Sit and Go Madness Tourney Result

I just finished playing the Sit and Go Madness and I finished 54th out of 16047. Pretty good result although the payout structure was really weird. I only got $70 from it. ITM started at 3600 which is way too much of the field in my opinion. Anyways, I played pretty well, definitely caught some cards when I needed to. Busted out from losing a coin flip, AQ>77. Not much I can do about it but get lucky next time. Anybody else play in it? I'd like to hear how you did.

Kyle
Sit and Go Expert

Goals for March and April

So I've been running pretty the last little while. I've built my bankroll from $10 to $500 in the past month or so and because of this I've set myself a few goals. I think it's always important for a serious poker player to set goals for himself, because without goals there isn't that much drive, and without drive comes bad play and making stupid calls. So with that being said here are my goals for March and April.

1. Play in at least one MTT each week. As you know I am a student which makes it hard to find time to play, but hopefully I'll be able to get into one at least once or twice a week.

2. Play a minimum of 25 sng's a week. Once again time constraint is a problem.

3. Work on my reads and stop making really bad calls.

4. Build my bankroll to over $1500

I think these are some pretty realistic goals, I'd also like to here some of your goals as well. Let me know what you think about them and if I should add any more.

Kyle
Sit and Go Expert.

MTT Today

I registered into a $5 MTT today. There were 478 players total. I played some of the best poker I've ever played before. Only a few minor mistakes here and there but I'm really proud of the way I played. I finished 4th after being the shortstack for most of the final table. I made some key steals and all in pushes that helped keep me in there. We were four handed and I was just about to double up and take a huge chip lead when this happened...

BB (t69736)
UTG (t217603)
MP (t103581)
Hero (Button) (t181244)
SB (t144836)

Hero's M: 14.22

Preflop: Hero is Button with K, K

UTG bets t18000, 1 fold, Hero raises to t44000, 1 fold, BB raises to t68986 (All-In), 1 fold, Hero calls t24986

Flop: (t162722) 7, 10, 9 (2 players, 1 all-in)

Turn: (t162722) J (2 players, 1 all-in)

River: (t162722) J (2 players, 1 all-in)

Total pot: t162722


After playing so good and for so long my efforts weren't paid in full. It was pretty upsetting to have gone so far only to be sucked out on. But that's poker I guess. Anyways, I just thought I'd share this with you guys. I plan on playing more MTT's in the near future. WSOP here I come!

Kyle
Sit and Go Expert

Online Poker Tells Part 2

Just two more things to discuss for Online Poker Tells. First, is a player breaking from auto play mode, and second, the dreaded min-raise or the check min-raise.

1. When a player breaks away from their auto play pattern and comes in with a raise they most likely have a really big hand, Aces, Kings, or big slick most likely. Take extra caution if you have a HUD and their VPIP and PFR are really low.

2. You've all experienced someone min-raising or check min-raising you. It's one of the most dreadful plays to be up against in online poker, and it can throw you off quite a bit. Does he have top pair, or better? Is he on a draw? Is he just taking advantage of my tight play? These are all questions I've asked myself and have come to a  few conclusions. 1) he probably does have top pair, an over pair, or better, depending on the texture of the board. 2) if the board is low and has two-to-a-flush, he probably has the nut flush draw, possibly with two over cards, or top pair with the nut flush draw. 3) if you've been playing tight and your read on your opponent is that he is a solid player, he could be taking advantage of your tight play. So if you have top pair top kicker or a really good draw, don't be afraid to play aggressive and re-pop them. 

Note: I wouldn't suggest coming over the top of them if it is early in the tournament. One things I advocate (and will be something I'll go over in a little while) is to not get all your chips in the middle early in a sit and go. If the blinds are still small and your getting good odds, just call, don't raise. You can peel off another card and see how he reacts. Otherwise you might regret that re-raise.

Kyle

Sit and Go Expert

Sit and Go Madness

Most of you probably know that Sit and Go Madness is running on Full Tilt right now. I've been hitting it up a bit lately, but not doing so well. I registered into 15 yesterday ($5) and only managed a profit of about $9. It's pretty sad because I played fairly well and either made the wrong play at the wrong time, or just didn't get the cards. I managed to make it into the freeroll however, hopefully I'll see some of you there. If you got any stories or anything you want to share about the Madness let me know.

Cheers guys,

Kyle
Sit and Go Expert