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orbie
05-31-2003, 11:29 PM
First off I'm pleased to report I'm noticing an improvement in my play and out come.
Online I'm winning regularly. While in Vegas I held my own at the lower limit tables. Last night at the local indian casino I faired pretty well. My one HUGE mistake was just plain stupid ( floping a set with pocket Kings, then punishing the 2 callers not realizing that the flush had hit the river ). Aside from that
and playing K-10 to liberaly. I felt good about my play.

Only playing hold'em for a few months I was always at a table with more experinced players. On the
last table where I spent the last 3 hours , I sat with 3 regulars ( who knew all the dealers, other
regulars, and waitresses ). All three played tight 2 out of 3 very, very tight. Realizing this I got
in on more hands that they were not participating on to collect on the other lesser players. My bluffs were
working on the right players time and time agian. I got out when I questioned hands agianst the better looser
player. Who was very crafty switching up his play often. Check raised the better players to capitalize on my
winning hands. I felt I have been playing more naturaly. I realize I have only taken a small baby step, and have so much to still learn. Not to meantion catching some good cards and great rivers. Am I getting ahead of myself ? what should I be careful of when playing well. I feel good about playing better , but not over confident. I do notice I start paying less attention
to odds, and at times position. If I can out play a particular player and have a moderate hand I go for it. Stealing blinds, ect.
Excited about my play , but nervous of my new found confidence.

any advice or comments greatly appreciated.

rkiray
05-31-2003, 11:53 PM
I'm just curious. Your location is listed as Rocky Mountains CO, but you say you are playing at the local Indian reservation. I live in CO and didn't know that there where any Indian reservation casinos. Do you know something I don't?

Louie Landale
06-02-2003, 06:03 PM
The main danger is that you "loosen up a bit" and end up betting far too many hands. Try to keep track of your betting frequencies and insure that you are still betting the goods most of the time that you DO bet. Otherwise the opponents are going to catch on and will take advantage of you.

The best way to keep your betting frequency down is to stay selective before the flop. Stay strict to your starting hands and you should do OK.

- Louie