Peking Duck Attracts Much Interest

After a month of solid volume, I shipped 6 figures in a live tournament in Adelaide. I lost two flips after doing a deal three handed. After the deal my AK lost to 10's and my AQ got re-shipped on by KJ and a King flopped. Heads up I had 20-30 bbs, but Octavian was too good and was a deserved champion. This backs up his 200k + score in the SCOOP and last years ANZPT final table 3rd place finish after getting it in with 96% equity. A special mention goes to Ian Parnell for a really well deserved run. He played exceptionally and I couldn't be happier for Ian.

By far this is my best tournament result. I was happy with my composure throughout the whole tournament. Having a lot of chips can put some people on a lesser known form of tilt. I stuck to my game plan and adjusted as necessary. I researched players the night before when tables where drawn. I tried to get a feel for how each person would react to the money jumps and if possible hands that they had played and had been reported in other live and online tournaments.

My preparation was excellent. I put in good volume over January. I won a satellite into the Aussie Millions 1st go. I played some high stakes 25-50 PLO in the Mahogany at Crown, felt comfortable but lost some. January was break even after winning a couple of mtt's online. I had to direct buy in through the Pokerstars client for Adelaide ANZPT and I stayed with friends who won packages which included Intercontinental accommodation.

Once I had the chip lead I stuck to a routine. I rested. I had breakfast by the pool and went for a massage before the start of each days play. I had never been so relaxed before a final table. I reviewed hands with my peers. I asked for advice going into the next day and integrated what was said into my view of how the game was being played. It was a big disadvantage having Octavian to my direct left on the final table, however the way the table was, we were both able to navigate without too many big clashes. I by no means played perfectly and was learning and adjusting as the tournament progressed.