Small steps in HORSE

Well, it looks like I might be updating this blog on Fridays... Seriously, though, I will try to write as often as possible, but schoolwork and other commitments take up a large portion of my time, leaving precious little for "optional" activities such as posting to the blog. So, good intentions and all that - we'll see what happens!

I have recently been playing a few of the low-limit ($3+$0.30) multi-table HORSE tournaments on Poker Stars. Yesterday, I finished in 16th place of 264, which was good for a $10 cash. Not great as an hourly rate, I'll admit, but I was happy with my play. Today, I thought I'd try again, and here is the result:



Third of 240 is nothing to sneeze at, and I'm happy with my performance. I played tightly but aggressively in this event, and I only got my money in while behind a few times (it's tough to say for sure in some of the games, and it was limit HORSE, of course {a horse, of course?? ;0)} so who really knows). I never cease to be amazed by some of the, shall we say "creative" play in these tournaments, particularly in the first level of each of the new games. I had a player at my table raise during a Razz round when he had QQJT showing vs. someone's 863A. Dead money, anyone? Had fate been a bit kinder and my opponent hadn't rivered a flush in Omaha 8/b when we were three handed, I would have been the chip leader and might be celebrating a bigger score. All of that is water under the bridge, though; I played the best that I could, and was rewarded with a decent result.

So, while I can't quit my day job yet (insert laughter here, for those in the know), I am encouraged by being able to string together a couple of cashes in these tournaments. Still, the long run is the most important thing, and that hasn't even begun, as I'm operating on a very small bankroll. At least it's moving in the right direction, though - that is always welcome.

Until next time, stay afloat on the river!