WSOP Day 17 - Jon Kalmar

WSOP Day 17 - Jon Kalmar

I moved into a Vegas house with Nick Gibson and JP Kelly. It is situated about 5 miles west of the strip and it’s a breath of fresh air to leave the noise of Vegas behind and still have it so close. Every time I stop here I question why I don’t rent a house for my Vegas trips instead of surrounding myself with the temptations than distract you from the poker. Maybe I should get more organised in future.

Almost on arrival Nick challenged me to game of pool. “Nine ball only played in this house� he said. Now I am no complete mug at pool but I know Nick is better. Coupled with the fact it’s a version of the game I am not used too, it was also his table and cures. He had quite an advantage. I negotiated a four frame start in a first to 10 match and we played for 100 bucks. Now as I said, he was better but not four frames better, I won 10-8.

He then haggled over the handicap and I only got a 3 start for the rematch, 10-9. After further haggle I had to settle for 2 game start (I was 200 up). Getting a very lucky 9 ball in the deciding frame to take victory made it all the sweeter. 10-9 Having to accept just a 1 game start in the next I managed to take a 5-2 lead. Unfortunately he then started to find some form and my winnings were reduced to just 200 bucks. 7-10. A two game start in the next match up was not gonna help, he was still playing well and I was struggling to pot a thing. After losing 10-5 I complained about my bad back (to be honest it’s the best its been since I got here, amazing what a few days away from the tables does) and we finished pool for the day locking up my $100.

For supper, Nick’s girlfriend Cess had got us some steaks to bang on the bbq. Why can you not buy steak like this back home in the UK? If someone threw one at you it would cause severe physical harm. They are GREAT. I know I need to cut down on my red meat but its impossible when you come here, the food is just too damn good.

After food we played a quick game of Hearts for $50. If you have never played it there will be a free copy on your PC. “How many points for the Queen of spades Nick? 13, oh well looks like you got it again. Hey I learn these new games quick.