Jacqueline Britton was chosen as the first recipient of the PLONpower Investment Group’s sponsorship to play in the Wynn Fall Classic $1,600 entry $1 Million GTD NLHE event.

We asked her for her thoughts after she was, unfortunately, knocked out after six hours.  Despite her disappointment, she graciously agreed to share her reflections on the day.

“I was so grateful to have the opportunity to play in the WYNN Fall Classic Main Event last week.  This was the first event sponsored by the new PLON Power investment group.  Seventeen investors pooled their money for the $1,600 buy in and a Power committee selected me to play out of three applicants. 

Other than the summertime, I don’t usually have funds for this type of buy in, so it was an honor to be selected by the committee to play on the behalf of the investors.  For these events net winnings are split 60 percent investors and 40 percent player.

While I’m not happy to say it, the day was challenging.  But I truly believe every poker tournament is a learning and valuable experience.  I’m proud to be involved with Poker League of Nations, an organization that is giving #morewomen the power to play in bigger, better tournaments.

This event is known for a tough field of seasoned pros. Personally, I love playing with professional players versus recreational players.  While you have to prepare yourself for advanced level thinking and moves, I find it more predictable then playing against a casual rec player who has dinner reservations, goes all in for the heck of it with 5-7 off,  and hits a straight.

“I saw quite a few WSOP bracelet winners that I have played with in the past at WSOP, and most of the field seemed like deep-pocketed, loose, experienced players.  

“One interesting thing is that,  for the first two levels, as far as I could tell,  I was the ONLY female in the field.  Lately, it seems there are one or two ladies per table in poker tournaments. But in this event, I could spot none, other than myself.  After level three,  I did see a few other ladies arrive, but at most I counted eight out of 250 entrants.  There were 350 final entries for day 1B with at least 100 of those being $1,600 re-entries (deep pockets).  We definitely need more women in these events

“I consider myself a solid player, but I think these guys pegged me as the “weak player.” They would either fold to my bets or raises, which did not allow me to build a pot when I had a decent hand, or they would re-raise me often to get me to fold.  Seeing as I had a day of non-premium cards, I could not stand up to those re-raises.  My best hand all day was 7-7. 

“I usually don’t play “trap poker,” where you check good holdings, then raise after your opponent bets, because I prefer tight aggressive play. But I tried this method on a couple of hands to see if I could build a decent pot. Sadly, efforts to trap back-fired on me, allowing my opponent to “catch up” with a flush or straight by giving them that free card.   

“I had 7-7 once and lost set over set.  2-2, 3-3 and AQ didn’t hold up. In six hours of play I think I won four hands.  I played my Ax or suited connectors, or face cards,  when I could, but folded many more junk hands of 2-4, 2-7, 9-4, 10-4, J-2, 2-3, and more.   I have gone deep on days like this, where many folds can allow you to bluff in late position as you are viewed as a tight player who folds a lot.  But I don’t recall one opportunity to bluff raise on the button, because there were no unopened pots when it came around to me.  (loose, deep-pocket players). 

“Although I rarely do, I was tempted to re-enter to try to recoup some winnings for my investors, but at the time I was knocked out, a second bullet would be 50 BB, versus the starting 250 BB.  And I was running so bad, I thought “not a good day…” 

“Not cashing in a big event is always a downer that is usually followed by comfort food and cocktails to sooth my trodden heart. But, I look forward to another day in poker where some decent holdings, some decent game theory, and a little luck can carry me further.  

“If you want an opportunity to play a big game like this, join our PLON Power investment group where just one $50 share can qualify you to apply to play and be sponsored into the big game.

“Thank you to the team for giving me this opportunity.  I look forward to sponsoring the other ladies in their dream games.”

Your Lady in the Game,

Jacqueline