Poker discussion thread... - Page 5

Mark · 08-02-2008, 02:47

Fingers crossed.

killerkebab · 08-02-2008, 02:51

Not working for me on the other hand, I can't seem to find a decent way to play. I tend to fold 70-80% of hands and whilst I don't lose much money, I don't make much either... how do you guys play?

Grandad · 08-02-2008, 02:59

3 left

rotty 73k
2nd 37k
3rd 12k

Grandad · 08-02-2008, 03:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by killerkebab

Not working for me on the other hand, I can't seem to find a decent way to play. I tend to fold 70-80% of hands and whilst I don't lose much money, I don't make much either... how do you guys play?

what are you playing , cash , STT , MTT ?

killerkebab · 08-02-2008, 03:40

Sit down cash table thing, small stakes (£0.05/£0.10). I'm afraid to go into higher tables. Put in £10 into the program and went to see how well I can do.

Grandad · 08-02-2008, 03:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by killerkebab

Sit down cash table thing, small stakes (£0.05/£0.10)

cash games are bad for a new player , STTs are best bet

but in cash play tight but play aggressive when u have the cards ( mixing a bit of slow playing in so you don't become obvious ) , position is all important

Grandad · 08-02-2008, 03:43

won the tournament, heads up took 45 mins

3 times was 10-1 chip leader and twice went behind before winning it for $622.50

Mark · 08-02-2008, 03:56

Nice. I guess that'll cover several more 'rolex' then.

killerkebab · 09-02-2008, 02:51

I decided to try an STT with £1 buy in, 10 player tournament, top 3 places pay out.
Knocked out in fourth place... not too bad for a first tournament, few tips needed though (if you don't mind

)

I played a total 30 hands (ish), and I think I must have folded about 25 pre-flop. Every time the flop came down I thought I was right to fold because whoever won the pot had better than I did (had I stayed in long enough to see the flop, if that makes sense).

When I finally did decide to play a hand it ended up costing me chips and eventually, the tournament :/

Grandad · 09-02-2008, 02:55

basically your play sounds fine, there is a natural variance due to luck which you will not notice over a few games

the only other thing to learn as a beginner is that position is massively important

steal in late position but don't enter a pot from an early position unless you are prepared to call a raise

raise or fold are nearly always better plays than call

08-02-2008, 02:51	#42
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	Not working for me on the other hand, I can't seem to find a decent way to play. I tend to fold 70-80% of hands and whilst I don't lose much money, I don't make much either... how do you guys play? __________________

08-02-2008, 03:40	#45
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	Sit down cash table thing, small stakes (£0.05/£0.10). I'm afraid to go into higher tables. Put in £10 into the program and went to see how well I can do. __________________

09-02-2008, 02:51	#49
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	I decided to try an STT with £1 buy in, 10 player tournament, top 3 places pay out. Knocked out in fourth place... not too bad for a first tournament, few tips needed though (if you don't mind ) I played a total 30 hands (ish), and I think I must have folded about 25 pre-flop. Every time the flop came down I thought I was right to fold because whoever won the pot had better than I did (had I stayed in long enough to see the flop, if that makes sense). When I finally did decide to play a hand it ended up costing me chips and eventually, the tournament :/ __________________

08-02-2008, 02:47	#41
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Fingers crossed.

08-02-2008, 02:59	#43
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	3 left rotty 73k 2nd 37k 3rd 12k

08-02-2008, 03:43	#47
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	won the tournament, heads up took 45 mins 3 times was 10-1 chip leader and twice went behind before winning it for $622.50

08-02-2008, 03:56	#48
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Nice. I guess that'll cover several more 'rolex' then.

09-02-2008, 02:55	#50
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	basically your play sounds fine, there is a natural variance due to luck which you will not notice over a few games the only other thing to learn as a beginner is that position is massively important steal in late position but don't enter a pot from an early position unless you are prepared to call a raise raise or fold are nearly always better plays than call