tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.comments2023-10-17T05:45:59.664-07:00Ross Taylor on cards and lifeRoss Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-38161591635076654552017-08-08T04:55:01.957-07:002017-08-08T04:55:01.957-07:00I enjoyed reading this unique and insightful artic...I enjoyed reading this unique and insightful article. If you are an enthusiast of poker and are looking for ways to improve your game, visit pokernation.com to play poker online and keep updated with all the trending news in the world of poker.Poker Nationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801057226678388469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-881444800071754062010-08-31T10:58:17.368-07:002010-08-31T10:58:17.368-07:00For a skill-based game, tournament poker really ha...For a skill-based game, tournament poker really has a lot of luck. Still, they are fun.<br /><br />Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself. GL the rest of the way.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-6783527727262081642010-08-28T22:29:33.008-07:002010-08-28T22:29:33.008-07:00Good report, sorry you didn't do better.Good report, sorry you didn't do better.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-36268728753249789342010-05-31T07:11:18.474-07:002010-05-31T07:11:18.474-07:00I guess all the spam means you've arrived!I guess all the spam means you've arrived!Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-69511712070311808062010-05-22T15:24:31.119-07:002010-05-22T15:24:31.119-07:00you'd think that with a bad economy and so man...you'd think that with a bad economy and so many reposessions there would be more people driving cabsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525773415253131659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-29104729811300803192010-05-12T11:33:35.627-07:002010-05-12T11:33:35.627-07:00The river alas was a cursed king, and instead of m...<i>The river alas was a cursed king, and instead of more than doubling up, I was out and on the rail.</i><br /><br />O-U-C-HMemphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-28129895502818686422010-01-17T21:28:23.654-08:002010-01-17T21:28:23.654-08:00I've enjoyed reading your recaps of the tourna...I've enjoyed reading your recaps of the tournament(s). Sounds like you were playing well.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-4767479033186746902010-01-08T09:12:54.992-08:002010-01-08T09:12:54.992-08:00Bon chance!
Bon weekend!Bon chance!<br /><br />Bon weekend!OmemeeOzziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786129091490681987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-56217059325171464362009-12-30T12:28:23.698-08:002009-12-30T12:28:23.698-08:00That would be New Year's Eve...That would be New Year's Eve...OmemeeOzziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786129091490681987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-4987768164969898332009-12-21T09:50:56.015-08:002009-12-21T09:50:56.015-08:00no kidding DTno kidding DTRoss Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-12266155344205221032009-12-21T06:04:03.735-08:002009-12-21T06:04:03.735-08:00Luck is still a huge component of many hands, bro!...Luck is still a huge component of many hands, bro!OmemeeOzziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786129091490681987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-55805035237867158552009-12-20T18:40:59.983-08:002009-12-20T18:40:59.983-08:00OK I am done for the day. I just got eliminated wh...OK I am done for the day. I just got eliminated when my pocket nines ended up all in against AK and he ended up with a straight when the board came J9K Q 10<br /><br />Pretty sick huh? I raised pre flop and he called with AK. After the amazing flop, I shoved all in, hoping for a double up and a chance to go deep. <br /><br />Holding top pair (kings) the villain called, and he was way behind.<br /><br />Only another king or the actual Q10could save him.<br /><br />This is why many of my poker playing friends scorn tournaments -the randomness of the luck factor can wipe out several hours of good play.<br /><br />I don't feel so bad (a) I am getting used to opponents sucking out on me and (b) I have been multi tasking the whole time - so it was not a waste.Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-81594326083030043512009-12-20T18:24:25.006-08:002009-12-20T18:24:25.006-08:00Same time as my event is running, the million doll...Same time as my event is running, the million dollar guarantee (actually it's 1.165 million dollars today) is running, having begun at 6 pm; mine started at 5 pm. <br /><br />Their starting field was "only" 2331 players, which is still fewer than we have in our field right now after 4.5 hours of play.<br /><br />Did I mention am card dead?<br /><br />13,000 players now busted, 2900 remaining.<br /><br />Cash prizes for the top 1,890 finishers.Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-11857706790108828372009-12-20T18:09:51.757-08:002009-12-20T18:09:51.757-08:00After four hours of play, 12,500 players have been...After four hours of play, 12,500 players have been busted, but we STILL have 3,500 left - which is the size of entry of a fairly large tournament.<br /><br />So it is hard to feel vested in this thing yet. My stack has never even been average, always below, and my cards have been poor. But I'm still here.Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-35531539369187673962009-12-20T17:26:03.338-08:002009-12-20T17:26:03.338-08:00In the mini FTOPS main event, there have now been ...In the mini FTOPS main event, there have now been 10,400 players eliminated, and 5,500 remaining. I am still there, with an average stack size.Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-576455880543517532009-12-20T16:24:25.431-08:002009-12-20T16:24:25.431-08:00Could not post for a while. Things were moving too...Could not post for a while. Things were moving too quickly.<br /><br />I was just eliminated in 21st place. $123 credited to the account for all that excitement ! Plus $3 for every person I eliminated – not sure how many of those – maybe 8 to 10.<br /><br />Fifth was $1,179 and first was $4,945, and everything in between. Still 17th from 2,200 or so entrants tells me I am still on the right track.<br /><br />As far as the FTOPS main event is concerned, the good news is that nearly 7,000 players have been eliminated so far. But there are still 9,000 of us left !!Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-15138744953731683442009-12-20T15:52:53.595-08:002009-12-20T15:52:53.595-08:00Sitting 44th of 61 remaining. Short stacked though...Sitting 44th of 61 remaining. Short stacked though.Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-83475034538436841802009-12-20T15:51:16.868-08:002009-12-20T15:51:16.868-08:00Lost 20% of my stack just now. Raised to $2,000 in...Lost 20% of my stack just now. Raised to $2,000 in first position with AKo and smaller stack called in SB. SB = $300. BB = $600.<br /><br />Flop was J93 with two hearts and he shoved and I folded.<br /><br />Next, I had KQ of spades in position and lost another 25% when a weak Ace paired on the board. We're going down the leaderboard.Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-38426763195037365712009-12-20T15:41:55.417-08:002009-12-20T15:41:55.417-08:00Woo woo.Now I am in 15th place. Back to back hands...Woo woo.Now I am in 15th place. Back to back hands.<br /><br />First one my jacks held up against a smaller stack's A10.<br /><br />Very next hand I had 77 and the villain had AQ. (note when they have AQ they are villains; when I have AQ I am the good guy)<br /><br />After the flop of Q63 he shoved and I incorrectly read he had missed the flop and I called.<br /><br />But a 7 showed up on the turn and a queen for him on the river, but my full house of 7's full of queens beat his three queensRoss Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-43531452148784580822009-12-20T15:37:20.740-08:002009-12-20T15:37:20.740-08:00Sometimes this game sickens. I just had AQ offsuit...Sometimes this game sickens. I just had AQ offsuit, and opened in late position for $1,000 with the blinds at 150/300.<br /><br />The small stack in the small blind raise/called me holding K7 suited in hearts. The board contained a seven on the flop and for good measure another 7 on the river and I lost about 30% of my stackRoss Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-64315912860371847082009-12-20T15:32:34.098-08:002009-12-20T15:32:34.098-08:00Well we are down to 170 players in the smaller eve...Well we are down to 170 players in the smaller event, and I am now sitting 34th.<br /><br />I am already in the prize money - the question is how long can I hang in thereRoss Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-79216405507696965992009-12-17T08:43:37.166-08:002009-12-17T08:43:37.166-08:00So it shall remain as an enigma!So it shall remain as an enigma!OmemeeOzziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786129091490681987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-8212970474609677462009-12-17T00:45:25.253-08:002009-12-17T00:45:25.253-08:00Well I tried an online translator. Apparently the ...Well I tried an online translator. Apparently the poster's name is "Very stuffy" and he said <br /><br />"You may comment a flower or a butterfly from semblance America, but you cannot comment a person like this"<br /><br />Somehow I doubt that is what was actually said, nor do I think my other reader (I have two for sure) would call himself "Very Stuffy|"Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-2784910108938900932009-12-16T08:57:15.394-08:002009-12-16T08:57:15.394-08:00Daniel Korbel sent me an excellent email with his ...Daniel Korbel sent me an excellent email with his thoughts on the hand I was busted early when I flopped a straight, and the villain rivered a full house. Hope he does not mind, but his analysis of what went down is very good and I think worth keeping here beside the blog entry.<br /><br />Daniel "Some more thoughts on the hand:<br /> <br />The more I think about it the more I am strongly leaning toward just calling on the flop against most players. When your opponent raises you there on that flop, he is representing two pair, a set, or a straight (KQ is also possible). When you reraise your opponent to 2500 in this unraised pot against a field, you are saying that you believe you are a favourite against that range. <br /><br />Personally, if I felt my opponent was a solid player, he could have only 5 hands: 98, TT, 77, JT, JJ, and most likely TT and JJ are unlikely for the same reason your opponent was unlikely to have those hands.<br /> <br />The reason I think that range is weighted toward 98 is because you are both staring at a potential flopped connected straight, and the more raises that happen, the more likely 98 is. After all, if you don't have it you should be worried your exuberant opponent does.<br /> <br />Basically, your reraise to 2500 might have telegraphed your hand to a more astute opponent and allowed him to play perfectly against you by folding J7 or JT; terrible results for you.<br /><br />But look what happens if you just call and then check the turn; with his 77, JT, J7, (even AJ or KJ if he's loose), he will have to make a great check behind you to have a chance of not losing his stack on a brick turn (you will probably checkraise all-in but sometimes just call), because you could conceivably have T9, T8, 87, J7, AJ, KQ, and be drawing or way behind, so he will want to bet it.<br /><br />Yes, occasionally he might check behind, but that is only terrible versus specifically KQ, a small part of his range. <br /> <br />The reason I think it is right to flat call here is because the board is actually not super drawy (compare to the same board with a flush draw or a board of JT9). If there were a flush draw, both your and your opponent's hand ranges expand a lot, and that means you both might raise and reraise a little lighter either with a big draw or to try to protect a made hand like TT or JT. With a flush draw out there it is much easier for people to justify getting it in lighter, "putting" you on a draw when you play it fast or jamming that draw themselves. In addition, with the flush draw out there, there are many more scare cards that can come on the turn which will either kill your action, make your hand second-best, or allow your opponent to outplay you into laying down. A general guideline I often follow is that when there are numerous draws out there and I'm not sure what my opponent has, but I am a favourite against any of them, just get it in and avoid getting outplayed. This is especially true out of position.<br /> <br />Survival is key in tournies, but you need chips to succeed ultimately. You got it in as an 85%favourite early to have twice the chips of everyone else. You show me a poker pro who wouldnt pay a 15% vig to start with a doublestack and I'll show you a fool.<br /> <br />Also, I love your lead of 300. So many players flop huge and either checkraise, tipping their hand, or play it really slowly and get outdrawn or less than max value. With 5 players there was a great chance for you to get a nibble and it is hard for them to put you on the nuts when you bet it.Ross Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371442601032211511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077011828249609819.post-26023122583317245332009-12-16T05:06:30.317-08:002009-12-16T05:06:30.317-08:00What he said...!What he said...!OmemeeOzziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786129091490681987noreply@blogger.com