The Challenge

I'm back on the grind today after a small break for exams.

As the year is nearing to an end lots of players find themselves in a late rush to hit a milestone before 23:59 on 31/12/2011. Sadly I am also one of the grinders who has not planned the run in to year end very well.

Here are the cliffs:

Target: 300,000 VPPs
Current: 271,024 VPPs
Required: 28,976
Time Limit: 17 Days
VPPs per day: 1,704
Bankroll: $1,800
Level: 50NL-100NL
Tables: 16-24
Hours per day: 8-11.5
Milestone Value: $2,800
Obstacles: Xmas

Now I know what people will be saying... 'move up you nit'.

I have not deposited any cash into poker since July 2010 (except for deposit bonuses) and would need to if I wanted to play higher. Not depositing is one thing that I am quite proud about and a goal of mine is to never deposit money into poker ever again apart from if I have to join a new site or for deposit bonuses. Due to cash outs my current roll is pretty low and will only let me grind up to nl100 unless I make some winnings. Another issue is that nl200 is known as the place where dreams go to die and I would like to avoid that level until January as it is pretty tough.

This will mean a tough grind of 8-11.5 hours depending on how many tables and which level I choose. I will probably mix tables from NL50 and NL100. My main problem whether to increase my tables from 16. My game deteriorates a little with each table that I add above 16 and I don't want to start playing really badly. Every time there is a milestone hand promo I push to between 20 and 24 tables and I usually lose money. I find 16 tables perfect for game.

The other problem is nights out that I have planned over the Xmas period. So far there are 3 booked with 2 potentials. I will have to juggle these as I don't want to miss out on the bonus as it is my holiday in Jan to one of the Canary Islands :D. This one is gonna be close. I better get on the tables right now.

GL