played 6 hrs @ TI. did meet all the above players i mentioned and we played @ the same table. i lost $147 in 6 hours,again acceptable to me. again i play very very tight in vegas,right yappy?lol very few high pocket pairs and suited connectors turned post flop playable but that happens. won 1 hand with 4th pair after checking all the way through. a win is a win no matter how small. with $500 max buy in,i bought in for $400,the $10 and $20 preflop raises worry me. but if i have not got a monster i do not have a monster and we do not play. great game from all concerned and smart play. TI is an excellent room just slow on the drinks in my opinoin. i did have pocket Q's 1 hand and did raise preflop $20,everyone folded and i showed, told everyone i was "just protecting my hand". will be more prepared and ready to apply what i learned in september.
last morn played 2 hrs @ harrahs and lost $49. even split 2 pots,yes 2 pots with A's and identical kicker. i do NOT chase as i did have a flush draw after the flop but a player bet $20 and maybe for $5 i MIGHT? have chased 4th street but not @ $20. so will never know and i can live with that.
i go to las vegas to have fun and i do maybe by playing too tight but most of my decisions to fold are the correct decision and with very very little IRL,in real life,live experience i think it is the best way to play. sept trip looks like the TI for sure,1 session @ the V and maybe PH since i have never played there. i like the tourist rooms since i am one and the $2 @ TI is never beaten.
again thank you to AVP Michael,Yappy Dave and grrouchie. it was a great trip and of course thanks to Chris and all the great staff @ the TI. you have a great room!! everyone need to play there if for no other reason for the $2 comps.