What a great night of poker it was. All around, all players, all night.
I was lucky enough to take it down and with it comes the $1,500 entry fee into the World Series of Poker event #52 starting June 30th. 4 nights accommodation, and travel allowance as well. Nice.
Thank you Red Hot Poker Tour. For info go to http://www.redhotpokertour.com/ for genereal info, but details of the championhip may take a few days to get posted.
The winning hand: I have 18K chips, SB has 14K, blinds 300/600 100 ante.
Small blind 300, calls for 300 more.
I am Big blind, I check.
Flop: Kc 8s 3h
SB checks, I check.
Turn: 2h
SB bets out 1,200, I raise to 2,400.
SB re-raises over the top allin, I call.
SB shows Ks5c, hitting top pair (I breathe sigh of relief as there is no flush draw).
I turn over 8h8d for the set and SB is drawing dead.
Heads up last probably close to an hour I think. It was a good night. I got lots of great hands and maxed pots almost everytime I think. I won every race which I do not ever recall have happen.
About halfway into the evening another here is a noteworthy hand:
Blinds 100/200.
Player to my right limps, I raise it up to 800. Player to my left calls, blinds both fold, and limper calls seemingly priced in.
Flop come down, Jd 8h 6h.
Limper checks.
I bet 2,000.
Player to my left, raises allin for 3,250 more on top. Limper folds.
I folded two black KINGS. And felt very comfortable doing so. This hand gave me much confidence even though I lost 2,800 chips. Later I was told the allin flopped a set of JACKS. Good fold as it turned out. And due to my doubling up about 8 hands into the game, this 2,800 loss still had me as the chip leader. A strange calm poured over me, and I knew I was in my zone! And the cards just kept on coming. As did the chips.
In the Big plan, I have now achieved the 2nd of my 3 step goal-plan. Win a regional title, win the Regional Championship (i.e. earn the WSOP buy in) and achieve financial success AT the WSOP event starting June 30th.
As a commitment to my fellow poker player Regional Championship opponents (i.e. *partners*) I am documenting our agreement. 6 players agreed to a *share the wealth* concept prior to the first hand being dealt. Whoever won (as it turned out to be me), that person (i.e. me) shall after all fees are paid at the event, keep 75% of any cash won at the game, and the remaining 25% will be split equally among all players in the agreement (6 of us in total, as 2 opted not to participate, and their initials are BC and PB. I have chosen not to use their proper names in this public forum for reasons of privacy.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Red Hot Poker Tour--Season 10 Tournament of Champions March 29
Another opportunity to win entry in the World Series of Poker has presented itself.
I have qualified for the national tournament that plays this Saturday at 1pm. Top 150 players in Canada (I am currently in 6th place in the standings with tonight being the final night to earn points), will compete for one of 3 seats being awarded at this Tournament of Champions.
Those 3 seats are valued at $1,500 (plus travel/hotel). Any money won at the WSOP event starting June 30 I think, is the player's to keep. Nice. Last year the winner took home $722,914. There were over 3,100 players and the final cash prize went to a player in 324th place getting $2,667. Still nice, given it's a free entry for the Red Hot Poker Tour winners.
For more info visit http://www.redhotpokertour.com/ or http://www.redclubroom.com/
Shuffle up and deal!
I have qualified for the national tournament that plays this Saturday at 1pm. Top 150 players in Canada (I am currently in 6th place in the standings with tonight being the final night to earn points), will compete for one of 3 seats being awarded at this Tournament of Champions.
Those 3 seats are valued at $1,500 (plus travel/hotel). Any money won at the WSOP event starting June 30 I think, is the player's to keep. Nice. Last year the winner took home $722,914. There were over 3,100 players and the final cash prize went to a player in 324th place getting $2,667. Still nice, given it's a free entry for the Red Hot Poker Tour winners.
For more info visit http://www.redhotpokertour.com/ or http://www.redclubroom.com/
Shuffle up and deal!
Red Hot Poker Tour update--REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
I've clinched first place and will be seated at a FINAL TABLE of no more than 9 players, first hand dealt at 6pm Friday (tomorrow).
Winner of this event wins a trip/hotel stay and $1,500 entry fee into a World Series of Poker Event in Las Vegas around July 1.
For more info go to www.redhotpokertour.com or www.redclubroom.com
Winner of this event wins a trip/hotel stay and $1,500 entry fee into a World Series of Poker Event in Las Vegas around July 1.
For more info go to www.redhotpokertour.com or www.redclubroom.com
TIM--BR Mart Voice Work in Studio today
A large pool of spots are being recoded today, so am off to Hamilton for that recording session, linked into the good people from Halifax who will be directing/listening live.
Ahhh what technology permits us to do............saves money, time and still gets things done.
These spots are to go to air soon....stand by I'll post when confirmed.
Ahhh what technology permits us to do............saves money, time and still gets things done.
These spots are to go to air soon....stand by I'll post when confirmed.
Bud Light Audition call back for 2nd reading....nice.
After audition on Tuesday of this week, I exited to see waiting for their callin were 2 high profile on air personalities. I can't say their names for obvious reasons, however it was surprising to see that the advertisers may go in that direction.
When I went to my call back audition yesterday (Wednesday), I did not see their names on the sign in sheet and I was in the last group to be seen. Not sure if that's good or bad!
Anyhow, am standing by awaiting word. Would be nice.
Would be a challenge to co-ordinate as I am also shooting a film this weekend and have entries into 2 fantastic poker tournies where winners will be on their way to Vegas for the WSOP 2008!
More on that in another blog shortly.
When I went to my call back audition yesterday (Wednesday), I did not see their names on the sign in sheet and I was in the last group to be seen. Not sure if that's good or bad!
Anyhow, am standing by awaiting word. Would be nice.
Would be a challenge to co-ordinate as I am also shooting a film this weekend and have entries into 2 fantastic poker tournies where winners will be on their way to Vegas for the WSOP 2008!
More on that in another blog shortly.
Bud Light Audition
Reading for a Sports Announcer type guy...in the usual Bud Light humour manner.
Funny pool of 3 spots to air I presume during hockey hockey playoffs, which the radio spot that's currently on air is part of the campaign.
Stand by......
Funny pool of 3 spots to air I presume during hockey hockey playoffs, which the radio spot that's currently on air is part of the campaign.
Stand by......
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Swiss Chalet (tv audition at Mann Casting)
Thanks for seeing me.
Nice family spot. Standing by.
Stay tuned...
Nice family spot. Standing by.
Stay tuned...
VIAGARA (tv audition at Fade 2 Black)
Shooting in Vancouver April 3/4....would be a nice trip, been a while since I've been out west!
Thanks for seeing me....standing by for some hopefully good news.
Stay tuned...
Thanks for seeing me....standing by for some hopefully good news.
Stay tuned...
Digital TV (audition at Jigsaw)
"Project TV"
Thanks for my being seen, and am standing by for some good news!
Stay tuned...
Thanks for my being seen, and am standing by for some good news!
Stay tuned...
TIM--BR Mart TV campaign booked and shot in Halifax
Great trip, good day!
Had a blast shooting a campaign for TIM-BR Mart. To audition for this, 2 days earlier a hand held digital cam recorded me in my basement using a sort of 'handyman-project-in-progress' kind of look/style. I read one :30 and 3x:10's direct to cam as the spokesperson. I posted them on You Tube and provided a link to view them to the casting director/producer for decision making given they were in Halifax.
Many thanks also to (and I'm sure I will forget some names, please forgive me): Evan, Craig, Alana, Natalie, Elizabeth, John, Dave, Trevor, Christopher, Mike, Steve, Sara, Richard, and all the other cast and crew members who made it such a fun ad enjoyable day.
Stay tuned to your local/national Weather Network tv channel for this one breaking April 28th or there abouts!
Thanks again!
Had a blast shooting a campaign for TIM-BR Mart. To audition for this, 2 days earlier a hand held digital cam recorded me in my basement using a sort of 'handyman-project-in-progress' kind of look/style. I read one :30 and 3x:10's direct to cam as the spokesperson. I posted them on You Tube and provided a link to view them to the casting director/producer for decision making given they were in Halifax.
Many thanks also to (and I'm sure I will forget some names, please forgive me): Evan, Craig, Alana, Natalie, Elizabeth, John, Dave, Trevor, Christopher, Mike, Steve, Sara, Richard, and all the other cast and crew members who made it such a fun ad enjoyable day.
Stay tuned to your local/national Weather Network tv channel for this one breaking April 28th or there abouts!
Thanks again!
Red Hot Poker Tour Red Club standings updated, 1st place!
Looks like I've clinched 1st place with only 2 events left to go before the season ends in 7 days.
With a 4,100 point lead and only 2,000 possible points available to be won, presuming all players point totals have been input/updated and accuruately reflected, I will be seated at the Regional Final table showdown.
This Regional event will see 8 players only, and only the winner of this 8 player game will earn a $1,500 buy in to the World Series of Poker in las Vegas on June 30th.
For more info go to http://www.redhotpokertour.com/ (where you can find me at 4th overall for the Red Hot Poker Tour at the time of this writing) or go directly to the Red Club room (where Red Hot players earn points contributing toward their Overall point total in the Red Hot Poker Tour ranking) at: http://www.redclubroom.com/RHPTRCR/RCR/RegionalLeaderboard2.aspx Look for code name "AKTOR_" (that's me). I mean what other name might have you expected?!!
Final tournament of Champions (top 120 players in Canada) is this coming March 29th for opportunity to win one of 3 additional seats to that $1,500 WSOP event in Vegas!
With a 4,100 point lead and only 2,000 possible points available to be won, presuming all players point totals have been input/updated and accuruately reflected, I will be seated at the Regional Final table showdown.
This Regional event will see 8 players only, and only the winner of this 8 player game will earn a $1,500 buy in to the World Series of Poker in las Vegas on June 30th.
For more info go to http://www.redhotpokertour.com/ (where you can find me at 4th overall for the Red Hot Poker Tour at the time of this writing) or go directly to the Red Club room (where Red Hot players earn points contributing toward their Overall point total in the Red Hot Poker Tour ranking) at: http://www.redclubroom.com/RHPTRCR/RCR/RegionalLeaderboard2.aspx Look for code name "AKTOR_" (that's me). I mean what other name might have you expected?!!
Final tournament of Champions (top 120 players in Canada) is this coming March 29th for opportunity to win one of 3 additional seats to that $1,500 WSOP event in Vegas!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
M.A.D.D. 45 minute feature film -- Auditioned
Very useful and touching project for MADD.
Hope I can land the role of the Dad or the teacher.
Stay tuned.
Hope I can land the role of the Dad or the teacher.
Stay tuned.
Sleep Lab - Audition Short Film
Hilarious short film.
Auditioned for this one this week while receiveng an invote to do so from Greg White, a director of immense passion and creativity who chose me for one of his films 2 years ago called, ANGEL.
On Sleep Lab, I received one page of sides and nothing more.
Upon arriving and being debriefed on the situation and plot I became intrigued. I was then given 3 more pages of dialogue. I almost could NOT stop laughing.
I hope I get called back for this one.
Auditioned for this one this week while receiveng an invote to do so from Greg White, a director of immense passion and creativity who chose me for one of his films 2 years ago called, ANGEL.
On Sleep Lab, I received one page of sides and nothing more.
Upon arriving and being debriefed on the situation and plot I became intrigued. I was then given 3 more pages of dialogue. I almost could NOT stop laughing.
I hope I get called back for this one.
Defining Instincts -- Music Driven Docu-drama shooting Sunday
On location in Cambridge for one final day. 2 more scenes to go.
An incredible project, that continues to grow in support and awareness.
Proceeds to several fantasic cuases around the globe all related to helping bring assistance and awarness to causes presented in the film. The TJ Martell Foundation is only one such example.
Also search for Defining Instioncts on You Tube and My Space for views of several trailers as we follow the journies of several youth and their lives of significant challenges and harsh realities.
Gripping, emotional, super sized energy and incredible performances from all of the Youth involved. Not to mention the music, vision, effort and contributions of the writer/director/visionary Rob Bryton.
Look out LA. Look out France. This is rock N our world!
An incredible project, that continues to grow in support and awareness.
Proceeds to several fantasic cuases around the globe all related to helping bring assistance and awarness to causes presented in the film. The TJ Martell Foundation is only one such example.
Also search for Defining Instioncts on You Tube and My Space for views of several trailers as we follow the journies of several youth and their lives of significant challenges and harsh realities.
Gripping, emotional, super sized energy and incredible performances from all of the Youth involved. Not to mention the music, vision, effort and contributions of the writer/director/visionary Rob Bryton.
Look out LA. Look out France. This is rock N our world!
Libro Financial---Shooting a TV spot tomorrow
Shooting a TV spot and looking forward to it.
8am in Toronto.
Airing in SWO through end of May 2008.
Stay tuned.
8am in Toronto.
Airing in SWO through end of May 2008.
Stay tuned.
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