It all began......
...at Ohio University my freshman year. While I had played poker (in various forms) from time to time, it had always been for fun. Thinking back on it now (almost 14 years later), I think I have to credit my first real poker experience involving cash (actually nickels, dimes and quarters - mostly comprised of laundry money) to my next door neighbor, whom I'll call Snake.
This first poker game involved 5-6 guys sitting on the floor around a small circular table playing a variety of games. While I guess this was technically a poker game, it could be more accurately described as gambling, in that we rarely played any actual poker (5 card draw/stud or 7 card stud). The games we played included Acey-Ducey, Follow the Queen, 339, Guts, Balls, Little Chicago, and my roommate's (T-Bird) favorite, a game I still hate to this day, Midnight Baseball. These games oftentimes included multiple wild cards and involved more luck than skill.
While I can't remember if I won or lost money in that game, two things will remain ingrained in my mind forever. The first involved T-Bird losing all of his laundry money (which may have only consisted of $10±) and making at least one trip to the nearby ATM. This is something we still bring-up when we get together. The second involved a bet made by Snake. Typically, the games were played with a maximum bet of $1, which I know sounds low, but come on, we were college freshman with limited funds. Anyway, Snake bet out $0.95 and then sat back and waited for someone to say, "Just make it a buck" and throw a dollar into the pot. The action would make its way around the table back to Snake who instead of just calling the nickel raise would then re-raise another dollar, completing his plan to perfection.
Fast forward to today.
I've come along way in my poker playing since that first day and while I'll still play all those crazy games involving multiple wild cards every once and awhile, I mostly play No Limit Texas Hold'em. I play both online and live home games, and once a year I make it to a Brick andMortar (B&M) casino for cash games and tournaments.
I am no means a high stakes player. These days I have been mostly playing $50NL ($0.25-$0.50 blinds) with the occasionall $10/$20 multi-table and SNG tournaments. I have built my bankroll up online without once having to deposit any of my own money, but that's a blog for a different day.
What can you expect from my blog you ask. Well I hope to update at least once a week with stories both old and new. Feel free to drop me a comment, question or suggestion.
Good Luck!
This first poker game involved 5-6 guys sitting on the floor around a small circular table playing a variety of games. While I guess this was technically a poker game, it could be more accurately described as gambling, in that we rarely played any actual poker (5 card draw/stud or 7 card stud). The games we played included Acey-Ducey, Follow the Queen, 339, Guts, Balls, Little Chicago, and my roommate's (T-Bird) favorite, a game I still hate to this day, Midnight Baseball. These games oftentimes included multiple wild cards and involved more luck than skill.
While I can't remember if I won or lost money in that game, two things will remain ingrained in my mind forever. The first involved T-Bird losing all of his laundry money (which may have only consisted of $10±) and making at least one trip to the nearby ATM. This is something we still bring-up when we get together. The second involved a bet made by Snake. Typically, the games were played with a maximum bet of $1, which I know sounds low, but come on, we were college freshman with limited funds. Anyway, Snake bet out $0.95 and then sat back and waited for someone to say, "Just make it a buck" and throw a dollar into the pot. The action would make its way around the table back to Snake who instead of just calling the nickel raise would then re-raise another dollar, completing his plan to perfection.
Fast forward to today.
I've come along way in my poker playing since that first day and while I'll still play all those crazy games involving multiple wild cards every once and awhile, I mostly play No Limit Texas Hold'em. I play both online and live home games, and once a year I make it to a Brick andMortar (B&M) casino for cash games and tournaments.
I am no means a high stakes player. These days I have been mostly playing $50NL ($0.25-$0.50 blinds) with the occasionall $10/$20 multi-table and SNG tournaments. I have built my bankroll up online without once having to deposit any of my own money, but that's a blog for a different day.
What can you expect from my blog you ask. Well I hope to update at least once a week with stories both old and new. Feel free to drop me a comment, question or suggestion.
Good Luck!
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