Looking back on the year, I can't help but tote up my winnings (and losses) while playing poker on the iPhone. The good news is that I'm richer than I was earlier this year. The bad news is that those are still virtual dollars.
In the summer 2009 issue of iPhone Life magagazine, my article bragged about being $300,000 ahead in Texas Hold'Em. I'd never played the game before I started playing on my iPhone, so I thought that wasn't bad.
Then an iTunes upgrade wiped out all my data, and I had to start at the Garage again, with no bankroll. I felt like a lot of people this year that way.
But I'm happy to report that my game has rebounded, and before the holidays I went over the $9,000,000 mark. Christmas morning I topped $10 million with a $1.25 million dollar payday in Dubai.
Given the number of games I've played, the improvement might be expected. But I've still averaged over $15,000 in winnings per game, even with the entry fees subtracted.
But before I get too self-congratulatory, I guess I should try playing against real people sometime, with real money...
What games are you playing?
What games are you playing? Have you tried alternatives to Apple's holdem?
Apple's Texas Hold'Em
I haven't looked for another poker game, but worked on amassing wealth in the Apple version. I'm surprised it hasn't been updated in all the time I've played. Let me know if you come across a better poker game. I might want to learn a different variation, such as 5-card stud (if that's even being played anymore...).
I purchased World Series of
I purchased World Series of Poker app, but haven't had chance to try it.