Good to hear from you, Frank! Yes, you are quite right about the structures. I hadn't realized how bad they are. Do you think doubling through was tough because the players are too tight and won't commit chips without strong holdings? I have taken Ciaffone's advice not to go in with a game plan, but adjust based on the table. My hope, though, is that I can bluff small pots if the table seems a bit too tight, and trap with position and odd hands (like I do in cash games) if the game seems a bit looser.
The funny thing is that it took something like this to get me to Vegas. I knew I'd never bother to take off work and make the trip if I didn't have some “bigger reason&;rdquo. So, that alone makes it worth it — and the extra $500 should pay the hotel bill, more or less.
And yes, I am staying at the Wynn. Will you be out there this year? I'd like to get together for dinner at some point if you are!
Re: $1,500 Event
Good to hear from you, Frank! Yes, you are quite right about the structures. I hadn't realized how bad they are. Do you think doubling through was tough because the players are too tight and won't commit chips without strong holdings? I have taken Ciaffone's advice not to go in with a game plan, but adjust based on the table. My hope, though, is that I can bluff small pots if the table seems a bit too tight, and trap with position and odd hands (like I do in cash games) if the game seems a bit looser.
The funny thing is that it took something like this to get me to Vegas. I knew I'd never bother to take off work and make the trip if I didn't have some “bigger reason&;rdquo. So, that alone makes it worth it — and the extra $500 should pay the hotel bill, more or less.
And yes, I am staying at the Wynn. Will you be out there this year? I'd like to get together for dinner at some point if you are!