Random Ramblings...

So...Paul Wasicka takes down the National Heads-Up Championship. I wouldn't have guess that one. Not that I think he is a bad player at all. He is just a new player. Kind of like Hachem when he won the WSOP. Nobody really knew him, but since then he has proven himself to be a very solid player.

I know I said this last post, but I still can't believe Shannon Elizabeth got in the final 4. That is just nuts! I heard an interview with her on the Circuit a while ago. On that interview she was going on and on about how she wanted my junk. I mean Joe Sebok was getting jealous because I was all she talked about. No...but really. In the interview you could tell she was pretty new to the game. I am sure she has gotten better since then, BUT I still can't believe she took out the Bear!!

So my game lately has been doing pretty well. I had a couple decent finishes in my league games, but surprisingly enough it has been my cash game that has been doing even better! At worst I am walking away with 50% more than my original buy in, and at best a little more than 3 times my original buy in. I know people may be able to build their buy in's bigger in a session, but these sessions only last about 3 or 4 hours. It is not like I am in a casino for 8 or 10 hours.

I was going to head to Tunica in a couple weeks, but my plans fell through. I am kind of bumbed about that one. I was really looking forward to the trip. Usually I am the one who is getting everything together at the last second, but this time I was on top of my game. I checked on line for room availability, checked on flight prices, and even scoped out which tourneys and cash games I was going to hit. This time it was everyone else who bailed!! I guess I am going to have to reschedule it for this summer some time.

I was trying to think of a hand or two to share, but only one came to mind. Cash game at my place- There was a player who had been trying so hard to get under my skin all night, but I was having none of it. He started talking up that he could read me like a book. He was saying things like- "your so freakin easy" and "I always know what cards you have in your hand." I had a plan for him. I just needed to find the right situation.

I look down under the gun to see 9c 9d. I raise it up to about 4 or 5 times the BB. If folds to him and he shoots me the look and calls. I know that he has big cards (pretty much all he plays). But at the same time...he never gives me credit for having a hand. EVER. Which is fine by me!

The flop:
9s 3d 3s

I pretty much just flopped the nuts! I knew I had to play it fast and look like I was bluffing. He would call me down with any high cards, and just assume I missed the flop. I had a stack of chips in my hand (about 3/4 the pot)- as soon as the cards hit I threw them out there, quick. He quickly calls, and I know I am about to get more off of him! I eye-ball a stack of chips that I am about to throw in next.

The turn:
7c

I reach for the stack and knock it into the pot. He calls again.

The river:
Kd

When this card hit I change my demeanor, and not because I was worried about it. I was hoping so bad that he hit the king. I wanted him to think the card scared me a little. I bet out again- a little more than half the pot. He sat and thought for about 10 seconds , and calls. He shows big slick! Perfect!

I show my house and rake the pot. I usually don't talk a bunch of smack, but I couldn't resist. As I am pulling a mound of chips towards me, I calmly say- "Good read."