I spent most of the day yesterday at the Lucky Star Casino hosting the Fat Jacks Beauty and the Beast Poker tournament. this is one of the popular poker tournaments I put on for the casino. We had a great turnout last night and over 12,000 in prize money was given to the players. I played pretty well and was knocked out by what most would consider the best player in the event. His name is Doug and he is a tournament player that has had a lot of success in events around the country. For those of you that play PLO,here is how I was knocked out..
I had Ah-Qh-5s-6c Doug had Qc-Js-6s-7s
The flop came Kh-9h-6d
Doug bets, I call.
The turn was a 7 of hearts giving me an Ace high Flush. Doug has 2 pair.
I check Doug bets and puts me all in. I of course call knowing that only 3 cards can beat me.Doug has to have either a 6 or a 7 to beat me and since he and I both hold some of those cards, we know there are only 3 that could possibly be left in the deck. We turn our cards over and the "best player in the event" says, "well Jack, you got me."" About this time the dealer turns over the 6 of hearts giving Doug one of the 3 cards he needed.
I am beginning to see how you become one of the best players in the tournament. I have taken a bit of a break from poker because these type of things have been happening more ofter when I have played. Everyone gets bad beats but when you aren't surprised to see the 6 of hearts, that is time to take a break. Oh well, we have another event tonight and will give away a lot more money. If you are around Oklahoma and want something fun to do, come on out.
Have a great weekend. Jack
