Won my first tournament

arkady · #1 09-13-2005, 01:59 AM

It was just a little 5k guaranteed on Empire, but it feels nice to get 1st and so I thought I would share.

I have actually made to the final table 5 out of 9 times in the past week and hoping I actually know what I am doing.

I am just playing tournaments now as a form of relaxation in between my regular 15/30-20/40 games.

Exitonly · #2 09-13-2005, 02:02 AM

Good job, that's really impressive w/ 5 out of 9 FT's..

AtticusFinch · #3 09-13-2005, 02:20 AM

Congrats! My turn next.

arkady · #4 09-13-2005, 02:29 AM

Thank you guys, I really hope I am learning something while I play these.

A part of me feels like its a big waste of time since I am giving up a lot of potential earn especially because I shut down my limit tables while I do tourneys.

Seems like playing anything less than the 50k guarantees or 100 dollar buyins is a waste of time. There are always situations where I feel uncomfortable, but it seems like the competition in these 25 dollar buyins is extremely forgiving when I make errors.

wheelz · #5 09-13-2005, 05:44 AM

damn you arkady... it took me so long to make my first FT, let alone actually win a tourney.

Kyo Souma II · #6 09-13-2005, 06:19 AM

Empire fields are pretty small.

-kyo

wheelz · #7 09-13-2005, 06:49 AM

so? arkady doesn't know how to play tournament poker !?!?!!

WSOPstar2B · #8 09-13-2005, 06:54 AM

Congrats! Beat me to it! Have yet to win, but finished 3rd yesterday.
Try a $10 rebuy or $50 tournament on like stars, Party, or Paradise. U can win a couple grand or more.

Kyo Souma II · #9 09-13-2005, 11:21 AM

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so? arkady doesn't know how to play tournament poker !?!?!!

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clearly, considering i was replying to you.

-kyo

arkady · #10 09-13-2005, 01:10 PM

warning: haphazard conclusion below.

ahahha! well wheelz, i do believe we know who the better limit player is then, dont we? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]