Playing in all the little daily tournaments has really helped my shortstack preflop game. Knowing when to push, when to call, and when to fold is critical for playing a shortstack.
Another critical component is getting some cards, and I haven't been seeing any. The only pocket pair I've had since Break2 was 44 UTG, which I folded. I have been doing some preflop raising with other cards, and have had mixed results. When I raise with AQh or KQc, everyone folded. When I raise with hands like 97o from the Cutoff, I either get 3-Bet and have to fold, or I get three callers and airball the Flop.
I was able to hang around for a while, but never got over 9k chips.
Finally, with about five minutes left to go in the 300/600/50 level, the Dude raised to 1500 (standard raise for this table). Three players called. I'm the BB with 76s, and ship it for 5075. I fully expect to get called, but the extra 1500's makes it a good time to gamble, especially since the blinds will be going up soon. The Dude just calls, leaving around 5k behind. Another player, a young lady who's experienced, goes All-In for 25k. Everyone folds back to the Dude. He thinks for a while, and surprisingly folds. She shows AJo, and I'm thrilled that I'm getting such good pot odds with live cards in a pot that's close to 20k. Flop was Tc 8c 8h, giving me the Straight Draw. But the Turn & River were bricks, and AJ-high sends me to dinner somewhere around 65th place.
It is so frustrating the every time I make even a small mistake, the Poker Gods punish me by not giving me any opportunity to get back into the tournament. It happens way too often.
However, the good thing about living in a Casino town is there's always another tournament. The Peppermill is starting their tournament series this weekend. I'll be playing in whatever the Noon tournament is tomorrow, which is probably a $230 NLHE.
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