3rd in Party for a nice $120. Busted Sky early with a stupid bluff.

Nothing from the last 3 played. Maximum of 35 left that I can play in (including ACR which I haven't played yet due to starting at midnight GMT) so if I can average the same results I should finish with around 800 points. Don't think that will be enough to take the top spot. Only top 4 finishes count from now on and I need more wins.




Still not playing much cash at all and the lack of consistency and trying to combine MTTs and cash is affecting results. I'm not too fussed about it as I know I'll get back into the daily grind once the OPL is finished. And still planning to move up to 10NL very soon. Hopefully get a few good sessions in over the long Easter weekend, and use the opportunity to record a video for review.




And in other news Casino MK (Milton Keynes) is hosting the Party Poker GPPT Mini $50k gtd this weekend. $100 buy in is a little out of my bankroll but it's good to see my local casino starting to host some decent events. Could be exciting times to come...

Obviously do what's right for you but I've decided if I get the chance to play a big(ish) live mtt I'm going to do it. Even though it's out of our bankroll.. because we're rec players we can justify it. "It's like going to a football match... or a concert." As long as it's a one off it's fine imo. But I understand if you want to live by a strict BRM.

I guess you're right there, if the OPL wasn't running and my Mrs wasn't working all weekend I might give it a go. Next time...

Getting bored of this now. Last few tourneys I just can't hold when I get it in good. So tilting!




I can feel back to back wins coming soon...

Ok so I wasn't exactly way ahead preflop. Always good to throw the hand into an equity calculator just to remind yourself how often you're going to lose in these spots.







Tilt gone. Bring on Unibet tomorrow!

I but in 9th 66 v AQ - Q on the river! I have slipped down the leaderboard due to not playing and not getting deep results so time to play the A game again!

@Jon-PokerVIP Took a look at the leaderboard today and several players have racked up some points so definitely need some good scores. I seem to get 1 win every 10 played so I'm guaranteed a win by the weekend right?

Oh the variance! On one table I get it in trip aces vs 2nd pair with a flush draw and bust out. On another table I get it in bottom set vs top set and river quads. Guess it all balances out but no wonder people struggle with the mental game!

Lol,you know it's called the mental game because it's mental right?!

Just now AKs v 98o and I bust. Mental is right!

Yesterday sucked for me in the OPL! Gonna moan it in, in my blog!

Third win was a long time coming! Despite the low numbers Ladbrokes has felt like a tough one each week.

Got lucky a couple of times in the final table but I played well heads up. Got it in good 3 times (2 lost and 1 chopped) and was left short stacked. But I built it back up and got it in good to take all but a couple of big blinds. Got them in the next hand.





So now I have 665 points from my top 10. I want 3 more top 4 finishes and hopefully a couple more wins. Not long left to get them though...

March roundup...

Poker first.

OPL hasn't been going as well as I hoped. Missed a few tournaments, had some run bad then some play bad. I did accumulate some points though and started April with a win so I'm on 665 points. Put's me about 6th on the leaderboard.

Cash play has been almost non existent. I just can't seem to combine cash games and MTTs. I'm ok with that. OPL will be over soon so I look forward to getting back to it.

All in all I'm up over $800 since the start of the year (from both cash and MTTs). I had a little target in my head of making $1000 from poker this year so I should smash that. It's certainly nice knowing I can make a little money from something I enjoy so much.

Gym/Fitness/Diet.

Hmm what can I say. A few issues since the hernia, followed by 2 weeks being ill, means I hit the gym about 3 times over the whole month. And when I'm not training my diet goes to shit (I'm weird like that, can't do one without the other). So strength, fitness and muscle mass down, bodyfat up.

Other stuff.

March, what with kids birthdays and needing a new car, was not a good month financially. By hey, new car Couldn't bring myself to sell the bike, oops.

Found a place to live. Moving mid May, lots to do in the meantime.

April goals...

Finish the OPL in the top 3. It'll take at least another win and some more top 4 finishes but it's possible.

Move up to 10NL. As soon as the OPL is finished I'm taking the shot. Can't wait.

Back to the gym, and running.

Eat better, drink less.

Read lots.

Weather is warming up. Days are getting longer. Let's make this a good month.

HAHAHAHAHA GAME ON!!!!

BEAST

Oh nice man great score as well being in GBP.

Looks like you are one of the top contenders now!

@Jon-PokerVIP Yeh I think that's my biggest MTT win and given what it does for me in the league it felt as good as my first win. I was soooo happy to get it. All to play for now.

Also loving they way these MTTs have boosted my bankroll. My Sky balance was £90 on 1st Jan, and my total profit is now over $1000 across all accounts this year. Not bad considering where I was this time last year.

I love poker!

Not only are you kicking some butt, you're showing the bossman the way home to, love it!

This is my 'Cheer me up ' thread of the year so far.

Haha thanks. Happy to be of service