The year was 2009. I decided to go to A.C. with some lady friends and play in the WSOP Ladies event in March at Caesar's. The friends included Rita, Janice and Janice's friend Janelle. We were meeting my other friend, Robin, who was going with her husband. I arrived with butterflies in my stomach and my hopes high. As soon as I sat down and saw the screen with the blind levels my heart sank. I had been reading "Poker Tournament Formula" by Arnold Snyder. (A good book for those aspiring to play tourneys, your welcome Arnold) I had 3000 in chips with 30 min. blinds and well over 200 women to beat! For those of you unaware this is a horrible structure.
Well, too late now, shuffle up and deal! I did well at first until the field thinned and I had to play women who knew what they were doing. Then card deadedness set in. I was down to three bb and saw K8s. All in! Trip 8's tripled me up and I went on to get through the rest of the tourney by the skin of my teeth. Meanwhile, one by one my comrad's fell leaving me as last woman standing. I made it to the money, 27, then to two tables, then the final table baby! When my friends Robin and Scott found out I made the final table, they were there in a shot supporting me. I called my husband and my friend Amy on the breaks to let them know how I was doing. I had a great time playing with those ladies. I made it to 3 then I made a deal with the two left and then went out in 3rd place!
Have you ever walked around a casino with thousands of dollars in your bag? It was new to me. I treated my friends to a couple of drinks. Then, tired and happy, I made the long trip back home. I paid off a debt and padded my bankroll. Then, I went on to try out the cash games. But that's a story for the next blog.
Link to my win: http://www.pokerpages.com/tournament/result24158.html
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