talking about poker…a lot

..Right so all he did next was make people in Britain stay on their sofas….not the biggest achievement ever is it?!

Since last writing I’ve been sucked into a world of poker commentaries – never to return. I’ve done cash games and online final tables til it’s starting to blur into one. After writing this I’m off to do commentary on the 8 game mix final table for the wccoop – that should wake me up.

Two things about doing commentaries worth mentioning. It definitely makes you a better player. Not only watching good players (and bad ones) teaches you but also verbalising your thoughts and hearing good players and top pros either agreeing or disagreeing with your analysis. You might feel a bit crazy doing it but I’d definitely advocate verbalising what you’re doing (online not live!!) – it makes you think things through and understand where you have an edge on people.

The other things that’s really apparent is how the standard and awareness of players has risen. Good No Limit Holdem players really are sensationally good.

Due to all this I haven’t played too much recently – I was going to play a few more tournaments this month but that hasn’t happened and due to other work stuff probably won’t at any of the big festivals in London sadly. I’ve played some PLO cash this month and I’m having an okay month after a dodgy August. I’m very aware that my game isn’t going to make the next jump forward until I spend some proper time working on it which just isn’t going to happen until next month

Okay this blog is summing up my mood – not funny….bit sleepy….Just seen Michael Owen score the winner in the Manchester derby – as a liverpool fan and someone that clings on to some kind of team loyalty ideas that’s a little bit sad…

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