Sunday, August 31, 2008

Recap - Saturday August 30

I had to help with my parents leaving the East Texas area (Gustav might be headed their way), so I only got in 2 SNGs before I had to stop and help them.

Tournaments Today
• NONE



Play Money Progress
I only got in two SNGs today, but I cashed both and increased the play money balance by 61K and cross the million chip mark for the first time.


Starting Balances
Real Money: $17.29
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 975,800

Ending Balances
Real Money: $17.29
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 1,036,800

Saturday, August 30, 2008

1 Million Play Chips

I just finished 2nd in a 9 seat 10K and 6th in a 90 seat 10K play chip tournament and have crossed over 1 million play chips for the first time in the project.

I'm going to be busy cleaning today, but when I get the chance, I now have the minimum bankroll to play a 100K SNG.

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Friday, August 29, 2008

Recap - Friday, August 29

Just 1 freeroll today.

Tournaments Today
• 2000 – $250 railbirds.com weeeee freeroll – Finished 122nd of 460.

Play Money Progress
None

Starting Balances
Real Money: $17.29
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 975,800

Ending Balances
Real Money: $17.29
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 975,800

Cash #13

I'm well past the bubble in the 2100 $100 railbirds.com freeroll. 1223 entrants. I am currently 21st of 40 for a minimum of 28 cents.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Recap - Wednesday, August 27

Only 1 freeroll and 3 SNGs today.

Tournaments Today
• 2100 – $200 railbirds.com freeroll – finished 289th of 1506.


Play Money Progress
I played three 10K SNGs. I cashed 2 of them and wound up 51K on the day.


Starting Balances
Real Money: $16.39
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 924,800

Ending Balances
Real Money: $16.39
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 975,800

Recap - Tuesday, August 26

Nothing today as I had parenting duties with my oldest son for the evening.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Recap - Monday, August 25

2 freerolls and 10 SNGs today.

Tournaments Today
• 1400 – $25 pokerfuchs.com freeroll – finished 244th of 350.
• 1515 – $25 freerollarmy.com freeroll – finished 79th of 175.


Play Money Progress
I played ten 10K SNGs today. I cashed 4 of the SNGs and was up 62K on the day.


Starting Balances
Real Money: $16.39
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 862,800

Ending Balances
Real Money: $16.39
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 924,800

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Recap - Sunday, August 24

7 freerolls (2 cashes) and 3 SNGs today.

Tournaments Today
• 1400 – $25 pokerfuchs.com freeroll – finished 103rd of 289.
• 1400 – $25 poker10000.com freeroll – finished 54th of 718 for 7 cents.
• 1400 – $25 pinkcowpoker.com freeroll – finished 229th of 673.
• 1430 – $50 suferspoker.com freeroll – finished 89th of 104.
• 1600 – $100 pokerstop.com freeroll – finished 99th of 655.
• 1700 – $25 pokerpotspoker.com freeroll – finished 24th of 61.
• 1900 – $50 poker.com freeroll – finished 15th of 441 for 53 cents.

Play Money Progress
Three 10K SNGs and only 1 cash. Down 3K on the day.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $15.79
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 865,800

Ending Balances
Real Money: $16.39
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 862,800

Cash #12

The bubble just busrt in the 1900 $50 poker.com turbo 6-handed freeroll.
43rd through 54th get paid 22 cents.
I am currently 5th of 54.

Update 7:24 PM
Currently 4th of 38 for at least 25 cents.

Update 7:26 PM
Currently 4thof 35 for at least 28 cents.

Update 7:30 PM
Currently 6th of 30 for at least 30 cents.

Update 7:36 PM
Currently 9th of 24 for at least 35 cents.

Update 7:45 PM
Currently 18th of 18 for at least 43 cents.

Update 7:46 PM
Finished 15th for 53 cents.

Cash #11

The bubble just burst in the 1400 $25 poker10000.com freeroll. 55th - 72nd get 6 cents.
I am currently 24th of 71.

update 3:18 PM
Currently 35th of 54 for at least 7 cents.

update 3:21 PM
Finished 54th for 7 cents.

Recap - Saturday, August 23

I had my biggest cash of the project to-date. I finished 2nd in a $50 freeroll for $8.25. In this one I recorded the first royal flush of the project (and my 2nd online royal ever.) I also managed to increase the play money balance today.

Tournaments Today
• 1400 – $25 pokerfuchs.com freeroll – finished 271st of 309.
• 1400 – $25 poker10000.com freeroll – finished 449th of 705.
• 1600 – $50 ASAP Supply freeroll – finished 2nd of 256 for $8.25.
• 1955 – $25 cardmafia.com freeroll – finished 124th of 290.
• 2000 – $25 pokerdepoder.com freeroll – finished 435th of 580.



Play Money Progress
I played eight 10 K SNGs today (four 9 seaters and four 90 seaters).
I cashed 2 of each and increased the play money balance by 91K.


Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 774,800

Ending Balances
Real Money: $15.79
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 865,800

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Cash #10

The bubble just burst in the ASAP Supply $50 freeroll. 19th to 27th get 30 cents.

I am currently 24th of the final 27.

update 5:28 PM
currently 13th of 18 for at least 37 cents.

update 5:40 PM
currently 11th of 15 for at least 50 cents.

update 5:48 PM
currently 11th of 12 for at least 62 cents.

update 5:56 PM
currently 9th of 10 for at least 63 cents.

update 6:04 PM
currently 7th of 9 for at least $1.05.

update 6:05 PM
currently 7th of 8 for at least $1.38.

update 6:33 PM
currently 2nd of 7 for at least $1.75.

update 6:38 PM
currently 2nd of 5 for at least $3.63.

update 6:49 PM
currently 1st of 4 for at least $4.88.

update 6:55 PM
currently 2nd of 3 for at least $6.25.

update 7:02 PM
Finished 2nd for $8.25.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Recap - Friday, August 22

4 freerolls and 6 SNGs today.

Tournaments Today
• 1300 – $25 thetournamentspot.com turbo freeroll – finished 151st of 387.
• 1400 – $25 pokerfuchs.com freeroll – finished 141st of 345.
• 1800 – $50 ixgames.com freeroll – finished 139th of 494.
• 2100 – $200 railbirds.com freeroll – finished 148th of 1298.


Play Money Progress
I got in six 10K SNGs today. Two 9 seaters where I finished 3rd for 18K and 2nd for 27K. And 4 90 seaters where I only cashed once (but that was 2nd for 175.5K)
Up 160K on the day.


Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 614,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 774,800

Recap - Thursday, August 21

No freerolls and only a few SNGs today.

Tournaments Today
• None

Play Money Progress
Only got in two 10K SNGs today. I placed 3rd in 1 for 18K. So down 2 K on the day.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 616,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 614,300

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Recap - Wednesday, August 20

No freerolls and only a few SNGs today.

Tournaments Today
• None

Play Money Progress
I played three 10K SNGs. Out very early in one 90 seater. I finished second for 27K in a 9 seater. And then I finished 7th in a 90 seater for 36K. Overall up 33K for the day.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 583,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 616,300

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Recap - Tuesday, August 19

No freerolls and only a few SNGs today.

Tournaments Today
• None

Play Money Progress
Three 10K SNGs. I cashed 1, but that 1 was a 90 seater where I finished 4th for 99K. Up 69K overall for the day.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 514,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 583,300

Monday, August 18, 2008

Recap - Monday, August 18

No freerolls and only play money SNGs today.

Tournaments Today
• None

Play Money Progress
Only three 10K SNGs today, but I cashed 2 of them and moved the play money up 51K.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 463,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 514,300

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Recap - Sunday, August 17

Too many big pre-flop hands outdrawn today. A bunch of early exits and not much progress to report.

Tournaments Today
• 1400 - $25 pokerfuchs.com freeroll – finished 162nd of 354.
• 1600 - $25 pokerstop.com freeroll – finished 383rd of 550.
• 1700 - $25 pokerpotspoker.com freeroll – finished 28th of 42.
• 1800 - $25 thetournamentspot.com freeroll – finished 22nd of 443.

Play Money Progress
I got in seven 10K SNGs today. I cashed 2 and finished up 2K on the day.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 461,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money:463,300

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Recap - Saturday August 16

Had to do back-to-school clothes shopping for the kids today, so only one free roll today. I did manage to get in 11 SNGs, but did not do very well in those.

Tournaments Today
• 2015 - $25 turbo 6-handed no limit Omaha hi/lo freerollarmy.com. Finished 14th of 158 for 35 cents.

Play Money Progress
Eleven 10K SNGs. Only 3 cashes and would up down 11K on the day.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 472,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.54
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 461,300

Another Cash

The bubble just burst in the $25 freerollarmy.com turbo 6-handed no limit omaha hi/lo freeroll. 16th - 18th get paid 31 cents. Took a beat right after the bubble burst and am currently very short stacked and sitting 15th of the final 15. 35 cents unless I can move up to 12th.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Recap - Friday, August 15

No freerolls today and only a couple of SNGs.

Tournaments Today
• None

Play Money Progress
I played 2 10K SNGs. I finished 4th in a 9 seat SNG and I finished 3rd in a 90 seat SNG. That put me up 106K for the day.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 366,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 472,300

Recap - Thursday, August 14

Nothing on Full Tilt on Thursday. I play a league game on another poker room and watched the olympics.

I'll try to get back to grinding it out on Full Tilt tonight.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Recap - Wednesday, August 13

No freerolls today. Just some 10K SNGs.

Tournaments Today
• None

Play Money Progress
Five 10K SNGs and I didn’t cash any of them. Down 50K on the day.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 416,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 366,300

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Recap - Tuesday, August 12

Another day of no freerolls and just a few play money SNGs.

Tournaments Today
None

Play Money Progress
Four 10K SNGs. I cashed 2 of them (winning both) and increased the play money balance by 50K.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 366,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 416,300

Monday, August 11, 2008

Recap - Monday, August 11

Not much play today. No freerolls and only 3 play money SNGs.

Play Money Progress
Only 3 SNGs today, but I cashed all 3 and added 33K to the play money bankroll.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 333,300

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 366,300

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Recap - Sunday, August 10

Today was just 2 freerolls and a bunch of play money play.

Tournaments Today
• 1700 – pokerpotspoker.com $25 freeroll – finished 14th of 152 for 31 cents.
• 1800 – the tournamentspot.com $25 freeroll – 81st of 546.

Play Money Progress
I played sixteen 10K SNGs and one 10K MTT. Overall I came out up 13K.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $6.88
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 320,000

Ending Balances
Real Money: $7.19
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 333,300

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Recap - Saturday August 9

A lot of early exits in the private freerolls but I did recover a good deal of my recent play money losses.

Tournaments Today
• 1200 – $100 railbirds.com freeroll – finished 681st out of 717.
• 1955 - $100 card mafia.com frerroll – finished 155th out of 275.
• 2100 - $25 fullrushpoker.com freeroll – finished 28th of 30.



Play Money Progress
Play seventeen 10K SNGs and added 17K to the play money balance.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $6.88
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 283,000

Ending Balances
Real Money: $6.88
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 320,000

Friday, August 8, 2008

Recap - Friday, August 8

I final tabled a $25 freeroll today and added $1.31 to the bankroll and made a minor increase in the play money balance.

Tournaments Today
• 1400 – $25 pokerfuchs.com freeroll – finished 6th of 286 for $1.31.
• 1700 - $111 holdempokerchat.com freeroll – finished 125th of 193.
• 1800 - $50 ixgames.com freeroll - finished 441st of 493.
• 2100 - $200 railbirds.com freeroll – finished 742nd of 1278.
• 2105 - $25 donkhard.com freeroll – finished 269th of 564.

Play Money Progress
I played seven 10K SNGs and increased my play money by 29K.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $5.57
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 254,000

Ending Balances
Real Money: $6.88
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 283,000

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Recap - Thursday, August 7

Cashed another freeroll but had a loosing day with the play money.

Tournaments Today
• 2000 - $25 Poker Olympics I Freeroll – Finished 30th for 11 cents.

Play Money Progress
Entered four 10K SNGs but didn’t cash any for the 2nd day in a row.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $5.46
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 294,000

Ending Balances
Real Money: $5.57
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 254,000

Cash #7

The bubble just burst in the 20:00 $25 Poker Olympics I. 28th through 36th get paid 11 cents. I am currently 10th of the final 35.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Recap - Wednesday, August 6

Only 1 freeroll and 3 SNGs played today.

Tournaments Today
• 2100 - $200 railbirds.com freeroll – finished 1139th of 1402.


Play Money Progress
Three 10K SNGs today and didn’t money in any of them.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $5.46
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 324,000

Ending Balances
Real Money: $5.46
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 294,000

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Recap - Monday, August 4

Nothing to report. I had to work late and didn't get a chance to play at all.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Recap - Sunday, August 3

Added 19 cents to the bankroll today.

Tournaments Today
• 1300 – $50 pokerbonusdirect.com Turbo Freeroll – Finished 30th of 588 for 19 cents.
• 1400 - $25 pokerfuchs.com Freeroll – Finished 324th of 341. AA cracked by A2o.
• 1700 - $25 pokerpotspoker.com Freeroll – Finished 41st of 57.
• 2000 - $30 pokerdepoder.com Freeroll – Finished 280th of 443.

Play Money Progress
I added another 33K to the play money balance playing the 10K SNGs.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $5.27
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 262,000

Ending Balances
Real Money: $5.46
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 295,000

Cash #6

The bubble just burst in the 1300 $50 pokerbonusdirect.com turbo freeroll. 46th to 54th get paid 15 cents.

I am currently 28th of the final 47.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Recap - Saturday, August 2

15 cents and 33K play money added to the account today.

Tournaments Today
1315 – $25 FreerollArmy.com 6-handed Pot Limit Omaha Hi Lo – Finished 140th of 193.
1400 - $25 poker10000.com Freeroll – Finished 558th of 681.
1400 - $200 railbirds.com Freeroll – Finished 187th of 1127.
1400 - $25 pokerfuchs.com Freeroll – Finished 24th of 238th for 15 cents.
2100 - $50 fullrushpoker.com Freeroll – Finished 90th of 208.

Play Money Progress
Only managed 4 SNGs today, but I did well in those and added 33K to the play money balance.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $5.12
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 229,000

Ending Balances
Real Money: $5.27
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 262,000

Cash #5

The bubble just burst in the 1400 $25 pokerfuchs.com freeroll. 19th - 27th are paid 15 cents. I am currently 17th of the final 24.

Updated 3:15 PM CT
Well that didn't take long. I had KK and raised to 8 BB. The villian pushes all-in. He has me covered by just a few chips. I called the all-in. He shows Ac6c. He spiked an Ace on the flop.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Recap - Friday, August 1

Not much to report today. Only 1 private freeroll and a small loss in play chips.

Tournaments Today
2230 – $100 RoundersRadio.com Freeroll – Finished 450th of 478 when my Aces were cracked by KTs.

Play Money Progress
Dropped down around 30K playing the 10K SNGs.

Starting Balances
Real Money: $5.12
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 257,650

Ending Balances
Real Money: $5.12
Tournament Dollars: $0.00
Full Tilt Points: 00.00
Play Money: 229,000