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[Al Smooth]

I'm sitting in my room waiting for my GF to get back from a morning walk and I'm wondering if any other FCPers have come out for the tournament (either to watch, or play).I'll be trying to win a single table sattelite either a little later this morning or tomorrow, otherwise I'll have to buy my way in. Hopefully I'll take down the Single table.Anyway, if any of you are in town, post here and maybe we'll get to say hello! It's always nice to put a face to the name you see hundreds of times on the computer screen. GL, HF, TP, MM!Al

[Oziumrules]

Good Luck AL! Were rootin for ya.

[Suited_Up]

Just got home unfortunately.Good luck though.

[Swift_Psycho]

Oziumrules, on Sunday, April 16th, 2006, 2:17 PM, said:

Good Luck AL! Were rootin for ya.

[xzanos]

Al Smooth, on Sunday, April 16th, 2006, 10:28 AM, said:

I'm sitting in my room waiting for my GF to get back from a morning walk and I'm wondering if any other FCPers have come out for the tournament (either to watch, or play).I'll be trying to win a single table sattelite either a little later this morning or tomorrow, otherwise I'll have to buy my way in. Hopefully I'll take down the Single table.Anyway, if any of you are in town, post here and maybe we'll get to say hello! It's always nice to put a face to the name you see hundreds of times on the computer screen. GL, HF, TP, MM!Al

When's it start? I'm going to be there from tuesday-friday. But it's my friend's birthday so I'm not sure that he wants to spend the day watching poker. GL.

[Al Smooth]

Unfortunately for me, there were no single table sattelites available for the main event since they're going to be starting the daily tournament at 1:00, so instead I just played Blackjack to pass some time. Unfortunately AGAIN, I can't play in the daily tournament because I'm going to a friends house with my GF for a bar-b-q, then to the puppet show over at the Wynn (do a google search for "The Internet if for Porn", that's one of the songs from the show) at 10:00 PM. Maybe I'll be able to get in a single table late tonight when we get back to the Bellagio if I'm not worn out from the day...I don't want to be playing a $3000 SNG if I'm the least bit tired...they give you a ton of starting chips and they can last 2-2.5 hours. I'll keep posting pre-tournament reports if you guys would like, and again...if anyone is in town, (xzanos, the tournament stats on Tuesday) stop by and say hi, Ill post what table and stuff I'm at as we get closer to the main.

[wordy]

Al Smooth, on Sunday, April 16th, 2006, 11:52 AM, said:

Unfortunately for me, there were no single table sattelites available for the main event since they're going to be starting the daily tournament at 1:00, so instead I just played Blackjack to pass some time. Unfortunately AGAIN, I can't play in the daily tournament because I'm going to a friends house with my GF for a bar-b-q, then to the puppet show over at the Wynn (do a google search for "The Internet if for Porn", that's one of the songs from the show) at 10:00 PM.

"The Puppet Show" is Avenue Q and I saw it out in New York this past week. It was freaking hilarious. Hits on so many taboo subjects that are currently in society. Topics that people think about but don't want to say out loud, and likewise opinions people think about but don't want to say. Highly recommend you go see it, since you already are, a delightful play.Keep us updated for sure

[WKTSWAY]

I'm in Vegas from Monday to Thursday for work - I planned on heading to the Bellagio after my meeting on Tuesday to check it out.I would say hi, but I have no idea what you look like

[NOFX_PUNK]

wordy, on Sunday, April 16th, 2006, 10:12 PM, said:

"The Puppet Show" is Avenue Q and I saw it out in New York this past week. It was freaking hilarious. Hits on so many taboo subjects that are currently in society. Topics that people think about but don't want to say out loud, and likewise opinions people think about but don't want to say. Highly recommend you go see it, since you already are, a delightful play.Keep us updated for sure

You gotta love that show, another classic would be 'Everyone's a Little Bit Racist' Ahhh racist puppets

[jcpoker]

i'm flying out to vegas tomorrow and i think i'll be there most of the week. i'll be taking pictures and probably wearing a pokulator shirt. come say hi.

[champsox]

GL Al! Can't wait for your next update

[Al Smooth]

Signed up for, and played in my sattelite. Here's the quick rundown of how it went...- To my right were David "The Dragon" Pham and Greg "FBT" Mueller. To my left were Billy G., That guy from Brooklyn who was at a final table already this season, and FBT's stakearoo (some guy named Shawn). Starting stack is 25,000, but the blind structure is **** and you're at 10x the bb at the 4th level, 20 min levels.- I double up in the second blind level when my 55 makes a set, I check raise him on the flop and my opponent hangs himself when he catches two pair on the turn. - I keep my stack at a very respectable 40,000 for most of the tournament as I'm pretty card dead and out of position if I have something remotely playable...not to mention the all-in fest that happens in these things (honestly, it's worse than online sometimes). - Mueller (4th at the reno event) falls out in fifth place and I'm at about 6 BB's with four people left. I'm in the BB and the SB bets enough to put me all in which I felt was VERY strange with the BB @ 4000. I call with AJclubs, he turns over K7hearts and makes his flush on the turn. SICK!If I win the hand I'm in great position with four people remaining and one VERY short stack to my right. Oh well...guess I'll just have to buy my way in...sucks, I really thought I was playing well enough tonight to crack the table.As for people not knowing what I look like, maybe someone could talk DN into getting me one of those spiffy FCP hats to wear for the tournament...couldn't hurt to have someone in the tournament promoting the website you know. Anyway, hope everything is well with you guys, and I'll post something about what I'm going to wear the first day of the tournament so I'll be easily recognizable to the FCPers in attendance.GL, HF, TP, MM!Al

[Ralphy]

i'll be flying out thursday, hopefully you'll still be in this thing.

[Mercury69]

All the best, dude!!!GO FCPers!

[CodyHartman]

How come you cant play the $2500 super satelites? You think the gf would be all about you trying to win your seat for a much discounted price. Of course if money aint an option then go for it.

[MyPlayIsRAB]

best of luck man, im rooting for ya

[Al Smooth]

CodyHartman, on Monday, April 17th, 2006, 8:53 AM, said:

How come you cant play the $2500 super satelites? You think the gf would be all about you trying to win your seat for a much discounted price. Of course if money aint an option then go for it.

That's a good question, but here's why. I usually like the single table structure better. They give you more chips (25,000 - 2500), you have less players to fight through (it's a 2-3 hour fight between 10 players instead of a 10 hour fight between 400), and I feel I'm better at a single table/shootout type tournament than I am at MTTs. I'm not bad at a MTT, but if I had my choice, I'd pick 9 other people and try to beat them.I'm going to spend some quality time today with the GF and some other friends who are in town at the pool. We got a cabana by the pool and we're going to just basically just let off some steam and chill out without gambling for a few hours. So ummm...Daniel...any progress on that FCP hat? GL, HF, TP, MM!Al

[BreadWinner]

Al Smooth, on Monday, April 17th, 2006, 9:46 AM, said:

That's a good question, but here's why. I usually like the single table structure better. They give you more chips (25,000 - 2500), you have less players to fight through (it's a 2-3 hour fight between 10 players instead of a 10 hour fight between 400), and I feel I'm better at a single table/shootout type tournament than I am at MTTs. I'm not bad at a MTT, but if I had my choice, I'd pick 9 other people and try to beat them.I'm going to spend some quality time today with the GF and some other friends who are in town at the pool. We got a cabana by the pool and we're going to just basically just let off some steam and chill out without gambling for a few hours. So ummm...Daniel...any progress on that FCP hat? GL, HF, TP, MM!Al

I won't be in Vegas until the 27th but good luck on the tourney. Represent for FCP.

[Zach6668]

GL Al. TP/MM, GL, HF

[ricker]

I'll be flying in Friday morning! Can't wait to meet some of you guys!