Quitting after a Short Profitable Session....

[DaveduFresne]

What do you guys think about this?

From pros I have heard different theories. I was just listening to one pro the other day and he says he doesn't care if he drives forty five minutes to the casino, if he triples up after an hour he's out of there.

I read an article that mentioned Phil Ivey says the big mistake many players make is playing winning sessions that are too short and losing sessions that are too long.

I multitable online and find that I can play four tables effectively for up to six hours. When I am losing I sometimes will play eight or ten hours straight with a slight dropoff in effectiveness.

In the past when I was winning I also played eight or ten hours long, thinking it was a good time to keep playing. However, I noticed a pattern where I generally had a peak in profits somewhere in the first six hours, and in most cases started losing thereafter.

I have since woken up and (mostly) when I am disciplined ceased playing marathon sessions.

My question is let's say I'm up a couple of buy ins after my first three hours. Is it a mistake to quit?

I think I do tend to play better when winning, but I think my top play is probably within my first three or four hours. However, being that the cards are running good and my table image is good is it a mistake to quit this soon, just cause I'm happy with the days profits?

Thoughts?

Thanks,

David

[Slappz]

It is a mistake to quit if your still playing optimally. The profits/losses shouldnt matter, what should matter is how good the table is and if your a favorite there. It seems that your getting tired/bored around the 6 hour mark so that seems like a good quitting point for the day, but quitting earlier than that just because you won a few good pots doesnt make sense. Whats stopping you from doubling up again and again?

[DaveduFresne]

Good point!

One thing I forgot to admit though is if I am up several buy ins and then get unlucky and lose a few my play sometimes goes down the tubes due to frustration.

I guess this question probably depends on the player and his particular mental outlook.

[sMethod]

Cards dont have memory if you have been running good and have a good image going for the day you should force your self to play longer

[DaveduFresne]

Decided to make a poll about this, to see what the general consensus is.

Use your power to influence and vote!

Thanks,

David

[AZK]

A lot of people say that if the game stays good and you stay sharp you should never leave, whether you are up or down. I've tried to stick to this sentiment, but I've found (at least at the 5/10) that everytime I get to 250BBs, I should get up, I never go higher than this and I always end up giving some of it a way and leaving with 120 or 180 etc...

[Alex/Mugaaz]

Ill only leave if I feel the game has gotten much worse, and when I look for a better table I am unable to find one. Sometimes Ill quit for 10-15 mins if I suffer a horrible beat, then Illl come back. I don't tilt at the table, but after a horrible beat I'm still thinking about the beat and not the next hand, which is just another form of tilt.

[Rotating Rabbit]

Its interesting. I guess the trouble is if one gets into the habbit of getting up at a specific amount, then if you feel you're gonna lose perhaps you DO lose ? Kind of like a negative loop and self fulfilling prophecy? I'm totally guilty of this.

[KaneKungFu123]

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What do you guys think about this?

From pros I have heard different theories. I was just listening to one pro the other day and he says he doesn't care if he drives forty five minutes to the casino, if he triples up after an hour he's out of there.

I read an article that mentioned Phil Ivey says the big mistake many players make is playing winning sessions that are too short and losing sessions that are too long.

I multitable online and find that I can play four tables effectively for up to six hours. When I am losing I sometimes will play eight or ten hours straight with a slight dropoff in effectiveness.

In the past when I was winning I also played eight or ten hours long, thinking it was a good time to keep playing. However, I noticed a pattern where I generally had a peak in profits somewhere in the first six hours, and in most cases started losing thereafter.

I have since woken up and (mostly) when I am disciplined ceased playing marathon sessions.

My question is let's say I'm up a couple of buy ins after my first three hours. Is it a mistake to quit?

I think I do tend to play better when winning, but I think my top play is probably within my first three or four hours. However, being that the cards are running good and my table image is good is it a mistake to quit this soon, just cause I'm happy with the days profits?

Thoughts?

Thanks,

David

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Ive been playing seriously for almost two years, and after about 3 hours of 4 tables of 5/10 Im usually spent.

[DaveduFresne]

Thanks....did you find lower stakes less stressful or pretty much same deal?

David