btlee 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Last night I had a biggie at one of the local spots and I am officially above $50,000 now for my working roll. 50,750 to be exact. Not gross but working. (I live off of my winnings also)Only half a hand for daniel.... but It was a long time coming for me and I really feel a sense of acomplishment.Now, if I can just reach 6 figures by the end of the year.... Link to post Share on other sites
econ_tim 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Congratulations.I'm curious what games and stakes you play. Also, how long have you been playing seriously? Link to post Share on other sites
btlee 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 well like many guys I started playing in my frat. For me, this was back in the mid 90's. We had a little room going in one of the brother's garages. blackjack, craps, poker ect. I dealt poker. Not a big outfit, but it paid his rent and kept a couple of us from waiting tables.Beyond that I just kind of goofed around, winning beer money here or there. With the Moneymaker effect, Home Games sprouted up here like crazy. (2002-3) I began supplementing my income, but I didn't quit work and get serious until April of last year (4/04)I hit two regular games. A limit hold-em on tuesday. (stakes flux with the players) and a dealers choice on thursday (primarily omaha hi/lo, stud, hold'em, and maybe Razz if I get my way) these are usually both $25-$50 but often go No-limit or Pot. Last night was was a bit higher (some pro athletes showed up).Fridays I reserve for whatever I hear around, lawyers' home games, shriner's tourney's ect. and then there is the ocasional 1 time tourney. $100 or $500 buy in here or there.I do also travel the east coast (New Orleans-AC) Link to post Share on other sites
Ninjaballz 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Congrats, must feel great. Link to post Share on other sites
troutsmart 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Congratulations! It always feels good when we pass those certain milestones. For many on here, those milestones are at $100, then at $200, $500, $1000, $5000, $10000, etc. One great thing about poker when played in a winning manner, is that is measurable. We progress through limits and increase our bankrolls as we succeed. We sometimes have to step down a level or two, when we run into variance or start to play inferior to our opponents. These are often the very frustrations that lead many players to make poor bankroll management decisions which lead to catastrophic results. I commend any player that is able to steady progress and who learns to deal with the swings.Great job, and good fortune to you in the future! Link to post Share on other sites
ckbandit 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Congrats. If I could only get my br to 3 digits I'd be happy. Link to post Share on other sites
Sushiman 0 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 50K is a sweet roll and I think you might be more succesfull than a lot of the self proclaimed "pros" out there. Congrats! Link to post Share on other sites
btlee 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Author Share Posted May 28, 2005 Thanks for the props but I don't feel I'm anywhere NEAR a "pro" status. I'll settle for "small time grinder".Although, Sklansky did issue a challenge on 2+2 for 10K but when I tried to accept he "failed to respond". (sound familiar Daniel?) I'm sure I'd probably of lost, but I was willing to use it as my first real stress test. Oh well.Thanks again to all, Hopefully You'll hear from me again before too long. Link to post Share on other sites
JaysonWeber 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 Thats great to hear man, Gives the current college kids floating around with 1/10th of your b/r something to look too :DYou going to be in Vegas for the festivities in July? Link to post Share on other sites
akishore 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 congrats! that's quite an accomplishment. sounds like a big enough roll for the 50-100 games, and many consider that the borderline between mid-limits and high-limits.aseem Link to post Share on other sites
Mattnxtc 0 Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 haha wow puts a perspective on my br..i just broke over 200 for the first time the other day..of course i started with 40 dollars of referall money but man i cant imagine havin 50k for a br Link to post Share on other sites
btlee 0 Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Thats great to hear man, Gives the current college kids floating around with 1/10th of your b/r something to look too :DYou going to be in Vegas for the festivities in July? congrats! that's quite an accomplishment. sounds like a big enough roll for the 50-100 games, and many consider that the borderline between mid-limits and high-limits. aseemYeah I'll probably be out in vegas, maybe play a couple of the lower tourneys, but mainly just hawk the rooms.as for the 50-100 I agree. problem is, as i live in a "gamble free" state, I can only hit those limits when I travel. around here I'm pretty much restricted to what I can find. Link to post Share on other sites
mbreon 0 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Congratulations! It always feels good when we pass those certain milestones. For many on here, those milestones are at $100, then at $200, $500, $1000, $5000, $10000, etc. One great thing about poker when played in a winning manner, is that is measurable. We progress through limits and increase our bankrolls as we succeed. We sometimes have to step down a level or two, when we run into variance or start to play inferior to our opponents. These are often the very frustrations that lead many players to make poor bankroll management decisions which lead to catastrophic results. I commend any player that is able to steady progress and who learns to deal with the swings.Great job, and good fortune to you in the future!Well said. I can still remember the feeling when my bankroll passed $1000 a few years ago. It is quite a rush. Good luck to you, keep us updated. Link to post Share on other sites
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