I’m heading to Vegas next week for my first poker
vacation. After some success
online over the past month, I’ve decided that the timing was right. With the World Series of Poker going
on, there is sure to be a ton of action.
I’m currently debating whether or not I should enter a WSOP
event. The day after I arrive is event #59 (a $1000 entry). This will be an incredibly large
field, so cashing is difficult.
Not to mention that the event could last as long as four days. Though realistically I'd be lucky to
survive day one. Or worse, I could
last two full days and not make any money.
I’m currently satisfied with where my bankroll is right now,
but spending $1000 on one tournament with low probability on return is still a
tough decision. Since I will only
be there for 8 days, I need to look at how I can maximize my time.
Last years champion beat the massive field of over 4000
players and took home about $650k.
That’s most definitely something to think about. I’ll likely see how I’m feeling once I'm in Vegas, and make a decision while I’m there
I’ll be staying at Terribles Hotel and Casino. It’s not the most popular of hotels in
Vegas, in that I can’t find anyone here who’s so much as heard of it let alone
stayed there. It is cheap, has good reviews online, and is only a
ten-minute walk East of the Strip, so it suits me perfectly.
I’ll have to make a few decisions while I’m there. I’m not sure whether to focus my energy
on cash games or take advantage some of the many tournaments outside of the
WSOP.
It’s pretty common knowledge around the poker community that
where there’s big tournaments, there’s great side games. Most players are walking into these
games already stuck and trying to make some money back. This typically results in much more
(and potentially reckless) aggressive play.
I will be heading out Tuesday morning and couldn’t be more
excited. I’m trying to keep my
emotions in check, though: a successful
trip means more in the future.
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