Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

i'm a SnG player and I 10 table the 50+5's.

my perception between sng's and ring games is that reads dont help as much for me in SnGs. i just play my cards. i play tight early, and then become a pushbot when blinds are big.

I heard that ring games are MUCH more read dependant. but i'm wondering is it possible to be a winning player at 10 tabling $50 NL w/o reads? if so, what $/hr?

THX

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

yes it is very possible. though doesn't make it eaiser obviously.

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

i 6-table for close to $45 / hr. this rate can only be done late in the evening when there are juicy tables. otherwise winrate is much lower since there are fewer atm machines dispensing cash.

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

there are winning players 8-tabling $50, $100 and $200 NL full ring - not sure how many 6 max you can realistically play - I figure maybe 6

you will need:

2 hi res monitors
PokerTracker
PAHUD
very good concentration skills

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

i only do full ring since 6 max is even more read dependant.

just asking about $/hr for 10 tabling $50 NL full ring WITHOUT any reads?

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

I'd guess about 1/4 of what you could make 5 tabling with reads....that's if you make anything at all..

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

i would recommend playing only two tables while trying to learn the game and climb limits as fast as possible.
once you feel comfortable at a certain limit add more tables.
esp. when coming from an sng background i dont think its a good idea to start out with some heavy multitabling. you will most likely make money but longterm i think the other approach is much better (IMHO)

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

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I heard that ring games are MUCH more read dependant.


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They can be, but they don't have to be. A lot of the game is still correctly reading the strength of your hand, reading the action, using your options, then waiting for your opponents to mess up.

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but i'm wondering is it possible to be a winning player at 10 tabling $50 NL w/o reads? if so, what $/hr?


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Yes, it is possible, particularly at slower full tables. I think it wouldn't be too hard to win 5 PTBB/100 by set-mining decently. There are other viable strategies that don't require much attention, either. If you buy in short, you can avoid most tough post-flop decisions and punish your loose opponents, much as in a tournament where your opponents limp too much.

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

I'm sure you could make decent money set mining but that isnt going to do anything for your game.

Re: Possible to win at $50 NL 10 tabling w/o reads?
 

I'm just curious but what is "set mining" ?
Thank you.