Donkey Days

I am not your average, no emotion, poker face hard ass poker player. I have been playing poker on and off for 4 years. Loosing most of the time.

It is only lately after Joining a poker forum that I have actually Learnt to study poker, and to make the right plays.

So in December of 2007 I took the plunge and started playing for money after I promised myself I will never ever gamble again.

Of Course that brings up the question: Is Poker Gambling?

In my opinion, Yes and No. Yes if you play like a stupid ass donkey ( like I did for 3 years) No if you actually learn to play a proper game.

In the end it is a combination of skill and luck, and seeing as money is involved I suppose it's gambling in a way. But you are making very educated guesses and using proven strategies in order to beat your opponent, who isn't a computer, but a human player.

So I am doing this blog mostly for myself. I need to keep track of my donk plays and see if I can improve.

2 weeks ago my bankroll was R500 and today it is R120. WHY? Fuck knows. I have been playing properly but somewhere along the line it got too easy and I started being arrogant and greedy.

So I am trying to return to my winning ways. I play mostly R50 Sit 'n Go Tournaments on 3 Piggs . I hate Cash games and Multi Table Tournaments scare the shit out of me.

So welcome to the ride