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  1. chytwn73 chytwn73 is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 5:42pm)

    I plan on playing in 555 tomorrow in Indiana and would appreciate any advice that that would help this wsop 1st timer out....thank you!!
  2. jdbunchOSU jdbunchOSU is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 5:42pm) in reply to chytwn73

    don't wear sunglasses
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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 5:44pm) in reply to jdbunchOSU

    win showdowns
     
  4. chytwn73 chytwn73 is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 5:48pm) in reply to squid300

    ok...other than the obv. just looking for serious advice guys,thanks again!!
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  5. Wein Wein is offline Sunday Millionaire

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 5:49pm) in reply to chytwn73

     
    Originally Posted by chytwn73 View Post

    ok...other than the obv. just looking for serious advice guys,thanks again!!

    What kind of serious advice do you expect to get for such a general question?

    Maybe give us details about structure, expected field size, your actual live experience...
     
  6. smcrawford2 smcrawford2 is offline The Decision Tree

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 5:56pm) in reply to chytwn73

    people will fold AKo from the bb to a 8bb open shove from teh cutoff at the final table.
     
  7. chytwn73 chytwn73 is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 5:59pm) in reply to Wein

    10,000 starting chips 45 min blinds, the field today was about 1400 for the 345 buy in and i have no live tournament experience....except for playing in home games.
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  8. poumi554 poumi554 is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:06pm) in reply to chytwn73

    Dont be scared!!! The players are not worthy of your fear: ) For the most part...
  9. UhhMee UhhMee is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:08pm) in reply to chytwn73

     
    Originally Posted by chytwn73 View Post

    10,000 starting chips 45 min blinds, the field today was about 1400 for the 345 buy in and i have no live tournament experience....except for playing in home games.

    45 minute blind levels is pretty quick, so I'd just keep in mind as you got deeper into ante's that it's more a turbo than anything, so keep stealing and stay active. gl.
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  10. jdbunchOSU jdbunchOSU is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:11pm) in reply to UhhMee

    people will generally get it in lighter then you'd expect, so if you got a hand that's pretty strong, don't be afraid to get it in when someone is not going to lay something down(i.e your AK v his Ax), build your stack before those antes hit and steal your way to the final table
  11. macdaddymague macdaddymague is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:14pm) in reply to UhhMee

    45 mins+10k stack+antes=Turbo?????????????????

    The first event at last I heard was 1522+472 alternates!!!!!!!!!!! Thats just nuts. $100k first prize for a $345 buyin live is pretty insane!!!!!!!!!

    Also when it gets later in the tourny and you raise and someone asks how old you are, make sure you say 25, cuz then, they shove over the top!!!!!! Happened to me last year. I raised my 1st hand at a new table (had 20k), folds all the way to the BB, I was in the CO, he asks how old I was, I say ummm, 25, "ok" he says, "im all in", I then ask, "how old are you" he says, "older then you", I say, ok, I call and table AA vs his 44 and I win the hand and knock him out. Its a flawless strategy!!!! LOL

    GOODLUCK tomorrow
  12. Wein Wein is offline Sunday Millionaire

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:15pm) in reply to chytwn73

     
    Originally Posted by chytwn73 View Post

    10,000 starting chips 45 min blinds, the field today was about 1400 for the 345 buy in and i have no live tournament experience....except for playing in home games.

    chill out and bet the hell out of your good hands... live donks will call. Make sure you keep a mental tally in your head of what is in the pot so you don't grossly underbet things.

    GL
     
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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:17pm) in reply to macdaddymague

     
    Originally Posted by macdaddymague View Post

    45 mins+10k stack+antes=Turbo?????????????????

    The first event at last I heard was 1522+472 alternates!!!!!!!!!!! Thats just nuts. $100k first prize for a $345 buyin live is pretty insane!!!!!!!!!

    maybe he missed a 0, $3450 buy-in
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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:27pm) in reply to chytwn73

    Familiarize yourself with the area where the tourney is being held. Go tonight and scope out where you are starting as far as table / seat, hunt for the closest bathrooms, then find another bathroom that is less likely to get hit on the first couple of breaks so you can avoid lines and crowds.

    Either bring a snack and drink with you or find somewhere you would want to grab a quick bite and already decide what you would likely get.

    Any decisions you make before you get there take away from things on your mind while you are playing to let you focus on poker. None of these things make a huge difference, but sometimes a small factor such as being comfortable and familiar with your setting can make a difference.

    Other than that I suggest a light workout before the tourney and arriving a little early so there is no feeling of being rushed at all.

    Have fun and good luck.
     
  15. chytwn73 chytwn73 is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:31pm) in reply to Court

    Great advice guys, thank you all very much!!!!
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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:41pm) in reply to Wein

     
    Originally Posted by Wein View Post

    chill out and bet the hell out of your good hands... live donks will call. Make sure you keep a mental tally in your head of what is in the pot so you don't grossly underbet things.

    GL

    This, as well as having a pretty good idea of the stack sizes at your table. If you only play online these are two things which you're probably not used to doing.
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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:52pm) in reply to chytwn73

    Be friendly and pay attention to people's conversations. They may give you insight on thier playing experience/motivation.
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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 6:58pm) in reply to macdaddymague

     
    Originally Posted by macdaddymague View Post

    45 mins+10k stack+antes=Turbo?????????????????

    The first event at last I heard was 1522+472 alternates!!!!!!!!!!! Thats just nuts. $100k first prize for a $345 buyin live is pretty insane!!!!!!!!!

    Also when it gets later in the tourny and you raise and someone asks how old you are, make sure you say 25, cuz then, they shove over the top!!!!!! Happened to me last year. I raised my 1st hand at a new table (had 20k), folds all the way to the BB, I was in the CO, he asks how old I was, I say ummm, 25, "ok" he says, "im all in", I then ask, "how old are you" he says, "older then you", I say, ok, I call and table AA vs his 44 and I win the hand and knock him out. Its a flawless strategy!!!! LOL

    GOODLUCK tomorrow

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  19. macdaddymague macdaddymague is offline

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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 8:00pm) in reply to Micdiddy

    LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!! He was PISSED!!!! I never would have done it if he hadnt come off like an asshole. Tellin me that bein 25, im ultra aggreso and that Im bluffin. I tanked for like 2 mins on him with my AA, just to be a douche. I dont condone doin that though unless their like him.
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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 10:39pm) in reply to chytwn73

    Above all else, remember this: There is NO sex in the champagne room.
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    Oct 16th, 2009 (10/16/2009 10:40pm) in reply to chytwn73

     
    Originally Posted by chytwn73 View Post


    any advice that that would help this wsop 1st timer out....thank you!!

    GO ALL IN
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    Oct 17th, 2009 (10/17/2009 2:28am) in reply to chytwn73

     
    Originally Posted by chytwn73 View Post

    ok...other than the obv. just looking for serious advice guys,thanks again!!

    don't wear sunglasses and win showdowns
  23. URI_Stunna URI_Stunna is offline

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    Oct 17th, 2009 (10/17/2009 2:46am) in reply to chytwn73

    only check raise midgets and blacks..you go deep
  24. jimmydewrag1 jimmydewrag1 is offline

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    Oct 17th, 2009 (10/17/2009 3:55am) in reply to URI_Stunna

    I say dress to impress: overalls,baseball cap,fart leaning on each cheek and say yu'all alot will have them thinking your a dumbredneck..Did Darven Moon do this to get to the final table of the November nine. Seems he played well and people had this impession of him.Peace.
  25. mikeyfan1 mikeyfan1 is offline

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    Oct 18th, 2009 (10/18/2009 12:34am) in reply to URI_Stunna

    midgets suck at poker
  26. jcompton1 jcompton1 is offline

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    Oct 18th, 2009 (10/18/2009 12:45am) in reply to chytwn73

    get drunk the night before, and have sex with your wife before they even. Hey it worked for John Daly!
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