Hachem speaks the Truth

Please read this post re: Hachem's take on the players at the 2009 WSOP Main Event.

http://www.pocketfives.com/poker-forums/7/hachem-people-in-me-are-f-ing-idiots-4474508

I agree with him wholeheartedly. Although I DOwant to play against the monkeys, it angers me that they get to participate in a 10k event. It is insane how bad people play and what they can afford.

Comparatively, I played a 10k event in Paris in 2004. It was difficult- the toughest field ever and there was no four betting with second pair, with no thought, no skill, no concept. Everything was professional- from the plays, to the players, to the etiquette displayed. No stupid rain dances, no screaming and hollering when they suck out, none of that garbage. It was the epitome of poker in good form, from the level of competition expected in a 10k event to the decorum and demeanor of players. The only one out of line (but was super entertaining) was TONY G. Given his TV personality and noteriety in poker, he was the exception to the norm at the time.

Last night, Jon and I were discussing players' egos in poker. I just dont get it. Granted I myself have thought at times how much better I am this game than Joe Cool. Yes, people play poker for a living, and yes it provides well if you are talented. However, players are not SAVING LIVES, WINNING TRIALS, INVENTING A CURE FOR CANCER. SO FOR ALL OF U- LET GO OF THE EGO, GIVE IT UP.

I witness complete ego maniacs in poker on a regular basis. I don't understand it, I do not wish to understand it. When I talk to players and their egos get in the way while I am discussing poker with them I do my best to ignore it, or change the topic. I myself have been victim to my own self boasting at times and I try to remind myself of its detriment.

But please, I beg all poker players and I remind myself- nobility and humility are great qualities and will serve you well at the tables. I believe you will earn more respect these attributes. I wish you all the best of luck in all of your poker endeavors.

Good money and peace,

Lucky C.

Spring and Summer 2009

I have not posted in a long time. For that I apologize. Jon and I have had an amazing two months. Jon cashed for 13k in one of the Venetian Events. I have been focused on the steps online- I won a step 10 for 12k. We have played a pleothora of tournaments in Vegas. Sadly enough, we did not play any wsop events. We decided to be careful with our bankroll and focus on the Deepstack events at Venetian and Caesars. I went deep in the Caesars' 1k main event, made it to day 2 and finished 180th about, out of 705. It was a very unfortunate day 2. I started the day with an above average stack and lost 2/3 of it on jj v. what I was told was AK hh, on an ace hi board. It was frustrating, however I was happy to go deep.

Two nights ago, I finished 2nd in the 25k on UB. Finally. It was so long since I final tabled a multi table online, like over a month. Granted I have not been playing as much, but still, it felt good. I also went deep on full tilt in the 75k guarantee which was nice also.

While I have been out here, I have made a few lists I would like to share with you. Playing live and against bad players face to face makes loathing their bad poker habits very easy-



TOP 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT POKER

10. Dealers in their own spaced out world not paying attention;

9. Bad players making horrendous plays....and then winning;

8. Dealers who talk to much;

7. Players mucking the winning hand before they are pushed the pot;

6. Players who misread the board & cannot see value of chips b/c of their sunglasses;

5. Sunglasses. period.

4. The slow roll;

3. Players who celebrate when they suck out;

2. Dealers who cannot do side pots; and

1. Players who say set instead of trips and have no clue at all.

I will keep you apprized of how everything is going and I promise to update my blog more often!

Good money and peace,

Lucky C.