End of Year Luck

Happy New Year fellow Mesquite$ Omaha H/L players. This year's end, like last year's end has been lucky for me. On Dec. 30th of 2003, I won a live 6-table $100 buy-in NL hold'em tournament at my favorite poker room at the Oasis Casino in Mesquite, Nevada. After the tournament, I sat in a $4-8 hold'em ring game and hit a $1600 bad beat jackpot on my first hand. A $3500 take for one day was a fantastic way to ring in 2004.

My end of year luck is holding up this year as well. Two days ago, Dec 29th, I won Dkblue's on- line $10 buy-in omaha tourney and yesterday Dec. 30th, I won the Mesquite$ online $5.00 Omaha tourney, which I sponsor. This is the first time that I've won my own tournament, so the win was particularly satisfying. I think I had a cute little lady lepracaun sitting on my lap.

As the old saying goes, I think I'd rather be lucky than good. I keep telling myself, that if I play enough, and strive to improve, I'm bound to win once in a while. Being a bridesmaid without getting to the altar in the winner's circle, gets old, and is frustrating. These recent wins, although moneywise, not much to brag about, helps my confidence inmensley. I think I'm on the right track, but have a long way to go before I sleep. As my poker improves, the competition also improves.

The online players are playing better and better as time passes. The competition is fantastic and the level of play is very high. The games, especially Omaha H/L are furiously competetive, and great fun to play. I look forward to some fantastic play in 2005. I'll be looking to improve my play, to increase my luck and to chalk up a few victories. Someone once said the"Luck is the residue of design", so if we can increase our skill, perhaps we'll win more when Lady Luck pays us a visit. Thanks to all of you who have been playing Mesquite$ regularly. If any of you ever visit Mesquite, Nevada look me up and we can play face to face at one of three casinos. Good time guaranteed. Again, Happy New Year to all!! See you at the table.

Coach

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