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Forum: Other Other Topics 02-26-2005, 01:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 95
Posted By Byrn
Re: Just got fired--How bad will this screw up my pending house purcha

Depends on what "coming back form the grave" means. If you get another job quickly doing the same job at the same pay you should be fine. It depends on the specific lender though, since you had to...
Forum: Beginners Questions 02-17-2005, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 60
Posted By Byrn
Re: Rake impact from 2/4 => 3/6 => 5/10

Hope this link works. That thread should provide some info in the direction you are looking for.

link to thread...
Forum: Internet Gambling 02-16-2005, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 23
Posted By Byrn
Re: Comments requested on this video card and monitor

I have two 19" NEC Multisync FP 955 monitors and I like them. They are pretty old - I bought them used actually. I'm not a monitor guru, I just need something that can do 1600x1200 and is easy on...
Forum: Internet Gambling 02-16-2005, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 41
Posted By Byrn
Re: Whoa, paradise masters final 10 get flown somewhere to play on TV?

All I thought of when I saw this were the 3 players out of the 10 who won't be able to get the vacation time on short notice and have to quit their jobs to go. Heck of a way to bust out of a...
Forum: Books and Publications 02-16-2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 93
Posted By Byrn
Re: PokerTracker question

There is an update you need to get. You may also want to export your hands for reimport before you do this - there are articles in the PT forums on their website that run through the process - I had...
Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em 02-08-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18
Posted By Byrn
AT in BB v. one limper hand

Really wasn't sure how I wanted to play this, looking for thoughts.

Game is online 2/4...

AdTs in BB, one mp limper. I have no specific read that I can push around the limper, so I check...
Forum: Books and Publications 01-26-2005, 12:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 129
Posted By Byrn
Re: are 2+2 and barnes and noble not friendly?

This is weird. I ordered my copy from B&N online on 1/8 (pre order at the time). It shipped 1/14. I usually have no problem with B&N. I have one of those "member" cards (gets you extra 5% off...
Forum: Beginners Questions 01-21-2005, 01:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 115
Posted By Byrn
Re: using poker to your advantage on your resume

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I had a friend interview for a trading assistant job at a large investment bank about 10 years ago. The job was as a trading assistant for equity index options. His resume was very...
Forum: Multi-table Tournaments 01-19-2005, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 54
Posted By Byrn
Re: Money bubble decision

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You are going to need to win in the BB anyway if you do win this hand.

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I was coming up with my own answer, then read down to this point. I was going to say its a fold...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-19-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 50
Posted By Byrn
Re: A question re dual monitor setup

I have a dual monitor setup on both my notebook and desktop, but in each case the card is designed for two monitors. You are using two separate cards and monitors, correct? The first thing I would...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-19-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 84
Posted By Byrn
Re: Partypoker rake from .5/1 to 30/60

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______Avg Pot|Avg Rake|Rake % of Pot|Rake in BB/100|Sample Size
.5/1____7.77____0.37______4.71_________4.19________576
1/2____13.78___0.59______4.27_________2.94________795...
Forum: Beginners Questions 01-19-2005, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 115
Posted By Byrn
Re: using poker to your advantage on your resume

Well, I'm a long term winning poker player and I play online quite often. I also interviewed dozens of people over the years when I was in management at a financial services company. If any one of...
Forum: Beginners Questions 01-19-2005, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By Byrn
Re: how much does average rake % matter?

Thanks for the direction! Seems to be exactly the discussion I want to join.
Forum: Beginners Questions 01-19-2005, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By Byrn
how much does average rake % matter?

Was browsing through my PT summary stats and noticed this:

Avg rake % for 3 Party Poker games (all with less than 10k sample size):

5/10 6 max: $1.45 / 2.49%
10/20 6 max: $1.83 / 1.64%
15/30...
Forum: Internet Gambling 01-18-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 96
Posted By Byrn
Re: My blog

Bob-

Your blog makes for great reading. I'm a big fan of your writing style: clear, concise and very readable. I think you have the potential to edit your content into a great book if you keep...
Forum: Poker Theory 01-09-2005, 05:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 124
Posted By Byrn
Re: Adjustments you would make on a super short bankroll

What limits are we talking? Assuming bankroll preservation was the highest priority and we are playing relatively low (or else you would just drop down):

Don't bluff

Eliminate hands all these...
Forum: Poker Theory 01-09-2005, 04:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 221
Posted By Byrn
Re: U.S. Poker player\'s cost of living

Well, hartford may be roughly equal to biloxi if you only consider living inside the city. If you want to live in most of the burbs of hartford, the cost increases quite a bit. Much more so when...
Forum: One-table Tournaments 01-02-2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 29
Posted By Byrn
85 in SB v. BB - steal?

This is the second or third hand of 50/100 blinds. I have played only one or two if any hands so far (card dead and steal opportunities limited). IMO BB will likely only call with strong hands -...
Forum: One-table Tournaments 12-30-2004, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 29
Posted By Byrn
Re: Teaching STT\'s

What is his bankroll? Do you really think he can learn to win?

If he has enough bankroll i would send him right to 10+1 after a few primer lessons on tight play early and aggressive play late and...
Forum: One-table Tournaments 12-30-2004, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 46
Posted By Byrn
Re: All in on bubble with AQs - dumb?

Fold here. No reason to even take a chance on getting knocked out. Short stack will need to get lucky to survive.

One you are in the money, I call here.
Forum: One-table Tournaments 12-30-2004, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 64
Posted By Byrn
Re: My STEP 5 Victory (Warning: Zero Content)

Awesome work. What do you plan to do with the winnings?
Forum: One-table Tournaments 12-30-2004, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 38
Posted By Byrn
Re: wait for a better spot?

With two players showing strength you have to be behind here. Fold, and wait for a chance to steal on the next round - you don't want to take your bb again or you WILL be too short stacked to make...
Forum: One-table Tournaments 12-29-2004, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 52
Posted By Byrn
Re: 55 hand - playing my opponent

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Well, the bottom line is that you put all your chips at risk in level 1 of a SNG with only 3rd pair and a flush draw on board. You get called here most of the time... most of the time you...
Forum: One-table Tournaments 12-29-2004, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 52
Posted By Byrn
55 hand - playing my opponent

This is the very first hand of a 15+1 sit and go. I usually play rather tight and conservative, and do well in these. I have been trying to add some "plays" to improve my NL game - playing my...
Forum: Beginners Questions 12-28-2004, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 87
Posted By Byrn
Re: My Personal Party Step Challenge (Low (if any) Content)

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I have a good paying job and the financial risk for this challenge is zilch.

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I like it. It's not like you don't understand the implications of a 50 bb "roll" for the...
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