I just got back from Vegas and while I was there i had time to play in a $50 rebuy at the Aladdin. The "room" is small because it is under construction but don't let it stop you from checking out a few games. Tourists abound! The hotel will be Planet Hollywood soon--that's the reason for the construction. The staff was nice and were very helpful. I like the hotel because it's reasonably priced and centrally located on the Strip.

I took 6th place in the tournament and would have done better but it was one of those days that the bb always had a hand which made it difficult to steal from the button. In this tournament, I recommend raising your good hands a large amount (5xbb) because you will get a call or two. Don't get too creative, though, because you don't have to. A simple check and an all in worked for me on a few occasions.

Overall, I like the Aladdin, but if you want great food you might have to walk across the street. With the construction, there are not a lot of good places to eat in the casino area yet. Thanks for reading!

Lake of Fire

I took a 400$ hit to my roll. That may not be alarming to most, but in my world i dont like it a bit. For 2 days my money was in good but drawn out on everytime. Other times raise 5xbb with aces and some donkey calls with 47s and flops two pair, and various hands like that. My question is how long do you sit out? I sometimes take 2 days off and read or watch videos. Just wondering what your cool off period is or if you have one at all. I would like any input on the subject. Thanks,
Lake Of Fire

I was playing 1750GTD on UB this morning. 12 left ,paid to 10.

me BB 73c
limper on button
flop77k
i bet pot
button reraises
i push
he calls
runner runner k
sb shows kq
i am out in 12th

Lake of Fire

I started playing UB again today. It's been a while since I've played there, but I'm pretty happy I did. I won a couple $20 sngs and played in the $2500 GTD MTT. I played tight almost to the second break and then opened up a bit using position. I have a couple BB questions someone might be able to answer. I took 3rd in the tourney (if it wasn't for luck, blah, blah, blah!)...

Blinds 1500/3000

Me BB, 5th in chips around $18,000

SB limps. I have K3

K on turn and I bet pot, SB re-raises. I fold. No draw or str8 on board.

This situation occurred more than once, fortunately not enough to damage my stack. What would you do?

Thanks,

Lake of Fire