Forum: Poker Theory
12-14-2005, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 577
Re: When to Complete SB w/Garbage
With 5 or more limpers and a passive player in the BB I like the odds for playing many junk hands in loose/passive games when the SB is 1/2, and will play practically any hand when it is 2/3. Getting...
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Forum: Poker Theory
12-13-2005, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 102
Re: Starting hands. Too tight?
Bad idea IMO. I read SSHE and HEFAP twice cover to cover and studied for 2 months solid before playing for real money at a B&M - and began winning immediately. Been in the black since day 1 mainly...
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Forum: Poker Theory
12-08-2005, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 113
Re: the \"any Ace\" theory
I'm admittingly on the LAGy side, but do play ace rag offsuit in a few situations 6max or shorthanded. With ace-rag I like occasional blindsteal attempts from the button and completing from SB...
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Forum: Internet Bonuses
12-07-2005, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 91
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Forum: Two Plus Two Internet Magazine
12-05-2005, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 118
Re: Ed Miller\'s 6-max Article
I eagerly anticipate any of Ed's (or David or Mason's) books. I am wetting myself in anticipation of the NL book. Mason said NL was dead (essays Vol 1) but I think he was wrong - I need to read...
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Forum: Internet Gambling
12-05-2005, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 79
Re: I\'m NOT done with this forum
Hi Microbob,
I haven't seen any of your recent posts so don't know why you would be discouraged, but I wanted to just say that I've thought your posts (and even more, your replies to others'...
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Forum: Internet Bonuses
11-03-2005, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 131
Re: Blackjack vs. Pontoon
I just cleared my $90 Intercasino bonus last night (+ $65 in winnings) on Pontoon and I love it.
Pontoon Advantages:
2:1 payout for blackjack (Pontoon)
ability to hit after doubling
5 card...
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
09-28-2005, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 1,806
Re: Getting to Know you.....2+2 style
Your First Name: Dave
Location: near Sacramento
Current Limit: 3/6 B&M
AIM SN:
Pro (full time), Semi Pro (part time), Enthusiast (just for fun): Semi Pro
Biggest leak: game selection
How many...
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Forum: Poker Theory
08-19-2005, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 257
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
08-18-2005, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 210
Re: Poker in New Orleans
God, do I love this town: the people, the food, even the smell. I named my account after my all-time favorite dive bar (The Velvet Dog on Saint Peter in the Quarter). I've always been too busy having...
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Forum: Poker Theory
08-16-2005, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 158
Re: Poker Tells
I only play small stakes with bad players, so this list would not apply to stronger games:
* hands shaking when someone has a monster
* throat clearing while betting indicates strength (usually)...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
08-15-2005, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 250
Re: My failure as a poker pro (very long)
Thank you MicroBob for sharing this wisdom. Yours was the perfect (relevant to this thread) money management and discipline post for wanna be pros like myself. I appreciate this reminder.
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Forum: Poker Theory
08-04-2005, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 84
Re: ROI calculations....?
ROI is most useful when you are either requesting funds or comparing options for allocation of funds. In business you must demonstrate an adequate ROI in order to receive funding for your proposal....
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
08-02-2005, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 160
Re: Keeping Records
There's a program called Excel from a little company called Microsoft that works well for this.
I am also a B&M only player and I keep records for date, game/casino, net profit/loss, hours played...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
08-02-2005, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 134
Re: Reno done right
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If you're going to Tahoe just enjoy the lake and forget poker.
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Why? I haven't been there since the poker boom started but was thinking of going to play. I would have...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
08-02-2005, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 134
Re: Reno done right
I used to live in Reno and still go there occasionally. For breakfast and lunch go to Heidi's on Virginia St near Plumb. For dinner I like Famous Murphy's also on Virginia near Moana.
The...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
08-02-2005, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 266
Re: I\'ve asked before
In his defense I would assume it is an honest question and he is asking because he does care.
I do think it is in bad taste. People muck losers because they do not want to give away the...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
08-01-2005, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 266
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
08-01-2005, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 266
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-29-2005, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 90
Re: Books to read...in what order?
FWIW: I would add Mason Malmuth's Gambling Theory and Other Topics and Al Schoonmaker's Psychology of Poker. I learned a great deal from each of these that was not well-covered in the other books...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-28-2005, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 207
Re: HOW DO YOU PREVENT TILTING
Smoking pot might keep you off tilt, but would likely not improve your poker playing.
Seriously, there is great advice in this thread about taking the long view, understanding/appreciating...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
07-15-2005, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 132
Re: Number of chips on the table
Chip-stacking architecture is a great hobby. I like pyramid structures best, and also 25 chip stacks that curve in halfmoons around my cup holder.
I don't mind red $5 chips though. I collect them...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
07-15-2005, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 289
Re: Biggest B&M Pet Peeves
I had this happen to me last week. Chick sits down, plays her first dealt hand, loses head to head showdown and asks for a new setup (and got it). I wanted to strangle her...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
07-07-2005, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 134
Re: Is there any point to all this?
I read in one of the 2+2 books (can't remember which) that kill pots using method #2 (two pots won in a row by same player) punish the fishies and laggies because they play more pots and therefore...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
07-07-2005, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 130
Re: Is No-Limit worth switching to at B&M?
I have stayed with limit poker out of fear of the exact scenario you have described. The worst that can happen on a bad bet in limit is getting raised 1 bet. I can handle getting sucked out in limit...
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