KingBowl - An attempt to become a full-time pro

hhyftrftdr · March 2015

My ears are on fire.

Itsover4u · March 2015

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Interesting set up, good luck to both of you, sure it will work out well.
Posted by LARSON7

Im suprised Larson takes you at face value and actually believes you play this high.

MattBates · March 2015

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In Response to Re: KingBowl - An attempt to become a full-time pro : Im suprised Larson takes you at face value and actually believes you play this high.
Posted by Itsover4u

Maybe he knows who the backer is!

Best of luck OP

BarryGuns · March 2015

Updates?

GaryQQQ · April 2015

On holiday abroad?

Busto?

It's two weeks + since the Uni shut down for the Easter break.

Matt237 · April 2015

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On holiday abroad? Busto? It's two weeks + since the Uni shut down for the Easter break.
Posted by GaryQQQ

Mine shut down Friday.

KingBowl · April 2015

Again apologies for the lack of updates, been revising a bit and grinding a lot. Over the past week I've had a poker friend stay at my place in York, and we've put in some serious grind hours. Mix that with some sun running and I managed to get myself out of some pretty heavy makeup and back in profit again... let's hope it continues

Hope all is well with the followers of this thread and you all had a great Easter

also very sad news about Devilfish

14/03/15: 2.5hrs -£982.15

16/03/15: 3hrs +£762.15

17/03/15: 3hrs -£655.37

19/03/15: 2hrs +£153.34

20/03/15: 2hrs -£66.80

22/03/15: 1hr +£98.74

25/03/15: 4hrs -£965.77

26/03/15: 3hrs +£471.85

27/03/15: 3hrs -£275.72

29/03/15: 2hrs -£242.59

30/03/15: 5hrs +£395.27

31/03/15: 5hrs +£753.10

01/04/15: 7hrs +£497.32

02/04/15: 4hrs -£397.25

04/04/15: 6hrs +£932.33

06/04/15: 3hrs +£197.19

So just over £200 in profit, gonna play a few more sessions and hopefully run well before making another cash out

Graph to date:

Grind setup:

mrsduck · April 2015

Arghhh these numbers make me feel queasy!

Do you get stressed out by all this KingBowl? How do you handle the pressure?

GL!

KingBowl · April 2015

In Response to Re: KingBowl - An attempt to become a full-time pro:

Arghhh these numbers make me feel queasy! Do you get stressed out by all this KingBowl? How do you handle the pressure? GL!
Posted by mrsduck

Not really since I'm backed, my backer is always willing to send me more money if I downswing so there's not much pressure, always tilting to run bad but it never affects my general mood or anything which is nice

but yeah when i think about certain pots in terms of real things like drinks and meals it's pretty crazy money. Ty for support gl to you too

JJJOHNSON · April 2015

Nice Stuff KingBowl, was playing same table as you when one of the fun players decided to jam 100bbs with J3 s into your 3 bet with JJ, was it an easy call for you with some read that he was tilted or slightly easier due to being backed? Vs an unknown I'd have tended towards folding as there are better spots but versus this particular player who I have previous was defo a snap call. Glad to see jacks hold but sad to see the table break. Keep running good gl

JJJOHNSON · April 2015

Nice Stuff KingBowl, was playing same table as you when one of the fun players decided to jam 100bbs with J3 s into your 3 bet with JJ, was it an easy call for you with some read that he was tilted or slightly easier due to being backed? Vs an unknown I'd have tended towards folding as there are better spots but versus this particular player who I have previous was defo a snap call. Glad to see jacks hold but sad to see the table break. Keep running good gl

KingBowl · April 2015

In Response to Re: KingBowl - An attempt to become a full-time pro:

Nice Stuff KingBowl, was playing same table as you when one of the fun players decided to jam 100bbs with J3 s into your 3 bet with JJ, was it an easy call for you with some read that he was tilted or slightly easier due to being backed? Vs an unknown I'd have tended towards folding as there are better spots but versus this particular player who I have previous was defo a snap call. Glad to see jacks hold but sad to see the table break. Keep running good gl
Posted by JJJOHNSON

Hi Johnson yeah I remember that hand well, one of the biggest pots I've won! I had a note that he opened piled T4s for 100bb so I knew he was capable of going nuts , plus I had been 3 betting him a lot that session and imagine he was getting tired of it so yeah couldn't have been in better shape lol

such a gift! hope things have been going well for you

TimmyRaRa · April 2015

Nice to see your back bud and good luck.

BigBluster · April 2015

This thread is horribly addictive. It reminds me of a horror film where the young hero goes searching a haunted house in the dark - I hope that you don't end up with your entrails splattered against a wall.

Keep the updates coming.

MonkeyGLB · April 2015

Hi Kingbowl

I admire anyone who gives professional playing a go and I wish you the very best of luck.

Sorry but I am going to talk about Money Management (the boring side of poker !!!!)

I have played for many years part time and received a good income from it. I left the game because of work for around 5 years and is slowing getting back into it.

From seeing many players come and go over the years, my main advice is the importance of money management. When I was playing as a part time professional I made sure that I had seperate accounts for poker to my other incomes because of the execptional differences in spending. i.e. most people with "normal" jobs, get a wage, put some in a "bills account" and the rest in a "spending account". The problem was that I was staking more than my monthly spending amount on a daily basis, so keeping the funds seperate kept a good perspective over things and just be strict and draw a monthly allowance from your poker funds. I found this helped control the financial swings of poker without hitting the personal wallet.

I have seen so many players leave the game because they busted out from a bad swing and couldnt finance a return.

Also have a good realisation of you target income (mine used to be £1000 per month), then let the funds grow and pay yourself a bonus as and when the bankroll allows.

Just some advice and all the best ...

Gary

KingBowl · April 2015

In Response to Re: KingBowl - An attempt to become a full-time pro:
Hi Kingbowl I admire anyone who gives professional playing a go and I wish you the very best of luck. Sorry but I am going to talk about Money Management (the boring side of poker !!!!) I have played for many years part time and received a good income from it. I left the game because of work for around 5 years and is slowing getting back into it. From seeing many players come and go over the years, my main advice is the importance of money management. When I was playing as a part time professional I made sure that I had seperate accounts for poker to my other incomes because of the execptional differences in spending. i.e. most people with "normal" jobs, get a wage, put some in a "bills account" and the rest in a "spending account". The problem was that I was staking more than my monthly spending amount on a daily basis, so keeping the funds seperate kept a good perspective over things and just be strict and draw a monthly allowance from your poker funds. I found this helped control the financial swings of poker without hitting the personal wallet. I have seen so many players leave the game because they busted out from a bad swing and couldnt finance a return. Also have a good realisation of you target income (mine used to be £1000 per month), then let the funds grow and pay yourself a bonus as and when the bankroll allows. Just some advice and all the best ... Gary
Posted by MonkeyGLB

Hi Gary, thanks for taking the time out to write this post , your advice seems really sound especially coming from someone who has first hand experience, I will definitely take it onboard! At the moment I am playing backed which helps a lot with the financial risks as I am not putting up any of my own money, but when I come to playing solo I will definitely follow your advice! Thanks again and gl !

KingBowl · April 2015

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Nice to see your back bud and good luck.
Posted by TimmyRaRa

Thanks man hope all is well , been following your thread too so gl!

KingBowl · April 2015

In Response to Re: KingBowl - An attempt to become a full-time pro:

This thread is horribly addictive. It reminds me of a horror film where the young hero goes searching a haunted house in the dark - I hope that you don't end up with your entrails splattered against a wall. Keep the updates coming.
Posted by BigBluster

Haha interesting post, I hope so too! Thanks a lot and will do!

KingBowl · April 2015

Few interesting hands vs regs:

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
troyg	Small blind		£1.00	£1.00	£193.10
KingBowl	Big blind		£2.00	£3.00	£263.15
	Your hole cards	A 2
xxx	Raise		£6.00	£9.00	£186.00
troyg	Call		£5.00	£14.00	£188.10
KingBowl	Raise		£22.00	£36.00	£241.15
xxx	Call		£18.00	£54.00	£168.00
troyg	Fold
Flop
		5 2 5
KingBowl	Check
xxx	Check
Turn
		7
KingBowl	Check
xxx	Bet		£30.00	£84.00	£138.00
KingBowl	Call		£30.00	£114.00	£211.15
River
		K
KingBowl	Check
xxx	All-in		£138.00	£252.00	£0.00
KingBowl	Call		£138.00	£390.00	£73.15
KingBowl	Show	A 2
xxx	Show	A Q
KingBowl	Win	Two Pairs, 5s and 2s	£388.20		£461.35

KingBowl · April 2015

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
style2737	Small blind		£1.50	£1.50	£298.50
launder	Big blind		£3.00	£4.50	£328.72
	Your hole cards	K A
xxx	Raise		£6.00	£10.50	£319.17
lucklessr	Fold
KingBowl	Raise		£18.00	£28.50	£425.40
style2737	Fold
launder	Fold
xxx	Call		£12.00	£40.50	£307.17
Flop
		4 10 5
xxx	Check
KingBowl	Check
Turn
		3
xxx	Bet		£24.00	£64.50	£283.17
KingBowl	Call		£24.00	£88.50	£401.40
River
		Q
xxx	Bet		£66.38	£154.88	£216.79
KingBowl	Call		£66.38	£221.26	£335.02
xxx	Show	8 6
KingBowl	Show	K A
KingBowl	Win	Ace high	£219.46		£554.48

KingBowl · April 2015

vs an aggro player

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
KingBowl	Small blind		£1.00	£1.00	£479.80
xxx	Big blind		£2.00	£3.00	£345.19
	Your hole cards	J J
troyg	Fold
B1tFiat	Fold
chad1992	Fold
launder	Fold
KingBowl	Raise		£5.00	£8.00	£474.80
xxx	Raise		£8.00	£16.00	£337.19
KingBowl	Raise		£24.00	£40.00	£450.80
xxx	Call		£20.00	£60.00	£317.19
Flop
		5 5 7
KingBowl	Bet		£42.00	£102.00	£408.80
xxx	Raise		£186.00	£288.00	£131.19
KingBowl	All-in		£408.80	£696.80	£0.00
xxx	All-in		£131.19	£827.99	£0.00
KingBowl	Unmatched bet		£133.61	£694.38	£133.61
KingBowl	Show	J J
xxx	Show	9 9
Turn
		9
River
		3
xxx	Win	Full House, 9s and 5s	£692.58		£692.58

KingBowl · April 2015

And biggest gift so far from a player who I'd seen jam 104s for 100bb pre flop. Such a sweat OTT though!

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
JJJOHNSON	Small blind		£2.00	£2.00	£228.50
canyquit	Big blind		£4.00	£6.00	£478.20
	Your hole cards	J J
style2737	Fold
Hawky	Fold
xxx	Raise		£8.00	£14.00	£446.30
KingBowl	Raise		£24.00	£38.00	£685.80
JJJOHNSON	Fold
canyquit	Fold
xxx	All-in		£446.30	£484.30	£0.00
KingBowl	Call		£430.30	£914.60	£255.50
xxx	Show	3 J
KingBowl	Show	J J
Flop
		6 9 7
Turn
		8
River
		2
KingBowl	Win	Pair of Jacks	£912.80		£1168.30

KingBowl · April 2015

Update:

07/04/15: 4hrs +£293.84

So don't think I'll be able to play much over the next week, going to centre parcs with the fam and gf, will bring my laptop and may be able to find a few grind hours, will update if I do

Just over £700 in profit now so going to do my second chop with backer of £789.98, so £394.99 each, which is nice, little step towards my September goal

Total profit: £888.28/£5000

devil_tear · April 2015

Hi Kingbowl, I'm a little late to the party but just wanted to wish you the best of luck! Your screen name looks familiar ( i'm mainly an MTT player) which means we've probably gone to war at some point

I could never do what you do with the backing - but if it works for you then I say do it.

Enjoy Center Parks and look forward to some more updates, especially your opinion of the 400nl game on Sky.

KingBowl · April 2015

In Response to Re: KingBowl - An attempt to become a full-time pro:

Hi Kingbowl, I'm a little late to the party but just wanted to wish you the best of luck! Your screen name looks familiar ( i'm mainly an MTT player) which means we've probably gone to war at some point I could never do what you do with the backing - but if it works for you then I say do it. Enjoy Center Parks and look forward to some more updates, especially your opinion of the 400nl game on Sky.
Posted by devil_tear

Hi devil, yeahh I think we've played together, maybe in a Sunday tournament sometime. Thanks for the support, 400nl doesn't run that often , when it does the games are always good and fun to play! We'll see over the next few months how I do!

IDONKCALLU · April 2015

geeeeeeeez i wanna play guys like that 3rd player all the time he should be 1st name on your find a player list wtf was he doing hahahaha

KingBowl · April 2015

Hi all, just a quick update.

Back from centre parcs, had basically no internet and no time to play, but had a fantastic time there. I have my final year exams coming up in a few weeks so poker will be on the back burner until around June, will try and play a bit and update this thread too. Big shout out to one of my good friends Cillian Berragan (the guy who was staying with me last week) for shipping the UKSPC main event , about time he won something!

Gl at the tables!

samantha25 · April 2015

Can you send your backer my way, for my Fri nite spew sessions?

Seriously tho, GL with it... best to have a crack at it now while you're still young and have no ties/family commitments.

Growing up sucks, I know this (and still haven't) so have fun while you can.

KingBowl · June 2015

Good evening all!

So it's been a while! Exam period was incredibly tough, spent 12 hours a day in the library and had absolutely no time for poker. However it was all worth it, and I'm happy to say I'm graduating with a 2.1 in Economics

In terms of poker, the past week has been great, been on a heater and managed to win 2.7K (which i get half of). Got back from uni yesterday, so today has been my first day of full time grinding, put in 7 hours already - the tables were fantastic - may play later. One of the most swingy days I've had, i was 2K in the red at one point but manage to sun run a 500nl table to end up £150 in profit - what a life right.

I hope to keep this blog updated daily since I'll be aiming for at least 5 hours a day every day - hopefully more!

Hope all is well with the followers of this blog, gl at the tables!

Total profit: £2,238.28/£5000

TimmyRaRa · June 2015

Good to hear your well Kingbowl and good to see ya back grinding good luck on the tables

KingBowl - An attempt to become a full-time pro

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