WSOP Off to a Rough Start
Yesterday was the first day of my World Series. I was ready to play, though definitely a bit tired because Jace didn’t sleep well. My sweet cat is back from the hospital and taking his medications like a good boy, but he has several health issues to deal with. His energy spurts come at odd hours of the night, but I believe that’s a sign that he’s happy and trying to beat these infections.
So, a little tired but excited, I headed over to the Rio and took my seat in the Amazon Room. The Pavilion Ballroom was completely full of tables and players, so my section was in good old Amazon. Familiar place, but I felt that this year was going to be different.
(photo courtesy of Pokernews.com)
It was the $1,000 NLHE tournament - Event 3, Day 1A - and I started off well. On the third hand of the day, I looked down at pocket jacks from the small blind. Seat 2 raised to 100 preflop, and I called. The flop came 9c-5s-9s. When Seat 2 bet, I check-raised to 300, and he reraised to 600. I called, and the turn brought a 9 that we both checked. The river was a 5, so I bet 1,000, and Seat 2 pushed all-in. I called all-in and showed my jacks for the double-up. Wheee! Off to a great start.
I lost a few chips during the first level and ended it with 5,200. But it was the second level that was utterly frustrating. There were three of us all-in preflop. I got my chips in with pocket kings, another player came along with pocket jacks, but the other guy had pocket aces. It played out just as you think it would, and I was gone. Out. Eliminated.
(photo courtesy of Matt Waldon)
So, my 2010 WSOP didn’t get off to the amazing start I planned, but it was only one of the 23 events I’m playing. As I said, the lack of sleep didn’t help me today, but it was the bad run of cards and luck in the second level that did me in.
I went home and curled up with Jace to calm me down, which definitely worked. He is such a peaceful presence in my life, despite his bursts of energy and tough times with the infections.
My next event is Monday, with the $1,500 NLHE in Pavilion Yellow, table 156, seat 8. I’m gonna give it my best shot!
Cheers!
Tags: 1k no-limit, event #3, liz lieu, poker, tournament, wsop 2010
May 30th, 2010 at 11:54 am
You and Jace need rest monday is a new day so I know you’ll bring it! gl
May 31st, 2010 at 8:57 am
Advice about Jace’s “energy spurts”: I also have a cat (and 5 dogs) and had the same problem with my cat the first couple of months I had him. He would go “psycho” in the middle of the night and sometimes attack me so I would have to hide under the sheets! Found out it was because he was not “neutered” and was going through puberty. The hormones make them crazy! Have you had Jace fixed? If not, trust me, you will be doing a HUGE favor to him and you if you have him neutered. It will make him much more happier and you happier as well!
From one animal lover to another……..