Sorry for the late update, but at the end of February I played in the LAPC $10k main event as a result of my Ad Tech poker tourney win. While fun was had I once again did not get past the first day. Even though it was my 3rd such major tournament I think I played a bit too tentative early and got in a big pot early where the other guy got lucky and I couldn’t get away from my King high straight on the river (He has broadway). I started to play better on the short stack and lasted late into the evening but I did not get the cards when I needed them to get through the day. I went out after spiking an Ace on the turn with A-8 with an opened straight draw and going all in thinking my Ace was good (I only had about 7k in chips left after starting with 20k so I had to make a move). Turns out the player to my right had Aces Up and I did not hit my straight on the river. Oh well, I hope to be back at a major again soon because I think I have the potential to do well and I do love the structures and the challenge.
One positive of the trip was I got to visit and play at the Commerce Casino in LA. If there is a finer venue for poker, I have not seen one. They had more poker tables and games going on then anywhere I have ever seen, including any Vegas casino. All levels, stakes and mix of games. The also seemed to run the floor very well and had food service, massage therapists, and cocktail waitresses running around to serve you. When I am back in LA I will be certain to visit there again.