WPT Championship

The final table of the WPT Championship was being streamed online and I started watching as there were five players left.  Tony Dunst being one of them, and even though I am not a big fan of his, I decided to watch and see how he would do with his short stack.  I like to watch the tournaments, as well as the live play, as it gives me ideas and lets me learn by watching these professional players.

 

I also spent some time as a dealer and I like watching the dealers in how they manage the game.  During one of the hands the dealer brought out the turn card before the players had a chance to complete the betting action.  At that point I knew what needed to be done and it was interesting to see the hand be completed.  Wouldn't you know it the 10 came off early and had to be pulled back and the next card was turned over as the river card and it was a 4.  Now this gave the chip leader a straight and the 10 would have helped the other player toward his straight possibility.  I can only imagine how the dealer felt after this was done.  I have done this as well during my time dealing and when you make a mistake like this you feel terrible but you must carry on and do your best.

 

Now, back to the players.  Tony did a great job getting to third place and increasing the amount he could win by about $200,000 from where he was at when I first started watching the program.  He made a number of All-In moves and by doing that he was taking the decision away from him and forcing the other players to make that big decision for their stack.  Good job Tony and congratulations on the finish for third place. 

 

I decided not to play in the Omaha game today and will play at some point this week at Lucky Bridge Casino.  I still do not want to give up on Omaha Hi/Lo and will put that decision on hold until later.  There is a Casino about 45 minutes from here that plays Omaha and I may try to drive up there and see if I can get into a game.  The casino also has a free shuttle service from here and comes back in the evening.  Another place to play and I won't have to spend the money on gas. 

 

Have a fun day.....