So here we goooo....
Monday's win was awesome. Exciting, fun and rewarding on so many levels. People have been so generous with their kind comments.
The best part about playing the final table and ultimately winning was being able to do so with great pals around me. In particular, Toby Tinordi. If it was not for a late night text from Toby on Saturday basically saying we had to play on Sunday I would not have entered the Ladies International Poker Series Championship. Thanks Toby!
Then there's Don Tinordi. Awesome dealer, pit boss, player and strategist. I asked his opinion on Monday morning re: short stack play. Great advice - bad student. After the 1st hand of Day 2 i never played short stacked again.
My poker pals Sonja and Rie are the best railers. It is so great to have strong women who play strong poker in my life and these are two of the best. Thanks for the railing and talks.
I made some great new poker pals at this tournament. My first table was filled with fun women playing good poker. We laughed so much despite fighting for each other's chips. I really appreciate the support of the women from that table despite the fact that I took some of you out. :-)
There was quite a gaggle of women from Calgary playing in Las Vegas. I really appreciated the hugs of support particularly from Brenda W. and Deb H.. Dana and Vickie were cheering too even though their very good friend Steph was right in the mix.
The LIPS organizers produced a great event. The prize pool was great, the additional prizes are wonderful.
Below is a pic of the final hand. I've had so many people ask how the hell I won with 4-2. Basically - i was in BB with lots of chips.We were both quite deep. We saw a flop. hit the 4 - Steph bet i called with bottom pair. usually ahead in heads up. Turn was the 2. Next thing I know I am calling the all in and done.
Steph played well to make it to Heads up just like all the women who made it to the final table. Once we got to Heads up we decided to chop the $$ for 1st and 2nd and then agreed to play on until a winner was crowned. We each won $11K minus taxes.
It was an amazing experience. Final thanks to Meaghan who is so great and just always knows....
Next up - the Calgary Stampede Classic on July 17th. Yee haw!
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