Jena Delk’s Blog

My housemate and I left the house last evening setting our sights on playing some cards.  We went to the MGM Grand first.  The room had two 2/5 NL tables with a short waiting list and 1/2 had open seating.  I sat down on a 1/2 table until my 2/5 seat was available.

This table liked to see flops and they wanted to see them as cheaply as possible.  I was given the opportunity to see a flop for “free” when  5 others limped in on my big blind.  I held the Jack four off suit.  I flopped a full house on a 4JJ board and dutifully checked.  I love flopping full houses–don’t you? It continued to check around until the button bumped it up to $20. I call as do 3 others.  The turn is a queen.  I check again.  It checks around to the button, who fires another bullet at the pot.   This time he bets 2/3 of the pot. I call as does the other remaining player. The river is a blank.  The other player checks and I take a stab at the pot, to which the button folds and the other player shoves the rest of his stack (an additional $45) Of course, I call and he proudly flops up 45. Nice hand, Sir!

My housemate likes to play limit and the game at the MGM was not the greatest, so we decided to move on.  We stop by the Wynn.  There are only 6 or 7 tables going with no list.  Next!

At the Mirage, we see games that meet both of our needs. I help get a 2/5 games started, which remained strong until I left at 3 am.  There was a nice mix of regulars and tourists.  It was an enjoyable game.  The room was well run and there was no complaints with the staff.  I look forward to playing at the Mirage again this summer.