We had a poker tournament at work today and over 400 people from around the world signed up.
Its free to enter and the winner gets an iPod or something so I was never gonna get rich from it, but I had a couple of quid I’d finish higher than the guy who sits across the desk from me. We’ll call him “Daniel”.
Sadly, I barely had a playable hand and with 3000 starting chips and five minute blinds it wasn’t long before I was up slack alley.
A pair of queens gave me a temporary reprieve but it was short-lived.
In the end I was forced to go all-in with about 2000 chips and pocket 10s.
Someone hit a pair of Jacks on the turn and that was it for you hapless hero. 149th out of 429.
“Daniel” bowed out moments later in 128th, collecting the £2 with gracious dignity.
Update – 23.21pm
I set up an account with Poker Stars this evening as I was convinced I could overcome the loss to “Daniel” and fancied playing a few more hands whilst not under pressure to do real work.
It was a ballache to actually register with them but after something like 20 minutes I did finally make it through the checks. I chucked £50 for which they credited my $82.78.
An hour later at a 50c/$1 no limit table I left the table $13.45 up, which xe.com tells me is £8.16 profit. Bosh.
Will update Progress Report in the morning
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