Canadian Poker Player Competing in Caribbean Poker Tour Main Event Courtesy Juicy Stakes and Intertops Poker
The second of two winners of Caribbean Poker Tour satellites hosted Intertops Poker (http://poker.intertops.eu) and Juicy Stakes Poker (http://www.juicystakes.eu) says no matter how good you are, luck is always a factor in winning a poker tournament. Simon “Sim79” from Quebec, Canada won the final Caribbean Poker Tour satellite tournament hosted by the two popular poker rooms. He and an earlier online tournament winner won $2700 prize packages to compete in the CPT Main Event.
St Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, October 09, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The second of two winners of Caribbean Poker Tour satellites hosted Intertops Poker (http://poker.intertops.eu) and Juicy Stakes Poker (http://www.juicystakes.eu) says no matter how good you are, luck is always a factor in winning a poker tournament. Simon “Sim79” from Quebec, Canada won the final Caribbean Poker Tour satellite tournament hosted by the two popular poker rooms. He and an earlier online tournament winner won $2700 prize packages that will take them to an all-inclusive luxury resort in St Maarten to compete in the Caribbean Poker Tour Main Event.
Both players will share stories, photos and videos of their experience on a personal poker blog, Living the Dream (http://live-dream-poker.blogspot.com). In his first blog entry today, Simon says he was a little surprised he ended up winning the online tournament.
“I don't think I played my best poker. It started up kinda bad, I lost some good pots that forced me to re-buy (which I don't usually do, but it was definitely worth it that time with such a prize to win). The re-buy helped me double-up and enter the Final Table mid-stacker which is good for such a bad start.
“I won two draws that paid me a lot at the end that put me right back to 3rd and then 2nd with only 3 players left. I might have overpaid some draws when I was low stacker there was no second prize -- I had to try to hit something. It was do or die.
“I always say that a bad player can win with luck but that a good player can't win without luck. There’s always a luck factor.
“A lot of players play more aggressively when they can still re-buy. But this tournament was so fast there wasn't much time to figure my opponents’ playing habits.
“My advice to tournament players is tighten your play when you have less chips (playing less flop), but play aggressively when you go for it. Don't let yourself go below 8xBB+SB or 8 turns (or 4-5 turns if it's turbo). If you do, spare the most chips you can to maximize your all-in.
“I play mostly online. When I first played live with friends I was a stone-type player. Playing online has pushed me to fold more on the flop since I’m less attached to my hand. Minimize my investment and maximize my gain.
“I don't plan on quitting my job or anything. I just have fun. I’m pretty excited to be playing in the Caribbean Poker Tournament! ”
Both poker rooms, popular with player all over the world, are offering reload bonuses up to $500 until this weekend.
Intertops Poker Reload Bonus
100% up to $500
Bonus code: OCT14
Juicy Stakes Poker Reload Bonus
100% up to $500
Bonus code: OCT2014
These bonus codes are valid until Sunday, October 12 only.
The Caribbean Poker Tour Main Event (buy in $1000 + $100) will be played November 1-2, right before the WPT Caribbean Tournament which will also be in St Maarten.
View this online poker news story on YouTube: http://youtu.be/FmPzLzod5SM
Media inquiries: +44 (0) 208 123 7184+44 (0) 208 123 7184 poker@lyceummedia.com
About Juicy Stakes (http://www.juicystakes.eu)
Juicy Stakes is the newest, quickest and most convenient way to enjoy poker and casino from the comfort of home. With an industry leading rewards program, including gold chips, loyalty guarantees every month. Juicy Stakes Poker offers all players access to one of the most lucrative loyalty programs in the industry. New players receive a 200% bonus up to $1000.
About Intertops Poker (http://poker.intertops.eu)
Intertops Poker is a global poker room on the Revolution Poker Network offering Texas Hold’em, Omaha ring games and tournaments of all stakes and levels 24/7. Players anywhere in the world can win their share of over $20 million in monthly tournament payouts and $6 million in tournament guarantees every month. Intertops Poker also offers all players access to one of the most lucrative loyalty programs in the industry. New players receive a 200% bonus up to $1000.
About the Caribbean Poker Tour (CPT) (http://www.caribbeanpokertour.com)
Produced by ICU Events GmbH, the annual Caribbean Poker Tour is an eight day event coinciding with the WPT Caribbean. The CPT has its own main event and several side events. Participants enjoy all-inclusive accommodation at the luxurious Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St Maarten.
Both players will share stories, photos and videos of their experience on a personal poker blog, Living the Dream (http://live-dream-poker.blogspot.com). In his first blog entry today, Simon says he was a little surprised he ended up winning the online tournament.
“I don't think I played my best poker. It started up kinda bad, I lost some good pots that forced me to re-buy (which I don't usually do, but it was definitely worth it that time with such a prize to win). The re-buy helped me double-up and enter the Final Table mid-stacker which is good for such a bad start.
“I won two draws that paid me a lot at the end that put me right back to 3rd and then 2nd with only 3 players left. I might have overpaid some draws when I was low stacker there was no second prize -- I had to try to hit something. It was do or die.
“I always say that a bad player can win with luck but that a good player can't win without luck. There’s always a luck factor.
“A lot of players play more aggressively when they can still re-buy. But this tournament was so fast there wasn't much time to figure my opponents’ playing habits.
“My advice to tournament players is tighten your play when you have less chips (playing less flop), but play aggressively when you go for it. Don't let yourself go below 8xBB+SB or 8 turns (or 4-5 turns if it's turbo). If you do, spare the most chips you can to maximize your all-in.
“I play mostly online. When I first played live with friends I was a stone-type player. Playing online has pushed me to fold more on the flop since I’m less attached to my hand. Minimize my investment and maximize my gain.
“I don't plan on quitting my job or anything. I just have fun. I’m pretty excited to be playing in the Caribbean Poker Tournament! ”
Both poker rooms, popular with player all over the world, are offering reload bonuses up to $500 until this weekend.
Intertops Poker Reload Bonus
100% up to $500
Bonus code: OCT14
Juicy Stakes Poker Reload Bonus
100% up to $500
Bonus code: OCT2014
These bonus codes are valid until Sunday, October 12 only.
The Caribbean Poker Tour Main Event (buy in $1000 + $100) will be played November 1-2, right before the WPT Caribbean Tournament which will also be in St Maarten.
View this online poker news story on YouTube: http://youtu.be/FmPzLzod5SM
Media inquiries: +44 (0) 208 123 7184+44 (0) 208 123 7184 poker@lyceummedia.com
About Juicy Stakes (http://www.juicystakes.eu)
Juicy Stakes is the newest, quickest and most convenient way to enjoy poker and casino from the comfort of home. With an industry leading rewards program, including gold chips, loyalty guarantees every month. Juicy Stakes Poker offers all players access to one of the most lucrative loyalty programs in the industry. New players receive a 200% bonus up to $1000.
About Intertops Poker (http://poker.intertops.eu)
Intertops Poker is a global poker room on the Revolution Poker Network offering Texas Hold’em, Omaha ring games and tournaments of all stakes and levels 24/7. Players anywhere in the world can win their share of over $20 million in monthly tournament payouts and $6 million in tournament guarantees every month. Intertops Poker also offers all players access to one of the most lucrative loyalty programs in the industry. New players receive a 200% bonus up to $1000.
About the Caribbean Poker Tour (CPT) (http://www.caribbeanpokertour.com)
Produced by ICU Events GmbH, the annual Caribbean Poker Tour is an eight day event coinciding with the WPT Caribbean. The CPT has its own main event and several side events. Participants enjoy all-inclusive accommodation at the luxurious Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St Maarten.
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Larry Colcy
+44 (0) 208 123 7184
http://poker.intertops.eu
Larry Colcy
+44 (0) 208 123 7184
http://poker.intertops.eu
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