Losing Streak
Since the last week of June, I have been bleeding money on the poker tables. July is off to a nasty start with losses in excess of $160 so far and this marks an improvement over the last week of June during which I lost close to $300. For the first time since I started playing my losses are even outrunning my bonuses.
To take a small break from poker I deposited another $100 at Intercasino for their monthly match bonus. My midas touch continued there, quickly running the $200 total to under $50 at blackjack prior to closing the casino before I could launch my laptop through a window. On the bright side, some nasty beats at blackjack always makes me feel better about poker.
Despite the accumulating poker losses this month, I am actually having fun as I am mixing in a lot of small tourneys. Tourneys are not profitable for me, but they aren't a huge cash drain either - my big losses are coming from my regular cash games. I'll keep plugging away and eventually the tide will turn. C'mon upswing!
To take a small break from poker I deposited another $100 at Intercasino for their monthly match bonus. My midas touch continued there, quickly running the $200 total to under $50 at blackjack prior to closing the casino before I could launch my laptop through a window. On the bright side, some nasty beats at blackjack always makes me feel better about poker.
Despite the accumulating poker losses this month, I am actually having fun as I am mixing in a lot of small tourneys. Tourneys are not profitable for me, but they aren't a huge cash drain either - my big losses are coming from my regular cash games. I'll keep plugging away and eventually the tide will turn. C'mon upswing!
posted by FloppyJT at 10:10 AM
3 Comments:
The bad streaks happen to everyone. Hopefully it breaks for you soon.
I did the SNG and tourney thing for a bit while I tried to regain control of my cash game.
Keep hammering away, play some blackjack, do some reading, get drunk...those things all helped me.
Tough streak, but remeber some days your the statue other days your the pigeon.
Hey Klopzi and Mowenumdown,
Thanks for the comments!
Downswings are all part of poker fer sure and there is another upswing on the horizon!
I often switch games up when I'm getting kicked around. A big downswing got me into 6-max and SNG's are always a nice distraction too. Lately I have been playing small tourneys too which I love, although they are not profitable. Tonight I played some baby Stud which was a nice change.
I should be doing more reading and drinking too, good advice!
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