Yes, I’ve gone and done it again! I’ve reserved a flight to Vegas and a room at the Rio and I’m buying into Monday’s Limit Shoot-Out. Undetered by my previous failures to win a bracelet, I shall try again.

If you are unfamiliar with what a Shoot-Out is, you are not alone. Which ever side you take on gun control, don’t let it color your feelings about the Shoot-Out format: No Guns Are Involved! Simply put, a Shoot-Out tournament is one where tables aren’t broken and players aren’t moved, until a single player remains at each table. Much like “Mad Max - Thunderdome” - 10 (maybe 11) go in, but only 1 come out. So, at the end of the first day of the shootout, the winners of each table are assigned to new tables, given the same number of chips and left to play day 2. The 3rd day, final table, involves the table winners from day 2, once again, starting the final table with the same number of chips.

Haven’t I learned my lesson yet? No! I’m going to keep playing until it becomes clear that I don’t stand a chance. I want a WSOP Bracelet and my game is Limit and i’m pretty sure the Shoot-Out format is the best for me.

I’ll report in from the tournament and will hopefully have some interviews with the folks from Party Poker and one of the Poker magazines.

Have a great weekend, I intend to!