Jena Delk’s Blog

Almost as soon as I got into Las Vegas for the third time, I was getting into the action. The biggest run so far and I am really banking on ending this trip on a rather large positive note!

I began by getting into the $550 mega. They were giving out nine seats and I was really ready to play. Unfortunately, so was everyone else. I ended up getting down to a mere 500 chips at one point and made a rally in the latter stages before the first break, only to come back and get whacked.

It was time to move on to the 5/10 NLH after getting busted from the mega. Throughout the winning session, I’d played 2 hands to show down and both were all-in. The first one was already juicy since the utg player put out the straddle. Action got around to me and I looked down to Q’s on button. I called and the utg raised to $60 after the blinds folded. The limpers folds to me and I re-pop to $160. The Swede (utg) asks how much I’m playing (695 behind) and calls. Flop K-J-8 2 spades and the Swede instantly moves all-in. I call and he loses with A-8 of spades. Swede says he thought he could push me off my hand cause lots of people make that mistake.

Now it’s time to prepare for day 1a of the Main Event. Some relaxation and sleep is definitely in order before I can try and take this one down. One level at a time!

Before I do sign off for the night, I had some people asking me about the glasses I’m wearing whilst in the trenches. They are from Rudy Project which is a company started in 1985 by Rudy Barbazza. I like unique things and these amazing sunglasses from Rudy Project, certainly fit the bill. These glasses are light-weight, the lens’ have the most amazing clarity, and the tint allows me to see well even in the darkest poker rooms.
It’s definitely my way of looking at the world though rose colored glasses.