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Forum: Psychology 12-08-2005, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 128
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Is a disregard for money an essential trait to become better?

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Is a disregard for money an essential trait to become better?

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Some would say yes. I would say no.

I would say that it is important not to confuse chips (real or...
Forum: Psychology 11-29-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 169
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Tilt from Hell

It is possible that you don't really enjoy playing poker, you enjoy being a winning player.

It reminds me of a friend of mine who dreams about becoming a published author - but who doesn't really...
Forum: Psychology 11-25-2005, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 162
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: I get very upset with myself when I make a bad play ...

How to obtain that optimal state of mind constantly when playing poker? That is the million dollar question.

This is what I'm working on for myself.

It is not what happens at the table that...
Forum: Psychology 11-25-2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 162
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: I get very upset with myself when I make a bad play ...

Thanks for the response. You make several good points. I really like your idea about optimal state of mind and playing optimally being equivalent. You could say that one is really just a reflection...
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-25-2005, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 34
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: PokerStars FPP idea

The daily 500 FPP satellites are MTTs with normally about 190-210 players.

It pays the top 9 finishers $215 each. I think it takes 3-4 hours if you go all the way.

The low level of play in...
Forum: Psychology 11-24-2005, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 162
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: I get very upset with myself when I make a bad play ...

Cause and effect.

The action you take - is effect.

Your state of mind - is the cause.

Judging effects as good or bad is not helpful. The effect is, and can not be changed.

Using effects...
Forum: Psychology 11-23-2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 162
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: I get very upset with myself when I make a bad play ...

First realize that you never make a mistake.

You always make the correct decision based on the information that you are aware of.

When you are fresh, calm, relaxed, focused in the present - the...
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-20-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 273
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: 23,000 FPP at PStars, what to do with them?

The daily 500 FPP satellites are MTTs with normally about 190-210 players.

It pays the top 9 finishers $215 each. I think it takes 3-4 hours if you go all the way.

The low level of play in...
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-31-2005, 09:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 115
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Somebody call me when they fix the forum.

I hope they can undo this update.

The changes make the forum harder to read and use.
Forum: Multi-table Tournaments 10-26-2005, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 61
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: the ability to play MTT\'s for your poker career

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Most people can't play both cash and tournies well.

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That is true for me. But I find that playing SNGs and MTTs are a good mix. And playing a lot of SNGs is great...
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-18-2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 22
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Stars FPP what should I get?

I think that playing the 500 FPP satellites for the $215 Sunday tournaments are the best value.
Forum: Psychology 10-13-2005, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 139
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: running bad/feeling good/trying to be careful/inner thoughts

Why do you do better in the bigger games than your comfortable games? I have a theory about that.

I play SNGs and find I do best in the $55 and $109 games. I don’t do quite as well in the $22 or...
Forum: Internet Gambling 10-11-2005, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: CreditCards allowed at online gambling sites

The American Government loves gambling - just as long as it gets a piece of the action.

Any business making money without giving a share to Uncle Sam will be shutdown - with guns and violence if...
Forum: Internet Gambling 09-27-2005, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Professional Players Handles on Party Poker

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Neverwinpoker has a list of professional and well-known players' handles on Poker Stars

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Can you direct me to that list. I searched the site but I can't find it.
Forum: Internet Bonuses 08-30-2005, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 77
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: IGMPAY

you use the same ids and deposit amounts
Forum: Psychology 08-19-2005, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 125
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: lets say everyone plays by the book....then is +ev still +? or -ev

If every golfer played the "correct way" then all tournaments would end in a multi way tie.

Maybe not.

There is no "correct way" to play.

There are as many "correct" playing styles as there...
Forum: Stud 08-19-2005, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Variance And Other Questions

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I really think a lot of the players on this forum right now are struggling at the 5/10 now because the games are drying up a little. Of course, I could be way off, but this is the feeling...
Forum: Internet Gambling 08-07-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 30
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Party Points-Do you care even less now that the freerolls are redu

I agree. The $5000 was marginaly worth playing but the $2500 is not, unless you are a micro player with more free time than money.

Is there anything else you can do with these points?
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-24-2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: The top sites and the sad state of affairs

Damn, is the sky falling again?

I hate when that happens.
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-16-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: ING+Neteller: Can deposit to ING, but can\'t withdraw to fund Netel

there are 3 interesting ING numbers

1) the ING id number you use to sign in to ING. This is for ING only.

2) the ING account number, I think they email this to you. This is the bank account...
Forum: Internet Gambling 07-16-2005, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: ING+Neteller: Can deposit to ING, but can\'t withdraw to fund Netel

No problems at all.
I link NETeller to ING.
I link ING to my bank account.

For NETeller to/from ING transfers I use NETeller to initiate.

For ING to/from bank transfers I use ING to initiate.
Forum: Psychology 07-06-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 205
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Work Takes Up Too Much Time

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you have to work to get money

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If you believe this - then this is how life will be for you.

If you don't believe this - then life may be different for you.

Many...
Forum: Internet Gambling 06-27-2005, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 17
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Funding IGMPAY through an ING account

Yes, I deposit using IGMPAY via my ING account, no problem.
Forum: Stud 06-25-2005, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 96
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Questions About InterPoker

It looks like they do not give you a break on the rake when playing in a Euro or Pound based game.

The max rake in a Euro game is 3 (EUR) or about $3.60 (USD)

The max rake in a Pound game is 3...
Forum: Stud 06-25-2005, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 96
Posted By SlowStroke
Re: Questions About InterPoker

Thank you very much, that helps a lot.
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