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Saturday, May 23, 2009

WSOP Schedule

Inquiring minds want to know: what WSOP events am I planning to play during my month in Las Vegas?

It looks like I'll play two regular NLHE events (#11 on June 4th, and #36 on June 18), and probably also the Ladies event (#17) on Sunday, June 7. I have mixed feelings about the Ladies event. On the one hand, I rather object to the ghettoization. On the other hand, if it brings more women into the game, I'm for it. On the third hand (look Ma! three hands!), it's undeniably the case that winning the Ladies event is likely to lead to Good Things® such as publicity and sponsorship, both of which ~ I freely admit ~ I would be delighted to have.

I also intend to play the sole Razz event (#44, June 22) on offer. I am not a great Razz player, but I also don't totally suck. Maybe I can give F-Train a run for his money.

In my wildest moments of tournament irresponsibility, I'm also considering playing the cheapo ~ well, relatively ~ HORSE event (#31, June 15). I harbor few illusions about my skill as a HORSE player. I am mediocre. I just think it would be really, really fun. So if I manage any success in the other games, I will probably do this one.

Five bracelets! (Is that too much to ask?)

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3 Comments:

Blogger gadzooks64 said...

You might consider playing some of the Binion's Classic (aka Mini-WSOP) events. They would be an excellent warmup - particularly for the non-holdem events.

I was at a table with a woman who ended up final tabling the Ladies WSOP event at the Binion's Ladies Event in 2007.

5/23/09 2:24 PM  
Blogger Memphis MOJO said...

"Five bracelets! (Is that too much to ask?)"

I hate to give you the bad news, but I only see four bracelets for you, sorry.

5/23/09 5:36 PM  
Blogger Mike G said...

And those 4 bracelets are from Old Navy, not the WSOP, LOL!

5/25/09 5:25 PM  

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