Today I played a freeroll with a chance to advance to the next stage and compete for a Triton ONE × QQPK Genesis ticket. There were 350 players in the tournament, but unfortunately, I finished in 140th place. I couldn't make it into the top 14.

There were some interesting hands, and for a while, I managed to maintain a decent stack. But poker doesn't always reward you with good cards. In one of the key hands, I picked up AK and hit an ace on the board. Things seemed to be going well, but my opponent completed a straight with KQ, and I lost a large portion of my stack.

This is another reminder of how important it is to consider not only the strength of your own hand but also the possible combinations your opponent could have. Even strong starting hands don't guarantee a win.

I'm not happy with the result today, but tournaments like this provide valuable experience. I'll keep playing, analyzing my mistakes, and moving forward. Next time, I'll definitely try to make it into the top 14! ♠️