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Re:Our Halloween Pics
Very cute pictures!
Posted in: Off Topic 		rtrenton
Nov 1st, 2009
Re:Live Poker Seminar/Camp - Where to go?
I guess my biggest question is if it was worth the $5000. That's a lot of money.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 15th, 2009
Live Poker Seminar/Camp - Where to go?
I have always wanted to goto a live poker seminar/camp hosted by a group of professional players. How would I go about finding something like this' Has anyone gone to one of them' What were your thoughts/reactions' Worth it' Any advice or feedback would be appreciated.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 15th, 2009
How much do you spend per day on tournament entries?
Just curious what other people spend. For me, on weekends I spend maybe $300 to $400, and on regular days about $100 or so.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 15th, 2009
Re:brag post, 1st decent win
gratz!
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 12th, 2009
Re:Pocket Fives Top 100 - Any Play High Stakes Cash Games?
I would have thought the crossover between MTT and cash games were much more common. After all the top pros that you read about (Bruson, Ivy, Negreanu, Hellmuth, etc,) seem to be able to do both. Is it more common for good cash game players to also be good MTT, are more rare for good MTT pros to also play well in cash games'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 12th, 2009
Pocket Fives Top 100 - Any Play High Stakes Cash Games?
Out of the top 100 Pocket Fives players/pros, do any of them also play high stakes cash games' If so, what stakes' Are any of them successful at them' It must be difficult to be a top MTT player and also a top cash game player. I was curious to find out which players do both at a high level. Is it more profitable to play tournaments or cash games for our Pocket Five pros'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 11th, 2009
Re:Playing your "A" Game in small Tournaments
It sure is frusterating to play several hours in a tournament and win $2 or $3. But you're right, if the top prize is large enough, I can still play fairly well.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 10th, 2009
Playing your "A" Game in small Tournaments
What is the smallest tournament that you can enter and still play your "A" game' I find that if the entry is too tiny, I lose motivation to play my best. After all, it's only a few bucks... Sadly those few bucks add up over time.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 10th, 2009
How many online MTT pros are there?
How many online MTT pros are there' We will define pro as: 1. Someone making at least $60,000 a year (I know some will say that this is too small, but some people can make this amount work for them). 2. Someone whose primary source of income is playing multi table tournaments. I would guess only between 500 to 1000 players.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 9th, 2009
Re:varience in limit holdem?
My limit results have less varience then my no-limit cash games. In limit, if you figure you raise, reraise, and cap preflop, on the flop, on the turn and on the river, the max that you can lose is 12 big bets. In no limit, you can lose everything in front of you. That being said, I have experienced -200 big bet swings in limit. I am sure that people have had much worse. But if you have about 500 big bets in limit, you should be okay.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 3rd, 2009
Re:I'm skipping my final year of school to play poker
You hear about athletes going pro and skipping their last year(s) of college. What's the difference here' Let us assume that the OP is good enough to make and has the bankroll to do so. He hates school and wants to make his mark on the poker world. Go for it, I say.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 3rd, 2009
Re:My first challenge 50-1000 in 30 days
Best of luck to you! Let us know if you decide to make a blog.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 3rd, 2009
Re:I'm skipping my final year of school to play poker
Can I ask what your bankroll is and what your poker goals for this year are going to be' Do you have some money in addition to your bankroll for expenses'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 2nd, 2009
Re:I'm skipping my final year of school to play poker
You only live once! Please post on your results on your blog and let us know how you do! Best of luck!
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 2nd, 2009
Re:$100 NL vs $5-$10 Limit, which is more profitable?
I am just following Fox's bankroll suggestions. Yes, $5-$10 Limit will probably have harder opponents, but purely from a bankroll perspective, shouldn't a player focus on limit instead of no limit' Same bankroll, higher level of play, more hypothetical profit'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 1st, 2009
Re:$100 NL vs $5-$10 Limit, which is more profitable?
Okay, maybe "master" is the wrong word. But do people agree that given the same bankroll, that limit is more profitable then no limit' Or am I missing something'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 1st, 2009
$100 NL vs $5-$10 Limit, which is more profitable?
Following Fox's bankroll management, a player should have approximately 500x the big blind for limit poker and 50x the buyin for no limit poker. Based on the above statement, if a player has a $5,000 bankroll, they should be able to either play $100 NL poker or $5-$10 limit. Which is more profitable' If you were to select one to master, which one would you choose'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Sep 1st, 2009
Re:Cake Poker Table Sizing
I hate hijackers. But agree about the cake resize thing! Would love to see that change too.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 30th, 2009
Re:Shoutout
Slugger is the reason I check OT.
Posted in: Off Topic 		rtrenton
Aug 29th, 2009
Going Pro? --- How many will fail?
Every few days there is another person stating that they are thinking of going pro or have decided to take the plunge and play poker full time. I want to be supportive and I really hope they succeed. Heck, one day I may want to take the jump myself. But let's be honest, how many of these posters will actually make it as a professional poker player. For arguement's sake, let's call a professional someone who grinds out at least $60,000 a year. (Not much, but it is a good, solid income depending on where you live). Finally, I know that it may be hard to swallow your pride and ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 27th, 2009
Re:When you see that someone is a Supernova...
It seems that a lot of people think that Supernova players suck'!' How can this be' While they might play straight forward poker, they must be making money. If you play that many ring games, SNGs or MTTs to get to Supernova, you have to be EV+ or else you would go broke very quickly. I can understand not giving them too much respect (unless shown otherwise) but shouldn't you give them some credit for their massive hours of play' Am I wrong'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 27th, 2009
When you see that someone is a Supernova...
...do you play them differently' Do you respect them more because they have obviously played a lot to get their status' Or do you treat them just like any other player at the table' Do you steal from them more in cash games because they are normally playing 12 to 24 tables at a time' Do you fear their raises' In STT do you assume that they are raising only good hands at the start and push/fold by the end game' In MTT do you adjust your strategy with them' Or are you more likely to look up their stats because they are Supernova' And finally, if you are a Supernova, is it a good idea to ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 27th, 2009
Re:What Percentage of Professional Poker Players Gamble?
Do you think this need to gamble (other then poker) is why the pros who do go broke, do'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 26th, 2009
What Percentage of Professional Poker Players Gamble?
I keep reading about how a lot of top professional poker players who love to gamble on everything and anything. From craps and other casino games to crazy prop bets with friends. It seems that quite a few winning poker pros spend a lot of money on these side bets. What percentage of professional poker players gamble (on things other then poker)' Can some of Pocket Five's pro players weigh in and tell us where you stand on gambling. Stories'
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 26th, 2009
Re:Switch From Tournys To Cash!!?
If your bankroll is $600 I would start playing $10 NL ($0.05 - $0.10 blinds). This will give you 60 buy ins which should be more then enough. Use this level to get a feel for playing NL ring games and then move up to the $25 NL tables once you feel comfortable and have been able to pad your bankroll a little bit more. Personally, I have had more success reading booking then with training sites, but to each their own. Borrow a few books from friends to get started. The main adjustment that you have to make is that you are suddenly playing deep stack poker as opposed to being short stacked ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 25th, 2009
Re:Switch From Tournys To Cash!!?
What's your bankroll currently' Do you feel comfortable multi tabling' If so, how many' At the lower levels, have at least 40 buy ins (some will recommend more) for your NL cash games. I suggest Harrington on Cash Games as a good set of books to start with. And yes, training sites can definately help too.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 25th, 2009
Small Ball Poker - Advice
Hi Everyone, For the last couple of years, I have been playing a lot of "home run" poker in tournaments and have had quite a bit of success at this. However, I would like to add another skill to my game and learn "small ball" poker. What are the best books, articles or training sites for me to learn small ball poker from' And help or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help in advance.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		rtrenton
Aug 24th, 2009
Re:Can I get rakeback for an existing FT account?
How much is the maximum rakeback offered' I see 27% on most rakeback sites. True'
Posted in: Poker Sites 		rtrenton
Aug 17th, 2009
Can I get rakeback for an existing FT account?
I have had my account with FT for years, though I haven't played there much until just recently. Can I contact anyone to get rakeback for this old account' I really do not want to create a new one if I don't have to. Email support' Thank you for your help in advance.
Posted in: Poker Sites 		rtrenton
Aug 17th, 2009