From the Dealer's Box: I'm Back and Finally Working

by xxrod17xx on 02/14/08

I'm Back

What's up guys? I decided to take a little break from blogging because I was running really bad and was pretty upset. I didn't feel like I would put a good effort into writing a decent blog so I decided I would just not write at all. I regret making that decision for a number of reasons, but the main regret is that every time I was down this blog helped lift me back up. Whether it was just getting some things off my chest by writing or the inspiring comments I got from my readers, I always felt better after writing a blog entry. Anyway, we got some catching up to do.

Since we last spoke, I was dealing the Borgata Winter Poker Open. That was an awesome experience. I was dealing the grave shift, I made a lot of good connections and I had an amazing time. One night they even sent me downstairs to deal cash games. Dealers all over the city basically wish they could deal cash at Borgata and I was able to. That was pretty awesome. I dealt to Hevad Khan and Chris Moneymaker in one satellite. Hevad was a really cool guy, Chris was a total prick and a huge donk (not that you all didn't know already). I also deal to Jamie Gold's mom who was a sweetheart of a lady. Let's hope Borgata calls me to come and work there in the future.

Running Awful, Playing Worse

After the tourney it was a goal of mine to put in a ton of hands in Feb and make a lot of money. I did the first so far, but not the second. I was on the verge of making a move to 50NL when I went on a 12 Buy In downswing and was forced to move down to 10NL where I am now. It took a lot out of me and to be honest I don't really look forward to having to play 3k hands everyday just to make silver status on Stars. The standard for this month is I am a pay of wizard and when I get my money in as a big favorite I get sucked out on.

Showboat FINALLY!

So finally after months and months of waiting the Showboat finally called me and I just started working yesterday. I put in about 9 hours of 1/2 tourney and 1/2 cash dealing and I made $136 in cash tips, not bad I guess. I made a few silly mistakes as I was pretty nervous, but I will calm down as the days go on so I am not worried about it. I am pretty excited, but I doubt I will have anything exciting to report as the highest game we run consistently is a 1/2NL game.

Looking forward to blogging more, probably more poker related from now on but I am excited to be back for sure.

6 Comments

Comments

EdmondDantes says

Nice to have you back and 'grats on the dealing gigs!

02/14/08

Anonymous says

Keep talking about the specific incidents you see when dealing, your lifestyle is fascinating to me and I love to read about it.

Good to see that you hadn't abandoned us :)

02/14/08

lakeoffire says

I'm glad things are looking up for you.

02/14/08

Landlord79 says

Keep your head up. You've got an awesome blog and a bright future. Poker will come around, just keep improving your game and making right decisions.
GL

02/15/08