A pat on the back
Well remember where you are currently reading this as I bring you great news I've just had my first SnG win $5.50 on Poker Stars. You were right Will Wonka it did not take long. I really do have to thank you and some other bloggers especially about tight agressive play as this has been key to an improvement.

I have seen an increase in pots won without a showdown from about 5% to 12%. I have also looked to get a better understanding of where exactly my hand stands in the scheme of things. For instance if I am on the button, we are post flop and first bets $50 and 3 other simply call, I've raised to $100 (these are SnG remember) people have been calling or simply folding. This gives a better indication of what is out there and how strong my hand is. Fair enough someone may raise back over me which is fine as I can now fold if I know I am beat...there has been some frustration at times though when I didn't know I was beat..damn those 4ths!

When we got head to head in this I was 3-1 down in chips, but managed to get my share of blinds and post flop bets away and played well to get into the lead. Caught him bluffing AQo v my K8 with 2K8 on the board for a $7k swing.

Anyway...enjoy this nice pic of my first win. Merry festive, non specific religous holiday season all.  ¶ Thursday, December 22, 2005