For the newbies, I’m trying to turn $0 into $10,000 on Betsson, and it’s not going so well. I’ve done OK in freerolls, but whenever I get the chance to hit the tables, I’ve only got enough for one buy-in.

For example, I cashed in a freeroll yesterday, bringing my balance up to $0.84, enough to sit down at the $0.02/$0.04 no-limit hold ‘em tables.

I play a couple of hands to move down to 68 cents. Then I raise minimum with K-Q out of position (a questionable play).

Like that — one three-outer later — I’m back to the freerolls. I’ve got two chances to make the money each night, and it’s getting a little frustrating, especially considering it takes about five hours to cash in one of those things. During that time, I could be making hundreds in real cash — but I’m committed to this challenge.

Also, I’m trying to get a freeroll together for readers of this blog — and maybe it will help me in my quest. If you have the time, don’t be afraid to drop by Betsson and say hello, I’m tonypoker13.