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Re:Vegas
The best No-limit action for stakes 1-3 to 5-10 is the Venetian, its also a great place to play. The mirage has some good limit games and of course the Bellagio if you are bringing 50K with you. The Bellagio also has smaller games but its a crowded mess and I feel like a small fish when I buy in with a grand or 2.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Oct 13th, 2009
Re:5 most important tournament tips
Ok, help me out. Midway through, Avg stacks about 20-40BB. If Im first in after 3 folds and I go 3BB, a couple fold and a guy goes 9-10 BB. If he's a solid player, I dont expect he has AJ, AQ or a pair of tens. Has your experience been different.' (besides, 4/5 had no complaints)
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Oct 13th, 2009
Re:5 most important tournament tips
Ok heres mine and some may disagree, but hey you wont find me on the leaderboard !) Dont try to bluff an unknown player too early. In the first few hours you have guys in there who just cant lay down 2) Dont try to steal the blinds until theres an ante, its just not worth it 3) A solid reraise (3 bets) before the flop is usually AA or KK 4) Watch your stack size and be ready to push when low, a slow death is no fun. 5) Dont get too aggressive on the Final Table against big stacks. It might be better to let the little stacks die off and then tangle with the big boys later.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Oct 13th, 2009
Re:how to balance poker and life
You might need to check with GA and look up the definition of an "addiction"
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jun 29th, 2008
Re:daily 50 grand..wats ur play?
I see 3 mistakes. First you have 50 times the blind, this tourney is very early. From your spot you need 99, 88. AQ. AJs minimum. K8s is trash and will just get you in trouble. Second if you are first in the pot RAISE, Period, end of item. Last, an AI push against 3 players on a flush draw is asking for real trouble. Did you expect the bettor and the raiser to fold''' Heads up is OK if the pot is at least half your stack. With 3 other players, 2 who raised in front of you, someone is gonna have something they like and you are only a 33% change too flush here. Tighten up. At 200/400 the ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jun 20th, 2008
Re:HELP! Thinking about playing the $50+5 50K Guarantee on Stars
I play in them a couple times a week. They are not too difficult. After the first half of the field leaves quickly it becomes a grind. Most pots are a raiser and all fold. Few multiplayer pots and mostly a bet and fold before the turn. Not a strong field but few risk takers. Expect to play about 6 hours to the final table and if you fall short, like 30-or 40 our of 1000 entries you make about 40 bucks for the 4 hours play. Good practice for tight play.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jun 20th, 2008
Re(2): Bodog is giving a WSOP package to one P5er!! Register HERE!!
I had contacted Bodog before re this. I think some players have been wasting money trying to win more than one seat. Thank you for contacting Bodog Poker Customer Service. A player will not be eligible to win more than one Main Event package as per Article 7 of our Bodog Poker Qualifier Agreement. It states the following; 7. Players who qualify via Bodog's Qualifying Program will win a prize package generally consisting of the entry fee to the corresponding poker tournament as well as an allowance for hotel accommodations and travel expenses. If you win, you must play or you will ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Mar 25th, 2008
Re(1): OK I need help, PLEASE
Take a break, at least 2 weeks, then go back to basics Multitable may seem like a good idea but you do start to divide your attention and then BOOM, you make a dumb mistake. I limit to 2 tables of MTT and when I get to the final 2 tables I put the other game on autofold. You DO need to concentrate if you expect to take first.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Dec 16th, 2007
Re(1): RON PAUL = Freedom (POKER)
I sent my 100 yes the system is corrupt and he probably wont win but I wont use that as an excuse for being cheap. If you dont try then you have no excuse
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Dec 16th, 2007
Re(1): If legalized, more players or just more money?
I think we'll just get more taxes Between the rake then taxes and then required withholding for winners I think "legalization" will KILL the game.
Posted in: Poker Legislation 		lowdog
Dec 13th, 2007
Re(3): Fold QQ pre flop?
Rarely a fold and not in this case. Call
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Dec 2nd, 2007
Re(1): who else folds this?
Thats an easy fold. You only get 150 if they fold and if you get called you are 50/50 or dominated. Still a full table. You cant 50/50 to a cash at this point. If the blinds were 200-400 then thats a push, but not now
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Nov 26th, 2007
Re(1): The people at Bodog?
Yeah the softaware isn't that great but they are still the only sight that actually gives to the players. The others just treat us all like gambling suckers and take all they can while returning nothing. I play Bdog tourneys all the time where they actually add money to meet the guarantee rather than just keep raising the guarantee to trail last weeks buyins.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Oct 30th, 2007
Re(1): Best way to make a steady income from poker?
Stop trying to Multitable. You cant read your players and you can't really become that great. That's only about playing super tight and squeeking a few bucks. Not a road to getting better. Stay limited to 2 tables , stay low limit tourneys so you dont dump your bankroll and read as much as you can about how to be a winner. Lots of good books and good advice. Oh, and dont expect to become and expert in a few months. If it was that easy then everyone would be a pro. Most all pros didn't plan it. When you find yourself making more money in your spare time than the job pays , you quit the job. ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Sep 22nd, 2007
Re(1): Best post I've read in a while.... ty FOX
Yes, Another "factor" outside the table. Its so true about losing respect for the money. Its the same trying to tell your kid you dont want to give them 100 to go shopping when they know you play games with over a grand on the table. It can corrupt your lifestyle easy and the family too. How to you tell yourself to buy the 50 buck item and not its 100 buck upgrade, heck its not money its only chips. The real hit comes in when you extend this thought to all your lifestyle and you find yourself living 50% higher than your should, along comes a couple of slow months and things can get real ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Sep 22nd, 2007
Re(1): THE DREADED "POCKET JACKS"
Yes I agree that JJ is a tough hand, Why is it different than TT or QQ'' With TT I know there will most likely be an overcard on the flop, Im looking to trip up or probably fold. With QQ I have only 2 cards that can screw me on the flop. With JJ almost all callers will have 2 overcards and you're 50/50 to AQ, KQ etc, With QQ probably half those callers are major underdogs with AQ and KQ. Any what abut a preflop allin or reraise, JJ suddenly feels pretty weak. Tougher hand to play but you can't just throw it away in an unopened pot.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Sep 22nd, 2007
Re(3): Help on laying down QQ at the final table of 109NL
After reviewing the comments and the action I take back my recommend. I thought he had pushed the 45 and the pot was 70 to you. I see now that you had and that is a reasonable raise in a pot with only 25K in it. Nice finish.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jul 31st, 2007
Re(1): Help on laying down QQ at the final table of 109NL
OK, Here's my take. He raised from a late position. He wouldn't need AK, AA,KK(although they are possible) and you are a favorite to anything else. You should have pumped back at least 100K preflop. Why give him a chance to connect' If he's on an A or K and it didnt flop you prob wouldnt have gotten any more money anyway. It's nice to move up a spot of two but first usually pays 10-20X the one seat increments and you won't get QQ that often on the final table. If he's a blind stealer even a push might get called by JJ TT or 99, AQ, AJ. Taking his stack would have been sweet, if he folds ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jul 31st, 2007
Re(3): IRS loses challenge to prove tax liability
This is America, run by the politicians who are owned by the corporations who are owned by the wealthy, do you think they would care about some dumb Constitution' Like Bush said, its only a GD piece of paper. I guess they will need to consider him a "threat" and send the black vans for him. Somewhere in the Patriot Act they have the right to do that.
Posted in: Off Topic 		lowdog
Jul 27th, 2007
Re(4): Why arent u one of the top players on P5's?
Anyone with a real job can't compete. Theres not enough time. And Ill take the solid pay and time with the family over a 7x14 hr poker week anyday.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jul 27th, 2007
Re(1): OMG: Justice Department Letter
Do not respond. They are sneding a lot and hoping for a few replies. If they wish to press the issue and advise you they are taking action against you then you need a lawyer. Rule one: Never deposit a check into your account. Cash it. Rule two: Take no direct deposit into your account. Plan A: Take a trip to Switzerland, they have some nice attractions, you might want to open an account while you're there.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jul 14th, 2007
Re(1): Online pros: When was your big break?
I played in Casinos for years but only started online in 2004. I put up 200 and played SNGs for days back when they actually gambled. The SNGs I see now are rockpits. I also played small 2-4 cash games and cashed a little. My friend said he had made some $$ in large tourneys which I avoided cuz I figured they were all the best players. My friend was such a bad player I figured they must not be so tough. I entered 2 tourneys that weekend and made 2 final tables. I had a couple grand and started more bigger tourneys. In 2005 I took first in the Bodog 100 for 25K and have had 5 final tables in ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jul 14th, 2007
Re(1): Strategy guide to the WSOP main Event day#1...
I played last year and it really depends a lot on the luck of the draw. My first table was real tight and after 7 hours only 3 players were knocked out. Not much chance to accumulate chips. I knew guys at other tables that had 50K chips plus by the end of day one and I was st 15. By the time I got to another table on day 2 I was a real underdog in chips and the blinds were moving up fast. The blinds are real small . I wouldn't toss suited connectors or AXs if you can see a flop for a real small call. You might just double up.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Jul 3rd, 2007
Re(1): Should I raise more pre with a limper in front
Hard to give specifics because the sitations will vary. The question is one of your intent. If you just wish to keep out other players, build a pot or drive out the limper. In general, yes.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
May 14th, 2007
Re(1): Is this illegal?
I'm sorry to say but the level of class of the average on line poker player is dismal. The childish names and games was never tolerated in poker rooms. Players would not tolerate the crap that punks dish out hiding safely behind their monitor. It's not illegal and not much you can do about it. The only real consolation is that winners do not act like that, they take their beats and move on. So these must be the losers.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Apr 15th, 2007
Re(2): Question for limit 5 card draw players (both of you)
You were not raised so there was no reason to believe the Aces weren't good. The only time I would break Aces if if you get a raise or two and think they are beat or maybe if its 4-5 players in the hand.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Apr 15th, 2007
Re(1): I think harringtons low M strategy is flawed.
I would not push with a rag with an M of 3-5. In fact I never push witha rag unless I see a good chance to steal from a tight blind. I think his point was more that you should not try a standard 3x raise because you are pretty much pot commited. Best to push at 4 than to call, or 3x the blind and get called by A10 or something. With an M of 5 you still have a lot of hands to choose from. No need to move with a rag.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Apr 15th, 2007
Re(2): WPT Paris Win on Fulltilt
Very nice!! I doubt they will let you cash out but you could probably sell it off.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Mar 24th, 2007
Can you pass the cheese, I have the whine, thank you.
Now I don't mind losing a race or even a bad beat but this guy had a 1.74% chance to beat me after i flopped a set of 8's. I was a 90% favorite but ended up in 5th and he took 1st. Maybe I should stick to Bodog. *********** # 414 ************** PokerStars Game #9059506058: Tournament #45413119, $20+$2 Hold'em No Limit - Level XXI (15000/30000) - 2007/03/24 - 02:43:58 (ET) Table '45413119 36' 9-max Seat #7 is the button Seat 2: Babyshark (329460 in chips) Seat 3: rcrane082985 (576568 in chips) Seat 5: Sloanerguy (273878 in chips) Seat 6: oz_champ (517968 in chips) Seat 7: lakefront ...
Posted in: Bad Beats 		lowdog
Mar 24th, 2007
Re(1): The Sunday Million Donkfest
Gee we do love those donkeys when they throw their money against our AA. Except when they win, of course
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		lowdog
Mar 20th, 2007