Thanks to Ken for this...........

...website and all of those that take the time to answer the questions of us beginners.

Just got back from the U.P. of Michigan. Finished my third tourney ever and ended up taking the top prize, $15,000!

There was 115 entrants with many re-buys. I felt very confindent all the way through the tourney and did not even have to rebuy. I felt I had my plan in place and never waivered from it and succeded to the end with only a couple of tense moments.

I'll post more details on the tourney for those in this area if interested.

Look out LV Hilton, here I come!

Dan

 

Why to go Dan

Congratulations on your win. $15,000 is a nice payout and will more then cover your LV Hilton trip and entry for the MDIII qualifier. Hopefully your run will carry over to the Hilton.

 

Beginner's Luck never hurts either!

Yes, congratulations on your rookie win! My first tournament I placed third. My first major tournament was a Hilton qualifier in which I placed second. I'm glad you enjoyed your first outing and I'm sure you'll enjoy the rewards, too!!

On the flip side of the coin, I've just returned home from a weekend trip to Vegas for an invitational tournament at Gold Coast in which I had no luck in the tournament, but all the luck in the world at the tables! I would have had to come in 1st...2nd...3rd... and 4th in the tournament to have won the same amount as I had playing live. It was unreal.

The tournament was a tough one with only one person advancing from each table. I was playing with what seemed to be all rookie players at my table. I played it safe early in the round and watched 2 of my 4 opponents bust out. Then I started making a move for BR1 which I achieved and held for hands 20 through 29 (of 30). The final hand I was unfortunately betting first, BR3 had no chance, and I bet such that I needed BR2 and I to both win, both lose or just him lose the hand. Well, he doubled and won the hand and I lost it and he got me by a single chip. Maybe he wasn't a rookie after all....