I'm so excited to play in my 2nd World Series of Poker. We leave tomorrow morning early with a great group: Aaron, Jason, Peter, Lewis, Darren, Kevin and Neil are all heading down this year. Only Jason is playing in the event, which is Event #15, a $1500 No-limit holdem tourney for a WSOP bracelet and probably $1 MM for first. Aaron is staking both Jason and I for one third, and me and Jason are taking 1/3 of each others action, so I'm in for $1000 and get 1/3 of my action and 1/3 of Jason's.

This year I feel way less pressure for the following reasons:
1. Been there, done that
2. If I bust I have a great group of guys to spend time with in Las Vegas


Last year I was solo and it effected my play. I'm playing against a field that consider the buyin irrelevant, and time is of no importance. If they bust they can play in another event the next day which gives them much more freedom to gamble and chase draws.

This year as I head off for the tourney my game is probably a bit rusty as I have not played online at all since December. I don't miss it one bit and think the rust will help my game as it will force me to not get cute. My strategy is to take it one level at a time. You only start with 3000 chips which doesn't allow too much room for moves. Basically if you get a hand you have to play it very aggressively and don't be affraid to throw it all in. If I get the opportunity to play in day 2 I will definitely open up and go for it.

Please comment as much as you want, I get emailed immedietly when you do and really enjoy it!

Be back with you soon!
Rob