Heads Up Matches On Stars

Wow... I can't believe that I forgot about the 4player HU Matches on PokerStars! Unbelievable!!

There was a stint a couple years ago where I used these as virtual ATM's for a few months and, for whatever reason, I've basically forgotten about them ever since.

I played 3 of them last night. $5.25 4player winner takes all. Essentially it's a 400% return which is fantastic! Good return + poor quality of play = ATM To Increase Bankroll!!!

Of the 3 that I played last night, I won 2 of them. I think I could have won the last one as well if I wouldn't have gotten distracted (you know me. it doesn't take much. something shinny? ooohhh... I'm all over that!!).

So, I'm going to continue using these along with the SnG's that I've been having mediocre success at. I've also dabbled briefly in the $4.40 180's on PokerStars with absolutely NO success. LOL... It seemed that EVERY SINGLE TIME I got my money in the middle I was at least a 60/40 ahead. Unfortunately, every time the river came, I was way behind and watching my chippies float away from me to another player.

No worries though. I'm really concentrating on the controlled aggression factor in the 180's and I seem to be having some success with this new tactic. This coming weekend should be dedicated mostly to Online Poker as my girlfriend will be heading out to Europe once again. I've decided to take a break from playing live until I go back home to Ottawa for Easter weekend to concentrate on my online game. I haven't played live in 3weeks and although I'm feeling the urge I'm going to hold off.

On a totally different note, there were some really great debates on www.jackseven.ca yesterday about Poker Etiquette which really got me to thinking. Without getting into too much detail (go and read all the banter for yourself you lazy ass!!) I think that each individual should take the same approach at the poker table as they do in every day life.

I'm a big believer in Karma and 'what goes around comes around'. Treat people with respect at the tables. It doesn't make you weak or give you/take away any edges. It simply makes you a stand up guy that people will in turn respect.

That's all for now.

Peace