Forum: Poker Theory
07-22-2005, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 230
Re: someone has a gambling problem
Here's the thing. Addicts hate to be told they have an addiction. In fact, they get extremely upset and will hold a grudge with you.
So, if you tell him, then he'll be really mad at you for...
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Forum: Home Poker
07-22-2005, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 83
Re: Exposed 1 card with 2 players left to act...
Well the most likely "standard" ruling is that players may not expose their cards unless it's the end of a hand or an all in call. Of course in a casino/official tournament, people can be punished...
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-21-2005, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 290
Re: WSOP - XRay Vision Winning Chances
It is 100% win rate (for a tournament). Not 100% per hand though.
The trick is that you need to make it look believable. Of course people will start wondering what's going on if you *always*...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-20-2005, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 47
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Forum: Texas Hold'em
07-20-2005, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 523
Re: Playing Bad Players
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To be honest. I think it's harder to play against bad players online (they're cake in live poker).
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I stopped reading here. This is a common sentiment amongst...
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Forum: Texas Hold'em
07-20-2005, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 523
Re: Playing Bad Players
To be honest. I think it's harder to play against bad players online (they're cake in live poker).
Whenever I'm up against a decent/good player, they will play a certain way and you can slowly...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-20-2005, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 344
Re: How do you explain your career?
You guys think telling people that you play poker is weird? At least poker has recently become widly popular and many people are actually impressed.
I'm an artist. Yeah fine arts.
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Forum: Home Poker
07-20-2005, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 329
Re: Minors at home games?
Not that I have a problem with an 11 playing poker. Shoot I let anyone drink alcohol at my table as long as no one gets drunk (drunk + poker = bad things).
What I have problems with is that my...
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-20-2005, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 134
Re: $1 to $20,000 bankroll
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It doesn't seem remarkable to me in any way. Just a waste of time to play the 0.01/0.02 while you have the skill to beat 100/200 games.
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Well, since Chris Ferguson already...
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Forum: Home Poker
07-20-2005, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 160
Re: FUNNIEST HOME GAME STORY!
I think they're both idiots.
One guy for being a baby about losing and the manager for losing his temper over being called a name. Sounds like you were dealing with two childish people.
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-20-2005, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 70
Re: Headsup etiquette question
How is this different from someone winning a pot, getting up from the table completely and then sitting down again with a different amount of chips?
As far as I know, you can do that on any poker...
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-19-2005, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 290
Re: WSOP - XRay Vision Winning Chances
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I would win exactly one WSOP. Not because of odds or whatever, but rather because after I won millions and millions of dollars, I would retire from work and buy a few houses in...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-19-2005, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 42
Re: could i have played this hand any better?
I'm with eric on this for most of the time. There's the occasional desire to slow play hoping for a monster and making a huge pot. But usually with so many BB callers, it's better to bet big and...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-19-2005, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 50
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-19-2005, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 47
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-18-2005, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 290
Re: WSOP - XRay Vision Winning Chances
I would win exactly one WSOP. Not because of odds or whatever, but rather because after I won millions and millions of dollars, I would retire from work and buy a few houses in various countries and...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-18-2005, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 47
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-18-2005, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 187
Re: Cash Game Theory
I agree with Elric.
My thinking on this is that when you first sit down at a table, no one knows how you play or if they can bully you.
So if it's working for you, don't bother changing it. ...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-17-2005, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 78
Re: NLHE vs LHE
Limit is really weak in my opinion. Bluffing is next to impossible in limit. How many people do you think are going to fold to your amazing bet of "double the BB", oooo so scary. People will call...
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-17-2005, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 365
Re: AA on the BB
I'm surprised at how many people are calling.
At the cash game, there's no reason to put all my money in the pot with everyone. I would prefer to take my time and earn my money slowly but surely....
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-17-2005, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 65
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Forum: Beginners Questions
07-16-2005, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 51
Re: What to do with misdeals?
As far as honesty goes, you should have said something when you first saw the 2 and said that it would make your hand. This would have avoided the anger and screaming. And not only that, but it...
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-16-2005, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 263
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