Your Wsop Experience

[Pokergolf 0]

Hi, somehow thru the luck of the poker gods, I have donked my way into winning some FT Bracelet Race tournies. I plan on playing in my first WSOP event this year. I have pre-registered for a 1500 NL event (number 15, June 9, noon, if anybody else is playing would love to hear from you) and I can't wait.I really would like it if those of you who have played in previous events, particularly smaller buy in, 1500 type events, could reply and describe for us WSOP virgins your experience, including, but not limited to, your opinion of the quality of play, the physical set up of the poker room, nitpicky crap like how hot or cold is it in the room, is it well run, does it run on schedule, whats it like to play 14 hours in such a setting, etc. I am sure those of you who have played can think of other info that I didn't ask for. All of this would be greatly apprecaited by me, and I'm sure by those who might be playing for the first time. Thanks.P.S. Thanks Mark (nosup4u) for replying to my PM on this same topic, your info was greatly appreciated as was the link to your thread detailing your experiences last year.

[mx957 0]

I heard last year it was ice cold in there but your new FTP Hoodie should keep you warm.I am in event #3 so I'll try and post a report when I get back and before you go. Good luck out there.

[nutzbuster 7]

It's awesome...many bad players. VERY aggro. The Main Event was pretty tight early last year then it went nuts. Don't wait to long to make a move after you figure the table out IMO, especially in the 1500 event.Mark ruled last year in the 1500, so my money is on his advice!GL GL!

[trussdude 0]

I played in event #6 last year ($2,000). The tables closet to the entrance are the first ones to break up. Barry greenstien sat down to my left and mucked his cards out of turn a few times. He seened dis-interested in game. If I remember corectly, the blinds started at $25-$25 so the pots were very small. I was at the first table to break up and played at 5 different tables in the first hour in a half. Eric Froelich was at my second table. He bet every time somebody checked to him. I went out right before the dinner break when my over pair to the board wasn't bigger than my opponents.I also played in the Main Event. I played at the same table the entire time. No name players at my table, a lot of internet qualifiers. A few guys with hoodies and sunglasses that didn't last too long. I got 12 seconds of TV time when Dan Harrington busted out at the table to my back. I went out with less than an hour to go in day one. With the two hour levels in the ME, you get a lot of play, but I don't think I'll play it again unless I win a preliminary or sattelite.

[sandwedge 30]

I played in a $1500 last year. I can't tell you about going 14 hours, since I only made it about 3. You don't get a ton of play in those events, however, I think they're starting with more chips this year.My biggest mistake was getting toooo psyched up for the event. It was all I could think about for weeks before it started, so when it finally started, I was a bundle of nerves. I ended up donking out pretty early. My best advice is to relax and play your normal game. I did that in the $1000 mega-sat the day before the main event and went deep. Had my AQ beaten 67s aipf, I probably could have not played another hand and gotten a seat. (I know, bbfidts).Definitely, get there a day or two early and walk around getting comfortable with the place. As far as strategy goes, I'll let the good players here give you advice.Good Luck!

[scram 1]

Interested in this topic too. I may be playing a few Stud, Razz and lower NLHE events this year.

[NoSup4U 0]

I played in a $1500 last year. I can't tell you about going 14 hours, since I only made it about 3. You don't get a ton of play in those events, however, I think they're starting with more chips this year.

I believe they have also removed the first level of blinds, so the amount of 'play' you get will be the same, even though you have more chips. And yeah, you get about 2 hours before its 'go' time. You really need to not care about the money in those. There are so many players who want to play a WSOP event and can only afford the $1500. So they play, and try and play tight/solid early, which is fine. But in a couple hours, they will be in push/fold mode. So its important I think to take some risks early and try and get chips.Mark

[scram 1]

There are so many players who want to play a WSOP event and can only afford the $1500.

Also keep in mind that there are a lot of people who can afford whatever levels they want but view the ME as a -ev lottery ticket.

[ObeyTheDog 0]

I've played 8 prelim events and the first table is 'generally' 60% rocks, 20% maniac, and 20% in-between. Just on average. You can replace the word "rock" with "solid" because about half the table usually tries to play solid, almost too solid. On one occasion, I got a crazy loose reckless table, but I think that's the exception.For the most part, I think picking on the solid players is a good idea, but if they wake up with a hand, running any kind of moes early will get you broke, so it's a dangerous strategy. But my view is I'd rather get a lot of chips early than grind out for 5-6 hours always trying to find perfect spots. It's tough to find perfect spots with so few chips in relation to the blinds.Instead, I think it's good to take advantage of fold equity and pick up the unwanted pots. In an attempt to show how solid they were, guys were smooth calling raises with TT, and folding to 2-5-7 boards in level 1. They didn't want to go broke early, so I took advantage of that. Of course, there are lots of P.O.W.'s too so pay attention and try to get a read on your table in the first 30 min. Have fun. Your chances are slim if you play perfect anyway, so you might as well accept some imperfection and error on aggression and confront coin-flips with acceptance.

[Potsie P 0]

Good topic.Can we get NoSup4You's thread you mentioned?Thanks in advance.

[AlexR 0]

I played in a $1500 event last year. Here are a few things that nobody mentioned yet.There is a lot of commotion in the room, so it can be easy to get distracted.The first thing you might want to try to figure out is which players at your table are there for just one event so they can say they played in the WSOP and which players are there to actually try to win. If you can figure this out, then try to pick on the people who are playing for fun, but back off if they push back at you.In the smaller buy-in events you will need to get some chips pretty early. If you are only able to hover around your starting stack early on, then the blinds will start to eat you up by the 100-200 level.And yes, it is really cold in that room.

[NoSup4U 0]

Good topic.Can we get NoSup4You's thread you mentioned?Thanks in advance.

There are 3 threads, they are linked so just read through each one and you'll get to the link for the next day.Enjoy and be jealous cause I'm a lucky mofo http://www.fullcontactpoker.com/poker-foru...showtopic=65812Mark

[Potsie P 0]

There are 3 threads, they are linked so just read through each one and you'll get to the link for the next day.Enjoy and be jealous cause I'm a lucky mofo http://www.fullcontactpoker.com/poker-foru...showtopic=65812Mark

Thanks, man. Looks like good stuff to print and read on the shee-tay.BTW, you me and nutzbuster need to get a beer sometime. Your favorite B&M is my client, so it would be "research" (translation: free beers).

[Pokergolf 0]

Thanks for all the info folks, I appreciate it. Keep the info coming, I know there are more posters who have played in the WSOP.

[untunga 0]

I played in a 2500 event in 05 while I was there on vacation. The sats they run at the RIO are very easy to beat and I ended up taking around 7000 from them and selling all but the 2500. I had Al Krux and Tim Pham were at my first table and only got moved one time. I ended up busting out to the one dealer that was with Fishman 3 handed in 04 (I forget his name, but he wasn't good and fishman folded jacks preflop to him because he knew he was gonna bust him. He rivered a flush on me obv.) The play was pretty aggressive from my experience... I plan on going back this year for a few events.