYesTGPFA folds
AllenCunningham folds
birdiemachine raises to $14
bggpoker8 folds
NUWildcat folds
Uncalled bet of $10 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($10)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $10 Rake $0
Seat 1: birdiemachine (button) collected ($10), mucked
Seat 2: bggpoker8 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: NUWildcat (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: browerkid didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham didn't bet (folded)

tried to steal...

FullTiltPoker Game #6038996623: Table Harris (6 max) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:46:43 ET - 2008/04/14
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($396)
Seat 2: plzlemmewin ($400), is sitting out
Seat 3: NUWildcat ($150.55)
Seat 4: browerkid ($471.90)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA ($398)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham ($1,057.20)
plzlemmewin stands up
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $2
NUWildcat posts the big blind of $4
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ts 4s]
browerkid folds
beirutchmp adds $313.05
OhYesTGPFA folds
AllenCunningham folds
birdiemachine raises to $12
NUWildcat calls $8
*** FLOP *** [5d Kh As]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $18
NUWildcat raises to $36
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine adds $34
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $18 returned to NUWildcat
NUWildcat mucks
NUWildcat wins the pot ($57)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $60 Rake $3
Board: [5d Kh As]
Seat 1: birdiemachine (small blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 2: plzlemmewin is sitting out
Seat 3: NUWildcat (big blind) collected ($57), mucked
Seat 4: browerkid didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham (button) didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6039072948: Table Harris (6 max) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:52:22 ET - 2008/04/14
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($416)
Seat 2: beirutchmp ($283.05)
Seat 3: NUWildcat ($183.55)
Seat 4: browerkid ($465.90)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA ($400)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham ($1,101.20)
NUWildcat posts the small blind of $2
browerkid posts the big blind of $4
The button is in seat #2
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Kd 8d]
OhYesTGPFA folds
AllenCunningham folds
birdiemachine raises to $14
beirutchmp raises to $48
NUWildcat folds
browerkid folds
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $34 returned to beirutchmp
beirutchmp mucks
beirutchmp wins the pot ($34)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $34 Rake $0
Seat 1: birdiemachine folded before the Flop
Seat 2: beirutchmp (button) collected ($34), mucked
Seat 3: NUWildcat (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: browerkid (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #6039006354: Table Harris (6 max) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:47:27 ET - 2008/04/14
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($400)
Seat 2: beirutchmp ($313.05)
Seat 3: NUWildcat ($177.55)
Seat 4: browerkid ($471.90)
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA ($398)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham ($1,057.20)
NUWildcat posts the small blind of $2
browerkid posts the big blind of $4
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Jh 2h]
OhYesTGPFA folds
AllenCunningham folds
birdiemachine raises to $14
NUWildcat raises to $46
browerkid folds
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $32 returned to NUWildcat
NUWildcat mucks
NUWildcat wins the pot ($32)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $32 Rake $0
Seat 1: birdiemachine (button) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: beirutchmp is sitting out
Seat 3: NUWildcat (small blind) collected ($32), mucked
Seat 4: browerkid (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: OhYesTGPFA didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: AllenCunningham didn't bet (folded)

Pretty much broke even tonight including my 50nl play.

Best hand wins!

2008-04-14T19:52:00.007-04:00

I finally win with AA...getting it allin PF against KK...

FullTiltPoker Game #6026827208: Table Ken (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:43:55 ET - 2008/04/13
Seat 1: YinYangYOYO ($41.45)
Seat 2: sharpia1 ($105.50)
Seat 3: aliacia ($54.20)
Seat 4: pokerplyrcab ($63.80)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($51.10)
Seat 6: Sandhu99 ($62.50)
YinYangYOYO posts the small blind of $0.25
sharpia1 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #6
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [As Ad]
aliacia calls $0.50
pokerplyrcab raises to $2.25
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $8.50
Sandhu99 folds
YinYangYOYO folds
sharpia1 folds
aliacia folds
pokerplyrcab raises to $26.75
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $51.10, and is all in
pokerplyrcab calls $24.35
birdiemachine shows [As Ad]
pokerplyrcab shows [Ks Kd]
*** FLOP *** [7d Th 3h]
*** TURN *** [7d Th 3h] [5s]
*** RIVER *** [7d Th 3h 5s] [3s]
birdiemachine shows two pair, Aces and Threes
pokerplyrcab shows two pair, Kings and Threes
birdiemachine wins the pot ($100.45) with two pair, Aces and Threes
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $103.45 Rake $3
Board: [7d Th 3h 5s 3s]
Seat 1: YinYangYOYO (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 2: sharpia1 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: aliacia folded before the Flop
Seat 4: pokerplyrcab showed [Ks Kd] and lost with two pair, Kings and Threes
Seat 5: birdiemachine showed [As Ad] and won ($100.45) with two pair, Aces and Threes
Seat 6: Sandhu99 (button) didn't bet (folded)

Manage to lose the minimum here...almost folded after the min-raise...

FullTiltPoker Game #6026674816: Table Ken (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:31:01 ET - 2008/04/13
Seat 1: KingT85 ($63.60), is sitting out
Seat 2: sharpia1 ($107.75)
Seat 4: pokerplyrcab ($90.10)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($49.75)
Seat 6: Sandhu99 ($50.05)
Sandhu99 posts the small blind of $0.25
sharpia1 posts the big blind of $0.50
KingT85 stands up
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [As Td]
pokerplyrcab folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
Sandhu99 calls $1.50
sharpia1 folds
*** FLOP *** [Ts 2d 3c]
Sandhu99 checks
birdiemachine bets $3
Sandhu99 raises to $6
birdiemachine calls $3
*** TURN *** [Ts 2d 3c] [Js]
Sandhu99 bets $5
birdiemachine calls $5
*** RIVER *** [Ts 2d 3c Js] [8c]
Sandhu99 bets $10
birdiemachine calls $10
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Sandhu99 shows [Kh Ks] a pair of Kings
birdiemachine mucks
Sandhu99 wins the pot ($44) with a pair of Kings
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $46 Rake $2
Board: [Ts 2d 3c Js 8c]
Seat 1: KingT85 is sitting out
Seat 2: sharpia1 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: pokerplyrcab didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine (button) mucked [As Td] - a pair of Tens
Seat 6: Sandhu99 (small blind) showed [Kh Ks] and won ($44) with a pair of Kings

Previously... I would raise and create a big pot...did my best to keep this one small at showdown...

FullTiltPoker Game #6026517380: Table Redondo (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:18:04 ET - 2008/04/13
Seat 1: birdiemachine ($49)
Seat 2: DrJackspat ($30.30)
Seat 3: Koyle Dunson ($78.40)
Seat 4: OrangePop ($55.10)
Seat 5: slcviking ($67.20)
Seat 6: endochine ($51.35)
OrangePop posts the small blind of $0.25
slcviking posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ac Qd]
endochine calls $0.50
birdiemachine raises to $2.25
DrJackspat folds
Koyle Dunson folds
OrangePop folds
slcviking folds
endochine calls $1.75
*** FLOP *** [Qc Td 4c]
endochine bets $3.50
birdiemachine raises to $11
endochine folds
Uncalled bet of $7.50 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($11.65)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $12.25 Rake $0.60
Board: [Qc Td 4c]
Seat 1: birdiemachine collected ($11.65), mucked
Seat 2: DrJackspat didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Koyle Dunson (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: OrangePop (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: slcviking (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: endochine folded on the Flop

I like to raise here and check behind on turn if raise is called. River can be a tough decision...luckily I don't have to make it.

Bankroll stands at...$5239.65 after $50.95 win.

Session stats... 20/17/3.57 281 hands

Ready to get back to cash NLHE...

2008-04-13T09:41:00.012-04:00

I have not played much cash games NLHE over the last 30 days due to a poor run through the end of February and beginning of March. I think I am ready to get back in the saddle and put my game back to the test. I've played 1105 hands over the last 3 days and lost just $58.15 with some bad luck. I also have lost $31.10 playing PLO at various limits up to 100PLO.

My play at NL50 has been very aggressive with LAG tendencies in position. 20/16/6.3

20 represent my VPIP, voluntary put money in pot. 16 represents my PF raise % and 6.3 represents my aggression factor, Bets + Raises / Calls. 2.0 is generally considered aggressive.

FullTiltPoker Game #6012569892: Table Key Vista (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:43:05 ET - 2008/04/12
Seat 1: eynup ($4.50)
Seat 2: birdiemachine ($56.40)
Seat 3: mikeswan ($50)
Seat 4: golker ($107.20)
Seat 5: kdiehard88 ($24.50)
Seat 6: face642 ($38.15)
kdiehard88 posts the small blind of $0.25
face642 posts the big blind of $0.50
mikeswan posts $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ad Kc]
eynup calls $0.50
birdiemachine raises to $2.75
mikeswan folds
golker has 15 seconds left to act
golker raises to $10
kdiehard88 folds
face642 folds
eynup folds
birdiemachine calls $7.25
*** FLOP *** [8d 4h Ac]
birdiemachine bets $15
golker has 15 seconds left to act
golker calls $15
*** TURN *** [8d 4h Ac] [2d]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $31.40, and is all in
golker calls $31.40
birdiemachine shows [Ad Kc]
golker shows [9s Ah]
*** RIVER *** [8d 4h Ac 2d] [Th]
birdiemachine shows a pair of Aces
golker shows a pair of Aces
birdiemachine wins the pot ($111.55) with a pair of Aces
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $114.55 Rake $3
Board: [8d 4h Ac 2d Th]
Seat 1: eynup folded before the Flop
Seat 2: birdiemachine showed [Ad Kc] and won ($111.55) with a pair of Aces
Seat 3: mikeswan folded before the Flop
Seat 4: golker (button) showed [9s Ah] and lost with a pair of Aces
Seat 5: kdiehard88 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: face642 (big blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #6012448307: Table Dartford (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:32:22 ET - 2008/04/12
Seat 1: tipplers ($9.75)
Seat 2: B911 ($19.25)
Seat 3: Latour61 ($96.90)
Seat 4: rvolk86 ($50)
Seat 5: Brennius ($55.15)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($52.85)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
tipplers posts the big blind of $0.50
5 seconds left to act
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Tc Ts]
B911 calls $0.50
Latour61 folds
Brennius raises to $2.50
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $8.50
tipplers raises to $9.75, and is all in
B911 calls $9.25
Brennius folds
birdiemachine calls $1.25
*** FLOP *** [Js Td Qc]
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $11.50
B911 calls $9.50, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Tc Ts]
tipplers shows [Ah Th]
B911 shows [Kd 6d]
Uncalled bet of $2 returned to birdiemachine
*** TURN *** [Js Td Qc] [6c]
*** RIVER *** [Js Td Qc 6c] [9h] .....YUCK!
birdiemachine shows three of a kind, Tens
B911 shows a straight, King high
B911 wins the side pot ($18.05) with a straight, King high
tipplers shows a pair of Tens
B911 wins the main pot ($30.20) with a straight, King high
tipplers is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $50.75 Main pot $31.75. Side pot $19. Rake $2.50
Board: [Js Td Qc 6c 9h]
Seat 1: tipplers (big blind) showed [Ah Th] and lost with a pair of Tens
Seat 2: B911 showed [Kd 6d] and won ($48.25) with a straight, King high
Seat 3: Latour61 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 4: rvolk86 is sitting out
Seat 5: Brennius (button) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [Tc Ts] and lost with three of a kind, Tens

FullTiltPoker Game #6012519328: Table Dartford (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:38:36 ET - 2008/04/12
Seat 1: wyoung2100 ($16.20)
Seat 2: B911 ($52.35)
Seat 3: Latour61 ($93.80), is sitting out
Seat 4: rvolk86 ($50.70)
Seat 5: Brennius ($50.15)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($53.40)
B911 posts the small blind of $0.25
rvolk86 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Td Qc]
Brennius folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
wyoung2100 calls $1.75
B911 folds
rvolk86 folds
*** FLOP *** [Ac Th Qd]
birdiemachine bets $3.50
wyoung2100 raises to $7
birdiemachine raises to $25.25
wyoung2100 calls $7.45, and is all in
birdiemachine shows [Td Qc]
wyoung2100 shows [Jh Kd] .....YUCK again!!!
Uncalled bet of $10.80 returned to birdiemachine
*** TURN *** [Ac Th Qd] [Ad]
*** RIVER *** [Ac Th Qd Ad] [6d]
birdiemachine shows two pair, Aces and Queens
wyoung2100 shows a straight, Ace high
wyoung2100 wins the pot ($31.50) with a straight, Ace high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $33.15 Rake $1.65
Board: [Ac Th Qd Ad 6d]
Seat 1: wyoung2100 (button) showed [Jh Kd] and won ($31.50) with a straight, Ace high
Seat 2: B911 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: Latour61 is sitting out
Seat 4: rvolk86 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: Brennius didn't bet (folded)
Seat 6: birdiemachine showed [Td Qc] and lost with two pair, Aces and Queens

FullTiltPoker Game #6012332818: Table El Greco (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:22:21 ET - 2008/04/12
Seat 1: AntFred ($28)
Seat 2: golker ($52.45), is sitting out
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($54.90)
Seat 4: Kered_D ($59.80)
Seat 5: THE WIN WIN ($43.95)
THE WIN WIN posts the small blind of $0.25
AntFred posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Tc Th]
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
Kered_D folds
THE WIN WIN calls $1.50
AntFred calls $1.25
*** FLOP *** [9h 3h 7h]
THE WIN WIN checks
golker has returned
AntFred bets $2.50
birdiemachine raises to $12.75 ...raise to find out where I am, I might call if we are heads up and shove if the turn blanks an A or heart.
enovaxin sits down
enovaxin adds $20
THE WIN WIN calls $12.75 ....This flat call shuts me out.
AntFred raises to $26.25, and is all in
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine folds
THE WIN WIN calls $13.50
AntFred shows [Ah Kd]
THE WIN WIN shows [7c 7d]
*** TURN *** [9h 3h 7h] [5h]
*** RIVER *** [9h 3h 7h 5h] [2h]
AntFred shows a flush, Ace high
THE WIN WIN shows a flush, Nine high
AntFred wins the pot ($68.50) with a flush, Ace high
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $70.50 Rake $2
Board: [9h 3h 7h 5h 2h]
Seat 1: AntFred (big blind) showed [Ah Kd] and won ($68.50) with a flush, Ace high
Seat 2: golker is sitting out
Seat 3: birdiemachine folded on the Flop
Seat 4: Kered_D (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: THE WIN WIN (small blind) showed [7c 7d] and lost with a flush, Nine high

FullTiltPoker Game #5999124441: Table Ibizo (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 23:56:18 ET - 2008/04/11
Seat 1: medic2109 ($52.55)
Seat 2: llederman ($48.85)
Seat 3: Rookie 2007 ($47.25)
Seat 4: gr8tilt ($54.45)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($49.25)
Seat 6: dogsqueeze ($149.90)
dogsqueeze posts the small blind of $0.25
medic2109 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [2c 2h]
llederman has 15 seconds left to act
llederman folds
Rookie 2007 calls $0.50
gr8tilt folds
birdiemachine calls $0.50
dogsqueeze folds
medic2109 checks
*** FLOP *** [2s 3s 8c]
medic2109 checks
Rookie 2007 checks
birdiemachine bets $1.75
medic2109 folds
Rookie 2007 calls $1.75
*** TURN *** [2s 3s 8c] [9h]
Rookie 2007 checks
birdiemachine bets $4.50
Rookie 2007 raises to $9
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $4.50
*** RIVER *** [2s 3s 8c 9h] [5c]
Rookie 2007 bets $36, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $36
*** SHOW DOWN ***
Rookie 2007 shows [8h 8s] three of a kind, Eights ....coolerville
birdiemachine mucks
Rookie 2007 wins the pot ($92.25) with three of a kind, Eights
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $95.25 Rake $3
Board: [2s 3s 8c 9h 5c]
Seat 1: medic2109 (big blind) folded on the Flop
Seat 2: llederman didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Rookie 2007 showed [8h 8s] and won ($92.25) with three of a kind, Eights
Seat 4: gr8tilt didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine (button) mucked [2c 2h] - three of a kind, Twos
Seat 6: dogsqueeze (small blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #5997277484: Table Papyrus (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:22:51 ET - 2008/04/11
Seat 3: birdiemachine ($85.20)
Seat 4: I_rush_I ($50.25)
Seat 5: spiderefc ($31.60)
Seat 6: jedi_NL ($65.25)
I_rush_I posts the small blind of $0.25
spiderefc posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5s 3s]
jedi_NL folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.75
I_rush_I folds
Ben Durston sits down
spiderefc calls $1.25
*** FLOP *** [8s 8h 2h]
Ben Durston adds $20
spiderefc checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $3
spiderefc calls $3
*** TURN *** [8s 8h 2h] [4d]
spiderefc checks
birdiemachine checks
*** RIVER *** [8s 8h 2h 4d] [Ac]
spiderefc checks
birdiemachine bets $8
spiderefc raises to $16 ...I probably just call if he is deep...but I like to shove on short stacks
birdiemachine raises to $80.45, and is all in
spiderefc has 15 seconds left to act
spiderefc calls $10.85, and is all in
Uncalled bet of $53.60 returned to birdiemachine
*** SHOW DOWN ***
birdiemachine shows [5s 3s] a straight, Five high
spiderefc mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($61.45) with a straight, Five high
spiderefc is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $63.45 Rake $2
Board: [8s 8h 2h 4d Ac]
Seat 3: birdiemachine (button) showed [5s 3s] and won ($61.45) with a straight, Five high
Seat 4: I_rush_I (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 5: spiderefc (big blind) mucked [8d 7c] - three of a kind, Eights
Seat 6: jedi_NL didn't bet (folded)

FullTilt bankroll stands at $5188.70.

Oh what could have been!!!

2008-04-02T22:28:00.004-04:00

Bankroll stands at $5277.95 after losing $116.80 at 50PLO, 25PLO and a winning session of 25NL. Typical variance giving back after the great run I have had at PLO over the last couple of weeks. Probably won't play much tonight and hope to go play live tomorrow night in Perryville.

I'm also going to play the $340 WSOP circuit event at CAesars Indiana on Monday. The tournament starts at 12pm (noon)...I hope to be home way past midnight!

I have played in 5 WSOP circuit $340 buyin tournaments in the last 3 years and have cashed in two. Both were small cashes totaling a little over $900. The first cash was a major disappointment as I was in great shape to go deep inside the money with a good stack of chips.

The small buyin events have fairly quick blind levels (50 minutes)which forces players to push many marginal situations because of the fast rising blinds and antes. I got off to a quick start winning a set over set situation to double up early.

My next big situation allowed me to get an over set to fold to my all in bet. I was in the big blind and a couple of players limped in and I checked 22. Blinds were about 100/200 and the flop came 238 all hearts and I led out for 500 into a 700 pot. I got two callers and the turn was a K no diamond and I moved all-in for about 2500 and an EP player thought for several minutes before reluctantly folding. The other player folded and the EP player said he folded 33 for a set of threes. I was dominated and would have been left with only about 500 in chips. Instead I have about 4500 chips.

A couple of hands later I get 8s10s on the button and I call a MP raise to 600...BB also calls. Flop comes 8 10 3 with 2 diamonds and BB leads out 1000 and the MP minraised to 2000...I moved in for 4500 and the MP calls with A10. Turn was an A giving him the lead and since we are almost equal in chips, I am facing elimination in the third level of play. The river was kind and brought an 8 giving me a full house to his two pair. I moved to over 10K in chips with blinds at 100/200 and I'm sure I am one of the chip leaders at this point.

I didn't have much opposition over the next several levels as I raised PF to steal blinds without anyone ever playing back at me. I must have moved all-in a dozen times times over the next 3-4 levels with only 2 hands being shown (my QQ>KK) and (my 77>A4s). I had chipped up to a little over 25k with the blinds moving to 500/1000.

I played a hand...big bling vs. small blind which was checked around. I had 35o and the flop came A27 rainbow and the SB led out for 1000 into the 3800 pot. I called to float and possibly catch my gut shot...I knew he didn't have an A because he didn't raise PF. The turn was a blank and he checks and I bet 2000 and he folds 24 and I show the table the 35o bluff. A new player had just sat down in seat #4 across from me as I sat in seat #1. Two hands later with me on the button, I pick up two red AA and it is folded to me and I raise to 3K. SB folds and the new player in the BB (seat #4) immediately moves all-in for 30K.

To set this up...the chip leader has a little over 50k in chips, and there are 31 players left...1st place pays about $35k and I going to be chip leader with 30 players left!!! And this is how the ugliness played out. I of course insta-call and show him the AA(92%). He shows AQ (7.5%) and the SB, Tony, chuckled at my opponent's overshove. Flop came KQJ rainbow which made me very uneasy...sometimes you can just feel it coming...Turn was a blank and the river of course was the 2 outer Q which sent me to the rail for a $455 payday....*%*&$()*&#!!! I actually took it very well, much better than I think I should have now that I look back. But, it still was a great day for me as I played very good the entire day with almost no sleep from the night before.

I did finally make a big cash later that year as I chopped the Monday $40 rebuy tournament for $5k. I have about $7k in tournament winnings at Caesar's ...putting me about $4k ahead over the last three years. I probably play about once every two months...so I have done well in terms of ROI, but oh what could have been!!!

Passive City...

2008-03-30T00:09:00.007-04:00

Played 174 hands again tonight...playing more tables with just 60 minutes of play to win $85.65. Bankroll now sits at $5394.75. The players were especially bad tonight with fish and calling stations all over the place.

Notice my aggression factor in the middle picture. After the flop I called very few bets on any street, which is a recipe for success in poker but especially in the passive pond of low limit PLO.

Let's also look at "utownman" and his playing statistics tonight . His stats are listed in the bottom picture where he calls a majority of his actions on the first three streets, but becomes much more aggressive at the river. This type of player never wins pots unless he showsdown the best hand at the end. We can't have the best hand everytime!!! Why is he more aggressive at the river...because he has made his hand, while we win all of the other hands where he doesn't plus all the hands where we have the best hand! Tell me who is going to win the money in the longrun???!!! Thank you!

More profit...

2008-03-29T14:21:00.006-04:00

I played 174 hands for another $67.65 in profit. I played 2 tables for 85 minutes and had a maniac at one of my tables. He played 90% of the hands and bet/raised the entire way to the river no matter what his holdings were. Patience was the name of the game tonight, just waiting for the hand(s) to take him down.

FullTiltPoker Game #5822584249: Table Anise (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - Pot Limit Omaha Hi - 23:30:45 ET - 2008/03/28
Seat 1: ASebi1 ($50)
Seat 2: MGOblue0001 ($43.80)
Seat 3: augusto987 ($55.25)
Seat 4: 2WayParlay ($65.95)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($82.15)
Seat 6: LePetomaine ($50.70)
LePetomaine posts the small blind of $0.25
ASebi1 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5s 5h Kd Ks]
MGOblue0001 folds
augusto987 calls $0.50
2WayParlay folds
birdiemachine raises to $1.35
LePetomaine folds
ASebi1 calls $0.85
augusto987 calls $0.85
*** FLOP *** [5c 7d 6d]
ASebi1 checks
augusto987 checks
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine bets $3.50
ASebi1 raises to $14.80 ....standard bet pot...but my hand is vulnerable so I let it go.
augusto987 folds
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $11.30 returned to ASebi1
ASebi1 mucks
ASebi1 wins the pot ($10.75)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $11.30 Rake $0.55
Board: [5c 7d 6d]
Seat 1: ASebi1 (big blind) collected ($10.75), mucked
Seat 2: MGOblue0001 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: augusto987 folded on the Flop
Seat 4: 2WayParlay didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine (button) folded on the Flop
Seat 6: LePetomaine (small blind) folded before the Flop

FullTiltPoker Game #5822660760: Table Anise (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - Pot Limit Omaha Hi - 23:37:12 ET - 2008/03/28
Seat 1: ASebi1 ($67.95)
Seat 2: MGOblue0001 ($41.55)
Seat 3: augusto987 ($56.35)
Seat 4: 2WayParlay ($59.45)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($76.55)
Seat 6: LePetomaine ($49.25)
MGOblue0001 posts the small blind of $0.25
augusto987 posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Ts 7h 6h 6d]
2WayParlay folds
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $1.10
LePetomaine has 15 seconds left to act
LePetomaine folds
ASebi1 calls $1.10
MGOblue0001 has 15 seconds left to act
MGOblue0001 folds
augusto987 folds
*** FLOP *** [Ac Js Qs]
birdiemachine checks
ASebi1 bets $2.95
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $11.80 ...I try to check raise to represent a big hand. I hope to use this later when I do have a big hand.
ASebi1 calls $8.85
*** TURN *** [Ac Js Qs] [5c]
birdiemachine checks
ASebi1 bets $26.55
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $26.55 returned to ASebi1
ASebi1 mucks
ASebi1 wins the pot ($25.25)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $26.55 Rake $1.30
Board: [Ac Js Qs 5c]
Seat 1: ASebi1 (button) collected ($25.25), mucked
Seat 2: MGOblue0001 (small blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 3: augusto987 (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 4: 2WayParlay didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine folded on the Turn
Seat 6: LePetomaine didn't bet (folded)

FullTiltPoker Game #5822966957: Table Anise (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - Pot Limit Omaha Hi - 0:03:23 ET - 2008/03/29
Seat 1: ASebi1 ($41.70)
Seat 2: MGOblue0001 ($64.30)
Seat 3: Tuffy12 ($99.45)
Seat 5: birdiemachine ($62.35)
Seat 6: LePetomaine ($50)
birdiemachine posts the small blind of $0.25
LePetomaine posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Qs 8d Jh Th]
chap adds $20
ASebi1 raises to $1.75
chap is sitting out
MGOblue0001 has 15 seconds left to act
MGOblue0001 folds
Tuffy12 folds
birdiemachine calls $1.50
LePetomaine has 15 seconds left to act
LePetomaine calls $1.25
*** FLOP *** [Qh 4h 2s]
birdiemachine checks
LePetomaine checks
ASebi1 bets $5.25
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine raises to $21 ...I figure my Q is good with flush draw
LePetomaine folds
ASebi1 raises to $39.95, and is all in
birdiemachine calls $18.95
ASebi1 shows [2c 6s 6h Jd]
birdiemachine shows [Qs 8d Jh Th]
*** TURN *** [Qh 4h 2s] [Td]
*** RIVER *** [Qh 4h 2s Td] [7d]
ASebi1 shows a pair of Sixes
birdiemachine shows two pair, Queens and Tens
birdiemachine wins the pot ($82.15) with two pair, Queens and Tens
ASebi1 is sitting out
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $85.15 Rake $3
Board: [Qh 4h 2s Td 7d]
Seat 1: ASebi1 showed [2c 6s 6h Jd] and lost with a pair of Sixes ...I was way way way ahead!
Seat 2: MGOblue0001 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: Tuffy12 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: birdiemachine (small blind) showed [Qs 8d Jh Th] and won ($82.15) with two pair, Queens and Tens
Seat 6: LePetomaine (big blind) folded on the Flop.

Bankroll now at $5309.10

Pocket5's!!!

2008-03-27T13:38:00.003-04:00

I have played another 242 hands of 50PLO and won $41.45. FullTilt bankroll stands at $5241.45...

For all the Pocket5er's out there...here is a picture of my UB account making a set of 5's and getting bet into!!!

Later!

Running good at PLO...

2008-03-25T00:29:00.007-04:00

I've had a good run at PLO this month. When I datamine the tables at the levels I play, it's amazing how poor the players are compared to NLHE.

Today I won $103.80 over 290 hands...Bankroll stands at $5200.00. My bb/100 over the 2300 hands is 23.60/100. This is a sick rate, and I guess this is some makeup for the poor run I had at NLHE last month.

Check out the number of statistical fish listed on my pokertracker for this month alone. I probably don't have that many in my NLHE records over the life of my online play. This doesn't include all of the calling stations, maniacs that donate in a huge way.

I watched a free video tonight on PXFactor of Rizen playing 200PLO. He noted that PLO play is twice as fast as NLHE and would require a larger bankroll than the same level at NLHE. So if I play 100NL then I should play 50PLO for the same amount of profit or risk.

I didn't learn much from the video other than the information I stated above. I know Rizen is an accomplished PLO player, but I don't believe his play is correct for the lower limits. He played a few hands out of position that I wouldn't have touched and missed some opportunities to take control of pots while in position. Most of the players were fish/calling stations, so it was easy to assign hand ranges post-flop. My continuation bet % is much higher in PLO than NLHE and mainly because most players won't raise until they make their hand in the lower limits.

My strategy is to come in for a raise and play as much as possible in postion. I can get a Primo hand and typically won't raise PF from the blinds unless I can get a high % of my stack in the pot before the flop. He made a few raises in these situations in multi-way pots, and usually got burned...If he makes his hand, its unlikely to get paid off, so the implied odds aren't there in most situations.

FullTiltPoker Game #5772295236: Table Sundoro (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - Pot Limit Omaha Hi - 0:22:50 ET - 2008/03/25
Seat 1: Achilles_Cards ($46.75)
Seat 2: zonny ($160.15), is sitting out
Seat 3: Boilermaker15 ($11.80), is sitting out
Seat 4: nyclivestraddle ($50.45)
Seat 5: JwestonC ($172)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($63.90)
nyclivestraddle posts the small blind of $0.25
JwestonC posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #3
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [Tc 6s 5s Th]
birdiemachine raises to $1.10 ...I usually make a 1/2 pot raise PF
Achilles_Cards folds
nyclivestraddle raises to $3.80 ....Typically a PF 3-bet at this level is a very narrow range of hands including AAxx and KKxx
JwestonC folds
birdiemachine calls $2.70 ...I call since I know his hand is basically face-up to me
*** FLOP *** [7h Qh 8c]
nyclivestraddle bets $6 ...He bricks the range I assign him
birdiemachine has 15 seconds left to act
birdiemachine calls $6 ...so I call to float him...I'm also open-ended, but they are just back-up in case I wrong about my hand.
*** TURN *** [7h Qh 8c] [7d]
nyclivestraddle checks ...check equals extreme strength or weakness and a 2/3 pot bet by me will give me my information.
birdiemachine bets $14
nyclivestraddle has 15 seconds left to act
nyclivestraddle adds $9.35
nyclivestraddle folds
Uncalled bet of $14 returned to birdiemachine
birdiemachine mucks
birdiemachine wins the pot ($19.10)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $20.10 Rake $1
Board: [7h Qh 8c 7d]
Seat 1: Achilles_Cards didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: zonny is sitting out
Seat 3: Boilermaker15 (button) is sitting out
Seat 4: nyclivestraddle (small blind) folded on the Turn
Seat 5: JwestonC (big blind) folded before the Flop
Seat 6: birdiemachine collected ($19.10), mucked

FullTiltPoker Game #5771945324: Table Morocco (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - Pot Limit Omaha Hi - 23:53:01 ET - 2008/03/24
Seat 1: ECH999 ($37.50)
Seat 2: cynicalcat ($35.95)
Seat 3: johnnyguen ($77.35)
Seat 4: notontilt09 ($120.85)
Seat 5: Isabella86 ($42.90)
Seat 6: birdiemachine ($50)
Isabella86 posts the small blind of $0.25
birdiemachine posts the big blind of $0.50
The button is in seat #4
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to birdiemachine [5s Ac Kh Ks]
ECH999 has 15 seconds left to act
ECH999 folds
cynicalcat folds
johnnyguen calls $0.50
notontilt09 folds
Isabella86 calls $0.25
birdiemachine checks
*** FLOP *** [Kd 4c 5d]
Isabella86 checks
birdiemachine bets $1.25
johnnyguen folds
Isabella86 calls $1.25
*** TURN *** [Kd 4c 5d] [6d]
Isabella86 checks...not going to let her check raise me, and I get a free river card
birdiemachine checks
*** RIVER *** [Kd 4c 5d 6d] [9s]
Isabella86 bets $2 ...very low river aggression factor...6d completed two draws so I'm positive my hand is no good.
birdiemachine folds
Uncalled bet of $2 returned to Isabella86
Isabella86 mucks
Isabella86 wins the pot ($3.80)
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $4 Rake $0.20
Board: [Kd 4c 5d 6d 9s]
Seat 1: ECH999 didn't bet (folded)
Seat 2: cynicalcat didn't bet (folded)
Seat 3: johnnyguen folded on the Flop
Seat 4: notontilt09 (button) didn't bet (folded)
Seat 5: Isabella86 (small blind) collected ($3.80), mucked