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Forum: Texas Hold'em 12-29-2005, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 245
Posted By phish
Re: How did the early players do it?

Gotta remember the opposition was also much softer then, given that all this literature wasn't available to them either. If I could have played poker 10 years ago given what I know now, I would've...
Forum: Poker Theory 12-22-2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 257
Posted By phish
Re: Poker: What\'s so difficult about it???

One thing I tell non-poker players is that poker seems like a very simple game because, as you said, the rules are simple and decisions are limited. But hidden within that seeming simplicity are...
Forum: Texas Hold'em 12-22-2005, 04:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 143
Posted By phish
Re: Definition of \"playing well after the flop\"?

'Playing well after the flop' varies tremendously depending on the stakes you're playing (which determines the types of opponents and usually # of people post-flop).

At your level, playing well...
Forum: Poker Theory 12-20-2005, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 214
Posted By phish
Re: Having position: could it be mutually beneficial to swap places?

I understand what you are saying and it's an interesting question.
You're gaining an advantage in that you will now have the best position more often than normal. He gains by being to the left of a...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 12-19-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 179
Posted By phish
Re: How petty....Super Nit

Very bad idea for the manager to overrule his floor people in minor disputes like this. In a major dispute or if the floor was blatantly wrong, the manager should make the correct ruling. But in...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 12-19-2005, 03:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 255
Posted By phish
Re: Horrific Hollywood Park ruling

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The instant cards hit the muck, they're dead.

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I know I repeat myself a lot on this, but people keep saying it. The muck has no magical powers that kills...
Forum: Mid-High Stakes Shorthanded 12-19-2005, 03:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 135
Posted By phish
Re: meta-game makes 4 malicious monetary matters [meticulous memoirs]

Didn't read thru your entire post. Too much. But I'm a little surprised you folded the first hand.
Forum: Brick and Mortar 12-19-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 165
Posted By phish
Re: So is this normal? How should the house handle this? If anything..

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either way he's supposed to stfu while the hand is still being played.

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He is in the hand so can say whatever he wants.

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Forum: Brick and Mortar 12-19-2005, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 291
Posted By phish
Re: Dealer gets written up...

Unfortunately, the unwritten rules in many casinos seems to be that you can abuse the dealers all you want, but as long as you're polite to the floor people (the guys with the power to do anything),...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 12-19-2005, 01:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 340
Posted By phish
Re: Commerce floor ruling

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By rule if at least 3 players can confirm what the player said he had he wins the pot.


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That's good to know. I'll never lose another hand I play,...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 12-19-2005, 12:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 340
Posted By phish
Re: Commerce floor ruling

I think the floor made a terrible ruling.

As a matter of principle, the awarding of a pot cannot be based on what some people say they saw. Because from your point of view, they could all be...
Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em 12-19-2005, 12:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 519
Posted By phish
Re: c\'r turn to save bets here?

Haven't read the replies, so pardon me if i'm being repetitive.

I know what u mean by c'raising to save bets, but I don't think it's applicable here. That's because if this opponent knows...
Forum: Beginners Questions 12-16-2005, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 279
Posted By phish
Another thing I like about PokerStars

Multi-tabling too many tables. On one table I had a winner on the button and it's checked to me. I mean to bet but but got distracted at other tables and didn't get back to this table in time. But...
Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em 12-15-2005, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By phish
Re: Game selection

I think I'd take a nap.
Forum: Texas Hold'em 12-15-2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 53
Posted By phish
Re: How to become a poker champion

If this is a serious post, I'd suggest opening an internet account at one of the bigger sites, start playing micro-limits and read some books (Lee Jones' "Low Limit Holdem" is as good as any to...
Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em 12-15-2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 221
Posted By phish
Re: 100/200, what\'s your flop play?

Pardon my rudeness, but of all the hands you play, did you really think this hand is worthy of posting?
Forum: Internet Gambling 12-15-2005, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 77
Posted By phish
Re: Stars mucked hands at showdown

I could still see them last night.
Forum: Texas Hold'em 12-15-2005, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 56
Posted By phish
Re: Playing against people who “don’t play properly”!

You are correct.

All those people who complain about not being able to win cause their opponents 'play so bad' are just idiots who are one of the ones playing so bad. There are many ways to play...
Forum: Poker Theory 12-15-2005, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 202
Posted By phish
Re: Does a decreased winrate have an exponential effect on variance?

It's effect on true variance can be positive, negative or neutral, depending on how you tilt. True variance here is defined as deviation from expectation.

However, when most people talk about...
Forum: Texas Hold'em 12-15-2005, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 79
Posted By phish
Re: Is r***back taxable income?

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If considered a type of rebate, then maybe not. But if one conceives of it as essentially returning some of your winnings, then it probably is.

Does...
Forum: Beginners Questions 12-14-2005, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 222
Posted By phish
Re: Playing mixed games online

I find that sometimes I'm in the mood for holdem, and sometimes in the hi/lo mood. But I should not mix those two types.
Forum: Beginners Questions 12-14-2005, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 222
Posted By phish
Re: Playing mixed games online

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Out of curiosity, where do you play mixed games online?

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I screwed up my post. I meant playing one table of holdem, one of omaha, and one of stud hi/lo
Forum: Beginners Questions 12-14-2005, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 222
Posted By phish
Re: Playing mixed games online

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One thing I've recently noticed is that I'm not as successful when multi-tabling multiple different games on line as when I stick to just holdem or just HI/LO games.

I think this has to...
Forum: Beginners Questions 12-14-2005, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 222
Posted By phish
Playing mixed games online

One thing I've recently noticed is that I'm not as successful when multi-tabling multiple different games on line as when I stick to just holdem or just mixed games.

I think this has to do with...
Forum: Psychology 12-14-2005, 03:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 411
Posted By phish
Re: Dr. Al, I have a question for you, and anyone else who wants to an

I think another quality these guys possess is the love of risk. These guys are not afraid of losing and in fact sometimes show a complete disregard for money. TAGs are trying too hard not to lose. ...
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