Played 5 x £2 Double Your Money (results: 6th, 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 6th)
Mini "100 x £2 DYM" Challenge
Played: 93 Cashes: 52 Fails: 41
Not the best day at the tables, I ran really badly. In all three tournaments I failed to cash in, I got my chips in ahead - but fell behind on the turn or river. Not complaining too much though, it happens!
I did make a mistake with my balance though! I keep forgetting to exclude money made on Sky Bet - my actual poker balance is £73.91. Will update the first post now.
I am coming towards the end of my DYM challenge, and the cashes column is not as high as I would like. However, I will still move up level when this is complete. I feel like a MUCH better DYM player now, and I feel like I can easily justify every decision I make - confidence is high :-)
Played 7 x £2 Double Your Money (results: 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 6th, 3rd, 3rd)
Mini "100 x £2 DYM" Challenge
Played: 100 Cashes: 57 Fails: 43
And that's the end of my mini challenge! 57% cash rate, not as high as I expected - but my results towards the end were considerably better than my results at the start, I've definitely improved!! Now moving on up to the £3.30 level :-)
Balance is £78.16, I expect to be on £100+ after I have completed 100 x £3.30 DYM's.
Was planning on playing more tonight - I'm up until very late to watch the F1 practice sessions. However my internet keeps dropping out so I'm going to stop for tonight. Balance is £80.86 :-)
Played 8 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, 3rd, 5th, 2nd)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 9 Cashes: 5 Fails: 4
I've had better days! Twice I got my chips in while dominating the other player - and both times I lost the hand! It happens though, just a little annoying. Balance now £78.46.
Just want to give a little shout-out to spinky6108. I met them on the tables today and they said they read my diary which is nice :-)
Played 4 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 3rd, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 13 Cashes: 9 Fails: 4
Also played two other tournaments today:
Played 1 x £2K Rewards Freeroll (result: 122nd, no cash) Played 1 x 6-Max Versus Speed (result 1st out of 18 for £9!)
Not making a habit of playing MTT's again and blowing my bankroll like last time. The rewards freeroll was free entry as I had gained a certain amount of points during the last 15 days or so, and the 6-Max Versus Speed was a new type of tournament I just wanted to try, was only £1.10 entry.
Balance is now £97.16, will update the first post now. I've had worse days!!
Didn't play Sunday due to work. Played one today and was out in the second hand. Called an all-in with KQ off. They had A6 off. Yep, dumb move by me! I am so tired and just thought "why not?" - bad play, I shouldn't play when tired. My activity will be quite low again for the next few days - work is hectic and I will often be starting at 3AM!
Day 123 Played 1 x £3.30 Double Your Money (result: 6th) Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge Played : 14 Cashes : 9 Fails : 5 Didn't play Sunday due to work. Played one today and was out in the second hand. Called an all-in with KQ off. They had A6 off. Yep, dumb move by me! I am so tired and just thought "why not?" - bad play, I shouldn't play when tired. My activity will be quite low again for the next few days - work is hectic and I will often be starting at 3AM! Posted by peter27
In fairness Peter that call against that player wasnt that bad lol I'm not sure he folded again after you left! and was out in 5th
Where are you finding these DYM's mate? Sounds as if you are adopting a similar strategy to me in playing DYM's, although Im starting small and until tonight, I was regularly succeeding at the 30p TURBO DYM's, and thought at the time "if this carries on, I'm going to move upto the 60p DYM's full time"
I Played four games tonight and lost them ALL, really lucking out, compared to my previous two sessions of break-even and before that completing a profit of around 60p-80p! I even had two bad beats - won't Hijack your thread but have a read of my own diary here:- which have setup a link for you:- just click the "LINK" word and it'll work it's magic!!!
Will be tracking this diary with much interest to see how your progress compares...
Played 9 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 6th, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 23 Cashes: 15 Fails: 8
So much for my activity being low! I couldn't resist playing today, was just in a poker mood. I started dismally, but really got my act together towards the end to register five cashes in a row, was playing and running very well :-)
Balance is now £100.16, will update the first post now. Thanks for the messages above, I shall reply in the next few days - also have a few hands I want to post in the poker clinic too (when I get time that is, working 5AM-8PM tomorrow)!
Played 1 x Grand National FR (result: 809th/2372) Played 1 x Free Sats FR (result: 204th/517)
Day 126 (Saturday)
Played 2 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 3rd, 4th*)
*Played like an idiot in this tournament! Had nearly 5000 chips but I was tired and not concentrating, so I was playing very loose. Deserved not to cash.
In Response to Re: Diary of a fledgling player : In fairness Peter that call against that player wasnt that bad lol I'm not sure he folded again after you left! and was out in 5th Posted by jdsallstar
Perhaps - but I didn't have any notes on the player when I made the call - so it was pretty bad play!
In Response to Re: Diary of a fledgling player : LOVING your diary! Where are you finding these DYM's mate? Sounds as if you are adopting a similar strategy to me in playing DYM's, although Im starting small and until tonight, I was regularly succeeding at the 30p TURBO DYM's, and thought at the time "if this carries on, I'm going to move upto the 60p DYM's full time" I Played four games tonight and lost them ALL, really lucking out, compared to my previous two sessions of break-even and before that completing a profit of around 60p-80p! I even had two bad beats - won't Hijack your thread but have a read of my own diary here:- which have setup a link for you:- just click the "LINK" word and it'll work it's magic!!! Will be tracking this diary with much interest to see how your progress compares... regards gary Posted by GaryLaud
Thanks for the kind words! I'm still surprised anybody cares about my progress so I am very flattered! Where am I finding the DYM's? Sky Poker of course!!
Yeah, luck is a big factor in DYM's sometimes, more so at the lower levels where the rake is crippling. There is a big confidence aspect to it also. When you're having a period of bad luck, it puts you off playing. My advice is to set yourself a block of games to play like I did with my mini DYM challenge ... and then see where you stand after you have played all the games you set out to do :-)
Sure, I'm more than happy to keep track of your progress, should be interesting to see how we compare :-)
Been meaning to post this for a while, but never really got round to it. Was two-tabling and got exactly the same hand on both tables! Probably not such a big thing for most people, but it's the first time I've seen it and it freaked me out ..
i've been away from Sky poker for the last 6 weeks or so. only just caught up with your diary.
the £2 with the 12.5% rake are always going to be dificult to beat, so your £3 profit for the 100 games is better than ok, especially as i'm sure you were making more mistakes at the start of your challenge.
i think you will enjoy the £3's and i'm sure you should make more money at this level.
Hi Peter, i've been away from Sky poker for the last 6 weeks or so. only just caught up with your diary. the £2 with the 12.5% rake are always going to be dificult to beat, so your £3 profit for the 100 games is better than ok, especially as i'm sure you were making more mistakes at the start of your challenge. i think you will enjoy the £3's and i'm sure you should make more money at this level. i see you are playing 2 tables now, well done. best wishes, dev Posted by devonfish5
Thanks for the kind words - I will certainly do my best! :-)
Been meaning to post this for a while, but never really got round to it. Was two-tabling and got exactly the same hand on both tables! Probably not such a big thing for most people, but it's the first time I've seen it and it freaked me out .. Posted by peter27
lol my stupid brain is often spotting these, a few times I've had 3 or even 4 tables spit out the same hand to me... I suppose those sort of patterns are statistical normalaties, it's just that the human brain notices them far more than the thousands of other unmatched hands we're used to seeing!
GL with the challenge... do you have a plan for what comes next? Up to the 5.50 DYM for a similar challenge or start putting more time into MTT / Cash?
Thoughts on the new F1 season? Cars too quiet? Posted by VespaPX
I think the new season is great and people should stop complaining to be honest. I hate the argument that "this is not real F1", it makes no sense. F1 is what the FIA say - regardless of whether that is good or bad.
It would be nice if the engines were noisier, they don't take your breath away or shake your bones anymore. Although I am enjoying hearing other things such as tyres squealing under breaking! Having said that, I'm told that they sound very different in person - and I have yet to experience that.
In Response to Re: Diary of a fledgling player : lol my stupid brain is often spotting these, a few times I've had 3 or even 4 tables spit out the same hand to me... I suppose those sort of patterns are statistical normalaties, it's just that the human brain notices them far more than the thousands of other unmatched hands we're used to seeing! GL with the challenge... do you have a plan for what comes next? Up to the 5.50 DYM for a similar challenge or start putting more time into MTT / Cash? Posted by shakinaces
Yeah, I imagine people often have this - it's just the first time I personally saw it
Well - after I completed the hundred £3.30 DYM's, yes, I will move up to the £5.50 level - presuming I have the bankroll to do so. In terms of my bankroll, I am looking to get to £1000 and then withdraw £500 :-)
Well, clearly doing a better job than me mate! I've lost my B/R Challenge as now down to 20p and unable to play any more DYM's or anything which leaves me with just the poker points to participate in freerolls.
After working very hard for the past week or so, I will now be back playing poker again from tomorrow - very excited!!
On my last update, my balance was £102.10 - however that has shot up to £127.10. This was not through playing though. I earned a nice £25 prize/bonus for completing a survey about Sky Vegas! The money has gone into my balance and is useable for poker and so it goes straight into my bankroll :-)
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Played 5 x £2 Double Your Money (results: 6th, 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 6th)
Mini "100 x £2 DYM" Challenge
Played: 93
Cashes: 52
Fails: 41
Not the best day at the tables, I ran really badly. In all three tournaments I failed to cash in, I got my chips in ahead - but fell behind on the turn or river. Not complaining too much though, it happens!
I did make a mistake with my balance though! I keep forgetting to exclude money made on Sky Bet - my actual poker balance is £73.91. Will update the first post now.
I am coming towards the end of my DYM challenge, and the cashes column is not as high as I would like. However, I will still move up level when this is complete. I feel like a MUCH better DYM player now, and I feel like I can easily justify every decision I make - confidence is high :-)
Played 7 x £2 Double Your Money (results: 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 6th, 3rd, 3rd)
Mini "100 x £2 DYM" Challenge
Played: 100
Cashes: 57
Fails: 43
And that's the end of my mini challenge! 57% cash rate, not as high as I expected - but my results towards the end were considerably better than my results at the start, I've definitely improved!! Now moving on up to the £3.30 level :-)
Balance is £78.16, I expect to be on £100+ after I have completed 100 x £3.30 DYM's.
Played 1 x £3.30 Double Your Money (result: 3rd)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 1
Cashes: 1
Fails: 0
Was planning on playing more tonight - I'm up until very late to watch the F1 practice sessions. However my internet keeps dropping out so I'm going to stop for tonight. Balance is £80.86 :-)
Played 8 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 5th, 3rd, 5th, 2nd)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 9
Cashes: 5
Fails: 4
I've had better days! Twice I got my chips in while dominating the other player - and both times I lost the hand! It happens though, just a little annoying. Balance now £78.46.
Just want to give a little shout-out to spinky6108. I met them on the tables today and they said they read my diary which is nice :-)
Played 4 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 3rd, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 13
Cashes: 9
Fails: 4
Also played two other tournaments today:
Played 1 x £2K Rewards Freeroll (result: 122nd, no cash)
Played 1 x 6-Max Versus Speed (result 1st out of 18 for £9!)
Not making a habit of playing MTT's again and blowing my bankroll like last time. The rewards freeroll was free entry as I had gained a certain amount of points during the last 15 days or so, and the 6-Max Versus Speed was a new type of tournament I just wanted to try, was only £1.10 entry.
Balance is now £97.16, will update the first post now. I've had worse days!!
Played 1 x £3.30 Double Your Money (result: 6th)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 14
Cashes: 9
Fails: 5
Didn't play Sunday due to work. Played one today and was out in the second hand. Called an all-in with KQ off. They had A6 off. Yep, dumb move by me! I am so tired and just thought "why not?" - bad play, I shouldn't play when tired. My activity will be quite low again for the next few days - work is hectic and I will often be starting at 3AM!
Played 9 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 6th, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 23
Cashes: 15
Fails: 8
So much for my activity being low! I couldn't resist playing today, was just in a poker mood. I started dismally, but really got my act together towards the end to register five cashes in a row, was playing and running very well :-)
Balance is now £100.16, will update the first post now. Thanks for the messages above, I shall reply in the next few days - also have a few hands I want to post in the poker clinic too (when I get time that is, working 5AM-8PM tomorrow)!
Played 1 x Grand National FR (result: 809th/2372)
Played 1 x Free Sats FR (result: 204th/517)
Day 126 (Saturday)
Played 2 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 3rd, 4th*)
*Played like an idiot in this tournament! Had nearly 5000 chips but I was tired and not concentrating, so I was playing very loose. Deserved not to cash.
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 25
Cashes: 16
Fails: 9
Balance now £102.70.
In Response to Re: Diary of a fledgling player: Thanks for the kind words! I'm still surprised anybody cares about my progress so I am very flattered! Where am I finding the DYM's? Sky Poker of course!!
Yeah, luck is a big factor in DYM's sometimes, more so at the lower levels where the rake is crippling. There is a big confidence aspect to it also. When you're having a period of bad luck, it puts you off playing. My advice is to set yourself a block of games to play like I did with my mini DYM challenge ... and then see where you stand after you have played all the games you set out to do :-)
Sure, I'm more than happy to keep track of your progress, should be interesting to see how we compare :-)
Played 2 x £3.30 Double Your Money (results: 5th, 2nd)
Mini "100 x £3.30 DYM" Challenge
Played: 27
Cashes: 17
Fails: 10
Balance now £102.10.
Cars too quiet?
It would be nice if the engines were noisier, they don't take your breath away or shake your bones anymore. Although I am enjoying hearing other things such as tyres squealing under breaking! Having said that, I'm told that they sound very different in person - and I have yet to experience that.
In Response to Re: Diary of a fledgling player: Yeah, I imagine people often have this - it's just the first time I personally saw it
Well - after I completed the hundred £3.30 DYM's, yes, I will move up to the £5.50 level - presuming I have the bankroll to do so. In terms of my bankroll, I am looking to get to £1000 and then withdraw £500 :-)
On my last update, my balance was £102.10 - however that has shot up to £127.10. This was not through playing though. I earned a nice £25 prize/bonus for completing a survey about Sky Vegas! The money has gone into my balance and is useable for poker and so it goes straight into my bankroll :-)