Monthly Archives: November 2008

Patience and Focus – This weeks Hold ‘em tip.

Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 by Jim

After making my bankroll goal of $250, I moved up to $10NL as planned.  I made steady progress to $270, and then quickly dropped to $247.  Quickly being the key word- all in one session.  Tilt was partly to blame, … Continue reading →

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Poker Stars Perfect Storm punches me in the Package.

Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 by Jim

Say that three times fast- “Poker Stars Perfect Storm punches me in the Package”.  Come on, I know you want to.  Anyway, that’s a phrase I coined.  Well not really the whole phrase, more specifically the “Poker Stars Perfect Storm” … Continue reading →

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Finally play $10NL, so far so good.

Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 by Jim

I started my second stint at $10NL this weekend, this time with $50 more ($250) in my bankroll.  I played just 3 sessions, one on Saturday and two on Sunday, but it went OK and the bankroll is at $270 … Continue reading →

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Good and bad news on move up to $10NL.

Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 by Jim

The good news is I haven’t lost any money at $10NL.  The bad news is I haven’t had time to play at $10NL yet.  I’ve just been too busy.  It looks like the next chance I’ll have to play is … Continue reading →

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Taking A Shot On Higher Stakes

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 by Jim

Many players have difficulty resisting the temptation of moving to higher stakes. If you’re a winning Online Texas Hold´em player, higher stakes means more money and more excitement. Most people feel like the best players play at the highest stakes. … Continue reading →

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Last day to enter Ford’s “I’m Driving One!” contest.

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 by Jim

I just found out about Ford’s “I’m Driving One!” sweepstakes.  Of course today is the last day to enter the contest, but the more people I get to sign up to Drive One! (click the text link at the bottom … Continue reading →

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The time has come to move up to $10NL.

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2008 by Jim

I reached my bankroll goal of $250 tonight (started with $2.00 won in a freeroll), my next session will be at $10NL.  I moved up to $10NL once before, at $200.  I had two good sessions and then a bad … Continue reading →

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Obama Win Causes Obsessive Supporters To Realize How Empty Their Lives Are

Posted on Friday, November 7, 2008 by Jim

Obama Win Causes Obsessive Supporters To Realize How Empty Their Lives Are

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Aces full of Kings beat by a Royal Flush.

Posted on Thursday, November 6, 2008 by Jim

I didn’t have a good night last night, but I saw this hand happen at one of my tables.  I guess my night could have been worse, I could have been on the losing end of this hand: ———————– Poker … Continue reading →

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What is better than playing hold ‘em and making beer?

Posted on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 by Jim

Making money at hold ‘em while drinking a home brew.  It won’t be long now, about 2 weeks, and my Irish Stout home brew will ready for drinking.  I bottled it this last Sunday and taste tested about 6 ounces … Continue reading →

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