That's Poker

Monte Carlo $1-2 NL Holdem
8 hours
- $430

I commenced this exciting session of no limit holdem by running pocket kings into pocket aces. After that I was lucky enough to make three flushes. The problem with that was that every time it was the second nut flush and someone else held the nut flush. I flopped two pair vs. a higher two pair. No sets. One straight but no action. My only pots were from steals, plus I made quad aces with AK, but that came against Todd heads-up and I didn't bet it hard.

The funny thing is I just got back from the casino and I really don't feel bad about it. Some days in the past that I lost I was yelling the whole drive home. I think I'm calm about it because I really feel like I lost the minimum on these cold-deck hands I was dealt. Most players would have gone off for about a grand tonight if they'd taken my seat. I really feel like I played well and stayed in control and aggressive. It just wasn't meant to be.

I'll go back tomorrow and finish up my hours for the freeroll. Things should turn around.