Hi all,
I recall that there were a couple of threads here and there that were about Poker. I also replied to a thread this morning regarding your short term goals. My post was to run my poker account deposit from $500.00 (USD) to $2,000.00 (USD) or more.
So I deposited $500.00 on April 13, 2013. I play four tables of 25NL (.25/.10) and any feedback is welcome.
My Progress report below:
Update as of 5/12/13 @ 0835 PST. My bankroll is now at 1524.92.
Happy Mother's Day to all! Tomorrow is the 1 month mark that I started this bankroll building project and today I have officially tripled the starting deposit. I am a little under $500.00 off the goal of 2K. The question now is, would 2k be enough of a bankroll to take shots at 50NL? Or should I keep at 25NL grind to hit 2,000-2,500? I'd like to hear your responses and why.
Update as of 5/11/13 @ 1143 PST. My bankroll is now at 1447.30.
It's been nearly a month since I started this and I've almost tripled the starting amount!
Update as of 5/11/13 @ 0842 PST. My bankroll is now at 1381.74.
Had another solid session, picked off two huge bluffs, it's just one of those days where you feel great and everything is working out. I made the right lay downs, the right calls and the right plays. All my big hands got paid off and/or held up.
Update as of 5/10/13 @ 1006 PST. My bankroll is now at 1273.22.
Started a session after work, my bonus is maxed and cleared for the week and I played well. I am thinking of some live poker this weekend as well. Just havin' a Whole Foods Cola
and I'm gonna buy an ETF today.
Update as of 5/9/13 @ 1318 PST. My bankroll is now at 1169.16.
Got off work, decided to put in some hands, and I did pretty well. I just ordered a pizza from this organic pizza place near here and the weekend is near. No school also until Monday as well. Payday is also tonight! Too much good incoming.
Update as of 5/8/13 @ 2250 PST. My bankroll is now at 1047.34.
I meant to update sooner but I had to get some sleep before work.
Update as of 5/8/13 @ 0202 PST. My bankroll is now at 1007.07.
I ran JJ into QQ, I ran JJ into KK, and then I ran QQ into KK. Cooler-pa-looza day is discouraging but I've made peace with it. I want to share a quote:
"A serious investor is not likely to believe that the day-to-day or even month-to-month fluctuations of the stock market make him richer or poorer." - Benjamin Graham "The Intelligent Investor."
I started a Scottrade account last month as well and looking at this quote helps a ton. I don't beat myself over these situations. I also feel that I have identified when I will tilt and spaz my money, so I will make a policy of quitting if/when I lose 4 buy-ins. Tomorrow is another day, stay tuned folks!
Update as of 5/6/13 @ 2042 PST. My bankroll is now at 1103.51.
New week, new potential to earn and clear the bonus. I'd put in more hands, but I'm taking 16 units this quarter and still working FT. Lots of big hands and big pots, flopped top set holding 99 on a 9 8 7 board with two diamonds in a 3 bet pot. 3 bettor leads huge I shove, he has QQ. Turn is the King and then river is the...queen.
Chipped up slowly after that, flopped another top set with 88 on 6 8 4 board rainbow. Flat caller in the blinds leads into me, I raise small because I assume he had top pair or maybe a set. We eventually get it all in on the flop and he has JJ!? Turn is a king, and river is a...not this time...blank. That put me up big, smooth sailin' from there.
Update as of 5/4/13 @ 2345 PST. My bankroll is now at 1042.99.
Update as of 5/3/13 @ 2008 PST. My bankroll is now at 1035.44.
Would've been up more but someone called my all in when he had Q6 on a Q high board, I had AA and he rivered his 6. In any case, the weekend is here and I'm feelin gooood.
Update as of 5/3/13 @ 0035 PST. My bankroll is now at 993.35.
I was playing today and I lose about 2 hours of grind time because my video card craps out. I go with my bro who is my personal IT tech and he tested it, finds out it's a dead video card. We go to Fry's and buy a new one for like 160 with a rebate. I start playing again and get hit with a monster headache. I lay down around 2130 and I get up at 2320 as I work graveyard and have to be there by midnight. Tomorrow is another day.
Update as of 5/2/13 @ 0018 PST. My bankroll is now at 1045.15.
I was up another buy-in, but right before I ended the session I had AKcc vs 33 blind vs blind, I lead out on a flop of 2c3c4h after 3 betting pre and he raises, I 3 bet the flop and he instantly shoves. I have to call now, he shows the set and the turn is a 4. It was a short session but I will continue this journey of the grind tomorrow.
Update as of 4/30/13 @ 2025 PST. My bankroll is up to 1039.02.
I felt pretty good today, got off work in the morning (I work graveyard), went to Whole Foods, took a nap, went to school, did homework, and came home to play. I will try to sleep now before work. Puttin some player points together also to clear my bonus this week.
Update as of 4/30/13 @ 0038 PST. My bankroll is down to 973.16.
This happened an hour or two ago, I just commenced hygiene ops (Shit shower shave, brush teeth) after and figured I'd update when I got to work. So this is downswing week, not a great start. However, a new week means I can earn two buy-ins. The promotion is great, helps pad bankroll and at the stakes I'm playing it offers more than what rake back probably can provide. Tomorrow is another day, I still haven't gotten the urge to smash anything or take my entire bankroll to 5/10.
Update as of 4/28/13 @ 1722 PST. My bank is down to 1134.59.
Variance not on my side today, three buy-in's down from top pair on draw heavy board and they flopped sets each time. Funny thing is, I made top two on river and both flush and draws missed. Other times were just smaller losses. However, my tilt is 0, I just accept it and will continue to grind. Whenever I sense that unlucky situations will make me play poorly, I will stop. In my experiences, chasing losses just eat at the bankroll faster.
Update as of 4/27/13 @ 1942 PST. My banksroll is now at 1280.67.
Update as of 4/27/13 @ 1057 PST. My bankroll is now at 1224.60.
Update as of 4/26/13 @ 0907 PST. My bankroll is now at 1172.93.
I didn't even play today yet, the bonus must have cleared. I believe the site is down for maintenance as well.
Update as of 4/25/13 @ 2314 PST. My bankroll is now at 1,147.93.
Update as of 4/25/13 @ 1938 PST. My bankroll is now at $1,111.51.
I feel like I am playing good and variance is on my side. Ended the session with AA 3 way Pre flop all in. Feels good man, I wanna get some food now. I topped off the max amount of player points for cash this week for this promotion they have, so I am expecting another $25.00 to clear!
Update as of 4/24/13 @1013 PST. My bankroll is now at $1015.10.
I'm gonna put in some more volume for the rest of this remaining week, especially since they have the points give away promo.
Update as of 4/23/13 @ 2302 PST. My bankroll is now down to $893.39.
Tried to put in some hands lost another 2 buy-ins. Oh woe is me. Gotta head to work soon and I have class after, tomorrow is another day.
Update as of 4/23/13 @ 1923 PST. My bankroll is now down to $948.56.
I had a plethora of beats like AA vs straight and flush draw hand that made it on river, KK vs AA all-in pre, and people just catching cards. It's really just standard, but I'm still happy with my plays and the way I've ran in the past 10 days I'm good. Time to go to the gym and run!
Update as of 4/22/13 @ 2123 PST. My bankroll is now at $1079.51.
I was down 2.5 buy-ins and then at the end of my session, I had queens full over 8s full, and at another table I held 22 in a 3 bet flop with a board of 2 4 4 with 2 diamonds. Big stack makes his flush and 3 bettor had an overpair, I got paid in full.
Update as of 4/22/13 @ 0021 PST. My bankroll is now at $1063.34.
Update as of 4/17/13. My bankroll is now at $786.66.
Some things to note:
-Bankroll management is paramount, and most people have no idea what it even is.
-When people at the micro stakes just bet a huge amount out of position, they usually aren't bluffing.
-People will call you down with top pair in a raised pot.
-For cash games, people usually recommend 40. If you play MTT/SNGs, you need around 50+.
-Big raises pre like 6x is a HUGE hand.
D) poker players who crave non stop action and are always seeking a faster more action packed game.
