July 16, 2006
Forget the World Series of Poker - Home Games Are Where It’s At!
Last night myself and a few mates got together to play a few hands, down a few beers (or bourbouns, or vodkas - we’ve never been too fussy when it comes to alcohol ;)) and generally just have a bit of fun.
In my opinion a low stakes home game is some of the most entertaining poker you can play. I think I’ve said this before but when I play against strangers it’s all about taking their money, when I play with friends it’s about having fun. That’s not to say the poker isn’t played to a reasonable standard, our group of players have been playing against each other on a semi-regular basis for I’d estimate over a year now and it’s starting to lead to some interesting play.
Anyhow, last night there were four of us playing SNG style no-limit hold’em “tournaments”, over about a 6 hour period we managed to finish four of these. Congrats go to Vaughano who, through a combination of good play, good cards and a bit of good luck managed to take the first place in three of the four and was not beaten heads-up all night.
How did I do? Well, poker wise it’s a night to forget really. I did manage second place in two out of the four but card wise I was pretty unlucky. I won’t complain too much but I couldn’t win a race all night, whether a coin flip, way ahead or way behind nothing went right (Did you know I was nearly a 90% favourite to win that all-in with the queens???? OK, OK - I’ll drop it :D). It wasn’t only bad luck though, I did play a few hands quite badly. I’ll blame the beer!
Good times, if you don’t play in any home games I recommend getting one organised - remember the aim is fun, leave your serious game at the casino or on-line and you’ll have a great time. Guaranteed. Certainly the most entertainment I’ve had while losing at poker!
Thanks for the game guys, I’ll catch you at the next one.
July 18th, 2006 at 11:45 pm
Great fun was had by all. I think you will find Simon that the games went for close on 8 hours but everyone had a great relaxed games. I find it to be a great night even though I placed in the last two in all four games.
I will blame some of that on the alchol. Key to staying ahead is don’t try and push someone with nothing at all in your hand even if you have chip dominance.
A good night for Vaughano but I think you must have used all your luck up coz your sure seem to come out on top from every chance you took.
Good fun guys I will organise another one some time after our next Sunday game.