March 2008 Recap

Cash game net profit = $954.93 (61.23 table hours)
Tournament net profit = -$3.80
Total net profit = $951.13

Online tournament results for March:

Tournaments played = 85 (5 MTTs; 80 SnGs)
ROI = -3.42% (-96.12% in MTTs; 1.14% in SnGs)

I'm fairly happy with my results for the month, but inconsistency in my tournament hours continues to plague me. Fortunately, PokerStars recently implemented a Sit 'N Go Leaderboard that they've dubbed the "Battle of the Planets", and it's really lit a fire under my ass. It's only been 2 days since I learned about it, but I've been playing SnGs like a madman trying to get my name on the top of the list. I think I'm nearing addiction as a result, but I can't say that I mind too much. And though I'm still taking things one tournament (or rather, one decision) at a time, I have to admit that I'm looking forward to seeing my online results for April.

Review of my goals for March:

"1. Play a more structured online poker schedule. This month, I think I'll try to save Wednesday nights for multitable tournaments, Thursday afternoons for cash game play, and Friday afternoons for SnGs."

I tried to stick to the schedule, but I encountered several conflicts, mainly in the form of doctors appointments. I probably did about as well as I could have considering the circumstances, but I really won't have any excuses going forward.

"2. A couple of players in my home game have mentioned the idea of forming our own poker 'Crew' for the purpose of discussing hands, strategies, etc. I need to do my part to see that this idea reaches fruition."

On a whim, I decided to form the "Hampton Roads Poker and Sushi Club" (I'll save that story for another time), and the first 2 meetings were a success in my book. If nothing else, our trips to Atlantic City and Las Vegas should be somewhat more organized from now on.

"3. Seal the deal on the sale of my rental property. I'm scheduled to close at the end of March (fingers securely crossed, of course)."

A big fat A+, baby. It's a hell of a relief to finally be rid of that property (and more importantly, the associated mortgage payment). I just really hope the reduced stress will be reflected in my poker results for April.

Goal for April:

1. I'm gonna keep it simple this month: my singular goal for April is to finish in the top 10 of one of the Battle of the Planets leaderboards.