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Re:pot limit omaha hilow cash game strategy
You can raise that hand from MP on. Not raising enough preflop is a huge leak most players have. I understand the thoughts behind just limping, but if you look deeper into it you see why you want to raise more.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
May 23rd, 2009
ICM question
I've been building a spreadsheet of various scenarios varying the number of players, blinds, chip stack sizes. I've been primarily using this website that someone on 2+2 pointed out to me: This will calculate push-call-fold ranges for the +0EV breakpoint. I've also been using SNGEGT (I purchased the $100 version) Using SNGEGT you can put in the +%EV gain you want and it will calcuate the ranges accordingly. It defaults to +.5% EV. This makes sense because if you make decisions at the 0 EV point you're basically coinflipping. And against bad players why shove when you're ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Oct 3rd, 2007
Re(1): Poker money for stock market?
You want Webistics.......
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Mar 24th, 2007
Re(3): what am i doing wrong in cash games?
Hand 2 everyone checked the flop and the turn and I thought I could pick up the pot. Hand 1 I was hoping the guy had a K and I could get him all in. I wasn't counting on calling all that money going for the runner runner flush. As for sng's I know I can get better results in them right now but I'm determined to figure this cash game thing out.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 25th, 2007
Re(3): what am i doing wrong in cash games?
I agree I have other leaks, I just don't know what they are. I play full table. Here are some big losses: POKERSTARS GAME #8629027265: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($0.10/$0.25) - 2007/02/25 - 23:32:10 (ET) Table 'Nephthys IV' 9-max Seat #2 is the button Seat 2: Llothsmate ($21.65 in chips) Seat 3: laitha ($71.10 in chips) Seat 5: xcovation ($3 in chips) Seat 6: JMGL24 ($13.85 in chips) Seat 7: dm1878 ($13.80 in chips) Seat 8: TJM381 ($60.30 in chips) Seat 9: homer535 ($24.65 in chips) laitha: posts small blind $0.10 xcovation: posts big blind $0.25 *** HOLE CARDS *** Dealt to homer535 [Ad As] JMGL24: ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 25th, 2007
what am i doing wrong in cash games?
I've been a solid SNG player, with a 17% roi on FT according to Sharkscope. I've been trying to transition to cash games because I have a baby now and I don't always have 1 hour+ to sit and play. I've starting playing .10/25 nl. So far I've lost $98.95 over 2764 hands, for -14.3 bb's per hand. The only obvious leak I've noticed in my play has been calling some decent size river bets with decent to marginal hands and running into big hands and not catching any bluffs. According to my poker tracker my VPIP is 16.88%, preflop raising is 6.98%, and my total aggression factor is 3.06. According ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 25th, 2007
Re(2): Vegas and $500
$400 on 20/40 limit, 10 bb's is plenty. $100 for 2 hookers at once downtown. Gamble away the $400 first because the hookers will probably try to rob you. But seriously, 3/6 limit or 1/2 nl late night at the Mirage.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 20th, 2007
bb/100 hands in nl cash games
At what number of bb/100 hands is it time to move up to the next limit' What sample size of hadns is required to make the statistic meaningful' Sorry if this has been posted before, I couldn't find it in the archives, if so please post a link to the thread. -Thanks
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 18th, 2007
Re(1): Omaha Hi/Lo, your play?
You should never have called the $4 preflop. That is a terrible hand to play UTG, or even in late position for that matter. Your A is not suited, and you don't have a credible low draw. Calling the raise was even worse. Postflop you have to fold here. You have 9 outs to make your straight, and the 2nd nut flush. That would be a good draw in hold'em, but not in O8B. You may not make your straight at all, the villian could have the nut flush draw, or could he have trips (AA likely) and be drawing to a full house. Calling or shoving the flop is big time -EV here. Unfortunately I know this ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 18th, 2007
Re(4): .5/1 NL Cash
watchman, how many tables and how many hours per day are you assuming to make ~$1000/week'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 11th, 2007
Re(1): 1st time going to a casino on Sunday, any tips?
The most important thing is to cultivate an image at the table that will get you respect. Without the respect of the table you will not be a winning player. Wear a hat. Wear sunglasses. Wear every piece of man jewelry you have. Some people will be jerks. If someone gives you shit, get up in their face and offer to take it outside, then they should back down. If someone reraises you stand up and pace around talking to yourself, keep mumbling something like "what is going on here' Don't they know who I am'". Do stare at the cocktail waitresses butt if she is she is decent looking. Do arrange to ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 9th, 2007
Re(1): takin the plunge
I wish you the best of luck whatever you decide to do, but consider watching this DVD first:
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 7th, 2007
Re(2): LOL AT JAMIE GOLD
Short summary......Gold is tard. Tried to bluff at every pot, even after Doyle called his river bet with A high and took the pot.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Feb 5th, 2007
Re(1): Sit n go...is this insta push?
Definately not a push. I would call and see a flop. I would consider pushing if my M was down in the 8-10 range, but not when it's 45 unless I have AA and have some reason to think I'll get a call. UsernameGames PlayedAv. ProfitAv. StakeAv. ROITotal ProfitNetwork campfirewest 166$2 $13 21%$357 -FullTiltx
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Jan 29th, 2007
Re(2): Bodog Severs Jamie Gold
What, players that make foot fetish internet porns don't make you want to play on their site'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Jan 29th, 2007
Re(2): Is Negreanu the G.O.A.T?
I didn't start playing until 2003 so I don't know what the play was like back in the day. But it seems like nowadays people understand the math of the game a lot better than even the good players did back then. There are also better resources to understand tournament strategy, like HOH. People can now also see a lot more hands multi-tabling online where any game is available at almost any time, and practice end game strategy playing SNG's. I just have to think that it's a lot tougher to beat a field of 500+ now than to beat a field of 20 sharks and another 20 drunken Texas oilmen in the 70's.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Jan 26th, 2007
Re(1): SnG Strategy
Read Harrington on Hold'em 2. It's all about end game strategy which is basically what SNG's are.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Jan 13th, 2007
Re(1): GG Eagles
f the giants. f the cowboys. GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!
Posted in: Off Topic 		campfirewest
Jan 8th, 2007
Re(1): Next Week: PEARLJAMMER and MR. MENLO, Submit Questions Now!
What is a good ROI and ITM % for a solid winning player' (not necessarily a top player)
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Jan 8th, 2007
Re(1): Weird Weather
I live in Colorado, and if you've watched any US news the last few weeks you'll know that we had the 4th worst blizzard since 1913, and then several more snows since then. I'm getting really tired of freezing my ass off and shoveling snow. So I'm not convinced of global warming. Don't instantly believe something a politician says. That goes for all countries and politcal parties.
Posted in: Off Topic 		campfirewest
Jan 6th, 2007
Re(3): how do you get past the 2nd hour of mtt's?
I usually play $5 or $10 MTT's. I'm sticking to the 5's until my results improve.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Jan 1st, 2007
how do you get past the 2nd hour of mtt's?
I need help. I have a decent ROI on SNG's, but suck at MTT's. I almost always get through the first break, and then bust sometime before the 2nd break. I typically get through about 2/3 of the field, rarely cash, and not even getting close to FTs. I play a fairly tight game, but don't let my M get below 5. When I do push with M 5-8 I always seem to get busted by people calling with K9 or K10. Tightening up doesn't seem like a good idea, because I'm already pretty tight. Pushing sooner or with weaker hands doesn't seem like a good idea either because so many players have a huge calling range. ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Jan 1st, 2007
Re(2): Will PokerStars refund me?
Send them a picture of your nut sack.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Dec 26th, 2006
Re(2): softest sngs?
I haven't found bubble play on Full Tilt to be significantly tighter than UB or Stars ($5, $10 & $20's). But if it is I would consider that an advantage because it' easier to steal blinds. Your ROI should be higher than normal if your opponents aren't pushing when they should be. If the players are tight enough you can also min raise instead of pushing without risking too many chips and lay it down if they play back at you. They have to be really tight though for that play to make sense. I appreciate any comments from the better players on this.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Dec 26th, 2006
Re(7): So I'm Taking the Plunge...
Without someone to 'huggle' with, you have no chance as a pro......
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Dec 24th, 2006
Re(1): online poker players hurting themselves
I think Hodge is actually Bill Frist.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Dec 20th, 2006
Re(1): How do the top guys play this AKs?
I think flat call is clearly the best play. Your M is almost 20 so you have enough chips to play after the flop, even when your M drops to 10 at the next level you still won't be desparate. Your best case scenario is he was AQ or AJ and calls, although he has to be pretty loose to do that. You're a coin flip vs. any under pair, and why would you want to play a coin flip for all of your chips here' If you believe you're one of the better players in the tournament then you want to play post flop. If you miss the flop and he makes a continuation bet of 1/2 the pot you can flat call him and you ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Dec 3rd, 2006
chopping the blinds in live limit hold'em
When should you agree to chop the blinds in a live game if it is folded around' Everyone at the casino agreed that you should always chop even if you have AA, because only playing heads up the 10% rake will eat up too much of the value. There was a hand where I was in the SB with KQos in a 3-6 game and it was folded around. I figured I had an above average hand so I raised. BB called and the flop came Q-6-3. I bet the flop and got called again. Turn was an A, another bet and call. River was a blank, I checked, he bet and I called. He had A-J and I lost $21. Where did I go wrong here' Should ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Dec 3rd, 2006
Re(1): Fold KK's preflop $30+3 super stack
Phil Gordon says the 4th raise is always aces. This seems to hold true most of the time. Not saying I would have the discipline to do it in the heat of battle, but I think you have to fold after he pushes.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Nov 14th, 2006
Re(4): 10$ sng's at UB
I've found the same thing to be true. I used to call the $10 sng's the 'death zone'. Either go to the 20's or stick to the 5's.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		campfirewest
Nov 11th, 2006