Forum: Televised Poker
07-18-2004, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 80
ESPN 2004 WSOP Coverage
Is it just me or does it leave something to be desired:
- what are the blinds and antes?
- who is first to act, in the BB, SB and on the button?
- what is the chip count?
- the biggest evil of...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
07-07-2004, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 132
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Forum: Psychology
07-01-2004, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 147
Re: Has this ever happened to you?
I am not sure if you meant this to be (a) funny, (b) sarcastic, or (c) serious, but I am curious what your point is.
I would say that there are elements of what we all do in poker that are...
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Forum: Psychology
07-01-2004, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 147
Re: Has this ever happened to you?
I am too and I thank everyone who has participated. I still wonder how Dan proposes to fix this rather massive leak. What are some of the emotional issues that drive this implosive instinct and...
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Forum: Psychology
06-30-2004, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 147
Re: Has this ever happened to you?
Dan,
Thanks for the terrific response. It's very helpful. You seem to have quite a feel for the psychological aspects of the game. I like your quick fix but want more. I need to start with...
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Forum: Psychology
06-30-2004, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 147
Re: Has this ever happened to you?
thanks again ... one thing I thought I would add is that I play NLHE not Limit, I suppose that only makes everything you said all the more pertinent!
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Forum: Psychology
06-30-2004, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 147
Re: Has this ever happened to you?
thanks for the suggestions ... I am adequately bankrolled (see my name) but hate to lose (see my name) and like to win at all costs (see my name) ... so it annoys me that I am LOSING and BADLY.
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Forum: Psychology
06-30-2004, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 147
Has this ever happened to you?
Lately I have had the following problem ... looking for thoughts, ideas, solutions.
Every night I sit down at PS 1/2 or 2/4 and begin to play my solid, well thought out game. I get some good...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-28-2004, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 87
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-28-2004, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 89
Re: What makes a good post?
Bruiser ... that hurts! Well, now you know me, so I hope we can start a dialogue and I will definitely put my two cents in next time I see one of your posts (I've seen a lot but have not posted...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-28-2004, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 89
Re: What makes a good post?
Thanks all, very helpful. I use the hand converter, excellent tool, but I think I do not put enough info about the players to be useful. It could just be that my decisions are so blindingly stupid...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-28-2004, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 89
Re: What makes a good post?
Cornell ... excellent point! No one likes a whiney self-indulgent loser coming off a bad beat and posting to the boards looking for a little comfort.
That said, I do no such thing! My posts,...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-28-2004, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 89
What makes a good post?
I've made a number of posts on this sites and had lots of viewers and very few responses. I obviously am not posting interesting/relevant/intriquing hands. I am interested in advice on how to post...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-28-2004, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 80
Re: Getting the implied odds for a set
My experience with top set on the flop is that it is best to overbet the pot. The issue to consider is whether you could get away from the hand if he called your bet and a scare card came on the...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-27-2004, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 77
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-27-2004, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 77
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-27-2004, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 87
Slowplay trips? You make the call ...
This hand was interesting ... I think I misplayed it pretty badly. Thoughts/dialogue really appreciated.
PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (9 handed) converter...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-27-2004, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 76
Re: Do you call here?
Thanks all ... I did not hesistate to call ... and he did have AA and I was wondering after I lost whether it was a good call. What else would he move in with? On the other hand my view was "if he...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-27-2004, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 76
Do you call here?
I had a sold image at this table and no information about my opponnent, but this is PS 1/2 so I think people are a bit wild. During this session I had bet in the 15 - 20 range pre-flop one other...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-27-2004, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 114
Re: Can I Fold Aces Here?
First of all hero had an overpair to villain's top pair top kicker and flush draw. This is usually 14 outs (9 diamonds, 2 tens, 3 aces) against an overpair, but because two of the aces were in the...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-24-2004, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 118
Re: Flopped a Full House?
I've made that river call all too often. It's beginning to sink in. People don't put a lot at risk on a bluff that often. The bigger the bet, the lower the likelihood it's a bluff.
Regarding...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-24-2004, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 113
Re: Queens are a bust!
Zag,
I just read your noted post with great interest. It makes perfect sense to me and I think the most useful (for me) aspect of what you wrote was that if I have a big stack, people will play...
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Forum: Televised Poker
06-24-2004, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 109
Re: WPT Reno
What did you think of the Wall Street Wonder guy's call against annoying Harry?
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-24-2004, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 113
Re: Queens are a bust!
Barron,
Thanks, again, great comments. Keep em coming, guys like you make this post great to read and even greater to post to.
Now, I will make an observation. Spending money at a big table...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
06-24-2004, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 113
Re: Queens are a bust!
Decipher,
You shouldn't hold back, if you are feeling something, let us know it, let it out. Actually, great post, keep em coming. I need the honesty. That said ...
Best way to learn is by...
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