It’s that special time of year.  Every card player’s Christmas.  The Rio is handing out bundles of cash and with the perfect mix of skill and luck I just may get some of it. 

If by some chance I don’t hit something big in the next six weeks, it won’t be for lack of trying.  I live about 15 minutes from the Rio, but I’ll be setting up camp in the convention center through mid-July.  I’ve probably glanced at the schedule over 100 times in the past 5 months, but I haven’t really mapped out exactly what I’ll be playing yet.  This is, of course, because I get so excited that I black out every time I try.  The WSOP staff seems to have done a real good job this year and I think I’m excited about every single day of tournaments.  If there should be an off day, you’ll find me at the cash tables at the Rio or Bellagio, and maybe even some satties over there.  Bottom line: I’m amped.  I’m feeling good, I’m playing well, and I’m putting in a ton of hours.  If I don’t hit something decent, it can only be because God hates me.  But with this mojo, even He might have a tough time getting in the way.

This week’s schedule:

Monday - $1,500 No Limit Hold’em

Tuesday - $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Shootout

Tuesday - $1,500 2-7 Triple Draw

Wednesday - $1,500 No Limit Hold’em

Thursday - $1,500 Pot Limit Hold’em

Friday - $1,500 No Limit Hold’em

Saturday - $1,000 No Limit Hold’em

Saturday - $1,500 No Limit 2-7 Single Draw

Sunday – Rehab Party at the Hard Rock, then day 2 of whichever Saturday event I’m still in