So July ended up being pretty good. It started off tremendous then kind of puttered out towards the end. I still ended up making $16.50/hr. averaging 41 hours a week. Not too bad from what I hear. That being said I have already made some goals for the month of August. Here goes:
1) 50 hour weeks. It has been told to me to set a goal each day of how much to win, then stop. I have followed that and been successful. But to make a good living playing these stakes you need to put in volume. So I am alternating the Stop Win goal to play somewhere, make a certain amount, then go to another location. Will probably start playing 6 days a week, too.
2) Maintain $16/hr. $20/hr. would be great but maybe not sustainable.
3) Limit Expenses. This has been a huge leak for me. Oh, I'm up 3 buy ins the last 2 days? Let's eat out! Let's buy some stuff! No more. I'll be happy with what I have until I can move to 2-5.
4) Start exercising. I will spring for a gym membership at UNLV - only $25 a month. Now I just have to use it. The plan is to work out after I wake up, eat, shower, hit the rooms.
5) Take shots at 2-5. The 'roll is close to the imaginary number I need to start taking shots here. If the beginning of the month goes well I'll start towards the end of the month, playing at Bellagio, where I hear the game is softer.
That's all I've thought of for now. I will update here as the month goes along. If you guys can think of any other suggestions don't be shy. Thanks for reading!
sounds good.. gl man. Sounds like if your putting in 40hr a week that should be good.. I mean you do not want to have to work 100 hours a week and have no social life right?
ReplyDeleteThanks Waffles! Unfortunately most of my social life is at the tables.
DeleteNice report, Stump. I definitely think 50 hours a week should be doable. Beats digging ditches, right?
ReplyDeleteDoes that $16.50 an hour count comps? I'm guessing not. So it's really a little more than that. Not bad.
No the $16.50 is without comps. I do get mostly free meals so that definitely helps.
DeleteYou're doing great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carmel!
DeleteI had no idea at the time, but after some detective work I just realized we inadvertently met at Pho on Friday night. Hints :
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(2) Tuna melt at Earl of Sandwich
(3) Str8 flush bonus denied by fucking idiot
Very nice meeting you!
Hahaha! Very nice meeting you, too! Welcome to the (small) readership!
DeleteCongrats on a good month!
ReplyDeleteI would say definitely hit up the Bellagio. I have been profitable at both 1/2 and 2/5. The 2/5 game feels more like a 1/3 game that plays big. I feel that it is a good in between step for the larger 2/5 games at venetian/wynn/aria. Yes there are a bunch of 2/5 grinders but they are easy to spot.
ReplyDeleteMake SURE to do some cardio at the gym. It INSTANTLY makes you feel better, and clears any cobwebs.
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