Forum: Politics
11-03-2004, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 134
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Forum: Politics
11-03-2004, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 213
Re: The best result for America.
Based on the disappearance of Rumsfeld from view and the softening of Cheney, I predict that there will be an immediate and marked moderation in the Bush government. All of the exposure of their...
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Forum: Politics
11-03-2004, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 130
Re: I\'m drunk and angry so this should be good
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I really don't understand how bush has been reelected. Maybe I don't understand the issues.
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The short answer is Karl Rove. He is one smart, organized fellow. The tactics...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-31-2004, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 99
Re: i definitely agree with ilya on this...
I see now I misinterpreted getting a degree in accounting as preparation for a career choice. If you had said philosophy major, and that you were thinking of becoming a bar tender, I probably...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-30-2004, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 99
Re: Sustainable long term ROI??
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As far as all the resume gap comments, and the horrible damage you do to your future by not working now, I don't really buy any of that. I have have huge career gaps all over my resume...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-30-2004, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 99
Re: Sustainable long term ROI??
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i don't know if the poker bubble will burst; i suspect it won't keep growing forever, but it will hit a peak and then come down a bit and maintain.
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You might have a look...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-30-2004, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 99
Re: Sustainable long term ROI??
You will not be employable in two years without a work resume, and your degree won't be worth squat to employers. You won't even be able to state on your resume (should you need one) what you've been...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-26-2004, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 42
Re: when will this run end?????
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It Is NEVER NEVER NEVER a bad play to get all your money in pre-flop with AA, escpecially when heads up.
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I have several comments, and remember that I'm new to SNGs...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-26-2004, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 54
Re: A little help
Consider using bisonbison's converter:
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Easier for us to read and will prevent any unscrupulous types from coming to exploit you.
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-26-2004, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 47
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-26-2004, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 47
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-26-2004, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 47
Reraises makes me sick!
There is, perhaps, a more appropriate spot for this, but its tournament related, so ...
Here's a quote from TPAP, p92: "do not raise in no-limit holdem, especially tournaments, if there is a...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-24-2004, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 62
Re: One Table Tourney Help
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Should I continue playing very tight with raising Q-Q or better or A-K, but add suited connectors and small pairs if I can limp in or get solid pot odds?
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I just noticed...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-24-2004, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 62
Re: One Table Tourney Help
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I agree it is weak. That is why I clam up and only try to play Q-Q or better or A-K for the first few rounds, but it always seems to make me short stacked when I get to the final 5 or...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-24-2004, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 62
Re: One Table Tourney Help
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This actually seems to be my problem. I raise preflop with A-J suited. It seems like I get like 3-5 callers everytime. An Ace will come on the flop and I bet the pot. I get 1-2...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-24-2004, 02:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 62
Re: One Table Tourney Help
Maybe play the opponents and your position a bit more, as opposed to your cards. In my short career at SNGs, I've noticed that players reveal their understanding of the game with amazing speed,...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-24-2004, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 101
Re: First three SNGs
Having played some more at this same level/structure, I'm still of the opinion that initiating the suicide pact is a mistake. (I even had this exact scenario occur, which was good for a laugh when I...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-22-2004, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 101
Re: First three SNGs
That is an outstanding presentation of your case. I don't have enough SNG experience to evaluate its merits, but I very much appreciate a thought-out argument.
Eric
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-22-2004, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 50
Re: New to Single table lovin it
Before I get my head handed to me, I want to point out that I didn't say a formulaic approach was "wrong" or Brad's (among other's) fine work is without merit. I'm like everybody else, I want...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-22-2004, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 50
Re: New to Single table lovin it
I also have just started SNGs after being a solely cash player, and I too think they're great. I've found them (in my limited sample) to be much more consistent than the cash games, presumably...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-22-2004, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 101
Re: First three SNGs
Well, getting back to my original point of early tournament behavior in this structure and level, I'm starting to get a glimpse of why I see these suicide pacts. The 2+2 players see it as a good...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-22-2004, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 101
Re: First three SNGs
Also, it should be obvious that in a tournament you haven't actually won anything if you win this battle. But if you lose, which is the probable outcome, you have given up your opportunity the win...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-22-2004, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 101
Re: First three SNGs
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so, 42% of the time you triple up.
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Thanks for your reply Brad.
42% is your probability of winning. You lose over half the time. This is as I said.
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-22-2004, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 41
Re: One table game with all new players
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They never fold and hardly ever raise. Whenever I do have a hand, I generally end up losing to a straight with them showing me 2 random cards.
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Here is MY opinion. People...
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Forum: One-table Tournaments
10-22-2004, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 101
Re: First three SNGs
Thanks for the tip Lori. I am aware of the vig. These Party 5/1 games are simply my baseline for evaluating tournament behaviours. Up to this point, I've been strictly a cash guy. So far, I like it....
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