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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
“Oh, it’s Ladies Night and I’m feeling right. It’s Ladies Night and what a night! (ooh, what a night)”
Yes folks. It was “Ladies Night” but this all-girls fun didn’t involve drinks or a bar. Metro Card Club staged an all-female poker tournament for three Thursdays. I was only able to join last Thursday and I learned same night that it was its last run.
It was difficult to make creative plays early on because:
- Good or mediocre hands were hard to come by (esp. on a later position).
- The more seasoned players were just grinding it.
- First-timers were calling any bet on the flop even if they only hit bottom pair.
I reached the final table as the second chip lead. Chip lead was Ms. Tournament-Virgin who eventually lost her stack to Jen. Jen became the chip lead. I capitalized on heads-up plays against the short stacks.
Image Source: Metro Card Club website
Four players left. A good poker friend Trish, Jen and one other. Two players folded and it’s down to the battle of the blinds between my small blind and Trish’. I had to raise with my Jack-8 because either it’s a mediocre or good hand that she can push all-in too (which is good for her) or throw her hand away. I didn’t want to do it against her but I also needed a heads up play and gain some chips because the other two have built their stack.
Trish: J? 9c
Jane: Jh 8s
She was even ahead pre-flop.
Flop: 10s 6d 7c
She was ahead on the flop.
Turn: 9?
It was a lucky turn as I hit my straight. The River didn’t make any difference.
It was down to three players and I changed gears. Aggressive play all throughout.
When somebody raises all-in on my big blind or small blind, I let go of my blind and fold my trash hands.
On the button, I had Q-10 suited and raised all-in. Small blind called immediately. Big blind Jen folded.
I showed my hand. She slammed her Pocket Jacks on the table with another J –joy.
Flop: Qc 6d 9d
I flopped my queen. Turn and River didn’t help. It was down to two players.
First hand I had Jacks and went all-in. After a long night, Jen called with a shrug.
Image Source: Metro Card Club website
Well, the cards fell my way. A stroke of good luck.
I was really ecstatic about winning a tournament. The last time I won a tournament was back in 2005? It was more of the game than the cash prize really, but the additional ka-ching doesn’t hurt. And yes, I secured myself a seat for the 3-Million Poker Tournament this month. YEA BABY! \m/
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Cash Game: 25/50 blinds
Minimum buy-in: 2K
Got my stack to 3,300 after not getting a bad beat with my rockets during a heads up game. It’s not hard to win with a pocket of aces pre-flop but it does not mean it’s unbeatable –depending on how you play it, it’s easy to get your aces beat too. So make sure that the bullets hit their target.
I was sitting on the big blind position when 6 players call the 50 blind. In my hands are 8 and 10 suited diamonds. I was tempted to raise the bet because I love an 8 and 10 on my hand but I decided to play conservatively and just checked.
Flop: 8s 9d Qd
I hit a favorite number of mine and gave me bottom pair.
First to act, I bet 100 to test the mettle of the table and have a feel of what the other players have. The one under the gun folded. Gary re-raises to 400. Joy in middle position calls. Right beside Joy, Gervais unfalteringly pushes two stacks of 100 on the betting arena and raises to 2K.
My move.
2K, that’s committing more than half of my stack and his hand might already be made. I requested for time and calculated the situation. I was also flush draw and gut shot straight draw –which means 13 outs, plus I might hit my trips with my bottom pair. Looking at Gervais and that betting move –it was either he was 2 pairs (Q 9 or Q 8 or 8 9 or more dangerously, he might be straight, meaning he must have J 10. If he had 2 pairs, I can kill that with trips if an 8 lands on the board. However, if his 2 pair included a number that gives me trips then that makes him full house. Abandon ship on the trips. I have to have a winnable 5-card hand. I’m more inclined to believe he has a straight.
That move showed he was scared of the flush draw. He couldn’t have flush draw with his hand because I had the 10d. He feels his hand was strong enough to duel with at least one other player.
Now, what about Gary –he was the initial re-raiser, it means he’s also confident with his hand. I look at Gary. I put him on Ace high flush draw. If he’s flush draw then we both have lesser outs –plus I was only 10 high flush draw. Any Jd, Kd, and Ad mixed with any #d can flush me out. Another diamond might prove to be more damaging.
But Gary was playing tight earlier. He couldn’t be re-raising my bet to triple with just a flush draw. He could be top pair or also two pair. More than anything else, I was straight flush draw –second in line next to the unbeatable royal flush. But that gives me only ONE out. One card that can spark this coal mine.
I’ve only invested 150 in the pot to risk 2K of my stack, while I’m bottom pair with 13 outs that may never come or with 6 outs that can give my opponent a higher flush. There’s only one card that can buy me out of this jam. JACK diamonds. Betting 2K means I’m only risking 700 of my money because 1,300 were won anyway. It is after all for a huge sizable pot.
Gervais called time. I had to clear with the dealer if that means 1-minute. It does. 30 seconds into my time, I pushed the 2K inside.
Certain: 13 Outs
Uncertain: What they have on their hand.
I like the fact of 13 outs better than my assessment of their hands.
Gary calls also. I don’t remember if Joy called or folded, I was eager to see the turn.
Turn: Jd
I pushed all in quickly with my 1.3K. It’s now up to them to decide whether or not I’m only “representing” the flush without the hand or I really hit it.
I have the nuts but I shouldn’t slow play it and give them a free river card if they don’t bet.
Gary thinks about it considerably. Gervais called time again. Finally, Gary calls reluctantly. Gervais went all in, which means Gary has to add some 1K more.
Flop 4s
Show time for side pot:
Gary’s Hand: 10s Jc
Gervais’ Hand: Qs 8c
Gary wins their side pot.
Show time for main pot:
I show two sterling diamonds of 8 and 10. Straight flush.
It was my best cash game to date.
Diamonds are truly a girl’s best friend. 
“Diamond is a chunk of coal that is made good under pressure.” ~Henry Kissinger
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
**DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 5PM. Hurry submit your entries!
2009 was a lot tougher to other countries than Philippines. This year, the country has much to be thankful for. For one, Philippines is a greatly grateful country to former President Cory Aquino for helping restore democracy and for being the nation’s moral compass for so many years.
The country was no exception to the financial tsunami and other natural disasters, not to mention the muddled political landscape.
Despite all the crises and issues the nation has faced, the Filipino has risen above it all – revealing an indomitable spirit fueled by a cheerful, optimistic nature that is truly praiseworthy. And a popular international Swiss chocolate brand believes that this inherently Pinoy character is an amazing reason to celebrate.
In the previous National Thank You Day spearheaded by Toblerone, Filipinos proved to the world that the country is united in gratefulness – debunking the Reader’s Digest survey which claimed that the Philippines is one of the least courteous nations in the world.
“We believe that the country counts as one of the most accommodating and hospitable people in the globe,” says Carlo Licuanan, Snacks Category Marketing Manager of Kraft Foods (Philippines), Inc. “And with this successful, well-attended event, Filipinos showed the world that they are not afraid to express their overwhelming appreciation for the good things and people in their lives.”
And the importance of expressing gratefulness resonated so much in different sectors of society, that even the City of Manila acknowledged the need for its citizens to step up and say thank you to the ones that deserve it most.
In a statement by incumbent Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, he declared October 20 as the city’s official Thank You Day – making the city the first in the country to have done so. The mayor commented that it was sad that, for a city known for its warmth, its citizens were showing less gratitude.
Yet, Toblerone wants this spirit of thankfulness to extend further to the whole country – with different cities joining in to show support for this noble cause.
“We hope this would become a nationwide effort. We really believe it’s time to show the world that we know how to pay it forward – and that when we do, we do it with truly grateful hearts,” says Licuanan.
Personally, I have a lot of people to thank. The list would include God, my family, friends, fate, Bubba…
And from the bottom of my heart, I thank YOU, my dear reader/s, for biting into the things that pique my interest and walking with me through Life. Your visits/comments/emails inspire me to improve my craft and my personality.
Like me, I’m sure you probably have a long list of Thank You’s. One way I expressed mine in 2007 was joining Ajay’s Toblerone creative way to say “Thank You” promo. This year, you can spread the gratitude fever by joining Toblerone’s “Spread the Sweetness of Gratitude Photo” competition on this site.
Mechanics:
1. Post your photo entry in your own website (blog, Multiply, Friendster, Facebook, etc.) and link the photo entry to the gallery found in www.thankyoudayphilippines.com.
2. Send me the link by posting a comment below.
3. 5 entries will make it to the shortlist as the finalists.
4. All entries will be available for viewing at www.thankyoudayphilippines.com
5. For more information on the terms and conditions, please visit www.thankyoudayphilippines.com.
Some people find it quite easy to say Thank You. It can roll off the tongue. Photos can speak volumes without uttering a single word. Make it special and different for 2009!
**Join Toblerone as they celebrate the National Thank You Day Awards on October 20, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall and see the unveiling of one notable Filipino personality from whom a grateful nation will choose to say a resounding ‘thank you’ to.
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Flipping through my old emails, I found an email from my good friend Paolo, who forwarded an online news bit he found about the JW Poker Bar Tour that happened sometime March 2006.
I was playing free Texas Hold ‘Em online games around Q4 of 2005. Celebrity Poker and David Foley’s smart funny hosting got me interested in the card game. In the real world, Paolo from time to time tagged me along to our former professor’s condo unit to play house poker with other college friends. I’ve played more or less 10 games with them in total. That’s why I was hesitant to join when Paolo mentioned about the Johnny Walker Poker bar tour. But poker wasn’t that big yet in Manila at that time. I shrugged and said what the heckle jeckle.
Image Source: Bing Fabricante
I think there were 2 or 3 tables that night, with two other girls in the tournament. I was amazed that I made it to the final table… and even more surprised to win that leg. I never played again after that tournament.
My poker days were only revived after this event.
The past two months have been nothing but a poker slump. Instead of playing more, I’ve played less. In June, I only played twice I think. In July, I played in the FPT and got busted out with my big slick suited. The poker morale is really down. With work schedule and events, there’s not much time to practice lately. I was invited to another group’s house poker this week. I hope I play well. Like I said, I take bad beats over bad decisions any time. But here’s crossing my fingers (bad beats hurt too).
Well, I need some poker cheering up so I’m posting this.
Jane Chua’s aggressiveness all throughout the night paid off as she became the bar leg winner of the Johnnie Walker Poker Bar Tour leg at Ice Vodka Bar Tuesday Night night. Chua had to play Marco “Cardinal” Aventajado during the heads-up portion of the tournament. Chua applied pressure on Aventajado who didn’t seem to catch any cards, parlaying her 2-1 chip disadvantage to a 4-1 advantage. Aventajado tried to double up with King-ten unsuited but Chua quickly called with Nine-eight unsuited. It seem to be a misstep on the part of Chua, being behind pre-flop 2-1. But with the flop coming two-two-eight, Chua suddenly jumped to become a 4-1 favorite to win the hand. The five of clubs gave Aventajado some hope reigning in Chua back to 2-1 favorite with because of his flush draw. But it was Chua’s night as the seven of hearts came in the river and Chua became the leg winner, besting 9 other players in leg of the Poker Bar Tour at Quisine.
Poker Bar Tour is produced by Pit Boss Events and Cardinal Entertainment. Stay tuned tomorrow for highlights of the Johnnie Walker Bar tour leg at Bagaberde Pasig. The Johnnie Walker Poker Bar Tour begins registration is at 8pm and the tournament begins promptly at 9pm.
I am quite happy to share that during last Sunday’s Metro tournament at 300 buy-in, I was able to again reach the final table. 7 tables and it was trimmed down to 1. It’s a bit of a morale booster too.
How are your cards dealt lately?
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and LAPD detectives searched the residence and office of Conrad Murray, each location a week apart. Murray is Michael Jackson’s doctor who is believed to have given Jackson a lethal dose of anesthetic Propofol.
Propofol is used to induce unconsciousness in patients ahead of major surgery. In hospitals, only a trained anesthesiologist is allowed to administer the drug under strict monitoring conditions.
TMZ.com reported that Murray had told police in an interview he gave Jackson Propofol via an intravenous drip. The website reported police believe Murray may have fallen asleep while the drug was being administered, and awoke to find the singer already dead.
If Murray did inject Jackson with Propofol negligently, he can be charged with homicide.
The federal agents and police came to his office a week earlier with a search warrant seeking evidence for the “offense of manslaughter”
The LA Coroner’s office reported that the toxicology result is due by the end of this week.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
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Friday, July 24th, 2009
Filipino Poker Tour is just around the bend. Yesterday the free roll at Pokerstars.com reached 1,000+. This must be due to the on air presence of their plugs during the Filipino Poker Tour show.
If you’re on SKY Cable, you can also catch their replays on Maxxx channel, one of my favorite channels this year. The channel has augmented their program line-up and there are now a lot of not to miss shows plus reruns of old favorites.
I caught the FPT show last Tuesday night and yesterday afternoon. I like the format of the show and I simple love the plugs of Pokerstars.com particularly those of Daniel Negreanu.
It’s the final table of last year’s FPT next Tues 7PM on Maxxx. Don’t miss it!
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While waiting ‘til next Tuesday, you might want to catch some table action of your own. Play poker! See ya at the tables!
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
A Michael Jackson movie could hit theaters by the end of 2009. Rumor is Sony Pictures is willing to pay the 50-million dollar deal for worldwide rights. AEG Entertainment, the company who owns the 80-hour material showing Michael Jackson rehearsing for his planned series of comeback concerts, had previewed the footage to different Hollywood studios. The television rights are up for bidding at $10 million.
Kenny Ortega, the choreographer for the King of Pop’s “This Is It” concerts might direct the movie. He is also famed for the hit film, “High School Musical.”
We’ve seen a few clips of the rehearsal footages but that’s only a morsel compared to what AEG has in their possession. The footage released last July 2 showed the international pop superstar practicing a song-and-dance routine at Los Angeles’s Staples Center two days before his death. The footage shows that Jackson had been in good health prior to the day he died.
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Jackson was found barely breathing on June 25 at his rented Los Angeles mansion. A final cause of death has not been revealed as coroners await the results of toxicology tests.
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Michael Jackson Memorial Coverage on SKY Cable
The Battle for Michael Jackson’s Estate Continues
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
Studio 23 will be airing the FILIPINO POKER TOUR (FPT) on the following dates and time:
Saturday airing: July 11, 11:00 PM-12:00 MN (preempting UFC Unleashed)
July 18, 11:00 PM -12:00 MN (preempting UFC Unleashed)
Monday airing: July 20, 11:00 PM – 12:00 MN (preempting The Late Show with David Letterman)
July 27, 11:00 PM – 12:00 MN (preempting The Late Show with David Letterman)
Wednesday airing: July 22, 11:00 PM – 12:00 MN (preempting The Late Show with David Letterman)
Friday airing: July 24, 11:00 PM – 12:00 MN (preempting The Late Show with David Letterman)
The FPT will be airing every Sunday, from 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM beginning July 26 (preempting The Ultimate Fighter)
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