A workhorse day, Everything worked

Yesterday was another good day (2 in a row). Goals were met (well above $1 an hour, well above $10 a day, and 100 FT Points). I am doing a lot of hit and run. Sign into a game, fold or limp/fold til I hot the nuts on a hand, jam (there are always callers), win $4 or $5 dollars and jump out. Looking over my stats page, I am playing a game for only about 30 minutes, and leaving $4 up. I have noticed one trend on my page and that is the few times I post a lost for a game, I am staying over an hour. I need to pay attention, am I losing after I hit that $4 profit and then give it back, or am I staying chasing that hand and just never get it? I am avoiding a big loss, so that is a good thing. So, today, I am going to watch what happens when I stay longer at a table.

On a personal note, I found a TV station that is airing "Maverick" twice a day. Last night started the airing of the Main Event WSOP for this year. I am constantly amazed at the number of players, and the pressure they must be under. Bankroll management is the only key. As long as $10,000 is my dream goal take for the year in poker, I will never be a part of that. Interesting to watch, but not for me. I know I would play too tight. Fun to watch though.

OK, I am going to talk about a frustrating player I met yesterday. The hyper aggressive player that always entered with a raise, always raised in position, always stayed till all of his draws were busted. He played way more than 1/2 the hands dealt. I played my usual tight/aggressive mode. I made money in the game, but he made more. The table played afraid, rarely staying til showdown (even in split game). It was frustrating to be continually bet off a good but not winning hand. But, long run, I won for the session, the two stars of the table were him and I, but he took more money. Different styles, similar (but not equal) results. I stayed patient, did not alter my game plan (tight/aggressive), didn't loosen up to play his game. So, all in all, I cannot complain too much. I recognize my frustration level was raising, but I also stayed in my game and won the pots I needed to without a big risk.

Gambling is for the weekend player.

Winning at the game does not mean beating everyone.