RIVERS AND TWO SETS OF QUAD ACES WITH KICKER

 I played 1-3 NL again after not playing for quite a few visits.  

I thought a Saturday afternoon might offer a softer game, and perhaps it did, but I still had issues with playing underchipped.

I put just $100 on the table in a 1-3 game.  My second hand I had pocket kings, and after the flop, my bully opponent bet half my bankroll.  

So, I went All In.

The turn was a Queen

The river was an Ace.

I thought certainly I had lost, but I won and doubled up.  So strange!

I played for a couple hours, playing tight.  I raised only once, again with pocket Kings, and given my tight reputation, everyone folded for just a $3 raise.

Perhaps I need to make a few bluff $3 raises and then show nothing after they fold.

Even when I knew I had the nut full house, I did not go all-in on the river, but settled for a value bet of $30 against one opponent.  I felt lucky to get it.

In the end, I cashed out $108 ahead.  

I liked playing, but I find it the most difficult poker.  There is always at least one bully bettor who pushes every hand.

This time I moved my seat, so that I played directly after he played, and with that information, usually I could play a lower stakes game.  Under the gun, I generally just folded.

I thought of going all the way to Turning Stone and playing the limit game there, but I would never win $108 in that game.  However, I could play longer.

It adds a lot to the driving there and back.

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My buddy advises me to just play VP because that is where I seem to be winning money.  

Today was no exception.

I played a couple hours on DDB, hit two hands of Quad Aces with kicker and walked away with a profit of $700.

I only had one other quad, 8's. Full houses came at a good rate and that helps because this is a 10-6 game.

I guess skipping the live poker might be my best option in terms of winning money.  But a live table has some pleasures that isolated gambling does not.

So, I'm thinking.

In the meantime, this was a grand visit and a great day.

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Here is a hint if you visit Rivers.

The live poker room is cold from too much AC.  Bring an extra layer.

The casino is hot.  Dress for summer.