| Posted by: boazatberea at February 6, 2008, 5:49 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
You might want to consider playing strong hands and near nuts! I suggest that you move you limits to a higher level, perhaps 2-4 or 5-10. But only if your bankroll allows. DON'T over extend
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| Posted by: BM0529 at February 6, 2008, 5:25 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
I've noticed how horrific the play is there whenever I return home on acation etc. compared to the casinos in my home state. I think its because the players you're seeing in AC are often there on acation or simply don't get to play live games ery much outside of their home ones, so they play alot of hands and play ery loose....they also probably arent as good since they play less.....the solution is exactly what previous posters have said....adjust to the game...when I'm playing at a "donkless" table I raise with good hands pre-flop and bluff more often...in AC I'm more inclined to let players walk into mistakes..if I get K-K or A-A and there's 3 or 4 going to the flop I'll limp and let some idiot fall into the trap because more often than not their all going to call your 10-12$ raise anyway once they've thrown in 2....no reason to blow that extra 10 bucks to get sucked out on. And NEVER BLUFF....you aren't going to bluff an idiot out of the pot, if the board is A-K-Q-J-2 he'll call you down w... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Effexor at February 5, 2008, 5:30 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
1/2 NL live is NOT equivalent to 1/2 online. Period.
The smallest tables you can normally find live is 1/2 so you'll get all the really bad players here, where online they are in the micro stakes.
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| Posted by: Aleeki at February 5, 2008, 3:29 am | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
A little off topic.....and sorry to hijack this thread but....
Why is it do you think that when I play $1/$2 NL at the casino I come away a big winner every time, but when I play the same game online, it feels like I am out of my depth?
Am i subconsiously playing looser online? Or is it too easy to click call? I try and play the same way but don't seem to have anywhere near the success online as I do at the Casino....
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| Posted by: NoWuckingFurries at February 4, 2008, 7:32 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by 38special
you have to adapt to these kind of tables, ppl dont go to the casino to fold.
try this on for size:
semi loose preflop, super tight post flop. you'll always get paid off cause you give the illusion of being loose. all your trying to do is make a hand, with any two cards cause when you do your going to take down a huge pot and offset all the money you dumped preflop trying to make that great hand.
if you play tag you'll have to be able to get off a hand. but simply playing premium hands is not the best line is a loose fast paced game with big pots. suited connectors and pp's go up in alue.
I've found this advice quite useful for ring games, as I irtually always played tournies before - thanks!
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| Posted by: 38special at January 18, 2008, 4:51 am | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
you have to adapt to these kind of tables, ppl dont go to the casino to fold.
try this on for size:
semi loose preflop, super tight post flop. you'll always get paid off cause you give the illusion of being loose. all your trying to do is make a hand, with any two cards cause when you do your going to take down a huge pot and offset all the money you dumped preflop trying to make that great hand.
if you play tag you'll have to be able to get off a hand. but simply playing premium hands is not the best line is a loose fast paced game with big pots. suited connectors and pp's go up in alue.
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| Posted by: theWizard-50 at January 15, 2008, 11:35 am | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
if it's live play that you're talking about then any time you have an all-in situation ask your opponet if he'd like to run it two or three times to reduce your ariance
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| Posted by: killerrat at January 10, 2008, 4:26 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
tight aggressive? need to learn passive aggressive. see the problem here is you forced the issue. Like throwing dynomie in a lake to go fishing. Sometimes it doesn't end up in the lake and the fish has no choices.
You can only put the blame on yourself here. If these NL table are making you mad. Then it is time to change the betting structure for the cards will be the same but your concept of poker will change.
Go to a limit table and learn the art of drawing to a hand. This will gain you much needed experience and the answers you seek.
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| Posted by: zidane10 at December 25, 2007, 3:04 am | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
I was starting to feel like that too for a while but I started analyzing my table first and then decided what kind of style I would use... wether I would bluff or not depending if it was tight or loose.
I also understand what you mean by sensing weakness and betting out and still getting called, I have some trouble reading rookie players too because when they "check" you think they are weak and suddenly they call. I think if they call, just give up on the bluff as they're more likely to call you down anyway.
So, I think you should still use your tight-aggressive style of play, it's simply the best style.
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| Posted by: Tobmeister at December 16, 2007, 12:52 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
After a while of playing stakes like these it is easy to start thinking that fishy donktards are hunting you down and will always draw out on you. When i get to this point i say to myself 'donks=profit, and they are easier to beat!'
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| Posted by: cajinstorm at December 12, 2007, 12:29 am | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
I just play solid Tight poker at the tables in borgata. The players there are ery loose (and mostly drunk) it's easy to make a few bucks. They do call with garbage but that's a good thing.
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| Posted by: TheDoc at December 10, 2007, 11:32 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by PoochMasterFlex
im tired of playing tight aggressive and getting drawn out on or sensing weakness and betting and i get called with third best pair or the third best possible hand.
Y'know I play at $10NL with 5c/10c blinds and have the same problem .
Seriously, It used to bother me but I have learnt now that bad beats happen - you cant avoid them. But if you are playing correctly, the odds are usually on your side and in the long run this counts for a lot. So you want them to call. I relish them calling. Go ahread buddy, add to my account. However bankroll management is the key - play well within yr bankroll, the loss a single buy in should hardly cause you to blink.
Also, although tight agressive is my modus operandi I often mix it up depending on the circumstances. If the table is tight and timid its quite fun to loosen-up and be aggressive. If the whole table is crazy, I tend to play like a rock. I hardly think about it now - just c... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: jeffred1111 at December 6, 2007, 3:11 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
Loose, bad players = more profit = more ariance since said players will take sucker odds more often nd you'll see more rivers.
Be sure you have the BR or this kind of game can ery well be unbeatable by you because of it's high ariance nature.
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| Posted by: Mooronic at December 5, 2007, 2:22 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by PoochMasterFlex
at these tables in AC the play is so terrible, im tired of playing tight aggressive and getting drawn out on or sensing weakness and betting and i get called with third best pair or the third best possible hand.
From now on I'm playing like a rock, if you have any other advice than let me know. thanks
The play can be horrible - it depends on when and where you go. You can often get in and out of certain pots cheap using position and can put on the illusion of being looser than you really are - which will allow you to get paid off when you hit the monster. It CAN be frustrating when a meager profit grinded out over hours can play can be wiped away - but just play ABC poker (advanced play is useless against beginners) and you'll be fine for the most part.
Keep in mind that the rake will over time eat your profit at 1/2. I prefer the daily tournies - the play is generally soft and you can get a nice advantage by learni... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: ellisman7 at December 4, 2007, 11:56 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by WildBullshark
Game selection is ery important, the games with larger average pots and flop iewing percentages are usually the best. Nothing better than sitting down at a juicy $1/2 game with the 80 years olds with retirement money or the people who just had a bad day at work...ahaha.
Moving to Higher Limits? It really depends, I wouldn't suggest moving up limits unless you can consistently beat the limit your bankroll is allowing you to play at right now. Even if the game looks good, if your bankroll can't take the hit, don't do it unless you are extremely confident you can win with ery little risk. Also, it is important to note that if you can make more money one night playing 1/2 than 2/5 (or whatever the next highest game spread is) then you should play the 1/2.
If you are truly playing good and getting your money in good in most situations, the cards will even out and you will eventually be able to play higher limits.
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| Posted by: Boltneck at December 4, 2007, 6:54 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
Quote: Originally Posted by PoochMasterFlex
From now on I'm playing like a rock, if you have any other advice than let me know. thanks
The problem with that approach is that you'll soon get found out (if you are playing against even half decent player). The likely result will be that you won't get paid off when you hit a monster, and will still suffer the beats when someone hits something they never should have chased. Stick with TAG, if you are playing solidly the luck will even out in the long run.
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| Posted by: WildBullshark at December 4, 2007, 3:45 am | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
Game selection is ery important, the games with larger average pots and flop iewing percentages are usually the best. Nothing better than sitting down at a juicy $1/2 game with the 80 years olds with retirement money or the people who just had a bad day at work...ahaha.
Moving to Higher Limits? It really depends, I wouldn't suggest moving up limits unless you can consistently beat the limit your bankroll is allowing you to play at right now. Even if the game looks good, if your bankroll can't take the hit, don't do it unless you are extremely confident you can win with ery little risk. Also, it is important to note that if you can make more money one night playing 1/2 than 2/5 (or whatever the next highest game spread is) then you should play the 1/2.
If you are truly playing good and getting your money in good in most situations, the cards will even out and you will eventually be able to play higher limits.
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| Posted by: PoochMasterFlex at December 3, 2007, 6:22 pm | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
I won 1000 bucks playing 1 2 no limit at borgata but they were playing like real poker players that night
Cant seem to find a better table. Do i have to move to higher limits?
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| Posted by: FrrrRRRRunKUS at December 3, 2007, 4:18 am | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
You almost have to play like a rock at those tables. Too many people willing to call with nothing. I find the best tables I have played at have been the ones I have opened. I play at the Borgata usually.
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| Posted by: PoochMasterFlex at December 3, 2007, 2:41 am | | Topic: 1$ 2$ no limit Forum: Card Chat |
at these tables in AC the play is so terrible, im tired of playing tight aggressive and getting drawn out on or sensing weakness and betting and i get called with third best pair or the third best possible hand.
From now on I'm playing like a rock, if you have any other advice than let me know. thanks
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