Almost one year ago I played in the 2005 degree poker chapionship.

Roughly one month ago they announced registration for the 2006 degree poker championship

Today, I found out that I have won another seat and will be playing again this year.

Last year I went out about 58-60th out of my group of 250. This year I hope to improve on that. But, the structure for this year's tournament is somewhat tougher. Its kind of a tripple shootout. You must finish top 20 in your group of 250 and move on - and finish top 20 again in another group of 250 - then beat out everyone to take the title.

If the blind structure is the same as last year then I will have to play a bit more agressively than I did last time. By the time you are into the 3rd hour of play the antes alone can chew up your chips. Still, there is no point it going hard only to bust out in the first level.

At any rate - I'm stoked to play a big live tournament again. It should prove to be fun.

I'll keep everyone updated.

andre