Poker Kiwi

www.pokerheaven.com – As some who have read my previous articles may know by now, after rejoining the world of the live MTT tournaments, I was welcomed back with closed arms somewhat. The past 6 weeks have seen my (A,J) undone by (A,7) whilst I was all in, similarly with (K,K) against (A,Q) and also (7,7) against (A,2). These were all crucial pots for all my chips, and I haven’t even mentioned the lady who flopped four threes with (A,3) against my (Q,Q) and forced me into an excellent fold on the river.

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This week was however, different. After making some good plays, and having two crucial pots go my way, I continued to cut through the field of players until I was chipleader with 25,500. I was aggressive and confident, and more importantly, picking up chips. Alas though it couldn’t last forever, and when faced with a preflop all in for 8,000 from the button with myself in the big blind, I had to call. My (J,J) was dominated by his (Q,Q) and from there my empire began to crumble.

Players saw a chink in my armour, and with the blinds spiraling ever higher, I reacted exactly how I shouldn’t have done…. Like a snail that had just had it’s antenna hit with a spade. I retreated into my shell, played tight and soaked up the retribution from the players I had been bullying not half an hour earlier.

Needless to say, I got worn down and ended up walking into a set of fives when I had made top pair on the flop and pushed all in. Sixth place was certainly an improvement on my previous weeks, and to some degree I am happy. But I can’t help but think I should have played it a little differently. But then there is always next time. Roll on next Wednesday.