Tony G. Poker Blog

Today is the $2,000 No Limit Shootout. We were hearing that they were going to lock it out at 1,000 players. So, I turned up early so I could be sure to get my seat. But, only 600 players showed up, which is a terrible turnout. I hear there is a […]

I just didn’t have it in me to play so well today. The day was just horrific. But, the atmosphere was great. Mike the Mouth was at the next table, as was Daniel, and Gavin Smith was nearby.
I made side bet with Mike the Mouth, and neither of us won a hand. […]

Today, I played so many hands. I had so many pairs…my stack was up & down, up & down. I had 1,500, and doubled up. At one stage, I was up to 3,400.
At the end, I got it all in with pocket sevens against Ace King. The Ace popped out, and it […]

The WSOP is in full swing, and….well – it’s the same story. Come midnight, I can’t seem to hit my cards, and I bust out. I made the money again last night. In that sense I am playing good, but after midnight, I seem to struggle. It may be the two beers, […]

Its my third time in the money this WSOP. There are about 65 left with 740 starters. Pretty grueling, I would say. I have had an amazing record this WSOP. I have managed to play 10 hours or more in every tournament I have played except one.
After the dinner break, I […]

I’m back again from the misery of losing $50,000 in the HORSE event, and the side bet of $2,000 to Gavin Smith. I have won two of the last longers, he has won one.
I’m really focused today. I am taking my time. Most people try to play fast in these events, cause […]

I played the HORSE event today. I don’t play these games anymore, and I have to be honest, I felt outclassed today. About 10 players beat me home, but I busted just before the end of play tonight.
I had a really bad level in Razz, where I started off with the best hand, […]

Monday, I took the day off, as I needed a break after playing 5 days of 12 hours a day. I didn’t play in the $1,000 No Limit Hold Em event that attracted nearly 3,000 players, the biggest single field in tournament poker history.
Today, I decided to play the 2,000 Pot Limit Hold Em […]

I’m out. I finished 23rd. I played really aggressive after the break. I had most of the table really in fear. After the break, I had about 72,000 chips. Miami John raised from early position, and I found A 5, and chose to go all in. I had gotten […]

After four hours of play today, I am up to 71,200 chips. We have an interesting table. We had Barry Greenstein for a short while, and Steve Z., who I busted out. Kathy Liebert was also on my table, and I busted her out as well. I called Kathy’s all in […]