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Forum: Poker Theory 11-09-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By thomastem
Re: post from another board

Heh I've gone 0-12 on flopped sets in one stretch.

You play enough poker it's going to happen.
Forum: Poker Theory 11-09-2005, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 94
Posted By thomastem
Re: Bet Sizes

One point I'd like to hit on a little more, the vallue of setting up future river bluffs.

Taking this $100 pot as an example, If normally we average betting a Quarter of the pot for a river bluff...
Forum: Poker Theory 11-09-2005, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 94
Posted By thomastem
Re: Bet Sizes

Nothing wrong with making a baby $10 bet here.

He folds remember how small of a River bluff can succeed.

He calls observant players may be bluffed later with a baby bet on river.

He pushes...
Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em 11-01-2005, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 197
Posted By thomastem
Re: 100 NL: big overpairs on flop facing min raises

There is no automatic call or fold here. You have define your opponent under the situation. I would not discount rereaise as an option either.

Start tsaking notes on what all of your opponents...
Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em 10-31-2005, 03:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 51
Posted By thomastem
Re: QQ question

Because you have no reads why not play it safe and call? Fairly easy to play for set profitably here and cautiously if not.

This may not be the optimal play if you have better reads but you do...
Forum: Small Stakes Pot-, No-Limit Hold'em 10-31-2005, 03:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 56
Posted By thomastem
Re: 1/2 nl live 55 preflop

Based on the information I would fold.

Is there no chance that the tight player is adjusting to loose bet? Are you positive that if you hit a set and the rock does not that he will call $270...
Forum: Poker Theory 10-14-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 283
Posted By thomastem
Re: NL v. limit

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No one can argue that suckouts don't happen in both games. However, a suckout in limit will not cost you your whole stack, whereas in NL you can be 98% to win and watch your stack...
Forum: Poker Theory 10-13-2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 283
Posted By thomastem
Re: NL v. limit

Even though this has been discussed several times I don't get bored with the limit vs NL debate.

Really the easier of the 2 depends on the person and whether they excel and enjoy Math or Reading...
Forum: Sports Betting 09-09-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 86
Posted By thomastem
Sunday Picks

1-0-0 +.9 units

#1 Broncos -4.5 (-115) @ Miami 2units

I handicapped this game with Denver winning by 10. Other posters have mentioned the obvious so I'll add the distraction of a new...
Forum: Sports Betting 09-09-2005, 01:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 93
Posted By thomastem
Re: Given enough time ...

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Can you find a side you like in any game? Like tonight's NFL game for example - say at first glance you did not see anything in this game/line where you wanted to bet it.

But because...
Forum: Sports Betting 09-08-2005, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 141
Posted By thomastem
Re: Pats vs Raiders

Heh uh well it appears you are in more need of sense than I.

By the way my bet went in at over 49.
Forum: Sports Betting 09-08-2005, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 141
Posted By thomastem
Pats vs Raiders

I hope someone can talk some sense into me cause over 49.5 seem like a nice value to me.

Pats averaged 27 pts per game last season while the Raiders gave up the same. The same offense against one...
Forum: Internet Bonuses 08-03-2005, 06:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 647
Posted By thomastem
Re: Please Do Not Use This Forum!

Skinner,

As poker players we look for betting patterns.

2+2's pattern is profitable content for the reader.

BW has displayed info on their site for the reader with NO requirement that they...
Forum: Internet Bonuses 08-03-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By thomastem
Re: Jek\'s Rules

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He was joking

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Heh look me in the eye and tell me you didn't at least crack a little smile while typing this.

Kidding aside I DO hope that ALL online opportunities are...
Forum: Internet Bonuses 08-03-2005, 04:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 647
Posted By thomastem
Re: Please Do Not Use This Forum!

Wow I read these posts and figured I need to chime in.

I remember a time before BW was up and running. Information came into the Zoo but so did false information on bonus opportunities. We did...
Forum: Internet Bonuses 08-03-2005, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By thomastem
Jek\'s Rules

#4 No Blatant Trolling.

Does that happen at 2+2? I do not know anyone that qualifies how bout an example?

Another impotant question that the class may want to know is whether Prop...
Forum: Poker Theory 06-28-2005, 02:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 187
Posted By thomastem
Re: Skill in Limit vs NL

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limit - betting for value and pushing small edges
NL - playing without any mistakes

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In NL you can get away with more aggressive mistakes. Further if you are playing...
Forum: Poker Theory 06-25-2005, 12:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 187
Posted By thomastem
Re: Skill in Limit vs NL

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I just reread super system, and I think the thing that seperates limit from NL is the implied odds you get in NL.

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I agree 100%
Forum: Poker Theory 06-23-2005, 12:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 133
Posted By thomastem
Re: Cold calling hands

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although calling is rarely perfect, calling in a situation where you should be 3-betting might be better than folding and vice versa. That is, in doubtful cases, a cold-call...
Forum: Poker Theory 06-22-2005, 02:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 133
Posted By thomastem
Re: Cold calling hands

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when you have pot odds and equity.

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Add implied odds to this list.
Forum: Other Other Topics 06-20-2005, 02:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 193
Posted By thomastem
Re: Solve this mystery!

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when did they let you back?

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It has been awhile I just don't talk adout my possum, pelican, or buzzard anymore so most didn't notice.
Forum: Other Other Topics 06-20-2005, 02:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 193
Posted By thomastem
Re: Solve this mystery!

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Actually I have enough info to take a stab. The item is being bought for $150. The item doesn't come with it's own bag so the purse is needed for transporting it on the bus...
Forum: Other Other Topics 06-20-2005, 02:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 193
Posted By thomastem
Re: Solve this mystery!

Actually I have enough info to take a stab. The item is being bought for $150. The item doesn't come with it's own bag so the purse is needed for transporting it on the bus ride home. Further it...
Forum: Other Other Topics 06-20-2005, 02:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 193
Posted By thomastem
Re: Solve this mystery!

Is the child excited?
Forum: Poker Theory 06-20-2005, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 93
Posted By thomastem
Re: Please Explain \'Mixing it Up\'

"Mixing it up" is an adjustment to your normal play because your opponents have made your typical solid play less profitable than the adjustment.

This can be because your current opponents are...
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