Serious poker discussion.

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by PS3+HDDVD OWNER

Mike-

Do you play live or online?

I play $500NL live mostly, and can tell you that many players at $200NL simply don't know the fundamentals of the game. If you are capable of calculating Pot Odds/Implied Odds and EV i think you could crush $200NL. Like i said, alot of donkeys play those limits and simply dont understand the finer elements to the game.

Have you heard of cardrunners? They have a ton of poker videos from many of today's youngest up-and-coming players and they go through micro-mega stakes strategy. I believe full access 1 year membership rates are around $100, but WELL-WORTH it imo. I joined, and within 4 months tripled my bankroll online. Not saying those results are typical, but MANY of today's young players have memberships at cardrunners. I'd highly recommend looking at that.

Have you read any Sklansky cash game books? His books are considered some of the best for cash game players of all limits. Alot of professionals say that your bankroll needs to be 100X the max buy in at the tables you play. That is a solid rule, but can be bent a little bit. I have a friend that plays $5/10 NL on Stars with a $12-15k bankroll that consistently wins, and withdraws $3k/month to pay for his college. It's all about being comfortable with what you currently have, and knowing when to call it a day.


PM me if you have any other questions, i talk poker with 6 of my buddies online and on the phone. We've got a pretty good group, and some very knowledgable players.

I stick to live games as I need to be able to see opponents. I can tell when I can push and they will call when I want them too. Like in one had I played at Hollywood Park:

I have 4-4 and call the big blind. Flop comes A-4-4 and I check. Person behind me bets and I only call. Everyone else has folded. I check to the river and when I'm first to act I go all-in after letting him bet throughout and tell him straight out I'll shwo regardless of him calling or not. He called out cause I think he had A-K but mucked and didn't show.

I love things like that. Plus the free drinks in Vegas while sitting there are nice.

One thing I noticed though sitting in the Flamingo, not sure about other caisnos, but you could spot the locals and kind of get on their side if you know what I mean.

I've read The Theory of Poker and Super System. In Super System I only read the sections on Hold Em and No Limit.

I'll never forget this one hand when I was in vegas last time. I have an Ace high flush on the turn and bet $100. Two people behind me need to act and SOMEONE NOT IN THE HAND says outloud "Looks like someone has the Ace!"