Used to be a blog that questioned everything about live poker,online poker,live gaming and well. Life. Now it deals out ANYTHING I want write about. Like my quest for #1win w/major poker tourney,or how Political correctness got nuts! Why I think Washington D.C. Sold us out! God Bless our Troops/GOD Bless the USA! Time to round up those accountable for the mess and get them before the JUDGE, People got too GREEDY,Big Bizz,Politics,Media and Insurance. The days of ME,ME,ME must STOP,STOP,STOP!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Everyday workers playing poker with empty pockets. Happy Holidays!
Who can afford playing poker today? I mean really, Times are whacked.
Last week I borrowed $100 off a friend when my debit card did not work at the Mohegan Sun Poker room's ATM cash vacuum cleaner. It was chance running into a guy that would "hook" me up no questions asked. I thought what LUCK. I always pay my debts and he was like.. "No problem."
Nice.
I lost.
I played really bad poker and was irked by the fact that my ATM debit card failed me in the first place. (Turns out at 43 years old, I'm forgetting pin numbers for my various cards) Not good.
So anyway, my pal and I have hooked each other up like this from time to time over the years and it was only one hundred dollars. With Christmas and all we have not been able to connect with each other (I called a few times wanting to pay him back)
Then last night my FaceBook account was a glow with message after message requesting the cash-Ola. lol.
My friend wanted to play in today's $65 tourney at Mohegan Sun Poker at Pocono Downs and was crushed by Christmas money wise. So off I go early this am to you guessed it - the ATM. I wanted to sleep until noon givin the fact that my kid is off school but a rounder in need of action, well.. let's just say I understand.
The question I have is this.. When you are strapped for cash until payday, etc. or just plain poor. Do you play as good as you normally can? I mean, he's down to his last few pesos till Friday. Is my pal ruined today before even buying in? Does playing with empty pockets hurt or help?
I guess we will see.. He just left about a half hour ago and should be buying in right about now.
Good Luck buddy! Give em hell.
Times are tough these days and people that used to have a cash cushion no longer seem to have it. I'll always respect players who gain victories playing from the ho hum poor side of the tracks over the Phil Ivey's of the world. I mean, guys like Ivey make more in rake a day from Full Tilt Poker. Why do these guys even play poker? To win "more money?"
It is a lucky few that have the money of a Doyle Brunson, Dusty Schmidt or Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, the rest of us play under the extra added stress of bunny eared pockets most times.
My buddy has a dream of making it big in the poker world and I for one, hope he does it. He studies, he plays tons, and he's got game. His table is all set, all he needs is the steak.
Last week I borrowed $100 off a friend when my debit card did not work at the Mohegan Sun Poker room's ATM cash vacuum cleaner. It was chance running into a guy that would "hook" me up no questions asked. I thought what LUCK. I always pay my debts and he was like.. "No problem."
Nice.
I lost.
I played really bad poker and was irked by the fact that my ATM debit card failed me in the first place. (Turns out at 43 years old, I'm forgetting pin numbers for my various cards) Not good.
So anyway, my pal and I have hooked each other up like this from time to time over the years and it was only one hundred dollars. With Christmas and all we have not been able to connect with each other (I called a few times wanting to pay him back)
Then last night my FaceBook account was a glow with message after message requesting the cash-Ola. lol.
My friend wanted to play in today's $65 tourney at Mohegan Sun Poker at Pocono Downs and was crushed by Christmas money wise. So off I go early this am to you guessed it - the ATM. I wanted to sleep until noon givin the fact that my kid is off school but a rounder in need of action, well.. let's just say I understand.
The question I have is this.. When you are strapped for cash until payday, etc. or just plain poor. Do you play as good as you normally can? I mean, he's down to his last few pesos till Friday. Is my pal ruined today before even buying in? Does playing with empty pockets hurt or help?
I guess we will see.. He just left about a half hour ago and should be buying in right about now.
Good Luck buddy! Give em hell.
Times are tough these days and people that used to have a cash cushion no longer seem to have it. I'll always respect players who gain victories playing from the ho hum poor side of the tracks over the Phil Ivey's of the world. I mean, guys like Ivey make more in rake a day from Full Tilt Poker. Why do these guys even play poker? To win "more money?"
It is a lucky few that have the money of a Doyle Brunson, Dusty Schmidt or Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, the rest of us play under the extra added stress of bunny eared pockets most times.
My buddy has a dream of making it big in the poker world and I for one, hope he does it. He studies, he plays tons, and he's got game. His table is all set, all he needs is the steak.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
My making Boilo images from our Mohegan Sun Poker at Pocono Downs web site
Here is something special for my friends here - a picture montage about making Pennsylvania Boilo.
A special Norhteast Pennsylvania Coal region boilo post. A "Holiday Boilo recipe" from my friend. ENJOY!
Best to drink this concoction on those poker nights with bad beats or when the heat is off. It's a drink outside, kind of drink, passed down by our elders here in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Make a fire in the snow and get to sipping some hot boilo. Boilo is also great for when you are not feeling so well (Have a cold and such)
The link above will take you to our local casino poker site,blog called Mohegan Sun Poker at Pocono Downs giving you directions, step by step direction on making this winter time treat for adults.
Folks, Boilo from Northeast Pa is awesome if it's made right and this recipe is spot on.
A special Norhteast Pennsylvania Coal region boilo post. A "Holiday Boilo recipe" from my friend. ENJOY!
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| Northeast Pennsylvania holiday Boilo. Mmm mmm good! |
Best to drink this concoction on those poker nights with bad beats or when the heat is off. It's a drink outside, kind of drink, passed down by our elders here in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Make a fire in the snow and get to sipping some hot boilo. Boilo is also great for when you are not feeling so well (Have a cold and such)
The link above will take you to our local casino poker site,blog called Mohegan Sun Poker at Pocono Downs giving you directions, step by step direction on making this winter time treat for adults.
Folks, Boilo from Northeast Pa is awesome if it's made right and this recipe is spot on.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Happy Rockin Holidays from all of us! Uncle Frank, my kiddo and I (And me pups!)
A happy rocking holidays and a Merry Christmas to all my poker pals around the world and in Northeast PA. Heading up to the Mohegan Sun Poker Room at Pocono Downs - Who knows, maybe I can ROCK IT there too!
Pocono Downs Poker Mohegan Sun is were I usually rock out!
Pocono Downs Poker Mohegan Sun is were I usually rock out!
Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Captain Tom and Poker Pens for Christmas
What? You never heard of Captain Tom? What sorta poker player are you anyways? Here - do some reading while you check out a really cool gift for poker players who have it all. These pens are always going to get noticed at the tables. I know because I have mine with me whenever I play (Just like Captain Tom)
Check out Poker Pens at Poker pens.com - Link here to Poker Pens and get yourself a truly unique Christmas present this year. Oh! They write fantastic too.. Worth every penny.
Pokerpens!
Check out Poker Pens at Poker pens.com - Link here to Poker Pens and get yourself a truly unique Christmas present this year. Oh! They write fantastic too.. Worth every penny.
Pokerpens!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Jonathan Little Poker Videos
Here is a free training video from poker pro Jonathan Little. If you like, consider the series, it's good stuff.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Visiting or living in north East Pennsylvania? Mohegansunpokeratpoconodowns.com
Mohegan Sun Poker at Pocono Downs is a site of mine in the works, one of three coming. If you are living near or thinking about a visit to northeast Pennsylvania you might want to "book mark" my HOME POKER ROOMS web site for poker players.
Any links to my new site from quality poker sites, blogs will be greatly appreciated.
Mohegansunpokeratpoconodowns.com is just the beginning. Be sure to pop on often and check out my live poker action.
If we can help you with lodging near the casino or if you have special questions, please visit the site and ask in the comments sections of the various Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs pages.
Any links to my new site from quality poker sites, blogs will be greatly appreciated.
Mohegansunpokeratpoconodowns.com is just the beginning. Be sure to pop on often and check out my live poker action.
If we can help you with lodging near the casino or if you have special questions, please visit the site and ask in the comments sections of the various Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs pages.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Position is everything in NL holdem and so is (Keeping your head in the game)
Many of you know this, I messed up, busting out 10th on the final table.. I made many donk moves, playing bad position, small pocket pairs (in this case 3'a) and I bet "ALL IN" against a mad man to my right...
What can I say.. I was in another world, (out of my mind) I never make such moves and I'm totally of the (stop and think rule) but for whatever reason, (TILT? I don't think I was tilt) I jammed it all in with at best a bad flip. Mad man called me with AJ off (man - would have been a great spot to have AK) but he "hit" his J and it mattered not.
I read this week that Doyle says NL holdem is a game of BIG CARDS... The more and more I play.. I agree.
I don't know why I made such a gut move, I never do... but I did and it cost me $, so never again, lesson learned... Next hand please.
All this went down at the Mohegan Sun Poker room at Pocono Downs. It had a bright side to it, my poker pal Chunky came in 3rd.. and picked up some nice gifts for his 12 year old boy.. (He's going to love the gift! Shhhh) I'll never tell.
What can I say.. I was in another world, (out of my mind) I never make such moves and I'm totally of the (stop and think rule) but for whatever reason, (TILT? I don't think I was tilt) I jammed it all in with at best a bad flip. Mad man called me with AJ off (man - would have been a great spot to have AK) but he "hit" his J and it mattered not.
I read this week that Doyle says NL holdem is a game of BIG CARDS... The more and more I play.. I agree.
I don't know why I made such a gut move, I never do... but I did and it cost me $, so never again, lesson learned... Next hand please.
All this went down at the Mohegan Sun Poker room at Pocono Downs. It had a bright side to it, my poker pal Chunky came in 3rd.. and picked up some nice gifts for his 12 year old boy.. (He's going to love the gift! Shhhh) I'll never tell.
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