Well, I was not able to get anything going Thursday night in the Goldstrike tournament I played in. I was able to collect some chips early , but could not hold out to get in the money. I made a move in a spot where I should not have, but hey, that happens. I played the best I could under the circumstance, but it was just not good enough. I am very happy going 2 for 4 in one of the biggest poker cities in the South. There are people posting in my blog "comments" that I should not have chopped if I am a"that good" in the 2 tournaments that I actually cashed in.
Am I that good...I don't know. I only claimed to be "Above Average" in my profile, and I think my profile on Card Player Magazine's cardplayer.com is proof of this. I don't claim to be the best player around, and I am not the best player on the Gulf Coast. I made a decision based off of the situation at hand based off my personal perception on the table, the people that were left in the game and how the tournament played out. I felt that this was the best decision for me and my bankroll. Again...I am not the best player in the world, I do not have the biggest bankroll and I do not play in the biggest games around. I am an everyday poker player trying to make it through the "Grind" of everyday poker playing. My heads up game is strong because I have played heads up numerous times. I play heads up quite often even though it is not mentioned in the blog.
I wanted to comment on the fact that Binion's has now been sold again. I personally hope that the company that purchased Binion's this time will put enough money into it to make it into the the classic Casino that it is. The poker room and staff there is really great and second to none. Maybe I am prejudice because of my cash there this year, but I did fell the "Nostalgia" of the place. My wife took some pictures and short videos of the table on the wall with signatures on it, and the wall of fame. To tell you the truth, I am actually glad that the I was able to be a part of the "First Annual Poker Classic" at Binion's
I am not going to respond to anyone that post critical stuff in my comments section unless I know your credentials. Show me who you are, what you have done, and how many tournaments you have cashed in...etc. Then I might think about responding to your comments. If you post anything in my blog that is "Inflammatory" or has anything to do with that other site , I will delete it until we sort this out. I have read Kevin's comments, and plan on responding. I am getting advice on whether this should be played out in a public forum, or off line. There are legal steps that can be taken by us, but I personally don't think that is necessary. If he is a young kid that is truly from the gulfcoast and he is trying to better the poker community on the gulfcoast ...well...Bill and I can admire that. This is not a blog for negative idiots who want to post things and be critical. If you think I need to do something different or better in my play...great...That is why I post here.
Well...Back to Poker...I went to the cash games after the tournament. I moved over to the Horseshoe to get in a NL game. I bought in for $500 and sat at a 2-5nl game for several hours. I lost $200 pretty quickly playing bad, and not being patient. I lost another $200 in a hand where I had Kings in the BB. I think I played the hand bad as I feel I played it "too aggressively". We have 3 players limp around to me including the SB. I make it $35 to go. All 3 limpers call...not good. I move in with the last of my stack about $280 in the dark after the flop. The dealer had not even put the flop on the table. Everyone folds around to the SB who makes some sort of speech about, "My wife is waiting on me", or,"I am ready to leave anyway". I know that I am dead once this is said. He calls with what he has left, another $175. Flop comes 9s3s8h. He shows As10s, so we are on a coin flip at this point. 9c peals of on the turn...Now I am at about a 69% to win (I think)...4s on the river...and I rake my last $75 back to me and leave the game.
My week in Tunica...4 tournaments...2 chops (Cashed in the Money)...Played in 4 sessions at the NL cash games...and left overall about a $200-$250 winner.
"Autumn comes slowly in New Orleans. The grass remains a stubborn green, but the heat gives way to a gentle warmth" Gabrial Macht character Lawson in "A Love Song for Bobby Long"
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Wow you are in card player magazine? Pretty damn impressive. I think you are the #1 Dudek in the world right now. Not to shabby
Yall aint no gamblers. Where yall play at? I play yall but if want to chop stay you ass at home.
Gene,
Thank you for being respectful in your more recent post regarding our sites. I understand if you do not wish to discuss this on your blog, so feel free to delete this if you need to.
I understand from your posts that you have an attorney and are in the process of designing apparrel. I wanted to give you a heads-up that I have already submitted the application to trademark (wordmark) "Gulf Coast Poker".
While I'm certainly under no obligation to tell you, I figured it would save you the time and money of ordering hats, shirts, hoodies, etc., only to be unable to use them later. I will also keep you posted on whether or not the Trademark office approves/denies the wordmark.
In response to CaptainStacks' rather graphic comment
"I saw that other site that yall have been talking about who stole your domain. Who are they kidding with that coastline picture? Is that Fiji or Hawaii? If thats the Gulfcoast I will let Vanessa Selbst penetrate me with her strap-on."
That’s an astute observation my friend. That picture is in fact, NOT the Gulf Coast. The water is way too blue. The banner is just temporary until I have the time to design one I am happy with.
Your comments are reminiscent of so many poker players who berate other's play, while congratulating themselves and their friends when their poor play pays off.
While I may or may not like the design that Gene and Bill have gone with, you will not see me or anyone else criticize their efforts on my site.
But on a lighter note, I think everyone is relieved that CaptainStacks was right and will not have to let Vanessa Selbst “go all-in” with her strap-on.
Nice hand sir.
Kevin said -" Your comments are reminiscent of so many poker players who berate other's play, while congratulating themselves and their friends when their poor play pays off."
I may be a smartass but never play poor Kev. When I get back from Vegas maybe you can find out first hand how i play. Do you play or are you the Norman Chad of the Gulf?
Sure some of us here give some constructive criticism but it is with love because we care about our future star Gened. I think Gene and his gang should take on Kevin and his to settle once and for all who the REAL Gulfcoast Poker site is! Loser packs it up and shuts down operations. I got my money on Genes Crew.
Now Kevin when you get enough practice at the popsickle stand tournaments and 3-6 limit games let me know ok liverlips?
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner" Patrick Swayze - Dirty Dancing
Damn GeneD first the man swipes your future site right under your nose, and know he tells you to go head and cancel that first shipment of apparrel that you had coming in for the WPT in Biolxi. This cat is something. I have a feeling that in the next two weeks or so he will be telling you what tournaments you can play in or not. And if he does let you play in them he is going to have to give you permission to make a chop or not. You make a move and this guy Kevin makes a roadblock. I hope for our sake somehow you can step up and handle this sistuation so we can represent. I am still looking forward to wearing that hat with pride.
Kevin I don't have a problem with you trying to start a good thing. My only advise is stay off the felt with Captainstacks. Believe me he is no slouch and he will put a dent in your bankroll. Even if you play just popsicle stand tournament.
LIVERLIPS?? i like that one Stacks
"Look at this guy" The Canadian Goose
Yo man check it out. This is how I roll, watch my buddies bachelor party. http://www.jollydwarf.com/html/videoclips.htm
hey stacks, post your profile from card player mag. bubble boy too.
and stop with the jack handey quotes....yours truly started that, no need to be unoriginal. lets not turn it into another gulf coast poker .com vs. net, who is copying who type deal. one thing my boy Charles Nelson Reilly (CNR) respected the most, and I picked up from him, was originality. I mean you saw those big ass glasses he wore on Hollywood squares, right? pure brilliance. keep with the steak dinner menus. that was funny & original. maybe that was bubble boys I dont remember.
"The thing that's funny is that everyone thinks I'm dead."
--Charles Nelson Reilly
Captainstacks - I apologize for my response. I realize now that it was very antagonistic. However, I'm sure you can see that I was not saying anything about your poker play. I was making a point about your critism of my site.
LOL @ the Normand Chad comment. While I've only been playing a couple of years I still am very active in live and online tournaments and cash games. I'm sure you guys are all great players and I could probably learn a lot from you.
I don't want this to turn into a battle. I believe that will hurt and distract Gene, Bill, and me from our real goal of building a community site for gulf coast players.
I truly believe the best solution is to come to some kind of partnership agreement. While it would be difficult up front, I believe in the long run we could all benefit from our combination of resources.
dooleyera? What kinda name is that? Do you even play poker? Charel nelson reilly is dead and he dont play poker . you is ignorant so stop being a faggot. are you Liberachy?
You know how i know Gened is gay? He listens to his wife on his Ipod.
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