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Something I've learned..

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  1. K2L55 K2L55 is offline

    Coral Gables, FL
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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 9:25am) in reply to WillisNYC

    Ive learned to ignore what the payout is for any particular tournament. Knowing what 1st pays, when in reality there is a a small chance of getting it, only causes mistakes later on. Only pay attention to how many people left, and your chip stack compared to the blinds/antes (or possibly the avg. stack, although this isn't as important either)
  2. BigMarley4 BigMarley4 is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 9:43am) in reply to no_clue100

    I have learned that my table image can be very different from what I "think" my table image is. This may be elementary to many experienced players but it took me a while to learn. Even when showing down good hands, if you play a lot of pots you won't get a ton of credit when you are aggressive.

    I've learned that slowplaying is overrated at the lower levels. Bet, raise, and re-raise with your good hands. Every donkey thats seen the WSOP thinks check-raising is the most strategic move out there.

    I've also learned that physical activity can let out a lot of the frustration that comes with poker. If you go from big stack to busted in 3 straight bad beats, go for a run, do some pushups, hit the gym, beat up your roommates. You'll feel better about yourself mentally and physically, by taking out your anger.
  3. steely steely is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 10:03am) in reply to TranquilChaos

    I've learned that while I am not gay, if I were herding sheep in a remote part of Wyoming, I would want Adam Small out there with me.

    Great post. Here's mine: I've learned that you have to use your fold equity while you can. I'd rather bust out taking a calculated risk (reraise all in from the small blind vs. that medium stack, etc.) that would put me in the running for a big cash rather than hope and pray that I can double up and stay alive later on, when I am really short....
     
  4. thorladen thorladen is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 10:20am) in reply to steely

    Great post TC

    Ive learned in cash games, to not look to see how Ive been doing, but instead to focus on what I am doing.
     
  5. at_a_2d at_a_2d is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 10:22am) in reply to TranquilChaos

    I learned/am learning that Harrison and Legggggggggy are right. If you're playing well, you'll fold a lot and patience and good luck go together.
  6. NuclearSteve NuclearSteve is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 11:07am) in reply to K2L55

    next page...
  7. timzc1 timzc1 is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 11:24am) in reply to at_a_2d

    control the action--

    "suspicious" small bets from early pos when your draw misses in a multi way on the turn

    can get you a free card + and a few callers.

    --timzc1
  8. NuclearSteve NuclearSteve is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 11:37am) in reply to timzc1

    Goddammit... i'm always the last post-er on the first page and nobody gets to see my great insights.... eff it this time, i'm reposting it..

    I have learned the following:

    1) Middle to low pairs are tough to play in early position when it's late in a tournament. Most of the time, unless you have the stack, lay them down.

    2) Keep pots controlled.

    3) Every bet needs a purpose.

    4) Change gears based on how the table is playing.

    5) Don't overplay unmade hands.

    6) Put opponents on hand "ranges".

    7) Most of the time, UTG limpers just want to see the flop.

    8) On the bubble, take risks by abusing the shorties.

    9) Play tight in the beginning of an MTT. Seeing cheap flops early works out sometimes, but more often than not, your stack will just dwindle and you will need those chips when the blinds get big.

    10) Rerasie the blind stealer late in an MTT when your stack allows it.

    11) What your opponent shows down and how many hands they play allow you to put them on starting hand ranges.

    12) Don't give up, ESPECIALLY when the blinds are big and it's late in a tourney. I've come back to final table when my "M" was 1.

    13) Position + Unopened Pot = Solid Blind Stealing Opportunity

    14) Patience early and middle -- the hands will come.

    oh, and I love BigMarley's post about physical activity and poker... SOOO TRUE!
  9. betbrett betbrett is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 11:53am) in reply to NuclearSteve

    I have learned that when playing a flop you better be asking yourself what am I going to do on the turn if......
  10. AngryTeeTee AngryTeeTee is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 11:58am) in reply to betbrett

    I have learned and accepted that I suck!!!!
  11. 1.21Gigawatts 1.21Gigawatts is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 12:07pm) in reply to TranquilChaos

    I have learned that calling out of curiosity sake alone, even when you know you're beat is NOT a profitable play.

    Amen. It took me months to get out of that habit. "But he could be bluffing..." I used to say.
  12. scout0112 scout0112 is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 12:33pm) in reply to 1.21Gigawatts

    I have learned and accepted TT does indeed suck. ;)
  13. NuclearSteve NuclearSteve is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 12:44pm) in reply to scout0112

    for me it's 99... i've lost more tournaments with it than I care to talk about.
  14. AngryTeeTee AngryTeeTee is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 12:48pm) in reply to scout0112

    And u r a much better man for it sir!!!
  15. Shepstar Shepstar is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 12:56pm) in reply to scout0112

    I've learned to not get caught pushing with AKs early(when there is no need torace) in online mtt's because there is always a donkey out there who simply cant lay down 6-6 through 10-10 no matter how much money they have to get in preflop. I've also learned that the online community is filled with rotten scumbags possessing pre-school maturity levels...
    but posts like this make me realize that you arent all cheating, edge seeking scum -
    great post
     
  16. uup115 uup115 is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 2:14pm) in reply to TranquilChaos

    i learned to play from cash games...so i am not that strong of a tournament player....but i have learned tournament play(ers) is/are very soft cash play(ers)!
  17. Acesfull001 Acesfull001 is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 2:18pm) in reply to gboro780

    TABLE SELECTION!! In cash games. You want the fish, but not a table full chasing everyhand to the river. Or, you'll drive yourself crazy..............
  18. Octan3_ipwnsippin Octan3_ipwnsippin is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 2:28pm) in reply to uup115

    i have learned that JJ does simply not lose when you all in er preflop :)

    EDIT : ive learned that QQ simply DOES NOT WIN no matter how you play it
  19. MuckMe MuckMe is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 2:44pm) in reply to Octan3_ipwnsippin

    I have learned that:
    "It is not money until you cash out" - MuckMe
  20. IVIaximus IVIaximus is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 2:55pm) in reply to MuckMe

    I've learned that only cost 1 bet to see 60% of the cards. A lot more for the other 40%
  21. rivverkiller rivverkiller is offline

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    Mar 3rd, 2006 (3/3/2006 3:19pm) in reply to IVIaximus

    I've learned, thanks to Fox and other posters, bankroll management. just because a donk at .5/1 busts my Aces with K9 suited doesn't mean a donk at 2/4 isn't going to make the same call so don't play up, risking your whole bankroll thinking you can beat them. I also learned, today actually, to stick to what I'm good at. I win playing Sit and Gos and lose playing cash games, so why do i keep trying cash games? stick with what you're good at!!!

    I also learned that TT sucks at poker...j/k
     
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